Chevrolet Trax (2013) first official picture

That would point to similar engines; the Mokka uses a 1.4 and 1.6 petrol, with the choice of a 1.7 turbodiesel. Most models in Europe would be front-wheel drive, but GM's platform can serve up four-wheel drive to territories demanding better traction for slippery roads. 'Trax provides Chevrolet an entry into a growing small SUV segment and delivers the flexibility, great fuel economy and car -like handling that urban explorers require,' said Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe. Larger alloy wheels and quad exhausts are tell-tale signs of S3 engine and suspension, and this prototype features the optional panoramic sunroof. But otherwise it's the familiar Audi styling you know and comment upon. That Mercedes were planning a niche-filling compact crossover to compliment the latest A/B-class small cars has never been in doubt. But as we get closer to seeing the vehicle in dealer showrooms, the car that started out as the BLK and then got tagged GLC is now labelled GLA. ? Volvo Cars has big ambitions for China, its 'second home' market. Plans include growing the dealer network to 220 outlets by 2017 (currently 125) and selling over 200,000 Volvo car s in China by 2020 (Automotive News Europe) ? Hyundai adds a third shift to its Alabama, USA assembly plant, bringing total annual output to 320,000 units (Bloomberg) ? Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has opened its second Indian dealership, in Mumbai. Lamborghini's first dealership was opened in Delhi during 2006.(Lamborghini) Fiat Auto and Tata Motors have agreed to end their sales agreement in India. Fiat will establish its own distribution network in a bid to increase sales (Reuters) Opel/Vauxhall remains in the spotlight for the wrong reasons as its poor financial performance continues to impact GM's overall profitability (Automotive News) Peugeot and other French car manufacturers are caught in the French presidential elections as job security pledges hamper efforts to remove overcapacity (Bloomberg) Toyota's fortunes continue to improve, with an 11.6% rise in April sales in the key US market (BBC News) RIP Anatole 'Tony' Lapine, former chief designer at Porsche from 1969 to 1988. Lapine's era leading Porsche's styling team was notable for the 'G-series' update of the 911 with its distinctive integrated plastic bumper design, and the 924/944 and 928 front-engined sports cars. Lapine passed away on 29 April 2011 at the age of 81. (Porsche) Audi is planning on making a greater contribution to that annual production figure, with the usual three-door A3 hatch being joined by a five-door Sportback, soft-top A3 Cabriolet, and that darling of the German prestige brands, a 'four-door coupe'.