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Paris 2012: Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet will enter the compact SUV market with a new model called the Trax. It's slightly longer than its most obvious UK rival, the Nissan Juke, and has plenty of room for luggage - 358 litres when all five seats are in place, 1370 when the ones in the rear are folded down.
From: CARkeys 28/09/2012
Honda CR-V UK Pricing Confirmed
The new-generation (and British-built) Honda Civic CR-V will go on sale in the UK next month, priced from £21,395.
From: CARkeys 28/09/2012
Paris 2012: Dacia Sandero
Dacia is spending its time at the Paris Show talking about how it has created new versions of three existing models, but since none of them have yet been sold here, and one of them isn't going to be, our UK-based view is bound to be slightly different.
From: CARkeys 28/09/2012
Audi Crosslane Coupe concept (2012) - it's the new Q2!
Audi showed off the new Crosslane Coupe concept car at the Paris motor show in 2012 - and it's basically the new Q2 in show-car drag.
From: CAR Magazine 28/09/2012
Maserati announces names of new saloon and SUV at Paris
Maserati announced the names of three of its forthcoming new cars at the 2012 Paris motor show. From 2013, Fiat's upmarket sports luxury wing will finally launch a barrage of new product to overcome worries it's just producing endless versions of its existing range.
From: CAR Magazine 28/09/2012
Deaths from tyre related accidents rise 8%
The alarming figures released today (27th September) from the Department for Transport, just days ahead of October's tyre safety month, reveal that 205 people were killed or seriously injured in an accident where illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres were a contributory factor.
From: AutoInsider 28/09/2012
Paris motor show 2012: Mazda diesel engine for Le Mans
Mazda to provide SkyActiv diesel for Le Mans racer
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
VW BlueSport and Bulli shelved for now
Volkswagen's BlueSport sports car and Bulli MPV won't see production in the near future as the numbers just don't stack up, says VW R&D chief
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
VW XL1 concept set for production
Volkswagen's ultra-economical XL1 hybrid is close to being signed off for a production run in 2013
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
VW Up GT confirmed for production
Sporting version of the Volkswagen Up will make the transition from concept to reality in 2013
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Paris motor show: Ferrari FF
New full-length panoramic roof for four-wheel-drive Ferrari FF
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Paris motor show: Audi Crosslane Coupe
Crosslane SUV design study previews new Audi Q2
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
New VW Golf Bluemotion will average 88.3mpg
New-generation Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion confirmed at the Paris show; will hit production next summer.
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Paris show: Ford may make single-seat road car
Ford is considering a limited production run of road-legal Formula Fords, similar to the model which recently ran at the Nürburgring.
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Paris motor show: Alfa and Maserati engine policy nears
Alfa Romeo's partnership with Mazda will enable Alfa to deliver on its brand promise.
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Paris motor show: Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
Lamborghini's latest Aventador gets stop-start and cylinder deactivation tech.
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Paris show: Range Rover to battle Bentley and Lamborghini
Range Rover boss says company has "nothing to fear from anyone"
From: Autocar 28/09/2012
Electric Mercedes Supercar
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé pictured above is, at 740bhp, the most powerful car AMG has ever created, and has a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds. This would be considered special in almost any circumstances, but what makes it particularly remarkable is that all that power comes from an electric motor.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Clio Renaultsport 200
The latest in a very long line of Renault Clio hot hatchbacks has been revealed at the Paris Show. The Clio Renaultsport 200 departs from tradition in two important ways, the most obvious being that it's the first Renault of its kind to use a turbocharged engine.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept
The Golf GTI on the Volkswagen stand at the Paris Show is officially described as a concept, but don't worry about that. VW will definitely be putting something very similar into production, and it will go on sale in the UK next summer.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Skoda Rapid Pricing
Skoda has confirmed the UK pricing for its latest model
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
More Power For Honda CR-Z
Honda's revisions to the CR-Z hybrid sports car may not have made it look dramatically different, but they're quite extensive none the less.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: SsangYong Electric Concept
The concept car on SsangYong's stand at the Paris Show is, to say the least, a lot more advanced than the Korean company's current range of production vehicles might suggest, and shows a policy of developing environmentally friendly new models.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Kia Revises The Sorento
A considerably reworked version of Kia's Sorento SUV will go on sale in the UK in December. Very little of it is new, but the bodyshell has been stiffened and the suspension in the interests of better ride, handling and refinement.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: More Honda Civics
Manabu Nishimae, president of Honda's European operation, has used his speech at the Paris Show to confirm new variants of the Civic, which was introduced in hatchback form earlier this year.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: New Small Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi is using the Paris Show to preview the European launch of its new supermini, the Mirage.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Suzuki S-Cross
Suzuki is beavering away at developing new models, and a sign of one which is almost certain to be appearing in showrooms next year is the S-Cross on display at the Paris Show.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Range Rover
The new Range Rover - only the fourth since the sub-brand was invented in 1970 - isn't exactly making its world debut in Paris, since it was actually revealed at an event in Richmond three weeks ago, but this is its first appearance at an international motor show.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Vauxhall ADAM
Vauxhall has confirmed the UK pricing for the ADAM, its new contender in what might be called the "cute supermini" market.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Mazda6
The third-generation Mazda6, making its debut at this year's Paris Show, will go on sale in the UK in January, priced from £19,595.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: Mitsubishi ASX
A very slightly revised version of Mitsubishi's ASX compact SUV is making its European debut at Paris. The most obvious external difference is the front end, which has been restyled to give a "softer" look (a positive move, we say), though keen-eyed ASX watchers will note that the rear bumper is also new.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Paris 2012: 88mpg Volkswagen Golf
Having introduced the seventh-generation Golf to the world in Berlin earlier this month (see separate story), Volkswagen has given the high-economy, low-CO2 BlueMotion version its debut at the Paris Show.
From: CARkeys 27/09/2012
Bentley's new boss confirms SUV back to drawing board
Bentley's new chairman and CEO, Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, confirmed today that the EXP 9F - the controversial SUV shown at the 2012 Geneva motor show - would be heavily redesigned before going on sale.
From: CAR Magazine 27/09/2012
McLaren P1 - the full story at the Paris motor show 2012
Journalists often talk of cars stealing the limelight at motor shows. If any larceny was witnessed at the 2012 Paris motor show, it was most likely occurring on the McLaren stand, where the stunning P1 hypercar made its world debut. This is the culmination of Project P12, renamed as the P1 concept car to reflect F1's obsession with first slot on the grid.
From: CAR Magazine 27/09/2012
Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo (2012) first pictures
This is the new Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo. And as those last two words signify that although this new Clio RS has no more horsepower than its predecessor.
From: CAR Magazine 27/09/2012
Hyundai i20 WRC car, ix35 Fuel Cell and i30 3dr (2012)
Hyundai sprung a trio of surprises at the 2012 Paris motor show - by launching the i20 WRC rally car, a three-door version of the i30 hatchback and an ix35 fuel-cell car ready for sale in just a few months' time.
From: CAR Magazine 27/09/2012
Suzuki S-Cross concept (2012) first pictures
Suzuki will launch the S-Cross crossover in late 2013, as a Golf-sized 4x4 to succeed the SX4. It's a bigger vehicle than today's SX4 and marks the end of the collaboration with Fiat which spawned the Sedici.
From: CAR Magazine 27/09/2012
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive (2013) news
Mercedes-Benz today unveiled the new SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive at the 2012 Paris motor show - the production supercar EV derived from the SLS E-Cell concept car.
From: CAR Magazine 27/09/2012
The new Toyota Auris Touring Sports
The new Toyota Auris Touring Sports makes its world debut at the 2012 Paris motor show, adding an estate body style to the range for the first time.
From: AutoInsider 27/09/2012
New Clio Premiere in Paris
Smoothly flowing and free from hard edges, New Clio's design is all about volumes.
From: AutoInsider 27/09/2012
New Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo
The new Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo is a Renault Sport model through and through.
From: AutoInsider 27/09/2012
The Jaguar F-TYPE
The new Jaguar F-TYPE represents a return to the company's heartland: a two-seater, convertible sports car focused on delivering performance.
From: AutoInsider 27/09/2012
New Mondeo gets Advanced Active Park Assist
Ford Motor Company have announced the all-new Mondeo will be equipped for European customers with a raft of innovative technologies including Advanced Active Park Assist.
From: AutoInsider 27/09/2012
More Details Of New Ford Fiesta
On the eve of this year's Paris Show, Ford has given more information about the 2013 Fiesta, including UK pricing.
From: CARkeys 26/09/2012
Peugeot 208 GTi Limited Edition
The first examples of the Peugeot 208 GTi to reach the UK will be part of the Limited Edition range which could hardly be better-named. Only 54 will be built for worldwide consumption, and 29 of those - so not many, but over half of the total - will be coming to the UK.
From: CARkeys 26/09/2012
Bentley Continental GT3 images leaked
The Bentley Continental GT3 has been revealed in a set of leaked images ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo pictures leaked
Shooting Brake design appears online less than 24 hours before official debut.
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Renault Alpine launch moves closer
Renault is "ahead of schedule" in cementing a deal with a partner to co-operate in reviving the Alpine sports car brand, according to chief operating officer Carlos Tavares. An announcement is possible at this week's Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk7 concept leaked
Leaked pictures show familiar features for the next hot Golf ahead of its debut at the Paris motor show
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Audi Q2 SUV previewed
Crosslane Coupé concept showcases Audi's new entry-level Q2 crossover, due in 2015
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Rolls-Royce art deco specials at Paris
Rolls-Royce presents customised Phantom and Ghost models celebrating the art deco era.
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
McLaren P1: latest leaked pictures
Latest leaked pictures show the McLaren P1 will feature a large rear wing, among other extreme aerodynamic features.
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Paris motor show 2012 preview
One of the biggest events in the European motoring calendar opens its doors this week. Here are the debuts set for the Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 26/09/2012
Toyota Auris UK Details
Toyota has announced the UK pricing and specification details of the new-generation Auris just a few days before its debut at the Paris Show.
From: CARkeys 25/09/2012
Women are not impressed by fast cars... fact!
Boy racers may not want to hear it, but new research conclusively proves that women aren't impressed by flashy cars or 0-60 times.
From: AutoInsider 25/09/2012
Tesla launches Supercharger electric forecourts
Ultra-fast electric car charging stations provide 150-mile range from 30-minute charge — free for Tesla customers.
From: Autocar 25/09/2012
Jaguar F-type: more images leaked
A new batch of images have been leaked ahead of the Jaguar F-type's reveal at this week's Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 25/09/2012
2013 Toyota Auris prices confirmed
Second generation mid-size hatch to go on sale in December.
From: Autocar 25/09/2012
Paris motor show (2012) news preview
This year's Paris motor show kicks off on 29 September, with world debuts for some of the most important cars around, including the new mk7 VW Golf, Range Rover, and McLaren P12 supercar.
From: CAR Magazine 25/09/2012
Reliability Plaudits For Mercedes
The 2006-2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been placed at the top of a reliability survey of three- to six-year old cars conducted by Warranty Direct, with a failure incident rate of just 10%.
From: CARkeys 24/09/2012
IAM advice for driving in wet weather
Road safety charity the IAM is offering driving advice in response to the current severe weather warnings for heavy rain and wind.
From: AutoInsider 24/09/2012
Maserati Grancabrio MC unveiled
Maserati has unveiled the seventh edition to its Granturismo model line-up: the Maserati Grancabrio MC.
From: Autocar 24/09/2012
European Hydrogen Roadshow
Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota may not at first appear to have any close connection with each other, but they have all invested heavily in hydrogen fuel cell technology. Broadly speaking, this involves storing hydrogen in a vehicle and, rather than using it as a fuel for a conventional engine (as BMW has done), using it to generate electricity for the onboard motor.
From: CARkeys 24/09/2012
Picture special: History of Honda Type R
With the announcement of a new Honda Civic Type R we take a look back at the iconic sub-brand
From: Autocar 22/09/2012
Plug-In Vehicle Strategy Questioned
The eleven-member cross-party Transport Select Committee has issued a report questioning the UK Government's policy on plug-in vehicles (including all-electric cars or plug-in hybrids whose battery packs can be recharged, among other ways, by using mains electricity).
From: CARkeys 21/09/2012
Audi S3 And A3 Sportback
The latest high-performance Audi A3 derivative is just over a week away from making its first official appearance at the Paris Show.
From: CARkeys 21/09/2012
Audi's new S3 revealed - first official pictures
Audi should know what matters when it comes to hot-hatches, with two generations of S3s occupying a 13-year stretch of Audi history.
From: CAR Magazine 21/09/2012
Facelifted Honda CR-Z debuts at Indonesia motor show
A revised version of the Honda CR-Z has been displayed at the Indonesia motor show, ahead of a European reveal at next week's Paris show.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
Audi developing intelligent hybrids
Audi is exploring the concept of cutting an engine's power and allowing it to coast for extended periods in a drive for efficiency.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
Audi reveals electric turbocharger technology
Audi is working on a 3.0-litre V6 engine fitted with an electric turbocharger which works in conjunction with a conventional blower.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
Mini brand diversification set to continue
The new Mini Paceman will be followed by at least three new models over the next decade, according to company boss Kay Segler.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
Facelifted Nissan 370Z coming to the UK
A refreshed Nissan 370Z will go on sale in the UK in November, in both coupé and roadster guises.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
Government plug-in car policy slammed
A report published by the Transport Select Committee has criticised the government's strategy to promote plug-in electric vehicles.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
New 2013 Seat Leon revealed
The third-generation Seat Leon has been unveiled in five-door form; sporty three-door and practical estate variants will follow
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
European tests for next-gen Honda fuel cell
Honda is to step up development of its next-generation fuel cell technology and move testing to Europe.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
New Honda Civic Type R confirmed
Honda president confirms new sporty Civic will go on sale in 2015, alongside new baby SUV, plus Japan-only baby roadster and three types of hybrid powertrains.
From: Autocar 21/09/2012
Toyota Revises The Verso
A revised version of Toyota's Verso mini-MPV will make its debut next week at that hotbed of motor industry action, the Paris Show.
From: CARkeys 20/09/2012
Green Award For BMW 3-Series
The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics has been named Green Car of 2012 by What Car? magazine, which also hailed the car as winner of its Executive Car category.
From: CARkeys 20/09/2012
New Kia Carens: full details
The style-led overhaul of the entire Kia range is now complete with the unveiling of the all-new Carens MPV. The Cee'd-derived seven-seater replaces both the current Carens and the larger Sedona in Kia's line-up, and it will reach the UK next April.
From: Autocar 20/09/2012
Toyota GT86 TRD performance kit announced
A range of performance parts for the Toyota GT86 will be arriving in the UK early next year. The TRD (Toyota Racing Development) Performance Line Accessories will be showcased for the European market at the Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 20/09/2012
Peugeot 208 Type R5 rally car to be unveiled at Paris show
The new Peugeot 208 Type R5 rally car will be revealed at the Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 20/09/2012
Record breaking Ferrari parade
Ferrari's record breaking parade of 964 cars at a Ferrari Driving Days event at Silverstone has been confirmed as an official Guinness World Record.
From: Autocar 20/09/2012
Citroën's WRC future in doubt
Citroën boss Frederic Banzet has hailed the positive effect of the firm's involvement in the World Rally Championship - but cautioned that it must find a way to reduce its budget in the face of falling road car sales in Europe.
From: Autocar 20/09/2012
2013 Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin's heavily revised DB9 is available to order now, with UK deliveries due to start in October.
From: CARkeys 19/09/2012
Volvo V40 Cross Country
A slightly off-roady version of the Volvo V40 will go into production in November this year and should be appear in UK showrooms in the early part of 2013.
From: CARkeys 19/09/2012
The Third Kia Carens
Kia has released official images of the third-generation Carens MPV ahead of its world debut at the Paris Show.
From: CARkeys 19/09/2012
Kia's new Carens (2012) revealed - first official pictures
Kia has taken its compact family wagon, the Carens back to the drawing board with the release of the all-new 2012 model, bringing it up-to-date with Kia's current design direction.
From: CAR Magazine 19/09/2012
Audi A3 Sportback unveiled ahead of Paris
The five-door version of the Audi A3 - the Audi A3 Sportback - has been officially revealed ahead of the Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 19/09/2012
New Jaguar F-type revealed
Jaguar has released the first image of the new Jaguar F-type following a leak on a US website. The F-type, the long-awaited successor to the E-type, will be revealed in full at the Paris motor show next week.
From: Autocar 19/09/2012
Citroën's DS sub-brand enjoys UK success
Citroën's DS sub-brand now accounts for one in three of the French car maker's sales in the UK.
From: Autocar 19/09/2012
New Honda CR-V from £21,395
The new Honda CR-V, will be priced from £21,395 in entry-level front-wheel drive guise, when it launches in October.
From: Autocar 19/09/2012
McLaren P1 Concept At Paris
McLaren Automotive will be using its first ever international show appearance in Paris next week to reveal a design study for a car it intends to have in production within 12 months.
From: CARkeys 18/09/2012
Volkswagen Amarok Canyon
Volkswagen has created a special version of its Amarok pickup called the Canyon, which will go on sale early next year.
From: CARkeys 18/09/2012
New Dacia Sandero (2012) released ahead of Paris motor show
It's been five years in the making but Dacia has uncovered the latest version of the Sandero ahead of its official launch at the Paris motor show
From: CAR Magazine 18/09/2012
Honda Civic Ti (2012) first official pictures
Honda has glued a few glitzy bits to the latest Civic in recognition of its British Touring Car Championship participation, to create the new Civic Ti.
From: CAR Magazine 18/09/2012
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From: UKCarNews 08/09/2012
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