F1 2013: What does the McLaren-Honda partnership mean for the sport?
This week's McLaren-Honda announcement is likely to have consequences way beyond the racetrack The news that Honda is coming back to Formula 1 in 2015 is interesting in that it confirms that the new...
View ArticleSkoda Superb 2.0 TDI 170 DSG first drive review
Skoda's flagship saloon receives a mid-life refresh comprising revised styling, extra equipment and improved efficiency It's a helluva lot of car for the money. This is what people said of the first...
View ArticleVirtual to reality - on track with Gran Turismo
Can racing skills learnt in the virtual world ever be transposed to the real thing? Let's find out... Here’s a question: can you turn a gamer into a racer?The answer is an unequivocal yes if the...
View ArticleMercedes C63 AMG Edition 507 to cost £66,690
Latest supersaloon from AMG to start at £66,690, capable of 174mph and 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds Mercedes has released pricing details of its C63 AMG Edition 507, with the saloon starting at £66,690 and...
View ArticleFord launches 'BlueService' customer care scheme
New 'BlueService' scheme features free electronic health check for Ford vehicles of any age and mileage. Ford has launched a new service option for Blue Oval vehicles of any mileage and age.The new...
View ArticleNew traffic courts to deal with problem drivers
Traffic courts will hear cases on motoring offences to help ease the burden on magistrates Special traffic courts are to be set up to deal with problem drivers, freeing up courts to deal with more...
View ArticleAston Martin CC100 set for Nürburgring reveal
Aston Martin gets set to show off V12 Vantage-based CC100 at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race this weekend Aston Martin is getting ready to unveil its V12 Vantage-based CC100 at the Nürburgring 24-hour...
View ArticleJeep considers upmarket seven-seat SUV
US 4x4 brand is expanding its range and could introduce an upmarket seven-seater in addition to a small entry-level SUV Jeep is planning to add a seven-seat SUV to its range, although the company’s UK...
View ArticleVideo: Land Rover Bowler EXR S vs Caterham Seven Supersport on track
We find out if a lightweight Caterham can fend off a 550bhp Bowler EXR S on a tight handling circuit Can a 1750kg off-roader keep up with a 520kg track toy around a tight handling circuit? Steve...
View ArticleAston Martin CC100 set for Nürburgring reveal - latest pics
Aston Martin gets set to show off V12 Vantage-based CC100 at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race this weekend Aston Martin is getting ready to unveil its V12 Vantage-based CC100 at the Nürburgring 24-hour...
View ArticlePrice cut for 1.6-litre petrol Subaru XV variants
The cost of the entry-level Subaru XV, which comes with a petrol 1.6-litre engine, has been revised and now starts from below £20k The four 1.6-litre petrol variants in the Subaru XV range have been...
View Article30 years of the Peugeot 205: picture special
It's been three decades since the introduction of Peugeot's iconic supermini. We look back at some of the greatest models The Peugeot 205 was so popular in its 13 years on sale in Britain that it...
View ArticleAlpina B6 Biturbo first drive review
Niche car maker goes large with its repurposed twin-turbo V8 6-series Rumour has it that the next big thing from Alpina will be a six-cylinder, twin-turbo D3 that can live with a BMW M3 in a straight...
View ArticleNew facelifted BMW 5-series revealed
As part of a facelift of the big-selling 5-series, BMW is introducing a new ultra-frugal entry-level diesel option to the UK BMW has added a new entry-level 518d to its range as part of a host of...
View ArticleVideo: Lamborghini 50th anniversary drive special
Enjoy the flat-out highlights as we join Lamborghini's 50th anniversary parade on a drive through Italy. Lamborghini celebrated its 50th anniversary in style this year, with 350 Lamborghinis of all...
View ArticleAston Martin CC100 concept unveiled
Bold V12-engined CC100 concept car takes cues from 1959 Le Mans race car Aston Martin has celebrated its centenary with a dramatic new concept car that reveals many clues about the firm’s future...
View ArticleThe mysterious case of Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....
Ferrari has relaunched its range of merchandising, but should we embrace these 'brand extensions' or revile them? When I walked in to the new Ferrari brand store in Maranello last week, I was braced...
View ArticlePlans for new Land Rover Defender shaken up
Land Rover's plans to replace the ageing Defender with a more rugged vehicle have been scrapped Land Rover’s plans to replace the ancient Defender with a new range of super-rugged, relatively basic...
View ArticleCitroën readies new 'competitively priced' C-line range
C-line range from Citroën will seek to strike a balance between cost and functionality - but it doesn't aim to rival Dacia Citroën will show the first of its new ‘C-line’ value cars in just over 12...
View ArticleBMW reveals dealer network for i brand
BMW reveals 46-strong dealer network for its new i range of cars BMW has announced a 46-strong sales network for its ‘i’ sub-brand range.The network will be up and running from launch later this year....
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