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    Electric Land Rover Defender
    The Defender may not be everyone's idea of a "green" vehicle, but Land Rover has nevertheless developed an all electric version, of which seven examples (in different body styles) will be displayed at the Geneva Show next week.
    From: CARkeys 28/02/2013

    Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale tweaked for 2013
    Maserati has updated its most hardcore car for 2013. The new GranTurismo MC Stradale has more power and more extrovert styling than the outgoing car, and double the seat count too: Maserati is putting back seats back into the hottest GranTurismo.
    From: CAR Magazine 28/02/2013

    BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo (2013) first official pictures
    Alpina has revealed the first teaser shots of its hot 3-series supersaloon, the B3 BiTurbo, which packs 404bhp and 442lb ft. It's a BMW M3 by another name. The nitty gritty technical details will be revealed in full at next week's 2013 Geneva motor show.
    From: CAR Magazine 28/02/2013

    The Awesome McLaren P1
    McLaren have released the final details for the forthcoming P1 supercar.
    From: AutoInsider 28/02/2013

    Swift Sport SZ-R on sale from 1st March
    Limited to just 100 cars and hot on the heels of the SZ L Special Edition is the Swift SZ R.
    From: AutoInsider 28/02/2013

    New Ferrari Enzo to be revealed at Geneva
    Italian manufacturer confirms it will unveil new Enzo at Geneva motor show 2013.
    From: Autocar 28/02/2013

    New Hyundai i10 prototype spotted
    Latest prototype of all new model spotted during testing near the Arctic Circle.
    From: Autocar 28/02/2013

    BMW 4-series sheds disguise to reveal production car
    Replacement for 3series Coupé spied testing.
    From: Autocar 28/02/2013

    Geneva motor show: New Lancia Voyager diesel
    Lancia to unveil new 176bhp 2.8 litre diesel engine for its Voyager at Geneva.
    From: Autocar 28/02/2013

    New Mercedes S-class: latest spy pics
    Latest spy shots show the shape of Mercedes' forthcoming flagship saloon.
    From: Autocar 28/02/2013

    VW XL1 (2013) 314mpg eco-car heads for production
    VW supremo Ferdinand Piech has kept his promise of putting the XL1 super eco car into production. VW has confirmed the 313mpg XL1 will be built in limited numbers, around 50 of which are earmarked for UK sale. It's an expensive way to save money on fuel though: projected prices for the XL1 run into six figures.
    From: CAR Magazine 27/02/2013

    Range Rover Evoque to get nine-speed automatic gearbox
    The Range Rover Evoque will be the first regular production car to be fitted with a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
    From: Autocar 27/02/2013

    Increased range for updated Nissan Leaf
    Nissan has extended the range and cut the price of its Leaf electric car as part of a host of changes for a new British built version.
    From: Autocar 27/02/2013

    More McLaren P1 Numbers
    We reported last week that the new McLaren P1 supercar , being prepared as we speak for next week's Geneva Show, will have a combined power output of 903bhp from its 3.8 litre twin turbo V8 engine and electric motor.
    From: CARkeys 27/02/2013

    Skoda Citigo Sport
    Skoda has added a new Sport model to its Citigo small car range. Fitted with the less powerful 59bhp version of the usual one litre three cylinder engine, it has 15" alloy wheels, foglights, front and rear spoilers, a rear diffuser, sports suspension which reduces the ride height by 15mm and a racing stripe.
    From: CARkeys 27/02/2013

    Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
    Audi has introduced a 104bhp 1.2 litre TFSI turbo petrol engine to the A3 range, and it's available to order now with first deliveries expected in May.
    From: CARkeys 27/02/2013

    Suzuki Swift Sport SZ-R
    A new, limited edition version of the Suzuki Swift Sport will go on sale this Friday (March 1). The SZ R is mechanically identical to the regular Sport, but features Cosmic Black paintwork contrasting With Ablaze Red for the roof, door mirrors and rear spoiler.
    From: CARkeys 27/02/2013

    Geneva motor show: Chevrolet Captiva facelift
    Large Chevrolet Captiva SUV receives a mid-life refresh comprising cosmetic and equipment upgrades.
    From: Autocar 27/02/2013

    Nissan GT-R Nismo confirmed
    Ultimate version of Nissan's GT-R to be produced by brand's motorsport and road car tuning division.
    From: Autocar 26/02/2013

    McLaren P1 - official pictures and details
    McLaren's mighty P1 hybrid flagship, poised for its global debut in Geneva next week, looks like becoming the first hypercar ever to deliver properly on the elusive 'F1 for the road' promise that manufacturers have been making for their fastest road cars for more than a quarter century.
    From: Autocar 26/02/2013

    McLaren P1 - official pictures and details
    McLaren's mighty P1 hybrid flagship, poised for its global debut in Geneva next week, looks like becoming the first hypercar ever to deliver properly on the elusive 'F1 for the road' promise that manufacturers have been making for their fastest road cars for more than a quarter century.
    From: Autocar 26/02/2013

    Quick news: New Audi A3 engine, Caterham's relocation, Fiat 500 GQ Edition
    The Caterham showroom, in the Surrey town the firm is named after, has closed down after the land it occupied was sold. The garage will temporarily relocate to Three Bridges before another permanent facility is built. It will be larger to accommodate Caterham's imminent range expansion.
    From: Autocar 26/02/2013

    Nissan to return to Le Mans
    Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has announced that the manufacturer is to return to the Le Mans 24 hour race with a pioneering new car.
    From: Autocar 26/02/2013

    New Volkswagen Golf GTI revealed
    Volkswagen has made its new Golf GTI Mk7 faster and more powerful than ever, ahead of its UK launch in June.
    From: Autocar 26/02/2013

    Ford EcoSport European Debut
    The European version of Ford's new EcoSport compact SUV is making its debut today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
    From: CARkeys 25/02/2013

    Aston Martin Rapide Bertone (2013) first pictures
    Bertone is celebrating 60 years of collaboration with Aston Martin with this one-off Rapide shooting brake. The Rapide Bertone keeps the regular Rapide's 2+2 seating configuration, but offers rear passengers more headroom and a taller boot. It's been comissioned by a wealthy Aston Martin collector, who helped design the final look of the car as well as the choice of paint and upholstery colours.
    From: CAR Magazine 25/02/2013

    Alfa Romeo 4C (2013) first official pictures
    This is, at long last, the production-ready Alfa Romeo 4C. The mid-engined sports car will make its debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March and go on sale shortly afterwards in Europe. The 4C will also spearhead Alfa's revival in the United States.
    From: CAR Magazine 25/02/2013

    New Ford EcoSport for Europe revealed
    Ford's new compact SUV to come with range of advanced features, including emergency communications systems.
    From: Autocar 25/02/2013

    One-off Aston Martin Rapide shooting brake for Geneva
    Bertone has created the Aston Martin Rapide-based Jet 2+2 shooting brake for the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 25/02/2013

    New Jeep Cherokee unveiled
    This is the new Jeep Cherokee, the first all new Jeep to be born out of the Fiat Chrysler alliance. The model will be seen in the public for the first time at the New York motor show later next month, before going on sale in the autumn.
    From: Autocar 25/02/2013

    Quick news: Alfa Giulietta, Chery designer, Swift Sport special
    Alfa Giulietta Veloce special, Spanish supercar to get 900bhp, Chery hires former Porsche designer and a new Suzuki Swift Sport special.
    From: Autocar 25/02/2013

    Range Rover Sport on test in London
    Heavily disguised prototype spotted in Range Rover's natural habitat of fashionable Chelsea and Fulham.
    From: Autocar 25/02/2013

    First rides in BMW i8 hybrid sportscar and all-electric i3
    The development chiefs behind BMW's radical i8 and i3 take Autocar for a spin on the Swedish snow.
    From: Autocar 24/02/2013

    Toyota Auris Touring Sports Pricing
    Toyota has confirmed that the estate version of the Auris, first mentioned last week, will be priced from £15,595.
    From: CARkeys 22/02/2013

    Revised Citroen C3
    It would perhaps be overdoing things to suggest that a "new" Citroen C3 will be making its world debut at the Geneva Show next month, since it's really much the same as the current model but with revised exterior and interior styling, the former intended to make the car look more like other Citroens.
    From: CARkeys 22/02/2013

    Mazda2 And MX-5 Venture Editions
    Mazda has created four new Venture Editions, one based on the 2 supermini and three on the MX 5 sports car, and they're all on sale now.
    From: CARkeys 22/02/2013

    Porsche 911 takes centre stage at Goodwood FOS
    As it's the 911s' 50th this year it seems only right that Goodwood are giving the old girl some attention.
    From: AutoInsider 22/02/2013

    Revised Citroen C3 launched
    Mid-life facelift for Citroen's five-door Ford Fiesta rival at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 22/02/2013

    Mazda continuing with rotary engine development
    New naturally aspirated rotary could go in to production within five years.
    From: Autocar 22/02/2013

    Volkswagen Group's profits climb during 2012
    Operating profit rises to £9.95 billion, vehicle deliveries increase to 9.3 million.
    From: Autocar 22/02/2013

    300mpg-plus Volkswagen For Production
    Volkswagen has been talking for some time about one-litre cars that is, cars which, according to the continental method of measuring these things, use one litre of fuel per 100 kilometres, the equivalent of just over 280mpg.
    From: CARkeys 21/02/2013

    Audi A3 Hybrid Concept For Geneva
    Audi's stand at the Geneva Show will feature a version of the A3 Sportback which is not itself scheduled for production but, in the company's own words, "is designed to give some insight into how the technology will take shape in the Audi models of the future".
    From: CARkeys 21/02/2013

    New Volkswagen Golf GTD
    Volkswagen has been producing GTD badged Golf diesel hot hatches since way back in 1982, but none has been so powerful as the one which will make its world debut at the Geneva Show next month.
    From: CARkeys 21/02/2013

    Skoda Octavia Combi (2013) first official pictures
    Skoda's new Octavia estate, or Combi, as they'd prefer you call it, boasts the biggest boot in its class, claims Skoda. The new car is 90m longer and 45mm wider than the old Octavia estate, a growth spurt made possible by the smaller, Seat Toledo-based Skoda Rapid slotting in lower down the range.
    From: CAR Magazine 21/02/2013

    VW Golf GTD (2013) first pictures of diesel hot hatch
    VW's Golf GTD a performance diesel brother to the GTI hot hatch is here. It boasts more punch than the old GTD (an extra 12bhp and 14lb ft), and scores better fuel economy too: up 14mpg to 67.3mpg, if you opt for the six speed manual gearbox. Could this be the Holy Grail of hot hatches, with punch and economy? Here's the lowdown.
    From: CAR Magazine 21/02/2013

    Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid breaks cover
    The Audi A3 e-tron gets new hybrid tech to rival the Toyota Prius.
    From: Autocar 21/02/2013

    Radical 314mpg VW XL1 revealed
    Revolutionary new two seater diesel electric hybrid has CO2 emissions of just 21g/km and real world economy of 127mpg.
    From: Autocar 21/02/2013

    Quick news: New Range Rover engine, Vauxhall Ampera offer, British car production rises
    Supercharged V6 in Range Rover, free home charging units for Ampera customers and 2013 begins well for domestic car building.
    From: Autocar 21/02/2013

    McLaren P1 Is A Hybrid
    Full details of the McLaren P1 supercar will be revealed when it makes it debut at the Geneva Show, but it has already been confirmed that this new model will be a hybrid, combining an electric motor with a new version of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine already used in the MP4-12C.
    From: CARkeys 20/02/2013

    Audi RS Q3 Revealed
    Later this year Audi will increase the number of high-performance RS models in its range to eight, and the number of SUVs in this series to one, when it introduces the RS Q3.
    From: CARkeys 20/02/2013

    2013 Bentley Flying Spur
    The latest Bentley to bear the name Flying Spur will make its debut at the Geneva Show next month. Its six-litre, twin-turbocharged twelve cylinder engine is, at 616bhp, the most powerful ever fitted to a four door Bentley, and it drives all four wheels through the same ZF eight speed automatic transmission fitted to every other car the company makes.
    From: CARkeys 20/02/2013

    McLaren P1 (2013): powertrain revealed with 903bhp and electric driving
    McLaren has revealed first details of the P1 supercar's hybrid powertrain. The headlines are: a combined 903bhp, 664lb ft, and the ability to drive 6.3 miles on zero emission electric power.
    From: CAR Magazine 20/02/2013

    Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2013) first official pictures
    Here's the second generation Flying Spur limousine, a refreshingly modernised Bentley that will take the fight to the Rolls Royce Ghost and Mercedes' new S class.
    From: CAR Magazine 20/02/2013

    First Audi RS Q
    This will be the fist Q model to get the RS treatment. UK customers will be able to get their hands on one later this year with orders starting in the summer.
    From: AutoInsider 20/02/2013

    The New Skoda Octavia Estate
    Skoda have released details of the new Octavia estate in readiness for the Geneva show next month.
    From: AutoInsider 20/02/2013

    New Bentley Flying Spur puts more focus on refinement
    Bentley has increased the performance from its Continental Flying Spur, but not at the expense of refinement.
    From: Autocar 20/02/2013

    Electric Volkswagen e-Golf details emerge
    The Volkswagen e Golf will have a 109 mile range and a top speed of 84mph.
    From: Autocar 20/02/2013

    Toyota launches 2013 Le Mans racer
    Toyota's TS030 racer will compete in the eight-round World Endurance Championship.
    From: Autocar 20/02/2013

    Major Changes To Larger Volvos
    Volvo has announced significant changes to its S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models. All of them have been restyled, while the Adaptive Digital Display instrument panel, which made its debut last year in the V40 and offers the driver the choice of several designs and colour schemes, has become available on these cars too.
    From: CARkeys 19/02/2013

    Skoda Octavia Estate Here Soon
    The estate version of the new Skoda Octavia will make its debut at the Geneva Show in early March.
    From: CARkeys 19/02/2013

    Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe teased - updated
    Geneva reveal for the new two-door model, which will be the fastest and most powerful Rolls-Royce in history.
    From: Autocar 19/02/2013

    Peugeot 2008 Hybrid Air concept
    Compressed air hybrid launches in a 2008 concept as part of PSA's CO2 reduction plan.
    From: Autocar 19/02/2013

    Formula One 2013 round-up
    The 2013 F1 season, set to start in Australia on 17 March, marks the final year of the V8-engined cars.
    From: Autocar 19/02/2013

    China's Geely bids for Fisker
    Troubled US electric car maker evaluating "multiple proposals"
    From: Autocar 19/02/2013

    Bentley Continental Flying Spur breaks cover
    Pictures of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur have been leaked online ahead of the car's official unveiling this week.
    From: Autocar 19/02/2013

    Peugeot 2008 details released ahead of Geneva debut
    Peugeot's small crossover will compete with the Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman.
    From: Autocar 19/02/2013

    Mercedes S-Class AMG Sport Edition
    Mercedes-Benz has created a new version of the S 350 BlueTEC called the AMG Sport Edition. Easily distinguished from other S-Class models, it runs on 20" AMG twin five-spoke alloy wheels and features new front and rear aprons and sill extensions, along with painted brake calipers, illuminated door sills and a panoramic glass sunroof.
    From: CARkeys 18/02/2013

    2013 Nissan Note
    The new Sunderland-built Nissan Note compact MPV will make its world debut at the Geneva Show on March 5 and go on sale in the UK this autumn.
    From: CARkeys 18/02/2013

    European Registrations Still Falling
    2013 is not yet showing any sign of being more positive for the European car industry than 2012 was. Figures from JATO Dynamics suggest a 9.6% drop in January registrations across the continent, with almost no major country experiencing an upturn.
    From: CARkeys 18/02/2013

    SEAT Technology Pack Offer
    SEAT has created a special offer for buyers of Leon SE and FR models who place their orders between now and March 31.
    From: CARkeys 18/02/2013

    New Nissan Note revealed
    Geneva motor show reveal for Nissan's repositioned Ford Fiesta rival.
    From: Autocar 18/02/2013

    Ferrari is 'world's most powerful brand'
    Global survey reveals that Ferrari outperforms all rival manufacturers.
    From: Autocar 18/02/2013

    Toyota GT86 convertible - first picture
    The Toyota GT86 convertible has been spied for the first time ahead of its debut at the Geneva motor show next month.
    From: Autocar 18/02/2013

    Volvo to roll out new-generation cars from 2014
    All-new XC90 SUV will be unveiled next year, followed by a big saloon, estate and 2+2 coupe.
    From: Autocar 18/02/2013

    Rinspeed microMAX commuter vehicle set for Geneva
    Rinspeed's MicroMAX concept uses cloud technology to revolutionise car sharing in cities.
    From: Autocar 18/02/2013

    Toyota Auris Touring Sports
    Toyota has not so far offered an estate version of its mid-sized Auris, but that's about to change. The Auris Touring Sports, which will go on sale in the UK later this year, is nearly a foot longer than the hatchback, and all the extra space is devoted to luggage capacity.
    From: CARkeys 15/02/2013

    Peugeot 205 30th Anniversary
    Fans of small French hatchbacks will be delighted to know that today is the 30th anniversary of the day the Peugeot 205 first went on sale anywhere in the world (right-hand drive versions becoming available in the UK a little later).
    From: CARkeys 15/02/2013

    Renaultsport Clio 200 RS (2013) full spec low-down
    The new Renaultsport Clio RS 200 Turbo is lighter, more powerful, faster and more economical than the outgoing car. It's also got a wealth of performance aids that wouldn't embarrass a Porsche 911 Turbo. Renault unveiled this new Clio RS 200 at the 2012 Paris motor show, but now it's released the full technical spec. Read on for the full details.
    From: CAR Magazine 15/02/2013

    Kia Procee'd price and specification details
    Third model in the Cee'd family hatch range will spawn Procee'd GT flagship this summer.
    From: Autocar 15/02/2013

    Renault reveals further specs on Clio Renaultsport
    New Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo will be lighter and faster than outgoing car.
    From: Autocar 15/02/2013

    Toyota Auris Touring Sports line-up revealed
    The Toyota Auris range is set to expand this year with the introduction of the Touring Sports estate.
    From: Autocar 15/02/2013

    Alpina B3 teased ahead of Geneva debut
    Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo, based on the current F10-generation BMW 3-series, will take a bow in Geneva.
    From: Autocar 15/02/2013

    New Chevrolet Cruze - first spy pics
    First spy shots of the second-generation Chevy Cruze.
    From: Autocar 15/02/2013

    Canadian motor show report and pics
    The full details from the Canadian motor show, plus pics of all the important show cars.
    From: Autocar 15/02/2013

    Citroën DS3 Cabrio
    The Citroen DS3 mainly owes its success to two factors: looks and being fun to drive. How does one improve on that? The designers said there was no room to improve its looks. Stronger engines may deliver even more fun, but at a price. Yet, Citroen found a way to enhance the fun: remove the roof! Is less of a DS3 more fun to drive?
    From: Autozine 14/02/2013

    Mercedes A45 AMG to be world's hottest hatch
    New 355bhp Mercedes A45 AMG will be the world's most powerful production hot hatch, offering 0-62mph in 4.6sec and priced from about £36k.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Vauxhall Adam sales begin strongly
    More than half of the UK's Vauxhall Adam allocation has been pre-sold, despite deliveries not starting until March.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Mitsubishi to launch new hybrid concepts at Geneva
    Mitsubishi GR-HEV pick-up and CA-MiEV crossover further advance hybridisation plans for range.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Chevrolet Spark EV set for European debut at Geneva
    All-electric version of Chevy Spark city car to be offered in some European markets.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    The First AMG Mercedes A-Class
    AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, has turned its attention to a compact car for the first time, and the result is the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
    From: CARkeys 13/02/2013

    2013 Audi S3 Sportback
    The new Audi S3 Sportback will be made available to order from UK dealers in April, and is scheduled to arrive in this country in September.
    From: CARkeys 13/02/2013

    New Lexus IS Pricing
    Lexus has published the UK details for its new-generation IS sports saloon range. The entry model is the IS 250 SE, which has a 2.5-litre petrol engine and costs £26,495.
    From: CARkeys 13/02/2013

    Volkswagen Cross up!
    You may not know much about Volkswagen's Cross models, but there are three of them, based on the Polo, Golf and Touran, and they're popular in mainland Europe.
    From: CARkeys 13/02/2013

    New Vauxhall Diesel Here Soon
    Vauxhall has confirmed that the Zafira Tourer MPV will be the first car to get its new 1.6-litre CDTi turbo diesel engine.
    From: CARkeys 13/02/2013

    Audi shows S3 Sportback (2013) - but is a used S3 a better buy?
    Here's Audi's S3 Sportback, the five-door version of the 296bhp Quattro hot hatch unveiled last year. The S3 Sportback takes 5sec flat to accelerate from 0 to 62mph, that's one-tenth of a second quicker than Audi's official figure for its three-door stablemate.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/02/2013

    Mercedes A45 AMG (2013) first pictures of new hot hatch
    This is the Mercedes A45 AMG: the first time Merc's in-house tuning arm has tried its hand at building a hot hatch. Packing 355bhp, all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch paddleshift transmission, the A45 AMG will outpace a Porsche 911, but cost less than £40,000.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/02/2013

    Lamborghini readies Ferrari F12 rival
    A front-engined, four-wheel drive Lamborghini GT is set to be revealed at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Aston Martin Vanquish Volante in development
    These are spy photos of the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, which has been snapped during development trials on a winter track.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    New Mazda 3 - first pics
    First spy pictures of Mazda's new Volkswagen Golf rival in testing.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Chevrolet Spark EV set for European debut at Geneva
    All-electric version of Chevy Spark city car to be offered in some European markets.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Mitsubishi to launch new hybrid concepts at Geneva
    Mitsubishi GR-HEV pick-up and CA-MiEV crossover further advance hybridisation plans for range.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Vauxhall Adam sales begin strongly
    More than half of the UK's Vauxhall Adam allocation has been pre-sold, despite deliveries not starting until March.
    From: Autocar 13/02/2013

    Fiat Panda Africa Record
    A Fiat Panda TwinAir has been driven under Marble Arch by Philip Young and Paul Brace 10 days, 13 hours and 28 minutes after leaving Cape Town in South Africa.
    From: CARkeys 12/02/2013

    Alfa Romeo 4C (2013) first official pictures
    This is, at long last, the production-ready Alfa Romeo 4C. The mid-engined sports car will make its debut at the 2013 Geneva motor show in March and go on sale shortly afterwards in Europe. The 4C will also spearhead Alfa's revival in the United States.
    From: CAR Magazine 12/02/2013

    Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) second teaser of 600bhp coupe
    This is part three of Rolls-Royce's pre-Geneva motor show tease of its new Wraith coupe.
    From: CAR Magazine 12/02/2013

    McLaren P1 (2013) first look inside Britain's new supercar
    McLaren's latest update on the P1 supercar reveals the supercar's carbonfibre interior for the first time.
    From: CAR Magazine 12/02/2013

    Sporty Seat Leon SC joins five-door
    The second of three Leon models has arrived in the shortened, lowered and sportier guise of theSC.
    From: Autocar 12/02/2013

    Quick news: Volvo cleans up its autos; Infiniti's new naming strategy
    Self-shifting Volvos now more efficient, the Infiniti range is being renamed and the cost of ticking options on a Bentley Mulsanne.
    From: Autocar 12/02/2013

    Audi S3 Sportback unveiled
    New version of Audi's performance-orientated A3 revealed ahead of Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 12/02/2013

    New concept for Ssangyong's new look
    SiV 1 concept previews new look for Korean brand.
    From: Autocar 11/02/2013

    Maserati Ghibli guns for BMW M5
    Quattroporte-based super-saloon slated for Shanghai debut in April
    From: Autocar 11/02/2013

    Holden Commodore VF-series revealed
    Holden's new luxury saloon will be sold in America as Chevrolet SS
    From: Autocar 11/02/2013

    Fiat Panda closes in on Cape Town-London world record
    875cc city car driven by two Britons due in London today.
    From: Autocar 11/02/2013

    Volkswagen confirms super-budget car for 2015
    New sub-£6,000 Volkswagen, designed for the Chinese market, has been confirmed for 2015.
    From: Autocar 11/02/2013

    Volkswagen CC Shooting Brake planned
    The next Passat range will be joined by a still-secret CC Shooting Brake, VW insiders have revealed.
    From: Autocar 10/02/2013

    Modified hot hatch mega test
    Does tuning a hot hatch intensify the fun or burn it into a cinder? We take a tuned Focus ST, Astra VXR, Megane Renaultsport and a Mazda 3 MPS to find out.
    From: Autocar 09/02/2013

    Audi S3 cabriolet due in 2014
    The first-ever S3 soft-top is due next year with 296bhp and four-wheel drive.
    From: Autocar 09/02/2013

    Nissan 370Z Nismo Details
    The second model in Nissan's new Nismo range (after the Juke, which went on sale last month) is based on the 370Z. The Nismo version is easily recognisable thanks to some restyling - said to improve airflow under the car and promote downforce - along with a rear spoiler, dark grey 19" wheels, red brake calipers and red pinstripe lines at the front and rear and on the door mirrors.
    From: CARkeys 08/02/2013

    Toyota GT86 TRD
    A new version of the Toyota GT86 coupé will go on sale in the UK on March 1. The GT86 TRD is named after Toyota Racing Development, which has provided several new pieces of equipment.
    From: CARkeys 08/02/2013

    Toyota GT86 TRD (2013) first pictures and details
    Toyota's performance arm TRD (stop sniggering, it stands for Toyota Racing Development) has breathed on the GT86 coupe.
    From: CAR Magazine 08/02/2013

    VW Beetle GSR
    The Beetle GSR was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show yesterday.
    From: AutoInsider 08/02/2013

    The future of hydrogen cars in the UK
    According to a joint Government-industry study there could be over one and half million on the road by 2030.
    From: AutoInsider 08/02/2013

    More aggressive look for new BMW X6
    Lighter, sharper second-gen BMW X6 to spearhead an expanding range of sporty four-wheel-drive BMWs.
    From: Autocar 08/02/2013

    Chicago motor show: show report and picture gallery
    New metal from Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen.
    From: Autocar 08/02/2013

    Toyota GT86 TRD confirmed for UK
    250 Toyota GT86s will be tweaked by Toyota Racing Developments, priced from £31,495.
    From: Autocar 08/02/2013

    Volkswagen Beetle GSR
    The latest version of the Volkswagen Beetle on display at the Chicago Auto Show recalls a special edition from four decades ago. In 1973, VW created a yellow and black version of the then-current Beetle (named, strictly speaking, the 1303S) and built just 3500 examples of it.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    Revised Mazda5 Venture
    Well, there we were, thinking we were very up-to-date in our review of the Mazda5 Venture just a few weeks ago, and now Mazda has been and gone and changed the specification.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    Kia Cross GT Concept
    Kia's Californian design studio has come up with a new SUV concept called the Cross GT which is making its world debut this week at the Chicago Auto Show.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
    The third body style to be introduced to the current BMW 3-Series range is the coupé-like shape of the Gran Turismo, which despite the normal connotations of the word "coupé" is actually larger than both the saloon and the Touring.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet
    The fastest ever open-topped production Volkswagen Golf will become available to order in the UK this spring. The Golf R Cabriolet is just what its name suggests - a Golf Cabriolet (with a hood that can be lowered in 9.5 seconds and raised in 11) with at least a close mechanical resemblance to the Golf R hatchback.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    New Mitsubishi Outlander
    The latest Mitsubishi SUV to wear the Outlander badge has gone on sale in the UK, with on-the-road prices starting at £23,874.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    Audi TT Amplified Black Editions
    Audi has created an optional Amplified Black package for Black Edition versions of the Audi TT Coupé and Roadster.
    From: CARkeys 07/02/2013

    BMW 3-series Gran Turismo (2013) first official pictures
    This is the latest member of the BMW 3-series family: the taller, roomer 3-series Gran Turismo. BMW claims the 3GT is designed to give the dynamic handling of a saloon, the rakish looks of a coupe and more space than an estate.
    From: CAR Magazine 07/02/2013

    Corvette Stingray convertible confirmed for Geneva
    Chevrolet makes official announcement following emergence of online images.
    From: Autocar 07/02/2013

    Citroen Technospace previews new C4 Picasso
    New Geneva motor show concept offers the first look at the new C4 Picasso.
    From: Autocar 07/02/2013

    Kia shows off large premium SUV concept
    Kia Cross GT is a new concept from the Korean manufacturer and features four-wheel drive and a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.
    From: Autocar 07/02/2013

    Bentley promises off-road ability for its new SUV
    Bentley's engineering chief promises off-road ability and suggests diesel could also be possible.
    From: Autocar 07/02/2013

    New VW Golf R heads seven new models
    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf ever is due next year; expect 286bhp, 280lb ft and 0-62mph in 5.0 sec.
    From: Autocar 07/02/2013

    UK Car Registrations January 2013
    January is not the most significant month of the year for new car registrations in the UK, but it would not be a great surprise if last month turned out to be an indicator for how the industry will progress in 2013.
    From: CARkeys 06/02/2013

    Quick news: Outlander goes on sale; new Mazda 5 special edition
    Mitsubishi's new SUV in showrooms, and new 5 Venture comes with extra kit.
    From: Autocar 06/02/2013

    Next Porsche 911 Turbo spied testing
    Porsche readies new Turbo coupé and cabriolet for launch this year.
    From: Autocar 06/02/2013

    Sleek BMW 3-series GT shapes up
    Third BMW 3-series variant trumps Touring for cabin and boot space; engines to be performance-focused.
    From: Autocar 06/02/2013

    Citroen DS3 Cabrio
    The first major change to Citroen's DS3 (its most popular model in the UK) is the introduction of a new convertible version called the Cabrio.
    From: CARkeys 05/02/2013

    2013 Mercedes E-Class Pricing
    The revised Mercedes-Benz E-Class, on sale in the UK from April, is more expensive than the one you've been able to buy up to now, but you do get a great deal of extra equipment.
    From: CARkeys 05/02/2013

    Peugeot 208 GTi Pricing
    Peugeot has confirmed that the GTi version of its 208 supermini will cost £18,895 when it goes on sale in the UK.
    From: CARkeys 05/02/2013

    BMW M8 (2016) supercar
    BMW's plans to unleash a new mid-engined supercar are firming up. Previously known as M1, the 600bhp supercar is now called M8 internally, and is being lined up as the flagship car to mark BMW's 100th birthday in 2016.
    From: CAR Magazine 05/02/2013

    Infiniti Q50 with four-cylinder diesel at Geneva
    Smaller engines for the new Infiniti Q50 saloon get their world debut.
    From: Autocar 05/02/2013

    'Electric cars won't catch on' - former Volvo boss
    Stefan Jacoby says hybrid solutions are the only alternative powertrain likely to achieve significant sales in the next 15 years.
    From: Autocar 05/02/2013

    Renault Scenic XMOD
    Renault is about to replace its Scenic compact MPV with something called the Scenic XMOD. Strictly speaking, this is another compact MPV, and one with more interior space than the outgoing model - luggage capacity is 555 litres, and there's a further 71 litres' worth of storage space around the cabin.
    From: CARkeys 04/02/2013

    Renault Scenic XMOD (2013) first official pictures
    This is the new Renault Scenic XMOD. Following the Kaptur compact-crossover, it's Renault's latest attempt to jump on partner Nissan's niche-building bandwagon.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/02/2013

    New Ford Focus RS expected in 2015
    Third generation Ford hot hatch has been confirmed for production.
    From: Autocar 04/02/2013

    New Renault Scenic XMOD revealed
    Crossover-inspired version of the Scenic replaces the Scenic in Renault's line-up; Grand Scenic remains but gets a facelift.
    From: Autocar 04/02/2013

    Jaguar F-Type - first ride impressions
    We've been talking about the F-type for years. Now, finally, we can sample it. Steve Cropley rides with Jaguar's chassis guru Mike Cross in Wales.
    From: Autocar 03/02/2013

    New Land Rover Discovery spied testing
    Spy shots show new Discovery in cold-weather testing; will form part of JLR's 16-strong model offensive.
    From: Autocar 03/02/2013

    Special Suzuki Swift
    On sale from today, the Suzuki Swift SZ-L is a limited-edition model based on the existing 1.2-litre petrol SZ3.
    From: CARkeys 01/02/2013

    Mitsubishi L200 Price Cut
    Mitsubishi has applied a substantial discount to its L200 Trojan special edition Double Cab pickup.
    From: CARkeys 01/02/2013

    Mercedes C 63 AMG Edition 507
    The most powerful versions yet of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are being named Edition 507 after their metric power outputs. In British terms, their 6.2-litre V8 engine produce a maximum of almost exactly 500bhp (compared with a previous high of 481bhp), which is enough to give both the saloon and the coupé a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds.
    From: CARkeys 01/02/2013

    Toyota to show FT86 Convertible at 2013 Geneva show
    Toyota is bringing a drop-top GT86 to next month's Geneva motor show. Based on its sublime lightweight GT86 coupe, the FT-86 Open (the show car has ditched the 'GT' name reverted to the 'FT' tag because it's currently only a concept) will be revealed in March 2013. 'FT' stands for 'Future Toyota', and Toyota has already started the media tease by releasing this sketch.
    From: CAR Magazine 01/02/2013

    Mercedes C63 AMG 'Edition 507' (2013) first official pictures
    Mercedes has squeezed another 50bhp out of the C63 AMG, creating the 500bhp 'Edition 507' range. The power bump comes courtesy of forged pistons new connecting rods and a lightweight crankshaft inherited from the £160,000 SLS AMG supercar.
    From: CAR Magazine 01/02/2013

    The VW Caddy Edition 30
    Celebrating 30 years of the Caddy, VW has launched a version to get the VW collectors reaching for their cheque books.
    From: AutoInsider 01/02/2013

    Mercedes C63 AMG boosted to 500bhp
    New Edition 507 version of the Mercedes C63 AMG gets a big power hike as part of a host of changes over the standard car.
    From: Autocar 01/02/2013

    Fiat-Chrysler to launch all-new Jeep
    New model the first Jeep under Fiat-Chrysler alliance; to be built in US and China.
    From: Autocar 01/02/2013

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