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The Crosstrek, Subaru’s No. 3 seller in the U.S., will be replaced in August with a version that rides on a new, stiffer global platform.

McLaren’s 720S replaces the mid-range 650S, the first time the automaker has replaced one of its models since the company launched its first car six years ago.

Sergio still open to GM tie-up; Geneva highlights: VW’s robo-taxi vision, Volvo’s all-new XC60, Aston launches a sub-brand; Study ranks Porsche best in responding to online queries.

Ford of Europe product development chief Joe Bakaj isn’t commenting on GM’s retreat from Europe, but he’s adamant that Ford sees no reason to step away from its “One Ford” philosophy.

Volvo design boss Thomas Ingenlath knew when creating a successor for the XC60 he needed to preserve the features that made the car a success while still pushing hard to achieve more. ‘At some point you just have to break free,’ he said.

Volvo is counting on its bigger, safer, more technologically advanced XC60 to match or exceed the success of its predecessor, which is the brand’s global best-seller as well as Europe’s No. 1 premium midsize SUV.

Volvo design boss Thomas Ingenlath knew when creating a successor for the XC60 he needed to preserve the features that made the car a success while still pushing hard to achieve more. ‘At some point you just have to break free,’ he said.

Volvo design boss Thomas Ingenlath knew when creating a successor for the XC60 he needed to preserve the features that made the car a success while still pushing hard to achieve more. ‘At some point you just have to break free,’ he said.

Tata showcased a preproduction version of the Racemo sports car from its new upscale subbrand, TAMO. The company said the model signals its aim to sell cars outside India. The automaker did not rule out eventually offering the car in Europe.

Lamborghini unveiled the latest in its line of Huracan variants, the Lamborghini Huracan Performante. The new, lighter Huracan model is the most powerful V-10 car in Lamborghini’s lineup.