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News for December 2012
Jaguar XFR Sportbrake concept 'interesting'
Jaguar boss likes the idea of an XFR Sportbrake, but concedes such a model would be tricky to engineer.
From: Autocar 31/12/2012
Volkswagen Polo R could get four-wheel drive
All-wheel-drive version of new hot hatch possible as part of VW's WRC entry.
From: Autocar 30/12/2012
Peugeot 301 to spearhead worldwide growth
New budget saloon aims to reduce Peugeot's reliance on the faltering European market.
From: Autocar 30/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Renault Clio
Crucial new supermini for Renault delivered when it mattered most
From: Autocar 29/12/2012
Alfa teases 4C ahead of Geneva debut
Italian brand stokes up interest ahead of March unveiling with new teaser image.
From: Autocar 29/12/2012
Qoros GQ3 (2013) first official pictures
New Chinese manufacturer Qoros has shown its new Focus and Golf rival - the GQ3 - ahead of its planned debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 28/12/2012
Jaguar XK to move further upmarket
Jaguar coupé to take on a luxury GT role with the launch of the F-type sports car.
From: Autocar 28/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: BMW 320d
It feels as if BMW spent massive amounts of money on this car, so good and so complete does it feel to drive.
From: Autocar 28/12/2012
Renault Alpine here by 2015
Forthcoming Renault/Caterham sports car will have a distinct Gallic flavour; due to arrive within three years.
From: Autocar 27/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Range Rover
The new Range Rover 4 is like a Range Rover, only better.
From: Autocar 27/12/2012
New Mercedes C63 AMG to get 4.0 V8
Latest downsized AMG powerplant to appear in C-class before the mooted SLC sports car.
From: Autocar 26/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Toyota GT86
The GT86 lives up to Toyota's billing of it as a pure sports car; a real driver's tool, and one for the history books.
From: Autocar 26/12/2012
Power boost for 2013 Mercedes E63 AMG facelift
A facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is being developed for early next year.
From: Autocar 26/12/2012
Next-gen Corvette C7 drawings leaked
Sketches of the Corvette C7 have appeared online ahead of the next-generation model's debut.
From: Autocar 26/12/2012
Maserati plans Porsche 911 rival
Mid-engined sports car to be based on the Alfa Romeo 4C; expected on sale in 2015.
From: Autocar 25/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Fiat Panda
Peppy new city car with bags of character went straight to the top of the class.
From: Autocar 25/12/2012
New Mercedes CLA leaks out
Five images reportedly showing the final production version of the Mercedes CLA have leaked onto the internet.
From: Autocar 25/12/2012
Drop-top Bentley Continental GT Speed breaks cover
Leaked images claim to show a new convertible version of the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
From: Autocar 25/12/2012
New look for Range Rover Sport
Forthcoming SUV will have a new style to distance it from the Range Rover.
From: Autocar 24/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Volkswagen Golf
The tried and trusted Golf formula excels again in the new seventh-generation model.
From: Autocar 24/12/2012
McLaren P1 to stay true to concept
Spokesman tells potential customers only front bumper and side grille will change.
From: Autocar 24/12/2012
Ferrari Enzo V12 and KERS details revealed
Ferrari officially confirms F150 hypercar powertrain details; KERS tro reduce 0-124mph time by 10 per cent.
From: Autocar 24/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Ferrari's new front-engined V12 Berlinetta mixes McLaren F1-beating performance with family saloon levels of comfort.
From: Autocar 23/12/2012
Ford Ka unlikely to be replaced
End of the line for Ford's Ka city car due to lack of global compatibility.
From: Autocar 23/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Ford Focus ST
The latest performance car from the Blue Oval offers mega-hatch performance for the price of a VW Golf 1.4
From: Autocar 23/12/2012
Geneva motor show: VW Jetta-rivalling Qoros GQ3 unveiled
China's answer to the VW Jetta will be the first in a series of models from Chinese start-up car maker.
From: Autocar 23/12/2012
Porsche Pajun poised for production
Porsche's 'baby Panamera' would be the company's first mainstream model.
From: Autocar 22/12/2012
Hyundai Connectivity Concept
The relationship between a car and a mobile phone has been made closer than ever in Hyundai's new Connectivity Concept, the first prototype of which was been demonstrated in Germany.
From: CARkeys 21/12/2012
BMW Z4 (2013) new engine and facelift
This is (really) the new BMW Z4 for 2013. Granted, the tweaked head- and tail-lights, and new side vent modelled on the BMW 4-series are subtle alterations at best.
From: CAR Magazine 21/12/2012
Ferrari F150 (2013) first details on hybrid Enzo
After various leaks and rumours over the past few months, Ferrari via its official customer magazine - has confirmed it will launch a new supercar to succeed the Enzo in 2013. It's been officially named as the Ferrari F150, and it will be powered by a V12 engine bolstered by a F1-style KERS hybrid system.
From: CAR Magazine 21/12/2012
Land Rover DC100 edges closer to production
Replacement for the iconic Defender will blend aesthetic form with utilitarian function.
From: Autocar 21/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt is the most credible electric car we've seen in this era.
From: Autocar 21/12/2012
Toyota teases new saloon concept
Furia due for unveil at Detroit show.
From: Autocar 21/12/2012
BMW Z4 Revised For 2013
BMW's only open-topped two-seater is ready for its mid-life update, and the new versions will arrive on the UK market in March next year.
From: CARkeys 20/12/2012
Volkswagen Beetle Fender And Scirocco GTS
Volkswagen has added new models to its Beetle and Scirocco ranges, and they'll all become available to order on January 2.
From: CARkeys 20/12/2012
Revealing Results From New Crash Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the US equivalent of Euro NCAP, has issued the first set of results from a new type of crash test.
From: CARkeys 20/12/2012
Infiniti planning "high tech performance flagship"
Infiniti's new range topper will be powered by a 550bhp V6
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet for 2013 launch
Volkswagen is readying the Golf R Cabriolet, the fastest drop-top Volkswagen to date.
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Tesla's electric saloon to cost from £59,000 in Europe
UK prices won't be revealed until late next year.
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Volkswagen Beetle Fender edition announced
A limited edition Volkswagen Beetle Fender will reach showrooms early next month.
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Top 12 cars of 2012: Porsche Boxster
It didn't take us long to fall in love with Porsche's entry-level roadster.
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS confirmed
Volkswagen has confirmed the Scirocco GTS will receive a UK launch, priced from £28k
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Fiat 500 SUV and baby Jeep get green light
£800m investment at Fiat's Melfi plant will see new models arrive in early 2014.
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
BMW 2-series Coupé spied for the first time
Replacement for the BMW 1-series Coupé has been spotted testing in Germany.
From: Autocar 20/12/2012
Infiniti to build new compact hatch at Sunderland from 2015
Infiniti will build its new posh family hatchback at Nissan's Sunderland factory from 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 19/12/2012
Lotus Evora Sports Racer (2013) first picture
This is the new 2013 Lotus Evora Sport Racer. Available in either standard Evora or supercharged 'S' form, the Sport Racer gets unique paint schemes, a wealth of optional extras thrown in - and a price cut to boot.
From: CAR Magazine 19/12/2012
The last Lexus LFA
On December 14, a white LFA Nurburgring Package left LFA works, the dedicated production facility at the Motomachi Plant, Aichi Prefecture.
From: AutoInsider 19/12/2012
100 years of Aston Martin
2013 sees Aston Martin celebrate its centenary with a year-long calendar of exceptional events.
From: AutoInsider 19/12/2012
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From: Autocar 19/12/2012
New Infiniti model to be UK built
Mercedes-based Infiniti to be made by Nissan Sunderland.
From: Autocar 19/12/2012
First Cadillac ELR image released
Forthcoming range-extender hybrid teased prior to its Detroit motor show debut.
From: Autocar 19/12/2012
Toyota Aygo falls behind on safety
Toyota's city-nipper manages just three stars in Euro NCAP tests, alongside Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1.
From: Autocar 19/12/2012
Lotus Evora Sports Racer announced
Special edition Evora sports aesthetic tweaks and generous standard specification.
From: Autocar 19/12/2012
Infiniti To Build In The UK
Infiniti has confirmed that it will build a new premium compact car at the Sunderland factory owned by parent company Nissan.
From: CARkeys 19/12/2012
Vauxhall Ampera 30-Day Try-Out
Vauxhall has created a scheme called Love It Or Return It which applies to the electric (with range-extender engine) Ampera.
From: CARkeys 19/12/2012
UK Bucks European Registrations Trend
The recent news that UK new car registrations have been higher this year than in 2011, as reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, runs contrary to the JATO Dynamics research which shows that Europe as a whole is experiencing a decline.
From: CARkeys 18/12/2012
Infiniti to overhaul model naming for 2014
Infiniti will ditch its current badging strategy in 2014, opting instead to carry a 'Q' or 'QX' prefix on all models. The first car to get the name-swap will be the Q50, an all-new Audi A4-style sports saloon that arrives in January 2013 to replace the G37.
From: CAR Magazine 18/12/2012
Infiniti to change naming structure
Infiniti models to get new hierarchical naming structure from 2014.
From: Autocar 18/12/2012
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power dates announced
Sixth annual performance exhibition scheduled for 14-16 June.
From: Autocar 18/12/2012
Return of the Trolleybus
Not content with having inspired a new London bus, Hilton Holloway argues the case for turning it into a trolley bus.
From: Autocar 18/12/2012
Quick news: New V6 for Mercedes CLS
Cadillac invests $35 million into ELR production, BMW needs its i brand to meet CO2 targets; Mercedes CLS gets a new twin-turbo V6.
From: Autocar 18/12/2012
Lexus ends production of LFA supercar (2012)
The final example of Lexus's carbonfibre supercar the LFA has rolled off the company's Motomachi production line in Japan.
From: CAR Magazine 17/12/2012
Aston Martin in potential AMG tie-up
Recent £150m investment could bring about shared technology with Mercedes performance arm AMG.
From: Autocar 17/12/2012
Lexus LFA production ends
V10 supercar reaches the end of the line.
From: Autocar 17/12/2012
Development work underway for 2015 Land Rover Freelander
Chassis testing marks beginning of the project to replace Freelander 2 with an all-new model.
From: Autocar 17/12/2012
European Car of the Year finalists shortlisted
Eight models make the final cut for the 2013 Car of the Year.
From: Autocar 17/12/2012
Bentley Continental GT3 to be developed by M-Sport
WRC specialist M-Sport will co-develop Bentley's GT3 racer.
From: Autocar 17/12/2012
BMW M6 Gran Coupé
The third member of BMW's M6 family will go on sale on May 25. The four-door M6 Gran Coupé uses the same 560bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the two-door Coupé and Convertible, and despite being somewhat larger it has the 155mph limited to pspeed, 4.2-second 0-62mph time, 28.5mpg combined fuel economy and 232g/km CO2 emissions as the former.
From: CARkeys 15/12/2012
Range Rover: exclusive new pictures
Photos of the new Range Rover on and off-road during its Autocar road test.
From: Autocar 15/12/2012
Aston Martin in potential AMG tie-up
Recent £150m investment could bring about shared technology with Mercedes performance arm AMG.
From: Autocar 15/12/2012
BMW 4-series sheds disguise to reveal production car
Replacement for 3-series Coupé spied testing.
From: Autocar 14/12/2012
Skoda Octavia vRS images leaked
First images show styling details of Skoda's Golf GTI alternative.
From: Autocar 14/12/2012
Ferrari F150: latest images
Teaser shots hint at styling of Ferrari's forthcoming Enzo replacement.
From: Autocar 14/12/2012
Goodwood Festival of Speed dates changed
Sussex festival is postponed to avoid clashing with German GP.
From: Autocar 14/12/2012
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman combines mouthwatering sporting flair and inimitable style to introduce a new dimension in driving fun to the premium compact segment.
From: AutoInsider 14/12/2012
Panda 4x4 and Panda Trekking prices announced
Pricing for Fiat's rugged new Panda 4x4 and Panda Trekking has just been announced by Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
From: AutoInsider 14/12/2012
Facelifted Mercedes E-class revealed
Mid-sized exec gets the 'most comprehensive makeover' in Mercedes' history.
From: Autocar 13/12/2012
Limited edition Freelander offers more kit for less cash
Land Rover Freelander Black & White edition cheapest in range.
From: Autocar 13/12/2012
2013 Maserati Quattroporte: technical details revealed
Maserati has announced full details of its Quattroporte, including a new entry-level V6-powered limo.
From: Autocar 13/12/2012
Audi RS7 and Q3 RS due next year
RS7 to be mechanically identical to the Audi RS6; Q3 RS will receive 2.5-litre five-pot from the TT RS.
From: Autocar 13/12/2012
Fiat Panda 4x4 to cost from £13,950
Fiat has announced prices for its Panda 4x4 and Panda Trekking models.
From: Autocar 13/12/2012
Mercedes E-class facelift (2013): first official pictures
The four-eyed Mercedes E-class is dead. Ushered in with this facelifted-for-2013 version of the executive express stalwart are refreshed looks, better engines and new safety systems.
From: CAR Magazine 13/12/2012
MINI Paceman John Cooper Works
Just over three months before its seventh model, the Countryman-based Paceman coupé, goes on sale in the UK, MINI has issued details of a John Cooper Works version.
From: CARkeys 13/12/2012
Black And White Land Rover Freelanders
Land Rover has created a special-edition version of the Freelander called the Black & White, though it might more properly be called the Black Or White since it's being offered in one or the other but not both.
From: CARkeys 13/12/2012
Nissan Juke Nismo Pricing
The Nissan Juke Nismo - speculatively previewed at the Tokyo Show in 2011 and displayed in production form at Paris in September will go on sale in January, priced from £19,995, with first customer deliveries expected two months later.
From: CARkeys 12/12/2012
New Entry-Level Nissan Navara
Nissan has created a new, cheaper version of the Navara pickup aimed at fleet and business customers. The Visia Double Cab is less glitzy than other Navaras, with fewer chrome elements, a single-coloured bumper and conventional rather than flat blade windscreen wipers.
From: CARkeys 12/12/2012
Radical RXC supercar (2013) first picture
Radical is entering the supercar game with this: the Radical Xtreme Coupe, or RXC. The Le Mans racing car-inspired machine will go on sale in summer 2013 in either road-legal or track-only guises,costing just over £100,000.
From: CAR Magazine 12/12/2012
Audi teases its future sporty RS models for 2013
At the launch of Audi's new 444bhp RS5 Cabriolet, CAR's eagle-eyed road test editor Ben Pulman spotted an image of the future of Audi's RS brand. Four new RS models due to go on sale in 2013, joining the current crop of TT RS, RS4 Avant and RS5 coupe models.
From: CAR Magazine 12/12/2012
BMW M6 Gran Coupe (2013): first official pictures
This is the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. Matching the M6 coupe's twin-turbo powertrain to the 6-series Gran Coupe's slinky body, think of it as a sexier, slightly faster alternative to the three-box M5 saloon.
From: CAR Magazine 12/12/2012
Mini Paceman John Cooper Works (2013): first pictures
Here we have the answer to the question: 'what would a high-riding Mini coupe-cum-SUV four-seater hot hatch look like?' Granted, it's not a question many have asked, but that hasn't stopped Mini bringing us the Paceman John Cooper Works: all 215bhp of it.
From: CAR Magazine 12/12/2012
Marussia B2 supercar breaks cover
This is Russia's only supercar, the Marussia B2, undergoing testing in light disguise.
From: Autocar 12/12/2012
New Nissan Note spotted testing
Sighting of Euro-spec Note prototype reveals design overhaul.
From: Autocar 12/12/2012
MG6 GT BTCC Edition
MG is celebrating the third place achieved in this year's Dunlop British Touring Car Championship by Jason Plato with a special version of the 6 GT called, reasonably enough, the BTCC Edition.
From: CARkeys 11/12/2012
Skoda Reveals Third Octavia
Skoda has officially unveiled the third-generation Octavia at a press conference in the Czech Republic.
From: CARkeys 11/12/2012
Jaguar Land Rover Investigates Saudi Arabia
Jaguar Land Rover has signed a letter of intent, along with the National Industrial Clusters Development Program of Saudi Arabia, which could eventually lead to the Indian-owned but UK-based car company building cars in the Kingdom.
From: CARkeys 11/12/2012
Honda's Urban SUV Concept (2013): first teaser shot
This is Honda's first teaser image of its new Urban SUV Concept. The design study will take the stage at the 2013 Detroit motor show in January.
From: CAR Magazine 11/12/2012
Fiat 500L prices announced
Pricing for Fiat's stunning new 500L,the spacious family car that's big on looks, style and attitude,has just been announced by Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
From: AutoInsider 11/12/2012
Jaguar C-X75 axed
Jaguar has axed the C-X75 hybrid hypercar in response to the global economic crisis.
From: Autocar 11/12/2012
All-new Land Rover to be built in Saudi Arabia
Land Rover has announced an all-new model will be built in Saudi Arabia after an aluminium pressing plant is established.
From: Autocar 11/12/2012
New Mercedes S-class spied
Latest revealing spy shots show the shape of Mercedes' forthcoming flagship saloon.
From: Autocar 11/12/2012
Ford Mustang: latest spy shots
Next generation Ford muscle car spotted testing for the first time.
From: Autocar 11/12/2012
New Honda baby SUV - first picture
Sketch reveals first details of Honda's next SUV
From: Autocar 11/12/2012
New MG6 BTCC Edition
MG is offering free race tickets to buyers of its new BTCC edition MG6.
From: Autocar 11/12/2012
Suzuki Updates Grand Vitara
A marginally altered version of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is arriving in the UK this month. The most obvious changes are at the front, where Suzuki has fitted a new bumper, grille and foglights, as well as adding inner headlight black accents to five,door SZ5 models.
From: CARkeys 10/12/2012
Revised Honda CR-Z Pricing
We mentioned back in September that Honda was revising the CR-Z hybrid coupé for 2013, but were not in a position to quote UK pricing. Honda has now confirmed that this has been set at £20,550 for the entry-level Sport and £23,050 for the higher-specification GT.
From: CARkeys 10/12/2012
Fiat 500L Pricing
If you want just one car but can't decide between a Fiat 500 and a compact MPV (a first-world problem if ever there was one), life is about to get easier, as Fiat has announced the UK pricing of the new 500L which is a combination of both.
From: CARkeys 10/12/2012
Volkswagen Polo R WRC (2013) hot hatch pictures and specs
This is the Volkswagen Polo R WRC, a rally car inspired hot hatch that shoehorns Golf GTI power into a Polo bodyshell.
From: CAR Magazine 10/12/2012
Porsche 991 GT3 Cup (2013): the new racer revealed
The first 991-generation to bear the GT3 name isn't a hardcore road car: it's the latest version of the world's most successful racing car. This is the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, a stripped out racer that'll compete in a one-make racing series from 2013.
From: CAR Magazine 10/12/2012
Rinspeed Micromax (2013): first pictures of latest Swiss creation
This is niche Swiss manufacturer Rinspeed's latest vision to revolutionise our lives, and our urban transport. Yes, it is the proverbial box on wheels.
From: CAR Magazine 10/12/2012
Vauxhall-Opel to end production in Bochum
GM has confirmed the next-gen Zafira will not be built at the firm's plant in Bochum, Germany. Car production will end there in 2016.
From: Autocar 10/12/2012
Dr Alex Moulton: 1920-2012
Mini suspension designer and Moulton Bicycle Company founder, Dr Alex Moulton, has died aged 92.
From: Autocar 10/12/2012
New 2013 Skoda Octavia - first pics
Skoda has teased a number of images of its 2013 Octavia hatchback.
From: Autocar 10/12/2012
Quick news: Fiat 500L prices; new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
Fiat confirms price and specification details for the 500L, Porsche shows off its latest GT3 Cup car and Rinspeed announces yet another outlandish concept.
From: Autocar 10/12/2012
151mph Volkswagen Polo R WRC revealed
Limited-edition version of Volkswagen's small hatch is the fastest Polo ever, capable of 151mph and covering 0-62mph in 6.4sec
From: Autocar 09/12/2012
Aston Martin sells 38% stake to Italians to raise cash
Aston Martin today announced a deal with Italian private equity fund Investindustrial, securing a £150m investment to own a 37.5% stake in the business.
From: CAR Magazine 07/12/2012
Toyota GT86 TopGear Car of the Year 2012
In a clean-sweep it was also Jeremy Clarkson's personal Car of the Year and the TopGear Coupe of the Year.
From: AutoInsider 07/12/2012
New Toyota Verso Prices and Specs released
The new Toyota Verso compact MPV will be introduced early in the New Year, joining the new, British-built Auris to strengthen Toyota's presence in the family/compact car market.
From: AutoInsider 07/12/2012
Suzuki unveils revised Grand Vitara
Suzuki updates aging SUV to keep up with its mid-sized 4x4 competition.
From: Autocar 07/12/2012
Nissan Juke Nismo prices confirmed
Sporty crossover the first of a new range of Nismo-tuned models.
From: Autocar 07/12/2012
Skoda's forgotten Le Mans racer
The 1100 OHC was built to break through the Iron Curtain and compete at Le Mans, but it never made it. We drive this little-known racer.
From: Autocar 07/12/2012
BMW 5-series to receive gentle reworking
Our spy shots of the facelifted BMW 5-series saloon and Touring show the car will receive new bumpers and lights.
From: Autocar 07/12/2012
Quick news: Ford releases new Sport Van
Ford unveils powerful new Transit Sport Van, Honda facelifts the hybrid CR-Z and Jeeps are to be sold in India for the first time.
From: Autocar 07/12/2012
Aston Martin stake bought by former Ducati owner
Ducati's former owner has become a major shareholder in Aston Martin. The deal will see £500m invested in new product.
From: Autocar 07/12/2012
Honda CR-Z (2013): boost button, upped power and prices
Honda's hybrid CR-Z coupe has been given a light re-working, gaining extra power and a sporty boost system. There's also the subtlest of visual makeovers, and a price jump to boot: prices are up between £1830 and £2515 across the range
From: CAR Magazine 06/12/2012
New car sales up by 11.3 per cent in November
Another month of double-digit growth for the UK new car market; Focus outsells Fiesta.
From: Autocar 06/12/2012
Seat Leon ST: first spy photos
Forthcoming Seat Leon estate spied testing in Spain.
From: Autocar 06/12/2012
2013 Audi RS 6 Avant
The latest in a long line of high-performance Audi estates will arrive in the UK next summer, priced somewhere in the region of £77,000.
From: CARkeys 05/12/2012
Toyota RAV4 UK Details
UK pricing and specifications for the fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 have been announced the week after its world debut at the Los Angeles Show.
From: CARkeys 05/12/2012
New Toyota Verso Details
Toyota has confirmed the UK pricing and specifications of the new Verso MPV, which is available to order now in advance of first deliveries in mid-January.
From: CARkeys 05/12/2012
Lexus to launch new IS at 2013 Detroit motor show
Lexus will launch the new IS saloon earlier than expected, showing the new BMW 3-series and Mercedes C-class rival off at the Detroit motor show in January 2013. It had previpusly been understood the new Lexus was slated for a Geneva show reveal in March 2013.
From: CAR Magazine 05/12/2012
MINI Clubvan picks up award
The all-new MINI Clubvan has picked up its first award after winning the Editor's Choice award at the 2013 What Van? Awards.
From: AutoInsider 05/12/2012
The all-new Audi RS 6 Avant
The all-new Audi RS 6 Avant will need just 3.9 seconds to dispel any doubt that its ultra-efficient new downsized V8 TFSI engine has compromised on muscle for the sake of miles-per-gallon.
From: AutoInsider 05/12/2012
Dacia: "we won't discount cars"
Renault's budget brand won't trade its no-discounts principals for UK market success.
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
190mph Audi RS6 unleashed
Rapid new super-estate ditches V10 in favour of 552bhp twin-turbo V8; on sale in UK from next July.
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
Andreas Mikkelsen: my favourite roads
Up hill, down dale and everything in between - Skoda works driver Andreas Mikkelsen tells us his favourite rally stages.
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
New Chinese saloon for Europe breaks cover
Official pictures of the first car from Qoros
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition unveiled
BMW celebrates recent touring car success with a special edition M3
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
3p fuel duty increase scrapped
Tax hike U-turn welcomed by motoring organisations
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
BMW 4-series coupé revealed - updated gallery
New standalone two-door scheduled for release late in 2013.
From: Autocar 05/12/2012
Ford Kuga (2013) full details on the new soft-roader
Ford's second-gen Kuga SUV will cost an average of £1000 less than the outgoing model, but boast more standard equipment. The Blue Oval's soft-roader starts at £20,895 for a basic 1.6-litre Ecoboost petrol model with two-wheel drive.
From: CAR Magazine 04/12/2012
Nissan's new supermini spied
All new hatchback aims to be a dynamic rival to the Ford Fiesta
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
BMW 3-series GT spied undisguised
Longer, roomier liftback 3-series, set for release next year, has been photographed free from camouflage for the first time.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
Kia Cee'd GT engine specs announced
Highly anticipated Korean hot-hatch will arrive this summer.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
Ford Kuga priced from £20,895
New crossover available for less than outgoing model.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
All-new Qashqai to improve on refinement
Nissan majors on refinement, not revolution, for its second-generation crossover.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
Facelifted Citroen C3 Picasso on sale
Refreshed mini-MPV now in dealerships.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
Bugatti Veyron forms basis for art car
French artist creates unique maths-inspired Veyron Grandsport.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
Lexus IS to be shown at Detroit
Forthcoming replacement for Japanese 3-series rival to make its debut at the North American international motor show.
From: Autocar 04/12/2012
Audi plots hardcore TT 'GT3'
Trick coupé set to crown next-generation TT range; lighter Q7 and diesel hybrid hypercar planned, too.
From: Autocar 03/12/2012
LA motor show: top five production cars
Our pick of the best cars appearing soon at a showroom near you.
From: Autocar 03/12/2012
Citroen C3 Picasso Changes
Nothing major here, but Citroen has given its C3 Picasso compact MPV a mild going-over. All versions get a revised front bumper and the new Citroen logo, while Ink Blue and Pearlescent White have been added to the list of colour choices.
From: CARkeys 03/12/2012
Dacia Sandero Stepway Pricing
The Sandero Stepway is the third Dacia model line to arrive in the UK, after the Duster SUV and the Sandero hatchback. The Stepway is built on the same platform as the others, and is effectively a regular Sandero with a little extra off-road ability provided by a 40mm higher ground clearance and some extra body protection.
From: CARkeys 03/12/2012
New Ford Kuga Details
The second-generation Ford Kuga compact SUV unveiled at the Geneva Show in March has gone into production at Valencia in Spain, and will go on sale early next year priced from £20,995.
From: CARkeys 03/12/2012
Kia cee'd GT Models
Last week we mentioned that Kia had confirmed it would build a high-performance GT version of the pro_cee'd. Today, we can tell you that not only this car but a similar cee'd hatchback will go into production in May next year.
From: CARkeys 03/12/2012
Bugatti Grand Sport Venet edition (2012): a 253mph art car
This is the latest one-off Bugatti Veyron supercar: the Bernar Venet editon.
From: CAR Magazine 03/12/2012
Subaru Forester gets 5 star safety rating
The all-new Subaru Forester has been awarded the highest five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) for its safety performance.
From: AutoInsider 03/12/2012
Ford B-MAX doors designed in Britain
Ford innovators at the company's UK research and development centre originated the new Ford B-MAX's ingenious door system.
From: AutoInsider 03/12/2012
Jaguar remains on track for growth
F-type marks the start of 'phase three' of Jaguar's growth strategy.
From: Autocar 03/12/2012
Interest in Jaguar F-type soars
New sports car is fulfilling Jaguar's aim of appealing to a younger audience.
From: Autocar 03/12/2012
New Mercedes S-class: a feast for the sensors
The next flagship Mercedes pioneers a new level of sensor-controlled safety tech. Here is our guide.
From: Autocar 03/12/2012
Dacia confirms January launch for UK
Model line-up to include Sandero Stepway crossover.
From: Autocar 03/12/2012
Jaguar's baby saloon is next priority
Jaguar's global boss hints that baby saloon will take priority over upcoming crossover.
From: Autocar 02/12/2012
Every new Jaguar will have a 4WD option
All new Jaguar powertrains to be engineered with four-wheel drive capability.
From: Autocar 02/12/2012
LA motor show: top five performance cars
Our rundown of the most exciting performance cars unveiled in Los Angeles.
From: Autocar 01/12/2012
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