With a modified look, extended drive range and new comfort details, the French manufacturer is reaffirming the Clio's leading role in the compact and small car segment. The bestseller can be recognized by its redesigned front end and LED headlights, among other things. The market launch in Switzerland is scheduled for September 2016. 1

For the twelfth time in a row, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog has been voted the best off-road vehicle of the year in the "Special vehicles" category by readers of the trade magazine "Off Road". The "Off-road vehicle of the year" was chosen from twelve categories. 85,080 votes were cast, with 126 vehicles up for election. The Unimog took first place with 43.3 percent. 1

First the action, then the art: before the presentation of the design studies and racing entries for BMW Art Cars number 18 and 19 by Cao Fei and John Baldessari at Art Basel (until June 19 at Messe Basel), presenter and pilot Cyndie Allemann was in demand on the TCS track in Betzhold near Zurich. BMW is the mobility partner of this year's Art Basel. 1

In future, the new Volvo S90 and V90 can be tuned for even more driving pleasure and dynamics with performance optimization by Polestar. This is about more than just increasing performance: the new form of Polestar optimization affects the entire drivetrain. 1

The FordStore concept, which was officially launched in Europe two years ago with the opening of the Edgware location in London, is now being implemented throughout Europe. Emil Frey AG has opened the first FordStore in German-speaking Switzerland in Münchenstein. In French-speaking Switzerland, the FordStore Lausanne (Garage Red Star SA) opened its doors last year. 1

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Switzerland SA has appointed Thierry Dewambrechies as its new Director of Network Development. His predecessor Maurizio Cecco will continue to be responsible for the operational area of network development. 1

The new Fiat 500S is now available to order in Switzerland. The sportiest version of the model series is available as a saloon and a convertible and is aimed primarily at young customers who place particular value on sportiness. The new model is available at a price starting at 16,990 Swiss francs and will be in Swiss dealerships from the beginning of July. 1

The six winners of Mazda's DJ competition "The Sound of Tomorrow" have been announced. They will each have a 60-minute performance on the "Mazda Sound Of Tomorrow Island" stage in front of up to 180,000 electro fans at the Tomorrowland music festival from July 22 to 24, 2016 in Boom, Belgium. 1

The Geneva International Motor Show is preparing for its 87th edition, which will take place at Palexpo from March 9 to 19, 2017. Exhibitors and interested parties have until July 15 to register their participation. 1

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI, VW is giving thoroughbred fans a special edition limited to 400 vehicles. The Clubsport S impresses with its performance. The Nürburgring-Nordschleife was previously the domain of the Honda Civic Type R. On April 20, 2016, however, the balance of power shifted. 1