Porsche is testing a plug-in electric concept version of the Panamera sedan, though it has no plans to show the car publicly.

The future of Italian dream-car maker Maserati is looking brighter after the company posted impressive sales gains in key markets this year.

In today’s News Brake, the debuts in Paris include five new cars from Lotus, including a sedan, and an open-top, diesel hybrid from Audi.

BMW is recalling about 198,000 cars with V8 and V12 engines to fix a problem with the brake system.

Mini finally unveiled its new World Rally Championship contender on Thursday at the Paris motor show. The Mini WRC features a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine and sends power to all four wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox.

The price of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible when it hits showroom floors in February will be $30,000, including an $850 destination charge, General Motors said on Thursday.

Porsche is testing a plug-in electric concept version of the Panamera sedan, though it has no plans to show the car publicly.

The future of Italian dream-car maker Maserati is looking brighter after the company posted impressive sales gains in key markets this year.

In today’s News Brake, the debuts in Paris include five new cars from Lotus, including a sedan, and an open-top, diesel hybrid from Audi.

BMW is recalling about 198,000 cars with V8 and V12 engines to fix a problem with the brake system.