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Retro styling for new Porsche 911 Targa
The 991-generation Porsche 911 Targa will feature a number of retro-inspired stying cues.
From: Autocar 31/05/2013

Sergio Pininfarina: A tribute to a legend - picture special
Pininfarina creates a Ferrari-based tribute to its late boss who died last year.
From: Autocar 31/05/2013

New BMW X5 Details
BMwWs third-generation X5 will go on sale in the UK on November 16 of this year. All versions will have turbocharged engines and eight-speed automatic transmission, and following normal BMW practice there will be a choice of SE and M Sport trim levels.
From: CARkeys 30/05/2013

Changes To The Vauxhall Mokka
The Vauxhall Mokka compact SUV range, launched earlier this year and reviewed here, has been mildly altered with the introduction of a new model and some optional extras that weren't previously available.
From: CARkeys 30/05/2013

BMW X5 (2013) first official pictures
The definitive love-it-or-loathe-it SUV is back for its third generation: the BMW X5. For the new model, BMW has chopped weight and fuel consumption, but turned up the luxury. It'll go on UK sale on 16 November 2013, with SE and M Sport versions available in rear- or four-wheel drive, and a choice of four diesels or one petrol engine.
From: CAR Magazine 30/05/2013

Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid (2013) CAR review
Because of its 155.2mpg combined fuel claim and high spec level. Now before we get into the fact that such figures are rarely achieved, let's look at it in relative terms. The regular V60 diesel, which is powered by the same common rail 2.4-litre diesel five-cylinder, makes 212bhp and has a claimed figure of 44.1mpg. This diesel hybrid - badged D6 AWD - adds a 67bhp/147lb ft electric motor to achieve its 155mpg.
From: CAR Magazine 30/05/2013

Tata due to post reduced profits after poor Nano sales
Sales of the Nano in India fail to lift despite incentives.
From: Autocar 30/05/2013

Mercedes launches QR code-based system to help save lives
New Mercedes-Benz models to get QR codes in order to assist rescuers in safely removing victims from accident-damaged vehicles.
From: Autocar 30/05/2013

Fuel cell-powered Audi A7 in development
Audi has confirmed that a fuel cell-equipped A7 will begin development tests at the end of August.
From: Autocar 30/05/2013

Caterham SP/300.R targets Cholmondeley course record
Caterham is set to return to the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power to defend its course record with an SP/300.R
From: Autocar 30/05/2013

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid to arrive in 2014
New A3 offers 201bhp, emits 35g/km of CO2 and is capable of 188mpg; due to go on sale in summer 2014 for approximately £32,700.
From: Autocar 30/05/2013

Euro NCAP Awards May 2013
Euro NCAP has evaluated four new vehicles in its most recent round of crash tests and given the maximum five-star rating to two of them.
From: CARkeys 29/05/2013

Vauxhall Reveals 576bhp VXR8
Vauxhall's new VXR8 GTS, available to order today and with first deliveries scheduled for the end of 2013, has 150bhp more than the previous model, yet costs a relatively modest £5000 more.
From: CARkeys 29/05/2013

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
Aston Martin's new V12 Vantage S is the fastest road-going production car the company has ever built, with the single exception of the much more rarified One-77.
From: CARkeys 29/05/2013

New Entry-Level BMW 5-Series
BMW has created a new 518d for customers who want a diesel 5-Series and favour low running costs over high power outputs.
From: CARkeys 29/05/2013

More Power For BMW M5 And M6
Four new BMWs are about to become the equal most powerful production cars the company has ever put on sale.
From: CARkeys 29/05/2013

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (2013) first pictures of Aussie M5-killer
This is Vauxhall's BMW M5 and Mercedes E63 AMG fighter: the new VXR8. The £55k rear-drive saloon doesn't just beat its German peers for price though. It's also punching with the heavyweights in the power stakes, developing 576bhp and 545lb ft.
From: CAR Magazine 29/05/2013

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S unveiled
Aston Martin has redesigned and re-engineered the potent V12 Vantage to create the fastest regular production car in its history: the 205mph V12 Vantage S.
From: Autocar 29/05/2013

British team makes shock bid for 200mph electric vehicle run
Lord Paul Drayson and team will attempt to set new electric vehicle land speed record.
From: Autocar 29/05/2013

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG - latest spy shots
These latest spy shots show the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, in a less disguised form than we've seen before, testing around the Nurburgring in Germany.
From: Autocar 29/05/2013

Ex-Jaguar boss appointed Williams CEO
Mike O'Driscoll to oversee both Williams' F1 operations and Williams Advanced Engineering.
From: Autocar 29/05/2013

BMW Gran Lusso (2013) the Pininfarina coupe revealed
BMW's team-up with Italian styling house Pininfarina, the Gran Lusso coupe has been revealed in full at the 2013 Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza in Italy.
From: CAR Magazine 28/05/2013

Peugeot 208 T16 ready for 2013 Pikes Peak assault
Peugeot is set to take on the infamous Pikes Peak hillclimb in Colorado, USA in this 875bhp 208, driven by nine-time WRC champion Sébastien Loeb.
From: CAR Magazine 28/05/2013

The Caterham Seven: old vs new
The Caterham Seven is 40 years old. Has it changed much? We pair the old with the new to find out.
From: Autocar 28/05/2013

BMW lines up factory in China to build all-new Minis
Recent reports suggest the new Mini range could be produced in China, potentially for local markets only.
From: Autocar 28/05/2013

All-electric Audi R8 e-tron won't go on sale
Ten all-electric R8s made for research and development, none to be offered to customers.
From: Autocar 28/05/2013

Infiniti begins testing Etherea concept in France
Infiniti says new model will allow it to compete in the 'heart of the premium segment'.
From: Autocar 28/05/2013

Tesla to launch Leaf rival within four years
Tesla will launch a new entry-level model within four years, CEO Elon Musk has said.
From: Autocar 28/05/2013

Caterham to launch entry-level Seven
New Seven will have Euro-6 compliant engine and will cost less than £17,000.
From: Autocar 28/05/2013

Under the skin of the new Range Rover Sport
The Mk2 Range Rover Sport uses the same aluminium platform as the Range Rover, but over 75 per cent of its components are different.
From: Autocar 27/05/2013

Hyundai WRC car begins testing
First serious test completed; team building up for 2014 season.
From: Autocar 27/05/2013

Lamborghini Aventador Super Veloce spied testing
Lamborghini Aventador prototype spotted lapping the Nurburing suggests lighter and more powerful 'SV' variant is coming.
From: Autocar 26/05/2013

McLaren P1: 15 facts you didn't know
The McLaren P1 is a technical tour de force, but its full capabilities are only just becoming clear.
From: Autocar 26/05/2013

Rosberg wins incident-packed Monaco Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg keeps a cool head to take victory in the most prestigious race on the Formula 1 calendar.
From: Autocar 26/05/2013

Hydrogen-powered Aston Martin - the story behind the racer
An Aston Martin Rapide S, running on hydrogen, successfully completed the Nurburgring 24 hours.
From: Autocar 25/05/2013

2013 JD Power customer satisfaction survey - full manufacturer results
The full 27 manufacturer rundown for the 2013 JD Power customer satisfaction survey; Jaguar first, Chevrolet last.
From: Autocar 25/05/2013

2013 JD Power customer satisfaction survey - full car model results
Skoda Superb and Skoda Yeti take top spots in 2013 JD Power satisfaction survey; Chevrolet Spark finishes last.
From: Autocar 25/05/2013

Jaguar And Skoda Tops In J D Power Survey
For the second year running, Jaguar has been named top manufacturer in the What Car?/J D Power and Associates UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study.
From: CARkeys 24/05/2013

McLaren celebrates 50th birthday with special edition 12C supercar (2013)
McLaren will build 100 special edition 12C supercars to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013: 50 coupes and 50 folding hard-top Spiders. The birthday edition cars get bespoke lightweight components from McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and extra accessories, as well as a hefty price bump.
From: CAR Magazine 24/05/2013

Renault TwinRun hot hatch concept (2013) first official pictures
Renault will show off this mid-engined supermini concept at the 2013 Monaco Grand prix race weekend. Called the TwinRun, the R5 Turbo-inspired creation is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6, and will hit 155mph flat out.
From: CAR Magazine 24/05/2013

Jaguar tops the JD Power satisfaction survey 2013
Jaguar makes the best cars to own, according to survey results, while Skoda Superb is best individual car.
From: Autocar 24/05/2013

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante - latest spy shots
Spy photos reveal the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante undergoing development trials at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 24/05/2013

McLaren P1's Nurburgring goal remains sub-seven minutes
Mood board showing 6m 33.26sec lap time sparks lap-record rumours; McLaren plays them down.
From: Autocar 24/05/2013

New Mercedes S-class Coupé - latest spy shots
Mercedes' replacement for the CL caught undergoing testing; expected to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 24/05/2013

Renault Twin'Run concept revealed in Monaco
New Twin'Run concept previews next-gen Twingo, features mid-mounted 316bhp V6 engine.
From: Autocar 24/05/2013

BMW Gran Lusso Coupé concept hints at 8-series
Luxury GT concept, designed in collaboration with Pininfarina, points to the return of a classic BMW.
From: Autocar 24/05/2013

Peugeot Upgrades The 508
Two years on from its arrival on the market, the Peugeot 508 has been given its first upgrade, with the deletion of the SR trim level and new equipment for all the others.
From: CARkeys 23/05/2013

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Collezione
The second special-edition Alfa Romeo Giulietta in two weeks (yes, really) is the Collezione. There are three two-tone colour choices, two of them being Alfa Red or Ghiaccio White with a contrasting Solid Black roof.
From: CARkeys 23/05/2013

McLaren 12C Anniversary Editions
Fifty years ago, New Zealander Bruce McLaren created the race team which went on to become one of the greatest names in Formula 1 (though, unfortunately, this didn't happen until several years after his death in 1970).
From: CARkeys 23/05/2013

Nissan slashes 370Z price and adds hot Nismo model for 2013
Nissan has given the 370Z a shot in the arm for its fourth year on sale, cutting the price of the entry-level model by £3,005, and adding a new range-topper: the upgraded 370Z Nismo.
From: CAR Magazine 23/05/2013

2013 SRT Viper could come to Europe
German-based importer considers bringing a limited number of cars to Europe, prices forecast to start at around £120,000.
From: Autocar 23/05/2013

Tesla pays back in full US government loan nine years early
Loan repayment makes Tesla the only car company to repay its US government loan.
From: Autocar 23/05/2013

Ford to end all production in Australia
Manufacturer cites strong Australian dollar and mounting losses as primary reasons behind ceasing production.
From: Autocar 23/05/2013

Mercedes E-Class Coupé And Cabrio
Mercedes-Benz has today confirmed the UK specifications and pricing for the new E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet. The entry-level car in each case is the 168bhp E 220 CDI SE with manual tranmsmission, which costs £35,095 in the Coupé body style and £38,465 for the Cabrio (the optional automatic gearbox adding £1520).
From: CARkeys 22/05/2013

Toyota Named Top Automotive Brand
Toyota has overtaken last year's BMW to become the highest-ranked car company in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list for 2013. This is the sixth time the Japanese manufacturer has held that position in the eight years the report has been running.
From: CARkeys 22/05/2013

Lotus prices Exige S Roadster from £52,900
Lotus has announced its new Exige S Roadster will be priced from £52,900 - exactly the same as the hard-top Exige S. It's also slightly lighter than the fixed-head Exige, and matches its blistering acceleration times.
From: CAR Magazine 22/05/2013

McLaren: Honda not involved with P13
Insider has revealed that McLaren will continue to develop the P13 on its own, despite a recent deal with Honda for F1 engines.
From: Autocar 22/05/2013

Hyundai reveals new development facility at the Nurburgring
New test site is key to boosting the appeal of the Hyundai brand; it will also be used to benchmark and test vehicles.
From: Autocar 22/05/2013

New Mini hatchback spotted
Latest spy shots reveal the new Mini hatchback, which could be officially unveiled later this year.
From: Autocar 22/05/2013

BYD launches electric taxi fleet in Hong Kong and London
Chinese manufacturer launches fully electric 'e6' taxis; 50 are set to come to London.
From: Autocar 22/05/2013

New Chevrolet Cruze: latest spy pics
The second-generation Chevrolet Cruze has been spotted undergoing testing on the road, following a series of spy shots revealing the car during winter testing.
From: Autocar 22/05/2013

Mitsubishi Attrage saloon revealed
The Mitsubishi Attrage, a next-generation 'global compact sedan', will go on sale in Thailand in July.
From: Autocar 22/05/2013

The Red Bull Renaultsport Megane
Most of the recent tie-ins between the Red Bull F1 team and a car manufacturer have concerned Infiniti, whose relationship with the racers is an almost entirely commercial one. This time it's the turn of Renault, which builds the engines that power the Grand Prix cars.
From: CARkeys 21/05/2013

European Car Registrations April 2013
We had almost given up waiting for the time when it would be possible to say this, but new car registrations in the troubled European market were actually higher last month than they had been in April 2012, according to JATO Dynamics.
From: CARkeys 21/05/2013

Mégane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8
To celebrate the third F1 Constructors' title Renault are building the Megane RB8.
From: AutoInsider 21/05/2013

Three former Saab executives arrested - updated
It's been reported that three former executives of Saab have been released, having been arrested earlier today on accounting fraud charges.
From: Autocar 21/05/2013

Ford to launch more than 15 new vehicles within five years
A host of new Ford models expected as vice president announces focus on manufacturing.
From: Autocar 21/05/2013

Aston Martin makes history with Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S
Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S racer becomes first to compete in international racing.
From: Autocar 21/05/2013

Infiniti plans luxury Nissan Leaf rival
The launch of a luxury Infiniti electric car based on the Nissan Leaf hinges on a standard process of induction charging being introduced around the world.
From: Autocar 21/05/2013

New Land Rover Freelander to join extended Discovery family
The all-new Land Rover Freelander replacement will become a member of an extended Discovery family, according to company sources. The new car, based on a stretched Evoque platform, is expected late next year.
From: Autocar 21/05/2013

Plans for new Land Rover Defender shaken up
Land Rover's plans to replace the ageing Defender with a more rugged vehicle have been scrapped.
From: Autocar 20/05/2013

Citroen readies new 'competitively priced' C-line range
C-line range from Citroen will seek to strike a balance between cost and functionality - but it doesn't aim to rival Dacia.
From: Autocar 20/05/2013

BMW reveals dealer network for i brand
BMW reveals 46-strong dealer network for its new i range of cars.
From: Autocar 20/05/2013

Aston Martin CC100 leads centenary parade around Nurburgring
A parade of more than 100 Aston Martins took to the famous Nurburgring this weekend ahead of the ongoing 24 hours race, lead by the CC100 Speedster concept.
From: Autocar 20/05/2013

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster (2013) first official pictures
This insane creation is Aston Martin's 100th birthday present to itself. Christened the CC100 Speedster, the one-off concept hints at future design details for production Astons.
From: CAR Magazine 19/05/2013

Peugeot RCZ Magnetic
Peugeot is about to put 170 examples of a limited-edition RCZ on sale in the UK. Called the RCZ Magnetic, it's fitted with 19" alloy wheels with an onyx matt black finish, and comes with a choice of Pearlescent Pearl white or Metallic Nera black paintwork.
From: CARkeys 17/05/2013

Subaru XV Price Reductions
Subaru has knocked £1300 off the price of its XV models fitted with the 1.6-litre petrol engine. The four cars in question now cost between £19,995 (for the entry-level S) and £23,415 (for the SE with Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission).
From: CARkeys 17/05/2013

The new Peugeot 308
First official images of completely new compact family hatchback.
From: AutoInsider 17/05/2013

The VW Passat R-line
The R-Line trim brings even more style to the Passat range.
From: AutoInsider 17/05/2013

BMW 2-series coupé spotted undisguised
The new BMW 2-series coupé has been caught practically undisguised, months ahead of its expected official unveiling later this year.
From: Autocar 17/05/2013

Price cut for 1.6-litre petrol Subaru XV variants
The cost of the entry-level Subaru XV, which comes with a petrol 1.6-litre engine, has been revised and now starts from below £20k.
From: Autocar 17/05/2013

New facelifted BMW 5-series revealed
As part of a facelift of the big-selling 5-series, BMW is introducing a new ultra-frugal entry-level diesel option to the UK.
From: Autocar 17/05/2013

New Mercedes S-Class Debut
Amid much razzamatazz, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been revealed to the world at an event in Hamburg. In the company's own words, "the classic Mercedes face runs like a golden thread through the brand's history". Even if we hadn't published any images, you could have guessed from this that the new S-Class looks much as you might have expected it to. But it's not short on innovation.
From: CARkeys 16/05/2013

Mercedes C 63 AMG Edition 507 Pricing
The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507, which made its debut at the Geneva Show in March, will go on sale in the UK in July, priced at £66,960 for the saloon and £68,160 for the estate and coupé.
From: CARkeys 16/05/2013

One Million Czech Hyundais
Most people think of Hyundai has a Korean company, and of course that's exactly what it is. The average motorist may not be aware, however, that it has a European base in Germany, nor that many of the Hyundais sold in this country are actually built in the Czech Republic.
From: CARkeys 16/05/2013

New Entry-Level SsangYong Korando
SsangYong has created a new version of the Korando called the SE. At £14,995 it undercuts the previous cheapest Korando by £2000 and has the same list price as the top-specification Dacia Duster.
From: CARkeys 16/05/2013

Honda confirms F1 return
Japanese manufacturer will race with McLaren in F1 in 2015.
From: Autocar 16/05/2013

Volvo boosts V60 Plug-In Hybrid production
Growing demand for Volvo's recently launched range-extender will see production rise by 90 per cent.
From: Autocar 16/05/2013

Fast And Furious Alfa Giulietta
In a case of automotive life imitating art, the appearance of an Alfa Romeo Giulietta in the new Fast & Furious 6 film is being celebrated by the creation of a Fast & Furious 6 Limited Edition Giulietta.
From: CARkeys 15/05/2013

BMW Grand Lusso Concept (2013) first official pictures
What happens when BMW and legendary Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina get together? The BMW Grand Lusso Concept.
From: CAR Magazine 15/05/2013

Mercedes S-class (2013) first official pictures
This is the new Mercedes-Benz S-class. It's one of the most important new cars of 2013, and the decade: it's a complete gadget and tech fest, with everything from suspension that can 'see' the road ahead, to heated armrests, plus a four-cylinder diesel hybrid model that'll do over 64mpg and emit just 115g/km CO2. Read on for the full story on the new Mercedes S-class...
From: CAR Magazine 15/05/2013

New Infiniti Q30 is 'not a copy of the Nissan Qashqai'
Infiniti's crossover is set for a 2015 launch; it targets both premium hatches and compact SUVs.
From: Autocar 15/05/2013

Twisted to test Chevrolet V8-engined Defender
Twisted's latest 520bhp creation will get a pre-production shakedown on the infamous Gumball rally, prior to reaching customers.
From: Autocar 15/05/2013

Lower CO2 For Toyota Auris Hybrid
The lowest official CO2 emissions for the Toyota Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive hatchback have fallen to 84g/km thanks to various tweaks including some aerodynamic work around the rear windows.
From: CARkeys 14/05/2013

Peugeot 2008 Pricing And Specifications
UK Peugeot dealers are now able to take orders for the 2008 crossover SUV which officially goes on sale in this country on July 18.
From: CARkeys 14/05/2013

918 a match for Ferrari and McLaren in corners, says Porsche
Had you forgotten about the third contender in the hybrid supercar wars, given the furious competition betwen Ferrari and McLaren?
From: CAR Magazine 14/05/2013

HSV GTS/Vauxhall VXR8 (2013) first pictures of new Aussie M5
This is the new HSV GTS: all 577bhp of it. The V8-powered supersaloon has had a supercharger bolted onto its 430bhp engine, taking power from BMW M3 levels to the same poke as a Mercedes E63 AMG S. Plus, there's a new exterior and cabin design. On sale in Australia in September 2013 and sitting atop the new Holden Commodore range, it'll arrive in the UK next year badged as the new Vauxhall VXR8.
From: CAR Magazine 14/05/2013

Ferrari: 'we won't build a saloon, SUV or electric car'
Chairman Luca di Montezemolo insists no more than 7000 Ferraris will be built each year, all either supercars or GT models.
From: Autocar 14/05/2013

Lamborghini to build 600bhp Urus SUV
Lamborghini's second off-roader will share underpinnings with the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne; due to go on sale in 2017.
From: Autocar 14/05/2013

Facelifted BMW M5 images leaked
The M flagship appears on BMW's configurator undisguised.
From: Autocar 14/05/2013

Even Faster AMG Mercedes E-Class
In the unlikely event that you find the regular Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG a little on the slow side, you may be interested in the new S Model which will go into production next month.
From: CARkeys 13/05/2013

Volkswagen Creates Passat R-Line
The new Volkswagen Passat R-Line is rather basic as Passats go, being based on the cheapest S trim level, but it's designed to look more exotic than that.
From: CARkeys 13/05/2013

Peugeot Reveals The New 308
Peugeot has issued the first official images of the car which will take over the 308 badge and challenge C-segment stalwarts such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf.
From: CARkeys 13/05/2013

VW Amarok Power Pick-Up (2013) first pictures of super-truck concept
This the the VW Amarok Power Pick-Up concept car. After the 496bhp Golf GTI 'Design Vision', Seat racers, Skoda Rapid Sport and Audi's stripped TTS, you'd have been forgiven for thinking we'd seen the last of 2013's tuned VWs, but instead we've got an Amarok that'll hit 62mph in just 7.9sec.
From: CAR Magazine 13/05/2013

Peugeot 308 (2014) first pictures of Peugeot's new Focus-fighter
This is Peugeot's all-new family hatchback: the 308. Yep, that's right: Peugeot isn't rolling over to the '309' moniker just yet, but don't be fooled: the new 308's design looks worlds apart from the off-the-pace outgoing car.
From: CAR Magazine 13/05/2013

Lamborghini Egoista (2013) first official pictures
Lamborghini's latest birthday present to itself is this: the crazy-looking Egoista concept. The one-off Egoista follows the Veneno and Aventador Anniversario in paying tribute to Lamborghini's 50th year in the supercar business, and is the most radical looking yet - it's so exclusive Lambo isn't even considering putting it up for sale.
From: CAR Magazine 13/05/2013

Lotus gets £10m boost
The future of Group Lotus is looking more upbeat after it was revealed the Norfolk firm is to get an estimated £10 million cash injection from the government's regional growth fund (RGF).
From: Autocar 13/05/2013

Hybrid Infiniti sports car due within three years
Nissan's premium brand is going ahead with a plug-in hybrid or electric sports car, on sale by 2016.
From: Autocar 13/05/2013

Porsche 911 GT2 Turbo to get 552bhp
The Porsche 911 Turbo will again form the basis of a hardened 911 GT2, which is set to appear at next year's Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 12/05/2013

Fernando Alonso wins Spanish Grand Prix for Ferrari
Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso won the Spanish Grand Prix for Ferrari, sending his home crowd into rapture.
From: Autocar 12/05/2013

Volkswagen Beetle GSR Pricing
The Volkswagen Beetle GSR, a special edition revealed at the Chicago Show in February and created in homage to a similarly-named model introduced forty years ago, is now available to order in the UK.
From: CARkeys 11/05/2013

Lamborghini Egoista concept revealed
Lamborghini's 50th anniversary celebrations have concluded with the unveiling of a wild concept car, the Lamborghini Egoista.
From: Autocar 11/05/2013

Caterham offers '40 Years of Caterham' pack to quickest Seven buyers
Caterham has come up with a novel way to flog its new limited edition accessory pack - the goodies are only being offered to the first 40 customers to buy a brand new Seven, starting from today (10 May 2013).
From: CAR Magazine 10/05/2013

Caterham has come up with a novel way to flog its new limited edition accessory pack - the goodies are only being offered to the first 40 customers to buy a brand new Seven, starting from today (10 May 2013).
These are the first images of the Jaguar F-type coupé caught testing, ahead of its expected on-sale date next year.
From: Autocar 10/05/2013

Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition - latest pics
Alfa Romeo has unveiled its 'Launch Edition' model of the new 4C sports car.
From: Autocar 10/05/2013

Ferrari LaFerrari prototype spied
A development version of the LaFerrari has been spotted undergoing testing near Ferrari's Maranello headquarters.
From: Autocar 10/05/2013

Jaguar SUV edges closer to production
'Q-type' and 'XQ' nameplates registered; new SUV is likely to use engines from the Range Rover Evoque.
From: Autocar 10/05/2013

Caterham Anniversary Pack
It was in 1973 that Caterham Cars was formed to take over production of the Series III Lotus Seven - a wise move, as it has turned out, since although no Lotus model sold that year is still in production, Caterham is still churning out Sevens four decades later.
From: CARkeys 09/05/2013

Skoda Superb UK Pricing
The facelifted version of the Skoda Superb will go on sale in the UK on July 17, priced between £18,555 and £34,430.
From: CARkeys 09/05/2013

Range Rover Evoque Service Pack
Land Rover has created a new Service Pack option for the Range Rover Evoque. Costing £499, it covers routine servicing for five years or 50,000 miles for models with the Si4 petrol engine, or five years or 60,000 miles for diesel versions.
From: CARkeys 09/05/2013

Vauxhall 30-98 Centenary Run
As you're probably aware by now (and click here if you're not), we seem to have become embroiled in Vauxhall's speed hillclimbing history. As automotive histories go, it's quite a long one, and it includes an event whose centenary Vauxhall has just celebrated in suitably robust style.
From: CARkeys 09/05/2013

New Mercedes S-class revealed in 1:18th scale
Scale toy shows off Mercedes' new flagship S-class in full, ahead of its official debut.
From: Autocar 09/05/2013

Ford Fiesta remains UK's best-selling car
Monthly figures reveal the Fiesta's ongoing domination of the sales charts, as well as a continued rise in new car registrations.
From: Autocar 09/05/2013

VW's extreme 496bhp Golf GTI concept at Worthersee
Volkswagen has revealed a ballistic 496bhp version of the seventh-generation Golf GTi as part of activities at this year's Wörthersee fan meet in Austria, projecting the iconic hatchback into the performance realm of some of the world's most celebrated supercars.
From: Autocar 09/05/2013

Aston Martin could use Mercedes engines
Talks with Daimler could lead to Aston Martin using Mercedes-Benz engines, components and platforms.
From: Autocar 09/05/2013

VW's new 496bhp 3.0-litre VR6 engine
Cutaway shots of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Design Vision GTI concept have revealed that it appears to use a new VR6 engine, as opposed to the previously rumoured V6.
From: Autocar 09/05/2013

Skoda Rapid Sport concept revealed at Worthersee
Skoda has taken the wraps off its Rapid Sport concept at the Volkswagen Wörthersee festival.
From: Autocar 09/05/2013

2014 Volvos
Volvo's 2014 model-year cars are available to order in the UK now, and are due to arrive with their first customers in July.
From: CARkeys 08/05/2013

Skoda Rapid Sport concept (2013) first official pictures
Skoda is taking this Rapid Sport concept to the 2013 Wörthersee show. The cosmetically hotted-up Rapid is the latest VW Group car to get a modified version for the Wörthersee enthusiast's show, though CAR hears the Rapid won't get a production performance version.
From: CAR Magazine 08/05/2013

VW Design Vision Golf GTI (2013) 493bhp Golf revealed
As CAR reported in our scoop last week, VW will unveil a higher-performance Golf GTI hot hatch at the 2013 Wörthersee show, and here we have the first sketches of the super-Golf.
From: CAR Magazine 08/05/2013

Ferrari plans to sell fewer cars in 2013
Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo has announced an unusual plan for the Prancing Horse: to sell fewer cars in 2013 than the 7000 it delivered in 2012.
From: CAR Magazine 08/05/2013

Mazzanti unveils 217mph Evantra supercar
The Mazzanti Evantra is the latest entry into the supercar fray. Designed by Hungarian Zsolt Tarnok and built in Italy, the Evantra appears production-ready from these photos.
From: Autocar 08/05/2013

Lamborghini marks 50th anniversary with Italian grand tour
Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a four-day grand tour of more than 350 of its cars through Italy.
From: Autocar 08/05/2013

New Mercedes S-class Coupé spy shots
Mercedes' replacement for the CL caught undergoing testing; expected to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva motor show
From: Autocar 08/05/2013

UK Car Registrations April 2013
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 163,357 cars were registered in the UK last month, an increase of 14.8% over April last year.
From: CARkeys 07/05/2013

smart BoConcept Edition
Smart has been firing out special editions of its fortwo city car like bullets from a machine gun in the last few weeks, and the latest is the extravagantly-named BoConcept signature style.
From: CARkeys 07/05/2013

New Nissan 'Almera' to target Golf and Focus
Nissan's licence to move the Qashqai crossover even further left-field will be granted by the introduction of a conventional five-door family hatchback next year.
From: Autocar 07/05/2013

How motorsport can really make your car quicker
The products of British engineering firm Xtrac are ubiquitous in global motorsport. From Formula 1 to Le Mans to the Dakar Rally and beyond, the Berkshire-based company has designed and built transmissions that have performed a vital role in hundreds, if not thousands, of winning machines.
From: Autocar 07/05/2013

Jaguar confirms leaked images show original C-X16 coupé concept
Leaked renderings which appear to show a Jaguar F-type coupé are in fact images of the original C-X16 concept car, a Jaguar spokesperson has told Autocar.
From: Autocar 07/05/2013

Skoda Rapid Sport concept to be revealed at Worthersee
Skoda is set to take the wraps off its Rapid Sport concept at the Volkswagen Wörthersee festival.
From: Autocar 07/05/2013

Seat Leon Cup Racer and Ibiza Trophy racers set for 2013 Wörthersee show
Seat will show off two new racing cars at the 2013 Wörthersee tuning show, the annual event celebrating hot hatches from the VW Group. The Leon Cup Racer is our first look at Seat's plans for a touring car version of the new Leon, while the Ibiza Trophy is the latest version of the track-ready supermini, boasting more power than the road car, and the facelifted styling.
From: CAR Magazine 06/05/2013

Maserati to launch LaFerrari-based hypercar
Maserati is evaluating a successor to its MC12 Stradale hypercar. It would be launched in 2015 and use much of the underpinnings and technology of LaFerrari, but not its complex hybrid powertrain.
From: Autocar 06/05/2013

New Nissan Qashqai to get bold new looks
The replacement for the popular Nissan Qashqai will have a more risqué, avant-garde design and a more sporting driving experience when it goes on sale next year.
From: Autocar 06/05/2013

More extreme LaFerrari planned
Ferrari is plotting a super-exclusive version of its flagship hypercar with a lower kerb weight.
From: Autocar 05/05/2013

One Million Volkswagen Sciroccos
Volkswagen has hit a milestone with its Golf-based Scirocco coupé, of which one million examples have now been built.
From: CARkeys 04/05/2013

New range-extender Bristol GT aims for 200mph
New extended-range electric GT also targets 100mpg economy; concept due by the end of this year.
From: Autocar 03/05/2013

Next-gen Mazda MX-5 could get diesel power
Co-developed Alfa Romeo Spider and Mazda MX-5 to get bespoke engines; diesel option being considered for Mazda's new sports car.
From: Autocar 03/05/2013

New 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo revealed
The 40th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Turbo is to be celebrated in style with the introduction of the fastest, most powerful and most technically sophisticated version yet: the new 991-series.
From: Autocar 03/05/2013

BMW 3-series GT to get four-wheel drive
The BMW 3-series GT will be available in the UK with four-wheel drive in July, not long after the launch of the model on 15 June.
From: Autocar 03/05/2013

New Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion
UK Volkswagen dealers are now able to take orders for the third-generation Golf BlueMotion, though first deliveries are not expected until August.
From: CARkeys 02/05/2013

Audi R10 road-going Le Mans racer 'must be very special'
Audi's Le Mans-inspired 'R10' hypercar is progressing to the design stage, but it has yet to be signed off for production.
From: Autocar 02/05/2013

Renault lines up Twingo and Espace successors for 2014
Radical departures for both models could see a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive city car and a luxury SUV arrive next year.
From: Autocar 02/05/2013

Electric vehicle manufacturer Coda files for bankruptcy
US firm Coda Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after assembling just 100 Chinese-made EV saloons since 2010.
From: Autocar 02/05/2013

McLaren P1 sales exceed initial expectations
Approximately 100 examples of the 375-strong production run of the £866,000 McLaren P1 remain available.
From: Autocar 02/05/2013

Drink driving laws revised
Changes to the law effective from June aim to prevent alcohol-dependent drivers from getting back behind the wheel after a ban. Motorists classified as high risk offenders must now pass a medical examination before they can be reissued with a driving licence.
From: Autocar 02/05/2013

New Range Rover Sport UK prices and specs
First deliveries will start in Q3 of this year and it's available to order now.
From: AutoInsider 01/05/2013

AMG Performance Centre opens at Mercedes-Benz World
The first AMG Performance Centre in the UK has launched at Mercedes-Benz World in fitting style.
From: AutoInsider 01/05/2013

Aston Martin completes first zero-emissions Nordschleife lap
The first hydrogen-powered lap of the Nurburgring VLN circuit has been completed by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez.
From: Autocar 01/05/2013

TVR Tuscan Vulcan driven
So this is it, then. The last TVR. This is the very car with which Nikolai Smolenski wanted to restart the company, and it's back in Britain finished, V8-powered and on the road. A driveable tale of what might have been, called the TVR Tuscan Vulcan.
From: Autocar 01/05/2013

Why China's automotive market won't stop growing
Car sales in China are expected to hit 30 million a year in the next decade - and they'll include plenty of domestic talent.
From: Autocar 01/05/2013

Datsun brand set to be revived with £3500 hatch
The first model in Datsun's comeback will be a five-door hatchback that will cost as little as £3500.
From: Autocar 01/05/2013

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