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    Peugeot 308 SW UK Pricing
    Peugeot's new 308 SW, the estate version of the 2014 Car of the Year-winning hatchback, is available to order now from UK dealers priced from £16,845.
    From: CARkeys 31/03/2014

    New Jaguar SUV to launch in 2016
    Jaguar's C-X17 SUV will aim to take on the Porsche Macan when it goes on sale in two years time, featuring the same all-aluminium architecture as the XE.
    From: Autocar 31/03/2014

    Trion Nemesis hypercar targets Bugatti and Koenigsegg
    Trion - a start-up American supercar firm - plans to develop V8-powered Nemesis model with 1973bhp and 270mph-plus top speed.
    From: Autocar 31/03/2014

    Quick news: Opel out of China; Toyota FCV trials; Subaru's dealer plan
    GM to pull Opel out of China after 21 years; Toyota to start FCV trials in 2015, Subaru aims to shore-up poor sales with more dealers.
    From: Autocar 31/03/2014

    Celebrating the Land Rover Discovery - picture special
    This year the Land Rover Discovery celebrates its 25th birthday. We look back on four generations of the best-selling off-roader.
    From: Autocar 31/03/2014

    Bond in Motion exhibition - picture special
    The 'Bond in Motion' exhibition, the largest official collection of James Bond vehicles, has opened at the London Film Museum in Covent Garden.
    From: Autocar 30/03/2014

    Hamilton dominates Malaysian GP
    Lewis Hamilton cruised to his 23rd career Grand Prix victory in the 2014 Malaysian GP.
    From: Autocar 30/03/2014

    Expanded Audi TT range to spawn new family car
    Larger TT line-up planned to combat falling coupé sales and diminished demand for compact niche models.
    From: Autocar 30/03/2014

    Andrew Jordan victorious in the opening round of BTCC 2014
    Reigning champion grabs two race wins as the British Touring Car Championship gets underway at Brands Hatch.
    From: Autocar 30/03/2014

    New Audi TT - exclusive picture gallery
    We take a close look at the new third-generation Audi TT, Ingolstadt's newest sports car which goes on sale next year.
    From: Autocar 29/03/2014

    Hot Range Rover Sport planned for 2015
    New performance-oriented Range Rover Sport to get at least 542bhp ahead of going on sale early next year.
    From: Autocar 28/03/2014

    Aston Martin DB5 lives on in 'new' British sports car
    David Brown Automotive will launch 'retro' sports car in Monaco next month; Speedback GT is based on Jag XKR platform and will command six-figure price tag.
    From: Autocar 28/03/2014

    Volkswagen Group readies revolutionary new petrol engine tech
    New technology including coasting and variable compression ratios to lead a surge in petrol engine efficiency for the VW Group.
    From: Autocar 28/03/2014

    Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans racer - first pictures
    Hybrid LMP1 car, described as the most complex Porsche race car to date, takes to the track for the first time in its racing livery.
    From: Autocar 28/03/2014

    New BMW X7 SUV confirmed
    BMW has confirmed the launch of a new range-topping SUV model, called the X7.
    From: Autocar 28/03/2014

    Volvo V40 Gets New Engines
    Two of what will eventually become eight engines in Volvo's new Drive-E family are being introduced to the V40 this year.
    From: CARkeys 27/03/2014

    Toyota TS040 Hybrid (2014) first official pictures
    Toyota has shown its hand as the titanic clash of the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans draws ever closer. This is the Toyota TS040 Hybrid, which will fight the Audi R18 Ultra and Porsche 919 Hybrid for LMP1 honours this year.
    From: CAR Magazine 27/03/2014

    Best car deals: VW Tiguan, Mercedes M-class and SLK, Kia Picanto
    The best new car deals and new car leasing deals for this week, including offers on the VW Tiguan, Mercedes M-class and SLK, Kia Picanto and Mazda MX-5.
    From: Autocar 27/03/2014

    Revised Mastretta MXT sports car for 2015 launch
    A reworked Mastretta MXT sports car will be revealed later this year, with plans to launch the Mexican brand in Europe from 2015 set to follow.
    From: Autocar 27/03/2014

    New Volkswagen Golf R estate in development
    Hot new Golf R estate spotted testing at the Nürburgring, but VW won't confirm if it's green-lit for production.
    From: Autocar 27/03/2014

    440bhp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
    To celebrate forty years of selling cars in the UK, Mitsubishi has created an FQ-440 MR special edition of the Lancer Evolution X.
    From: CARkeys 26/03/2014

    UK Pricing For New Volkswagen Polo
    Volkswagen has confirmed that the 2014 model year Polo, which you'll be able to order from April 23 and will appear in UK dealerships from July, will be priced between £11,100 and £19,715.
    From: CARkeys 26/03/2014

    Seat confirms new SUV model: is Skoda next?
    Seat has officially announced today that it is developing an all-new compact SUV model to join the Spanish outfit's range in 2016.
    From: CAR Magazine 26/03/2014

    Peugeot confirms Dakar rally motorsport return for 2015
    Peugeot has announced today it will enter the 2015 Dakar rally. It brings to an end a 25-year absence from the off-road endurance race for Peugeot, which it won four times (1987, 1988 1989 and 1990).
    From: CAR Magazine 26/03/2014

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X FQ-440 MR (2014) first official picture
    Mitsubishi is unleashing a comeback-special Evo X to celebrate the company's 40th Anniversary in the UK.
    From: CAR Magazine 26/03/2014

    Ten British Touring Car Championship drivers to watch
    The BTCC kicks off at Brands Hatch this weekend, and here are the ten drivers we predict to make the biggest waves.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    Mercedes GT AMG nears summer Grand Prix reveal
    The new Mercedes-Benz GT AMG has entered the final stages of its development ahead of its expected reveal at the German Grand Prix in July.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    First-ever Seat SUV confirmed for 2016
    Seat will add an SUV to its line-up in 2016, the Spanish car maker's boss Jürgen Stackmann has officially confirmed.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    Quick news: Zenos in the US; Venom GT special; Audi's Le Mans livery
    Zenos cars announces US dealer, Hennessey Venom GT celebrates speed record, Audi reveals R18 e-tron race livery.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X back in the UK with new special edition
    New Evo special edition coming to the UK in strictly limited numbers to celebrate Mitsubishi's 40th anniversary in Europe, priced at £50,000.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    Peugeot confirms Dakar challenge in 2015
    French manufacturer returns to the world's toughest cross-country rally after 25 years with 2008-based car.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    Renault confirms Caterham joint venture will be axed
    Joint venture project officially canned, according to media reports, but Renault confirms Alpine sports car will go on sale in 2016.
    From: Autocar 26/03/2014

    Aston Martin plans new model blitz
    A rush of fresh funding into the UK supercar maker means development on the company's Lagonda SUV is able to move forward.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    New Lada budget saloon shows next-generation Renault-Nissan platform
    Unconfirmed reports name new saloon prototype as Lada Vesta, which will enter production next year and will become the sister car to a new Datsun saloon.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    Facelifted Volkswagen Polo goes on sale from £11k
    Subtle redesign hides significant mechanical updates to Volkswagen's supermini, which goes on sale today.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    New 355bhp Mercedes CLA45 AMG Shooting Brake spied
    CLA45 AMG Shooting Brake to launch next year as part of new CLA Shooting Brake range, powered by the same 2.0-litre engine as the A45 AMG hatchback.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    Honda to slash production in Swindon, placing 340 jobs at risk
    Japanese manufacturer announces plans to scale down its shift patterns in Swindon, resulting in the potential loss of hundreds of jobs.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    Seven BTCC champions: Andrew Jordan
    Reigning champion Andrew Jordan says he won't be looking over his shoulder at the six other title winners on grid when he sets out to defend his British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    Volvo's new KERS system to reduce fuel use by 25 per cent
    New energy recovery tech could result in a leap forward in fuel consumption, while also reducing production costs, with KERS-based systems set to be introduced around 2020.
    From: Autocar 25/03/2014

    BMW to launch hybrid sports car with Toyota
    The first fruit of an alliance between BMW and Toyota will be a two-seat sports car that will bring performance-boosting supercapacitor technology to a series-production model for the first time.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    New cars 2014: what's coming when
    All-new models and fresh looks for familiar faces, here are some of this year's eagerly anticipated arrivals.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    Quick news: Hot Camaro; new Hyundai Sonata; Toyota design award
    Callaway's flagship Camaro, new US-bound Sonata, Toyota concept nominated for design award.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    BMW retains sales lead over Audi and Mercedes-Benz
    Record worldwide sales of close to two million units in 2013 keep BMW well ahead of its premium-brand rivals.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    New Alfa Romeo Giulia to replace 159
    Alfa Romeo's next all-new model to be badged Giulia, with the company also planning its first-ever SUV.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    Toyota i-Road starts testing in Tokyo
    A fleet of Toyota's futuristic i-Road personal mobility vehicle starts testing in Tokyo, with up to 70 examples coming to France later this year.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    Nissan previews new Murano ahead of New York debut
    Nissan confirms the new Murano will make its world debut in New York next month, but the company is still evaluating whether to bring it to the UK.
    From: Autocar 24/03/2014

    New Rolls-Royce SUV must stay true to brand
    Designers working on the upcoming Rolls-Royce SUV will need to offer something unique and avoid traditional sports utility vehicle values, say officials.
    From: Autocar 23/03/2014

    Seven BTCC champions: Jason Plato
    As the 2014 BTCC season approaches, we talk to each of the seven former champions competing this year. Today Jason Plato says the title challenge will be just as tough in 2014, despite the number of ex-champs.
    From: Autocar 23/03/2014

    Bentley SUV targets 200mph for 2016 launch
    New 4x4 arrives in 2016, once Bentley combines off-road ability with high-speed performance.
    From: Autocar 22/03/2014

    Renault and Caterham joint venture to be canned
    Autocar understands that the partnership is set to be dissolved, but both firms will still launch sports cars in 2016.
    From: Autocar 22/03/2014

    Craig Viveiros will helm Queen & Country for Chernin Entertainment at Fox. The project, which will star Ellen Page, is based on the Oni Press comic book series Queen & Country written by Greg Rucka. Page will play a British agent who goes on the run
    Mazda sports car to launch next year with lightweight platform and SkyActiv engines, plus sister car from Fiat or Abarth in development.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    New Volvo V40 replacement family planned as part of Chinese joint venture
    Wider range of new small Volvos, including a next-generation crossover, expected to replace today's V40 from 2017.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    Calls for London car ban exemption for classics
    Provision should be made to exempt classic cars from proposals to ban older cars from driving in London, says a new campaign.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    Elon Musk: "We're playing Russian roulette with the Earth"
    Tesla CEO and billionaire tycoon Elon Musk talks to Steve Cropley about his plans for the future of sustainable transport.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    Porsche boss confirms new 395bhp four-cylinder engine
    New turbocharged four-cylinder engine to help Porsche cut CO2 emissions; set for its debut in next-gen Cayman and Boxster models.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    GM reveals new modular engine family
    General Motors new small petrol engine family will be based around a series of common components in a bid to establish a global engine network.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    Seven BTCC champions: Colin Turkington
    As the 2014 BTCC season approaches, we talk to each of the seven former champions competing this year. Today Colin Turkington explains why experience will give him the edge.
    From: Autocar 21/03/2014

    Return Of The Subaru Impreza
    Having abandoned attempts to sell the previous Impreza in this country, Subaru UK is about to start trying again with the latest model.
    From: CARkeys 20/03/2014

    Best car deals: Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Swift Sport
    The best new car deals and new car leasing deals for this week, including offers on the Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Swift Sport and Jaguar XF.
    From: Autocar 20/03/2014

    Facelifted Jaguar XJ to launch next year
    New Jaguar XJ spotted next to current model, showing clear changes to its front and rear bumpers.
    From: Autocar 20/03/2014

    Quick news: European car sales rise; BMW sets i-car sales target
    Manufacturers see European sales rise; BMW targets 100,000 i-cars annually by 2020, Skoda celebrates 1000 MB 50th.
    From: Autocar 20/03/2014

    Subaru bringing Impreza to UK this summer
    Japanese manufacturer confirms Impreza will go on sale in May priced from £17,495, and will also be joined by the new WRX STI.
    From: Autocar 20/03/2014

    New Mazda engines to eclipse electric cars on emissions
    Mazda's petrol-powered models to be 30 per cent more fuel efficient, and could offer better CO2 emissions than electric cars.
    From: Autocar 20/03/2014

    McLaren P1 to lead Festival of Speed supercar run
    A grid of up to 40 supercars will compete on the Goodwood hillclimb in June to set the fastest time at the Festival of Speed.
    From: Autocar 20/03/2014

    European Registration Growth Continues
    European new car registration statistics, a source of alarm within the industry as recently as last summer, are looking a lot healthier now, according to the most recent report by JATO Dynamics.
    From: CARkeys 19/03/2014

    Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupe
    Advance notice here of a car that Mercedes-Benz will formally unveil next month at the New York Show. It's the S 63 AMG Coupe, which weighs 65kg less than its immediate predecessor, the CL 63, and should be quicker as a result.
    From: CARkeys 19/03/2014

    Porsche Boxster And Cayman GTS
    New GTS (or Gran Turismo Sport) versions of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman are available to order in the UK now, and will start appearing in dealerships in May.
    From: CARkeys 19/03/2014

    Bentley Reveals SUV
    Bentley has published the first official picture (shown above) of its first SUV, which will go into production in 2016.
    From: CARkeys 19/03/2014

    Bentley sets sights on hybrid power
    Company bosses confirm Bentley will look to use hybrid technology in its future models, while also reaffirming its commitment to UK manufacturing.
    From: Autocar 19/03/2014

    New Toyota Aygo's tech secrets revealed
    The new Toyota Aygo promises much improved driving manners, more refinement, better fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions alongside its Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108 sister models, with the trio officially revealed at the recent Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 19/03/2014

    Quick news: BMW concepts; efficient Audis; new Panamera shifts production
    BMW has confirmed it will show two new concepts at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at the end of May. No further details have been announced, aside from BMW noting the concepts have been "created by its automotive and motorcycle design experts." Last year the company revealed its Pininarina Gran Lusso Coupe concept at the event.
    From: Autocar 19/03/2014

    New Cadillac CTS-V to take on BMW M5
    The upcoming Cadillac CTS-V will look to take on the likes of the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG when it goes on sale in 2015.
    From: Autocar 19/03/2014

    Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing Arrives
    Citroen is building just one hundred examples of the DS3 Cabrio Racing, of which ten are being made available to UK customers.
    From: CARkeys 18/03/2014

    New Engine For Peugeot 308
    The engine choice in the Peugeot 308 range will be expanding over the coming months, and the process is starting now with the introduction of a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder e-THP turbo petrol unit producing 128bhp (or 130 metric power units).
    From: CARkeys 18/03/2014

    Audi A4 And A5 ultras
    Six weeks or so after the introduction of the low-CO2 A6 ultra (see separate story), Audi has announced similar versions of the A4 saloon (pictured) and Avant and A5 Coupe.
    From: CARkeys 18/03/2014

    Next Porsche Panamera to get new V6 and V8 engines
    New Porsche Panamera to launch in 2017 and sit on high-tech MSB platform, powered by new sporty V6 and V8 engines.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    Alfa Romeo 4C coupé offered with new headlight design
    Range-topping 237bhp sports car to get options including the more conventional lights shown on the recently revealed 4C Spider concept.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    New Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic vans to launch this summer
    The new Vauxhall Vivaro van aims to combine "a light commercial vehicle with the comfort and design flair of a passenger car" when it goes on sale this summer.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    New Skoda Fabia to reach UK in 2015
    Skoda confirms autumn launch for all-new Fabia, which will go on sale in the UK at the start of next year following expected Paris reveal.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    BTCC grid takes shape for 2014
    Seven former BTCC champions to contest title in 2014, as series gets ready for first race later this month.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    Fire risk 911 GT3s to all get new engines
    Porsche confirms it will replace the engines in all 785 delivered 911 GT3 models; fire issues traced to loose bolts.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    New Audi R8 supercar in development
    Sister car to the Lamborghini Huracán gets its first outing at the Nürburgring as it's readied for launch next year.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    Lotus spearheads titanium component project
    A titanium rear sub-frame developed for the Lotus Exige S has reduced weight of the structure by 36 per cent and improved stiffness by 19 per cent.
    From: Autocar 18/03/2014

    Mercedes-Benz mulls Aston Martin buyout
    Daimler chief moves to quell rumours that his company is considering buying the UK supercar maker.
    From: Autocar 17/03/2014

    New Smart ForTwo marks the brand's rebirth
    Crucial third-gen Smart ForTwo city car on sale in second half of 2014; new ForFour to follow.
    From: Autocar 17/03/2014

    Majority of UK EV chargers to cost within next year
    Chargemaster will become the first major provider to start charging for using its EV charge points from April, prompting anger from motorist groups.
    From: Autocar 17/03/2014

    Quick news: Porsche GT3 solution close; Smart Volvo tech; 308 orders up
    Porsche claims it is close to a solution for GT3 fire issues, Volvo reveals its latest face-recognition technology, Peugeot ramps up 308 production in France.
    From: Autocar 17/03/2014

    Budget 2014 to extend fuel duty freeze for motorists
    Chancellor George Osborne is expected to extend the current freeze on fuel duty in his annual Budget statement this week.
    From: Autocar 17/03/2014

    World of war craft - meet the new generation of armoured vehicles
    Increased danger in modern warfare means armoured vehicles have to be tougher than ever. We take a ride in the latest 'MRAPs'.
    From: Autocar 16/03/2014

    New PSA boss Tavares warns of model cuts
    New Peugeot Citroën boss Carlos Tavares says his firm could downsize its model range, and sets out his plan to return the company to profit.
    From: Autocar 16/03/2014

    Rosberg leads F1 season opener in Australia
    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg wins the first race of the new Formula One season in Melbourne, while Hamilton and Vettel suffer with engine trouble.
    From: Autocar 16/03/2014

    Race Academy - how to get from trackday novice to rapid racer
    We take part in a new course designed to transform drivers with basic track day competence into a more rounded, better racer. Will it work?
    From: Autocar 15/03/2014

    F1 2014: the six big engine questions
    The workload has never been greater for Formula One's 11 teams. They're finalising preparations for the biggest shake-up in F1's technical regulations this century.
    From: CAR Magazine 14/03/2014

    A ride in Bentley's Blue Train Special - picture special
    Woolf Barnato's infamous Bentley Blue Train Special returns to London for a heritage tour, and we go for a ride to visit the double Le Mans winner's old haunts.
    From: Autocar 14/03/2014

    Technical secrets of the new Jaguar XE
    We reveal how Jaguar's new compact saloon will take the fight to BMW, Mercedes and Audi when it launches next year.
    From: Autocar 14/03/2014

    Vauxhall Astra VXR Extreme shown in official video
    The Vauxhall Astra VXR Exteme, which received its world debut at the Geneva motor show last week, has been shown in an official video from twin brand Opel.
    From: Autocar 14/03/2014

    Facelifted Porsche Cayenne nears year-end launch
    The facelifted Porsche Cayenne looks set to go on sale towards the end of this year following a likely reveal at the Paris motor show in October.
    From: Autocar 14/03/2014

    Vote for your greatest British car: The modern era
    What's your favourite ever British car? We've shortlisted our top 100 cars that have been designed, built, engineered or developed in the UK, and over the coming days we'll ask you to vote for your favourite.
    From: Autocar 14/03/2014

    Italian theme for 2014 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
    The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power motorsport festival will feature an Italian theme when it returns to Cholmondeley Castle in June.
    From: Autocar 14/03/2014

    UK CO2 Hits Record Low
    In its thirteenth annual New Car CO2 Report, published today, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has announced that the average CO2 emissions of new cars sold (which we take to mean registered - not quite the same thing) in 2013 was 128.3g/km.
    From: CARkeys 13/03/2014

    SEAT Leon Bodykit
    SEAT has introduced a Sports Styling Kit for three- and five-door versions of the Leon in S, SE and FR trim levels.
    From: CARkeys 13/03/2014

    Jaguar XE prepares to take on BMW 3-series
    Jaguar's compact saloon to launch next year for around £29,000. New car will look to challenge junior executive class leaders.
    From: Autocar 13/03/2014

    Best car deals: Fiat Panda, Alfa Romeo Mito, Mini Cooper, Volvo S60
    The top new car and leasing deals for this week, including offers on the Fiat Panda, Alfa Romeo Mito, Mini Cooper, Volvo S60 and Citroën C4 Picasso.
    From: Autocar 13/03/2014

    New Ferrari theme park to open in 2016
    Ferrari Land to be built in Spanish PortAventura resort, complete with a 250-room hotel and the highest and fastest-accelerating vertical rollercoaster ever.
    From: Autocar 13/03/2014

    Next-generation Ford Focus to keep fastback shape
    All-new Mk4 to launch in 2017, but Ford will adopt the approach VW has to the Golf and not radically change the Focus's styling for "quite some time".
    From: Autocar 13/03/2014

    VW targets 10 million new car sales in 2014
    Volkswagen Group set to reach sales targets four years earlier than planned, thanks to a recovering global car market and continuing vehicle development.
    From: Autocar 13/03/2014

    Mercedes C63 AMG saloon nears 2015 launch
    New hot C-class saloon spotted testing ahead of LA motor show reveal, will use newly developed modular V8 engine with close to 500bhp.
    From: Autocar 13/03/2014

    Order books open for e-Golf
    From 11 March customers can place orders for the fully electric Volkswagen e-Golf, which is priced at £25,845 on the road.
    From: AutoInsider 13/03/2014

    Felix Baumgartner to drive R8 at the 'ring
    Following his stratosphere jump in 2012, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner is tackling his next big challenge on the Nordschleife of the Nurburgring.
    From: AutoInsider 13/03/2014

    Citroen DS3 With Benefits
    Two Citroen DS3 editions styled in collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics - and, it seems safe to say, aimed at female buyers - have gone on sale today.
    From: CARkeys 12/03/2014

    Isuzu D-Max Blade
    A special edition of the Isuzu D-Max is intended to attract customers who would not previously have thought of buying a pickup at all.
    From: CARkeys 12/03/2014

    Nurburgring sold for £83m to German auto tech group (2014)
    The Nurburgring racetrack in Germany has been sold to German automotive and aerospace technology conglomerate, Capricorn Group, for a figure in excess of €100m (£83m), it has been announced.
    From: CAR Magazine 12/03/2014

    Honda to bring hydrogen-powered FCEV fleet to UK
    Small number of FCEV demonstrators to be leased to potential customers from 2016, while Honda plans to produce fuel-cell cars in volume by 2020.
    From: Autocar 12/03/2014

    Next Bugatti Legend to honour Elisabeth Junek
    Reportedly official image reveals Czech racing star to be honoured with next Bugatti special edition.
    From: Autocar 12/03/2014

    Nurburgring sold to German parts firm for £84 million
    'Green Hell' to remain open to the public under new management, which begins in January 2015.
    From: Autocar 12/03/2014

    New Citroen C1 Pricing
    The second-generation Citroen C1 city car will cost from £8245 when it goes on sale in the UK in July.
    From: CARkeys 11/03/2014

    Electric Volkswagen Golf On Sale Now
    Ordering has opened today for the all-electric version of the Volkswagen Golf, and customer deliveries should start at the end of June.
    From: CARkeys 11/03/2014

    Vauxhall Adam Rocks - Exclusive picture gallery
    Vauxhall's new Adam Rocks is the first of a pair of Adam variants that the firm hopes will increase the model's volume and help to command a greater share of the 1.2million unit European city car market.
    From: Autocar 11/03/2014

    Audi reports record sales rise in 2013, but profits fall
    Audi produced a record 1.575m cars in 2013, up 8.3 per cent on the 1.455m cars built in 2012. However, the brand saw its after-tax profits fall 7.7 per cent to £3.34bn over the same period.
    From: Autocar 11/03/2014

    Audi R8 e-tron electric supercar will be built
    The cancelled Audi R8 e-tron battery-powered supercar will be produced after a re-engineering programme has increased the model's range from 134 miles to 279 miles. The revised model, based on the new-generation platform shared with the Lamborghini Huracan, will be built to order.
    From: Autocar 11/03/2014

    More hybrids likely for premium models, says JLR boss
    Jaguar Land Rover's engineering chief Wolfgang Ziebart has told Autocar that "hybrid will become the dominant drivetrain among 'upper class' models" in the future as fuel economy regulations appear in most global markets.
    From: Autocar 11/03/2014

    Infiniti pushes ahead with 500bhp Q50 Eau Rouge
    The Nissan GT-R-engined Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge could become a production reality, as Infiniti launches feasibility study.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Mercedes to develop Infiniti Q30
    The Infiniti Q30 crossover hatchback will be engineered by Mercedes, the firm which will also provide the model's platform.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Mercedes rejects three-cylinder engines for big cars
    Mercedes-Benz has ruled out three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines for its main range of rear-drive saloons, despite rivals like BMW adopting the fuel-saving technology.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Nissan reveals clever LED rear-view mirror tech
    Nissan has developed a rear-view system which allows the driver to switch between a conventional rear-view mirror and an LCD screen.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Next Vauxhall Astra scooped
    All-new Astra will launch in 2016, and promises to offer a more sophisticated design complete with new engines and gearboxes.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Quick news: McLaren 12C production paused; new Audi tech
    Production of the McLaren 12C is to pause while the firm satisfies orders for the new McLaren 650S says Pistonheads. McLaren predict the 650S - which is based on the 12C - will represent the bulk of future customer orders, despite costing around £20,000 more than the 12C.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Next Ford Ka won't be priced against budget rivals
    Ford chiefs won't drive the Ka downmarket to combat an increasing threat from cars such as the Dacia Sandero.
    From: Autocar 10/03/2014

    Government pledges an extra £140m for pothole repairs
    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent severe weather.
    From: Autocar 09/03/2014

    Best of the rest at the Geneva motor show 2014 - picture special
    While the focus of the Geneva motor show is on the headline-grabbing new car reveals and concepts, there is still plenty of new metal to see elsewhere. Here are the best alternative cars on display.
    From: Autocar 08/03/2014

    Maserati Alfieri concept revealed
    Maserati has unveiled its new Jaguar F-type and Porsche 911 challenger, the Maserati Alfieri, in concept form at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 08/03/2014

    McLaren 650S Spider joins supercar range
    Open version of McLaren's 650S supercar almost matches the coupé's performance, costs £20,000 more.
    From: Autocar 08/03/2014

    New Audi TT revealed
    Third-generation TT gets a harder-edged look, more powerful engines and a new chassis ahead of going on sale in 2015.
    From: Autocar 08/03/2014

    Abarth 695 biposto
    Abarth has revealed details of its most extreme 500 yet. As you've already seen from our headline, its name includes the number 695 (there's a historical precedent for hot 500s to be called that) and the word "biposto", which is Italian for two-seater and refers to the fact that the car has no rear seats.
    From: CARkeys 07/03/2014

    Ford Introduces Top-End Kuga
    A year on from the launch of the Kuga SUV it has become apparent that most customers prefer the more expensive, better-equipped models. Ford has responded by creating a new trim level called Titanium X Sport.
    From: CARkeys 07/03/2014

    Top 5 supercars of the 2014 Geneva motor show
    This year's Geneva motor show hasn't been the supercar-fest that 2013 was, when LaFerrari and the production-ready McLaren P1 were unveiled, along with the Porsche 911 GT3 and Lamborghini Veneno. Still, with a potential candidate for world's fastest car and promising concepts from Maserati and Alfa Romeo in attendance this year, you don't have to look far for Geneva exotica. Here's the CAR Top 5.
    From: CAR Magazine 07/03/2014

    Jaguar XK to be axed
    Production of the Jaguar XK is to end in the summer, the company has announced.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    Quick news: GT-R Nismo price revealed; New Ford Kuga; hybrid car sales rise
    New Nissan GT-R Nismo priced at £125k, Ford launches new top-spec Kuga while counting the cost of its new Focus, hybrid car sales up in Europe.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    Vauxhall/PSA sharing deal to extend to new models
    GM's European boss confirms GM/PSA platform-sharing agreement could be expanded, possibly to include a new SUV.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    Vauxhall to feature OnStar connectivity
    GM's OnStar internet connectivity will be rolled out across "nearly all" Vauxhalls, starting from 2015.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    Production confirmed for 300bhp Vauxhall Astra Extreme
    The Vauxhall Astra VXR Extreme, unveiled at the Geneva motor show, will come to the UK in right-hand drive form in 2015.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    Nissan boss wants autonomous cars by 2020
    Nissan boss Andy Palmer has pledged that Nissan will have a production-ready vehicle capable of autonomous driving by 2020.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    Lancia and Chrysler future unclear in Europe
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief Sergio Marchionne hints that Lancia brand could be wound down.
    From: Autocar 07/03/2014

    BMW X4 Here In July
    The SUV crossover revealed by BMW in concept form last April will go on sale in the UK on July 12.
    From: CARkeys 06/03/2014

    UK Car Registrations February 2014
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers reports a 24th consecutive month of growth in the UK market after 68,736 cars were registered in February, 3% up on the same month last year.
    From: CARkeys 06/03/2014

    New bigger and smaller Jeep models planned
    eep will turn its attentions to launching a model bigger than the current range-topping Grand Cherokee, company chief Mike Manley has revealed at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 06/03/2014

    Quant e-Sportlimousine shows new battery technology
    Lichtenstein-based Quant uses Geneva show to reveal electric car with pioneering new battery tech, with plans to produce road-going prototypes before 2015.
    From: Autocar 06/03/2014

    New car market posts strong February sales
    Marking two years of continued growth in the UK new car market, manufacturers including Bentley, Dacia and Toyota celebrate with increased new car sales.
    From: Autocar 06/03/2014

    Alfa 4C Spider concept wows in Geneva
    The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has been unveiled in prototype form at the Geneva motor show sporting a canvas roof and different headlight, wheel and exhaust designs to the coupé. It will go in to production in early 2015.
    From: Autocar 06/03/2014

    New Phaeton planned in future Volkswagen line-up
    The Volkswagen Phaeton will be replaced by an all-new saloon that will be expected to top its class, VW development chief Heinz-Jakob Neusser has confirmed at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 06/03/2014

    BMW X4 BMW introduces X4
    BMW introduces the X4. The new X4 combines the hallmark features of the BMW X family with the looks of a classical coupé, resulting in what BMW calls a "Sports Activity Coupé" (SAC) for the premium mid-size segment.
    From: Autozine 06/03/2014

    Fiat 500 Updated
    A number of changes have been made to the Fiat 500 range for 2014, and the first updated examples are due to go on sale in the UK by the end of April.
    From: CARkeys 05/03/2014

    Top 5 hatches of the 2014 Geneva motor show
    There's a wildly diverse crop of new hatches at the 2014 Geneva motor show: a rear-drive city car, a firecracker of a crossover, new concept cars and even a lap time world record holder. Here are CAR's Top 5 hatches of the 2014 Geneva show - and the customary dishonourable mention.
    From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2014

    Seat Leon Cupra 280 breaks Nurburgring lap record (2014)
    You're looking at the fastest front-wheel drive car ever to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife: the Seat Leon Cupra 280.
    From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2014

    Gavin Green reviews the 2014 Geneva motor show
    The highlight of my Geneva happened before the show even opened. The day before the first press day, an electric blue McLaren P1 parked outside my central Geneva hotel. Then another P1 (in grey metallic) joined it. Two P1s! That's about four per cent of global production to date. (They've made 50 - 325 to come.) Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, they drive into mine. Amazing.
    From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2014

    Geneva motor show 2014: Top five production cars
    From a new Renault Twingo to the latest generation of one of the UK's best-sellers, these are the cars confirmed as heading to the showroom in the coming months.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Geneva motor show 2014: Top five performance cars
    The Geneva motor show showcased an array of high performance cars, including new models from Koenigsegg, McLaren and Pagani.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Mitsubishi concepts preview next ASX and Shogun
    Mitsubishi's XR-PHEV and GC-PHEV concepts closely preview the next generation of ASX and Shogun models.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Global NCAP defends safety tests after Nissan chief's criticism
    The organisation that assesses new car safety standards responds to criticism that emerging-market vehicles shouldn't be judged by European criteria.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Renault's future designs 'will not conform to convention'
    Renault will no longer launch cars that comply to conventional design criteria, according to its head of small cars, Benoit Bochard. "Cars that say 'business as usual' are no longer part of what we stand for," he told Autocar at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Geneva show debut for 228bhp Audi S1
    The new Audi S1 will go on sale in the UK later this month, having received its public debut at the Geneva motor show this week.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Geneva motor show report and gallery
    Small cars such as the new Renault Twingo were the focus of the 2014 Geneva motor show, although the supercars, including the new Lamborghini Huracán, didn't fail to draw the crowds.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    New CNG Skoda Octavia offers 826-mile range
    A new compressed natural gas variant of the Skoda Octavia has made its debut in Geneva.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Rinspeed XchangE reveals self-driving car cabin
    Rinspeed has shown a new autonomous driving concept car at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    New Bugatti Veyron Legend revealed
    Bugatti has revealed the fourth entry in its special-edition Legends series at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    New Citroen C1 gets Geneva debut
    Compact new Citroen boasts a range of modern kit, efficient petrol engines and low running costs.
    From: Autocar 05/03/2014

    Jeep Renegade (2014) first official pictures
    This is the Jeep Renegade. It's based on the Fiat 500L, uses several of Fiat's engines, and is built at Fiat's Melfi plant in Italy. You'd expect, then, that it's merely an about-town crossover in off-road fancy dress. Not so. It is called the Renegade after all, and Jeep's rebelling against soft-roader convention.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Porsche 919 Hybrid (2014) first official pictures
    This is the new Porsche 919 Hybrid, and it signals Porsche's return to the world famous Le Mans 24-hour endurance race after an absence of 16 years. The 919 Hybrid was unveiled this morning at the 2014 Geneva motor show - and a switch from Red Bull Racing to Porsche means this is also Mark Webber's new company car.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Maserati Alfieri concept (2014) first official pictures
    This beauty is the Maserati Alfieri concept. It's a 460bhp, V8-powered coupe that points to the styling of the next GranTurismo, and Maserati's soon-to-swell range of sports cars.With Maserati in the midst of a massive expansion programme, we're getting used to seeing Maserati SUV concepts and diesel saloon cars at motor shows. Refreshing to see Maser take on the Porsche 911 again, isn't it?
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (2014) first official pictures
    This is the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider. The powertrain is identical to the 4C we know and love: a 237bhp turbo'd four-pot that can hurl the 4C to 62mph in 4.5sec and over 155mph flat out. So, let's concentrate on what's new.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II (2014) first official pictures
    Rolls-Royce doesn't facelift or revise its models quite like the rest of the world's car manufacturers. Instead, mere mortal, you're looking at the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, and the company claims, quite seriously, that the launch of this revised über-saloon 'consolidates the Ghost's position as the most popular car in the €200,000+ class.'
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge to use Nissan GT-R V6 engine (2014) first details
    Infiniti's BMW 3-series rival is the new Q50 saloon. For the upcoming flagship model, Infiniti has decided to bless it with power from the class above.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    McLaren 650S Spider (2014) first official pictures
    This is the convertible version of the McLaren 650S: the 650S Spider. Given how closely the 650S coupe is based upon the 12C, it's no surprise to see the 650S Spider looking very much like a 12C: same folding hard-top roof, same 40kg weight penalty, same boasts by McLaren that the carbon tub needs no extra reinforcing for its role in a cabriolet.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Jaguar chooses 'XE' name for new small sports saloon (2014)
    Jaguar will call its new small sports saloon 'XE', the company has confirmed. The new sub-XF fastback, scooped by CAR in a world exclusive earlier in 2014, will be available from early 2015, with four-cylinder engines first.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    Nissan Juke Nismo RS (2014) first official pictures
    Meet the new Nissan Juke Nismo RS. Coming to the UK this summer, it's an updated, uprated version of the existing hot Juke, wearing the new lights of the facelifted Juke we saw earlier this week at the Geneva motor show.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2014

    New tech for Lamborghini Huracán
    Lamborghini's new Huracán supercar - which replaces the 10-year-old Gallardo - has broken new technological ground thanks to a new type of hybrid carbonfibre and aluminium construction.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Four-wheel drive VW Transporter 'Alltrack' revealed
    Volkswagen has unveiled a four-wheel drive version of its Transporter. Badged as Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack at its Geneva motor show launch, it boasts a 4Motion drivetrain and off-road technology.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Race-bred Honda Civic Type-R concept
    The new Honda Civic Type R concept has been revealed at the Geneva motor show. The concept, as significant in its importance as it is dramatic in appearance, closely previews a production model that is just a year away from showrooms.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Dunlop reveals intelligent tyre concept at Geneva
    Tyre company Goodyear Dunlop has revealed a new conceptual tyre that can communicate with a car's onboard computer at the Geneva motor show today.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    New Jeep Renegade to launch next year
    Jeep's new ground-breaking B-segment SUV has been revealed at the Geneva motor show, and in doing so has revived one of its most famous names, Renegade.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    New Mazda 2 hinted in Hazumi concept
    Mazda has previewed the next-generation Mazda 2 supermini with a new concept car called Hazumi at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Mitsubishi Concept AR revealed
    The Mitsubishi AR concept has been revealed to the European audience at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Biofore Concept uses renewable materials and fuel
    The new Biofore Concept, designed to showcase the use of renewable 'biomaterials' in the automotive industry, has been revealed at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Elmiraj concept explores Cadillac's future designs
    Twin-turbocharged V8 'Elmiraj' concept explores Cadillac's plans for performance and luxury cars.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Maserati Alfieri sports concept revealed
    Maserati has unveiled its new Jaguar F-type and Porsche 911 challenger, the Maserati Alfieri, in concept form at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    New Fiat Panda Cross on sale this autumn
    The Fiat Panda Cross, a rugged-looking version of the Panda 4x4, has made its world debut at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Turbo power for rear-drive Renault Twingo
    Third-gen Twingo arrives with a rear-engined layout that promises driving fun and plenty of space.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Cadillac reveals diesel ambition for Europe
    Diesel engines are coming and right-hand-drive models are possible as part of a "substantial" investment in a 10-year plan from General Motors to relaunch Cadillac in Europe.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    New BMW 2-series Active Tourer gets Geneva debut
    MPV is first-ever front-wheel-drive BMW; new car gets radical styling, a three-cylinder engine and a sub-£23k price.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Hyundai Intrado concept previews design future
    Korean car-making giant Hyundai has unveiled a daring vision of its future at the Geneva motor show in the shape of the Intrado concept.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Skoda Octavia Scout gets Geneva debut
    The new Skoda Octavia Scout has made its world debut at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Audi TT quattro sport concept unveiled
    The new Audi TT quattro sport concept, an "extreme driving machine" capable of 0-62mph in 3.7sec according to its maker, has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Alfa Romeo to return to rear-drive roots
    The next generation of Alfa Romeos, set to finally be outlined in May, will return the company to its roots by being rear-wheel-drive, lightweight, good looking and powerful, the boss of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles revealed at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    European launch for Suzuki Celerio budget city car
    Suzuki has unveiled the European version of its Celerio budget city car at the Geneva motor show. The car, which was launched in Delhi last month, will go on sale in the UK early in 2015.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    New Vauxhall Adam S gets 148bhp
    A new performance-oriented version of the Vauxhall Adam city car, capable of reaching 137mph, has been revealed at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Pagani Zonda Revolucion priced at £1.8m
    The Pagani Zonda 'Revolucion', seen here at the Genvea motor show, is the final version of the Zonda - which was originally launched back in 1999.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Peugeot 108 set for July launch
    New Peugeot city car gets three-cylinder engines; claimed to be more upmarket and premium-feeling than before.
    From: Autocar 04/03/2014

    Vauxhall Adam S (2014) first official pictures
    This is the new Vauxhall Adam S, or at least, a 'close-to-production' version of it. So, add a tax disc and some mints in the glovebox and it's good to go.
    From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2014

    Audi TT and TTS (2014) first official pictures
    This is the third-generation Audi TT that's due in showrooms by the end of 2014. While it's a more creased, hard-edged design, it still carries the crucial curves that set tongues wagging when the first TT rocked up in 1998.
    From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2014

    Bugatti Veyron 'Rembrandt Edition' (2014) first official pictures
    Every time there's an international motor show, Bugatti looks sheepish and scuffs its shoes when the teacher asks for its homework. 'Not done it, miss'.
    From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2014

    Apple CarPlay to ease in-car iPhone use
    CarPlay system allows iPhones to integrate with on-board display and controls; set to debut in Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo cars.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    New Peugeot 308 crowned Car of the Year 2014
    The Peugeot 308 has been voted the Car of the Year 2014 after fending off stiff competition from the likes of the Tesla Model S and BMW i3.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Geneva motor show live blog and gallery
    All the news, unveilings and pictures from the floor of one of the industry's biggest events.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Revised Nissan Juke for Geneva
    First teaser images and spy shots of Nissan's facelifted Juke reveal significant changes to the compact crossover's looks.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Skoda VisionC concept unveiled
    Dramatically styled concept previews a new production five-door Skoda that's planned to arrive in 2016.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Jaguar Land Rover gives name to new four-pot engine range
    New petrol and diesel engine range will be know as 'Ingenium' and will be built near Wolverhampton.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    New Continental GT Speed is fastest Bentley ever
    Updated GT Speed gets 626bhp from twin-turbo W12 engine and a new top speed of 206mph; V8 added to Flying Spur saloon range.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Volkswagen plans four new SUVs
    Volkswagen is set to launch at least four new SUVs over the next three years, with the Golf-based T-Roc concept on display at the Geneva motor show forming the centrepiece of the new expansion strategy.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Giugiaro Clipper electric MPV unveiled
    Volkswagen-owned design house Italdesign Giugiaro has unveiled an innovative new six-seat MPV concept at the Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Gumpert reveals rally-inspired sports car
    New German model can top 62mph from a standstill in just three seconds and reportedly has a top speed of over 186mph.
    From: Autocar 03/03/2014

    Jaguar Land Rover records sales and profits boom
    JLR releases record sales figures, buoyed by an expanding product portfolio and helped by growth in China.
    From: Autocar 02/03/2014

    Jaguar's BMW 3-series rival to launch in 2015
    Jaguar's much anticipated baby saloon is less than 12 months from being showroom-ready, as these latest spy shots reveal.
    From: Autocar 02/03/2014

    Fourth Bugatti Veyron Legend for Geneva reveal
    The fourth in Bugatti's series of Legend Editions will premiere at the Geneva motor show next week. According to reports, the car is to be named after Elisabeth Junek, a 1920s grand prix racer and friend of Ettore Bugatti.
    From: Autocar 02/03/2014

    Geneva quick news: Gold leaf-covered S-class; VW Amarok V8
    Mercedes tuner Carlsson has prepared its S-class-based CS50 Versailles for the Geneva motor show next week. It features a twin-turbocharged 700bhp V12 and has been cloaked in more than 1000 sheets of gold leaf. The exterior and much of the interior has some £10,000 of gold leaf applied in a process that takes 200 hours.
    From: Autocar 02/03/2014

    Baby Jeep revealed ahead of official Geneva debut
    The upcoming baby Jeep model, which is set to rival the Nissan Juke when it goes on sale, has been leaked online ahead of its reveal at next week's Geneva motor show.
    From: Autocar 02/03/2014

    Land Rover Freelander replacement undergoes winter trials
    Entry-level Land Rover model caught testing in winter conditions a year ahead of its showroom debut; set to receive new 'Hotfire' four-cylinder diesel engines.
    From: Autocar 01/03/2014

    Formula One 2014 Bahrain testing report and gallery
    Felipe Massa has set the fastest time on the penultimate day of pre-season Formula 1 testing in Bahrain.
    From: Autocar 01/03/2014

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