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Hyundai launches new digital car showroom
Hyundai is launching a new digital car buying service, which will allow potential customers to research, specify and purchase a new car online.
From: Autocar 30/09/2014

Hot Seat Leon ST Cupra on track for early 2015 launch
These are the latest pictures of Seat's planned VW Golf R estate rival, the Leon ST Cupra. The model is in the final stages of development ahead of a planned launch early next year.
From: Autocar 30/09/2014

Nissan to show tuned Pulsar Nismo at Paris motor show
This spy picture is our first look at Nissan's uprated Pulsar Nismo, which is likely to be seen at this week's Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 30/09/2014

Kia to show Optima T-Hybrid concept at Paris motor show
Kia will showcase its new diesel-electric hybrid concept at the Paris motor show later this week.
From: Autocar 29/09/2014

Paris motor show 2014 preview
One of the biggest motor shows of the year, the Paris motor show this week will feature new model debuts from Audi, Jaguar, Ford and many more.
From: Autocar 29/09/2014

Volkswagen reveals 141mpg Passat GTE
Volkswagen has revealed its new Passat GTE ahead of the Paris motor show next week.
From: Autocar 28/09/2014

Comparison: BMW 420d Gran Coupe versus 330d saloon
Now must be a curious time to be selling BMWs if, as rumours suggest, the popularity of the evergreen BMW 3-series is suddenly under threat. Time will tell if that's true, but it's certainly what Autocar's sources are beginning to hint at.
From: Autocar 28/09/2014

New Honda Civic Type R concept unveiled
Honda has offered a thinly-veiled preview of its upcoming Civic Type R with this new concept car, which will make its debut at the Paris motor show next week.
From: Autocar 28/09/2014

Nissan boss rules out new Primera
Nissan won't make another large family car like the Primera, Nissan Europe chairman Paul Willcox has told Autocar, even though it has re-entered the small family car market with the Pulsar.
From: Autocar 27/09/2014

Comparison: Ford Fiesta Red Edition versus Mini Cooper and Seat Ibiza FR
What's missing from the picture above? This is a test of the quick, small, smart and cheap. The warm, beddable end of the B-segment - more super than mini, yet without the financial drag factor of genuine hot hatch ownership. You get the idea.
From: Autocar 27/09/2014

BMW plans hot i9 as part of 2016 centenary
BMW is preparing a more potent version of the i8 for its centenary celebrations in 2016, sources have revealed.
From: Autocar 26/09/2014

New McLaren 625C for Asian market revealed
McLaren has revealed a toned-down version of the 650S for its increasingly lucrative Asian market.
From: Autocar 26/09/2014

Vauxhall issues safety warning over Adam and Corsa steering component
Vauxhall has discovered that about 3000 Adam, Corsa and Corsavan models registered since May 2014 could have been fitted with an incorrect steering system part.
From: Autocar 26/09/2014

Jaguar XE revealed ahead of 2015 launch - updated
Jaguar has taken the wraps off its new BMW 3-series rival, the XE. The new car will be seen in British showrooms from next spring at a starting price of £27,000, and will be powered by a range of three engines at launch. In its most frugal form, the XE will be capable of returning 75mpg with CO2 emissions of 99g/km.
From: Autocar 25/09/2014

Mercedes-AMG GT Edition 1 leaked ahead of Paris debut
These are the first pictures of the Mercedes-AMG GT Edition 1, which have leaked on the internet and reveal the beefed up styling of the new 503bhp V8-powered performance coupé. The model is set to have its public premier at next week's Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 25/09/2014

Reinvented Renault Espace revealed
The flagship Renault Espace has morphed from an MPV into a crossover, which will be seen in the metal for the first time at the Paris motor show next week before going on sale towards the end of this year.
From: Autocar 25/09/2014

Volkswagen reveals new Golf Alltrack ahead of Paris debut
Volkswagen has bolstered its seventh-generation Golf line-up with the addition of a second Alltrack model.
From: Autocar 24/09/2014

Five-door Audi TT Sportback concept leaks out ahead of Paris debut
A series of sketches purporting to reveal the sleek lines and exterior styling details of a new Audi TT Sportback concept due to make its world premier at next week's Paris motor show have leaked to the internet.
From: Autocar 24/09/2014

New Skoda Fabia revealed - updated
The new Skoda Fabia supermini, which replaces the current seven-year-old model, has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Paris motor show at the beginning of October.
From: Autocar 23/09/2014

Citroen shows off C1 Urban Ride concept
Citroën will show off personalisation options available on its C1 city car with a new concept at the Paris motor show next month.
From: Autocar 23/09/2014

New Skoda Fabia - design insight
Skoda set out to make its new Fabia more visually appealing without sacrificing practicality. Exterior designer Dalibor Pantucek tells Autocar how it was done.
From: Autocar 23/09/2014

Stop-start - the long-term impact on your car's engine
Stop-start, the system that acts with blink-of-an-eye speed to save fuel in traffic queues, has not just come of age, it's something car buyers now expect.
From: Autocar 22/09/2014

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S bound for Paris
Mitsubishi has revealed the first pictures of its Paris motor show-bound Outlander PHEV Concept-S.
From: Autocar 22/09/2014

Noble M600 targa considered
Noble Automotive is building a prototype targa-roofed M600 to help judge demand for a production version.
From: Autocar 21/09/2014

Toyota to display new crossover concept at Paris motor show
Toyota says its new hybrid-powered crossover concept "gives an early hint of a kind of vehicle we would like to bring to market" in the future.
From: Autocar 21/09/2014

Peugeot looks to sporty core models, leaving RCZ's future uncertain
PSA boss Carlos Tavares has refused to confirm that Peugeot will replace the Audi TT-rivalling RCZ.
From: Autocar 20/09/2014

Comparison: Porsche Cayman GTS versus Jaguar F-type coupe
Should you ever need proof that sports cars are getting better with every minute nowadays, the two you are looking at above will provide it with more than a little room to spare.
From: Autocar 20/09/2014

Future Lotus plans could include new saloon and SUV
Lotus could be building saloon and SUV models within a decade as part of a transformation plan framed in secret over the past few months by its recently-arrived CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, who once led Peugeot.
From: Autocar 19/09/2014

Styling and trim upgrades for Dacia Duster
Dacia has announced a series of styling and trim updates for its Duster SUV. The revised model can be ordered from today.
From: Autocar 19/09/2014

New Mini Countryman in development for 2016 launch
It was only back in April that Mini revealed its facelifted Countryman crossover, with minor revisions focusing on improving its styling and fuel economy.
From: Autocar 19/09/2014

Peugeot reveals 493bhp hybrid SUV concept
These pictures show Peugeot's new SUV concept, named Quartz, which will make its public debut at the Paris motor show next month.
From: Autocar 18/09/2014

New car tax system could cost Government more than £167m - report
The move to scrap paper tax discs, which comes into force next month, could leave the UK treasury severely out of pocket.
From: Autocar 18/09/2014

Citroen shows off 141mpg C4 Cactus concept
Citroën has revealed its answer to the French government's 141mpg challenge with a new concept car based on the C4 Cactus.
From: Autocar 17/09/2014

Testing of next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-class begins
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-class has been spied testing for the first time, about 18 months before it is expected to go on sale.
From: Autocar 17/09/2014

New Vauxhall Adam S gets 148bhp
The definitive production version of the new performance-oriented Vauxhall Adam S will be unveiled at next month's Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 17/09/2014

New Rolls-Royce Phantom interior spied
The all-new Rolls-Royce Phantom has again been spotted testing ahead of a planned launch in late 2017. These latest pictures also show the interior of the car for the first time.
From: Autocar 16/09/2014

Toyota reveals rugged urban SUV concept
Rugged Urban Utility vehicle is aimed at US town and city dwellers who need to carry lots of gear.
From: Autocar 16/09/2014

New Ford S-Max revealed - interview with Stefan Lamm
As the first pictures of Ford's second-generation S-Max are revealed ahead of its Paris motor show debut next month, we talk to the firm's director of exterior design, Stefan Lamm, about the task of following up the best-selling original.
From: Autocar 15/09/2014

New Ford S-Max revealed ahead of Paris debut
These are the first official pictures of the second-generation Ford S-Max, which is revealed here ahead of its planned debut at the Paris motor show next month.
From: Autocar 15/09/2014

New versus used: Aston Martin V12 Vantage S or McLaren MP4-12C
There are worse dilemmas to have, but compared to our previous comparison tests this feels - to me, anyway - like the twin-test with the toughest choice to make.
From: Autocar 13/09/2014

Evanta Motors reveals racing car plans
Evanta Motors boss Ant Anstead has announced plans to build a new racing car, which is scheduled to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show next year.
From: Autocar 13/09/2014

Improved Mercedes B-Class
The modest list of exterior changes includes new front and rear bumpers and headlights with integrated daytime running lights. There are interior upgrades too, such as a larger-than-before head unit. Keyless-Go, which lets you open the doors and start the engine simply by having the key located somewhere about your person, has become an optional extra.
From: CARkeys 12/09/2014

Revived British marque Atalanta reveals new car
Atalanta unveils the first example of new car that blends its original 1930s philosophy with modern hardware.
From: Autocar 12/09/2014

DS brand to drop Citroen badge in Europe in 2015
The DS brand will drop the Citroen badge in Europe next year and aims to be challenging Audi by 2020, according to PSA chairman Carlos Tavares.
From: Autocar 12/09/2014

Formula E 2014 season preview
The new series for electric-powered single-seater racing cars begins in Beijing tomorrow, and leading racer Sam Bird tells us about the challenges.
From: Autocar 12/09/2014

Most Mini buyers 'will pick three-door over new five-door'
Mini will continue to sell more three-door superminis than the new five-door, the company has admitted. And the appeal of extra doors is driven by the 'what if' factor; most owners of five-door hatchbacks don't actually have kids, research suggests.
From: CAR Magazine 11/09/2014

Yamaha city car is making progress, says Gordon Murray
Gordon Murray's Motiv, the tiny, two-seat electric city car created last year on behalf of Yamaha as the latest showpiece for Murray's super-efficient i-stream manufacturing process, is heading for "a positive announcement" before the year-end, the designer has announced.
From: Autocar 11/09/2014

SsangYong to preview new X100 SUV with Paris motor show concepts
SsangYong will present a concept that closely preview its Nissan Juke rival, the X100, at the Paris motor show next month.
From: Autocar 11/09/2014

BMW 2-Series Convertible Announced
The BMW 1-Series Convertible will be replaced by a 2-Series equivalent which will reach UK dealerships on February 28 next year. Based on the 2-Series Coupe, but vastly different from the Active Tourer, the Convertible is longer and wider, and its 335-litre boot is 15 litres larger than that of the A3 Cabriolet.
From: CARkeys 10/09/2014

More Economical Suzuki Swift
This has been made possible thanks partly to the introduction of Dualjet technology to the 1.2-litre petrol engine. Dualjet involves using two fuel injectors rather than just one for each cylinder and improving the petrol/air mixture within the cylinder itself.
From: CARkeys 10/09/2014

Peugeot 508 Update
New versions of the Peugeot 508 saloon and estate will go on sale in the UK shortly after their first public appearance at the Paris Show early next month. There are a few styling changes, including a flatter bonnet and redesigned bumpers which increase the overall length, though interior dimensions are unaffected.
From: CARkeys 10/09/2014

Mercedes-AMG GT Unveiled
AMG, formed to tune Mercedes-Benz products and now the performance division of the main company, has revealed the GT, a powerful coupe which is almost entirely its own work.
From: CARkeys 10/09/2014

Jaguar XE Revealed In London
The new XE, smallest car in Jaguar's sports saloon range, has been given its world premiere in a ceremony at Earls Court in London.
From: CARkeys 09/09/2014

Another Mercedes S-Class Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz has raised the number of petrol-electric cars in its S-Class range to three with the introduction of the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. The six-cylinder two turbo petrol engine and electric motor have a combined power output of 436bhp, giving the car a 0-62mph time of 5.2 seconds. The top speed is limited to 155mph.
From: CARkeys 09/09/2014

BMW 2-series Convertible (2015): first official pictures
BMW has lopped the top off its smallest coupe - meet the new 2015 BMW 2-series Convertible, successor to 2007's 1-series Convertible. Munich claims this last cabrio was the most successful in its segment, notching up some 130,000 sales.
From: CAR Magazine 09/09/2014

Mercedes AMG GT (2014): Merc's 911 rival unveiled!
Amidst a parade of classic AMGs and with Nico Rosberg at the wheel, Mercedes has finally unveiled the new AMG GT - the car it hopes will finally upset the dominance of Porsche's 911 in the mid-size sports car market. The new AMG goes on sale in 503bhp GTS guise before the end of 2014 priced around £110,000, with a tamer 456bhp version arriving in early 2015 at around £95,000.
From: CAR Magazine 09/09/2014

What makes modern AMG: CAR drives to the GT launch
Tonight Mercedes-AMG unveils the new AMG GT sports car - only the second pure-bred AMG machine in the brand's history. It's the successor to the gullwing-doored SLS and the car that Daimler hopes will finally present a credible alternative to the all-conquering Porsche 911.
From: CAR Magazine 09/09/2014

Volkswagen reveals limited-edition Amarok Dark Label
Volkswagen has revealed a limited-edition Dark Label version of its Amarok pick-up truck.
From: Autocar 09/09/2014

Jaguar XE unveiled: news, pictures, spec of 2015 baby Jag
This is the new 2015 Jaguar XE - it's one-part sports saloon, one-part repmobile, and as long as there's no hint of X-type in it, it'll be a total nightmare for the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class. Or so Jaguar hopes.
From: CAR Magazine 08/09/2014

Peugeot 308 GT (2014) takes on Golf GTI
Peugeot has announced a new 308 GT model - a car that until recently would have qualified as a full-blown hot hatch. But in 2014, with just 202bhp at best, it's more of a tikka masala than a madras. Though with a promised blend of comfort and performance it could still prove an attractive alternative.
From: CAR Magazine 08/09/2014

Audi A6 Facelift
UK Audi dealers will be able to take orders for the updated A6 later this month, with first deliveries expected later in 2014. There are several detail changes to the exterior design, and higher-end models now get LED headlights as standad.
From: CARkeys 05/09/2014

Limited production run for Ian Callum's Jaguar Mark 2
Shropshire-based restorer Classic Motor Cars Limited (CMC) spent 18 months developing the redesigned Mk2 to Callum's specifications for his personal use.
From: Autocar 04/09/2014

New Citroen concept points to future styling direction of DS brand
This is the new Citroën Divine DS concept car, which symbolises the future styling direction of the DS brand. It will make its public debut at the Paris motor show next month.
From: Autocar 04/09/2014

Peugeot reveals re-skinned Exalt concept for Paris motor show
Peugeot will show a European-specification version of its Exalt concept car at the Paris motor show in October.
From: Autocar 04/09/2014

Morgan reveals one-off SP1 at Salon Prive
Morgan has joined the likes of Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren by initiating a special division for bespoke commissions, and has marked the new venture with the surprise unveiling of its first creation, the SP1, at Salon Privé in London.
From: Autocar 04/09/2014

Salon Prive 2014 show report and gallery
London's upmarket car show, Salon Privé, has kicked off at the Syon Park estate. The event runs from 3-5 September and features rarefied classics as well as modern exotica, including some cars being seen for the first time in public.
From: Autocar 04/09/2014

New Mazda MX-5 revealed
This is the all-new Mazda MX-5. The fourth-generation version of the 25-year-old rear-drive roadster is new from the ground up and enters the market next July with a brand new rear-wheel-drive chassis and two new petrol engines, all built using the company's SkyActiv technology.
From: Autocar 04/09/2014

Subaru BRZ Becomes Even Cheaper
When the Subaru BRZ sports coupe first went on sale in this country its most obvious problem was that it cost more than the almost entirely identical Toyota GT86.
From: CARkeys 04/09/2014

More On The New Hyundai i20
A few weeks after teasing us with preview images and a small amount of information, Hyundai has become more informative about its third ever supermini, the second to bear the i20 name.
From: CARkeys 04/09/2014

Abarth 500 Custom With Trackday
It's now 65 years and five and a bit months since expatriate Austrian Carlo Abarth set up his tuning business and race team (now part of the Fiat Group) in Bologna, and to celebrate the anniversary Abarth is creating 65 examples of the 500 Custom.
From: CARkeys 04/09/2014

Euro NCAP September 2014 Results
The Mercedes GLA-Class is the only car to have achieved a five-star safety rating in the crash test results published by Euro NCAP this month.
From: CARkeys 03/09/2014

Land Rover Reveals Discovery Sport
Following on from all sorts of teasers and pieces of hullabaloo and what have you earlier in the year, Land Rover has now published concrete details about its latest model, the Discovery Sport, which will go on sale in the UK in January.
From: CARkeys 03/09/2014

Land Rover Discovery Sport: first pictures of 2015's family SUV
This is the new 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport, a replacement for the Freelander, and the model that kick-starts the rejuvenation and expansion of the Discovery family.
From: CAR Magazine 03/09/2014

Infiniti to reveal range-topping Q80 concept at Paris show
Infiniti has released a preview picture of its new concept car, which will make its debut at the Paris motor show next month.
From: Autocar 03/09/2014

Second-generation Hyundai i20 interior revealed
The interior of the new Hyundai i20 has been shown off for the first time, one month before the car is officially revealed at the Paris motor show.
From: Autocar 03/09/2014

New Land Rover Discovery Sport unveiled
This is the new Land Rover Discovery Sport, the long-awaited compact SUV model that finally reveals the firm's plans for a replacement for the entry-level Freelander.
From: Autocar 03/09/2014

Infiniti Revises The Q70
The Infiniti Q70, known as the M until a recent name change, will go on sale in somewhat revised form in December this year.
From: CARkeys 02/09/2014

Next Ford Focus Here In November
A facelifted and higher-tech Focus will appear in UK Ford dealerships in November, priced very similarly to the current model.
From: CARkeys 02/09/2014

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S at 2014 Paris motor show
This is the first - somewhat restricted - look at the new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S, due to be unveiled at this autumn's Paris motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 02/09/2014

Aston Martin appoints Nissan's Andy Palmer as new CEO
Nissan product chief Andy Palmer, 51, has been appointed chief executive office of Aston Martin. A corporate spokeswoman at Aston Martin confirmed the news to CAR magazine ahead of an official announcement at 10.00am today.
From: CAR Magazine 02/09/2014

Ford Focus (2015) to be priced from £13,995
Ford has frozen the starter price on its Focus mainstay for the new 2015 model year facelift. The news means that the Focus 1.6 Studio five-door hatch will cost from £13,995.
From: CAR Magazine 02/09/2014

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