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Audi A6 Avant (2011) first official pictures

This is the new Audi A6 Avant, a crucial new model for Audi UK as the current car makes up 43% of A6 sales here in Blighty. The new Audi A6 Avant is bigger, lighter and better all round than the model it replaces. Important stuff first – how big is the boot on the new Audi A6 Avant? We’ll get there in a moment, but first let’s mention the optional ‘gesture-controlled’ boot lid.

Ferrari ramps up engine-making -- for Maserati

Ferrari is adding 250 workers and expanding its engine-building capacity, even as it says it will cut car production this year at its landmark factory in Maranello, Italy. Why the cause for growth? Ferrari is ramping up its in-house engine operation and will produce more V6 engines, which sister company Maserati will use in the redesigned Quattroporte sedan and the smaller E-segment entry, the Ghibli.

Hyundai to show redesigned Azera at Los Angeles auto show

The redesigned 2012 Hyundai Azerai sedan will debut at the Los Angeles auto show in November. The upscale sedan will be the latest update to Hyundai's lineup featuring the brand's "fluidic sculpture" design language, a major change from the current Azera's tame styling. The car is expected to go on sale in late 2011 or early 2012.