Scion
Scion iM rumoured to be a Toyota Auris wagon for the USA
Reports indicate that the 2015 Scion iM will, essentially, be a federalised version of the Toyota Auris Touring Sports wagon.
New cars
Porsche
Porsche Cayenne GTS downsizes to twin-turbo V6 from V8
The second generation Porsche Cayenne GTS has been launched, and the new model ditches the 4.8-litre V8 for a 323kW/600Nm twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6.
Land Rover
Land Rover Discovery Sport to be built in Brazil and China too
Thus far most of the world’s Land Rovers have been built in the United Kingdom, but that will change thanks to new factories in China and Brazil.
Mazda
Mazda CX-3 will debut at the 2014 LA Auto Show in Nov
Based on the Mazda 2/Demio, the Mazda CX-3 will debut at this year’s LA Auto Show and will be the smallest SUV yet from the Hiroshima company.
Mazda
DJ Mazda 2 begins production at plant in Mexico
Mazda has begun production of the third generation or DJ Mazda 2 at its plant in Mexico for sales across the Americas.
Buick
Buick Envision likely to join US lineup late 2015 as 2016 model
Reports indicate that the mid-size Buick Envision SUV will hit US showrooms from the third quarter of 2015, with an optional mild hybrid drivetrain.
Fiat
Fiat 500X fits 500-style body on Jeep Renegade mechanicals
Despite being scaled up to fit on top of the mechanical package of the Jeep Renegade, the Fiat 500X manages retains the retrolicious 500’s sense of style.
Hyundai
Hyundai H350 van ready to take on Transit, Trafic
Hyundai is expending its horizons with its first large van targeted at the European market: the new H350.
Cadillac
Cadillac dumps letters for letters and numbers; LTS to become CT6
Cadillac has decided to name its new top-of-the-range sedan CT6, and in the process it will ditch its current naming structure for a slightly different one.
Audi
8S Audi TT Roadster unveiled: 228kW TTS due early 2015
Audi has unveiled the third generation TT Roadster ahead of its public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.