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Chrysler Ypsilon (2011) at the Geneva motor show

Amidst the gloom for Lancia enthusiasts of rebadged Chryslers on the Lancia stand at Geneva, there were several variations on the new-for-2011 Ypsilon small car. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon – the lowdown What you’re looking at in our photo gallery is a five-door hatchback based on the 500/Panda/Ford Ka platform. In past iterations the Ypsilon has been a three-door, and Lancia has styled the new edition with concealed door handles to continue the familiar look with a practical twist.

GM and PSA sign a global strategic alliance (2012)

GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen this evening announced a 'long-term and broad-scale global strategic alliance' which will see the three brands co-develop cars in Europe and, in some cases, globally. Opel/Vauxhall and Peugeot Citroen will start sharing vehicle platforms and components, with the first jointly developed models expected by 2016. The focus will be on small and medium sized cars, MPVs and crossovers, but could in future stretch to include vans and commercial vehicles.

Saab says three new models are in the works

Saab says a new financial deal with Chinese companies Pang Da and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus gives it the cash to plan three new models. Saab's plan calls for: -- The 9-1, an entry-level car that has been known as the 9-2 until now. -- The 9-6 and the 9-7, which Saab says will be prestige vehicles.