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An all-new Renault sedan that will likely be the replacement for the Europe-only Laguna and Asian-made Latitude has been confirmed for launch in 2016. Renault design chief Laurens van den Acker confirmed the news at the 2014 Paris motor show, defending the notion that sedans are becoming less meaningful in the automotive space which is currently dominated by four-door 'coupes' and SUVs. “No, as a matter of fact next year we will come out with a large sedan,” he said.

Audi is ready for something resembling a stylistic revolution, according to recently appointed design chief Marc Liche, with sportier styling and greater differentiation between models firmly on the agenda. After focusing on minor step-changes in its design since its last substantial shift - the polarising shield grille design started in 2004 - the Ingolstadt marque seems poised for the next big change in what some consider its handsome but somewhat safe design language.

The eye-catching Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 plug-in hybrid "super cruiser" will never become a production reality, according to the company's head of research and development Maurizio Reggiani.

Honda's European arm has unveiled its take on the facelifted fourth-generation Honda CR-V, which, aside from updated looks, sports a new 1.6-litre turbo-diesel motor. For Europe, the revised CR-V will feature a new high power version of the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel motor from the Earth Dreams series. Boasting 118kW of power and 350Nm of torque, this engine option is available only with all-wheel drive.

A production version of the Toyota C-HR concept crossover revealed at the 2014 Paris motor show has been confirmed, but don’t expect it to be quite as striking as the three-door high-riding show car. Karl Schlicht, Toyota managing officer and executive vice president of Toyota Motor Europe’s sales group, confirmed the plans for production at the Paris show. “Is it going to be serious? Yes.”