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VW Beetle powers in to New York with R-Line, Denim and more special Bugs
Volkswagen has history with showing Beetle concepts in the US - and the 2015 New York International Auto Show is no different, with four new Bug show cars. Why the US focus? Because the Beetle sells more in the US than the whole of Europe combined, said VW's American chief Michael Horn.
From: CAR Magazine 31/03/2015

New McLaren 570S Coupé revealed
The first car in McLaren's Sports Series, the 570S Coupé, has been revealed ahead of its debut at the New York motor show this week. The car will go head to head with the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Audi R8 V10 Plus, and is billed as McLaren's most usable car yet.
From: Autocar 31/03/2015

Jaguar Land Rover's SVO lays out three-tier strategy
Jaguar Land Rover's new Special Vehicle Operations division is a "business within a business" that has been tasked to "think outside the box", according to its MD, John Edwards.
From: Autocar 31/03/2015

No turbocharging for future Porsche 911 GT cars
Next generation of 911 GT cars will be naturally aspirated, unlike the future turbo-only regular line-up.
From: Autocar 31/03/2015

VW plots another GTI special for Worthersee 2015
Every year, VW fanatics flock to the picturesque shores of Lake Worthersee in Austria for the annual GTI Meeting.
From: CAR Magazine 30/03/2015

Peugeot gets touchy-feely with new textured paint
Peugeot has announced a new textured paint finish, which it describes as a 'world-first.' The matt paintwork, designed to be granular to the touch, will be available initially in two colours for the updated Peugeot 208, which made its debut at the 2015 Geneva motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 30/03/2015

Range Rover SVAutobiography: meet the £150k Rangie!
Land Rover has been steadily nudging the full-fat Range Rover upmarket for some time now. And every time they raise the price, they sell out.
From: CAR Magazine 30/03/2015

Bentley plots extreme rear-drive sports car for 2016
Bentley seems certain to build its first rear-wheel-drive sports car of the modern era and put it on sale next year. The car will be based on the current Continental GT and will be a far more extreme offering than the four-wheel-drive GT3-R, which was launched last year.
From: Autocar 29/03/2015

'Our cars won't please everyone' says Lexus boss
Lexus's designs are polarising opinion. As European boss Alain Uyttenhoven reveals, that's exactly what they should be doing.
From: Autocar 29/03/2015

They'll never be cheaper than this - used car buying guide
If you're looking to invest in a car to turn a profit, then buying at the right time is crucial. These bargain motors are all worthy of your money, but crucially, they're also cheap to buy right now.
From: Autocar 29/03/2015

Rover 2000 versus European Car of the Year finalists
The first European Car of the Year was the Rover 2000. Today, 51 years on, can it still teach the current crop a thing or two?
From: Autocar 28/03/2015

Renaultsport eyes hot Captur and Kadjar models
Renault will follow the example set by Nissan and offer performance-oriented versions of its growing SUV line-up.
From: Autocar 28/03/2015

Contenders ready: Porsche and Toyota's 2015 Le Mans racers revealed
The pot for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours is coming nicely to the boil, with the final front-running contenders from Toyota and Porsche revealed yesterday at the first official World Endurance Championship test at Paul Ricard in France.
From: CAR Magazine 27/03/2015

Mercedes-Benz confirms its first pick-up truck
Mercedes today confirmed it would build its first pick-up truck, making it the first premium brand to branch out into flatbeds.
From: CAR Magazine 27/03/2015

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the 2015 New York motor show
Toyota will bring its latest RAV4 Hybrid to the New York motor show next week - giving our first look at the petrol-electric crossover coming to Europe.
From: CAR Magazine 26/03/2015

2016 BMW 1 Series saloon - first spy shots
The BMW 1 Series saloon has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of a 2016 launch.
From: Autocar 26/03/2015

Connected cars to deliver huge revenue and new jobs in the UK
Research presented to the industry in London today outlines how taking a lead in next generation automotive technology will generate money and jobs in the UK.
From: Autocar 26/03/2015

2015 Kia Optima to be revealed in New York
The new Kia Optima will make its global debut at the New York motor show next month, and has been previewed with this official image, which shows the car in the metal for the first time.
From: Autocar 26/03/2015

Toyota goes back to basics to make 'ever-better cars'
Toyota has unveiled a new global vehicle architecture that the company says will "greatly improve vehicle performance and product appeal", as well as cutting development costs and massively reducing the complexity of its current global model range.
From: Autocar 26/03/2015

2016 Renault Megane - first spy pictures
Renault's upcoming Mégane hatchback will receive a 'more sporting' design in a bid to claw back sales from Ford and Volkswagen, and will go on sale early next year.
From: Autocar 26/03/2015

2016 Ford Focus RS - new pictures and details
Third-generation all-wheel-drive Ford Focus RS will powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine producing 316bhp, and will come with launch control and a 'drift' button.
From: Autocar 26/03/2015

McLaren 570S coupe unveiled: Woking's 911 at 2015 New York motor show
McLaren today confirmed its new baby supercar - part of the 911-chasing Sports Series - will be called the 570S Coupe. That's 570 as in metric horsepower, or 562bhp.
From: CAR Magazine 25/03/2015

The ML is dead (sort of). Meet the Mercedes GLE
Say hello to the Mercedes GLE: the new face (and new name) of the Mercedes ML range. It's a thorough overhaul for Merc's large off-roader - as well as the new nameplate and fresh nose and tail combo, there have been more than a few changes afoot in the powertrain department, including the addition of a plug-in hybrid model.
From: CAR Magazine 25/03/2015

Clarity needed on EV charging infrastructure, says Chargemaster boss
The government must take firm control of the expansion of the UK's EV rapid-charger network or it risks the project failing, Britain's biggest manufacturer of charging points has warned.
From: Autocar 25/03/2015

JLR expands UK R&D facilities to support electric car development
Jaguar Land Rover will step up its development of ultra-low-emission technologies by doubling the size of its engineering and design centre in Whitley, Coventry, a move which paves the way for all-electric versions of its models to launch.
From: Autocar 25/03/2015

A licence-saver? The Ford that won't let you speed
The concept of speed limiters is a familiar one. The majority of new cars on sale today are available with just such a system; operated in a similar way to cruise control, the driver sets a speed - 70mph, for example - and is prevented from exceeding it as the car automatically backs the power off and maintains a speed as close to the pre-set figure as possible.
From: CAR Magazine 24/03/2015

New Jaguar XF (2015) revealed: honey, I inflated the XE
This, the second-generation Jaguar XF, is the latest in a storm of new models from Jaguar Land Rover, joining the recently launched smaller XE saloon and beating the upcoming F-Pace SUV to market. It'll go on sale in autumn 2015, and makes its public debut at the New York motor show in April.
From: CAR Magazine 24/03/2015

Aston Martin confirms name change for Vantage GT3
Aston Martin has confirmed it will change the name of its Vantage GT3 to Vantage GT12 - a move understood to have been prompted by Porsche's claimed rights to the GT3 moniker.
From: Autocar 24/03/2015

Volvo calls time on 'flashy' car design
Volvo's new generation of cars will call time on 'bling' in premium car design, according to the company's German design boss Thomas Ingenlath.
From: Autocar 24/03/2015

Hamilton to race an Audi in British Touring Car Championship
Nicolas Hamilton, the brother of Formula 1 World Champion Lewis, will this season become the first disabled competitor to participate in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
From: Autocar 24/03/2015

2016 Aston Martin DB9 - first spy pictures
Aston's DB9 replacement will get a twin-turbo AMG V8 engine and possibly a new name, as the first mules have been spotted testing.
From: Autocar 24/03/2015

Luxurious Range Rover to be unveiled at the New York motor show
An image has been released of a new, ultra-luxurious Range Rover that is set to make its debut at the New York motor show.
From: Autocar 24/03/2015

Fewer models, more choice: Caterham simplifies the Seven range
The Caterham Seven range has had a rejig for 2015, including the addition of three new, or at least slightly different, models: the Seven 270, 360 and 420.
From: CAR Magazine 23/03/2015

Lamborghini 'still hasn't decided' whether to approve Urus SUV
Lamborghini has yet to give the production green light to the Urus SUV, CAR magazine has learned.
From: CAR Magazine 23/03/2015

Audi R18 e-tron Quattro: 2015 Le Mans challenger revealed
This is the car Porsche, Toyota and Nissan must beat at Le Mans 2015. Apart from a home victory for Peugeot in 2009, Audi has held a relentless stranglehold on the top step of the podium at La Sarthe since the turn of the millennium. (Okay, there was a win for Bentley in 2003, but the EXP Speed 8 was a car with no small amount of Audi content.)
From: CAR Magazine 23/03/2015

Land Rover Discovery Sport vs BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Hyundai Santa Fe
Land Rover's new Discovery Sport is going to have to be very good to live with this company. So is it?
From: Autocar 22/03/2015

New Giulia to lead Alfa Romeo relaunch
Alfa Romeo's new BMW 3 Series rival will go on sale this summer with styling inspired by the 4C and a new rear-drive platform.
From: Autocar 22/03/2015

Six countries in one day - Vauxhall Insignia across Europe
Somewhere the other side of Antwerp, about 200 miles into our one-day European tour by Vauxhall Insignia diesel that aimed to connect six countries on a single tank of fuel, the discussion turned to Elvis Presley.
From: Autocar 21/03/2015

Lotus Elise 20th Anniversary Special Edition (2015) revealed
And Hethel has responded in kind, unveiling the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Elise, with a further 10 kilos trimmed from the kerbweight and a slew of extra goodies.
From: CAR Magazine 20/03/2015

Fiat Chrysler to begin new European push with SUVs
Fiat and Jeep plot new Nissan Qashqai rivals as Fiat abandons its mass-market hopes.
From: Autocar 20/03/2015

Matt Prior's tester's notes - Let the cars do the talking
They may look glamorous, but manufacturers shouldn't rely on beautiful women to get themselves motor show coverage.
From: Autocar 20/03/2015

Sports car partnership to spawn new Toyota Supra
BMW and Toyota are planning to spin two different sizes of vehicle off their ongoing joint sports car project, allowing engineers from the two companies to deliver the next generation of Z4 and the return of the Supra name respectively.
From: Autocar 20/03/2015

MG 6 to get major revamp
A revamped MG 6 will go on sale in April, with the most significant upgrade claimed to be to the 1.9-litre DTi-TECH diesel engine.
From: Autocar 20/03/2015

Paul Smith designs his own Land Rover Defender
British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith has turned his hand from linen pinstripes to Land Rovers - with his own version of the run-out Defender.
From: CAR Magazine 20/03/2015

Lexus RX: the fourth generation lands at 2015 New York auto show
Lexus has confirmed it will show the new RX soft-roader at the 2015 New York auto show.
From: CAR Magazine 20/03/2015

Kia Optima at the 2015 New York International Auto Show
Here's Kia's big news at the 2015 New York International Auto Show: the new, next-generation Optima.
From: CAR Magazine 19/03/2015

New BMW X1 spotted - latest spy pictures
BMW's next-gen compact SUV will be unveiled in June, and will be offered in both front and four-wheel drive forms with as much as 300bhp available.
From: Autocar 19/03/2015

2015 Kia Optima previewed ahead of New York motor show debut
Fourth-generation Optima will go on sale towards the end of this year, featuring Sportspace-inspired looks and a more luxurious cabin.
From: Autocar 19/03/2015

2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift spotted ahead of autumn launch
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of its scheduled launch this autumn.
From: Autocar 19/03/2015

Throwback Thursday - Bentley's Concept Java, 16 March 1994
Bentley has a habit of launching sensational concepts at the Geneva motor show, as it did earlier this month with the EXP 10 Speed 6.
From: Autocar 19/03/2015

New Volkswagen Transporter to go on sale this year
A new version of the Volkswagen Transporter van will go on sale in the UK before the end of the year, the company has confirmed.
From: Autocar 19/03/2015

E30 M3 to inspire new BMW M car
BMW Group design boss Adrian van Hooydonk says new M car will look to the popular E30 M3; likely to be a special version of the upcoming M2.
From: Autocar 19/03/2015

Budget 2015: how it affects UK motorists
The Chancellor George Osborne announced the abolition of planned fuel duty increases in the 2015 Budget, claiming the accumulated tax freezes would save Britain's 30 million motorists £10 every time they filled up at the pumps.
From: CAR Magazine 18/03/2015

First look at the new 2015 Jaguar XF
We've spied more than a few prototypes racking up test miles, but this is the first proper, official look at the upcoming Jaguar XF successor. Jag's issued two images - a bird's eye exterior view, and a detailed interior shot.
From: CAR Magazine 18/03/2015

General Motors to pull out of Russia
General Motors says it will substantially withdraw from the ailing Russian new car market by the end of the year, according to reports in the German media. It will also close its factory near St Petersburg, with the expected loss of as many as 1000 jobs.
From: Autocar 18/03/2015

2015 Jaguar XF - first pictures and details released
Jaguar has offered the first look of its all-new Jaguar XF, less than a week ahead of its official reveal.
From: Autocar 18/03/2015

Cropley on cars - championing small cars, supporting diesel, F1 is back
MONDAY - Who'd choose a boxy, 67bhp, three-cylinder Japanese car for a 400-mile round trip, London to Deeside, if more powerful options were available? I would, if the car were decent.
From: Autocar 18/03/2015

More Nismo models to come, as Nissan ramps up sporting message
Nissan will continue to roll out sporting Nismo models as it focuses on giving its brand an innovative, more dynamic makeover.
From: CAR Magazine 17/03/2015

2017 Ford Fiesta - first spy pictures
The next-generation Ford Fiesta has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of its likely launch in 2017.
From: Autocar 17/03/2015

Ferrari upgrades fuel tank on 950bhp LaFerrari
Ferrari has begun a service campaign to upgrade the fuel tanks on all LaFerrari models delivered to customers so far.
From: Autocar 17/03/2015

First McLaren Sports Series models to be seen in New York
Two new models from McLaren's entry-level Sports Series will be unveiled at the New York motor show next month. They will be priced at about £140,000.
From: Autocar 17/03/2015

New Honda Civic Type R to race in BTCC
The new Honda Civic Type R will compete in this year's Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, it has been confirmed.
From: Autocar 17/03/2015

Honda offers free servicing on new 2015 Civic, CR-V
Honda has pumped an extra £1845 into sweeteners for buyers of the new 2015 Civic hatch and CR-V crossover - with free servicing available in the UK until the end of the month.
From: CAR Magazine 16/03/2015

Mini Superleggera is go! Expect slinky Mini roadster in 2018
Remember last summer's Mini Superleggera concept car, shown at the 2015 Villa d'Este concours d'elegance? It's worth recalling, as it has been greenlighted for production.
From: CAR Magazine 16/03/2015

Volt face: why Vauxhall and Opel are pulling the plug on Ampera EV
GM's range-extended electric car, the Chevrolet Volt/Vauxhall Ampera, is no stranger to the conflicting emotions of triumph and disaster.
From: CAR Magazine 16/03/2015

Hyundai Veloster coupe bites the dust in the UK
Hyundai has stopped selling the niche Veloster coupe in the UK after slow sales made it unviable. Fewer than 2600 were sold in Britain in the four years it was sold here.
From: CAR Magazine 16/03/2015

New Mustang online builds hit nearly 500,000
Europeans have been 'stampeding' onto the Mustang configurator website... see what we did?
From: AutoInsider 16/03/2015

The BMW X5 xDrive40e
The BMW X5 xDrive40e is the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. It combines the versatility and luxurious ambience of the X5, along with the superb traction provided by the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, with BMW's EfficientDynamics eDrive technology for outstanding efficiency.
From: AutoInsider 16/03/2015

Autocar's most popular reviews of the week
The Ford Ecospot has topped the list of the most viewed reviews on Autocar over the past week. Read below to find out what joined it in the top five.
From: Autocar 16/03/2015

2015 Renault Kadjar SUV - full details and exclusive studio pictures
A hot version of the Renault Kadjar is a possibility, although a full-blown Renaultsport edition is not on the cards just yet.
From: Autocar 16/03/2015

2015 Maserati Levante - launch date and engines
Maserati officials have confirmed the Levante SUV will launch at the end of this year, with right-hand drive versions going on sale in early 2016.
From: Autocar 16/03/2015

Henrik Fisker unveils Aston Martin Vanquish-based Thunderbolt
Former Aston Martin design boss redesigns the Vanquish to feature carbonfibre bodywork and a world-first curved infotainment screen.
From: Autocar 15/03/2015

Hybrid BMW X5 ready for New York show debut
New petrol-electric BMW X5 will go on sale in the UK after its April unveiling, featuring a 111bhp electric motor.
From: Autocar 14/03/2015

Check out Sainsbury's latest innovation: hydrogen refuelling in aisle 11
You might normally associate a trip to Sainsbury's with buying ham and honey - but as of this week you can also stock up on hydrogen for your car. The UK's first public hydrogen refuelling station at a supermarket has opened at the large grocery store in Hendon, north London.
From: CAR Magazine 13/03/2015

Ford Focus ST estate vs. Peugeot 308 SW and Seat Leon estate - comparison
These fast diesel estates from Ford, Peugeot and Seat aim to be not only practical but also fun to drive. We find out if they are.
From: Autocar 13/03/2015

Ferrari business 'only successful if F1 team wins'
The importance of Ferrari winning Formula 1 races and championships cannot be underestimated, boss Sergio Marchionne has declared, claiming the company is only defined by its ability to race.
From: Autocar 13/03/2015

New York motor show 2015 preview
The New York motor show takes place from 1-14 April, and Autocar will be there to bring you the latest news, pictures and industry gossip.
From: Autocar 13/03/2015

New Mercedes S-Class cabriolet spotted ahead of year-end launch
A new Mercedes-Benz S-Class cabriolet will be launched towards the end of this year, it has been confirmed, as these latest spy pictures show the car in winter testing.
From: Autocar 13/03/2015

2015 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet spotted
These are the first pictures of the Smart Fortwo Cabriolet, which has been spotted testing ahead of a planned launch in the third quarter of this year.
From: Autocar 13/03/2015

Honda to keep 'practical' design language
Honda design will continue to emphasise practicality over head-turning looks, according to chief operating officer Testsuo Iwamura.
From: Autocar 13/03/2015

Lamborghini tech chief on hybrids, turbos and rear-wheel drive Lambos
Lamborghini is wedded to doing four-wheel drive for its super-sports cars, the R&D chief has confirmed to CAR magazine - but that does not preclude doing rear-drive specials in future.
From: CAR Magazine 12/03/2015

Tiff Needell joins Wilton Supercar Event
Racing driver and television presenter Tiff Needell is set for a starring role at this year's Wilton Classic & Supercar show as an ambassador for the two day event.
From: AutoInsider 12/03/2015

Full pricing and spec for Skoda Superb announced
Skoda has announced UK full pricing and specifications for the all-new Superb.
From: AutoInsider 12/03/2015

Volkswagen Group plans 50-model blitz
The Volkswagen Group is planning a new model blitz over the next two years, with 50 new and revised vehicles arriving by the end of 2015.
From: Autocar 12/03/2015

Porsche plots new compact electric saloon
The Volkswagen Group has suggested that its Porsche brand will launch a battery-electric model in the next few years. The company is also planning to launch a hydrogen fuel cell model under the VW, Audi and Porsche brands.
From: Autocar 12/03/2015

Autonomous tech for 2017 Audi A8
Audi's first car capable of autonomous operation will be the next-generation Audi A8, which is not due before late 2017.
From: Autocar 12/03/2015

Cadillac CT6 confirmed for New York motor show
The flagship Cadillac CT6, a rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, will be revealed at the New York motor show next month and is expected to be sold with the option of a high-performance twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
From: Autocar 12/03/2015

Ford Focus RS power output to spiral before 2016 launch
Ford cannily revealed the power output of its new 2016 Focus RS only as 'more than 320PS', or 316bhp at the recent Geneva motor show. But CAR can reveal that figure is likely to swell somewhat before launch.
From: CAR Magazine 11/03/2015

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé set for launch in September
Mercedes-Benz will launch a new C-Class Coupé at the Frankfurt motor show in September, complete with a C63 AMG version that will be a "breakthrough" for the brand, according to AMG boss Tobias Moers.
From: Autocar 11/03/2015

2016 Bentley Bentayga SUV - latest spy pictures
Bentley's first SUV, dubbed Bentayga, will go on sale in 2016 for a starting price upwards of £130,000.
From: Autocar 11/03/2015

SMMT calls for end of 'demonisation' of diesel cars
Car industry organisation launches new consumer campaign to defend clean diesel technology from over-zealous policy makers.
From: Autocar 11/03/2015

BMW X5 is UK's most stolen car for sixth year running
The BMW X5 has come top in the wrong kind of chart: it's the UK's most stolen car for the sixth year on the trot, according to a vehicle tracking specialist.
From: CAR Magazine 10/03/2015

Audi nudges R8 supercar upmarket, as prices hit £138,000
Audi is hoiking the new R8 supercar range upmarket with higher prices topping £137,500 for the new V10 Plus model, when UK order books open in May 2015.
From: CAR Magazine 10/03/2015

New 2016 Skoda SUV - first spy pictures
These are the first pictures of Skoda's large new SUV, which is due to launch in 2016.
From: Autocar 10/03/2015

These are the first pictures of Skoda's large new SUV, which is due to launch in 2016.
The Audi Q1 is set to go on sale in 2016 as the first true premium supermini-sized SUV on the market.
From: Autocar 10/03/2015

New Audi Q6 electric SUV confirmed - first picture of Tesla rival
Audi offers the first look at its new range-topping electric SUV flagship, which will be based on the Q7; more details on the Q8 also.
From: Autocar 10/03/2015

Ford Edge Sport unveiled, as Blue Oval pushes upmarket
Ford is slowly pushing its blue-collar brand upmarket - and a slew of new products launching this year will propel the company into the £30,000+ bracket for the first time. And the new Ford Edge Sport unveiled this month is one of these models.
From: CAR Magazine 09/03/2015

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC - engines, launch date and latest spy pictures
Mercedes' second-generation Audi Q5 rival will be badged GLC, and will go on sale in the UK this summer.
From: Autocar 09/03/2015

Five best new car deals this week
The best new car deals to be found this week: Citroen DS3, Volvo V40, BMW X5, Hyundai i10, Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
From: Autocar 09/03/2015

Future Citroens to be sold on style, not price
Citroen boss says future models will follow the success of the C4 Cactus in offering stylish looks, while the brand will also grow its lease sales.
From: Autocar 09/03/2015

Ssangyong reveals electric Tivoli EVR concept in Geneva
Ssangyong has revealed an extended-range electric version of its new Tivoli SUV, an intended rival for the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur, at the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 09/03/2015

How Kia plans to overtake Citroen, Hyundai and Toyota with new-model ramp-up
Kia has set itself the ambitious task of selling 100,000 cars a year by in the UK by 2020, a sales target that will put it head-to-head with big-hitting rivals such as Citroen, Toyota and sibling Hyundai.
From: CAR Magazine 06/03/2015

Mercedes-Maybach range to include GLS-based SUV
A Maybach-branded SUV is likely to be made, Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche has hinted, with a view to taking on upcoming luxury SUV offerings from Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

Geneva motor show 2015 - our show stars
The 2015 Geneva motor show gave us new metal in almost every sector of the market: supercars from Koenigsegg, Ferrari and McLaren, hot hatches from Ford and Honda, sensible crossovers from Infiniti and Renault and a show-stopping Bentley concept car.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

London boroughs commit to EV charger maintenance scheme
The first significant move to put the London electric vehicle charging network onto a foolproof maintenance schedule has been announced with two London boroughs signing over their responsibilities to Source London.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

New Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept previews two-seat sports car
Bold Geneva motor show unveiling signals the Crewe-based manufacturer's intent to take on the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

2015 Ferrari 488 GTB unveiled
This is the Ferrari 488 GTB, the hotly anticipated evolution of the 458 Italia that ushers turbocharging into a modern-day, mid-engined V8 Ferrari supercar for the first time.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

New Koenigsegg Regera revealed
Koenigsegg has revealed its new Regera hybrid hypercar at the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

Aston Martin DBX Concept previews new crossover GT
The Aston Martin DBX Concept, a surprise unveiling at the Geneva motor show, points towards the British manufacturer's plan to expand its model range to appeal to new types of customer.
From: Autocar 06/03/2015

Koenigsegg Agera RS and Regera - the power madness continues
Koenigsegg has revealed two new supercars at the 2015 Geneva show: the Koenigsegg Agera RS and the Koenigsegg Regera. In true Koenigsegg style, they're stratospherically powerful, produced in small numbers and just a little bit scary. In a break with form, though, one of them is a hybrid. The world's most powerful hybrid car, mind you.
From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2015

We're gonna need two parking spaces: Mercedes-Maybach Pullman stretches into Geneva
Daimler made a b-i-g splash at the Geneva motor show with its new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman - a huge, stretched 6.5-metre limousine reviving a famous name from the back catalogue.
From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2015

Geneva 2015: the start of a golden year for sports cars?
The best sports cars of the 2015 Geneva show.
From: CAR Magazine 05/03/2015

Civic Type R prices announced
Honda UK has confirmed that the new and much anticipated Honda Type R.
From: AutoInsider 05/03/2015

More record growth for UK's new car market
The UK's new car market continued its record growth last month, with a total of 76,958 new cars registered.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

2015 Aston Martin Lagonda to go on sale in the UK
Aston Martin's new Lagonda saloon gets V12 power, a top speed of around 200mph and is coming to the UK.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

Facelifted Kia Picanto revealed in Geneva
The facelifted Kia Picanto city car has made its global debut at the Geneva motor show, with sales due to start later this month.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

Faster, lighter Lotus Evora 400 flagship unveiled at Geneva show
New Evora 400 features more power and improved packaging and handling; on sale in late summer.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

Mercedes-AMG GT3 gets Geneva debut
New GT-based race car revealed in Geneva - and AMG is already hard at work on a harder, faster version of the road car ahead of a 2016 launch.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

Extreme Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² revealed
The Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² has been revealed. It's a follow up to the monster six-wheeled G63 AMG 6x6, and offers the same striking looks and go-anywhere attitude.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

Mini Countryman Park Lane model revealed at Geneva show
Mini has given the facelifted Countryman a unique range of exterior colours and interior trims with the creation of a new Park Lane model.
From: Autocar 05/03/2015

Rolls-Royce Serenity: a silky one-off special for Geneva
The Rolls-Royce Serenity is a one-off Phantom created for the 2015 Geneva motor show. It's shyly described as having 'the most opulent interior of any luxury car' and takes its inspiration from the world of textiles, in particular liberal application of silk throughout the cabin.
From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2015

VW Sport Coupe Concept GTE: it's the new Passat CC
Volkswagen dropped a hint of the new coupe-inspired Passat derivative to replace the swooping CC four-door at the 2015 Geneva motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 04/03/2015

Kia Sportspace concept previews new Optima estate
Shooting Brake concept by Korean car maker hints at future Kia Optima estate design direction.
From: Autocar 04/03/2015

Honey, I shrunk the Lexus! New LF-SA unveiled at Geneva
A titchy-tiny Lexus LF-SA made a big impression on the Japanese maker's stand at the 2015 Geneva motor show.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

A guided tour around the new Lotus Evora 400 - by the chief exec
The Lotus Geneva motor show stand features just one car: the Evora 400. But it's the first new product to be launched since Jean-Marc Gales was appointed boss ten months ago, and forms a crucial part of Lotus's plan to shift 3000 cars in the next financial year. CAR grabbed half an hour with Gales at Geneva to find out more.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

McLaren's bold period: up close with the McLaren 675 LT at Geneva
It's the numbers that get you. Because at first glance the statistics surrounding the McLaren 657 LT seem grossly exaggerated.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

Can the Nissan Sway do for Micra what Qashqai did for Almera?
A quick case study: Back in the mid noughties the Nissan Almera was ploughing a dull, sub-par furrow in the lower foothills of the C-segment sales charts.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

Porsche 911 GT3 RS officially revealed (finally)
We've spied it testing at the Nurburgring, in patent photos, snapped on Instagram and even leaked as a model car - but today the worst-kept secret in sports cars has been announced officially: this is the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy EDC revealed at Geneva 2015
Renaultsport tends to reserve the Trophy badge for its extra special hot hatches - and here's the latest: the Renaultsport Clio 220 Trophy EDC.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

The SUV malaise continues: Aston Martin DBX crossover veers off-road
Here's the shock of the 2015 Geneva motor show: an Aston Martin crossover to supplement the earlier Lagonda SUV - and this one's sleeker and seems set for a production future.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

Where does the new Vauxhall Viva leave the Adam and Corsa?
Vauxhall's chosen the 2015 Geneva show to give its new Viva small hatch its first public airing. Sitting just below the Corsa in terms of both size and price, at a smidge under 3.7m it's all but the same overall length as the Adam.
From: CAR Magazine 03/03/2015

New R8 at Geneva
V10 supercar is reborn with advanced new quattro all-wheel-drive and up to 610 PS propelling less weight to a top speed of 205mph.
From: AutoInsider 03/03/2015

The new VW Touran
New Five-seater and seven-seater Touran models have biggest luggage compartment in their class.
From: AutoInsider 03/03/2015

The BMW 2 Series Convertible
This will be a direct replacement for the 1 Series Convertible - a vehicle that was the most successful car in its class with global sales of more than 130,000 units.
From: AutoInsider 03/03/2015

The new Hyundai Tucson
All-New Tucson represents significant step forward for Hyundai in Europe.
From: AutoInsider 03/03/2015

Confirmed: New Mazda MX-5-based roadster will be called Fiat 124
The long-anticipated Fiat-Chrysler roadster based on the Mazda MX-5 will be badged as a Fiat 124, it has been confirmed.
From: Autocar 03/03/2015

Facelifted Citroen Berlingo on show in Geneva
Citroen has revealed an updated version of its van-derived MPV, the Berlingo Multispace at the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 03/03/2015

Jaguar launches servicing pack on XE for £95 a year
We all know how important the new XE is to Jaguar. So it should come as no surprise that the company is pumping lots of investment into the marketing of this car.
From: CAR Magazine 02/03/2015

Mini's wild wagon: Mini Clubman Vision Gran Turismo unveiled
This is our first look at the new 2016 Mini Clubman - through the lens of the suitably wacky Mini Clubman Vision Gran Turismo virtual racer.
From: CAR Magazine 02/03/2015

Renault Clio RS leaked
Images purporting to show a new Renault Clio Renaultsport have leaked ahead of the Geneva motor show.
From: Autocar 02/03/2015

Range Rover Evoque Convertible confirmed at Geneva motor show
Land Rover rubber-stamps the open secret that it is introducing a drop-top variant of the big-selling Range Rover Evoque.
From: Autocar 02/03/2015

Volkswagen Passat scoops 2015 Car of the Year award
German manufacturer fends off competition from BMW, Citroën, Ford Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Renault to win the prestigious COTY award.
From: Autocar 02/03/2015

Suzuki iK-2 and iM-4 concepts leak ahead of Geneva show
The Suzuki iK-2 and iM-4 concept cars will make their public debut at the Geneva motor show next week.
From: Autocar 01/03/2015

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