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Porsche plans more high-end special editions
With all 100 units of the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive selling out in just 48 hours, Porsche is considering other premium specials.
From: Autocar 30/11/2014

Scottish Award For Hyundai i10
Members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers have named the Hyundai i10 as the Scottish Car of the Year for 2014.
From: CARkeys 29/11/2014

Mazda MX-5 could spawn RX-8 successor
The new Mazda MX-5 could yet provide the platform for a successor to the RX-8 sports car, Autocar has learned.
From: Autocar 29/11/2014

Nismo Festival 2014 preview: go-faster Nissans unite
Nismo is a big deal in Japan. We know it well enough as Nissan's equivalent of BMW's M division or Mercedes AMG, but it inspires an incredibly fervent cult following in its home country.
From: CAR Magazine 28/11/2014

Mercedes creates AMG Sport model line, previews GLE
What was it Mercedes was saying about making its model names easier to understand? The company has announced a new derivative line called 'AMG Sport' for cars that are not quite full-blown AMG performance models, but with 'enhanced performance and technical refinements' over regular Mercs.
From: CAR Magazine 28/11/2014

Range Rover Evoque cabriolet caught on test
The first concrete evidence that Land Rover will produce a production version of the Evoque cabriolet has been captured in the Midlands.
From: Autocar 28/11/2014

BMW's 'Tesla-killer' - first ride in the new Power eDrive plug-in hybrid
A passenger ride in a BMW 5-series GT xDrive equipped with the new Power eDrive system hints at a bright future for Munich's new plug-in hybrid system.
From: Autocar 28/11/2014

Mazda promotion: How the all-new Mazda3 looks alive… even when it's standing still
It takes a special type of design to convey dynamism when something's standing still. But that's exactly what the all-new Mazda3's designers have achieved through KODO philosophy.
From: Autocar 28/11/2014

Three new Caterham Sevens planned for 2015
Caterham to rationalise range with three new cars between the 160 and 620R, each adopting a name based on power-to-weight ratio.
From: Autocar 28/11/2014

Mini range to shrink to five models
The time for niche-filling is over: the current, third-generation Mini range will concentrate on five models only, the brand's chief Peter Schwarzenbauer has confirmed.
From: CAR Magazine 27/11/2014

Audi TT offroad concept favourite for production
Audi's potential Range Rover Evoque rival is the most likely of three TT concept cars from 2015 to make production.
From: Autocar 27/11/2014

Audi Prologue concept previews new A6, A7 and A8
Audi unveils a new generation of styling, interior treatment and technology with its new Prologue concept, which could also provide clues to the super-luxury A9.
From: Autocar 27/11/2014

Mercedes confirms extreme G63 AMG 4x4 for 2015
High riding Geländewagen to borrow driveline and and chassis technology from the mad G63 AMG 6x6.
From: Autocar 27/11/2014

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs
Sales of Renault's electric models are expected to rise with news that customers will now be able to buy their batteries outright, rather than leasing from the manufacturer.
From: Autocar 27/11/2014

Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied
Mercedes-Benz will reveal its design thinking for a self-driving car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January 2015.
From: Autocar 26/11/2014

Jaguar design chief Ian Callum wins top design gong
Jaguar design director Ian Callum has been awarded the Minerva Medal, the top accolade dished out by the Chartered Society of Designers.
From: CAR Magazine 26/11/2014

Jaguar Land Rover named most trustworthy OEM
Jaguar Land Rover has been named the most trustworthy OEM in a study conducted by global information and analytics provider, IHS Automotive.
From: AutoInsider 26/11/2014

The new Lexus RC F
Whether you're an experienced track driver or an enthusiast who loves the open road, this one's for you.
From: AutoInsider 26/11/2014

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
A new estate version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA coupe will go on sale in the UK in January next year.
From: CARkeys 25/11/2014

So this is what 2015 Kia Sportage will look like
How to replace a car like Sportage? That's the problem vexing Kia right now, stuck with having to launch a successor to arguably its most European, desirable car to date.
From: CAR Magazine 25/11/2014

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake (2015): it's Merc's smallest estate
Daimler always vowed the A-class family would expand to a whole range of small cars. And today we can see further proof: witness the freshly unveiled, new 2015 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
From: CAR Magazine 25/11/2014

Attack of the clones: the most shameless knock-off car designs
Copycat car design is in the news once again, as Land Rover threatens legal action in response to a suspiciously Evoque-alike product unveiled at the 2014 Guangzhou motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 25/11/2014

Renault readies sporty Twingo GT for 2015 launch
Renault's sporty Twingo variant, which could be badged Twingo GT for production, has again been spotted testing ahead of a possible launch at the end of next year.
From: Autocar 25/11/2014

New SsangYong crossover to be called Tivoli
Korean firm's Nissan Juke rival named as Tivoli, and will be unveiled in January 2015 become coming to the UK in Q2.
From: Autocar 25/11/2014

Suzuki plans six new models by 2017
Bold new model offensive announced by Japanese manufacturer, as it promises to revise almost its entire model range over the next three years.
From: Autocar 25/11/2014

CAR interviews Porsche R&D boss Dr Wolfgang Hatz
As you've probably read in our spy shot story about development plans for the current 911, every mainstream version of this legendary sports car is due to get a turbocharged engine in 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 24/11/2014

New Alfa Romeo Giulia to launch next summer
Alfa Romeo's new BMW 3-series rival will go on sale in 2015 with styling inspired by the 4C and a new rear-drive platform.
From: Autocar 24/11/2014

Hard-core LaFerrari XX spotted testing ahead of 2015 launch
Track-focused version of LaFerrari will feature tuned handling and new electrical systems, but no more power, and should come to market early next year.
From: Autocar 24/11/2014

Audi's Prologue concept car driven
We drive Audi's LA motor show concept car, which is powered by a 4.0-litre V8 engine and will inform the next generation of Ingolstadt's model range.
From: Autocar 24/11/2014

McLaren previews new Sports Series range
New Porsche 911-rivalling P13 line-up to be known as the Sports Series; set to be revealed in the second quarter of 2015.
From: Autocar 24/11/2014

New Volvo XC90 revealed - updated
Swedish firm's new seven-seat SUV sits on an all-new platform and comes loaded with new technology and engines.
From: Autocar 24/11/2014

Ford looks to Vignale brand to boost European sales
Ford of Europe CEO Barb Samardzich has high hopes for the company's new Vignale luxury brand and would "love that it takes off so much that it becomes a separate brand".
From: Autocar 23/11/2014

Lexus SC to take on Porsche 911 Turbo in 2016
New sports coupé based on the LF-LC concept is set to replace the LFA as Lexus's halo supercar.
From: Autocar 22/11/2014

Five best new car deals for this week
The best new car deals and new car leasing deals for this week, including offers on the Ford Fiesta, VW Passat, Skoda Superb, VW Touareg and BMW 5-series.
From: Autocar 21/11/2014

UK under pressure from European air quality ruling
European Court of Justice compels UK courts to 'force' government to meet pollution regulations.
From: Autocar 21/11/2014

2015 Jaguar XE revealed - full pricing, specifications and picture gallery
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.
From: Autocar 21/11/2014

Qoros 3 City SUV unveiled at Guangzhou motor show
Chinese motor show debut for the new Golf-sized crossover, which is the third model from start-up brand Qoros.
From: Autocar 21/11/2014

New Kia KX3 concept aims for China
Kia has unveiled a new VW Golf-size SUV concept, which will preview a China-only production car. The KX3 has been designed and engineered through Dongfeng Yueda Kia, the Korean brand's joint venture in China.
From: Autocar 20/11/2014

New Audi Q8 confirmed for production
Audi will put a new Audi Q8 SUV into production, technical chief Ulrich Hackenberg has confirmed to Autocar at the Los Angeles motor show.
From: Autocar 20/11/2014

Porsche reveals new Cayenne GTS in LA
German car maker adds revised 434bhp GTS version to the Cayenne SUV range, while also launching a new entry-level model.
From: Autocar 20/11/2014

Volkswagen reveals hot Golf R estate
The fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf R line-up has been extended with the launch of a rapid new estate model.
From: Autocar 20/11/2014

Mazda Reveals CX-3
Mazda has used the Los Angeles Auto Show to give its new compact SUV (or "cute ute" as they're sometimes referred to over there) its world debut.
From: CARkeys 19/11/2014

Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo concept at 2014 LA motor show
The Gran Turismo Playstation game is fast becoming a portal for some of the industry's most outlandish concept cars. Every so often a manufacturer will be tasked with creating a car especially for the game, and this is the latest flight of fancy: the Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Cadillac ATS-V: America's M3 rival at 2014 LA motor show
We've published snaps of a disguised version pounding round the Nurburgring earlier this month, and now here's the finished article: the Cadillac ATS-V, an American supersaloon that could be a genuine rival to the cream of Europe's performance saloon crop.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Jaguar F-Type spawns manual, AWD versions at 2014 LA show
One year ago Jaguar unveiled the F-type Coupe in LA, and 12 months on the 2014 Los Angeles auto show is again the venue for the British brand to reveal a host of new F-type variants.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Mercedes-Maybach S600 limo at 2014 LA auto show
Its last attempt at a Rolls-Royce rival was a commercial flop, but at the 2014 LA motor show today Mercedes proved it was ready for another go, resurrecting the Maybach brand for a second time with a luxury-laden S-class limo.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Mercedes-Maybach S600 limo
Its last attempt at a Rolls-Royce rival was a commercial flop, but at the 2014 LA motor show today Mercedes proved it was ready for another go, resurrecting the Maybach brand for a second time with a luxury-laden S-class limo.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Mazda CX-3 (2015) at the 2014 LA motor show
While the new MX-5 will hoover up more headlines, this Mazda is just as important as far as sales and market share go. The new Mazda CX-3 is the company's first entry in the lucrative compact crossover market. Put simply, this is Mazda's Nissan Juke.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Audi Prologue show car revealed at 2014 LA show
This is the Audi Prologue, the much-vaunted LA show car rumoured to be the forerunner of a flagship A9 road car. The Prologue badge fits in with the suggestion that its design cues will form the basis of Audi's next generation of production cars.
From: CAR Magazine 19/11/2014

Mazda Crosses Over - meet the CX-3
Mazda enters one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments with its first crossover SUV.
From: AutoInsider 19/11/2014

justDrive from Jaguar Land Rover
For those of you who can't be without your apps and social media even whilst driving there's now an app for that too.
From: AutoInsider 19/11/2014

Mazda CX-3 crossover revealed
Mazda to take on the Nissan Juke with new compact crossover in 2015; features Kodo design language and SkyActiv technology.
From: Autocar 19/11/2014

Land Rover to complain about Chinese 'copy' of the Range Rover Evoque
LandWind X7 sparks controversy for drawing heavily on Evoque design, and Land Rover chiefs will challenge Chinese officials over the car.
From: Autocar 19/11/2014

Hot Volkswagen Golf Estate
At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen is displaying an estate version of the Golf R, the first R model to be built using this body style.
From: CARkeys 18/11/2014

Bentley Grand Convertible
Bentley will be investigating whether its customers would be interested in a super-luxury open-topped car by putting the Grand Convertible on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show tomorrow.
From: CARkeys 18/11/2014

Toyota Mirai In The UK Next Year
What may be Toyota's slowest-selling yet technologically important car ever will go on sale in parts of Europe inclusing the UK next September, ten months after its launch in Japan.
From: CARkeys 18/11/2014

Ford unleashes extreme Shelby GT350 Mustang
The Shelby GT350 Mustang, the new high-performance version of the sixth-generation Ford Mustang, features the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 production engine ever built by the Blue Oval. It is on display at the LA motor show.
From: Autocar 18/11/2014

Fuel-Cell Honda Unveiled
In what promises to be an unusually busy week for announcements about fuel-cell cars, Honda has revealed its FCV Concept, the forerunner of a car that will go into production in 2016.
From: CARkeys 17/11/2014

BMW plans new hydrogen-fuelled i5
BMW is set to employ a revised version of the hydrogen-electric fuel cell system used in the Toyota FCV in a future i-brand model, possibly to be badged i5.
From: Autocar 17/11/2014

Honda to bring hydrogen-powered FCV to market in 2016
Japanese manufacturer confirms FCX successor will arrive in two years time in its home market, with European sales to follow.
From: Autocar 17/11/2014

Infiniti QX30 spotted testing ahead of 2016 launch
QX30 is set to take on the Audi Q3 in 2016, joining the Q30 hatchback in a growing compact line-up.
From: Autocar 16/11/2014

Porsche yet to sign off Ferrari 458-beating supercar
Porsche bosses remain cool on whether the firm will bring its plans for a new junior supercar, internally dubbed 988, to market.
From: Autocar 15/11/2014

Audi A1 Update
Audi is giving the A1 its first facelift, which involves a new grille, bumpers and wheel designs plus a wider range of exterior colours. But it's not just about styling. The A1 is also going to be offered with a one-litre TFSI turbo petrol engine which, despite what you may read elsewhere, is not the first three-cylinder ever fitted to an Audi. The A2 had one of those too.
From: CARkeys 14/11/2014

10 technologies coming to a future VW near you
VW has opened the doors to its top-secret test facility at Ehra-Leissen and given the press the opportunity to take a peek inside. 'Innovations at Volkswagen 2014' was our first chance to get up close and personal with some new technologies that are expected to reach production in the next few years.
From: CAR Magazine 14/11/2014

Audi A1 facelifted range gets new efficient engines
New three-cylinder petrol engine joins updated A1 range.
From: AutoInsider 14/11/2014

Meet the Suzuki Celerio
The all new Suzuki Celerio goes on sale in the UK from February 2015.
From: AutoInsider 14/11/2014

Mercedes-AMG GT open to orders
The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT has opened for ordering, prices starting at £97,195.
From: AutoInsider 14/11/2014

Wales Rally GB today to Sunday
Wales Rally GB is ready to rev into life to conclude the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in style.
From: AutoInsider 14/11/2014

Audi A1 improved for 2015
The new Audi A1 and A1 Sportback which open for UK ordering later this month have an true pedigree. The latest range, the first examples of which will reach the UK next spring, features exterior and interior styling enhancements, specification upgrades and new or improved engines, including in the longer term the first ever three-cylinder petrol unit in the Audi range. These improve fuel economy by up to eight per cent and trim CO2 output to as little as 92 g/km.
From: Autozine 14/11/2014

New Porsche Panamera to launch in 2016 - first details
Porsche plans a total revamp for its second-generation saloon, giving it sharper looks, an advanced new platform and new V6 and V8 engines.
From: Autocar 13/11/2014

LA motor show 2014 preview
A range-topping Audi concept, two high-performance BMW SUVs and a more powerful Porsche 911 Carrera - here's our round up of what to expect in Los Angeles.
From: Autocar 13/11/2014

Next-gen Bentley Continental to use Panamera platform
Bentley is poised to take a huge step forward with the next-generation Continental by basing it on the Porsche-developed MSB platform shared with the next Panamera, which is in development ahead of a planned launch in 2016.
From: Autocar 13/11/2014

Suzuki Celerio Preview
Suzuki has revealed several details about the new Celerio city car in advance of its UK launch in February. By a small margin, it will have the greatest luggage capacity (254 litres) in the sector despite not being the largest car - it's 65mm shorter than the Hyundai i10, and about the same amount longer than the Volkswagen up! and its SEAT and Skoda equivalents.
From: CARkeys 13/11/2014

Government plans to reduce congestion.... with leaflets
Yes you read that correctly, the Government's new strategy to reduce congestion is to send leaflets to road works companies.
From: AutoInsider 12/11/2014

New XC90 gets super air filter
Volvo have worked hard to improve the quality of air in the cabin of the new XC90.
From: AutoInsider 12/11/2014

Second-generation Hyundai i20 on sale for £10,695
All-new compact hatchback set to compete with Ford Fiesta, Skoda Fabia and Mazda 2; on sale now for £10,695.
From: Autocar 12/11/2014

Volvo confirms plans for compact XC40 SUV
Swedish manufacturer says "small but premium" XC40 compact SUV will be based on new CMA platform.
From: Autocar 12/11/2014

Skoda Fabia Estate Here Next Spring
The lastest Skoda Fabia Estate will go on sale in the UK next March, a couple of months after the hatchback, and will be priced from £12,460.
From: CARkeys 12/11/2014

Hyundai i20 UK Details
Hyundai has announced the UK pricing and specifications for its new i20 supermini, whose world debut took place at the Paris Show early last month. The number of trim levels is up for debate. We're plumping for four, while acknowledging that the most basic, called S, also covers S Air and S Blue.
From: CARkeys 12/11/2014

New Mercedes Naming System
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it has created a new method of naming its cars which will be rolled out over the next couple of years.
From: CARkeys 11/11/2014

Kia's Electric Soul
The first battery-powered Kia ever to be marketed outside South Korea is now on sale in the UK. The Soul EV officially costs £29,995, though that comes down to £24,995 after the Government's Plug-In Car Grant has been applied. The price includes a wallbox, which reduces the duration of a full charge by about half, compared with using a mains supply, to five hours, along with two charging cables whose storage location brings the luggage capacity down by 31 litres to 281 litres.
From: CARkeys 11/11/2014

Lexus LF-C2 concept at 2014 Los Angeles motor show
This shadowy Lexus LF-C2 concept car will be shown at the Los Angeles motor show next week. It's what looks like a compact four-seater convertible, sized around the footprint of the RC coupe.
From: CAR Magazine 11/11/2014

Mercedes' new model names explained
Mercedes has been busy with deed poll forms over the past few months. It's putting in place a new naming system for its entire model range, meaning that from the start of 2015 a few familiar faces from its line-up are going to go by different names.
From: CAR Magazine 11/11/2014

Aston Martin names Lagonda Taraf, may come to UK
Aston Martin today confirmed the Taraf name for its new sports saloon - and that it is evaluating sales outside the Middle East.
From: CAR Magazine 11/11/2014

VAT-Free Skoda Fabias
Skoda has revisited an old marketing idea by creating a "VAT-free" offer on most models in the Fabia range. This is the current Fabia we're talking about, not the new model that's already available to order and will appear in UK showrooms in January. The offer is due to continue while stocks last, so in principle there's no reason why anyone in this country should ever again pay full price for a present-generation Fabia.
From: CARkeys 10/11/2014

KTM X-Bow race car unveiled (2014)
Austrian bike maker KTM is extending its X-Bow range to make a new race car in partnership with Reiter Engineering.
From: CAR Magazine 10/11/2014

The new Audi Q3 range
New Q cars get more equipment, a sharper new look and more efficient engines.
From: AutoInsider 07/11/2014

The Most Luxurious Range Rover
Range Rover has devised its most luxurious and expensive model yet, in conjunction with gun manufacturer Holland & Holland.
From: CARkeys 07/11/2014

Tesla UK Expansion
Tesla has opened a retail store and service centre in Digbeth, Birmingham, bringing its UK network up to four. It's part of a rapid expansion for the electric car manufacturer in the UK, with further outlets due to open soon in Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle.
From: CARkeys 07/11/2014

2015 Audi Q3
Audi's Q3 compact SUV is getting its first makeover since its launch three years ago, and will start appearing on UK roads next spring.
From: CARkeys 07/11/2014

Suzuki Jimny Keeps Going
It's possible that the Suzuki Jimny, launched back in 1998, may one day go out of production, but that won't be happening soon, as the old soldier has been given yet another update.
From: CARkeys 06/11/2014

Jaguar partners Bloodhound, F-type R AWD revealed
Jaguar today confirmed for the first time that four-wheel drive will be added across the F-type range in 2015 - with our first public view at the Los Angeles motor show in November 2014.
From: CAR Magazine 06/11/2014

Jaguar confirms new all-wheel-drive F-type for LA motor show
Jaguar has confirmed for the first time that it will bring an all-wheel-drive variant of the F-type sports car to market.
From: Autocar 06/11/2014

SEMA 2014 picture special
All the action from the year's wackiest motor show in Las Vegas, featuring a new Mazda MX-5, several hot Ford Mustangs and a trick Toyota.
From: Autocar 06/11/2014

Alfa Romeo starts work on Maserati-based SUV
This unlikely looking Maserati-based mule is the first evidence of the upcoming Alfa SUV, which should arrive in showrooms in 2016.
From: Autocar 06/11/2014

SEMA 2014 - new Mazda MX-5 Global Cup racer
A Mazda MX-5 concept car at SEMA in Las Vegas heralds a new global race series for the fourth-generation compact roadster.
From: Autocar 06/11/2014

2015 Jimny gets spec upgrade
Suzuki has announced some specification upgrades to its highly popular Jimny compact 4x4 model.
From: AutoInsider 06/11/2014

The new fortwo and forfour
Look out, the new Smart fortwo and forfour will be hitting UK showrooms early next year.
From: AutoInsider 06/11/2014

The new Volvo V60 sports wagon unveiled
Volvo Cars unveils the long-awaited Cross Country version of its successful V60 sports wagon at the 2014 LA Motor Show this week.
From: AutoInsider 06/11/2014

More Range Rover Improvements
In both its full-sized and smaller Sport forms, the Range Rover is being given a number of upgrades which weren't included in the 2015 model year revisions introduced this summer.
From: CARkeys 05/11/2014

Two New Porsche Cayennes
Two new versions of the Porsche Cayenne will be displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month and go on sale in the UK immediately afterwards.
From: CARkeys 05/11/2014

Volvo V60 Cross Country
A new Cross Country version of the Volvo V60 is making its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
From: CARkeys 05/11/2014

Volvo V60 Cross Country (2015) unveiled
Hardly a week goes by when CAR magazine isn't writing about a new soft-roader. Today it's the turn of Volvo, which unveils the new V60 Cross Country in time for UK sales next summer.
From: CAR Magazine 05/11/2014

New Mazda MX-5: here's the race version
Well, it was only a matter of time. A little over a month after the new Mazda MX-5's global unveil, here's the racing version.
From: CAR Magazine 05/11/2014

Tesla, BMW, Skoda and Nissan score big in Euro NCAP tests
Latest round of safety tests sees Tesla's Model S score five stars, but Suzuki's Celerio city car loses out on a top rating.
From: Autocar 05/11/2014

New Smart Fortwo and ForFour on sale from £11,125
The second generation of Smart's city cars has gone on sale, with the smaller Fortwo priced from £11,125 and the larger Forfour on sale for £11,620.
From: Autocar 05/11/2014

Encouraging Euro NCAP Results
Four of the six cars most recently crash tested by Euro NCAP have been given five-star ratings. They include the new-generation Skoda Fabia (pictured above) and the all-electric Tesla Model S, which achieved roughly similar scores in all areas once a potential under-inflation problem with the Tesla's front passenger airbag had been resolved.
From: CARkeys 05/11/2014

Jeep Cherokee Enhanced
Several new features have been added to the Jeep Cherokee range this week, the most significant to off-road enthusiasts being a transmission system called Active Drive II.
From: CARkeys 05/11/2014

New Mazda 2 unveiled ahead of 2015 launch - updated
All-new Mazda 2 supermini gets the brand's SkyActiv series of technologies, as well as styling inspired by the Hazumi concept.
From: Autocar 04/11/2014

New Prodrive-built Volkswagen Golf rally car revealed
Motorsport preparation company Prodrive has developed a new rally car based on the latest seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf.
From: Autocar 04/11/2014

LA motor show 2014 preview
The LA motor show takes place later this month, and Autocar will be there to bring you all the latest news, pictures and gossip from this important US event.
From: Autocar 04/11/2014

Audi prepares all-new A4 for 2015 launch
Audi's all-new A4 is one of its most technically advanced cars yet and a crucial model for the firm.
From: Autocar 04/11/2014

Lexus NX
SUVs are tough, spacious and comfortable. They are also expensive, both to run and acquire. That is why most brands now offer a smaller SUV next to their line of traditional big models. Lexus is one of the last manufacturers to introduce a compact SUV. It claims it will beat the competition in every way. Lexus even promises the NX handles better, is more frugal and prettier than the competition. Let's give it a try!
From: Autozine 04/11/2014

Vauxhall prepares new Viva city car for Geneva motor show debut
Vauxhall has ramped up development on its new Viva city car ahead of a planned public debut at the Geneva motor show next March.
From: Autocar 03/11/2014

Mercedes previews Audi Q1 rival with new G-Code concept
Mercedes-Benz has previewed its plans for a new price-leading SUV to be positioned beneath its existing entry-level A-class line-up.
From: Autocar 03/11/2014

Audi R8 Competition edition destined for LA motor show
Audi has unveiled its R8 Competition, a race inspired limited edition model, ahead of its public appearance at the LA motor show.
From: Autocar 03/11/2014

Nissan produces two millionth Qashqai
Japanese manufacturer celebrates as two million Qashqais are produced in eight years - becoming the fastest model to do so in the history of the UK car industry.
From: Autocar 03/11/2014

New Skodas to major on space
Future Skoda models will flesh out the brand's reputation for practicality by offering more interior and luggage space than the opposition.
From: Autocar 03/11/2014

On your marks, get set, slow - Autocar enters the MPG Marathon
Don't be fooled by the cars' slow pace - the competitive effort in the annual MPG Marathon is cranked up at ten-tenths for all of its two days and 320 or so miles. Feather-footed Tim Dickson gives it a go.
From: Autocar 02/11/2014

China topples Europe as world's largest car maker
A booming Chinese market means the region is now the most prolific manufacturer in the world, with the EU pushed to second place.
From: Autocar 01/11/2014

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