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Jaguar SUV spotted - latest pictures
Prototype sighting gives fresh clues to Jaguar's rakish SUV ahead of the unveiling of a concept next month.
From: Autocar 30/08/2013
McLaren P1 "virtually sold out"
The entire allocation of McLaren P1 hypercars has been sold in America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, with a handful remaining unsold in Europe.
From: Autocar 30/08/2013
Toyota commits to fuel cell production car for 2015
Japanese manufacturer says its target of producing affordable and practical hydrogen fuel cell vehicles remains on course.
From: Autocar 30/08/2013
Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport
Along with the rest of the Vauxhall Insignia range, the high-performance VXR SuperSport derivative is being given a significant makeover.
From: CARkeys 29/08/2013
Volvo Reveals Concept Coupé
Volvo's new Concept Coupé is its sportiest design since the celebrated P1800 (and succeeding models) of the 1960s and 70s. It's also the company's way of demonstrating what sort of thing it will be putting on sale over the next few years.
From: CARkeys 29/08/2013
Kia Niro concept (2013) first official pictures
Kia's radical new concept car is the Niro crossover, complete with butterfly doors, two-tone tyres and a Blake 7 cockpit in the best show car tradition. Look past the design flourishes, though, and you'll see this is a statement of intent for Kia's next niche car: a supermini-sized crossover to fight the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, and Vauxhall Mokka.
From: CAR Magazine 29/08/2013
Volvo Concept Coupe (2013) first official pictures
The Swedes have done emotional coupes before - like the C70 and the legendary P1800 - but the Volvo Concept Coupe is the first from its new designer, Thomas Ingenlath. Recruited from VW, Ingenlath says that the concept, which is underpinned by the new SPA platform (which stands for Scalable Platform Architecture) that will be used on the 2014 XC90, is both a nod to the past and a signal of intent for the future. You'll be able to see it at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
From: CAR Magazine 29/08/2013
BMW 1-Series Active Tourer spotted - latest pictures
Two variants of the BMW 1-series Active Tourer spied testing, four-wheel drive a possibility.
From: Autocar 29/08/2013
Renault boss Carlos Tavares departs
Chief operating officer Carlos Tavares will depart as Renault boss, as he speaks of desire to join GM.
From: Autocar 29/08/2013
Revised Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport launched
Facelifted 170mph Insignia VXR SuperSport to have its debut at the Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 29/08/2013
New Volvo XC90 previewed
Next-generation XC90 shown in technical drawings, powered by new range of Volvo engines and based on SPA platform.
From: Autocar 29/08/2013
Self-Driving Nissans
Nissan has announced that it intends to have autonomous vehicles which need no driver input on sale within the next seven years.
From: CARkeys 28/08/2013
Electric Volkswagens
Volkswagen will put electric versions of the Golf hatchback and up! city car on display at the Frankfurt Show next month.
From: CARkeys 28/08/2013
Ford S-MAX Concept
Regardless of the last word in its name, Ford's S-MAX Concept is surely an early preview of the next generation of one of its large MPVs.
From: CARkeys 28/08/2013
Ford S-Max concept (2013) first official pictures
This is new Ford S-Max MPV, in thinly veiled concept car form. In all but the spangliest details though, this is Ford's sporty new MPV, ushering in a host of on-board tech features, and a new 1.5-litre Ecoboost petrol engine.
From: CAR Magazine 28/08/2013
Ford S-Max Concept unveiled
S-Max Concept gets new Ford face and will have its full public debut at the Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Dacia Duster facelift revealed
Revised Dacia Duster shown ahead of a Frankfurt motor show debut, will come to the UK in 2016.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Citroen Cactus concept teased
The first teaser picture of the Citroen Cactus concept has been released, prior to the car's debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Ford Tourneo and Grand Tourneo pricing announced
Ford's new Tourneo MPV priced from £14,245, deliveries expected before the end of the year.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R technical details revealed
414bhp Hybrid-R technical secrets released, as Toyota eyes up a racing future for the concept.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Volvo Concept Coupe set for Frankfurt debut
395bhp Volvo Concept Coupe coupe sets a new design direction for the company; inspired by Volvo P1800.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Next Toyota Prius to get improved powertrain and dynamics
Toyota boss Satoshi Ogiso says advances in battery, electric motor and petrol engine technologies mean the next Prius will be significantly more efficient.
From: Autocar 28/08/2013
Peugeot 308 R concept (2013) first picture and full specs
The Peugeot 308 R could be the biggest hint yet that Peugeot is getting its mojo back. Carrying the RCZ concept's styling into production was a good start, and the new 208 GTi is a pleasantly surprising hoot, but for bigger smiles you'll want this: a 270bhp, carbonfibre-clad hot hatch that'll give an Audi S3 a fright, and leave a Golf GTI in its tyre tracks.
From: CAR Magazine 27/08/2013
Infiniti Q30 concept (2013) first picture of Vettel-tuned A-class rival
We've seen the design sketch of the new Infiniti Q30, and now here's the first picture of the idea made real: it's the Q30 concept car that'll attend the Frankfurt motor show in September.
From: CAR Magazine 27/08/2013
Audi S3 Sportback (2013) prices revealed
Audi has revealed prices for the new S3 Sportback ahead of its arrival in September. The BMW M135i and Mercedes A45 AMG rival starts at £31,260 for the six-speed manual, but you'll want to pay an extra £1,480 and get the six-speed twin-clutch S-tronic 'box that helps the five-door version of Audi's 296bhp Quattro hot hatch see off 0 to 62mph in 4.9sec.
From: CAR Magazine 27/08/2013
Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE (2013) first official pictures
Here's Peugeot's salvo in the fight to make cars more economical: the 208 Hybrid FE. The supermini concept can achieve a claimed average of 112mpg (and a maximum of 141mpg), and emits only 49g/km of CO2.
From: CAR Magazine 27/08/2013
Revised Peugeot 3008 unveiled
Facelifted Peugeot 3008 will be revealed at the Frankfurt motor show, Hybrid4 version also expected.
From: Autocar 27/08/2013
New Peugeot 308 - latest pictures
Peugeot is plotting a shift upmarket with the second-generation 308, set to be revealed at the Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 27/08/2013
Revised Jaguar XF spotted
Facelifted Jaguar XF shows major changes, with new engines, a new look and a reduction in weight all planned.
From: Autocar 27/08/2013
Volkswagen e-Golf and e-Up unveiled
Two new all-electric models from Volkswagen to form centrepiece at Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 27/08/2013
Enhanced Hyundai ix35 Arrives
The mid-life update of the Hyundai ix35 takes effect on September 1, when the new models go on sale in the UK priced from £16,995.
From: CARkeys 26/08/2013
Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE unveiled
Concept car built with Le Mans knowledge emits just 49g/km Co2, to be displayed at Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 26/08/2013
Peugeot 308 R set for Frankfurt debut
270bhp Peugeot 308 R will be revealed alongside the standard Peugeot 308 hatchback in Frankfurt.
From: Autocar 26/08/2013
Peugeot 5008 facelift revealed
Facelifted Peugeot 5008 MPV to be shown at Frankfurt Motor Show.
From: Autocar 26/08/2013
New Ford Mustang Spotted - latest pics
Latest generation of Ford's muscle car to arrive in UK showrooms in 2014, expected to be revealed at the New York motor show next year.
From: Autocar 25/08/2013
Land Rover Discovery facelift to go on sale this year
Test mules are in the final stages of development ahead of a debut at the Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 24/08/2013
Jaguar tops JD Power Dealer Satisfaction survey
Jaguar beats Japanese brands to the top spot for satisfaction in its dealer network.
From: Autocar 23/08/2013
Audi S1 spotted - latest pics
The Renault Clio RS-rivalling S1 is expected to run a new turbocharged 2.0-litre version of Audi's in-house-developed EA888 engine.
From: Autocar 23/08/2013
New Kia Soul unveiled in full European specification
Second generation Kia Soul remains faithful to outgoing quirky crossover but offers improved driving dynamics and refinement.
From: Autocar 23/08/2013
Jaguar F-type R coupe spotted
The 542bhp R is expected to headline Jaguar's F-type coupe range, which is to launch next year.
From: Autocar 23/08/2013
Spyker B6 Venator Spyder for Salon Prive
New Spyker supercar will receive its European debut in London next month, to go on sale in 2014.
From: Autocar 23/08/2013
2014 Audi A8 Revealed
A lightly revised Audi A8 will make its debut at the Frankfurt Show next month. The aluminium-bodied luxury saloon has undergone a front- and rear-end redesign, and there's a new range of interior upholstery and inlays.
From: CARkeys 22/08/2013
BMW Concept X5 eDrive (2013) plug-in hybrid revealed
Sharing the stage with the BMW i3 at the Frankfurt motor show is the BMW Concept X5 eDrive.
From: CAR Magazine 22/08/2013
Vuhl 05 to go into production
Production of the Vühl 05 will begin in November, following a number of pre-orders for the lightweight sports car after its public debut at Goodwood.
From: Autocar 22/08/2013
New Chevrolet Camaro set for Frankfurt debut
The new Chevrolet Camaro coupé and convertible will be shown for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show next month.
From: Autocar 22/08/2013
Hybrid Range Rovers
The first examples of the full-sized Range Rover Hybrid and smaller Range Rover Sport Hybrid will arrive at UK dealerships in early 2014.
From: CARkeys 21/08/2013
Mercedes S-Class Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes already has two hybrids - the diesel-electric S 300 and the petrol electric S 400 - in its S-Class luxury saloon range. Now comes news of a third.
From: CARkeys 21/08/2013
European Market Shows Recovery
It's been a long time since we've been able to say anything like this, but car registrations across Europe actually looked quite promising in July, according to the latest report by JATO Dynamics.
From: CARkeys 21/08/2013
Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid (2013) first pictures
Land Rover is entering a new hybrid era with two new part-electric models: the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid. Both cars use an identical diesel-electric drivetrain, post identical economy and CO2 claims, and should offer comparable performance to their V8 sisters. Too good to be true? Read on the for complete tech spec.
From: CAR Magazine 21/08/2013
Vauxhall Monza concept (2013) the new high-tech coupe revealed
Vauxhall will unveil its new Monza coupe concept at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2013, exactly 36 years after the original Monza was revealed at the very same event. This sleek new Vauxhall isn't a retro throwback though - it sports a cutting-edge gas/electric powertrain that promises to be even more frugal than Vauxhall's own 235mpg Ampera.
From: CAR Magazine 21/08/2013
Vauxhall Monza set for Frankfurt debut
Radical coupé concept previews marque's new design language and new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine.
From: Autocar 21/08/2013
Facelifted Audi A8 gets more power
New engine and clever lighting options for facelifted Audi A8.
From: Autocar 21/08/2013
Tesla Model S achieves best-ever crash test score
The Tesla Model S has set records for crash-test performance in North America.
From: Autocar 21/08/2013
Free Servicing For SsangYong Korando
SsangYong is offering free servicing for five years (or for the first five services, if that happens sooner) on the Korando crossover SUV.
From: CARkeys 20/08/2013
Skoda And The Ice Cream Van
Skoda caused a bit of a stir a few years ago when it made a life-sized Fabia cake for television advertising purposes, and it's probably hoping that its latest project will be equally well-received by the public.
From: CARkeys 20/08/2013
Ferrari 458 Speciale
A new version of the Ferrari 458 will make its debut at the Frankfurt Show next month. The 458 Speciale's five-litre V8 engine produces a maximum of 597bhp (though you have to rev it to 9000rpm to make this happen) and allows the car to accelerate from 0-62mph in three seconds flat and from 0-124mph in 9.1.
From: CARkeys 20/08/2013
2014 Range Rover Evoque
A little less than two years after its launch, the Range Rover Evoque is being given its first update, and the revised model will go on sale in the UK towards the end of 2013.
From: CARkeys 20/08/2013
The New Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen has revealed some of the details of the new Golf R, which will make its world debut at next month's Frankfurt Show.
From: CARkeys 20/08/2013
Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG and ML63 AMG tuned by Brabus
Brabus has unveiled two of its latest creations, based on the Mercedes ML63 AMG and GL63 AMG.
From: Autocar 20/08/2013
Jaguar XJ updates revealed
The Jaguar XJ has been updated for the 2014 model year, benefitting primarily from equipment upgrades.
From: Autocar 20/08/2013
New Volkswagen Golf R revealed
Hot four-wheel-drive Mk7 Golf promises to be the quickest yet with a 0-62mph time of 4.9sec.
From: Autocar 20/08/2013
Mercedes-Benz S500 plug-in hybrid revealed
Third hybrid in Mercedes-Benz S-class range to make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month.
From: Autocar 20/08/2013
More Mercedes S 63 AMG Details
We gave preliminary information about the 577bhp Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG almost exactly a month ago (see previous story) and promised that we would publish UK pricing and specifications as soon as they were announced.
From: CARkeys 19/08/2013
New Arrival In Ford Kuga Line-Up
Ford has extended the Kuga compact SUV range by introducing a new trim level called Titanium X Sport.
From: CARkeys 19/08/2013
Pricing For Small-Diesel Honda CR-V
The 1.6-litre diesel engine already available, as of earlier this year, in the Honda Civic is now being fitted to the CR-V.
From: CARkeys 19/08/2013
CAR tech: what's next for car interior design?
Your new car could soon be as thoughtful, powerful and communicative as KITT from the Knight Rider TV series.
From: CAR Magazine 19/08/2013
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept (2013) first picture of 400bhp Yaris
Here's the first image of Toyota's new hot hatch concept: a Yaris Hybrid boasting a faintly ridiculous 400bhp power output.
From: CAR Magazine 19/08/2013
Frankfurt motor show 2013: CAR's A-Z guide
The 65th Frankfurt motor show kicks off on 10 September 2013. The event features 1000 exhibitors and is set to attract around 1 million visitors during its fortnight in the spotlight.
From: CAR Magazine 19/08/2013
New Honda Civic Type R - latest pics
The new Honda Civic Type R has been spotted testing again at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 19/08/2013
Touring Superleggera Bentley Flying Star for Salon Prive
Milan-based custom car maker Touring Superleggera will showcase its Bentley Continental Flying Star at Salon Privé next month.
From: Autocar 19/08/2013
Pebble Beach concours d'elegance 2013 - show gallery
A 1934 Packard took top honours in one of the world's most exclusive car shows which also revealed the 1100bhp Laraki Epitome concept.
From: Autocar 19/08/2013
New Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 racer revealed
Race car's name hints at high-performance Nissan GT-R expected to be unveiled at Tokyo motor show.
From: Autocar 17/08/2013
Galpin GTR1 unveiled at Pebble Beach
Bespoke sports car is 'a vision of what a Ford GT may have looked and performed like today'; powered by a 1024bhp 5.4-litre V8.
From: Autocar 17/08/2013
Pebble Beach 2013 - picture gallery
Modern and historic highlights from the Pebble Beach event so far, including the public debut of the production Porsche 918 Spyder.
From: Autocar 17/08/2013
Cadillac Elmiraj (2013) first official pictures
This imposing coupe is the Cadillac Elmiraj concept. Designed as an American take on the Mercedes S-class coupe format, the Elmiraj stands 5.2m long and seats four passengers in an opulent cabin.
The car also sports Cadillac's new 'V Sport' moniker, which will feature across the Cadillac range soon, copying the success of BMW's M Sport models, and Audi S-line cars.
From: CAR Magazine 16/08/2013
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille revealed
Exclusive six-part 'Legends' series continues with the launch of the Jean-Pierre Wimille edition.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Spyker B6 Venator Spyder unveiled at Pebble Beach
Open-top version of Dutch sports car concept will make production in 2014.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Revised Audi A8 - first images
Design sketches give first clues to mid-life updates; reveal expected at Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Castle three-wheeler to re-ignite Morgan rivalry
A long-forgotten British marque is being revived to rekindle its near-100-year-old rivalry with Morgan.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Next-gen Audi A4 scooped
Fifth generation of the A4, due in 2015, to be offered with a plug-in hybrid drivertain.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Honda NSX Concept-GT race car revealed
Honda NSX race car to compete later this year, ahead of the road car's launch.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Lexus LF-CC concept to become Super GT500 competition car
The Lexus LF-CC coupé concept, which was revealed at the 2012 Paris motor show, is set to become a Super GT race car.
From: Autocar 16/08/2013
Fiat 500 GQ
In a move which might be considered ironic in some circles, Fiat has created an edition of the 500 aimed specifically at male buyers.
From: CARkeys 15/08/2013
BMW M4 concept revealed
BMW has closely previewed its hotly anticipated new M4 coupe with a stunning new concept car.
From: Autocar 15/08/2013
Porsche 918 Spyder revealed in final production form
The Porsche 918 Spyder has been spotted in final production form for the first time.
From: Autocar 15/08/2013
Infiniti appoints Simon Cox as design director
Infiniti has appointed Simon Cox to a top position at its new London Paddington design studio.
From: Autocar 15/08/2013
Jaguar SUV spotted - first picture
As revealed this week, a concept version of the SUV is due to be seen at the Frankfurt motor show next month before going into production in 2016.
From: Autocar 15/08/2013
BMW 8-series return denied by bosses
Officials from BMW have rejected suggestions that the firm is pressing ahead with development of a new range-topping coupé with the 8-series badge.
From: Autocar 15/08/2013
Refreshed Skoda Yeti
The facelifted version of the Skoda Yeti will have its world premiere at the Frankfurt Show. Mechanically, there are very few changes, though the new range will include a 104bhp 1.6 TDI front-wheel drive diesel with seven-speed semi-automatic DSG transmission and a 168bhp 2.0 TDI with six-speed DSG and four-wheel drive.
From: CARkeys 14/08/2013
Mercedes Reveals Compact SUV
The Mercedes-Benz GLA, due to be revealed at the Frankfurt Show in about a month's time, is the company's first contender in the increasingly popular premium compact SUV sector.
From: CARkeys 14/08/2013
Mercedes GLA crossover (2013) first official pictures
This is the new Mercedes GLA crossover, an A-class in combat trousers and hiking boots. Previewed by the Concept GLA displayed at Frankfurt earlier in 2013, the production GLA is available with two- or four-wheel drive, manual or twin-clutch transmissions, and a range of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines shared with the A-class hatch.
From: CAR Magazine 14/08/2013
Audi Quattro concept (2013) first sketches of new super-coupe
This is our first look at Audi's new Quattro concept, the latest evolution of Ingolstadt's plot to build a flagship super-coupe inspired by its Eighties all-wheel drive icon. However, it doesn't just look a whole lot more aggressive than the original 2010 Quattro concept - it's also massively punchier under the skin.
From: CAR Magazine 14/08/2013
Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Edition for Pebble Beach
Le Mans-inspired Mulsanne to be shown at Pebble Beach; specification inspired by race-winning drivers.
From: Autocar 14/08/2013
Quick news: Hennessey-tuned 458, Ford Everest, Hyundai's HMI concept
Hennessey tunes the Ferrari 458 Italia to give 728bhp, meanwhile Ford shows new SUV concept.
From: Autocar 14/08/2013
SsangYong Turismo MPV
SsangYong insists that its new large MPV, on sale in the UK now, is a car rather than, as is often the case, a converted van. Either way, it's a bit of a monster.
From: CARkeys 13/08/2013
BMW Z4 sDrive 18i (2013) CAR review
When BMW facelifted the Z4 late last year, you'd have been forgiven for thinking it was administered placebo medicine. Apparently, the new car has reshaped headlights and a revised side 'gill' vent. Mercifully, the powertrain updates are easier to identify - especially in the case of this new entry-level Z4 18i model.
From: CAR Magazine 13/08/2013
Jaguar SUV to launch in 2016
The most radical new Jaguar for decades has been given the green light for production in 2016, Autocar can reveal.
From: Autocar 13/08/2013
The next seven Jaguars revealed
Jaguar's SUV, the company's answer to the Range Rover Evoque, has been confirmed for production in 2016.
From: Autocar 13/08/2013
Murray T25 and T27 confirmed for production
Gordon Murray's innovative T25 and T27 city cars have been sold to an unnamed manufacturer ahead of a projected market launch in 2016.
From: Autocar 13/08/2013
Mercedes shows GLA in official sketch
Two new drawings preview the GLA's design; full reveal will be at September's Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 13/08/2013
New Nissan X-Trail - latest pictures
Next generation X-Trail will target the Ford Mondeo and other big saloons; new Nissan SUV will be a road-biased seven seater.
From: Autocar 13/08/2013
New Honda Civic Type R - first pics
Honda's new 300bhp hot hatch begins testing at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 13/08/2013
Ford Announces Lowest-CO2 Focus
A new version of the Ford Focus will almost certainly be the first petrol-engined car of its size to be sold in Europe with an official CO2 rating of under 100g/km.
From: CARkeys 12/08/2013
CAR tech: who's to blame for your car's terrible fuel economy?
In early 2013 Audi lost a case brought by the Advertising Standard Agency (ASA) because of 'misleading' fuel economy figures used in an advert, after a customer complained they couldn't get anywhere near the 68mpg quoted.
From: CAR Magazine 12/08/2013
Jaguar considering smaller front-wheel-drive model
New range of compact front-wheel-drive models might be essential to meet stringent future CO2 targets, but their potential commercial success is questionable.
From: Autocar 12/08/2013
How Victor Muller plans to revive Spyker
Spyker boss Victor Muller is a certifiable car nut and, right now, his enthusiasm is banging against the rev limiter.
From: Autocar 12/08/2013
New 600-plus bhp 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT8 spotted
Numerous test mules spotted in the US spark rumours of a new 'Hellcat' engine, producing over 600bhp.
From: Autocar 12/08/2013
Honda Civic Tourer (2013) first official pictures
The new Honda Civic Tourer might just be a better looker than its hatchback brother. Binning the split rear window tailgate and forming a 'floating roofline' makes for a decent-looking estate - but we expected that after clapping eyes on the concept car.
From: CAR Magazine 11/08/2013
New BMW 5-series spotted
Seventh-gen BMW exec to shed weight and get a new generation of engines; on sale early 2016.
From: Autocar 11/08/2013
Spyker D8 to return in 2014
Spyker is set to unveil a revised D8 Peking to Paris super-SUV at next year's Geneva motor show, eight years after the original concept appeared at the Swiss expo.
From: Autocar 11/08/2013
Infiniti supercar due within five years
Infiniti's halo supercar could be on sale by 2018, sources tell Autocar.
From: Autocar 10/08/2013
Citroen set to launch 'simple' C-line brand
The C-line will mark a revolution for Citroen in recasting itself as a value brand that will offer simplicity and be pitched at customers who "seek a balance between cost and functionality".
From: Autocar 10/08/2013
Bolt from the blue: driving Jaguar's Project 7
Jaguar's Project 7 went from zero to tyre-shredding reality in just four months and burst onto the scene without warning to wow petrolheads the world over.
From: Autocar 10/08/2013
New Nissan X-Trail spotted
New Nissan X-Trail will target the Ford Mondeo and other big saloons, will be a road-biased seven-seater.
From: Autocar 09/08/2013
Audi MPV gets green light
The long-awaited first MPV from Audi is given a big thumbs-up ahead of a possible Frankfurt reveal.
From: Autocar 09/08/2013
Kia to unveil new concept at the Frankfurt motor show
New compact Kia concept sets out to offer a stylish and rugged car for dealing with urban environments.
From: Autocar 09/08/2013
BMW X4 spotted testing
BMW X4 spotted testing near Munich, design closely follows Shanghai concept.
From: Autocar 09/08/2013
Infiniti Q30 concept (2013) first picture of Infiniti's 1-series rival
This is our first look at the new Infiniti Q30 hatchback's styling, in official design sketch form. Infiniti will display the actual Q30 concept at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2013 - the showroom model goes into production in 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 08/08/2013
Renault to focus on existing electric stock, says EV boss
Renault will not look to bring any further electric vehicles to market, relying instead on its existing stock.
From: Autocar 08/08/2013
BMW 1-series chases low emissions
A series of super-economical versions of the upcoming front-drive BMW 1-series is in the works, and will likely be sold under the firm's EfficientDynamics (ED) banner.
From: Autocar 08/08/2013
Infiniti Q30 concept set for Frankfurt reveal
New premium Infiniti Q30 concept designed to appeal to younger, more modern customers.
From: Autocar 08/08/2013
Vauxhall's New Small Engine
A new Vauxhall engine which could prove to be a rival to the smallest unit in Ford's EcoBoost family will make its debut in the ADAM next year.
From: CARkeys 07/08/2013
Hyundai Reveals Next-Generation i10
Hyundai has issued the first official pictures of the new i10, a city car scheduled to go into production in Turkey (where the larger i20 is already built) next month.
From: CARkeys 07/08/2013
Hyundai i10 (2013) first official pictures
This is the new second-gen Hyundai i10. Aimed directly at the VW Up, Hyundai's new city car will take the fight to Volkswagen armed with a roomier cabin and trickle-down luxury car gadgets, like automatic climate control, a heated leather steering wheel, and cruise control.
From: CAR Magazine 07/08/2013
Vauxhall Adam gets new 1.0-litre engine
New three-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 113bhp, expected to average over 50mpg and claimed to be as refined as a four-cylinder.
From: Autocar 07/08/2013
Toyota to reveal new hybrid concept at Frankfurt
New Hybrid-R concept to be shown at Frankfurt motor show, "not related" to GT86.
From: Autocar 07/08/2013
New Mini to be revealed in November
The new, third-generation Mini will be revealed on 18 November, a date which also marks the 107th birthday of the original Mini designer Sir Alec Issigonis.
From: Autocar 07/08/2013
Chevrolet plans model upgrades for Frankfurt
A new version of the Spark, plus model upgrades for the Chevrolet range, to be released at Frankfurt.
From: Autocar 07/08/2013
UK Car Registrations July 2013
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has increased its forecast for new car registrations in the UK this year to 2.216 million units following a seventeenth successive month of growth in July.
From: CARkeys 06/08/2013
Mitsubishi Shogun Price Drop
Although Mitsubishi's UK registrations overall have been substantially better this year than they were in 2012, the importer has felt the need to apply a hefty price cut to the Shogun SUV.
From: CARkeys 06/08/2013
CAR tech: how much F1 is in the McLaren P1?
We're forever told racing tech makes for better road cars, but is that true, even in the case of the £866,000 McLaren P1? CAR tech looks at the similarities between Jenson Button's weekend racer and McLaren's hybrid supercar.
From: CAR Magazine 06/08/2013
Encouraging upswing in new car registrations
Double-digit growth for the UK car industry in July has prompted analysts to improve their forecast for this year's new car registrations.
From: Autocar 06/08/2013
Citroen C4 Picasso
Space is the most important feature of any MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle). Which such a practical family vehicle things like luxury or handling come second. Or they're even forgotten entirely. Citroen wants to change all that! The "C4 Picasso" promises to be as spacious and comfortable as its rivals, while at the same time adding good looks and a strong personality to the mix.
From: Autozine 06/08/2013
Ford To Increase Fiesta ST Production
The popularity, particularly in this country, of the Fiesta ST hot hatch has been such that Ford says it is having to boost production to keep up.
From: CARkeys 05/08/2013
More Powerful Audi A3 Diesel
Audi has added the 181bhp version of its two-litre turbo diesel engine to the A3 range. Available only with the Sport or S line trim levels, but with a choice of front- or four-wheel drive, the new model accelerates from 0-62mph in a little over seven seconds but has combined fuel economy of up to 68.9mpg and official CO2 emissions as low as 108g/km.
From: CARkeys 05/08/2013
Volkswagen Tiguan Match
The Volkswagen Tiguan SE has been replaced by the Tiguan Match, which according to VW has £700 worth of extra equipment despite being £450 cheaper.
From: CARkeys 05/08/2013
Subaru BRZ STi (2013) range-topping BRZ on the way
Subaru has revealed teasing shots of the new BRZ STi. Almost two years after Subaru previewed the BRZ via the Concept STi (pictured, right), these new shots confirm a production version is on the way - though it's unclear if it'll be tuned-up performance version, or merely a fettled and bodykitted refresh.
From: CAR Magazine 05/08/2013
Caterham Seven to use Suzuki three-cylinder turbo power (2013)
Caterham has announced its new entry-level Seven will cost less than £17,000 and use a three-cylinder, turbocharged engine sourced from Suzuki. The new car will go on sale in the autumn of 2013, with first customer deliveries expected in November.
From: CAR Magazine 05/08/2013
Honda NSX prototype seen on track
A prototype version of the Honda NSX has lapped the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, ahead of its public debut in August.
From: Autocar 05/08/2013
The road to the BMW i3
The i3 is BMW's electric future, but where would it be without its past? Hilton Holloway investigates.
From: Autocar 03/08/2013
Renault kills Twingo 133 - what's next for the little RS hot hatch?
The new Renault Twingo is only months away, so Renault has killed off production of the outgoing RS 133 model. It could spell the end of naturally aspirated Renaultsport- and be the final city-car sized export from Dieppe. Read on for the full story.
From: CAR Magazine 02/08/2013
Two new Smart concepts for Frankfurt
Mercedes-Benz is poised to preview the all-new Smart Fortwo and Forfour with a pair of concepts at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
From: Autocar 02/08/2013
No front-drive Smart SUV, says Mercedes boss
Mercedes won't use a new front-wheel drive platform developed with Renault-Nissan as the basis for a Smart-badged SUV.
From: Autocar 02/08/2013
Quick news: Nissan Terrano returns; £199 a month Golf GTD; new A3 engine
VW Golf GTD finance deal; Nissan Terrano to launch in India; new MD at Volkswagen UK; new Fiat Punto Sporting trim; new diesel for Audi A3.
From: Autocar 02/08/2013
Ten facts about the new Mini
The next-generation Mini is an essential model for BMW. But the full impact it will make is only just becoming clear.
From: Autocar 02/08/2013
Opel pulls out of Australia
The Opel brand has closed its operations in Australia, less than a year after expanding there. The announcement was made today, and is with immediate effect.
From: Autocar 02/08/2013
Four Figures For MG3
MG has today announced the startling fact that prices for its new supermini, the MG3, will be under £10,000 from the bottom to the top of the range.
From: CARkeys 01/08/2013
Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corse (2013) first pictures of final Gallardo
Wave goodbye to the Lamborghini Gallardo forever with this final special edition: the Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse. Forget the previous Superleggera and Super Trofeo Stradale models: the Gallardo Squadra Corse is the most track-focused, hardcore Gallardo ever, and marks the end of a mammoth decade-long lifespan for Sant'Agata's baby V10 supercar.
From: CAR Magazine 01/08/2013
Lotus to create 100 new jobs (2013)
Lotus is bouncing back from the five-car plan debacle that saw its CEO Dany Bahar dismissed for professional misconduct, and an ambitious plot to launch a Porsche-slaying five-car range go up in smoke without so much a test mule spy shot.
From: CAR Magazine 01/08/2013
Ferrari ups profits while cutting production (2013) CAR report
Eyebrows were raised in May 2013 when Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo confirmed to a group of journalists, including CAR's own Ben Barry, that the illustrious supercar maker wanted to slow its production rate and sell fewer cars in 2013.
From: CAR Magazine 01/08/2013
Next-generation Audi Q7 spied testing
The platform for Audi's next-generation Q7 will be the same as the forthcoming Bentley SUV, Autocar has learned.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
New Alpina B4 and B6 spotted
Alpina's next two models, the B4 and B6 Gran Coupé, have been spied in testing.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
New Jaguar SUV tipped for Frankfurt motor show debut
Jaguar declines to comment on reports that SUV concept will be shown at September's Frankfurt motor show.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
MG 3 to cost from £8399
MG has announced prices and standard specification for the MG 3 supermini range.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
Quick news: Toyota Aygo updated; Ferrari profits; free VW insurance
Toyota offers new Aygo and Avensis models, Land Rover's Electric Defender undergoes trials, British Gas offers free charging points for EV owners.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
UK car insurance industry must "put its house in order" say MPs
Insurance market must take better steps to avoid fraudulent whiplash claims, says government report.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
Lotus announces 100 new jobs
Lotus is to create more than 100 new engineering and manufacturing jobs. It will recruit 45 specialist engineers, 40 manufacturing operatives and 18 graduates.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
Google Glass banned for drivers
Drivers won't be allowed to use Google's new Glass smart eyewear on the road - even though the product has yet to go on sale.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
British solar-powered racer unveiled
Cambridge University Eco Racing team has officially launched its bid for victory in this year's World Solar Challenge in Australia.
From: Autocar 01/08/2013
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