New Audi Q5 joins the mid-sized SUV market in November and looks set to be a strong contender in the small SUV segment against the likes of the Freelander, X3 and XC60.

Lexus has debuted its new RX 450h luxury SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, ahead of going on sale in Europe next summer.

Nissan has released pictures and details of its Cube supermini/MPV/CV at the LA Show, prior to its global roll-out in 2009.

Audi bullish at the launch of the new Q5 small SUV, which goes head-to-head with the Freelander, X3, XC60 and Kuga and launches this month with prices ranging from £27,650 to £37,540.

From February 2009, Porsche will offer the Cayenne luxury SUV with a diesel engine to take advantage of EU regulations regarding tax incentives for vehicles with diesel engines.

Lamborghini delivered the last of its 20, one million euro plus taxes, Reventón cars this week, to a British customer of the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham.

It is possible the aerodynamic rule changes for 2009 will make overtaking in formula one easier, BMW-Sauber test driver Christian Klien has said.

F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone's wife Slavica has confirmed she has filed for divorce.

VW Jetta TDI has won Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year, becoming the first diesel to achieve this. Beaten finalists include another diesel, two hybrids and a small petrol.

Following the previous teaser video, BMW has released the complete clip showing the new performance kit for the BMW 3 Series.

A video clip featuring the next-generation 2010 Toyota Prius commercial has been leaked for all to enjoy. It features a jazzy version of the classic "My Favorite Things" as background music.

Spy picture of Mazda3 5-door hatchback have been sent out. By Mazda itself. The company took the photos during testing of 3 hatch.

Ad expenditures plummet among Detroit's major players, per Nielsen Monitor-Plus.

LOS ANGELES, U.S.A. - Honda revealed the Honda FC Sport design study model, a hydrogen- powered, three-seat sports car concept, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

TOKYO, Japan - Honda announced the development of the Ecological Drive Assist System, which combines three functions to enhance fuel economy.

Subaru is launching its first diesel engined cars - the Legacy 2.0D Euro and Outback 2.0D Euro - on the New Zealand market before Christmas.

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