BMW Z4 sDrive18i first drive review
A refined and enjoyable cabrio, but not one for those after a true sports car The BMW Z4 sDrive18i convertible is the entry-level model in BMW’s facelifted Z4 range.It uses a lower-output version of...
View ArticleFord Fiesta ST Mountune first drive review
Added high-rev fireworks make fast Ford Fiesta even more compelling. Awesome-value option on awesome-value car The Ford Fiesta ST: one of the best new hot hatchbacks we’ve tested lately and – manna...
View ArticleAutocar magazine 7 August preview
Jaguar crossover details revealed; new Vauxhall VXR8 driven; Bentley Flying Spur road test; Volkswagen Golf Mk5 used buying guide This week’s Autocar, dated 7 August 2013, includes a star-spangled...
View ArticleEncouraging upswing in new car registrations
Double-digit growth for the UK car industry in July has prompted analysts to improve their forecast for this year's new car registrations The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has...
View ArticleVideo: Jaguar Project 7 driven
Matt Prior takes to the track in the Jaguar Project 7, a car that previews a hardcore F-type The Jaguar Project 7 concept was conceived in just four months for July's Goodwood Festival of Speed where...
View ArticleBMW i8 prototype first drive review
Billed as a 'progressive sportscar', the high-tech hybrid BMW i8 is poised to go head-to-head with the more conventional Porsche 911 Carrera 4S The BMW i8 is the second model from BMW’s new i brand....
View ArticleHyundai i10 1.0-litre prototype first drive review
Late prototype gives a telling taste of Hyundai’s more grown-up new city car A prototype version of the all-new Hyundai i10, a compact hatchback that's designed to rival cars such as the Fiat Panda.We...
View ArticleNew Hyundai i10 revealed
Hyundai's next-gen i10 gets all-new platform, more kit options and increased interior space to improve its appeal to European buyers The second-generation Hyundai i10 will go on sale at the end of...
View ArticleVauxhall Adam gets new 1.0-litre engine
New three-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 113bhp, expected to average over 50mpg and claimed to be as refined as a four-cylinder An all-new three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is being...
View ArticleToyota to reveal new hybrid concept at Frankfurt
New Hybrid-R concept to be shown at Frankfurt motor show, "not related" to GT86 Toyota will reveal a new hybrid concept at the Frankfurt motor show in September.The concept uses the same hybrid race...
View ArticleNew Mini to be revealed in November
Mini's new model to be revealed in November, will be built in Oxford The new, third-generation Mini will be revealed on 18 November, a date which also marks the 107th birthday of the original Mini...
View ArticleQuick News: Civic Tourer at Frankfurt, Twingo Renaultsport 133 axed, Jaguar...
Honda Civic Tourer for Frankfurt debut alongside NSX, Renault says goodbye to Twingo Renaultsport 133, Historic Jaguars in action at the Nurburgring Honda's Civic Tourer will make its public debut at...
View ArticleChevrolet plans model upgrades for Frankfurt
A new version of the Spark, plus model upgrades for the Chevrolet range, to be released at Frankfurt Chevrolet will reveal new model upgrades for the Spark, Aveo, Cruze, Orlando and Trax at the...
View Article110 driving test attempts
The average first-time pass rate for the UK driving test is roughly 50 per cent – but how many times did it take you to pass? You may already have heard the story about the woman from London who has...
View ArticleRenault to focus on existing electric stock, says EV boss
Renault will not look to bring any further electric vehicles to market, relying instead on its existing stock Renault needs to leverage its existing electric vehicles rather than introduce any new...
View ArticleBMW 1-series chases low emissions
Super-frugal versions of the BMW 1-series likely to be sold with EfficientDynamics badge A series of super-economical versions of the upcoming front-drive BMW 1-series is in the works, and will likely...
View ArticleInfiniti Q30 concept set for Frankfurt reveal
New premium Infiniti Q30 concept designed to appeal to younger, more modern customers The new Infiniti Q30 concept will be revealed at the Frankfurt motor show in September.It's expected to take the...
View ArticleAppreciating summer classics
The sunny weather is reputedly driving up the price of classic cars, so buying something as an investment suddenly feels a lot more justifiable The sensational thing about this weather, until it...
View ArticleQuick news: Mountune heads to the US; BMW i3 charging box deal; New engine...
Mountune expands its operations in to the United States, charging points for new BMW i cars to cost £315, high output 1.6-litre 'SIDI' petrol engine for Cascada revealed Mountune, Ford's official...
View ArticleSenova 2.0T Luxury first drive review
An attractive looking car with good equipment levels, sadly let down by poor drivetrain and internal plastics Saab may for now have been consigned to the history books, but in China the old 9-5 is...
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