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Mercedes E-class (2015) gets new nine-speed transmission
If you thought car transmissions were racing to challenge mountain bikes, wait until you see the new 2015 model year Mercedes E-class. Daimler today confirmed the revised E-class will get the company's nine-speed automatic transmission on the E350 Bluetec diesel.
From: CAR Magazine 31/07/2014

Dr Harrington Wins Jim Clark Award
Much to his surprise, for he is a modest man, Dr John Harrington has become the first medical doctor to have been presented with the Jim Clark Memorial Award in its more than forty-year history.
From: CARkeys 29/07/2014

Jaguar XE Preliminary Details
The official unveiling of the new XE won't take place until September 8, but Jaguar has teasingly revealed a few technical details to keep us interested.
From: CARkeys 29/07/2014

Audi A3 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi's first plug-in hybrid production car is about to become available to order in the UK. The A3 Sportback e-tron has a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and an electric motor which drive the front wheels through a six-speed S tronic semi-automatic transmission and have a combined output of slightly more than 200bhp.
From: CARkeys 28/07/2014

British drivers shun autonomous cars in new survey
A quarter of British adults fear autonomous cars will be unsafe - and 56% would never buy a driverless car, it was claimed today.
From: CAR Magazine 28/07/2014

Limited-edition Smart Forfour revealed
Special 'Edition #1' variant of the Smart Forfour gets new alloy wheels, bespoke paint and interior upgrades; UK sales not confirmed yet.
From: Autocar 28/07/2014

Aston Martin revives Lagonda brand with new super saloon
New luxury V12 Aston Martin saloon heralds the return of the Lagonda nameplate; limited production run destined for the Middle East.
From: Autocar 25/07/2014

Ford of Europe edges back into profit
The Blue Oval's European division reports encouraging financial results compared with the first six months of last year.
From: Autocar 25/07/2014

Bentley's W12 engine tech secrets revealed
Bentley's W12 is more than just an engine: it's a byword for the British company's heritage, its current positioning as a luxury brand and also its future ambitions.
From: Autocar 25/07/2014

Jaguar acquires James Hull collection of 543 British cars
Jaguar Land Rover's recently launched Special Operations division has acquired the entire 543-strong collection of British cars - including 130 Jaguars - compiled over a lifetime by the multi-millionaire dental pioneer, Dr James Hull.
From: Autocar 25/07/2014

Driving Seat's Ibiza Cupster concept
The 178bhp radical open-top Cupster concept celebrates 30 years of the Seat Ibiza, and we've got the chance to drive it in Spain.
From: Autocar 25/07/2014

Aston Martin Revives Lagonda Name
Good news here for those of you who like to see brand names from the early days of motoring being used in the 21st century.
From: CARkeys 25/07/2014

Renault working on hotter Twingo for 2015
Higher performance version of the Twingo spotted testing ahead of a probable launch in mid-2015, but it is unlikely to be badged as Twingo RS.
From: Autocar 24/07/2014

New Seat Ibiza - first details
New Seat Ibiza hatch is expected in 2017 and the Spanish manufacturer's design boss has revealed plans to "redesign an icon".
From: Autocar 24/07/2014

Bentley SUV design finalised, reveals design boss
The design of the Bentley SUV has been signed off for production in 2016, but it will have no relation to the controversial EXP 9 F concept car, company design chief Luc Donckerwolke has revealed to Autocar.
From: Autocar 24/07/2014

Bentley plans two new models after SUV launch
Bentley is planning to launch two more models after its forthcoming SUV, currently at a prototype stage, hits the market in 2016.
From: Autocar 24/07/2014

Seat gears up for development of new SUV
Seat's new SUV is on track for launch in 2016. The first development mules are soon to start testing, and the model will enter pre-production in the coming months also.
From: Autocar 24/07/2014

Nissan reveals new high-performance Note Nismo
Sporty Note Nismo features an upgraded powertrain and new bodywork and will go on sale this autumn, but it won't be coming to the UK.
From: Autocar 24/07/2014

Third Porsche Cayenne Here In October
Porsche has given the Cayenne SUV (a very successful model despite initial cries of "sell out!" from aggrieved parties) its second update since 2002, and the new versions will appear in UK dealerships on October 11.
From: CARkeys 24/07/2014

Mercedes plans major design changes for facelifted M-class
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz M-class has again been spotted testing ahead of going on sale in the first half of next year.
From: Autocar 23/07/2014

Vauxhall boss confirms low-cost Dacia rivals in development
As part of its European revival plans Vauxhall will look to rival the Dacia Sandero and Duster models with its own entry-level hatchback and small SUV.
From: Autocar 23/07/2014

Volvo reveals safety kit on 2015 XC90 SUV
Volvo claims the all-new XC90 that will be revealed in late August will be one of the safest cars money can buy thanks to pioneering new safety technology. So far the Swedish carmaker has teased us with designer sketches of how the seven-seat crossover will look, told us how it will be offered with a 395bhp plug-in hybrid that emits just 60g/km of CO2 and released official pictures of the production XC90's interior.
From: CAR Magazine 22/07/2014

Seven things we learned about the Aston Martin DP-100 concept car
The new August 2014 issue of CAR magazine has a stunning, eight-page photoshoot on the Aston Martin DP-100 concept car. We met its makers and spent a day with the amazing mid-engined supercar - where we learned the following nuggets.
From: CAR Magazine 22/07/2014

What to look out for at the 2014 Paris motor show
The 2014 Paris motor show begins on October 2 and Autocar will be there to bring you all the latest new car reveals, event pictures and industry news from the show stands.
From: Autocar 22/07/2014

Furtive e-GT electric supercar - exclusive pictures
Exagon Motors says it has sold the first 12 months of production of its new Furtive e-GT electric supercar. Based on the Swiss and US pricing, the e-GT is likely to cost any UK buyer around £360,000
From: Autocar 22/07/2014

Mercedes starts early testing on new C63 AMG coupe
Hot new coupé to join C63 AMG saloon, estate and convertible variants before the end of 2016, with power coming from a new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.
From: Autocar 22/07/2014

New Honda NSX takes to the Nurburgring for final testing
Honda's long-awaited NSX puts in some fast laps at the Nürburgring ahead of a likely reveal later this year and sales starting in 2015.
From: Autocar 22/07/2014

New seven-seat SUV to spearhead Skoda model blitz
Skoda is set to embark on a new model blitz in order to reach its target of selling 1.5 million cars per year by 2018.
From: Autocar 22/07/2014

Power outputs released for the 2015 Ford Mustang
Ford has released power outputs, but not performance figures, for its all-new Mustang that goes on sale in right-hand drive in the UK this summer 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 21/07/2014

Jaguar F-Type Tour de France Concept (2014)
Jaguar's new Special Vehicle Operations team has built an F-Type R Coupe to act as a support car for Team Sky on stage 20 of the 2014 Tour De France.
From: CAR Magazine 21/07/2014

Mercedes GLA 200CDI AMG Line
This is the Mercedes GLA, essentially Merc's Golf rival - the A-class - with its wellies on. The compact crossover is the baby of the Mercedes SUV family, and gives Stuttgart an answer to cars such as the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q3.
From: CAR Magazine 21/07/2014

Silverstone Classic 2014 preview
Along with Goodwood's Revival and the Donington Historic Festival, the Silverstone Classic is one of the largest and most popular historic racing events on the global calendar.
From: CAR Magazine 21/07/2014

Six alternatives to a new BMW M4
There are many cars which could be bought for the same price as the new BMW M4. Autocar staffers reveal their alternative purchases.
From: Autocar 21/07/2014

Jaguar reveals special Tour de France F-type coupe
Jaguar has launched a special one-off version of the F-type coupé which will take part as a support vehicle in an upcoming stage of the Tour de France.
From: Autocar 21/07/2014

Hot hatch special - Audi S1 versus Mini Cooper S
Audi's 228bhp S1 takes on the 189bhp Mini Cooper S to see which offers the best real-world mix of performance and value for money.
From: Autocar 21/07/2014

Updated Hyundai i40 to go on sale next year - latest pictures
Hyundai is preparing to give the i40 a facelift, two years after its launch, bringing the model in line with the rest of its current family. These latest spy shots show that performance testing at the Nürburgring is under way.
From: Autocar 21/07/2014

Mercedes E-class E300 hybrid from Africa to Goodwood - picture special
Andrew Frankel gets behind the wheel for a 27-hour trek from Africa to Goodwood without visiting a filling station.
From: Autocar 20/07/2014

Production VW Golf R400 leads new Ford Focus RS rivals
Ford's upcoming high-performance Focus set to battle Volkswagen's new 395bhp flagship Golf, as well as rivals from Mercedes, Audi and Honda.
From: Autocar 20/07/2014

Former Jaguar and Ford chief Sir Nick Scheele dies
Ford's executive chairman Bill Ford pays tribute to the Briton who "mended relationships with our dealers, our suppliers and our employees"
From: Autocar 19/07/2014

Mini All4 Racing special driven - picture special
When Autocar called to ask if I'd mind trekking to the desert to test drive the most outrageous Mini ever created, I started scrabbling around for my passport before they'd even hung up the phone.
From: Autocar 19/07/2014

Fiat Panda Cross Details
If you were thinking of buying a Fiat Panda 4x4 but were worried that it might not be quite as capable off-road as you required, the good news is that a more extreme version will enter the UK market in late autumn.
From: CARkeys 18/07/2014

Eight Skoda Black Editions
Skoda has taken the unusual step of announcing eight new models in a single day. Each is a Black Edition version of an existing car, and while the exact specification varies the general theme is that they are all in SE trim but with extra equipment.
From: CARkeys 18/07/2014

Smart: the best concepts and special editions
As Smart lifts the lid on the new ForTwo and ForFour this week, CAR magazine looks back on wonderful, wacky and downright woeful Smart special editions and concepts that have been created since the diminutive City Coupe first arrived on the scene in 1998.
From: CAR Magazine 18/07/2014

Seven-seat BMW 2-series Active Tourer due in 2015
The seven-seat version of the new BMW 2-series Active Tourer has been spied testing in preparation for its arrival in car showrooms in 2015.
From: Autocar 18/07/2014

New smart fortwo and forfour
smart has given the fortwo city car its first substantial redesign since the brand was launched back in 1998. The new model is as tiny as ever, at less than nine feet long (and with a wall-to-wall turning circle of slightly less than 24 feet), but it looks very different thanks to the introduction of a more pronounced bonnet.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2014

New Mazda2 Revealed
The car pictured above is the new Mazda2 supermini which has just gone into production at Mazda's Hofu factory near Hiroshima.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2014

Isuzu Creates New D-Max Pickup
If you were hoping for a D-Max with high levels of equipment and an emphasis on load carrying rather than rear passenger space, here it is.
From: CARkeys 17/07/2014

Skoda Fabia (2015): first sketch and details
Skoda has fired the starting pistol on its new Fabia supermini's launch, and the big news is that this car will blood the platform for the next-generation VW Polo, Audi A1 and Seat Ibiza. The Fabia will also use the latest group three- and four-cylinder engines and boast an all-new interior, which is ripe for personalisation, Mini-style.
From: CAR Magazine 17/07/2014

Mazda 2 (2015): first pictures of Mazda's mini
Despite being labeled as the 'Demio' in the official Japanese pics, Mazda's small Fiesta rival will continue to be known as the Mazda 2 in Europe - but unlike the last generation it will only be available as a five-door hatchback.
From: CAR Magazine 17/07/2014

Toyota plans Auris crossover - first spy pictures
New Auris-based crossover to launch in 2017, with all-wheel drive and hybrid variants planned.
From: Autocar 17/07/2014

Land Rover Discovery Sport interior spied ahead of year-end launch
Cabin of the new Land Rover Discovery Sport spotted almost fully undisguised, as the model prepares for its Paris motor show debut.
From: Autocar 17/07/2014

New Mazda 2 unveiled ahead of 2015 launch
Mazda has revealed the definitive production version if its next-generation 2 ahead of its Paris motor show debut in October and UK launch in early 2015.
From: Autocar 17/07/2014

2014 Auto Express Awards
A magazine by the name of Auto Express has named the third-generation MINI as its Car of the Year for 2014. The hatchback was praised for its refinement, driving experience, safety equipment and broad range of models.
From: CARkeys 16/07/2014

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster
Aston Martin has created its fastest ever production convertible by putting the running gear of the V12 Vantage S Coupe, launched last year, into the Roadster bodyshell.
From: CARkeys 16/07/2014

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster (2014) unveiled
Aston Martin has revealed the roadster version of its most driver-focussed model, the V12 Vantage S. The car will be mechanically identical to the Coupe, featuring the brand's 565bhp 6.0-litre V12.
From: CAR Magazine 16/07/2014

All-new Smart Fortwo and Forfour revealed - exclusive studio shots
Mercedes-Benz's Smart city car division has been given fresh impetus and added market definition with the introduction of two crucial new models in the form of the third-generation Fortwo and second-generation Forfour - both revealed here for the first time.
From: Autocar 16/07/2014

Audi plots leadership of the world premium car market by 2020
Audi is about to kick off a new expansion phase to in an effort to establish clear leadership of the world premium car market by 2020.
From: Autocar 16/07/2014

New high-performance Ford Mustang SVT takes to the Nurburgring
Spy shots have revealed the latest high-performance version of the upcoming Ford Mustang, believed to be badged the SVT, undergoing development at the Nurburgring.
From: Autocar 16/07/2014

Porsche 911 GB Edition
In a commendable spirit of cross-Channel friendliness, Porsche has created a 911 solely for UK customers. The slightly misnamed 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition is based on the top coupe model in the range (so there's a more than adequate 552bhp to play with) and only forty examples will be built.
From: CARkeys 15/07/2014

2015 Range Rover Upgrades
Range Rovers - including Sport models - with revisions for the 2015 model year will be available to order in the UK as from tomorrow (July 16).
From: CARkeys 15/07/2014

Audi range proliferation soars to 60 models by 2020, led by Q1
Audi is about to embark on the next stage of its range expansion - and the choice facing Audi buyers is about to get even more confusing, with a flurry of crossovers, niche models and go-faster high-performance diesel models.
From: CAR Magazine 15/07/2014

Jaguar confirms September reveal for all-new XE
Jaguar has confirmed its all-new XE saloon will be revealed in London on 8 September.
From: Autocar 15/07/2014

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupe In The UK
First deliveries of the extraordinary Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG Coupe will be made to UK customers in September. Those who can afford it will be able to experience a six-litre V12 twin-turbo petrol engine which can produce up to 621bhp.
From: CARkeys 14/07/2014

Return Of The Skoda Octavia Scout
When Skoda launched the third-generation modern-era Octavia just over a year ago it didn't include a Scout version, but it's doing so now.
From: CARkeys 14/07/2014

New Diesel For Vauxhall Astra GTC
The 134bhp 1.6-litre CDTi engine referred to by Vauxhall as the "whisper diesel" has been introduced to the Astra GTC range, having previously appeared in differently-shaped Astras as well as the Meriva and the Zafira Tourer.
From: CARkeys 11/07/2014

Sub-10k Skoda Fabia
Skoda's latest Fabia variant is the cheapest in the range, but by no means the least well-equipped. It's essentially an SE with the 68bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with the addition of metallic paint and a spare wheel.
From: CARkeys 11/07/2014

Lexus NX UK debut
The new Lexus NX crossover is making its UK debut at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this week (8 to 13 July), on display at the Quiet Mark Treehouse and Garden by John Lewis.
From: AutoInsider 11/07/2014

Honda puts final touches to new compact SUV
Honda is putting the finishing touches to its compact SUV ahead of its arrival in the UK in 2015.
From: Autocar 10/07/2014

Revised Volkswagen Scirocco
As of now, UK Volkswagen dealers are able to accept orders for the updated Scirocco in advance of its October arrival. It's not really a new model, though it looks different thanks to a new front bumper and redesigned lights at both ends.
From: CARkeys 09/07/2014

New Vauxhall Corsa Revealed
What you see above are some of the first pictures released by Vauxhall of the new Corsa, which will be presented to the public for the first time at the Paris Show in October.
From: CARkeys 09/07/2014

Honda Civic Black Edition
The latest addition to the Honda Civic range is the Black Edition, which is available with either a 1.8-litre petrol or a 1.6-litre diesel engine and closely follows the entry-level S specification.
From: CARkeys 08/07/2014

The Last Caterham Superlight R500
The 174th and last Superlight R500 has left the Caterham factory in Dartford and, like nearly half of its predecessors, is being exported, in this case to Caterham's Peruvian distributor.
From: CARkeys 08/07/2014

Volvo XC90 Engine Details
We're still a month away from seeing official pictures of the new XC90, but Volvo has now published information about the powertrains that will be included in the range.
From: CARkeys 08/07/2014

Mitsubishi Shogun Barbarian
Mitsubishi has created a new version of the Shogun 4x4 and called it the Barbarian, a named already used in the L200 pickup range.
From: CARkeys 08/07/2014

Four-cylinder Infiniti Q50
The first Infiniti with a four-cylinder engine is already on sale in China and will be entering the UK market this autumn.
From: CARkeys 07/07/2014

VW pushes upmarket: the new Passat and lessons learned by the Phaeton
Logically, it makes perfect sense to push the new 2015 VW Passat upmarket far away from the declining, mass-market D-segment it used to inhabit. After all, how can Volkswagen resist a tasty slice of profit the BMW 3-series or Mercedes C-class dishes out to their makers? Even if it does risk stepping on Audi's toes...
From: CAR Magazine 07/07/2014

CAR interviews Karl Schlicht, Toyota and Lexus product chief (2014)
CAR magazine interviewed Karl Schlicht, the product chief at Toyota and Lexus, to find out how one of the world's biggest car makers is fighting to make its cars more engaging. Japan's biggest manufacturer seemingly has quality and engineering licked, but is keen to inject real desirability on its European range - and products like the GT86 sports car and recently facelifted Yaris suggest that Toyota is making strides in that direction. Read on for our full interview.
From: CAR Magazine 07/07/2014

Audi to offer Apple and Android smartphone integration from 2015
Audi drivers will soon be able to use smartphone functions in their cars, as the company becomes the latest to adopt new integration technology from Android and Apple.
From: CAR Magazine 07/07/2014

Brabus to revive Pullman name with extra-long S-class
Aftermarket tuning company Brabus is reportedly in charge of building a new extra-long S-class named the 'Pullman' for Mercedes Benz.
From: CAR Magazine 07/07/2014

New Smart Fortwo and Forfour previewed ahead of year-end launch
Official video from Smart shows how previous concepts have inspired the shape of the upcoming city cars.
From: Autocar 07/07/2014

Hyundai readies facelifted i30 for 2015 launch
Korean firm's Focus-rivalling hatchback gets minor style tweaks and a new engine for its mid-life refresh.
From: Autocar 07/07/2014

Jaguar considers new limited-edition models to follow F-type Project 7
JLR's new Special Vehicle Operations division is already mulling new special edition variants.
From: Autocar 07/07/2014

Radical Jaguar F-type Project 7 sells out in the UK
Company officials confirm all 65 of the UK's allocation of £135,000 F-type Project 7s have been sold, with production due to start next year.
From: Autocar 07/07/2014

Porsche working on new Ferrari 458-beating supercar
Development under way on new four-strong family of Porsche models, to include turbocharged Boxster and a new eight-cylinder supercar with as much as 600bhp.
From: Autocar 07/07/2014

New details of Porsche's secret V8-powered 911 revealed
As work starts on Porsche's new Ferrari-baiting supercar, officials reveal new details about its forgotten flagship - a V8-powered 911.
From: Autocar 07/07/2014

UK road deaths fall to record low
Road deaths in the UK fell to a record low last year. A total of 1713 people were killed in 2013, down two per cent on the fatality rate in 2012, while the number of people seriously injured dropped by six per cent year on year to 21,657.
From: Autocar 06/07/2014

UK to build world's fastest production electric vehicle
US company Detroit Electric says it will build its new SP:01 two-seat electric sports car in the UK. The SP:01 will be the world's fastest production electric vehicle, the company says, and it will be made at a new facility in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
From: Autocar 06/07/2014

Hydrogen-powered Toyota FCV to arrive next year
Toyota's new FCV promises quick refuelling and a 440-mile range from its hydrogen fuel cell stack.
From: Autocar 05/07/2014

Affordable fun special - Ford Fiesta ST3 Mountune versus VW Golf R
On the face of it, the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Golf R seem a strange pair to throw into the ring together.
From: Autocar 05/07/2014

New Car Registrations Up 10% In First Half Of 2014
UK registrations in June were 6.2% up on the same period in 2013, extending the run of months in which there has been an improvement to an unprecedented 28. As the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders points out, registrations for the first half of the year were also up, in this case by 10.6%. The actual figure of 1,287,265 was the highest since 2005, well before the credit crunch that saw registrations tumbling and inspired the introduction of the scrappage scheme.
From: CARkeys 04/07/2014

The New Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen has unveiled both the saloon and the estate versions of its next-generation Passat at a private event held in Germany. Designed to look more upmarket than the current model, it's fractionally smaller overall, but better packaged to the extent that there is claimed to be more room for passengers and luggage.
From: CARkeys 04/07/2014

Volkswagen Golf SE Becomes Match
Volkswagen has swapped one familiar trim level name for another in the Golf range. The mid-range SE has been replaced by the Match, which is more or less the same thing.
From: CARkeys 03/07/2014

Nissan Pulsar Pricing
Nissan's new Pulsar, a long-delayed successor to the Almera and a rival to the popular Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, will be priced from £15,995 when it arrives on the UK market this autumn.
From: CARkeys 03/07/2014

VW Golf Match - best-selling Golf launched, priced from £19,680
Volkswagen has announced a new Golf Match special edition, refreshing the popular hatchback by offering a better specification for no extra cost. Historically, the Golf Match has proved one of the best-selling Golf trims in the UK.
From: CAR Magazine 03/07/2014

Audi plans hybrid version of every key model by 2020
Audi plans to have a plug-in hybrid variant of each of its key models by 2020, and the firm's research and development boss Ulrich Hackenberg has revealed further details about how the plan will be implemented.
From: Autocar 03/07/2014

September reveal for all-new Mazda MX-5
Mazda has confirmed the all-new fourth-generation MX-5 sports car will be revealed at the start of September.
From: Autocar 03/07/2014

Mercedes-Benz ML-Coupe to rival BMW X6
Mercedes-Benz's ML-Coupe, which will rival the recently-revealed new BMW X6, will go on sale in the second half of next year following a likely debut at the New York motor show in April next year.
From: Autocar 03/07/2014

Porsche bolsters engineering and design operations
Porsche has increased its shareholding in German engineering and design consultant Bertrandt, the company commissioned to oversee development of various elements of the the second-generation Panamera.
From: Autocar 03/07/2014

New Volkswagen Passat goes upmarket to fight BMW and Mercedes
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the eighth-generation Passat, revealing a sharply styled saloon and estate.
From: Autocar 03/07/2014

2014 Toyota Yaris Pricing
The reportedly much improved Toyota Yaris supermini is available to order in the UK from this week and will be delivered to customers starting next month.
From: CARkeys 02/07/2014

Best car deals: Jaguar XJ, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, VW Passat
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 02/07/2014

Supercar shootout - Ferrari 458 Speciale versus McLaren 650S
People will tell you that the hypercar is a lie: a concoction of the sports car industry intended to make today's million-pound crop of exotics seem instantly superior to their predecessors.
From: Autocar 02/07/2014

Citroen C4 Cactus on sale for under £13,000
Order books have opened for Citroën's new C4 Cactus, which has gone on sale priced from £12,990 with first deliveries expected in October.
From: Autocar 02/07/2014

Future Mini JCW models to get new 230bhp petrol engine
The next generation of Mini John Cooper Works models will adopt a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injection petrol engine developing "around 230bhp", sources close to the BMW-owned company have revealed.
From: Autocar 02/07/2014

Third Citroen DS3 By Benefit
Citroen has launched the third in a range of DS3 special editions created in collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics.
From: CARkeys 01/07/2014

Renault loses top safety rating after Euro NCAP tests
French firm's safety rating is downgraded as hatch is docked a star for inadequate seatbelt warning.
From: Autocar 01/07/2014

Tesla promises realistic pricing for new BMW 3-series rival
New Model E from Tesla will look to take on the BMW 3-series and Audi A4, and could go on sale in 2016.
From: Autocar 01/07/2014

Volkswagen XL1 on sale for £98,515
VW's ultra-efficient hybrid is now on sale, with up to 30 examples set to come to the UK and hotter variants planned for the future.
From: Autocar 01/07/2014

First five-door Mini hatchback built in Oxford
New five-door Mini will go on sale in the UK in October, priced from £15,900, and will be pitched squarely at the Audi A1.
From: Autocar 01/07/2014

Facelifted Toyota Yaris now on sale
The facelifted Toyota Yaris has gone on sale, with prices starting from £10,995. Order books for the updated hatchback have opened today, with first deliveries getting under way in August.
From: Autocar 01/07/2014

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