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Vauxhall Cascada Classic beauty
It is inevitable. At some time you will realize you're all grown up. No longer is a car a toy or a means to impress others. That doesn't mean you cannot appreciate a special car. On the contrary! Your taste has matured and is now more refined. So a Vauxhall Cascada may be more attractive than ever before.
From: Autozine 30/03/2013
VW Golf announced as World Car of the Year 2013
The Volkswagen Golf Mk 7 has been named World Car of the Year. It's the 17th award bestowed upon VW's latest hatchback since its launch last November.
From: Autocar 30/03/2013
The men aiming to make the Bentley Continental Flying Spur perfect
There's nothing like a Scandinavian winter for testing prototypes. Icy, empty roads and sub-zero temperatures make the perfect car development laboratory.
From: Autocar 30/03/2013
650bhp for next Bentley Supersports
Bentley is planning a new hardcore two-seat Continental W12 with more power and less weight.
From: Autocar 29/03/2013
Volkswagen Golf Wins World Car Award
Having comfortably won the European Car of the Year award at the beginning of this month, the Volkswagen Golf has been named as winner of the World title in a ceremony at the New York International Auto Show.
From: CARkeys 28/03/2013
Audi Creates A3 Saloon Range
Audi is about to expand the A3 range by introducing a new body style to go with the existing three-door hatchback and five-door Sportback layouts.
From: CARkeys 28/03/2013
Volvo S60, V60 And XC60 R-Design
The R-Design versions of Volvo's S60, V60 (pictured) and XC60 are being updated with some styling revisions and, in some cases, an increase in straightline performance.
From: CARkeys 28/03/2013
Volvo S60, V60 And XC60 R-Design
The R-Design versions of Volvo's S60, V60 (pictured) and XC60 are being updated with some styling revisions and, in some cases, an increase in straightline performance.
From: CARkeys 28/03/2013
Jaguar XKR-S GT
The XKR-S GT on display at the New York Show is the result of a development project undertaken by Jaguar's Engineered To Order (ETO) division.
From: CARkeys 28/03/2013
Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer (2013) first official pictures
This is Vauxhall's most powerful estate car ever: the VXR8 Tourer. Based on the Australian market's outgoing HSV Commodore R8 Tourer, the VXR8 uses a previous-gen Chevrolet Corvette V8 engine to lug along the biggest loadspace in its class. Is this the ultimate sub-£50k family car?
From: CAR Magazine 28/03/2013
Kia Soul (2013) first official pictures
This is the new Kia Soul. For its second generation, Kia's quirky supermini crossover has adopted design cues from the 2012 Trackster concept, and sits on a wider, stiffer chassis. The boxy Soul has been a huge hit with young drivers in America, but can this second-gen version also woo British buyers? Read on for the details, and deliver your Kia Soul verdict in the comments below.
From: CAR Magazine 28/03/2013
Icona Vulcano set for Shanghai motor show debut
A V12 hypercar from a brand new manufacturer will debut at the Shanghai motor show. According to its makers, the Icona Vulcano brings "the beauty and the beast together" with its design and engineering.
From: Autocar 28/03/2013
Nissan Leaf production begins at Sunderland
Nissan has begun production of the facelifted Leaf in Sunderland. It follows a four-year investment in the factory and a new battery plant costing £420m.
From: Autocar 28/03/2013
Hyundai reveals HND-9 coupé concept at Seoul motor show
Hyundai has revealed the HND-9 concept at the Seoul motor show. Its design themes will influence Hyundai's next coupé.
From: Autocar 28/03/2013
Kia shows Cross GT SUV at Seoul motor show
Kia has hinted at plans to produce a large premium SUV to be positioned above the current Sorento by unveiling the Kia Cross GT concept at the Seoul motor show today.
From: Autocar 28/03/2013
Compact rear-wheel-drive Renault concept spotted
A new small Renault concept has been spotted in Madrid. From the footage that has been captured, it appears to be a rear-wheel-drive, mid-engined supermini.
From: Autocar 28/03/2013
New York motor show: Subaru WRX Concept
Subaru has unveiled a new WRX Concept at the New York motor show. It previews the appearance of the next WRX, Subaru's most iconic model.
From: Autocar 28/03/2013
Audi S3 Saloon (2013) first official pictures
Audi has plugged the slender gap between the five-door Audi A3 Sportback and A4 saloon with this new model: the A3 Saloon. Available in the full range of A3 powertrain and trim options, a 296bhp S3 version will follow in a few months, as seen in these first official pictures.
From: CAR Magazine 27/03/2013
Jeep Cherokee (2013) first official pictures
This is the new Jeep Cherokee. Don't confuse it with Jeep's X5-on-a-budget Grand Cherokee: this is a medium-sized SUV designed to go after the Land Rover Freelander, Audi Q5 and BMW X3. How to stand out with a class of such diverse and talented opposition?
From: CAR Magazine 27/03/2013
Mercedes CLA 45 AMG (2013) first official pictures
If you liked the ballistic performance of Mercedes' 355bhp A45 AMG but couldn't bring yourself to drive a hotted-up hatchback, then take a look at this: the new CLA 45 AMG. Using an identical 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and four-wheel drive system, the CLA mixes the storming performance of its hatchback brother with mini-CLS four-door coupe looks. Read on for the full specification
From: CAR Magazine 27/03/2013
The new Range Rover Sport
The new Range Rover Sport will be on sale later this year and completes the new 3 model line up.
From: AutoInsider 27/03/2013
The Kia CUB
Kia Motors will reveal an all-new, compact, four-door coupe concept on Thursday, March 28th at the Seoul International Motor Show.
From: AutoInsider 27/03/2013
Jaguar XKR-S GT (2013) first official pictures
This is the new top dog of the Jaguar XK family: the XKR-S GT. Built to celebrate 25 years of Jaguar 'R' models, the road-legal GT carries a host of track-focused modifications: there's carbon aerodynamic aids, chassis tweaks, and the promise of a sub-7min 40sec Nurburgring lap time. A regular XKR-S manages 7min 50sec around the 'Ring in comparison.
From: CAR Magazine 26/03/2013
Range Rover Sport (2013) first official pictures
Here's the new Range Rover Sport, the third all-new Range Rover to be unveiled in the past 30 months. The design cues stem from the language established by the 2010 Evoque, while the lightweight, all-aluminium architecture is shared with the 2012 Range Rover.
From: CAR Magazine 26/03/2013
Range Rover Sport: first ride impressions
Matt Prior takes an exclusive first ride in the new Range Rover Sport.
From: Autocar 26/03/2013
New Vauxhall boss to address image problem
New boss Karl-Thomas Neumann plans to revive Vauxhall with a refreshed brand image and an expanded product line-up.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
Fiat stops 500 range expansion
The last 500-badged model will be a 500X SUV as Fiat turns to Panda variants.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
Seat must 'double its sales' to survive
The long-term future of Seat will only be secured when it has at least doubled sales from its current position, according to its boss James Muir.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
2013 Subaru Forester Pricing
Despite a suggestion back in November that it would have done so by now, Subaru has not yet confirmed specification details of the new, fourth-generation Forester SUV, which will go on sale here in May.
From: CARkeys 25/03/2013
Mazda3 Upgrades In April
Three slightly titivated versions of the Mazda3 hatchback will go on sale in the UK on April 1.
The 1.6-litre petrol and diesel Venture models and the 2.2-litre diesel Sport Nav are all being given 17" bright finish alloy wheels, black mica door mirror housings, rear parking sensors and new black cloth seat trim with red stitching.
From: CARkeys 25/03/2013
New York motor show: Buick LaCrosse and Regal
Buick will present updated LaCrosse and Regal saloons at the New York motor show. The facelifts are part of GM's strategy for Buick which will see the latter unveil five new or revised models in 2013.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
Kia CUB concept set for Seoul motor show debut
Kia will unveil the CUB concept at the Seoul motor show this week. It follows the well-received recent debut of the Provo supermini at the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
Renault rethinks launch of new luxury sub-brand
'Initiale Paris' will be introduced as a trim level, with possibility for sub-brand expansion in the future.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
McLaren set to expand with new £120k P13
McLaren has gone public about its intentions to launch a new sports car aimed squarely at the Porsche 911 Turbo.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
BMW 4-series GranCoupé spied testing
Prototypes of BMW's upcoming 4-series GranCoupe have joined the company's cold weather test fleet in northern Sweden less than a year before it is due to make its public premiere at the 2014 Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
Nissan Micra receives mid-life refresh
A facelifted Nissan Micra has been previewed by the launch of its March equivalent in Thailand. The Micra was due to be revised soon after being on sale since early 2011 in a highly competitive supermini market.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
New York motor show: Cadillac CTS
Cadillac will launch a revised CTS saloon at the New York motor show. The dramatic facelift aims to position the CTS further up the Cadillac range and away from the new ATS.
From: Autocar 25/03/2013
Sebastian Vettel wins explosive F1 Malaysian Grand Prix
World champion was made to work hard for victory by team-mate Mark Webber and Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton; Red Bull team-mates almost clash on track for lap after lap.
From: Autocar 24/03/2013
McLaren P1 v LaFerrari v Porsche 918
Here's what's in store from this astonishing trio of high-tech hybrid supercars
From: Autocar 23/03/2013
Ariel developing titanium chassis
Lightweight chassis will reduce Atom's overall weight by almost 8 per cent.
From: Autocar 23/03/2013
New York motor show: Dodge Durango
Revised US-market SUV receives updates from Jeep Grand Cherokee.
From: Autocar 22/03/2013
New York motor show: Chevrolet SS
Chevrolet's first performance saloon of this century will also be offered in Australia as the Holden Commodore SS V.
From: Autocar 22/03/2013
Six new Jeep concepts for Easter festival
Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, plays host to half-a-dozen off-road concepts modified by Jeep and Mopar.
From: Autocar 22/03/2013
Five Million Audi quattros
An Audi A6 allroad which has just left the factory at Neckarsulm in Germany is the five millionth car the company has produced with a quattro four-wheel drive system.
From: CARkeys 21/03/2013
The First Hybrid Subaru
Subaru will be displaying its first hybrid production vehicle at next week's New York International Auto Show.
From: CARkeys 21/03/2013
E-type-inspired Lyonheart K sports car revealed
Retro sports car available as a coupé or convertible; 250 to be built, production starts in December.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
New York motor show: Mitsubishi Mirage
Colt replacement features three-cylinder engines, 65mpg-plus economy and sub-100g/km CO2 emissions. Priced from £8999.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Renault Zoe EV prices to start at £13,650
Electric supermini goes on sale in June with three trim levels available. Battery rental costs from £70 a month.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Maserati Ghibli - latest spy shots
Maserati is poised to reveal its new BMW M5-rivalling saloon, which will play a big part in helping increase sales eight-fold to 50,000 units by 2015.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Hyundai to unveil HND-9 coupé concept at Seoul motor show
Hyundai will reveal the HND-9 concept at the Seoul motor show later this month. Its design themes will influence Hyundai's next coupé.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Glickenhaus confirms Ferrari P4/5 successor
Smaller P33 will use a carbonfibre chassis and V6 power
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Lamborghini Urus SUV set for 2016 debut
Lamborghini's dramatic Urus SUV is "on track" to arrive in production form in late 2016, according to Audi boss Rupert Stadler.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
New York motor show: Hyundai Equus
Hyundai's flagship Equus has been given a cosmetic makeover. The upgrades for 2014 include adaptive LED headlamps, new designs for the alloy wheels and an extended range of exterior colours.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Quick news: Bentley profits up, Toyota Avensis refreshed
Bentley defies the global downturn, Renault takes advantage of Government EV incentive.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
New York motor show: Infiniti QX60
Infiniti will offer its replacement for the FX SUV, the QX60, with a hybrid option. The FX is available currently with a V6 or V8 petrol and a V6 diesel, but even the latter emits 238g/km of CO2.
From: Autocar 21/03/2013
Free domestic wall charger with Renault Zoe
Renault launch the Zoe in showrooms on the 7th June and will be offering a free domestic charging point with each car.
From: AutoInsider 20/03/2013
The new Jaguar XFR-S
Jaguar will be showing off the new XFR-S at Goodwood this March.
From: AutoInsider 20/03/2013
Mercedes CLA45 AMG - first pictures
Pictures of hot Mercedes CLA leak out ahead of New York motor show debut.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Jaguar to mark XFR-S debut with Goodwood Hill sprint
Le Mans winner Andy Wallace will drive the 186mph super-saloon.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Third-generation Acura MDX set for New York reveal
Seven-seat SUV gets new equipment, more space and the option of two-wheel drive.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Peugeot-Citroen will diversify to combat falling sales
CEO of PSA admits the brands are too close and new markets need to be targeted.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Online auction to sell final Saab models
The last 78 cars produced include 9-4X SUVs and 9-5 Sportkombi estates.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Tushek to follow T500 with Forego T700
Slovenian supercar maker Tushek will follow its Renovatio T500 with the faster, lighter Forego T700. It aims to rival the Lamborghini Aventador and will use a carbonfibre monocoque chassis and titanium components to keep the kerb weight down to around 1000kg.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Honda to unveil Accord Plug-In and Jazz EV at New York
Honda will introduce a raft of new models for the American market at the upcoming New York motor show.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Jaguar reveals new 542bhp XJR
Jaguar has crowned its performance saloon line-up with a new R version of its flagship XJ. The Jaguar XJR will be the firm's star of the New York motor show next week.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
Facelifted Chevrolet Camaro SS set for New York reveal
Chevrolet will launch a revised Camaro SS for the 2014 model year at the New York motor show.
From: Autocar 20/03/2013
R10 to push Audi into hypercar territory
Le Mans-inspired R10 will feature diesel power and a carbonfibre chassis.
From: Autocar 19/03/2013
New Mercedes S-class: latest spy pics
New spy shots show Mercedes' forthcoming flagship saloon in detail.
From: Autocar 19/03/2013
Limited-edition SRT Viper TA 'designed for extreme performance'
Just 33 to be made, with suspension and brake upgrades over the standard SRT Viper.
From: Autocar 19/03/2013
Record sales figures achieved by the BMW Group
The BMW Group sets record sales and earnings results during 2012, aims to boost figures further in 2013.
From: Autocar 19/03/2013
Jaguar's BMW 3-series rival - latest pics
Jaguar begins testing its new compact saloon.
From: Autocar 19/03/2013
Renault concept to preview next Twingo
Car will be shown in Milan and features styling input from Ross Lovegrove.
From: Autocar 19/03/2013
Free Charging Point With Renault ZOE
Renault's all-electric ZOE, on sale in the UK from June 7, is being made available with a free domestic Single Wall-box charging point. The offer applies both to new customers and to those who have already pre-ordered a ZOE.
From: CARkeys 19/03/2013
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Pricing
The Mercedes-Benz CLA four-door coupé which was officially unveiled almost simultaneously at the Detroit Show and Berlin Fashion Week in January is now available to order in the UK.
From: CARkeys 18/03/2013
XL1 tech set for other VWs
High-tech, 313mpg two-seat XL1 will pave the way for future ultra-frugal Volkswagen Group models.
From: Autocar 17/03/2013
New SsangYong SUV for Seoul motor show
SIV-1 continues the off-roader theme of SsangYong's concepts and hints at a Rexton replacement.
From: Autocar 16/03/2013
PDK-only 911 GT3 will 'still be hardcore'
Development chief justifies lack of manual and electric steering by promising unmatched excitement.
From: Autocar 16/03/2013
VW unveils electric e-Up (2013) first pictures
VW is dipping its toes into the electric car pool with its first battery vehicle: an electric Up city car. Christened the 'e-Up', it's not a special edition for Yorkshire only, but rather a silent, zero-emission EV that VW reckons is the perfect commuter's tool. Read on for the full spec.
From: CAR Magazine 15/03/2013
Quick news: Volvo V40 range additions, new car emissions fall, European Mustang
Improved efficiency with new powertrains for Volvo hatch, SMMT emissions figures and why the Mustang is well placed for Europe.
From: Autocar 15/03/2013
Dacia range expansion on hold
New models are due eventually, but current focus is on cementing the marque's reputation.
From: Autocar 15/03/2013
Renault could expand crossover range
Launch of the Captur could lead to more sporting variants, as well as similar cars in different segments.
From: Autocar 15/03/2013
Volkswagen e-up! On Display
Volkswagen's first-ever all-electric public car won't be making its international motor show debut until the Frankfurt event in September, but it's on display today at the Annual Press and Investors Conference in VW's home city of Wolfsburg.
From: CARkeys 14/03/2013
Clio Renaultsport 200 Pricing
Renault has confirmed that the UK pricing of its new hot hatch, the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC, will start at £18,995.
From: CARkeys 14/03/2013
New Engine And Automatic For Volvo V40
Volvo will shortly be offering automatic transmission for V40s with the 114bhp 1.6-litre D2 diesel engine.
From: CARkeys 14/03/2013
The Volkswagen e-up!
It's VW's first fully electric production vehicle and can go an impressive 150 km.
From: AutoInsider 14/03/2013
Audi A3 saloon to arrive this year
New four-door will arrive in Britain this year to further expand the A3 line-up and rival the Mercedes CLA.
From: Autocar 14/03/2013
Jaguar's BMW 3-series rival - first pics
Jaguar's crucial new compact saloon has been spied in testing for the first time. The new baby Jaguar, prototypes of which have been seen in both the UK and Sweden, will be a compact and lightweight rear-drive saloon that will spawn other body styles and spearhead a significant sales expansion for the brand.
From: Autocar 14/03/2013
Next-gen BMW 7-series spotted
These are the first spy shots of the next generation BMW 7-series.
From: Autocar 13/03/2013
Renault drops Mercedes-based luxury car plans
Upmarket Renault cancelled due to production concerns, but joint project may still happen in the future.
From: Autocar 13/03/2013
New Range Rover Sport spied ahead of official reveal
The new Range Rover Sport has been spied ahead of its debut in Manhattan.
From: Autocar 13/03/2013
Focus ST Europe's best selling hot hatch
Focus ST is the best-selling hot hatch in Europe over last three months of 2012.
From: AutoInsider 12/03/2013
New Kia models in the pipeline
Production version of either the Kia GT or Provo concepts will get the green light soon.
From: Autocar 12/03/2013
Mazda still considering RX-7 successor
New rotary-engined coupé could rival next-gen Nissan Z-car.
From: Autocar 12/03/2013
LaFerrari, F40 and Enzo star in new Maranello exhibition
Ferrari exhibits the new LaFerrari alongside past limited-edition specials, including the F40 and 250 GTO.
From: Autocar 12/03/2013
Quick news: Audi tech, Ford UK chairman retires, Alfa offers, ST sales
Cylinder deactivation now available on Audi's A1 and A3, Joe Greenwell leaves Ford, £500 off all Alfas, Focus ST sells well.
From: Autocar 12/03/2013
Cylinder-On-Demand Audi A1 And A3
Audi A1s and A3s with cylinder-on-demand technology (intend to improve fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions) are available to order from this week.
From: CARkeys 11/03/2013
Geneva motor show: The weird and the wonderful
It's not all production models at the Geneva motor show, there's also a wide range of the futuristic and the plain outlandish.
From: Autocar 11/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Our show stars
The Geneva motor show 2013 featured the launch of several headline-grabbing models, including the LaFerrari and the Lamborghini Veneno. Here are our personal favourites.
From: Autocar 09/03/2013
Geneva motor show: The top 10 gallery
The Geneva motor show is always an important exhibition on the motoring calendar, and 2013 was no different. Take a look at the most popular debuts from this year's show.
From: Autocar 08/03/2013
Quick news: Renault Zoe, new Skodas, Ferrari and Apple collaborate
Renault's EV supermini gets top Euro NCAP rating, 100 years of car production in Oxford, Ferrari offers optional iPads.
From: Autocar 08/03/2013
Land Rover to extend personalisation options
Success of aftermarket tuners will lead to more factory-fit Land Rover extras.
From: Autocar 08/03/2013
New Renaultsport Clio 'will not lose its sporting edge'
Renault boss Carlos Tavares is confident of the new car's abilities and promises more extreme Gordini models in the future.
From: Autocar 08/03/2013
Mercedes plots 'supermini SUV'
New sub A-class model will take the form of a VW Polo-sized SUV with styling cues from the G-wagen.
From: Autocar 08/03/2013
Alpine-Caterham sports car to fight Lotus Evora and Alfa 4C
Renault boss sees the new Alfa coupé and Evora as main rivals for its sports car project.
From: Autocar 08/03/2013
Mazda, Subaru, Volvo Safety Awards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, whose crash tests are the US equivalent of the Euro NCAP programme on this side of the Atlantic, has given its Top Safety Pick designation to the Mazda6, Subaru Forester and Volvo XC60 (pictured).
From: CARkeys 07/03/2013
How VW's XL1 will make your next Golf lighter, faster and more frugal
VW will only build 250 examples of the XL1, its super-streamlined two-seater than scores a combined 314mpg thanks to its plug-in hybrid diesel engine, lightweight construction and low-drag design. Each punter will have to put up around €100,000 for the privilege of saving money on fuel - but don't worry, because every car across the VW Group will benefit from the lessons learned, all by 2020.
From: CAR Magazine 07/03/2013
5 NCAP stars for the new Octavia
Skoda's new Octavia has been awarded a super-safe 5 stars in its recent NCAP test.
From: AutoInsider 07/03/2013
Renault: 'We don't get enough out of F1'
Upcoming rule change the key to drawing more recognition to Renault's F1 successes.
From: Autocar 07/03/2013
UK Mustangs to be offered with modified Focus ST engine
A 2.3-litre version of the Focus ST's EcoBoost engine will make up most of UK Mustang sales.
From: Autocar 07/03/2013
Peugeot HYbrid Air
One of the most intriguing pieces of technology on display at Geneva this year is the HYbrid Air system fitted to a prototype version of the Peugeot 2008.
From: CARkeys 06/03/2013
Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition
At Geneva, Alfa Romeo has displayed and simultaneously started taking orders for the Launch Edition version of its mid-engined 4C sports car.
From: CARkeys 06/03/2013
UK Car Registrations February 2013
Very much against the trend for Europe as a whole, car registrations in the UK are continuing to rise, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
From: CARkeys 06/03/2013
SEAT Leon SC
The SEAT Leon SC (for Sports Coupé) has been formally unveiled at the Geneva Show. In most respects it's very close to the regular Leon which will be going on sale in the UK in the near future, but it's special in that it's the first three-door Leon SEAT has ever devised.
From: CARkeys 06/03/2013
Honda Civic Tourer Concept
Honda is in the process of creating an estate version of the Civic hatchback whose latest iteration, the Civic Tourer Concept, is on display at Geneva.
From: CARkeys 06/03/2013
Volkswagen Golf GTI And BlueMotion
Two additions to the only recently introduced Volkswagen Golf range have made their world debuts at Geneva. The more exciting is undoubtedly the GTI which, following recent tradition, has a two-litre petrol turbo engine producing, in standard form, 217bhp.
From: CARkeys 06/03/2013
Entry-level Land Rover is 'under evaluation'
A model under the Freelander is being considered along with many others.
From: Autocar 06/03/2013
Audi's range expansion set to continue
Wolfgang Durheimer promises more RS models and further additions to the SUV line-up.
From: Autocar 06/03/2013
Demand for new Honda NSX strong
Honda starts receiving deposit cheques for its hotly anticipated hybrid NSX.
From: Autocar 06/03/2013
Hotter Toyota GT86 could go hybrid
Chief project engineer explains why electric boost may make more sense than turbocharging or supercharging.
From: Autocar 06/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Renaultsport and Nismo could share engines
Renault chief says hot Renaults and Nissans could share powertrains.
From: Autocar 06/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Subaru Viziv
Subaru Viziv concept hints at future design language and hybrid powertrain technology for the brand.
From: Autocar 06/03/2013
2013 World Car Finalists
The organisers of the World Car of the Year awards have announced the 2013 finalists in a press conference at the Geneva Show.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
The New Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet has brought back the fabled Stingray name for its latest Corvette convertible, making its world debut at Geneva.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
Renault Captur Premiere
Nearly two months after we first mentioned it, the Renault Captur has made its first public appearance. Based on the Clio, but larger, it's described variously by Renault as a hatchback, an MPV and an SUV.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
New SsangYong Rodius
The old and by now rather out-of-date SsangYong Rodius had a reputation for being one of the let's say "homeliest" MPVs, or indeed vehicles of any type, on sale in the UK.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
Low-CO2 Honda CR-V
The 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine fitted to the Honda Civic in January this year is now being introduced to the CR-V SUV.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
LaFerrari
It's not perhaps the most inspiringly named car Ferrari has ever built, but LaFerrari has an eye-watering specification. It's an extremely high-performance hybrid, with a 6.3-litre V12 petrol engine and an electric motor driving through a twin-clutch semi-automatic gearbox.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
Skoda Octavia Estate Pricing
While revealing its new Octavia Estate to the world at the Geneva Show, Skoda has confirmed the UK pricing and specification details.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
New Suzuki SX4
Suzuki is about to replace the SX4 compact SUV with a new model of the same name. Based on the S-Cross concept which was displayed at last year's Paris Show, the 2013 SX4 is marginally taller and wider than its predecessor and more than six inches longer.
From: CARkeys 05/03/2013
Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013) first official pictures
This is the Rolls-Royce Wraith, an imperious super-coupe that will debut today at the 2013 Geneva motor show. It's the most powerful model Rolls-Royce has ever built, and the price befits that status: the Wraith costs £250,000.
From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2013
Ferrari LaFerrari (2013) 950bhp Enzo successor unveiled
This is the Ferrari LaFerrari, a 950bhp supercar that succeeds the Ferrari Enzo and is poised to take on the McLaren P1. It's Ferrari's fastest ever road car, and just 499 LaFerraris will be built. Read on for the full performance specs on the new Ferrari LaFerrari.
From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2013
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (2013) first official pictures
You wait ages for a new Corvette, and then six weeks after the new Stingray bows in at the 2013 Detroit atuo show, its soft-top sister is revealed at the Geneva motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2013
Geneva: The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
The new MC Stradale and Quattroporte will be shown at the Maserati stand this year.
From: AutoInsider 05/03/2013
The Fiat 500L
Going on sale at the end of 2013 the 500L is designed for those who want a 500 but have too much stuff.
From: AutoInsider 05/03/2013
Geneva: Kia pro_cee'd GT and cee'd GT
The all-new high-performance Kia pro cee'd GT and cee'd GT make their global debuts at Geneva 2013.
From: AutoInsider 05/03/2013
Geneva: Rolls-Royce Wraith debut
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents the world debut of Wraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history.
From: AutoInsider 05/03/2013
Geneva: Track Day fans listen up... the new GT3 is here!
475 hp, PDK only, 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds enough said.
From: AutoInsider 05/03/2013
Great Wall Special Editions
Chinese manufacturer Great Wall is putting two new versions of its Steed pickup on sale in the UK this month.
From: CARkeys 04/03/2013
Volkswagen Golf Is Car Of The Year
The new Volkswagen Golf has been named European Car of the Year by a 58-strong international jury of journalists, repeating a success that the third-generation model achieved back in 1992.
From: CARkeys 04/03/2013
Kia cee'd And pro_cee'd GT
The hot versions of Kia's cee'd three-door and pro_cee'd five-door hatchbacks, both badged GT, are on display this week at the Geneva Motor Show. Both use the 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine already found in the Hyundai Veloster, but in this case with the maximum power output raised to 201bhp.
From: CARkeys 04/03/2013
Toyota i-ROAD City Concept
Only barely qualifying as a car at all, the Toyota i-ROAD is a three-wheeled, two-seat city vehicle which corners very much the way a motorbike does.
From: CARkeys 04/03/2013
Kia provo Concept
Kia's provo concept is a high-performance supermini-sized coupé with a most intriguing powertrain. Under the bonnet, and driving the front wheels, there's a 201bhp 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, while at the rear there's an electric motor capable of providing a further 44bhp.
From: CARkeys 04/03/2013
Bentley At Geneva
There's no shortage of new product on Bentley's Geneva Show stand this year. Most notable, this event marks the world premiere of the new Flying Spur which, with 616bhp available from its six-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, is the most powerful four-door the company has ever produced.
From: CARkeys 04/03/2013
Kia Provo concept (2013) first official pictures
This is the Kia Provo concept, which will be officially unveiled at the 2013 Geneva motor show tomorrow. Powered by a petrol-hybrid drivetrain, it's a VW Scirocco-sized coupe-cum-hatch that previews the look of sporty future Kias.
From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Toyota i-Road
Three-wheeled electric vehicle is made for two-person urban transport and has a range of 30 miles.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Honda Civic Wagon concept revealed
Leaked photos show new Civic estate concept, one of three new Hondas to feature at the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Porsche 911 GT3
The new Porsche 911 GT3 will feature a host of new tech, but will do without a manual gearbox for the first time.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Rolls-Royce Wraith
New £215,000 Wraith will be the most powerful and fastest Rolls-Royce in the company's history.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Land Rover plots entry-level model
New small SUV planned to help Land Rover push in to new markets.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible - new pictures
C7 convertible uses identical 6.2-litre V8 with negligible weight gain over the hard-top.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Innovative Colibri
Innovative Mobility to reveal Colibri electric microcar at Geneva.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Mitsubishi CA-MiEV and GR-HEV concept revealed
Pair of advanced Mitsubishi concepts to be unveiled at Geneva.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Pininfarina Sergio concept teased
Pininfarina reveals the first full images of the Sergio, a two-seat open sports car.
From: Autocar 04/03/2013
Geneva motor show: VW Golf estate revealed
Leaked photos from a Russian website appear to show VW Golf estate.
From: Autocar 03/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Kia Provo hints at Mini and Citroen DS3 rival
First images of Kia Provo concept leak out, suggesting the Korean manufacturer will reveal a Mini and Citroen DS3 rival at Tuesday's Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 02/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Spyker B6 Venator to rival Porsche 911
Spyker boss Victor Muller reveals it will cost from around £100,000.
From: Autocar 02/03/2013
Hyundai i40 Premium SE
Hyundai has added a new trim level to the top of the i40 range. It's called Premium SE, and it contains equipment from the Comfort, Vision and Assist optional extra packages, which are now no longer available for other i40s.
From: CARkeys 01/03/2013
Gas-Fuelled SEAT Mii
How does the prospect of a SEAT Mii city car with very low fuel costs and official CO2 emissions of 79g/km sound to you?
From: CARkeys 01/03/2013
Chevrolet Trax Pricing
Chevrolet's UK dealers are now able to take orders for the new Trax compact SUV, which officially goes on sale in July this year.
From: CARkeys 01/03/2013
More Peugeot 2008 Information
As we mentioned back in January, Peugeot will give the new 2008 compact crossover SUV its world debut at the Geneva Show next week.
From: CARkeys 01/03/2013
Toyota GT86 Convertible Concept
Toyota's stand at next week's Geneva Show will feature a concept car called the FT-86 Open. Other than the fact that it's a convertible.
From: CARkeys 01/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Smart Fortwo BoConcept
Creative exchange' between Danish design firm and Smart produces unique concept.
From: Autocar 01/03/2013
Geneva motor show: Bertone Jet 2 Aston Martin Vanquish shooting brake
Bertone has updated its Vanquish-based Jet 2 shooting brake for the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 01/03/2013
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