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    McLaren reveals more details of its Porsche 911 rival
    New entry-level McLaren P13 will be "very engaging" but unintimidating, according to the firm's boss, and will look to take on the best from Porsche, Audi and Ferrari.
    From: Autocar 31/05/2014

    Adaptive steering for big Fords arrives on new Edge
    Ford today announced all its future large cars will have adaptive steering as standard - letting reps flick their wrists on the way in to the Welcome Break on the M4, yet tip their fingers when changing lanes on the London orbital.
    From: CAR Magazine 30/05/2014

    Quick news: Skoda's engine build; new VWs; Ford rolls out adaptive steering
    Skoda has started production of the VW Group's 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EA211 petrol engine at its Mladá Boleslav plant in the Czech Republic. Two power outputs will be built at the plant - 59bhp and 74bhp - and the engine is to be used in small and compact cars made by Skoda, Seat and Volkswagen.
    From: Autocar 30/05/2014

    Hyundai unveils wild mid-engined Veloster concept
    A mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Veloster show car has been unveiled at the Busan motor show in South Korea.
    From: Autocar 30/05/2014

    Porsche considers a turbo for next 911 GT3 RS
    New flagship 911 GT3 RS could receive a turbocharged flat-six engine for improved performance and reliability.
    From: Autocar 30/05/2014

    Zagato-bodied Lamborghini Gallardo could make production
    This Zagato-bodied Lamborghini Gallardo could make production in a limited run. Collector Albert Spiess originally commissioned the model as a one-off for the Villa D'Este Concours D'Elegance in Italy last week.
    From: Autocar 30/05/2014

    Volkswagen reveals new 496bhp GTI Roadster Concept
    Volkswagen has revealed its radical open-top GTI roadster concept car at the Wörthersee fan meet in Austria.
    From: Autocar 30/05/2014

    Quick news: posh new Hyundai; UK production up; noisy VW Amarok
    New Hyundai AG saloon shown at Busan motor show; latest figures show encouraging rise in UK car building; London Congestion Charge increases; Volkswagen reveals truck with 5000-watt sound system.
    From: Autocar 30/05/2014

    2014 J D Power Survey Results
    Jaguar and Lexus, both of them well known for scoring very highly in the annual J D Power/What Car? customer satisfaction survey, have been named as equal top manufacturers for 2014.
    From: CARkeys 29/05/2014

    VW GTI Roadster Concept Gran Turismo (2014) first official pictures
    VW has revealed this wild-looking 190mph GTI Roadster Vision Concept. After showing sketches last week, it has unveiled an in-the-metal version of the 496bhp machine to VW devotees at the annual GTI-fest at Worthersee, Austria.
    From: CAR Magazine 29/05/2014

    Mini Superleggera Vision (2014) - set for production?
    BMW surprised the Villa d'Este glitz-fest at the weekend with the Mini Superleggera Vision concept car. Produced in association with la famosa carrozzeria Touring, it's like Mini's found Doc Brown's time machine and headed back to the Swinging Sixties.
    From: CAR Magazine 29/05/2014

    10 things you might not know about Google's driverless car
    Google made a major announcement this week when it confirmed its plans to build its own autonomous car. Co-founder Sergey Brin revealed the project at a conference in California on Wednesday. It might look like an extra from the set of the movie Cars, but you'd better believe it: Google wants to launch a driverless car very much like what you see here.
    From: CAR Magazine 29/05/2014

    The 149mph M25 driver and UK's other speeding records
    A motorist was caught doing 149mph on the M25, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. The rushing driver was flashed by a speed camera on the London orbital near Swanley, Kent and heads a list of Britain's fastest speeders in a new survey.
    From: CAR Magazine 29/05/2014

    Daimler axes Smart car-sharing scheme in Birmingham and London
    Daimler is withdrawing its Car2go car-sharing scheme from Britain as of tomorrow (Friday), citing "the UK's strong culture of private vehicle ownership" as the reason why the project hasn't worked in this country.
    From: Autocar 29/05/2014

    New Skoda Fabia laid bare ahead of Paris reveal
    The new Skoda Fabia has been spotted almost completely undisguised months ahead of its official debut at the Paris motor show in October.
    From: Autocar 29/05/2014

    Mexican sports car company Mastretta hits problems
    The future of Mexico's first sports car company, Mastretta, is under threat due to a dispute between the brothers who founded the firm and the investment company that was financially supporting it.
    From: Autocar 29/05/2014

    Jaguar and Lexus take top honours in the 2014 JD Power survey
    Latest What Car?/JD Power survey reveals that Jaguar and Lexus are the best manufacturers; Volkswagen's Up voted as most popular model.
    From: Autocar 29/05/2014

    Toyota Yaris Update Details
    As previously mentioned, the Toyota Yaris which will be going on sale this summer is a more radical development of the current car than you would expect during a model's mid-life facelift.
    From: CARkeys 28/05/2014

    Chrysler Ypsilon Changes
    Chrysler has added a new trim level to the top of the Ypsilon supermini range and renamed (and slightly modified) the existing ones.
    From: CARkeys 28/05/2014

    Volvo teases photos of new 2014 XC90 interior
    Volvo has taken the unusual step of trailing the inside of its new XC90 crossover ahead of the outside. So feast your eyes on this - the new cabin of the 2014 Volvo XC90.
    From: CAR Magazine 28/05/2014

    First Volvo XC90 Images
    Volvo won't be issuing official exterior pictures of the new XC90 until August, but it is keeping interest alive (as if this were needed) by providing information about the inside.
    From: CARkeys 27/05/2014

    New MG sports car in development
    MG Motor's Chinese design studios will be developing options for a new sports car this year, according to well placed insiders.
    From: Autocar 27/05/2014

    Caterham is not for sale, says chairman Tony Fernandes
    British sports car maker isn't on the market, says the group chairman, but it is searching for additional investment for future projects.
    From: Autocar 27/05/2014

    Quick news: Kobayashi's Caterham; Saab troubles; new Citroen UK boss
    British sports car manufacturer lets F1 racer loose with its options list; troubled Swedish car manufacturer experiences more woes; Citroen MD moves from Scandinavia to the UK.
    From: Autocar 27/05/2014

    Next-gen Volvo XC90 interior revealed
    Volvo has shown off the luxurious seven-seat interior of its new XC90 three months ahead of the car's official debut in August in the run-up to the Paris motor show.
    From: Autocar 27/05/2014

    New Lexus NX targets Q5, X3 and Evoque
    The new Lexus NX is a "game changer" for the brand, say company chiefs, and is charged with stealing sales from premium mid-size SUV rivals such as the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q5 with its bold design and frugal hybrid powertrains.
    From: Autocar 27/05/2014

    Mercedes-Benz plans plug-in hybrid push for 2020
    Mercedes-Benz is gearing its future vehicle strategy around a greater uptake of plug-in hybrids than full electric cars, according to the company's head of development, Thomas Weber.
    From: Autocar 27/05/2014

    New Volkswagen Passat Details
    The not especially helpful image shown above is a design sketch of the next-generation Volkswagen Passat, whose true appearance will be revealed in July.
    From: CARkeys 26/05/2014

    Mercedes-Benz plans plug-in hybrid push for 2020
    New hybrid versions of the S-class and C-class to lead a major focus on plug-in hybrid vehicles from Mercedes.
    From: Autocar 26/05/2014

    Comparison: new Jaguar F-type R coupe vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S
    Jaguar's new F-type R coupé is hugely impressive, but can it really compete with the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo S?.
    From: Autocar 26/05/2014

    Caterham Group up for sale - report
    Malaysian media reports that Caterham chairman Tony Fernandes has put the automotive group up for sale with an asking price of £350m.
    From: Autocar 25/05/2014

    New Bentley Continental GT3 claims inaugural victory at Silverstone
    First race on home soil for 84 years yields victory for modern-day Bentley Boys Guy Smith, Andy Meyrick and Steven Kane.
    From: Autocar 25/05/2014

    New C-class estate to get four-wheel drive option in 2015
    A four-wheel-drive variant of the new Mercedes-Benz C-class estate will reach the UK in the middle of next year.
    From: Autocar 24/05/2014

    Land Rover Discovery Vision concept - exclusive studio pictures
    We talk to the man behind Jaguar Land Rover's new Discovery Vision concept car to find out how closely it previews the firm's new range of Discovery-badged SUVs.
    From: Autocar 24/05/2014

    Lexus NX Pricing Announced
    The Lexus NX compact SUV is available to order in the UK today, priced from £29,495, and first customers will get their hands on it in October.
    From: CARkeys 23/05/2014

    Citroen DS3 Changes
    In both hatchback and Cabrio forms, the DS3 DSport will become the first Citroen ever to be fitted with LED/xenon headlights from July production onwards.
    From: CARkeys 23/05/2014

    60mpg Audi A7
    The Audi A7 Sportback may not look like the sort of car that would achieve 60.1mpg on the EU fuel economy cycle, but a new 215bhp 3.0 TDI "clean diesel" version on sale later this year will do just that, while also emitting just 122g/km of CO2 on the same test.
    From: CARkeys 23/05/2014

    SCOOP: VW Jetta coupe (2017)
    The 2017 VW Jetta is a critical car for the brand and will expand beyond the current body styles. Believe it or not, the total global annual production volume of the Jetta and spin-off models is a whopping 1.7million units, compared to 850,000-unit capacity for the Golf. While these images show the NMC, a mini-CC based on the Jetta, what's clear is that the Jetta will offer more body styles for its next generation.
    From: CAR Magazine 23/05/2014

    New Bentley SUV starts development journey ahead of 2016 launch
    The first 'engineering simulator' of the new 200mph Bentley SUV has been spotted testing ahead of sales late next year.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    New Lexus NX targets Q5, X3 and Evoque
    The new Lexus NX is a "game changer" for the brand, say company chiefs, and is charged with stealing sales from premium mid-size SUV rivals such as the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q5 with its bold design and frugal hybrid powertrains.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    Jaguar sketches Le Mans cars at Clerkenwell Design Week
    Some of Jaguar's advanced designers have sketched out a whole series of conceptual models as part of a special event at London's Clerkenwell Design Week.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    Skoda reveals new CitiJet concept for Worthersee show
    Skoda's convertible CitiJet concept will make its world debut at the Volkswagen Wörthersee tuning festival next week.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    New Skoda Yeti Xtreme to join GTis at Worthersee show
    Rally-inspired Yeti features bold off-road styling and new interior upgrades, to be shown at GTI fan meet in Austria next week.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    Volkswagen plans hot Golf R estate - latest pictures
    Hot new Golf R estate spotted testing at the Nurburgring, featuring a 2.0-litre turbo engine with around 300bhp.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    Nissan to return to top-flight Le Mans racing in 2015
    Nissan will return to the top-flight LMP1 class at the Le Mans 24 Hours next year to take on Audi, Porsche and Toyota.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    Mini Superleggera Vision concept unveiled
    Bold new Mini concept previews the firm's new Mazda MX-5 rival, which will crown a new range of Mini models.
    From: Autocar 23/05/2014

    Volkswagen considering production Golf R400
    Volkswagen insiders have confirmed there is a desire within the company to put the potent Golf R400 concept into production - but only if "cost implications to the engineering changes" can be overcome.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    Mercedes-Benz plots expanded C-class model range
    Modular underpinnings of latest C-class could open the door to even more new body styles and derivatives as part of an ambitious growth plan.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    Legal dispute between Lotus and former chief Dany Bahar resolved
    Norfolk sports car firm's parent company reaches an out-of-court settlement with former chief executive.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    First details and sketches of new Volkswagen Passat revealed
    A new 238bhp high-output diesel, a plug-in hybrid, lightweight body technology and improved connectivity touchscreen infotainment will be the technical highlights of the new Volkswagen Passat, on sale in the UK next January.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    Facelifted Audi A7 Sportback revealed
    The Audi A7 Sportback five-door coupé has been refreshed, with mild styling tweaks, reworked engines and new transmissions among the key changes.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    Lincoln has no plans to enter European car market
    Ford is set to boost Lincoln, but has no plans to sell the US luxury brand in Europe, company boss Alan Mulally has told Autocar.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    Volkswagen previews new 496bhp GTI Roadster Concept
    Volkswagen has issued a series of official design sketches hinting at the appearance of a radical open-top concept car which is set to be unveiled at the Wörthersee fan meet in Austria on May 29.
    From: Autocar 22/05/2014

    Bentley Continental GT with 3000bhp to compete in drag race
    Modified £250,000 Bentley to compete at Santa Pod raceway this weekend, powered by a 10.2-litre twin-turbocharged engine.
    From: Autocar 21/05/2014

    New Mercedes-Benz C-class revealed in leaked pictures
    This is our first look at the new Mercedes-Benz C-class estate. These reportedly official pictures have appeared in the Australian press overnight, ahead of the car's official unveiling later today.
    From: Autocar 21/05/2014

    Seat Ibiza Cupster concept revealed
    Seat is celebrating 30 years of the Ibiza with this open-top Cupster concept, which will be seen in the metal for the first time at the Volkswagen Group's Worthersee fan meet next week.
    From: Autocar 21/05/2014

    Nissan Reveals Pulsar Hatchback
    Later this year, Nissan will re-enter the C-segment small family hatchback market from which it quietly treated several years ago after the failure of the Almera.
    From: CARkeys 20/05/2014

    Nissan Pulsar (2014) first official pictures
    The new Nissan Pulsar is the brand's answer to the VW Golf, Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra that are parked in millions of garages across the UK. The C-segment saloon is the overdue replacement for the Almera, with the Pulsar name used to great effect in foreign markets. Yet this is a car designed and engineered for Europe.
    From: CAR Magazine 20/05/2014

    Jaguar XE to launch at Paris motor show in October
    Jaguar has returned to the Nürburgring with the upcoming XE for more performance tests, as the model enters the final stage of its development journey.
    From: Autocar 20/05/2014

    New Nissan Pulsar to launch this autumn
    Nissan is returning to the mainstream family hatchback segment dominated by the likes of the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus with an all-new model called Pulsar.
    From: Autocar 20/05/2014

    New Skoda Fabia spotted testing ahead of 2015 launch
    New Fabia spotted performance testing at the Nürburgring, ahead of an expected reveal at the Paris motor show in October.
    From: Autocar 20/05/2014

    Honda NSX and Civic Type R concepts to star at Goodwood
    Concept versions of the Japanese manufacturer's hybrid supercar and hottest-ever hatchback will be shown off at the Festival of Speed.
    From: Autocar 20/05/2014

    BMW 2-Series Active Tourer Pricing
    BMW's compact MPV won't officially arrive in the UK until September 27, but dealers are already in a position to accept orders.
    From: CARkeys 19/05/2014

    100,000 UK Toyota Hybrids
    The first-generation Toyota Prius went on sale in the UK on 19 October 2000. Not quite fourteen years on, total sales of Toyota hybrids here have reached the 100,000 mark.
    From: CARkeys 19/05/2014

    Three-time world champion Sir Jack Brabham dies
    The first and only man to win the Formula 1 world title in a car bearing his own name has passed away at the age of 88.
    From: Autocar 19/05/2014

    Lamborghini Egoista concept car finds new home in Italy
    Lamborghini's wild concept car, made for its 50th anniversary, is put on permanent display at the marque's museum.
    From: Autocar 19/05/2014

    Porsche readies facelifted 911 for 2015 launch
    Updated 911 flagship receives bodywork and mechanical upgrades, which will provide some models with as much as 425bhp.
    From: Autocar 19/05/2014

    Quick news: Bentley jobs; BMW's new factory; Mazda races at the 'Ring
    Bentley to create 140 extra jobs in Crewe; BMW prepares to announce first Mexican factory; Mazda confirms it will race at the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race in June.
    From: Autocar 19/05/2014

    Koenigsegg Agera One:1 gears up for UK dynamic debut at Goodwood
    Swedish hypercar with gargantuan 1322bhp power output to appear at Lord March's Festival of Speed next month.
    From: Autocar 19/05/2014

    Comparison: new BMW M4 vs Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
    A truly great M car has to obliterate its rivals. So if the new BMW M4 is one, it must outperform the C63 AMG coupé. Can it?
    From: Autocar 17/05/2014

    Nissan Pulsar (2014) confirmed
    The Nissan Pulsar will take on the VW Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra when it arrives in UK showrooms this autumn. The new C-segment model will be offered in both saloon and hatch forms, with an estate unlikely given the success of the Nissan Juke SUV.
    From: CAR Magazine 16/05/2014

    Mercedes E-class coupe and convertible (2017)
    Mercedes' renaissance promises to continue with the all-new E-class cabriolet and coupe. Under development and set for launch in 2017, the new sports cars share the all-new hardware from the E-class saloon (codenamed W213), including its boxfresh straight-six engines, and a high-tech cockpit to make Luke Skywalker envious. The design will evolve the look of the current car, which is pictured here. Read on to find out more.
    From: CAR Magazine 16/05/2014

    New Suzuki compact SUV spotted testing ahead of year-end debut
    Suzuki's iV-4 concept-inspired compact SUV will go on sale in the UK in spring next year following its debut at the Paris motor show in October.
    From: Autocar 16/05/2014

    More power and greater economy for BMW 5-series diesels
    New-generation oil-burning four-cylinder engine provides added performance and economy to Munich's executive class saloon.
    From: Autocar 16/05/2014

    Nissan revives Pulsar model name to fight Focus and Golf
    Nissan is to reintroduce the Pulsar model name on a new five-door hatchback that will go on sale in the Autumn as a rival for the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus.
    From: Autocar 16/05/2014

    New Jaguar XE - latest image
    Jaguar has released the first image of one of the final development mules of its XE saloon as the model enters the latter stages of testing ahead of its Paris motor show reveal in October.
    From: Autocar 16/05/2014

    Toyota Auris Revised
    Changes to the Toyota Auris this summer include the introduction of a new, second-from-the-top trim level called Icon Plus.
    From: CARkeys 15/05/2014

    Bentley Mulsanne 95
    To celebrate being just five years short of its centenary, Bentley has created a special version of its top model.
    From: CARkeys 15/05/2014

    Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro concept (2014) first official pictures
    Audi has fired another salvo in the German power war with this: the 518bhp Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro concept. To be shown at the annual Worthersee show (which starts in Austria this week) the concept uses the 2.5-litre five-cylinder from the Audi TT RS and RS Q3 SUV.
    From: CAR Magazine 15/05/2014

    Rolls-Royce starts work on all-new Phantom
    Second-generation flagship Rolls-Royce to launch in three years with different styling and both V12 and plug-in hybrid models planned.
    From: Autocar 15/05/2014

    Audi reveals A3 Clubsport Quattro concept
    Audi has revealed a spectacular new 518bhp version of its recently introduced A3 saloon that is set to underpin its display at this year's Wörthersee fan meet in Austria later this month.
    From: Autocar 15/05/2014

    Hyundai starts development of all-new ix35
    Development of the third-generation Hyundai ix35 is under way; ix25 concept-inspired styling expected along with a reveal late next year.
    From: Autocar 15/05/2014

    Limited-edition Bentley Mulsanne 95 revealed
    New Mulsanne special celebrates Bentley's 95th anniversary and is now available to order as a UK-only model.
    From: Autocar 15/05/2014

    Most Powerful Megane Renaultsport Yet
    The latest version of the Megane Renaultsport is the 275 Trophy, whose power output of 271bhp beats that of all previous cars in the series.
    From: CARkeys 14/05/2014

    2015 Land Rover Freelander
    The revised Land Rover Freelander will go on sale in the UK on June 9. Technically, there's nothing new going on, but all the trim levels have been changed, so let's look at those first.
    From: CARkeys 14/05/2014

    Mercedes And Hyundai Euro NCAP Results
    Euro NCAP has published two reports after crash testing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Hyundai i10 city car. The Mercedes generally did very well, though its bonnet, praised for being "active" in the sense that it cushions the blow to a pedestrian who lands on top of it, was also criticised for having a front edge that is "poor in almost all tested areas".
    From: CARkeys 14/05/2014

    Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy (2014) first official pictures
    This is the new limited-edition Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy. It's got more power, trick tyres, adjustable dampers, a titanium exhaust, and with that armoury Renault is firing a warning shot across the bows of forthcoming mega hatches like the Honda Civic Type R and Vauxhall Astra VXR Extreme.
    From: CAR Magazine 14/05/2014

    More luxury for updated Land Rover Freelander
    Final set of updates for the Freelander include the launch of a range-topping Metropolis version, which costs from £35,995
    From: Autocar 14/05/2014

    Prototype Honda Civic Type R takes on the Mercedes A45 AMG
    A prototype of the forthcoming Honda Civic Type R has been spotted being tested against its key rivals ahead of a planned debut in 2015.
    From: Autocar 14/05/2014

    SEAT Mii By MANGO
    SEAT's new Mii by MANGO is a new version of the city car styled in collaboration with a Spanish fashion company.
    From: CARkeys 13/05/2014

    Peugeot 208 Style
    Peugeot has added a new model to the 208 range based on the top-selling Active. Unlike that car, the Style comes as standard with satellite navigation, a panoramic sunroof, parkind sensors, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and chrome door mirrors, and it also has its own type of seat trim.
    From: CARkeys 13/05/2014

    Skoda Citigo Monte Carlo
    Monte Carlo versions of Skoda models have been devised in the past, and now the practice has extended down to the smallest car in the Czech company's range, the Citigo city car.
    From: CARkeys 13/05/2014

    Honda HR-V (2015) first official pictures
    Honda - one of the pioneers of crossover mini-SUVs - will wade back into the market in summer 2015.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/05/2014

    New Mini Cooper Convertible spotted - latest pictures
    Warm version of Mk3 Mini drop-top spied testing at the Nurburgring in preparation for its expected launch at the end of the year.
    From: Autocar 13/05/2014

    Porsche developing hot new Cayman R
    First test mule spotted for updated Cayman R, which should get a tuned version of the Carrera S's engine and more aggressive styling.
    From: Autocar 13/05/2014

    Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection revealed
    The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection has been revealed in celebration of the water speed record success of Sir Malcolm Campbell.
    From: Autocar 13/05/2014

    Rolls-Royce SUV to launch in 2017
    Design work is under way on Rolls-Royce's first ever SUV, which is likely to cost more than £200,000 when it goes on sale.
    From: Autocar 13/05/2014

    Facelifted Mercedes M-class to launch in 2015
    The facelifted Mercedes-Benz M-class has shed some of its disguise as it moves closer to its public debut at the start of next year.
    From: Autocar 12/05/2014

    Skoda previews new CitiJet concept for Worthersee show
    Skoda's convertible CitiJet concept will make its world debut at the Volkswagen Wörthersee tuning festival later this month.
    From: Autocar 12/05/2014

    Rare Fiat land speed record car set for Goodwood
    Rebuilt Fiat S76 to make first dynamic appearance in more than 100 years at Festival of Speed in June.
    From: Autocar 12/05/2014

    Quick news: Kia GT4 Stinger; VW's design challenge; Ford training centre
    It's unlikely that Kia will build a production version of its GT4 Stinger concept from the Detroit motor show. Officials told industry journal Automotive News that because volumes for the sports car would be so small, it wouldn't make sense for the brand to make it.
    From: Autocar 12/05/2014

    Polestar plans electric drive and hot new diesel-powered models
    Future hot Volvos to feature electric axles and could be powered by diesel engines, company boss Hans Baath confirms.
    From: Autocar 12/05/2014

    Rolls-Royce eschews British-built V12 engines
    Rolls-Royce will continue to use German-built V12 engines rather than invest in a British assembly line, unlike rival Bentley, which is ramping up local production of W12 engines.
    From: Autocar 12/05/2014

    PSA Peugeot-Citroen shows new cabin technology
    Personalised alerts to manage the well being of drivers incorporated into PSA's new 'Chrysalide concept', parts of which will go into production in 2016.
    From: Autocar 11/05/2014

    New Citroen boss lays out her battle plan
    The French firm's new chief executive officer, Linda Jackson, believes her experience of running Citroen UK will give her a head start in her new role.
    From: Autocar 11/05/2014

    Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix
    British racer moves to the head of the Formula 1 points by beating team-mate Nico Rosberg in a tense tactical tussle'.
    From: Autocar 11/05/2014

    PSA's revival starts with multi-billion pound bailout
    Ailing car maker announces recovery plan following £3.1 billion cash injection from the French state and China.
    From: Autocar 10/05/2014

    New Rolls-Royce Wraith Convertible spotted
    Open-top Rolls-Royce Wraith in development ahead of a likely debut at next year's Geneva motor show; expected to launch later in 2015.
    From: Autocar 09/05/2014

    BMW M2 coupe spotted testing for the first time
    First spy pictures of BMW's long-awaited M2 show development is under way, with the car expected to launch next year.
    From: Autocar 09/05/2014

    New Audi A4 nears 2015 launch
    Fifth-generation A4 saloon due on sale in the UK in the middle of next year; Avant and Allroad models to follow.
    From: Autocar 09/05/2014

    More Power And Laser Lights For Audi R8
    Audi R8s are generally quite powerful, but none more so - at least among those intended purely for road use - as the LMX limited edition which will go on sale next month.
    From: CARkeys 09/05/2014

    Skoda Octavia L&K
    Skoda has introduced a new trim level to the Octavia range and named it L&K, which stands for the Laurin & Klement, the company Skoda bought in 1925 as its way of moving into car production.
    From: CARkeys 08/05/2014

    Self-supercharging engine scoops national innovation prize
    Oaktec Hybrids' 400cc single-cylinder powerplant is awarded £40,000 after winning Shell-backed low-CO2 competition.
    From: Autocar 08/05/2014

    Fiat 500X SUV set for 2015 launch - latest pictures
    Spy shots reveal Fiat's small SUV undergoing testing ahead of going into full production in 2015 at Fiat's plant in Melfi, Italy.
    From: Autocar 08/05/2014

    Chrysler and Dodge plan sales revival
    New Ford Focus-sized model to create new growth for Chrysler, while Dodge plans new saloon for 2018.
    From: Autocar 08/05/2014

    BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition
    BMW has come up with a thoroughly suitable name for its latest M5 performance saloon. It's known, in German, as the dreissig Jahre, which means "thirty years", and that's as appropriate as can be because the very first M5 was launched exactly that amount of time ago.
    From: CARkeys 07/05/2014

    Peugeot RCZ Red Carbon Editions
    Peugeot is to build 300 examples of its RCZ coupe with the name Red Carbon. Based on the Sport, they have 19" onyx black matt alloy wheels, directional and self-levelling xenon headlights and black roof arches, front grille, door mirror covers and brake calipers.
    From: CARkeys 07/05/2014

    Hyundai Football Editions
    Hyundai, the official automotive partner of FIFA, has created four special editions, two each in the i30 and ix35 ranges, to celebrate the 11-a-side tournament taking place in Brazil later this year.
    From: CARkeys 07/05/2014

    Volkswagen Golf SV Orders Open
    The Volkswagen Golf SV, which joins a range already including a hatchback and an estate, is the replacement for the previous Golf Plus, and therefore a sort of MPV version of Europe's most popular car.
    From: CARkeys 07/05/2014

    UK Car Registrations April 2014
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reports that 176,820 new cars were registered in the UK in April, bringing to 26 the number of consecutive months in which a higher figure was recorded than one year previously.
    From: CARkeys 07/05/2014

    Ariel Atom 3.5R (2014) first official pictures
    This is the new Ariel Atom 3.5R, a riposte to Caterham's mad Seven 620R. It's made up of the best bits from the manic Atom V8 and the little-less-manic Honda-powered Atoms, and improves upon 2012's Atom 3.5.
    From: CAR Magazine 07/05/2014

    BMW M5 30th Anniversary Edition (2014) first official pictures
    BMW is marking the 30th anniversary of the M5 by building the most powerful ever version of its legendary super-saloon. The BMW M5 '30 Jahre M5' has an extra 39bhp from a tweaked version of its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, plus there's a smattering of special trim and anniversary badging, and just 300 will be built.
    From: CAR Magazine 07/05/2014

    Faster McLaren P1 Track version considered
    Woking supercar manufacturer writes to owners asking for expressions of interest in a faster, circuit-only version of its P1 hypercar.
    From: Autocar 07/05/2014

    Fiat chiefs confirm Lancia to only sell cars in Italy
    Struggling company to be slimmed down as parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles focuses on brands with greater global sales potential.
    From: Autocar 07/05/2014

    Mercedes-Benz MLC spotted testing ahead of 2015 launch
    Mercedes' answer to the BMW X6 will go on sale next year with Concept Coupé SUV-inspired styling and direct-injection petrol engines.
    From: Autocar 07/05/2014

    Autocar road tests the McLaren P1
    We reveal the first independent performance figures for the new 903bhp McLaren P1 hypercar in this week's 10-page road test.
    From: Autocar 07/05/2014

    Mercedes-Benz C-class plug-in-hybrid spotted undisguised
    New spy shots reveal economical plug-in-hybrid C-class saloon undergoing testing ahead of its expected 2015 launch.
    From: Autocar 07/05/2014

    Alfa Romeo goes rear-drive; eight new cars by 2018 including 4C Cloverleaf
    Alfa Romeo has confirmed the news first broken exclusively by CAR in July 2013: the Italian brand will make a dramatic shift from front-drive hatches like the Mito and Giulietta, and instead develop a new range of rear- and all-wheel sports saloons, SUVs and sports cars.
    From: CAR Magazine 06/05/2014

    New Audi Q8 to lead upmarket SUV push
    Audi's new Q8 will go on sale in 2017, priced between £50-90k, and is just one of seven new large SUVs planned by VW Group.
    From: Autocar 06/05/2014

    Volkswagen plans new SUV offensive
    The upcoming Audi Q8 and Porsche Cayenne coupé are just two of the seven uniquely styled SUVs from five different brands that the Volkswagen Group is planning to spin off the new MLB platform Audi is engineering.
    From: Autocar 06/05/2014

    Next-gen Audi Q7 spotted - latest pictures
    Audi's new Q7, which could be some 350kg lighter than the outgoing model, has been spotted testing ahead of its expected arrival in late 2014.
    From: Autocar 06/05/2014

    Jeep targets two million sales by 2018
    US-bred SUV manufacturer unveils five-year expansion strategy with emphasis on new models, a wider manufacturing base and an improved dealer network.
    From: Autocar 06/05/2014

    New V6-powered Jaguar F-type rival to launch in 2016 ahead of new Granturismo in 2018
    The Maserati Alfieri sports car concept will make production in 2016, the Italian firm has revealed as part of its future model plans.
    From: Autocar 06/05/2014

    Ferrari to "preserve uniqueness" by limiting production numbers
    Maranello sticks with its strategy of capping production and plans to roll out a new model every year.
    From: Autocar 06/05/2014

    Building America: a trip around the Henry Ford museum
    Henry Ford created an extraordinary museum to 'tell the story of America', and we were left mesmerised by its exhibits after a single visit.
    From: Autocar 05/05/2014

    Porsche plans new five-door Cayenne coupe
    Porsche is planning to expand its Cayenne SUV line-up with a uniquely styled coupé model. Design proposals for the new five-door liftback are described as already being at an advanced phase.
    From: Autocar 05/05/2014

    Mercedes plans new G-class for 2017 launch
    New, lighter G-class to have more interior space but keep its iconic looks alongside new engines with 360bhp.
    From: Autocar 04/05/2014

    LaFerrari vs McLaren P1 vs Porsche 918 Spyder
    Autocar's Steve Sutcliffe is one of the fortunate few to have now driven all three of the latest hypercars - so which one does he think is king of the hill?
    From: Autocar 03/05/2014

    Fiat 500X SUV set for 2015 launch
    Spy shots reveal Fiat's small SUV undergoing testing ahead of going into full production in 2015 at Fiat's plant in Melfi, Italy.
    From: Autocar 02/05/2014

    Mercedes-Benz C-class plug-in-hybrid due in 2015
    New spy shots reveal economical plug-in-hybrid C-class saloon undergoing testing ahead of its expected 2015 launch.
    From: Autocar 02/05/2014

    New Lotus CEO is ex-PSA chief Jean-Marc Gales
    The man behind the launch of the Citroen DS brand is tasked with continuing Lotus's turnaround.
    From: Autocar 02/05/2014

    2014 Nissan Juke
    An updated version of the Nissan Juke will arrive in UK showrooms in June. You still won't mistake it for any other car on the road, but it has a lot more luggage space than the current model - unless it has four-wheel drive - and you can find more details about all that in our earlier news story.
    From: CARkeys 01/05/2014

    How Much For The Peugeot 108?
    Peugeot's new 108 city car, on sale here from July 1, has been given a starting price of £8245. As previously mentioned, it comes with a choice of 68bhp 1.0 and 82bhp 1.2 petrol engines, and manual or automatic transmission in the case of the 1.0.
    From: CARkeys 01/05/2014

    Nissan X-Trail Pricing Confirmed
    The new Nissan X-Trail SUV will be offered in this country with just one engine, a 129bhp 1.6 dCi turbo diesel, but there are many other choices to be made.
    From: CARkeys 01/05/2014

    Fiat Punto Jet Black 2
    A limited-edition three-door Fiat Punto with a 77bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine has gone on sale in the UK, priced at £12,000.
    From: CARkeys 01/05/2014

    New Nissan Juke from £13,420
    Nissan has announced pricing and specifications for the new Juke.
    From: AutoInsider 01/05/2014

    Land Rover Discovery Sport nears year-end launch
    Entry-level Land Rover Discovery spotted testing just months before going on sale, powered by new range of 'Ingenium' engines.
    From: Autocar 01/05/2014

    New Peugeot 108 priced from £8245
    Sister car to the new Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1 to go on sale in July with a focus on personalisation.
    From: Autocar 01/05/2014

    Peugeot planning Nurburgring assault as well as hot 308 R
    Hot new Peugeot production models planned as the firm seeks to tie up its motorsport activities with road cars.
    From: Autocar 01/05/2014

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