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Subaru BRZ Availability And Accessories
Only a little more than a week after we published our review of the Subaru BRZ, Subaru UK has announced that it has managed to negotiate a greater allocation of the sports car from its Japanese factory.
From: CARkeys 31/07/2013

Jaguar XKR-S GT to cost £135k (2013)
Jaguar has caved in to customer demand for its hardcore XKR-S GT model, and has announced it'll sell ten right-hand drive examples to UK customers. The confirmation follows a commitment to allocate 25 to the USA and five to Canada earlier in 2013.
From: CAR Magazine 31/07/2013

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (2013) CAR review
We liked the Dacia Sandero Stepway when we first sampled it in Europe earlier this year. Standing 40mm taller than regular Sandero and sporting roof bars, plastic body cladding and an ugly 'STEPWAY' door sticker motif, we tried the three-cylinder petrol model, which brandishes only 898cc, 88bhp, and 104lb ft.
From: CAR Magazine 31/07/2013

Mercedes MLC: latest spy shots
Forthcoming Mercedes coupe-SUV spotted in Germany, set to compete against the BMW X6.
From: Autocar 31/07/2013

EU row over Merc air-con coolant intensifies
Leading automotive research organisation dismisses Daimler's concerns over fire risk of new air-con fluid.
From: Autocar 31/07/2013

Seat Leon Cupra R planned
Seat is evaluating a 300bhp, all-wheel-drive Leon Cupra R as a performance flagship for the new Leon line-up, company sources have revealed.
From: Autocar 31/07/2013

PSA Peugeot Citroen restructuring loan approved by European Commission
Automotive group receives a financial helping hand from the French government to assist its recovery plan.
From: Autocar 31/07/2013

New Citroen C4 Picasso On Sale
The new-generation Citroen C4 Picasso, which is both lighter and roomier than its predecessor, is on sale now in the UK now, priced from £17,500.
From: CARkeys 30/07/2013

Porsche 911 Record At Silverstone
Response to the call for Porsche 911 drivers to gather together in celebration of the car's half century and form a parade at the Silverstone Classic race meeting rather exceeded expectations. The original intention was that nine hundred and eleven 911s would take part, because that would be amusing and jolly, but in the end 1208 were included - a record for the car.
From: CARkeys 30/07/2013

Range Rover long-wheelbase spotted
LWB version of the Range Rover, measuring over five metres long, spotted, showing Land Rover's intentions for the car.
From: Autocar 30/07/2013

Porsche Macan: latest spy pics
These are the most recent spy pictures of the Porsche Macan, spotted with less camouflage than on previous test models.
From: Autocar 30/07/2013

Suzuki iV-4 set for Frankfurt reveal
Nissan Juke-rivalling iV-4 shows a new design direction for Suzuki, and confirms another model in its expanding lineup.
From: Autocar 30/07/2013

McLaren and Honda discuss road car collaboration
The relationship between the British sports car manufacturer and Japanese automotive giant looks set to go much deeper than a Formula 1 engine deal.
From: Autocar 30/07/2013

BMW i3 (2013) official pictures, prices and specs
The new BMW i3 offers the potential dream ticket of carbonfibre construction and zero tailpipe emissions (not to mention a posh badge) for £25k. It's an electrically driven city car designed from the ground up to be as eco-friendly as possible, but still a decent drive.
From: CAR Magazine 29/07/2013

Alfa Romeo 4C to inspire future designs
The rebirth of Alfa Romeo will step up a gear with the arrival of its first new-generation mainstream model in 18 months' time, according to company executives.
From: Autocar 29/07/2013

Alfa Romeo Spider to get 168bhp
The new Alfa Romeo Spider will blend lightweight engineering and modern styling with an accessible chassis and a power output of 168bhp when it goes on sale in late 2015.
From: Autocar 29/07/2013

BMW i3 revealed in full
BMW kicked off a high stakes bid for electric vehicle supremacy in lavish style this week with a global unveiling of the definitive production version of the i3 - the first of what the German car maker promises will be a complete range of alternative drive models to be sold under its new i brand.
From: Autocar 29/07/2013

Aston Martin's 100-year highlights
As Aston Martin celebrates its 100th anniversary, Andrew Frankel gathers four landmark models from different eras to see how much DNA they share.
From: Autocar 28/07/2013

Hamilton wins first GP for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton drove a commanding race to take his first win in a Mercedes in Hungary.
From: Autocar 28/07/2013

Range Rover to get RS series
Land Rover plots a range of RS-badged models as a 540bhp-plus Range Rover Sport is spied testing.
From: Autocar 27/07/2013

Asian Brands Tops For Reliability
This may not come as much of a surprise, but manufacturers from the far east dominate the latest survey by What Car? and Warranty Direct into the reliability of cars aged between three and eight years.
From: CARkeys 26/07/2013

Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition
In one of the less adventurous pieces of naming strategy we've seen recently, Volkswagen has created a limited-edition version of the Jetta and called it the Jetta Limited Edition.
From: CARkeys 26/07/2013

Two New Skoda Fabias
Skoda has added two new special editions to the Fabia range. One is the Reaction, which at £9690 will be the cheapest Fabia there is while stocks last.
From: CARkeys 26/07/2013

Mini Cooper (2013) New Mini previewed by Mini Vision Concept
The Mini Vision Concept has given the best indication yet at what the Mini 3, due to be shown this autumn, will look like. Shown at a design event in Germany, the Vision, says Mini, is intended to show the future design direction of the BMW sub-brand, but when compared to scoop images of the car, essentially previews the new model in all its glory.
From: CAR Magazine 26/07/2013

Honda NSX supercar (2013) prototype in testing
The new Honda NSX isn't just motor show fantasy: it's headed for production, and here's the first image of the hybrid supercar in testing.
From: CAR Magazine 26/07/2013

Subaru WRX to return to the UK in 2014?
Making its European debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show in September is the aggressive-looking Subaru WRX concept.
From: CAR Magazine 26/07/2013

Honda tops UK reliability survey
Study reveals that used Hondas are the most dependable purchases, while luxury and prestige manufacturers are typically unreliable.
From: Autocar 26/07/2013

Customer commissions road-legal Aston Martin CC100
Aston sells CC100 concept for £500,000 as collector commissions another to be built.
From: Autocar 26/07/2013

Honda NSX prototype unveiled
A prototype version of the NSX is revealed by Honda, ahead of its public debut in August.
From: Autocar 26/07/2013

Subaru WRX to get European debut at Frankfurt
The Subaru WRX concept will get its European debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
From: Autocar 26/07/2013

Mini Vision
The presentation of the MINI Vision is based around a virtual 3D hologram.
From: Autozine 26/07/2013

Mercedes Offers Nine-Speed Gearbox
Mercedes-Benz has become the first manufacturer to go into production with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. This slightly takes the shine off German transmission specialist ZF, which has been supplying several car makers with an eight-speed auto.
From: CARkeys 25/07/2013

Aston Martin to use Mercedes AMG V8 engines (2013)
It's a new era for Aston Martin: the Gaydon brand has announced today (25 July 2013) that it's in the early stages of a deal with Mercedes' in-house tuners AMG, which will allow it to use Mercedes-honed engine and electronics technology.
From: CAR Magazine 25/07/2013

Citroen DS SUV is destined for Europe
Citroen's DS-badged luxury SUV is likely to be sold in Europe after all, following the positive reaction to a concept version at this year's Shanghai motor show.
From: Autocar 25/07/2013

Lexus RC-F coupe spotted testing in Germany
A high-performance version of the upcoming Lexus IS coupé has been spied testing at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 25/07/2013

Citroen C-Elysee WTCC challenger revealed
Citroen will compete in the World Touring Car Championship in a C-Elysée driven by Sébastien Loeb
From: Autocar 25/07/2013

Aston Martin and AMG confirm partnership
A deal confirming Aston Martin and Mercedes AMG will collaborate on future development has been signed.
From: Autocar 25/07/2013

Mini Vision concept unveiled
Anders Warming, head of Mini Design, has unveiled a new concept called the Mini Vision that points the way for future models.
From: Autocar 25/07/2013

Bugatti Veyron Vitesse Legends Edition (2013) first official pictures
Yes, it's another special edition Bugatti Veyron. Frankly, it's good news for owners of regular, non-limited edition Veyrons, whose cars are surely soon to be more exclusive than the endless commemorative iterations of Bugatti's 1000bhp icon.
From: CAR Magazine 24/07/2013

Sebastien Loeb's 2014 WTCC Citroen racer revealed
This is the Citroen that will be driven by Sebastien Loeb in the 2014 FIA World Touring Championship as the brand joins the series for the first time. Based on the Citroen C-Elysee saloon, the WTCC is the first model homologated for the new regulations that come into effect next season, with the series set to kick off in Europe in mid-April.
From: CAR Magazine 24/07/2013

BMW i3 images leaked
Images of the production BMW i3 have leaked online ahead of a planned debut next week.
From: Autocar 24/07/2013

Porsche and Range Rover "most satisfying"
Porsche tops the table for the most appealing brand in the US, while the Range Rover is ranked best model.
From: Autocar 24/07/2013

SEAT Reveals Leon Estate
While the previous Leon was available only in one body style, SEAT has confirmed that the current model will have a choice of three.
From: CARkeys 23/07/2013

Renault Megane Knight Edition
Since it would be beneath us to make silly references to the Knight Rider films and TV series, we'll glide gently forward to the news that the Renault Megane Knight Edition, on sale between now and the autumn, is basically an entry-level Expression+ with a few extra features.
From: CARkeys 23/07/2013

Seat Leon ST (2014) first official pictures
The new Seat Leon ST is the first time the Spanish marque has offered the Leon as a wagon, which will be the third body style alongside the three-door Leon SC and five-door hatch versions. Based on the impressive new VW Golf Estate the Leon ST will be cheaper than the Golf wagon when it arrives in UK showrooms in January 2014.
From: CAR Magazine 23/07/2013

Bentley SUV is go: production to start in 2016
The Bentley SUV has been officially confirmed for production. In announcement by the company today (Tuesday July 23), Bentley will build 3500 SUVs at its Crewe, UK, factory from 2016. First scooped by CAR in August 2011, the yet-to-be-named SUV, codenamed internally as 'Falcon', is expected to start from around £140,000.
From: CAR Magazine 23/07/2013

Renault Megane Knight special edition revealed
Renault has revealed a new limited edition of its Mégane, dubbed the Knight.
From: Autocar 23/07/2013

McLaren MP4-12C Spider facelift spotted in Germany
A facelifted version of the McLaren MP4-12C Spider has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 23/07/2013

Jaguar XFR Sportbrake spotted
Jaguar is working on an XFR version of its XF Sportbrake, but the model is not destined for series production.
From: Autocar 23/07/2013

Ford Evos concept to be on display at Salon Prive
Ford's Evos concept will be on display at Salon Privé this September. The concept, which is said to preview future models from the Blue Oval, uses Ford's 'Kinetic' design language.
From: Autocar 23/07/2013

Dacia Duster Black Edition
Interesting move here. Having arrived on the UK market at the start of 2013 with the unusual selling proposition of selling very cheap cars, Dacia is now investigating the potential of charging more for models with much higher levels of equipment.
From: CARkeys 22/07/2013

Red Bull Megane Renaultsport RB8
The latest in a very long line of F1-themed Renaults is the Megane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8.
From: CARkeys 22/07/2013

Aston Martin Zagato Centennials (2013) first official pictures
Aston Martin's long-time coach-building collaborator Zagato has pulled the wraps off a pair of special edition Astons to celebrate the Newport Pagnell brand's 100th birthday. Christened the DBS Coupe Zagato Centennial and DB9 Spyder Zagato Centennial, the specially-commissioned cars combine typically striking Zagato styling cues with Aston mechanicals.
From: CAR Magazine 22/07/2013

Next Mitsubishi Evo to be 500bhp hybrid
Mitsubishi's long-awaited 21st century replacement for the Lancer Evolution is inching closer to reality.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Fiat threatens to pull Italian production
Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has threatened to move production of future Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat models out of Italy after a dispute with an Italian trade union.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Honda shows new Jazz in official photos
Honda has released the first official photos of its new Jazz. The car, which will go on sale in Japan this september, will include a hybrid version making use of a 1.5-litre engine together with an eletric motor. A seven-speed dual clutch gearbox is expected.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Detroit reveal for 2014 BMW M3 and M4
The forthcoming 2014 BMW M3 and M4 performance models will be previewed by a concept due to appear at the Pebble Beach show in California next month. The premiere of the production models will follow at next year's Detroit motor show.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Mercedes-Benz introduces nine-speed auto option
Mercedes-Benz has added a new nine-speed automatic into its line-up as standard equipment on the E350 BlueTec.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

BMW i3 UK prices announced
BMW's i3 city car will cost £25,680 when it goes on sale at the end of this month. That price includes the government's £5000 electric vehicle grant.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Mercedes-Benz's 'ultimate' golf cart
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a concept of what it bills as the "ultimate golf cart" as part of activities at this year's British Open at the Muirfield golf club in Scotland.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Infiniti Q50 pricing announced
Infiniti's new rival to BMW's 3-series will be priced from £27,950
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

Aston Martin DB9 Spider Zagato and DBS Coupe Zagato revealed
Italian coachbuilder creates two centennial celebration models after commissions from customers.
From: Autocar 22/07/2013

How BMW and Mini will sell a million cars per year off one platform
BMW and Mini are set to share an all-new platform — and three and four-cylinder engines — to create an army of front-wheel-drive cars that could notch up a million sales a year.
From: Autocar 21/07/2013

Lotus secures future with new funding
Lotus owner DRB-Hicom has signed off a three-year programme to revitalise the struggling firm.
From: Autocar 20/07/2013

Alfa Romeo to dump front-drive hatches for rear-drive saloons
Alfa Romeo is set to drop the Mito and Giulietta hatchbacks around 2015, as it switches to solely rear-wheel drive models, CAR's Georg Kacher reveals today (Friday 19 July).
From: CAR Magazine 19/07/2013

Honda Jazz Hybrid (2013) first official pictures
Honda city car gets a new hybrid drivetrain and dual-clutch gearbox - and a claimed 102.8mpg.
From: CAR Magazine 19/07/2013

BMW 4-series M Performance (2013) first pictures
BMW has revealed a range of M Performance accessories for the BMW 4-series ahead its arrival in UK showrooms this October. The accessories include both mechanical and cosmetic changes and will be offered to customers from January 2014.
From: CAR Magazine 19/07/2013

Mercedes' UK cars 'not affected' by EU air-con refrigerant dispute
Mercedes-Benz says the sale of its vehicles in the UK is not affected by a ban imposed on its A and B-class and SL models in France.
From: Autocar 19/07/2013

Baby Jaguar 18 months away
Compact Jaguar 'Q-type' saloon is set to put the emphasis on dynamics in its battle with the BMW 3-series.
From: Autocar 19/07/2013

BMW M4 styling previewed in 4-series M-Performance line
The BMW 4-series coupe M-Performance package points to look of the new M4, the replacement for the M3 coupe.
From: Autocar 19/07/2013

First 1000 next-gen Ford Mustangs to be sold as special editions
The first 1000 examples of the next-generation Ford Mustang will be sold as special editions.
From: Autocar 19/07/2013

Mini unveils Clubvan and Countryman camper concepts
Three new camper-type accommodation options from Mini.
From: Autocar 19/07/2013

McLaren P1 XP2R prototype not a special edition
New spy shots reveal revised test mule of standard McLaren P1 undergoing trials at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 19/07/2013

Quick news: Suzuki SX4 S-Cross pricing, Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell trials, UK car and engine production
Suzuki reveals SX4 S-Cross pricing from £14,999, Hyundai to take part in Hydrogen trials, UK car production up in first half of 2013.
From: Autocar 18/07/2013

Honda to start testing Micro Commuter prototype
Honda will begin testing its Micro Commuter prototype in Japan towards the end of this year.
From: Autocar 18/07/2013

Power Boost For Ford STs
Ford has introduced dealer-fit power upgrade kits for the ST versions of the Fiesta and Focus.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2013

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Pricing
Suzuki's larger replacement for the existing SX4, known as the SX4 S-Cross, will go on sale in the UK on October 1, priced from £14,999.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2013

Mercedes S 63 AMG Revealed
The new Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG high-performance luxury saloon will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Show in September. At 577bhp, its 5.5-litre twin turbo V8 engine is 40bhp more powerful than that of the previous model, and the car as a whole is considerably lighter than its predecessor.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2013

Audi A1 S line Style Edition
Audi has added a new trim level to the A1 range. It's called S line Style Edition, and it's pitched between the existing S line and Black Edition.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2013

Mercedes S63 AMG (2013) first official pictures of 577bhp super-limo
Mercedes has unleashed its new lighter, faster 577bhp S63 AMG super-limo. CAR rode shotgun in the mighty new 577bhp new S-class flagship earlier this month - click here for the full story.
From: CAR Magazine 17/07/2013

Mercedes S63 AMG revealed - latest pics
Mercedes-Benz has officially revealed its new 577bhp S63 AMG in a series of photographs ahead of a planned public debut for the rapid luxury saloon at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
From: Autocar 17/07/2013

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante to launch at Pebble Beach
Aston Martin's new Vanquish Volante will have its global debut at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week next month in California.
From: Autocar 17/07/2013

New 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S cabriolet spotted undisguised
Latest spy shots show the Porsche 911 Turbo S cabriolet undisguised for the first time.
From: Autocar 17/07/2013

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 - retrospective gallery
Even the gods of weather know about Goodwood's place in the world. The sun was never going to refuse to shine on the 21st Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 17/07/2013

Lexus IS-F coupé in development
These are the first pictures of a V8-engined version of the forthcoming Lexus IS coupé.
From: Autocar 16/07/2013

Land Rover Discovery facelift spotted
Land Rover is readying a number of updates for its 2014 model year Discovery SUV.
From: Autocar 16/07/2013

New BMW M3 - latest pics
Most revealing spy pics yet of BMW's next-generation M3 saloon.
From: Autocar 16/07/2013

Quick news: Ford Focus and Fiesta ST upgrades, Audi A1 trim, Vauxhall production milestone
New Ford ST power upgrades, A1 gets new S line trim, Astra estate production reaches quarter of a million at Ellesmere Port.
From: Autocar 16/07/2013

Four Millionth UK Ford Fiesta
A Ford Fiesta Zetec painted in Candy Blue and fitted with the one-litre EcoBoost turbo petrol engine is the four millionth car of that name to have been sold in the UK.
From: CARkeys 15/07/2013

Skoda Rapid Spaceback (2013) first official pictures
This is the new Skoda Rapid Spaceback that's basically an estate version of the Rapid hatchback that was launched in the UK last year.
From: CAR Magazine 15/07/2013

Volvo reveals new life-saving safety tech
If you can't make a car stronger, make it harder to crash. That's Volvo's approach, as its forthcoming XC90 replacement shows.
From: Autocar 15/07/2013

Datsun Go relaunches Japanese marque
The resurrection of the Datsun brand has been completed with the launch of its budget Go supermini.
From: Autocar 15/07/2013

Skoda Rapid Spaceback revealed
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback has been revealed ahead of its official appearance at Frankfurt in September.
From: Autocar 15/07/2013

Lexus plans BMW X1 rival
Lexus is planning to enter the booming market for compact premium SUVs with a model based on the CT200 hybrid hatchback.
From: Autocar 14/07/2013

Infiniti "needs visibility on the roads"
UK Infiniti Q50 sales are projected to match those of the firm's total sales in 2012.
From: Autocar 14/07/2013

Porsche 918 Spyder: dynamic debut
The Porsche 918 Spyder has been seen on the move in public for the first time at Goodwood.
From: Autocar 14/07/2013

Rolls-Royce Wraith in action at Goodwood
Rolls-Royce has given its new Rolls-Royce Wraith a world dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 13/07/2013

Tauro Spider V8 makes Goodwood debut
Compact Spanish roadster with 440bhp arrives in the UK.
From: Autocar 13/07/2013

Extreme Caterham 620R revealed
The Caterham 620R is the most extreme road-going Seven yet, and replaces the R500 Superlight.
From: Autocar 13/07/2013

Peugeot RCZ R revealed at Goodwood
Peugeot has revealed the RCZ-R, its most powerful production model ever, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 13/07/2013

Moving Motor Show gallery
The 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed was kicked off by the Moving Motor Show. The event gave visitors the chance to drive dozens of brand new cars on the 1.16-mile hillclimb and on a special course around Goodwood's estate.
From: Autocar 12/07/2013

Mazda 3 Fastback unveiled
Sleek new Mazda 3 Fastback offers improved practicality and a claimed average of up to 72.4mpg.
From: Autocar 12/07/2013

Seat Leon Cup Racer tackles Goodwood
Seat's Leon Cup Racer takes part in the hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 12/07/2013

McLaren 12C GT Sprint track car shown
The track-focussed McLaren 12C GT Sprint has been revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 12/07/2013

Porsche 911 GT3 UK debut
Porsche's latest-generation GT3 received its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 12/07/2013

Lamborghini Gallardo-based ItalDesign Giugiaro Parcour in action
The ItalDesign Giugiaro Parcour made its world dynamic debut in the Michelin Supercar Run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 12/07/2013

Audi A8 facelift in development
Audi is planning to give its own Mercedes-Benz S-class challenger a refresh, with a Audi A8 facelift set to be launched at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
From: Autocar 11/07/2013

Facelifted Jeep Grand Cherokee details revealed
Revised Jeep gets new eight-speed transmission, upgraded kit, more options, styling updates and a hike in efficiency.
From: Autocar 11/07/2013

Toyota GT86 could get its own race series
Toyota bosses are discussing developing a race series for the GT86 Griffon concept, developed by TRD.
From: Autocar 11/07/2013

Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing world debut
Citroen takes the wraps off its hottest open-top supermini yet, the DS3 Racing Cabrio.
From: Autocar 11/07/2013

Maserati Ghibli makes dynamic debut
BMW 5-series rival takes to the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 11/07/2013

2015 Subaru Legacy revealed for first time
The all-new Subaru Legacy will feature a Subaru WRX concept-inspired design and a hybrid powertrain.
From: Autocar 10/07/2013

A-Z of the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Here's Autocar's guide of what to look out for at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 10/07/2013

Skoda Octavia vRS makes world debut
Third-generation Octavia vRS to be offered with both punchy diesel and petrol engines; priced from £22,990.
From: Autocar 10/07/2013

BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor revealed
BMW's Concept Active Tourer Outdoor is the latest look at the forthcoming 1-series GT.
From: Autocar 10/07/2013

Vauxhall Monza Coupe concept (2013) first official pictures
The Vauxhall Monza coupe concept is a sign of things to come, says Vauxhall, and will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013. Vauxhall coupes are rare beasts: since the Cavalier-based Calibra of the '90s and smaller Corsa-based Tigra, we've only had the imported V8 Monaro and the Astra two-door.
From: CAR Magazine 08/07/2013

Bluebird DC50 electric supercar (2014) pays tribute to Land Speed Record legend
The Bluebird name is back - and this time it's on a road-legal supercar. This is the first sketch of the Bluebird DC50, an electric coupe that'll be launched in 2014 to mark 50 years since Donald Campbell's land and water speed record runs.
From: CAR Magazine 08/07/2013

VW plotting 'XR1' lightweight supercar
Volkswagen plans to create an ultralight, mid-engined sports car, with the pace of a base Porsche 911 but the fuel economy of a Golf TDI. It's codenamed 'XR1': read on for the full CAR scoop.
From: CAR Magazine 08/07/2013

Opel Monza revived for Frankfurt concept
Opel Monza concept will showcase new technology and a refined design language for the next-generation of Vauxhall and Opel models.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Caterham to bring new SUV and city car to market in 2016
Caterham will bring a crossover SUV and subcompact car to the market as early as 2016.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Renault Boss predicts two more tough years for European market
2014 and 2015 will be two more tough years for the European car market, says Renault CEO.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Mercedes S63 AMG pictures leaked
The 2014 Mercedes S63 AMG has again been leaked in internet photos, having already been accidentally revealed in a promotional video.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: Jaguar F-type design study
Jaguar will present a new design study based on the F-type at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: Skoda Fabia S2000
Skoda has enlisted the help of Freddy Loix and Sepp Wiegland to drive its Fabia S2000 on the rally stage and hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: supercar paddock
Over 40 cars will fill up the supercar paddock at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 08/07/2013

Porsche Macan set for 2014 launch
This is the long-awaited Porsche Macan, which is set to become the company's biggest-selling model after it goes on sale in less than 12 months' time.
From: Autocar 07/07/2013

Honda plans to leave visitors in awe at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Honda plans to leave visitors in awe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with legendary drivers and cars on display.
From: Autocar 07/07/2013

Saying goodbye to the BMW M3 Coupe - picture gallery
BMW says the current generation M3 Coupe will be its last - here we bid it a fond farewell.
From: Autocar 06/07/2013

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta gets Goodwood debut
Ferrari will give the F12 Berlinetta its Goodwood debut at the forthcoming Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 06/07/2013

Next-gen Porsche Panamera to get mixed-materials platform
Porsche's next-generation Panamera, due out in 2016-2017, will be based on the VW Group's new front engine/rear drive platform, called MSB.
From: Autocar 06/07/2013

Volvo announces 2014 XC90's world-first safety tech
The next Volvo XC90 SUV will arrive in 2014 with loaded with world-first safety technology to take on the Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery. The safety arsenal will include after-dark pedestrian detection, road barrier detection, as well as fully autonomous cruise control and parking capability.
From: CAR Magazine 05/07/2013

Beijing Auto looking at 'European brand' takeover
Dong Haiyang, president of Beijing Automotive Group's new international arm, claims the company is looking at acquiring an established European car maker.
From: Autocar 05/07/2013

New Caterham to cost £35k
Caterham's new joint-venture sports car with Renault Alpine will cost £35,000 and be aimed at the premium sports car market when it goes on sale next year.
From: Autocar 05/07/2013

BMW i3 spotted during final testing
BMW's i3 city car caught on camera during final testing, before going on sale in October.
From: Autocar 05/07/2013

Seat Leon Cup Racer to take on Goodwood hillclimb
Seat's Leon Cup Racer will take part in the hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 05/07/2013

MG VAT-Free Offer
MG has created a "0% VAT " offer on all models in the MG6 range. This means that the entry-level GT 1.8 Turbo S now costs £12,968.58, while the largest price reduction, applying to the Magnette diesel, is just over £3600.
From: CARkeys 04/07/2013

Vuhl 05 supercar (2013) first official pictures
The Vuhl 05 has been revealed to the media in London, making its world premier at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall. Designed to take on the likes of the KTM X-Bow and Ariel Atom as a road and track toy, the 05 is the work of two Mexican brothers who have backing from the Mexican government. It'll be on sale in Europe, expected to be its biggest market, from early 2014.
From: CAR Magazine 04/07/2013

Next-gen Maserati GranTurismo to showcase new design
Maserati's next GranTurismo and GranCabrio will reveal a new styling direction for the marque, and the cars are likely to be closer to 2+2s than today's almost full four-seaters, insiders say.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

2014 BMW 4-series cabriolet spotted
First pictures of the 4-series cabriolet on its way to performance testing.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

Quick news: Nissan's Twizy, MG6 kits, ONS production figures, BMW i3 release date
Nissan's Twizy rival, MG6 to BMW-lookalike conversions, ONS production figures, BMW i3 release date.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

New car registrations pass one million for 2013
The UK's new car market showed signs of growth in June, recording a year-on-year increase of 13 per cent compared to 2012.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

Range Rover Sport gets UK moving debut at Goodwood
New Range Rover Sport to tackle the Goodwood hill at the Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

New Mazda 3 saloon images leaked
The Mazda 3 saloon has broken cover in leaked images, one week after the official unveiling of the hatchback version.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

Icona Vulcano to debut at Salon Prive
£1.9 million one-off supercar to be shown at West London show.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

Plug-in hybrid Mercedes S-class planned
Mercedes will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the new S-class in September.
From: Autocar 04/07/2013

Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer
A major part of Vauxhall's policy recently has been to create cars for market niches it had not previously explored. The latest example is the Insignia Country Tourer, the first Vauxhall to join the now well-established group of estates with above-average off-road capability.
From: CARkeys 03/07/2013

SEAT Leon Wins Auto Express Top Award
The SEAT León has become the first car from the Spanish brand to win the overall Auto Express Car of the Year award.
From: CARkeys 03/07/2013

Google could venture into electric car market
Opportunities presented by electric cars could draw Google into the car industry in future, according to its CEO, Eric Schmidt.
From: Autocar 03/07/2013

New Range Rover stretched for Chinese market
This snatched spy shot appears to show a late prototype of the rumoured long-wheelbase Range Rover.
From: Autocar 03/07/2013

Vuhl 05 track car revealed - first pictures
The Vuhl 05 has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From: Autocar 03/07/2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA - latest spy shots
The Mercedes-Benz GLA has been spotted in a less-disguised form ahead of its 2014 reveal.
From: Autocar 03/07/2013

Innotech Aspiron to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Innotech Aspiron, a new track-day car from Czech-based company Innotech, will have its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week.
From: Autocar 03/07/2013

Honda Jazz ES Plus
The Honda Jazz ES, the mid-level car in its range, is a thing of the past, having been replaced by the ES Plus.
From: CARkeys 02/07/2013

London Congestion Charge-free cars
New rules on the congestion charge means that vehicles with emissions above 75g/km CO2 will have to pay - here's how to beat it
From: Autocar 02/07/2013

Production BMW i8 uncovered - latest spy pics
New spy pictures of radical supercar testing ahead of 2014 launch; plus interior seen for the first time.
From: Autocar 02/07/2013

UK car production up by eight per cent
UK car industry boosts economic recovery, while export figures break all-time records.
From: Autocar 02/07/2013

New 2014 Nissan Qashqai - latest spy shots
The 2014 Nissan Qashqai has again been spotted testing - this time in Southern Europe.
From: Autocar 02/07/2013

Peugeot Reclaims Pike's Peak Record
Peugeot's attempt to achieve stardom at the annual Pike's Peak hillclimb in Colorado succeeded brilliantly. Sebastien Loeb, winner of the World Rally Championship every year since 2004, drove the company's heavily-winged, four-wheel drive, 863bhp, roughly 208-shaped car up the hill in 8 minutes 13.878 seconds, just over a minute and a half under Rhys Millen's outright record.
From: CARkeys 01/07/2013

New Volkswagen Golf Estate Arrives
The estate version of the Mk6 Volkswagen Golf will become available to order at UK dealers tomorrow (July 2). It's quite the load-carrier, with a luggage volume up to parcel shelf level of 605 litres when the rear seats are in place. When they're folded down, which can be done using a remote lever at the back of the car, the capacity increases to 1620 litres.
From: CARkeys 01/07/2013

Subaru XV Becomes Cheaper Still
Back in May we reported that Subaru had reduced the price of XVs with the 1.6-litre petrol engine by £1300. Today it has announced that these cars have become £1000 cheaper still, and that two-litre petrol and diesel models are having their prices cut by the full £2300 all in one go.
From: CARkeys 01/07/2013

Volkswagen Up spawns mini-SUV
The first new variant to be spun off Volkswagen's New Small Family platform, which underpins the Up city car, is expected to be the Taigun compact SUV.
From: Autocar 01/07/2013

Quick news: VW Golf estate pricing, Subaru cuts XV costs, Leaf remains charge free
The Volkwagen Golf estate is now available to order. Prices start from £17,915 - a premium of £765 over the hatchback. The estate has a load space volume of 605 litres - up from the 380 litres of the hatchback version, but also 100 litres more than the previous generation Golf estate.
From: Autocar 01/07/2013

Renault Captur The best of both worlds
The engineers at Renault were in doubt. The Modus is Renault's compact MPV and it was badly in need of replacement. On the other hand, compact SUVs are more popular than ever and Renault didn't have one. Since developing a new car is a very costly affair, Renault had to choose. The answer is the "Capture": a combination of both an MPV and an SUV.
From: Autozine 01/07/2013

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