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    McLaren 650S GT3 race car at 2014 Festival of Speed
    The all-new McLaren 650S GT3 was officially revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, wearing McLaren's historic number 59 livery.
    From: CAR Magazine 30/06/2014

    Volkswagen XL1 priced at £98,515 - 30 coming to UK
    Volkswagen has announced the price for the energy-efficient XL1, which has now gone on sale in the UK. Only 200 VW XL1s will be built, with up to 30 making their way to deep-pocketed early adopters in the UK.
    From: CAR Magazine 30/06/2014

    Mini launches its torquiest model ever with new Cooper SD
    Mini says its new three-door Cooper SD hatchback is the most torquey model that the brand has ever sold.
    From: Autocar 30/06/2014

    New open-top electric sports car launched in the Netherlands
    Carice cars has joined the likes of Vencer and Spyker as the Netherlands' newest niche car manufacturer.
    From: Autocar 30/06/2014

    Best of Goodwood 2014 - our top 7 concepts and vehicle debuts
    The 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed brought with it virtual concept cars, one-off special creations and global reveals of production cars. We count down our top entries from the show.
    From: Autocar 30/06/2014

    Aston Martin DP100 Vision Gran Turismo (2014) unveiled
    This shock new Aston Martin DP100 Vision Gran Turismo supercar was unveiled today at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed - and gamers will be able to drive the mid-engined V12 in Gran Turismo 6.
    From: CAR Magazine 27/06/2014

    Mercedes E300 hybrid completes 1223 miles on one tank of fuel
    Autocar's Andrew Frankel is behind the wheel for 27-hour trek from Africa to Goodwood without visiting a filling station.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    Exclusive: up close with the new Aston Martin DP-100
    The Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo, a conceptual 800bhp mid-engined supercar that only exists in the virtual world, has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    Volkswagen XL1 Now On Sale
    A proportion of the two hundred Volkswagen XL1 super-economy cars to be built has gone on sale in the UK. Volkswagen's aim was to produce a "one-litre", meaning one that can travel 100km on a single litre of fuel, which is the equivalent of 282mpg.
    From: CARkeys 27/06/2014

    Nissan's virtual concept shows off future design direction
    The next Nissan GT-R will be heavily influenced by the firm's Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo model, which has made its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    Volvo S80 will be next model to receive XC90's upgraded interior
    The next car to receive Volvo's significantly upgraded interior styling, which will first be seen on the all-new XC90 SUV when it makes its debut at the Paris motor show in October, will be the S80 luxury saloon.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    Bentley SUV to cost more than £130,000
    Luxury car maker boss confirms SUV model will sit above current top-spec offerings from other premium manufacturers.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    MG3 hot hatch racing concept unveiled
    MG Motor has unveiled its hottest-ever MG 3 in the shape of a race-bred concept with a retuned engine, producing 204bhp and 192lb ft of torque.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    McLaren unveils new FIA GT racer
    McLaren will compete in the 2015 FIA GT endurance racing championship with a car that promises to not just faster, but cheaper to run and easier to drive: the 650S GT3.
    From: Autocar 27/06/2014

    Ford Focus ST facelift (2014) unveiled
    Ford has shown its new Focus ST, facelifted for 2014. The hot hatch was unveiled at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex - and the big news is the arrival of a diesel Focus ST for the first time.
    From: CAR Magazine 26/06/2014

    Revised Ford Focus ST revealed
    Tweaks to hot Focus include a new diesel engine variant and chassis modifications for a more responsive, balanced and refined driving experience.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Nissan Gran Turismo concept jumps from virtual to reality
    Virtual Nissan concept car becomes real-life model for Goodwood Festival of Speed, and could point towards the next GT-R.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Special Mazda MX-5 celebrates 25 years
    Japanese manufacturer celebrates 25 years of its sports car with new high-spec limited-edition, which has gone on display at the Festival of Speed.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Jaguar F-type Project 7 revealed
    The spectacular Jaguar F-type Project 7 super-roadster - toast of last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed - is being put into limited production.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Abarth 695 Biposto promises class-leading pace
    The Abarth 695 Biposto has made its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Cadillac hasn't given up on Europe, says GM chief
    General Motors president Dan Ammann tells Autocar that success on this side of the Atlantic is still an ambition.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Bentley Continental GT3-R gets 572bhp
    The new Bentley Continental GT3-R has been revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and is described as the "fastest-ever accelerating" and "most dynamic road car" in the firm's history, as the British marque seeks to refocus its brand image as offering "performance-focused luxury".
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Next Ford Focus RS to get 300bhp from Mustang engine
    The long-awaited Ford Focus RS mega-hatch has begun testing in the US, as these spy shots show.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Renault plans new flagship MPV for 2015 launch
    Renault plans to head upmarket with its new, plushly equipped, seven-seat successor to the Espace.
    From: Autocar 26/06/2014

    Nick Frost (The World's End), Hope Davis (Louder Than Words) and Adelaide Clemens (Rectify) have been set to star in the black comedy Look Away, in which Clemens will play a young woman suffering from so-called "selective blindness" that leaves
    The Ford one-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost turbo petrol engine has been named overall International Engine of the Year for 2014 - a possibly unsurprising result, as it took the same title last year and the year before.
    From: CARkeys 25/06/2014

    Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Production Confirmed
    Jaguar has announced that the Project 7, a lightweight open sports car based on the F-Type V8 S Convertible and revealed in concept form last year, will go into limited production in 2015.
    From: CARkeys 25/06/2014

    Range Rover Sport SVR
    The Range Rover Sport SVR due to be demonstrated at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed is still in development, but something very like it will definitely go on sale next year.
    From: CARkeys 25/06/2014

    Mixed Results From Euro NCAP
    Euro NCAP's latest round of crash testing involved six cars, and there were very variable results for the four sold in the UK.
    From: CARkeys 25/06/2014

    Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan
    This is the first official view of Toyota's new Fuel Cell Sedan in production rather than concept form. Not perhaps the prettiest car we've seen, it's very significant in that it runs on electricity created by a chemical reaction between the oxygen in the atmosphere and the hydrogen stored in a special tank.
    From: CARkeys 25/06/2014

    Ford Edge For 2015
    Ford's plan to sell as many SUVs as it can in Europe has moved on a stage with the announcement that the Edge, a model popular in the US but not previously seen over here, will enter the market in 2015.
    From: CARkeys 25/06/2014

    McLaren Special Operations 650S (2014): introducing the McBodykit
    McLaren Special Operations has announced a 50-strong run of bespoke 650S supercars, costing buyers either £252,500 for the coupe or £272,500 for the spider. Yep - at £58k, this is one of the most expensive bodykits going.
    From: CAR Magazine 25/06/2014

    Limited Edition Renault Megane And Scenic
    Renault has created a new trim level called Limited for the Megane Hatch, Coupe, and Sport Tourer, and for non-XMOD versions of the Scenic.
    From: CARkeys 24/06/2014

    New Ford Edge SUV to take on BMW and Audi - exclusive studio pictures
    Budget BMW X3 rival to go on sale in the UK next year, priced from around £30,000 and packed with new tech.
    From: Autocar 24/06/2014

    Special edition Renault Megane and Scenic Limited models revealed
    New variants of Mégane and Scénic offer extra goodies such as a panoramic sunroof and tinted windows for a £500 outlay.
    From: Autocar 24/06/2014

    SEAT's Four-Wheel Drive Estate
    A fourth variant of the SEAT Leon will go on sale in the UK towards the end of this year. The X-PERIENCE is a semi-off-road estate, a type of vehicle that has become quite common elsewhere in the Volkswagen Group but has not until now been attempted by the Spanish division.
    From: CARkeys 23/06/2014

    Elemental RP1 sports car (2014): first pictures of Britain's newest track car
    The frighteningly lightweight Elemental RP1 emerged fully for the first time today, ahead of its public debut at this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014.
    From: CAR Magazine 23/06/2014

    Ferrari F12 TRS: the one-off made for the 2014 Ferrari Cavalcade
    This Ferrari F12 TRS is a new one-off Ferrari F12 barchetta shown at the weekend's Ferrari Cavalcade, a parade of 90 prancing horses on the Italian island of Sicily. It just goes to show that for the wealthiest customers, even a £239,000 Ferrari coupe isn't good enough...
    From: CAR Magazine 23/06/2014

    Pricing For Revised Mercedes CLS
    What Mercedes describes as the "new generation" CLS Coupe and Shooting Brake will be available to order next month and go on sale in September.
    From: CARkeys 20/06/2014

    Royal College of Art show 2014: the concept cars
    One of the world's top automotive design courses has revealed 12 cars of the future, penned by wannabe designers who could be working on production cars soon.
    From: CAR Magazine 20/06/2014

    Mercedes C-Class Estate (2014) prices to start from £28k
    The new Mercedes C-class Estate will go on sale in September 2014, priced from £28,055 for the 184bhp 2.0-litre C200 petrol. Available with a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox, the C200 is capable of 51.4mpg and produces 128g/km CO2.
    From: CAR Magazine 20/06/2014

    Black And Red Ford Fiestas
    One of the most intriguing things about the new Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black Edition models is the amount of power that their very small engines can produce.
    From: CARkeys 19/06/2014

    Do you own an iconic car? Fancy starring in CAR?
    Do you own an iconic car? Perhaps you own a mint original Mini or a landmark supercar? CAR magazine wants to hear from you.
    From: CAR Magazine 19/06/2014

    Renault Sport Trophy racing car (2014): first teaser photo
    Renault has announced the 500bhp Renault Sport Trophy racing car, set to compete in a new one-make race series from 2015.
    From: CAR Magazine 19/06/2014

    World's fastest electric car prepares for launch
    - The lightweight, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive,open-top sportscar promises to thrill the EV market with its blistering performance and exhilarating dynamics. -Further details of the car and Detroit Electric's production and sales plans will be announced in the coming weeks.
    From: AutoInsider 19/06/2014

    ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo, Bi-Golly it's quick
    ALPINA are launching the new B4 Bi-Turbo in coupe and cab form, coupe for us please.
    From: AutoInsider 19/06/2014

    Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black Editions (2014) unveiled
    Ford has a bold claim for its newly invigorated Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black Editions: they have a greater specific power output than a Bugatti Veyron!
    From: CAR Magazine 18/06/2014

    25th Anniversary Limited Edition MX-5
    Mazda are launching a new Limited Edition 25th Anniversary MX-5.
    From: AutoInsider 18/06/2014

    New M3 Saloon and M4 Coupe
    A couple of new aggressive looking mofos from the BMW M dept, we like.
    From: AutoInsider 18/06/2014

    Hotter Peugeot 208 GTi On The Way
    Peugeot will have a strong presence at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next weekend, with twelve cars of various types on either static or active display.
    From: CARkeys 17/06/2014

    25th Anniversary Mazda MX-5
    It's now a quarter of a century since Mazda first revealed the MX-5 at the Chicago Auto Show, and reasonably enough it has decided to celebrate this by creating a 25th Anniversary Limited Edition model.
    From: CARkeys 17/06/2014

    Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo (2014): a future GT-R?
    Nissan and the makers of the Gran Turismo game have unveiled the new Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo virtual supercar.
    From: CAR Magazine 17/06/2014

    CAR interviews McLaren Group CEO Ron Dennis (2014)
    It seems 903bhp may not be enough. Ron Dennis - back in charge of McLaren Group as CEO after two years of hands-off frustration - confides that some owners of the P1 hypercar are demanding 'something a bit more edgy'. Perhaps there'll be a second chapter in the P1 story; 375 hand-built cars have already sold out to wealthy enthusiasts. People who, it appears, are never satisfied.
    From: CAR Magazine 17/06/2014

    CAR interviews McLaren Group CEO Ron Dennis (2014)
    It seems 903bhp may not be enough. Ron Dennis - back in charge of McLaren Group as CEO after two years of hands-off frustration - confides that some owners of the P1 hypercar are demanding 'something a bit more edgy'. Perhaps there'll be a second chapter in the P1 story; 375 hand-built cars have already sold out to wealthy enthusiasts. People who, it appears, are never satisfied.
    From: CAR Magazine 17/06/2014

    Bentley Continental GT3-R (2014) first official pics
    The Bentley Continental GT3-R is the fastest accelerating Bentley ever built. It's a road-gong version of the car that stormed to victory at Silverstone last month, the Continental GT3, and ticks off 0-62mph in 3.8sec: this is some grand tourer.
    From: CAR Magazine 17/06/2014

    Infiniti confirms Goodwood debut for Q50 Eau Rouge
    Infiniti has confirmed its 500bhp-plus Q50 Eau Rouge will make its moving debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week. The car will be driven by Christian Horner and Sebastian Buemi from the Red Bull Racing team.
    From: Autocar 17/06/2014

    Reinvented Aston Martin to launch in 2016 with new models and tech
    A new Aston Martin DB9 will kick off the brand's rebirth when it launches in 2016, bringing with it a new aluminium architecture and supported by a new range of Mercedes-AMG engines.
    From: Autocar 16/06/2014

    Renault breaks Nurburgring record with Mégane Renaultsport 275 Trophy-R
    Hot in the wheeltracks of the Mégane Renaultsport 275 Trophy, Renault unveils a limited-edition variant to celebrate its Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record.
    From: Autocar 16/06/2014

    Nissan Vision Gran Turismo concept leaked
    New Nissan concept to become virtual race car, and could hint at the styling for the next GT-R too.
    From: Autocar 16/06/2014

    Range Rover Sport Stealth Pack
    A new styling kit for the Range Rover Sport, known as the Stealth Pack, has been developed for HSE Dynamic and Autobiography Dynamic models.
    From: CARkeys 16/06/2014

    Another Audi Le Mans Win
    Audi extended its run of Le Mans 24 Hours race victories to thirteen since 2000 at the weekend. Marcel Fassler, André Lotterer and Benoit Tréluyer drove their diesel hybrid R18 to first place three laps ahead of their team-mates Lucas di Grassi, Marc Gené and Tom Kristensen.
    From: CARkeys 16/06/2014

    Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R (2014): new Nurburgring challenger unveiled
    The leaderboard among hot hatches for the Nurburgring lap record is changing aplenty at the moment - and the new Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R, unveiled today, has raised the bar again.
    From: CAR Magazine 16/06/2014

    Nissan reveals Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo
    Nissan has released the first official pictures of its new virtual concept car, dubbed Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo.
    From: Autocar 16/06/2014

    All-new Volvo XC90 for Paris motor show debut - latest spy pictures
    The all-new Volvo XC90 has entered the final stages of development prior to receiving its public debut at the Paris motor show in October, as these latest spy pictures show.
    From: Autocar 16/06/2014

    Williams to grow road car business with F1 know-how and tech
    Williams is plotting a significant expansion of its road car and engineering consultancy business by targeting electric/hybrid powertrains, carbonfibre body structures and advanced chassis work.
    From: Autocar 15/06/2014

    Inside Fiat's secret car museum - picture gallery
    Located in a discreet street in Turin, the Centro Storico Fiat houses many important treasures from the past of one of Italy's greatest car manufacturers.
    From: Autocar 15/06/2014

    Porsche celebrates its Le Mans history - picture special
    Porsche is celebrating its return to the top category at the Le Mans 24 Hours, following a 16-year absence, with a display of its past endurance racing cars.
    From: Autocar 15/06/2014

    Audi triumphs over Porsche and Toyota at the Le Mans 24 Hours
    Audi has taken its 13th victory at a thrilling Le Mans 24 Hours after a strong challenge from Porsche and Toyota ended when the lead cars from both manufacturers hit trouble on Sunday morning.
    From: Autocar 15/06/2014

    The Porsche Le Mans legends - the cars and men in pictures
    Between 1970 and 1998 Porsche won Le Mans 16 times. As Porsche returns to La Sarthe this weekend for the famous Le Mans 24 hours, we look back at the most famous cars, race directors and drivers who helped create the Porsche legend.
    From: CAR Magazine 14/06/2014

    Bloodhound SSC: behind the wheel inside 1000mph cockpit
    Want to know what it feels like to hit 1000mph? This is our first look inside the cockpit of the Bloodhound SSC, the new supersonic rocket challenger looking to set a new world land speed record.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/06/2014

    Forza Horizon 2 reviews: what the experts at E3 say
    Forza Horizon 2 launched this week at the 2014 E3 gaming show in Los Angeles. Time, then, to see what the critics say about one of 2014's most eagerly awaited driving games.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/06/2014

    Tesla opens its patents for everyone to share EV knowledge
    Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and one of the most talked-about personalities in the automotive industry, announced today that his company has opened all of its patents to make way for the competition to catch up and promote electric mobility for a wider audience.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/06/2014

    McLaren P1 GTR: first official info on 986bhp track-only P1
    Here's the official confirmation of McLaren's track-only version of the already insane P1. The McLaren P1 GTR will pack 986bhp (or a nice, round 1000ps in metric), 83 ponies more than its street-legal sibling, a wider track, full slick racing tyres and bigger downforce levels than the regular P1 - if you can call a car like the P1 'regular'.
    From: CAR Magazine 13/06/2014

    Smart Fortwo exclusive development drive
    Autocar's Steve Cropley has an exclusive drive in the new rear-drive Smart Fortwo and quizzes the development team who created it.
    From: Autocar 13/06/2014

    Tesla scraps technology patents to boost electric vehicle growth
    Chief executive Elon Musk has welcomed other car manufacturers to share his firm's expertise in their own electric vehicles.
    From: Autocar 13/06/2014

    Ford Focus facelift - development ride
    The truth is that a car's mid-life facelift often runs so deep it's hardly a facelift these days. Especially when, often, a platform is carried over to what's badged as a complete new-generation model, like the Volkswagen Touareg.
    From: Autocar 13/06/2014

    Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2014 show report and gallery
    Cars from the likes of Bentley, BMW, Maserati, Morgan, Ferrari and Lamborghini are all in action this weekend as the Pageant of Power opens its doors for 2014.
    From: Autocar 13/06/2014

    Land Rover Discovery Update
    Land Rover has moved into the 2015 model year with the Discovery and revised the equipment levels, though the mechanical bits remain untouched.
    From: CARkeys 12/06/2014

    Electric Kia Soul Coming Soon
    A battery-powered Soul, the first electric Kia ever to be sold outside South Korea, has gone into production - and, despite initial doubt on the subject, it will definitely be available in the UK.
    From: CARkeys 12/06/2014

    Volkswagen starts early testing on production T-Roc SUV
    The first early engineering mule for a production version of Volkswagen's T-Roc SUV has been spotted testing.
    From: Autocar 12/06/2014

    Jaguar Land Rover launches new Special Operations division
    Jaguar Land Rover has launched a Special Operations division to focus on the design and engineering of high-specification halo vehicles, bespoke cars and heritage products.
    From: Autocar 12/06/2014

    Official - Mercedes-AMG GT to get new 503bhp twin-turbo engine
    The upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT will be powered by a twin-turbocharged four-valve-per-cylinder 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, the German car maker has officially confirmed.
    From: Autocar 12/06/2014

    The day Jack Sears hit 185mph on the M1 motorway
    In the early hours of 11 June 1964, AC Cars took a 4.8-litre Ford-powered Cobra Coupé GT car on to the M1 motorway to do a high-speed test run before the Le Mans 24 Hours.
    From: Autocar 11/06/2014

    New Seat SUV to be built by Skoda
    IBX concept-inspired Seat SUV set to go into production at Skoda's Kvasiny factory in the Czech Republic.
    From: Autocar 11/06/2014

    Next Mazda 2 to get new 1.5-litre diesel engine
    Mazda continues its roll-out of frugal SkyActiv technology with the introduction of a smaller-capacity diesel engine in its forthcoming supermini.
    From: Autocar 11/06/2014

    Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2014 preview
    The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power opens its doors to the public on Friday, and Autocar will be on the ground bringing you the very latest news from the show.
    From: Autocar 11/06/2014

    Renault And Caterham Split
    A 50/50 joint venture between two very differently sized companies, Renault and Caterham, has come to an end. Its creation was announced in November 2012, and the idea then was to bring together two sets of expertise to relaunch Renault's Alpine brand and create a new road-going sports car.
    From: CARkeys 10/06/2014

    Porsche 911 Carrera S Martini Racing Edition (2014) unveiled for Le Mans
    Porsche is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race this weekend - a perfect excuse to throw another special edition of its iconic 911 into the marketplace.
    From: CAR Magazine 10/06/2014

    Mini Cooper SD (2014): 104g/km CO2 with 0-62mph in 7.2sec
    Mini confirmed the Cooper SD was coming when it unveiled the new-for-2014, five-door maxi Mini last week. But now it has issued the full spec and details of the Cooper SD and the entry-level Mini One First.
    From: CAR Magazine 10/06/2014

    Suzuki Swift Revisions
    Starting this month, all versions of the Suzuki Swift supermini are being made available with a gearshift indicator and tyre pressure monitor, while all expect the 1.6-litre Sport also get foglights and LED daytime running lights. Standard specification for SZ4 models now includes satellite navigation and DAB digital radio.
    From: CARkeys 09/06/2014

    Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2015) official power stats revealed
    The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is officially GM's most powerful product as it finally announces the vital stats: 641bhp and 650lb ft from the supercharged LT4 6.2 V8.
    From: CAR Magazine 09/06/2014

    Nissan Pulsar Nismo could rival VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST
    Hot version of new C-segment hatchback could be fettled by Nissan's motorsport Nismo as the manufacturer broadens its performance car range.
    From: Autocar 08/06/2014

    Tesla keen to set up UK research and development facility
    Elon Musk, boss of the electric car company, tells Autocar he's looking at the Midlands as a potential site from which to develop European models.
    From: Autocar 07/06/2014

    Electric SUV and BMW 3-series rival next for Tesla, says Elon Musk
    Tesla will expand its model range to include two new vehicles alongside the current Model S, with a sports-utility vehicle and small saloon planned.
    From: Autocar 07/06/2014

    Toyota Aygo Pricing And Specs
    The new Toyota Aygo city car will go on sale in the UK on July 1 with a starting price of £8595, though a temporary "customer saving offer" means that early adopters will be able to get one for £7995.
    From: CARkeys 06/06/2014

    All new PEUGEOT 108
    With assertive new exterior styling, a chic 'about town' character and the choice of a TOP! Cabrio model with an electric fabric roof for the first time, the PEUGEOT 108 is a city car of distinction. Add in a contemporary and connectivity-oriented interior - plus a huge range of personalisation options inside and out - and the 108 simply oozes appeal.
    From: AutoInsider 06/06/2014

    Subaru WRX STI beats own TT record
    The Subaru WRX STI has once again broken the four-wheeled lap record around the famous Isle of Man TT circuit.
    From: AutoInsider 06/06/2014

    New Audi RS 7 Sportback
    - New headlights and design details for a dynamic five-door coupé - 4.0 TFSI with 560 PS and efficient CoD technology - Four per cent reduction in CO2 emissions to 221g/km - Fuel consumption improves by three per cent to 29.7mpg combined.
    From: AutoInsider 06/06/2014

    More power for new Corvette C7 Z06
    Chevrolet confirms 641bhp for new supercharged Z06, which will go on sale at the start of next year.
    From: Autocar 06/06/2014

    Renault to build two new SUVs, two saloons and an EV in new China plan
    Dongfeng-Renault's joint venture will produce SUVs based on Qashqai and X-Trail. First cars will appear in 2016. Electric car based on Zoe tech to follow.
    From: Autocar 06/06/2014

    Nissan's Le Mans prototype to inspire next GT-R
    The next-generation Nissan GT-R is set to feature hybrid technology that will closely align it with the firm's recently announced Le Mans prototype.
    From: Autocar 05/06/2014

    UK's new car market posts record-breaking growth
    Sales in the UK's new car market have risen again in May, marking the longest-ever period of growth in history. A total of 194,032 new cars were registered last month, the highest total for the same period since 2004.
    From: Autocar 05/06/2014

    Best car deals: Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Kia Soul, Jaguar XF
    If you're in the market for a new car, or after the best new-car leasing deal, you can save thousands with a little research. This is the pick of what our deals experts have found this week.
    From: Autocar 05/06/2014

    Quick news: Skoda specials; Goodwood tickets; new Mustang
    Skoda is launching special Tour de France limited editions of the Yeti, Octavia and Superb. Available in red, white or blue, each will come with unique 'tour' logos, waterproof seat covers, bike wheel bags plus a centenary-edition Rouleur Tour de France book. Around 200 examples of each car are available.
    From: Autocar 05/06/2014

    MINI Hatch Grows A Pair
    It's been a while since MINI last introduced a new body style, so those of you who were beginning to wonder if something had gone wrong will be relieved to learn that such a thing has now happened.
    From: CARkeys 05/06/2014

    UK Car Registrations May 2014
    In terms of car registrations, the UK market is now officially in an unparallelled period of growth. May 2014 saw a higher figure than the corresponding period one year earlier and was the 27th consecutive month in which this happened.
    From: CARkeys 05/06/2014

    Tour de France Skodas
    Skoda's connection with cycling dates as far back as the late 19th century, when it manufactured bicycles of its own, and it is now an enthusiastic sponsor of the sport.
    From: CARkeys 04/06/2014

    New Corsa first of 27 new Vauxhalls and Opels in four years
    Opel and Vauxhall are preparing a barrage of 27 new models and 17 new engines in the next four years in a bid to stop the slide and return to profitability, the chief executive pledged today.
    From: CAR Magazine 04/06/2014

    New Vauxhall Corsa development secrets revealed
    The upcoming new Vauxhall Corsa could become the biggest selling car in the UK in 2015. We drive a prototype to find out exactly how new, and how good, it'll be.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    New Smart Fortwo spotted ahead of 2015 launch
    The third-generation Smart Fortwo has been spotted during the final stages of testing ahead of going on sale in the UK at the start of next year.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    Opel-Vauxhall to launch 27 new models by 2018
    Vauxhall parent company Opel plans a new model assault, accompanied by a surge of new engines and technology upgrades designed to lift the brand upmarket.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    Quick news: Ariel builds police Atom; Lamborghini racer; VW's first XL1
    Ariel has revealed a bespoke police-liveried version of its Atom 3.5R. Created in partnership with Avon and Somerset police, the car - dubbed PL1 - is part of a new motorcycle safety campaign. This 3.5R is powered by a 350bhp Honda engine and has been upgraded with police lights and emergency equipment.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    McLaren's road car division in profit for the first time
    McLaren Automotive made a profit for the first time in 2013, only its third year of sports car production.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    Ford reveals lightweight Mondeo concept
    Ford has revealed a new lightweight concept version of the Mondeo, which is over 300kg lighter than the standard car.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    Subaru sets new Isle of Man TT lap record - new pictures
    Ex-British Rally Champion Mark Higgins has set a new lap record around at the Isle of Man TT circuit, bettering the time he set three years ago by some 30 seconds and raising the average speed record for a car to 116.4mph.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    New five-door Mini hatchback revealed - exclusive studio pictures
    The new five-door Mini hatchback has been revealed, and is set to give the brand the biggest sales boost of any single model so far when it goes on sale in October. BMW insiders believe it could outsell today's three-door model by a factor of three to one.
    From: Autocar 04/06/2014

    Elemental RP1 sports car (2014): the world's lightest sports car?
    The history books of British sports cars are littered with failed attempts to build low-volume hot-shots to challenge the sporting establishment. But newcomer Elemental hopes to launch a focused track car to survive the test of time: the new RP1.
    From: CAR Magazine 03/06/2014

    Elemental RP-1 sports car to launch at Goodwood Festival of Speed
    The Elemental RP-1, a lightweight sports car which plans to take on the UK's track car market, will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month.
    From: Autocar 03/06/2014

    Facelifted Mercedes CLS nears Goodwood launch
    The facelifted Mercedes-Benz CLS is almost ready to go on sale, and is expected to make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month, before reaching showrooms in September.
    From: Autocar 03/06/2014

    Facelifted Porsche Cayenne spotted undisguised ahead of Paris debut
    Porsche's facelifted Cayenne SUV is nearing the end of its development journey, as this undisguised mule reveals work on the facelifted model is almost completed ahead of its expected debut at the Paris motor show in October.
    From: Autocar 03/06/2014

    Mitsubishi plans Pikes Peak return with electric racer
    Mitsubishi will return to the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb event later this month with a new version of its MiEV Evolution electric racer.
    From: Autocar 03/06/2014

    Car versus bike on the Isle of Man TT - the ultimate showdown
    We bring together record-breaking Isle of Man TT rider John McGuinness and ex-BTCC touring car champion Gordon Shedden to decide who makes the better petrol heads, car or bike fans?
    From: Autocar 03/06/2014

    Editor/Actor Frank Mazzola Missing Since Friday Night
    Frank Mazzola, whose film-editing credits include Demon Seed and Peter Fonda's The Hired Hand and who played Crunch in Rebel Without a Cause, has been missing since around 10 PM Friday.
    From: CARkeys 02/06/2014

    Audi RS 7 Changes
    A revised version of the Audi RS 7 Sportback will become available to order later this summer, not much more than half a year after the original went on sale in the UK.
    From: CARkeys 02/06/2014

    Ford Adaptive Steering
    Many cars already have steering whose level of power assistance varies with the speed of the vehicle. Ford has announced that next year it will be introducing a system which takes this one stage further.
    From: CARkeys 02/06/2014

    Audi RS7 Sportback facelift (2014) first official pictures
    Audi has unveiled the new 2014-spec RS7, with a modestly refreshed wardrobe and a sprinkling of tech changes to keep it honest in the face of the soon-to-be-fettled CLS 63 AMG.
    From: CAR Magazine 02/06/2014

    Kahn to make Aston Martin-inspired sports car and bespoke Defender
    Range Rover tuner says it will look to build its own version of the Land Rover Defender and a new Aston Martin-inspired sports car.
    From: Autocar 02/06/2014

    Audi reveals facelifted RS7 Sportback
    A series of styling tweaks for performance version of Audi's RS7 V8 liftback, which will come to the UK towards the end of this year.
    From: Autocar 02/06/2014

    Facelifted Porsche 911 Targa in development for 2015 launch
    Porsche has started development on a facelifted version of the new 911 Targa. Although only launched at the Detroit motor show earlier this year, the current Targa is set to receive subtle styling tweaks as well as a hotter new GTS version, spied here for the first time.
    From: Autocar 02/06/2014

    Comparison: New BMW i8 vs Porsche 911
    You might have already read our first drive verdict on the BMW i8 and think you know what direction this test is set to take: the Porsche 911 walks it.
    From: Autocar 01/06/2014

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