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News for October 2012
MINI Revises The Countryman
MINI has made a few alterations to the SUV-ish Countryman, the first of its models to be made available with four-wheel drive.
From: CARkeys 31/10/2012
Mercedes A45 AMG for Geneva debut
The hottest A-class yet, the Mercedes A45 AMG, will make its public premiere at the Geneva motor show next year.
From: Autocar 31/10/2012
SEMA Show 2012: Full show gallery
Autocar's pick of the crop at this year's SEMA Show
From: Autocar 31/10/2012
Jaguar Land Rover to share platforms
Jaguar and Land Rover is planning to reduce the number of platforms it uses in order to reduce development time and costs.
From: Autocar 31/10/2012
Hot Wheels Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet is about to become the first manufacturer ever to offer a full-sized production car based on the Mattel Hot Wheels model range.
From: CARkeys 30/10/2012
Renault Zoe Ordering Opens
Renault is now taking advance orders for the Zoe supermini.
From: CARkeys 30/10/2012
Lexus brings modified GS and LS concepts to SEMA (2012)
Lexus has pulled the wraps off two modified concept cars at the 2012 SEMA show. The custom GS and LS saloons are part of a six-car exhibition at the Las Vegas-based event, marking six years of Lexus attendance at SEMA.
From: CAR Magazine 30/10/2012
Jaguar Concept Speedboat (2012) first official pictures
Premium estates are, we're told by the marketing people, for those with outdoorsy, active lifestyles. It's small wonder so few estates are truly utilitarian load-luggers: they're Tourers or Avants, or in this case, the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake.
From: CAR Magazine 30/10/2012
Dacia Duster orders start strong
UK orders for the new Dacia Duster have risen to over 1000.
From: Autocar 30/10/2012
Rolls-Royce Ghost upgraded for 2013
Ghost will receive subtle enhancements for next year.
From: Autocar 30/10/2012
Fiat Panda 100hp successor likely
A 105bhp, TwinAir-equipped Panda could be a replacement for the much-missed Panda 100hp.
From: Autocar 30/10/2012
2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce has confirmed the specification of its 2013 model year Ghost, the (relatively) compact and inexpensive but considerably higher-performance little sister to the Phantom sub-range.
From: CARkeys 29/10/2012
Window Option For Renault Twizy
In the nearly thirteen-year history of CARkeys we have never yet run a news story about a manufacturer offering side windows as an optional extra. Definitely not. We're sure we'd have remembered. But now that time has come.
From: CARkeys 29/10/2012
Four new Fiat 500s for UK
Fiat 500 range set to grow from February with new five and seven-seat MPVs and rugged crossovers.
From: Autocar 29/10/2012
British buyers must wait for diesel M5
The tri-turbo 3.0-litre diesel BMW M550d will be denied to British buyers until the next-gen 5-series is introduced.
From: Autocar 29/10/2012
Morgan suspension upgrades after Autocar test
Morgan will offer owners uprated wishbones after a failure during an Autocar test.
From: Autocar 28/10/2012
New Nissan hatchback targets Focus
Nissan set to build on the Qashqai and Juke's European market success and re-enter the family hatchback class with an all-new Golf and Focus rival.
From: Autocar 27/10/2012
Picture special: History of the Volkswagen Camper
Autocar looks back on the life of the VW Type 2 'Camper' as it prepares for retirement next year.
From: Autocar 27/10/2012
Big changes for Mercedes E-class
Comprehensive styling changes and revised engines to boost Mercedes' executive line-up.
From: Autocar 27/10/2012
New driving courses from Porsche to celebrate the RS
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its RennSport models three new driving courses have been launched at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.
From: AutoInsider 26/10/2012
All-new Range Rover Sport for 2013
Dynamic look for all-new Sport, due next year; Lightweight aluminium platform sheds 300kg; Hot V8s, diesel V6 and diesel-electric hybrid models; Prices set to rise 10 per cent.
From: Autocar 26/10/2012
Aston Martin Cygnet V12 possible
Aston's V12 could be installed in the Cygnet city car to create a Nissan Juke R-rival.
From: Autocar 26/10/2012
BMW 5-series to receive gentle reworking
Our spy shots of the facelifted BMW 5-series show the car will receive new bumpers and lights.
From: Autocar 26/10/2012
'Pure and timeless' theme for next S-class
The design themes previewed on Mercedes' 'Aesthetics S' sculpture in Paris will be translated into a concept car
From: Autocar 26/10/2012
Alfa Romeo 4C here next year
Geneva motor show reveal for the 300bhp, 1000kg hardcore 4C sports car aimed at true Alfistas.
From: Autocar 26/10/2012
Marrakesh Express: Gaydon to Morocco by Range Rover
A 2000 mile, continent-crossing journey by Autocar is the baptism of fire for the all-new Range Rover. Join us on the journey
From: Autocar 26/10/2012
Ford Focus ST Police Demonstrator
Following its movie debut in the UK crime thriller The Sweeney, the all-new Ford Focus ST has taken on its next starring role - this time as an official police patrol vehicle.
From: AutoInsider 25/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: best of the concepts
Sao Paulo's concepts weren't the wild affairs we've come to expect: they looked far more production ready
From: Autocar 25/10/2012
Ford to shed 1400 UK jobs
The closure of Ford's Transit production facility in Southampton and its stamping operations in Dagenham will lead to 1400 job losses.
From: Autocar 25/10/2012
2013 Seat Leon begins production
The new Seat Leon has begun production after a 800 investment in the Martorell plant.
From: Autocar 25/10/2012
End of the road for Volkswagen camper
Safety legislation is to kill the Volkswagen Kombi after 63 years of continuous production.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
Porsche 918 Spyder technical details uncovered
The 784bhp Porsche 918 Spyder will cost from £625,400, while lightweight Weissach package-equipped cars will sell for a £58,000 premium.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
Ford confirms plan to close Genk factory
The Blue Oval intends to close Belgian production plant in 2014 as part of a major restructuring of its European manufacturing business.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
Sao Paulo show: Mercedes SLS GT3 "45th anniversary" edition
Mercedes will build five SLS AMG GT3 special edition models to celebrate 45 years of Mercedes-AMG.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Real-world heroes
Quirky concepts aside, here are the cars that are important in the real world.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall to share platforms
PSA and GM will share resources on four joint-programme models, which is expected to save £1.5bn a year.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
BYD to launch zero-emission London cabs
BYD and London cab firm Green Tomato Cars have agreed to introduce a fleet of electric minicabs
.
From: Autocar 24/10/2012
Skoda Superb Outdoor
Skoda has devised a new version of the Superb Estate which it says is particularly suitable for a winter climate.
From: CARkeys 23/10/2012
HPI calling on dealers to help shut down clockers
Vehicle information expert, HPI, is urging dealers to join consumers in the fight back against clockers.
From: AutoInsider 23/10/2012
Do you own an old Toyota Carina?
Toyota has launched a competition, offering owners and drivers of the UK's oldest British-built Toyotas a chance to get behind the wheel of the newest - the all-new Auris.
From: AutoInsider 23/10/2012
The KODA Superb Outdoor
KODA has boosted the appeal of the award-winning Superb Estate with a new variant designed to offer outstanding grip in the most demanding winter conditions.
From: AutoInsider 23/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale
Bugatti has shown a special edition Grand Sport Vitesse at the Sao Paulo motor show.
From: Autocar 23/10/2012
New Kia Procee'd GT hot hatches for 2013
Kia will introduce three hot versions of its Procee'd next summer - three-door and five-door hatches and an estate.
From: Autocar 23/10/2012
Jaguar XF Named Car Of The Decade
The Jaguar XF has been voted Car of the Decade by the thirty-strong Southern Group of Motoring Writers. SGMW Chairman and occasional CARkeys reviewer Sue Baker said that the XF "has a style, grace and driving calibre that impressed our members enough to make it our outstanding choice as we celebrate the Group's 10th anniversary.
From: CARkeys 22/10/2012
Volkswagen Shows Small SUV Concept
Volkswagen's idea of a very small future SUV has made its first public appearance at the Sao Paulo Show. Based on the same platform used for the up!, but about a foot longer, the Taigun uses a turbocharged version of that car's one-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 108bhp and giving a 0-62mph time of 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 115mph.
From: CARkeys 22/10/2012
Next Renault Mégane to smarten up
Renault has said that its next Mégane must smarten up to compete in the competitive hatchback sector.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: VW confirms 'Dacia' plans
A budget brand is being considered by VW bosses as it was revealed it is following Dacia's growth intensely.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Peugeot 208 GTI Limited Edition sold out
UK allocation of limited-run GTI's has sold out
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Lamborghini Gallardo facelift
New styling tweaks keep Lambo's ageing supercar looking fresh
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: VW Gol
Volkswagen has revealed the three-door version of Brazil's best-selling car, the Volkswagen Gol.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Renault DCross Concept
Renault has launched the DCross concept, an SUV based on the Dacia Duster at the Sao Paulo motor show.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo show: Two-cylinder VW Up confirmed
Two-cylinder Volkswagen Up will use a modified version of the XL1's twin.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Lamborghini Aventador 2+2 ruled out
Lamborghini bosses say there is much they can do with the Aventador, but plans don't include a 2+2 version.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Chevrolet Onix
Chevrolet has joined the circle of manufacturers who are creating cars especially for the Brazilian market with the new Onix.
From: Autocar 22/10/2012
Porsche: Macan is not a Q5
Porsche insists that the Macan is completely different to the Audi Q5
From: Autocar 21/10/2012
Mercedes developing eco-engines
Mercedes is developing a range of four-cylinder petrol engines and plug-in hybrid technology.
From: Autocar 21/10/2012
Quality key for Renault Initiale brand
Renault need to focus on the quality of their future Initiale Paris models if the brand is to be a success.
From: Autocar 21/10/2012
Renault ponders hot Clio estate
Renault are looking at producing a Renaultsport version of the Clio estate.
From: Autocar 20/10/2012
Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Series and anniversary edition
Pictures of the SLS Black Series show Nurburgring testing while Mercedes also celebrates AMG's 45th anniversary.
From: Autocar 20/10/2012
New Hyundai i30 gets 5 star NCAP rating
The Hyundai New Generation i30 Tourer has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP.
From: AutoInsider 19/10/2012
Lexus LF-LC "could make production"
Lexus has launched a follow up concept to the LF-LC car show for the Detroit show.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Australian speed record team target 1000mph
Aussie Invader 5R is rivalling the British Bloodhound team to be the first to break the 1000mph barrier.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Volvo appoints new CEO
Hakan Samuelsson replaces Stefan Jacoby as president and CEO of Volvo Car Group.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Downsized engines for next-gen Corvette C7
The Corvette C7 is tipped to offer an aluminium twin-turbo V6 alongside traditional V8 powerplants.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Order books open for Huet Brothers HB Coupé
Small European retro-design automaker is now accepting orders for the Coupé model.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Order books open for Huet Brothers HB Coupé
Small European retro-design automaker is now accepting orders for the Coupé model.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Fiat launches Mopar in Europe
The Mopar parts and servicing operation is being rolled out in Europe, offering more customisation of Fiat and Chrysler group cars.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Seat Leon Cupra R scooped
Seat's 280bhp hot hatch range topper spied ahead of Frankfurt show reveal.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Clio SUV on sale next year
Captur concept-inspired compact crossover with Clio 4 underpinnings for Geneva show reveal.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
Picture special: Morgan Motors factory revealed
With Morgan on target to set an all-time production record this year, Autocar takes a look inside its Malvern factory.
From: Autocar 19/10/2012
More Sporting Jeep Grand Cherokee
If you want a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a certain amount of sporting flair, but don't want to go to the expense of buying and running the mad-as-a-box-of-frogs SRT version, the new S-Limited may be just what you're looking for.
From: CARkeys 18/10/2012
Volkswagen Polo BlueGT Open For Ordering
As from today, UK Volkswagen dealers are able to accept orders for the new Polo BlueGT, which should start appearing on our roads in the middle of December.
From: CARkeys 18/10/2012
European Registrations Down
Industry analyst JATO Dynamics has gloomy news about the European car market, saying that registrations were down by 11.2% last month compared with September 2011, while the year-to-date figure of 9,749,100 is down 7.3%.
From: CARkeys 18/10/2012
What Car? name Fiesta as Used Car of the Year 2012
What Car? has named the Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr as its Used Car of the Year 2012 and used supermini of the year.
From: AutoInsider 18/10/2012
Skoda Yeti most reliable SUV/4x4
Respected consumer brand Which? has revealed the KODA Yeti is the most reliable car in the UK.
From: AutoInsider 18/10/2012
Winter Driving Tips from IAM
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.
From: AutoInsider 18/10/2012
Cadillac ELR electric luxury coupé spied testing
Chevy Volt based 2+2 coupé will keep much of the 2009 Cadillac Converj concept's styling.
From: Autocar 18/10/2012
New Lexus LS spec and prices announced
Lexus is now taking orders for three new cars in its regenerated luxury LS Range.
From: Autocar 18/10/2012
Sao Paulo motor show: Renault Clio Mercosur
Renault is to premiere an updated version of the Clio 2 at the Sao Paulo motor show next week.
From: Autocar 18/10/2012
Quick news: Polo BlueGT prices; Hyundai crash test score
The Volkswagen Polo BlueGT is now on sale from £17k; Hyundai i30 Tourer scores a five star Euro NCAP rating.
From: Autocar 18/10/2012
Dacia Sandero Priced From Under £6000
Dacia has confirmed that its Sandero five-door hatchback will be priced from the startlingly low sum of £5995.
From: CARkeys 17/10/2012
Vauxhall Cascada Revealed
Vauxhall isn't particularly well-known for its convertibles. It hasn't produced one since the Astra TwinTop, and there has been nothing larger than the soft-top Cavalier since before World War II.
From: CARkeys 17/10/2012
Updated Lexus LS Pricing
Lexus has announced the UK pricing for the considerably revised LS luxury saloon. The range once more includes the 382bhp 4.6-litre V8 petrol-engined LS 460, reintroduced to the market in response to customer demand, and it's the Luxury version of this which starts the range at £71,995.
From: CARkeys 17/10/2012
Vauxhall Cascada pictures released
Vauxhall today released full pictures of its Cascada full-size convertible that will launch the company into a fourth new sector this year.
From: AutoInsider 17/10/2012
Latest Lexus IS spied testing
The third-generation 3-series rival has been out on American streets for final development.
From: Autocar 17/10/2012
New Renault Clio Cup racer for 2013
Renault has announced the fourth-generation Clio Cup race car will be available next year.
From: Autocar 17/10/2012
Nissan Juke R ready for delivery; Nismo edition on the way
Nissan's first road-ready Juke R is ready for delivery with the Juke NISMO being prepared for 2013.
From: Autocar 17/10/2012
Ford C-Max gets 1.0-litre engine and new Titanium X trim
Both C-Max and Grand C-Max models will be available with Ford's award winning 1.0-litre engine and range-topping Titanium X trim.
From: Autocar 17/10/2012
Volkswagen Passat Highline
Volkswagen has replaced the best-selling SE trim level in its Passat range with a new one called Highline.
From: CARkeys 16/10/2012
Vauxhall's 88g/km Corsa
The thriftiest Corsa is now even more economical and environmentally friendly.
From: AutoInsider 16/10/2012
First road-going Juke-R ready for delivery
The first production Juke-R is ready for delivery to its lucky owner - and Nissan's wildest crossover is also making its debut in the virtual world.
From: AutoInsider 16/10/2012
Facelifted Lamborghini Gallardo shown
Weeks after a revised coupé was shown, Lamborghini has released the first pictures of the facelifted Gallardo Spyder.
From: Autocar 16/10/2012
New Porsche 911 GT3 to get 450bhp
Hardcore version of the latest Porsche 911 gets a power hike to 450bhp and sheds 40kg compared with its predecessor; set to be unveiled next March.
From: Autocar 16/10/2012
Sporty Toyota Auris considered
Hotter version and estate could make it into the Auris range.
From: Autocar 16/10/2012
Rolls-Royce Ghost coupé tests at the Nurburgring
High-performance two-door version of Rolls-Royce's Ghost gets 600bhp V12 and a sportier chassis set-up; set to be unveiled at next year's Geneva show.
From: Autocar 15/10/2012
One-Litre Engine For Ford C-MAX
Ford's itty-bitty three-cylinder one-litre EcoBoost unit, current holder of the International Engine of the Year award and already available in the Fiesta and Focus ranges, is making its debut this month in an MPV application.
From: CARkeys 15/10/2012
New JLR-Chery sub-brand to make small SUVs in China
£1.2 billion venture between JLR and Chery will see Land Rover Freelander-based SUVs built in China alongside a new Jaguar saloon
From: Autocar 15/10/2012
Dacia Duster Is Scottish Car Of The Year
The Dacia Duster has been named 2012 Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in its fifteenth annual award ceremony.
From: CARkeys 13/10/2012
Vauxhall-Opel 'to merge with Peugeot-Citroen'
New joint venture company could see mega-merger of four brands.
From: Autocar 13/10/2012
550bhp Porsche Cayenne
A new and extraordinarily fast version of the Porsche Cayenne will go on sale in the UK in January.
From: CARkeys 12/10/2012
Drive away in a nearly-new MG6 for less than £500
It's the first anniversary of the opening of the MG Factory Sales Centre this weekend and to celebrate, everyone visiting will be given a special present.
From: AutoInsider 12/10/2012
New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
With the power output of its twin-turbocharged engine increased by ten per cent to 550 hp, the new Turbo S is the definitive Porsche Cayenne in which to cover ground quickly.
From: AutoInsider 12/10/2012
Infiniti G-series guns for BMW
The latest Infiniti 3-series rival has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring.
From: Autocar 12/10/2012
McLaren MP4-12C Spider specifications: full gallery
McLaren MP4-12C Spider delivers very similar performance to that of fixed-head model; priced at £195,000.
From: Autocar 12/10/2012
Kia cee'd Is Northern Car Of The Year
The Northern Group of Motoring Writers, based across the north of England, has named the Kia cee'd as the recipient of its 2012 Car of the Year award.
From: CARkeys 11/10/2012
Top Safety Awards For Hyundai And Subaru
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Subaru XV have both been given Top Safety Picks ratings by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
From: CARkeys 11/10/2012
Nissan Micra Price Drop
Nissan has made cuts of over £1000 to nearly every car in the Micra range. The entry-level Visia is now £1755 cheaper than before, while prices of the mid-range Acenta and top-spec Tekna have fallen by £1255.
From: CARkeys 11/10/2012
A new Micra for £7,995
Despite the low price it still packs big car equipment with Bluetooth as standard as well as an auxiliary input for MP3 players, even on the entry level Visia. It is also available for just £99 per month on a PCP deal.
From: AutoInsider 11/10/2012
Subaru XV aces US safety tests
Subjecting the Subaru XV to moderate overlap frontal, side rollover and impact tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the car a 'good' rating, which is the top rank across all tests.
From: AutoInsider 11/10/2012
Gold Usain Bolt GT-R to be auctioned
The unique GT-R, which is embossed with Bolt's signature and features interior fittings finished in real gold, will be auctioned on eBay later this month to benefit the Usain Bolt Foundation
From: AutoInsider 11/10/2012
Honda admits renewed F1 interest
The head of Honda R&D has told Autocar he hopes the marque can return to Formula One in the future, fuelling speculation it could return when the sport moves to turbocharged engines
From: Autocar 11/10/2012
Renault Clio Williams set for a comeback in 2014
Renault is set to resurrect the iconic hot hatch based on the latest Clio RS 200 with a 220bhp 1.6-litre turbo engine
From: Autocar 11/10/2012
Bugatti Galibier delayed until 2015-2016
Bugatti says it needs a luxury four-door, but fulfilling customer expectations has set the project back.
From: Autocar 11/10/2012
Quick news: Nissan Micra prices cut; Subaru XV top crash rating
Nissan slashes Micra prices; Subaru XV awarded top American crash test rating; Hertz launches extended test drive programe.
From: Autocar 11/10/2012
Third-generation Skoda Octavia spied testing
Skoda is readying a new Octavia based on VW's MQB platform for next year's Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 11/10/2012
Toyota "Fire" Recall
Toyota has announced a recall of Yaris, Auris, Corolla and RAV4 models manufactured between September 2006 and December 2008 and sold in the UK. The small part of the issue is that they all have an electric window switch mounted in the driver's door which may start to feel sticky, and subsequently become unusable.
From: CARkeys 10/10/2012
Ariel Atom 3.5 (2012) first official pictures
It's difficult for Ariel to come up with a mid-life refresh for its cars - there simply aren't that many bits to fiddle with in the first place. Still, the boys from Somerset must have succeeded, because what we have here is the freshly updated Ariel Atom 3.5.
From: CAR Magazine 10/10/2012
Free Tyre Safety Checks
The safety inspections are just one part of this year's campaign which is trying to help drivers stay safe on the roads as we approach the wettest and most treacherous months of the year.
From: AutoInsider 10/10/2012
Lamborghini Aventador roadster spied testing
Lamborghini's flagship roadster will have a two-piece carbonfibre roof and make its debut at Geneva next year.
From: Autocar 10/10/2012
Vauxhall's new 197bhp 1.6-litre turbo announced
Vauxhall has revealed the first in a line of new engines, which will premiere in the forthcoming Cascada.
From: Autocar 10/10/2012
Quick news: Volvo V40 pricing; Ford's carbon panels; Honda hydrogen plans
Pricing revealed for V40 R Design, V40 Cross Country and SsangYong Korando pickup; Ford develops carbonfibre bonnet; Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 CO2 reduced.
From: Autocar 10/10/2012
Ford and GM in deal to build nine and 10-speed autos
Rivals join forces to create a new range of efficient 9- and 10-speed autos.
From: Autocar 10/10/2012
Volkswagen Polo R to coincide with WRC effort
The Volkswagen Polo R will pack a 225bhp version of the MK6 Golf GTI engine.
From: Autocar 10/10/2012
Volvo V40 R-Design And Cross Country Pricing
Latest news from Volvo is the pricing of the first two post-launch V40 derivatives. The R-Design is the sporty-looking one, featuring a new front bumper and rear diffuser, five-spoke 17" wheels, silver matt door mirrors, nubuck upholstery embossed with the R-Design logo, sports floor mats, sports steering wheel and pedals, a blue crystal display screen, an illuminated gearknob, aluminium interior trim and LED daytime running lights.
From: CARkeys 09/10/2012
SsangYong Korando Sports Pricing
SsangYong has confirmed the UK pricing for its Korando Sports double cab pickup. The two-model range starts with the £18,295 (including VAT) SX, which is fitted as standard with 16" alloy wheels, tinted glass, air-conditioning, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, remote central locking, a Kenwood radio and MP3/CD player with a USB & auxiliary port and Bluetooth connectivity.
From: CARkeys 09/10/2012
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake by Brabus (2012) first official pictures
Mercedes tuning specialist Brabus has unveiled a raft of packages for the new CLS Shooting Brake. A range of tune-ups, body addenda, alloy wheel designs and sports exhaust packages are to be offered, but the real headline act is the 611bhp option for the flagship CLS63 AMG variant.
From: CAR Magazine 09/10/2012
Fiesta wins MPG marathon
The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi has won the 2012 ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, clocking up 108.78mpg over a 370-mile route involving tough, real-world driving in challenging weather conditions.
From: AutoInsider 09/10/2012
Volvo V40 R-Design from £22,295
Starting from £22,295 and £22,595 respectively, Volvo is now able to offer both a more sports inspired and a more rugged looking take on the V40.
From: AutoInsider 09/10/2012
Renault design chief hints at Alpine styling direction
Models from the reborn Alpine marque look set to be based on a brand new platform, according to Renault's exterior design chief Anthony Lo.
From: Autocar 09/10/2012
Ford Fiesta And Kia Rio Break 100mpg Barrier
For years, competitors in the MPG Marathon organised by Fleet World magazine have been trying to achieve an average of over 100mpg in two days of real-world driving, but so far with no success.
From: CARkeys 08/10/2012
Renault Clio UK Pricing
The fourth-generation Renault Clio will be available to order from UK dealers on November 1 and will arrive in showrooms at the beginning of February, priced from £10,595.
From: CARkeys 08/10/2012
2013 Renault Clio 4: price and specification confirmed
The new Renault Clio 4 will be priced between £10,595 to £16,095, and feature a stability control and keyless entry as standard.
From: Autocar 08/10/2012
Sebastian Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix
Vettel breezed to victory from pole at Suzuka yesterday to take advantage of Fernando Alonso's first lap retirement.
From: Autocar 08/10/2012
BMW M4 undergoes Nürburgring tests
These are the latest pictures of the BMW M4, a new nameplate which will usher in an expansion of the 3-series line-up.
From: Autocar 08/10/2012
Mercedes GLA scooped testing
Mercedes' Audi Q3-rivalling GLA has been spied testing ahead of its launch in 18 months' time.
From: Autocar 08/10/2012
New Toledo from just £12,495
Following the news that SEAT achieved record sales in September, the company can today also confirm that the entry price for the new Toledo range will be just £12,495.
From: AutoInsider 05/10/2012
Fancy driving the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell?
Hyundai UK is this week offering media and the public the chance to drive its state-of-the-art ix35 Fuel Cell, as the European Hydrogen Road Tour passes through the UK.
From: AutoInsider 05/10/2012
Revised Kia Sorento UK Details
We previewed the much-modified Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV in a news story last week (here it is), and now Kia has issued pricing and specifications of the versions that will be sold in the UK.
From: CARkeys 05/10/2012
Caterham Superlight R600 (2012) first official pictures
There's never been a forced induction-endowed production Caterham Seven until now, but supercharging is announcing its arrival in the lightweight special in a big way: the new Superlight R600 is the fastest Seven racing car the company has ever built.
From: CAR Magazine 05/10/2012
2013 Range Rover Sport spied
These are the first spy pics of the new Range Rover Sport testing. The car's interior has also been scooped for the first time
From: Autocar 05/10/2012
Ferrari shows new Enzo's engine bay
Latest image of the Ferrari Enzo successor reveals the integration of its hybrid drivetrain.
From: Autocar 05/10/2012
Kia confirms electric Soul
Cee'd cabriolet also in the works as Kia's expansion continues apace.
From: Autocar 05/10/2012
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
The convertible version of the new Volkswagen Beetle will be given its world debut at the Los Angeles Show on November 28, and go on sale in the UK next spring.
From: CARkeys 04/10/2012
UK Car Registrations September 2012
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reports that new car registrations in September - one of the busiest months of the year due to the number plate change - were higher than expected.
From: CARkeys 04/10/2012
SEAT Toledo UK Details
On the day that it was able to claim September 2012 as its most successful month in 27 years of selling cars in the UK (a record 7739 units having been registered), SEAT has released full details of the new Toledo five-door hatchback.
From: CARkeys 04/10/2012
Extra Kit For Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu has created a new Vision pack as an optional extra for Yukon and Utah versions of the D-Max pickup.
From: CARkeys 04/10/2012
The Tiguan R-Line
Since it was added to the range, the Tiguan compact SUV has been a popular choice, with customers purchasing it in large numbers to make it the fourth best-selling Volkswagen after the Golf, Polo and Passat
From: AutoInsider 04/10/2012
Mazda3 MPS gets upgrades
The upgraded Mazda3 MPS retains the previous model's exceptionally responsive handling and performance, and highlights the stunning exterior design by sporting new gunmetal finish for the 18-inch alloy wheels, whilst the inner roof spoiler (beneath the unique MPS wing), door mirror housings and lower rear bumper trim are finished in a sleek Black Mica finish.
From: AutoInsider 04/10/2012
New VW Beetle goes topless
The car represents the next chapter in a unique automotive story: following the original Beetle Convertible (type 15), first launched in 1949, and the New Beetle Cabriolet of 2002, it marks the third generation of the curvaceous Volkswagen soft-top that offers unprecedented practicality and open-top driving fun for four.
From: AutoInsider 04/10/2012
New car sales up by 8.2 per cent in September
62-plate cars showed encouraging signs of growth last month, and the Ford Fiesta nudged ahead of the Vauxhall Corsa as the best-selling car
From: Autocar 04/10/2012
Successful rocket test for 1000mph Bloodhound
Bloodhound SSC engineers test the land-speed record contender's rocket motor in Cornwall
From: Autocar 04/10/2012
Road-going Bentley Continental GT3 planned
A road-going version of Bentley's Continental GT3 racer could get four-wheel drive and a 700bhp W12
From: Autocar 04/10/2012
Small saloon and SUV could follow Jaguar F-type
Firm's boss says new sports car allows Jaguar to look at building other models, such as small saloon and SUV
From: Autocar 04/10/2012
Quick news: new 2013 Land Rover Discovery; Nissan GT-R facelift
Subtle trim and option revisions for latest Discovery; Nissan GT-R set for changes; VW adds R-Line trim to Tiguan; Mazda, Alfa tie-up; Salon Prive returns
From: Autocar 04/10/2012
Caterham confirms most extreme Seven race-car yet
New 275bhp supercharged Superlight R600 developed for top-tier 2013 Caterham race series
From: Autocar 04/10/2012
Volkswagen Golf UK Pricing
Volkswagen dealers will be able to take orders for the seventh-generation Golf on October 18, with first customer deliveres due to take place in January. The new car is priced from £16,330, fractionally less than the £16,425 of the current model.
From: CARkeys 03/10/2012
Revised Mazda3 On Sale
Mazda has made some tweaks to its 3 line-up, and the new range goes on sale this month priced from £15,995.
From: CARkeys 03/10/2012
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Returns
What, you may ask, ever happened to the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line? There used to be such a thing, but the R-Line trim level was dropped when VW devised the second-generation model.
From: CARkeys 03/10/2012
Nissan X-Trail n-tec+
Nissan has added a new mid-range trim level called n-tec+ to its X-Trail SUV range.
From: CARkeys 03/10/2012
Audi's new Quattro to be an Evoque-style crossover
There's more disappointment afoot for fans of Audi concept cars. After previous admissions that Ingolstadt wouldn't build the R8 V12 TDi or an electric successor to the A2, CAR can now reveal that a production version of the Quattro concept first seen at the 2012 Paris motor show has also been canned.
From: CAR Magazine 03/10/2012
VW Golf (2012) - prices for new Mk7 Golf from £16,330
Volkswagen today announced prices for the new Mk7 Golf. It'll start from £16,330 on-the-road - and the good news is, that's cheaper than the outgoing Mk6 Golf which today kicks off at £16,425.
From: CAR Magazine 03/10/2012
Jaguar F-Type: technical specifications uncovered
Full details on engines and the dynamic set-up of Jaguar's new roadster.
From: Autocar 03/10/2012
911 Carrera S laps the Ring
Porsche has released this video, showing the Carrera S lapping the Nurburgring in 7min37sec.
From: evo 03/10/2012
Toyota Verso facelift (2012) first official pictures
Toyota's family friendly Verso MPV has gone under the knife, getting an Auris-style nose and better quality cabin as part of a mid-cycle facelift for the car. More than 300 parts have been changed on the revised Verso, and it'll be built exclusively in Turkey.
From: CAR Magazine 02/10/2012
Lexus Expands CT 200h Range
As part of its revisions to the CT 200h hybrid range, Lexus has added a new entry-level version called the S.
From: CARkeys 02/10/2012
Kia Picanto City
The City is one of the short-lived and quickly-replaced Originals models, an idea inspired by the fashion industry and first used by Kia in the Soul range.
From: CARkeys 02/10/2012
Toyota Motorsport breaks Nürburgring electric lap record
Toyota has set a 7m22s lap of the Nürburgring, breaking its own record.
From: Autocar 02/10/2012
Ferrari's new Enzo (2013) chassis details revealed
Ferrari has continued its teasing build up towards the reveal of its hybrid flagship supercar by showing off the car's advanced carbon tub chassis.
From: CAR Magazine 01/10/2012
Honda confirms Civic wagon and Type-R at Paris
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From: CAR Magazine 01/10/2012
Rolls-Royce 'art deco' models (2012) first official picture
A Rolls-Royce Phantom is already a special machine, but for the Paris show Rolls-Royce has outfitted its display cars in Art Deco-inspired livery and trim. The Phantoms and similarly tweaked Ghost sister get special paint finished and interior trim, and will inspire a production run of Art Deco style cars made available to Rolls-Royce's most faithful clients.
From: CAR Magazine 01/10/2012
The Nissan TeRRA FCEV concept
Speaking to a packed audience at the Paris Motor Show today, Nissan Executive Vice President Andy Palmer led the global unveil of the TeRRA FCEV concept.
From: AutoInsider 01/10/2012
Rocket test for 1000mph Bloodhound
Bloodhound SSC engineers are to test fire the car's rockets ahead of a world record attempt next year
From: Autocar 01/10/2012
Ulrich Bez: Aston Martin 'is not for sale'
Aston boss denies the company is up for sale, but he is aware there are no shortage of potential buyers.
From: Autocar 01/10/2012
First drive review: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid
Lotus Evora development project sees a 1.2-litre engine twinned with two electric motors creating impressive, silent performance.
From: Autocar 01/10/2012
Paris motor show: the weird and the wonderful
Electric quadricycles, retro-styled roadsters and a new take on the Mini Moke were among the more leftfield cars at the Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 01/10/2012
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