The VW e-Up, the NEDC and the benefits of realistic range claims
Volkswagen's own estimates of range for the VW e-Up vary from the official NEDC cycle's - and can be exceeded. As a result, everyone wins Are you fed up with being sold unachievable mpg claims, based...
View ArticleLand Rover Discovery facelift shown
The 2014 Land Rover Discovery gets a boost in efficiency and revised styling Land Rover has unveiled a series of modifications to its venerable Discovery model. Revisions to the seven-seat SUV include...
View ArticleAudi Sport Quattro reborn with 690bhp
Audi Sport Quattro coupé concept celebrates iconic original and features a bi-turbo V8 and electric motor with plug-in capability. Audi claims 0-62mph in 3.7sec, 190mph and 113mpg Audi has officially...
View ArticleRenault Initiale Paris Concept leaks out
New pictures show what's claimed to be Renault's new 'Initiale Paris Concept', which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show Pictures of what is claimed to be Renault's new concept car, reputedly...
View ArticleNew Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo unveiled
Alpina's D3 saloon to offer 0-62mph in 4.6sec and an average economy of 53.3mpg, thanks to twin-turbo 3.0-litre diesel engine Alpina is marking its home motor show in Frankfurt with the unveiling of...
View Article2014 Audi A3 cabriolet revealed
The Audi A3 cabriolet will be larger, lighter and more fuel efficient than the model it replaces The new Audi A3 cabriolet will be revealed at the Frankfurt motor show next week. The fourth variant of...
View ArticleFrankfurt motor show 2013: Cadillac CTS
All-new CTS saloon reputedly to offer improved technology and quality, Vsport model to feature 420bhp twin-turbo V6 The all-new Cadillac CTS will receive its European premiere at the Frankfurt motor...
View ArticleNew Volkswagen Golf Plus previewed
The Volkswagen Sportsvan gives a clear look at the replacement for the Golf Plus, which is due next year The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan concept, shown here ahead of a reveal at the Frankfurt motor...
View ArticleNew Volkswagen Passat in development for 2014 launch
Late 2014 launch for all-new Volkswagen Passat, which will be based on scalable MQB platform Development of the next Volkswagen Passat is now well advanced. This sixth-generation version will be...
View ArticlePeugeot-Citroen recovery 'ahead of predictions'
PSA boss says Peugeot will become more "emotional", while Citroen's offerings will be "simpler" to avoid crossover between the brands PSA PeugeotCitroën chairman Philippe Varin believes that the plan...
View ArticleVettel cruises to Italian Grand Prix victory
Red Bull Racing ace tightens his grip on F1 world championship with a straightforward win at Monza Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel claimed Red Bull Racing's 40th Formula 1 race win with an...
View ArticleVolkswagen e-Up first drive review
The Volkswagen e-Up is the firm's first foray in to electric cars and is a typically polished effort, kick-starting competition in the category
View ArticleSchloss Bensberg Classic and Concours d'Elegance - picture special
Porsches, Ferraris, Bentleys, VWs and Chevrolets (and more) star in growing modern and classic car show The Schloss Bensberg Classic and Concours d'Elegance may not be that familiar, but it is now in...
View ArticleFrankfurt motor show: Infiniti Q30 concept
Audi Q3-sized concept will be built in Britain from 2015, set to use the same MFA platform as Mercedes A-class A concept version of the new Infiniti Q30, a crossover hatchback planned to spearhead a...
View ArticleFrankfurt motor show 2013: Volkswagen Sportvan
The Volkswagen Sportsvan gives a clear look at the replacement for the Golf Plus, which is due next year The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan concept has been shown at the Frankfurt motor show, offering a...
View ArticleFrankfurt motor show 2013: Infiniti doesn't want SUV flagship
Infiniti's boss says the firm aims to have a car, rather than an SUV, at the top of its model range Infiniti’s plan to carve out a ten per cent niche of the global luxury car market by 2020 will be...
View ArticleCan Infiniti match its F1 image?
Brand building through its relationship with Red Bull is clever, but it'll be far harder for Infiniti to persuade premium buyers to turn their backs on the establishment No doubt Infiniti’s artful...
View ArticleFrankfurt motor show 2013: Infiniti Q30
Audi Q3-sized concept will be built in Britain from 2015, set to use the same MFA platform as Mercedes A-class A concept version of the new Infiniti Q30, a crossover hatchback planned to spearhead a...
View ArticlePorsche 918 2+2 coupe under consideration
A 2+2 version of the Porsche 918 Spyder could be built to boost profitability of the hypercar project Porsche is looking at creating a £300,000 2+2 coupé based on the 918 Spyder later this decade,...
View ArticleNew Toyota Aygo to tackle Volkswagen Up
Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 triumvirate to move upmarket to rival Volkswagen Up This heavily disguised car is the replacement for the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroën C1 models.The...
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