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News for April 2014
Jeep Cherokee UK Pricing Announced
The new and adventurously-styled Jeep Cherokee, available to order in the UK from this week, has been given a starting price of £25,495.
From: CARkeys 30/04/2014
Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive on sale early next year
Sales of the Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive will start in the UK in the first quarter of next year, with prices starting at around £32,000.
From: Autocar 30/04/2014
Volvo previews world-first autonomous car test scheme
A fleet of 100 autonomous cars to start two-year large-scale test in Sweden in 2017, with the aim of bringing the technology to market by 2020.
From: Autocar 30/04/2014
Three Tridents
British sports car manufacturer Trident, perhaps not as well-known now as it hopes to be in future, has increased its range to the appropriate number of three.
From: CARkeys 29/04/2014
Cheaper Subaru BRZ
As of this Thursday (May 1), the Subaru BRZ sports coupe will for the first time become cheaper than the mechanically identical Toyota GT 86.
From: CARkeys 29/04/2014
McLaren Special Operations reveals bespoke 650S options
New personalisation options for McLaren's 207mph supercar revealed, including a carbonfibre rear diffuser and a unique paint finish.
From: Autocar 29/04/2014
Electric car grant extended to 2017 thanks to new funding
Drivers choosing electric cars will benefit from a £500 million investment, which extends the government's £5000 EV incentive scheme for three more years.
From: Autocar 29/04/2014
LaFerrari first drive review to be delivered tonight
Autocar's first verdict on the new LaFerrari, Ferrari's McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder rival, will be go live at 11pm tonight.
From: Autocar 29/04/2014
New Jaguar SUV starts Nurburgring testing ahead of 2016 launch
Jaguar's C-X17 SUV will aim to take on the Porsche Macan when it goes on sale in two years' time, powered by Jaguar's new range of Ingenium engines.
From: Autocar 28/04/2014
Vauxhall speeds up development on new Dacia Sandero rival
Vauxhall is ramping up development of its new Dacia Sandero rival, with the firm's new small budget car due to go on sale next year, according to reports.
From: Autocar 28/04/2014
VW Group signs off new £5000 car for its budget brand
Volkswagen officials finalise car design for its new budget brand. New marque should help VW Group rival the likes of Dacia and break into emerging markets.
From: Autocar 28/04/2014
Mini Paceman pick-up revealed
Adventure concept is a design study by BMW apprentices; Paceman pick-up turns rear into cargo bay and even gets heightened off-road ground clearance.
From: Autocar 28/04/2014
Renault's Nurburgring record Mégane - first pics
Renault will attempt a sub-eight minute Nurburgring lap time in June with this hotter version of the Renaultsport Mégane 265.
From: Autocar 28/04/2014
New investment for Aston Martin following sales leap
Bosses announce the launch of Aston's biggest ever investment programme while celebrating large rises in revenue and profit.
From: Autocar 28/04/2014
Insurance costs fall for UK drivers
Latest AA British Insurance Premium index reveals the cost of insuring a car in the UK has fallen sharply, thanks to tougher whiplash claim rules and increased competition in the market.
From: Autocar 26/04/2014
Audi range to expand with flagship 4x4; no new city car (2014)
Audi is looking to add a new flagship Q9 SUV to its model portfolio, and has confirmed to CAR that, at the opposite end of the range, there will be no Audi city car.
From: CAR Magazine 25/04/2014
Top seven notes from Beijing's 2014 VW Group motor show
On the eve of every major motor show, the Volkswagen Group steals a jump on the competition by staging its own mini motor show to reveal its big-hitters for the imminent event. Here are seven things you won't have heard from Beijing's 'Group Night'.
From: CAR Magazine 25/04/2014
Nissan's car that cleans itself
Self-cleaning car tech on new Note is being trialled for future aftermarket use; Nissan claims it could put an end to the weekly car wash.
From: Autocar 25/04/2014
New Chevrolet Volt points to next Vauxhall Ampera
First spy pictures of the second-generation Chevrolet Volt show the car will adopt a more contemporary design, while rumours persist about Vauxhall's plans for a new Ampera.
From: Autocar 25/04/2014
Quick news: GT86 updates; PSA profits up; no sub-GLA Mercedes SUV
The Toyota GT86 sports car has been updated for the 2015 model year. Upgrades include more rigid front suspension and new rear shock absorbers for better handling. Inside, new carbonfibre trim features on the dashboard, while a more aerodynamic shark-fin antenna sits on the roof.
From: Autocar 25/04/2014
Volvo V60 Hybrid R-Design
Volvo's diesel-electric V60 Plug-In Hybrid, which you can read all about here, can be ordered as from today in a previously unavailable R-Design specification.
From: CARkeys 24/04/2014
Kia Picanto Quantum
Although its name suggests that it should be the smallest Kia Picanto possible, we're relieved to be able to tell you that the new Quantum special edition is actually the same size as all the others.
From: CARkeys 24/04/2014
Fisker to relaunch Karma sports car in 2015
Revitalised Fisker to bring Karma back to market next year alongside new estate version and an entry-level 'Atlantic' model.
From: Autocar 24/04/2014
Mercedes-Benz MLC spotted - first pictures
Exclusive images of the first development mules for the upcoming MLC, Mercedes' answer to the BMW X6 which will go on sale next year.
From: Autocar 24/04/2014
Facelifted Audi S6 spotted ahead of Paris motor show debut
Minor style upgrades for hot S6 saloon, including new LED headlights; there will also be performance and economy improvements.
From: Autocar 24/04/2014
Daimler launches new China-only electric car with BYD
Daimler and Chinese manufacturer BYD have launched a new China-only electric vehicle at the Beijing Motor Show. The car, called the Denza, was developed in a joint venture partnership between the two companies.
From: Autocar 24/04/2014
New entry-level Porsche Macan available in UK
Beijing reveal for new four-cylinder petrol-powered Porsche Macan, and it's available by special order in the UK.
From: Autocar 24/04/2014
Ford Introduces Fiesta ST-3
A third variant of the Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch is on sale now, priced at £19,250.
From: CARkeys 23/04/2014
New entry-level Porsche Macan revealed in Beijing
Porsche has provided official details on its new entry-level four-cylinder petrol-powered version of the Macan.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
Quick news: One-off Ferrari F12; New Ford boss; PSA sells HybridAir tech
Ferrari's Special Projects division creates one-off F12, Mark Fields favourite to take over from Mulally, Peugeot selling innovative compressed air tech, GM invests in battery factory.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
Audi plans hot new RS3 hatch for Paris motor show
Year-end debut for hot new Audi RS3, which sits on lightweight MQB platform and gets new engine upgrades to outrun Mercedes and BMW rivals.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
Mercedes plans C450 AMG Sport for 2015
Mercedes-Benz is planning to extend its new C-class line-up with a performance-orientated C450 AMG Sport.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
Land Rover launches LWB Range Rover Hybrid in Beijing
China's first ever diesel-electric hybrid goes on sale in May in LWB form, with 186mm of extra interior space and CO2 emissions of 169g/km.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
How Peugeot's Exalt will take on the luxury world
Hands whirling out before her, eyes fixed on mine, words quickening, Sophie Gazeau, colour and materials stylist for the Peugeot Exalt concept that you see above, is hitting her stride.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
Ford launches higher-specification Fiesta ST
Ford has introduced a new version of the Fiesta ST hot hatchback with a higher-specification level.
From: Autocar 23/04/2014
Audi TT offroad concept
Audi's enthusiasm for investigating new market niches is being demonstrated, if further demonstration were needed, at this year's Beijing Show, where the TT offroad concept is making its world debut.
From: CARkeys 22/04/2014
Volkswagen Golf R 400 Concept
Interesting though the standard Volkswagen Golf R undoubtedly is, we can't help our attention being drawn towards the R 400 concept, which is making its debut at the Beijing Show.
From: CARkeys 22/04/2014
Bentley Commits To Hybrid Future
The most technically interesting vehicle on Bentley's stand at the Beijing Show is the Hybrid Concept. Based on the Mulsanne, it uses a plug-in system which, the company says, increases power by up to 25% and reduces official CO2 emissions by 70%.
From: CARkeys 22/04/2014
More Toyota Yaris Improvements
Having brought out an updated version of the Yaris as recently as December, Toyota has announced that a whole new set of revisions will be introduced this summer.
From: CARkeys 22/04/2014
VW New Midsize Coupe (2014) first official pictures
VW has revealed a new nichemobile: the NMC, or New Midsize Coupe. Unveiled at the Beijing motor show, it's a close-to-production concept car that takes VW into new territory: the C-segment four-door coupe class. Target? Mercedes CLA, and the mooted forthcoming BMW 2-series Gran Coupe.
From: CAR Magazine 22/04/2014
Citroen C-XR concept (2014) first official pictures
Citroen has unveiled its headline act of the 2014 Beijing motor show: the C-XR concept. It's a compact SUV (what else, these days) that's taller and more stout-looking then the cheeky little C4 Cactus lightweight. Officially a concept car, but looking only a set of numberplates away from showrooms, the C-XR is especially notable for being the first SUV co-developed between Citroen and its Chinese brand partner, Dongfeng motor corp.
From: CAR Magazine 22/04/2014
Best of Beijing: Weird and wonderful cars
The 2014 Beijing motor show proved Chinese manufacturers are ready to compete on the world stage with Western brands. While most cars on display at the show preview production cars, some were simply concepts or showed off what Chinese tuners can do.
From: Autocar 22/04/2014
Next Vauxhall Corsa prepares for year-end launch
The new Vauxhall Corsa has been spotted here testing for the first time ahead of an expected debut at the Paris motor show in October. It will likely go on sale early next year.
From: Autocar 22/04/2014
Jaguar F-type RS convertible prototype takes to the track
Spy shots have revealed what appears to be an extreme high-performance 'RS' variant of the Jaguar F-type convertible being tested on track.
From: Autocar 22/04/2014
Plans in motion for all-new TVR
New TVR model will be ready in two or three years' time, and will signal a rebirth of the British sports car brand.
From: Autocar 22/04/2014
Nissan Lannia concept targets younger buyers
Bold-looking Lannia concept saloon designed for Chinese market; Nismo models also showcased in Beijing.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Best of Beijing 2014: Top Chinese cars
While Western brands stole the show in Beijing, there were still some Chinese manufacturers with some really stand-out cars for the domestic market.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
New Lincoln concept marks China launch
New MKX concept car for Beijing show coincides with Ford launching its luxury arm in China.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Peugeot reveals 2008-based DKR racer
Peugeot has revealed its new Dakar Rally challenger at the Beijing motor show. The 2008 DKR marks Peugeot's return to the Dakar Rally for the first time in 25 years.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Volvo S60L plug-in Hybrid gets Beijing debut
Plug-in Volvo S60L will go on sale in China next year, with power coming from the firm's Drive-E engine family and an electric motor.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Citroen shows off Peugeot 2008 rival
New C-XR concept crossover previews the look of Citroen's first production SUV to be built with its Chinese partner Dongfeng.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Peugeot Exalt concept could spawn China-only production car
Radical Exalt concept features bare-metal bodywork, but Peugeot's 'vision of the saloon' could make production.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Audi plans TT family expansion
New offroader concept could go into production as the TT Q and herald the introduction of a family of TT-based vehicles.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Lamborghini SUV on track for 2018 launch
Audi boss confirms new Lamborghini SUV will go on sale by 2018 and will feature Urus concept's styling.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Aston Martin showcases bespoke Q models in China
Aston Martin has showcased its new 'Q by Aston Martin' bespoke personalisation scheme at the Beijing motor show.
From: Autocar 21/04/2014
Revised Mini Paceman gets Beijing debut
Updated Mini Paceman features revised styling and engine range, complete with new four-cylinder petrol power.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Volkswagen NMC concept previews new CLA rival
The Volkswagen NMC - New Midsize Coupé - concept makes official the German manufacturer's plans for a style-led saloon to challenge the likes of the strong-selling Mercedes-Benz CLA.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Mercedes Concept Coupe SUV unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has provided further detail on its arresting new Concept Coupé SUV.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Autocar Asian COTY winner revealed
British-made Range Rover edges out the Jaguar F-type and VW Golf to win Asian Car of the Year Award, presented at the Beijing motor show.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Kia K4 concept revealed in Beijing
Mid-size saloon concept to spawn production car later this year; offers generous interior space with 1.6-litre turbo power.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Hyundai ix25 concept previews new compact SUV
Hyundai has formally unveiled its ix25 compact SUV in concept form at the Beijing motor show news.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
New Land Rover Discovery shown at Beijing motor show
New Vision Concept previews upcoming Discovery family; two Freelander replacements, a rugged SUV and a luxurious flagship model are expected.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Revived Ford Escort revealed at Beijing motor show
The Blue Oval hopes to capitalise on China's fast-growing compact saloon market with the new local-market Escort model.
From: Autocar 20/04/2014
Skoda to crown range with seven-seat SUV (2014)
Skoda is plotting a large new 4x4 to sit at the top of its range, CAR can reveal. The new SUV will compete with Korean seven-seater SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sportage, and be positioned a rung further up than Skoda's wildly successful Yeti crossover.
From: CAR Magazine 19/04/2014
Volkswagen reveals Golf R400 mega-hatch
Volkswagen has signalled a clear intent to take on the most powerful of today's mega-hatches with a spectacular new 395bhp version of the seventh-generation Golf called the R400.
From: Autocar 19/04/2014
Ford lays out Chinese plans for its luxury Lincoln brand
Lincoln's assault on Chinese car market will begin with the MKZ saloon, based on the next-generation Ford Mondeo, and the MKC SUV.
From: Autocar 19/04/2014
Audi TT offroad concept show car unveiled in Beijing
New hybrid crossover concept previews the look of Audi's potential Range Rover Evoque and Porsche Macan rival.
From: Autocar 19/04/2014
BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept leaked online
Leaked shots have revealed a BMW that's reported to be called the Vision Future Luxury Concept.
From: Autocar 19/04/2014
Mercedes Concept Coupe SUV previews new MLC - latest pictures
Mercedes-Benz has previewed its upcoming MLC SUV with a new Concept Coupé SUV for the Beijing motor show.
From: Autocar 19/04/2014
Bentley readies more focused Continental GT
A new, hotter Bentley Continental GT is in development as the firm pushes the model further into performance-car territory.
From: Autocar 18/04/2014
Volkswagen plans New Midsize Coupe Concept for Beijing
New four-door concept car could preview sister car to the Jetta, features 217bhp four-cylinder TSI engine and 152mph top speed.
From: Autocar 18/04/2014
Production-ready Acura TLX saloon revealed
The Honda-owned manufacturer follows up Detroit concept with definitive version of its US-market midsize saloon.
From: Autocar 18/04/2014
Hard-core new LaFerrari takes to the Nurburgring
Company officials say new track-focused version of LaFerrari will feature tuned handling and new electrical systems, but no more power.
From: Autocar 18/04/2014
MG shows new EV city car concept
A new, all-electric MG city car concept has been unveiled today. The MG Dynamo concept is part of its display of current and future technology at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
Next Mazda MX-5 chassis shown in NY
Mazda shows completed transmission and suspension systems for all-new MX-5 sports car, which is due to go on sale next year.
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
New tech for updated Chevrolet Cruze
The updated Chevrolet Cruze saloon has made its debut at the New York Motor Show today. The focus of the revised model is on exterior styling and technology.
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
Porsche 911 GT3 RS to get 500bhp
Spy shots reveal new GT3 RS testing at the Nürburgring; due next year and to features levels of downforce claimed to match a "race car".
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
Volkswagen Touareg revisions focus on economy
Volkswagen has dropped slow-selling V8 and hybrid versions of its Touareg SUV as part of a range of revisions to be shown at the Beijing motor show this week.
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
More power for revised Dodge Challenger
Dodge continues to play the retro card with the significantly updated Challenger two-door coupé, shown at the New York motor show. The top-spec model is called the Challenger 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, is fitted with a 478bhp, 350lb ft 6.4-litre V8 and features an exposed engine cover that visually shakes with the motor.
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
New look for 2015 Dodge Charger
The 2015 Dodge Charger, shown at the New York motor show, has received a significant set of revisions, with the majority of body panels replaced and a new interior.
From: Autocar 17/04/2014
2014 MINI Countryman
The latest version of the MINI Countryman is making its debut at the New York Auto Show. It's not radically different from the current model, but it has been restyled, though not to the extent that anyone is going to start cooing about how pretty it is.
From: CARkeys 16/04/2014
Audi A3 Cabriolet Range Expands
A few weeks on from the launch of the A3 Cabriolet (see launch review), Audi has introduced one new engine and several transmissions to the range.
From: CARkeys 16/04/2014
Mercedes Previews AMG GT
Mercedes-Benz has given a preview of the new AMG GT sports car well in advance of its official unveiling this autumn.
From: CARkeys 16/04/2014
New Kia Sedona
If you were a fan of the old Kia Sedona MPV you might be interested to know that a new one is being displayed at the New York Auto Show.
From: CARkeys 16/04/2014
Tech powers of the new Discovery
SUVs that can be driven remotely like a Tamiya toy car, with cockpit functions controlled via gestures or freeform speech, and glass that relays images from external cameras to provide genuine 360-degree vision - Land Rover has given a glimpse inside its R&D lab to reveal exciting technology under development.
From: CAR Magazine 16/04/2014
Mercedes S63 AMG coupe (2014) first official pictures
This is the new Mercedes S63 AMG, which is being unveiled at the New York motor show this week. It's essentially a two-door version of the S63 AMG saloon, marrying the new S-class coupe body's with the twin-turbocharged, 577bhp engine of the fastest AMGs.
From: CAR Magazine 16/04/2014
Ford Mustang 50th Year Limited Edition (2014) Mustang history gallery
Ford is celebrating 50 years of the Mustang with this imaginatively titled 50th Year Limited Edition Mustang. Strangely for a car that invented what we know today as the options and accessories list, you can only choose the colour (white or blue) and whether to have a manual or automatic transmission.
From: CAR Magazine 16/04/2014
Mercedes GT AMG interior (2014) first official pictures
Welcome inside the new Mercedes GT AMG. The exterior styling of Mercedes' new Jaguar F-type Coupe and Porsche 911 rival is still (just about) under wraps, but Mercedes has now shown off what owners of the new £85,000 coupe can expect to find inside their new car when it goes on sale in 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 16/04/2014
Production-ready Acura TLX saloon revealed
The definitive production version of the Acura TLX has been revealed at the New York motor show. A near-production concept of the Japanese saloon was shown off at the Detroit motor show at the start of this year.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
Land Rover Discovery Sport to replace Freelander
The long-awaited replacement for the Land Rover Freelander will be badged Discovery Sport, and will form part of the expanded new Discovery family.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
50th anniversary Ford Mustang shown
Limited-edition Mustang celebrates 1964 launch of the original, and comes with unique exterior and interior trim.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
New tech for updated Chevrolet Cruze
New focus on styling and technology for 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, but officials confirm it won't be coming to the UK.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
New Hyundai Sonata revealed in New York
Sonata is the US version of UK's i40; latest car gets new fluid design and updated engines ahead of going on sale this summer.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
625bhp for Convertible Corvette Z06
The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 convertible has made its world debut at the New York motor show today. It's the open-top sibling to the Z06 coupé, which was shown in Detroit earlier this year.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
Infiniti QX80 revealed at New York show
Nissan Patrol-based luxury SUV sports a 5.6-litre V8 and optional four-wheel drive.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
Minor changes for Mini Countryman
A revised version of the Mini Countryman has been revealed, complete with a subtle new look and improved fuel economy.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
Revised Infiniti Q70 shown in New York
Infiniti's recent badge-changing strategy means its mid-size saloon has become the Q70, rather than the M35. A year after the name change, a revised Q70 makes its debut at the 2014 New York motor show.
From: Autocar 16/04/2014
Nissan Reveals Third Murano
Nissan has published details of the third-generation Murano SUV, which is lower, wider and longer than the previous model but retains the familiar 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine.
From: CARkeys 15/04/2014
Citroen Creates First DS SUV
Two of the most important elements in Citroen's plans for the future are its DS range and its presence in China. And of course we know how popular SUVs have become in recent years. You can probably see where this is heading.
From: CARkeys 15/04/2014
Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept
Ahead of its official debut at the forthcoming New York Auto Show, Land Rover has unveiled a preview of the next-generation Discovery, a family of vehicles rather than an individual model which will start to appear on the market in 2015.
From: CARkeys 15/04/2014
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible (2014) first official pictures
This is the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible. It's the first drop-top Z06 variant since 1963, and to mark the occasion, GM has pulled out all the stops.
From: CAR Magazine 15/04/2014
Volvo plans nine models for SPA platform
Company bosses reveal plans for Volvo's revitalisation, which hinges on more distinctive model families.
From: Autocar 15/04/2014
New Kia Sedona revealed ahead of NY debut
Kia MPV offers seating for up to eight passengers, and represents the 'final chapter' in the brand's design transformation.
From: Autocar 15/04/2014
Wild Rubis-inspired DS 6WR SUV set for Beijing reveal
The expansion of PSA's DS premium brand continues with a new mid-sized SUV called the DS 6WR.
From: Autocar 15/04/2014
Land Rover previews new Discovery with Vision Concept
New Vision Concept previews upcoming Discovery family; two Freelander replacements, a rugged SUV and a luxurious flagship model are expected.
From: Autocar 15/04/2014
Nissan GT-R N-Attack to lead Nissan product offensive
2014 will bring a hotter version of the Nissan GT-R as well as a new Focus rival and a facelift for the Juke.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
New Audi R8 supercar nears 2015 launch
Audi returns to the Nurburgring for performance testing on the second-generation Audi R8, which uses tech from the new Lamborghini Huracán.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
All-new Volvo XC90 to launch next year
Roomier seven-seat SUV to kick off Volvo's revitalisation, with new engines and hybrid tech on the way.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
Volvo Develops Inflatable Child Seat
Los Angeles-based Volvo designer Lawrence Abele has created a new type of child seat in response to the fact that current ones are bulky, heavy and difficult to transport.
From: CARkeys 14/04/2014
smart fortwo grandstyle edition
smart's fortwo range has been expanded with the introduction of a new model called, with no hint of false modesty, the grandstyle edition.
From: CARkeys 14/04/2014
Nissan GT-R N-Attack to lead Nissan product offensive
2014 will bring a hotter version of the Nissan GT-R as well as a new Focus rival and a facelift for the Juke.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
Peugeot and Citroen to axe 19 models by 2020
PSA Peugeot Citroen announces plans to streamline its model range in order to regain profitability.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
Ford Escort premiere confirmed for Beijing show
A production version of the Ford Escort is to make its world debut at the Beijing motor show, it has been confirmed. The car is targeted at the Chinese market, and will be built locally.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
Nissan Murano to make NY show debut
Third-generation Nissan Murano crossover receives Resonance concept styling and a new upmarket interior.
From: Autocar 14/04/2014
Updated Chevrolet Cruze gets new connected tech
New focus on styling and technology for 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which gets carried-over engines and minor styling changes.
From: Autocar 13/04/2014
Revised Volkswagen Jetta set for New York debut
Volkswagen has previewed a light refresh of its Jetta saloon ahead of its reveal at the New York motor show in the coming days.
From: Autocar 13/04/2014
Expanded Land Rover Discovery range to feature rugged SUV
New rugged seven-seat SUV, the fourth member of Land Rover's new Discovery family, targets the Toyota Land Cruiser.
From: Autocar 12/04/2014
Lexus NX Revealed
A new mid-sized Lexus SUV will make its world debut at the Beijing Show on April 20. The NX is the production version of the LF-NX concept car which, shall we say, surprised onlookers with its styling last year in Frankfurt and then again, despite a mild restyle, in Tokyo.
From: CARkeys 11/04/2014
Lexus NX (2014) first official pictures
This is the production version of the Lexus NX compact crossover, which will sit below the Lexus RX in the Japanese brand's line-up as it chases the BMW X3. Based on the Toyota RAV4, the NX features the Lexus spindle-grille up front but has lost the jagged styling that repulsed many when the concept car was shown at the 2013 Frankfurt show.
From: CAR Magazine 11/04/2014
New 'super GTI' Volkswagen Golf spotted
First pictures of a hot new Volkswagen Golf testing at the Nurburgring spark rumours that VW is trying to break sister brand Seat's lap record.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Next Vauxhall Astra spotted - first picture
All-new Astra will launch in 2016, and promises to offer a more sophisticated design complete with new engines and gearboxes, as the first early engineering mule is spotted testing.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Production-ready Lexus NX revealed
Lexus aims to take on Audi and BMW in the compact SUV market with the boldly designed NX, which will make its world debut in Beijing.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Hyundai ix25 compact SUV leaked ahead of China debut
New i20-based SUV leaked ahead of Beijing motor show reveal in next week, but it's not planned for sale in the UK at present.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Full new Nissan X-Trail details revealed - plus new pictures
The new Nissan X-Trail, which shares its platform with the Qashqai, will start at less than £25,000; seven-seat option to be offered, too.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Quick news: BMW X5 eDrive; EU mulls number plate changes
Updated Concept X5 eDrive for New York; UK plates won't be scrapped, says EU; Ferrari's warranty grows to 12 years.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Convertible Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ready for New York debut
Open-top Corvette gets at least 625bhp for its public debut, ahead of limited sales beginning in the UK in 2015.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
New Honda concepts for Beijing motor show
A sleek new saloon and a replacement for the Chinese-market Accord will be two new concepts at the Beijing motor show.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
New Citroen crossover concept leaked
Sketches of a new Citroen crossover concept car have appeared online, with reports suggesting the model will make its debut at the Beijing motor show next week.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive enters production
Mercedes says RHD versions of its first electric car are slated for the UK in 2015. B-class EV will be a rival to BMW's stylish i3.
From: Autocar 11/04/2014
Mini Clubman Cooper S undergoes Nurburgring test
The Clubman Cooper S will be the biggest Mini yet and will spawn a high-performance Cooper S variant.
From: Autocar 10/04/2014
Peugeot Exalt concept revealed - plus exclusive studio pictures
New five-door luxury saloon concept features bare-metal styling and hybrid powertrain, will make its debut in Beijing next week.
From: Autocar 10/04/2014
Beijing motor show 2014 preview
Autocar reveals the star cars to look out for at the Beijing motor show, from Peugeot's new saloon concept, through to Audi's Q4 and Bentley's new hybrid concept.
From: Autocar 10/04/2014
Tron-style design for new Mini art car
New Mini gets Tron-style artwork - only 56 will be made, following its New York motor show debut next week.
From: Autocar 10/04/2014
Bugatti to unveil fifth Legends car in Beijing
New Bugatti Legend celebrates Type 18 'Black Bess', one of the firm's most important pre-war cars.
From: Autocar 10/04/2014
Bugatti Veyron Vitesse 'Black Bess' Legends Edition (2014) first official pictures
Bugatti's latest 'Legend Edition' Veyron Vitesse is this black and gold creation: the 'Black Bess'. It's inspired by the Bugatti Type 18, built from 1912-14, and nicknamed Black Bess for its all-black paintwork.
From: CAR Magazine 10/04/2014
More Power For Mercedes SL-Class
Mercedes-Benz has replaced the entry-level model in its SL-Class convertible range. The SL 400 Sport, which takes over from the previous SL 350, has a new three-litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine which has a maximum output of 328bhp and gives the car a 0-62mph time of 5.2 seconds.
From: CARkeys 09/04/2014
Skodas For Business Users
Skoda has created a new trim level specifically for company drivers in three of its model ranges.
The Octavia (pictured above), the Superb and the Yeti Outdoor are all now available in SE Business forms. In every case there's a 1.6- or two-litre diesel engine (producing 104bhp in the former case and either 138bhp or 148bhp in the latter) along with satellite navigation, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity, dual-zone air-conditioning and cruise control.
From: CARkeys 09/04/2014
Cylinder-On-Demand Engine For SEAT Ibiza
It has taken a while, but SEAT has joined Volkswagen and Audi in offering the 1.4 TSI Active Cylinder Technology turbo petrol engine in one of its models.
From: CARkeys 09/04/2014
Land Rover Discovery Vision concept (2014) 'see-through' bonnet revealed
Land Rover is set to unveil a new 4x4 concept at next week's 2014 New York auto show, and not only will it preview the future design direction of an expanded Discovery-badged SUV range, but it's packed with new off-road-aiding technology too.
From: CAR Magazine 09/04/2014
Mercedes Concept Coupe SUV (2014) hints at X6 rival
This is our first glimpse of Mercedes' new rival to the BMW X6. It's the new Mercedes Concept Coupe SUV, a show car set to be unveiled at the Beijing auto show later this month, but it also previews a new ML-based 4x4 that'll go on sale in 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 09/04/2014
Ford S-Max Vignale concept (2014) first official pictures
This is the Ford S-Max Vignale concept. What makes this MPV design study so curious is the fact it's essentially a top-spec version of a car that isn't even on sale yet.
From: CAR Magazine 08/04/2014
Audi reveals crossover concept for Beijing show (2014) first pictures
Audi will show this crossover concept car at the Beijing motor show later in April 2014. According to these first pictures, it's essentially a four-door version of the Allroad Shooting Brake concept from Audi's Detroit motor show stand, mixing TT style with Q5 attitude.
From: CAR Magazine 08/04/2014
Nissan GT-R MY14 (2014) CAR review
This is the new Nissan GT-R. Okay, it's not all-new, but each year Nissan's obsessive team of engineers update the Porsche-slaying GT-R with a raft of updates - since European sales started in 2009, the annual changes have seen the GT-R gain 64bhp and 34lb ft, while eight-tenths has been slashed from its 0-62mph time.
From: CAR Magazine 08/04/2014
New Audi TT meets its ancestors - picture special
How does the new Audi TT stack up against its older siblings? We put all three generations of the sports car together to find out.
From: Autocar 06/04/2014
Nissan Qashqai to Istanbul - picture special
The best images from our 5000-mile, 13-day drive from the new Nissan Qashqai's birthplace in Sunderland to Istanbul (and back again).
From: Autocar 06/04/2014
Hamilton fends off Rosberg for Bahrain GP victory
The Mercedes team-mates staged a thrilling tussle for supremacy in the desert, with the Briton getting the nod by just one second.
From: Autocar 06/04/2014
New Ford Focus RS delayed, but Mondeo coming this year
Ford boss confirms new Mondeo will arrive in Europe late this year, but new Focus RS is a long way off.
From: Autocar 05/04/2014
BMW Reveals M4 Convertible
After the unveiling of the new M3 saloon and M4 Coupe at the Detroit Show earlier this year, BMW has released details of the forthcoming M4 Convertible.
From: CARkeys 04/04/2014
Many New Kias
Kia has added several new top-level models to its line-up and made automatic transmission available on more of its small cars.
From: CARkeys 04/04/2014
UK Car Registrations March 2014
Hopes of a successful March for the UK motor industry were more than fulfilled, as 464,824 new cars were registered following the introduction of the 14 number plate.
From: CARkeys 04/04/2014
Citroen DS 5LS R (2014) first official pictures
This hard-core saloon is the most powerful Citroenever built.
This is the Citroen DS 5LS R that will star at the Beijing motor show in a few weeks. The clunkily-named model is a C-segment saloon that's based on the DS 5LS, which was unveiled in December 2013, but this R version is a race version in the vein of the DS3 Racing and DS4 Racing models.
From: CAR Magazine 04/04/2014
Infiniti mulls Q50 Eau Rouge production as Vettel joins testing
Infiniti bosses explore whether to make the V6-engined, F1-inspired concept car a production reality as F1 champion takes the wheel.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
Hot Citroen DS 5LS R set for Beijing debut
Citroen reveals performance-inspired 300bhp version of its DS 5LS saloon ahead of its world debut next month.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
BMW M4 convertible revealed with 425bhp - updated with video
Hot new performance-orientated 4-series convertible goes on sale in the UK this September, following New York debut. It will be priced from £60,730.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
Lexus previews new NX Crossover ahead of Beijing debut
Premium mid-size crossover has European rivals including the Audi Q5 and Range Rover Evoque in its crosshairs.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
New car sales hit highest level for a decade
A total of 464,824 new cars were registered in March, the biggest single sales month since March 2004.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
Electric cars must make noise, rules European Commission
EU imposes new deadline for manufacturers to fit their electric cars with sound symposers in order to reduce road accidents.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
McLaren 12C supercar axed
Company officials confirm the 616bhp 12C will no longer be sold, due to the success of McLaren's new 650S supercar.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
New York motor show 2014 preview
A possible early look at the next Mazda MX-5, an all-new Land Rover Discovery concept and a 435bhp BMW M4 convertible. It's the New York motor show 2014, and this is what we're looking forward to.
From: Autocar 04/04/2014
60th Anniverary Alfa Giulietta
In April 1954, Alfa Romeo used the Turin Motor Show to reveal its first car bearing the Giulietta name. The car subsequently went on sale in the UK priced at £1250.
From: CARkeys 03/04/2014
Land Rover Discovery Vision concept (2014) first teaser of Disco's future
Meet the new Land Rover Discovery. Okay, stop squinting; this is merely a teaser of the 'Discovery Vision' concept car that Land Rover will unveil at the New York motor show later in April 2014.
From: CAR Magazine 03/04/2014
BMW M4 Convertible (2014) first official pictures
This is the new BMW M4 Convertible, the topless sister-car to the M4 coupe (and M3 saloon) we saw at the 2014 Detroit motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 03/04/2014
Best car deals: Jaguar XJ, Hyundai ix35, Mercedes SLK, VW Golf
The best new car deals and new car leasing offers of the week, including discounts on the Jaguar XJ, Hyundai ix35, Mercedes SLK, VW Golf and BMW M5.
From: Autocar 03/04/2014
New Land Rover Discovery family previewed with Vision concept
Official images give the closest look yet at Land Rover's new Discovery family, which will launch next year.
From: Autocar 03/04/2014
New Mercedes B-class facelift spotted ahead of October debut
Refresh for Mercedes-Benz MPV; new look B-class will be revealed in full at the Paris motor show later this year.
From: Autocar 03/04/2014
Electric car 'street of the future' project gets underway
New £9m project aims to discover the impact mass electric vehicle charging could have on our electricity infrastructure.
From: Autocar 03/04/2014
New Jaguar XE to get F-type's V6 engine
Jaguar confirms its new BMW 3-series rival, due next year, will come with the F-type's supercharged V6 as well as its new range of Ingenium engines.
From: Autocar 02/04/2014
UK leads development on Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge
Infiniti bosses explore whether to make the V6-engined, F1-inspired concept car a production reality.
From: Autocar 01/04/2014
New Peugeot 308 SW pricing announced
Peugeot 308 estate promises improved practicality, prices start from £16,845 as order books open.
From: Autocar 01/04/2014
New 641bhp Arrinera Hussarya supercar revealed
Polish-built performance car has been developed in conjunction with Lee Noble. Hussarya has 6.2-litre V8, 0-62mph in claimed 3.2sec and £96k asking price.
From: Autocar 01/04/2014
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV pricing confirmed
New Mitsubishi hybrid goes on sale priced at £28,249, which means it won't carry a price premium over diesel equivalents.
From: Autocar 01/04/2014
Quick news: Volvo sales target; 2008 production increase; new Infiniti boss
Volvo sets ambitious targets for 2020; PSA increases 2008 crossover production; Infiniti appoints new vice president.
From: Autocar 01/04/2014
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