First drive review: Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI SE
The Audi A3 Sportback adds some useful practicality to the A3 range, without sacrificing driveability or appeal The latest and biggest addition to the Audi A3 range. It adds an extra two doors to the...
View ArticleToyota recalls 75,000 Avensis, Corolla and Prius models
UK recall is part of a worldwide announcement affecting 2.7m cars; firm issued recall for 7m cars last month Toyota has announced it is recalling around 75,000 Avensis, Corolla and Prius models in the...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Mercedes-Benz A180 BlueEfficiency
The bottom rung of the A-class ladder isn't the poor relation you might expect, providing value, desirability and an engaging drive A new Mercedes-Benz – the only new Mercedes-Benz, in fact – that you...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Audi A8 3.0 TDI SE Executive LWB
List-price savings outweigh front-drive A8’s sacrificed performance against quattro counterparts, while key limo skills remain An A8, driven by its front wheels only. Until recently, all third-gen A8s...
View ArticleLe Français Leyland?
In bailing out PSA, the French government has in effect blocked its deal with GM, and its long-term salvation A couple of weeks ago, a story broke late on a Friday evening that ailing Vauxhall/Opel...
View ArticleSpied: production-ready Jaguar XFR-S
Latest spy shots show almost completely undisguised super-saloon in track testing These are the latest images of the forthcoming Jaguar XFR-S, which is undergoing final tests at the Nürburgring before...
View ArticleQuick news: Suzuki Jimny facelifted; Porsche slashes sports car production
Suzuki offers first Jimny tweaks in 14 years; Porsche cuts weekend production of two-seat models; Ford B-Max received well in UK; Caterham introduced in Taiwan The long-running Suzuki Jimny has...
View ArticleSpark EV to be unveiled in Los Angeles
All-electric city car joins customised Hot Wheels Camaro on Chevrolet's show stand The Chevrolet Spark EV, a plug-in version of the company’s Spark city car, will be officially unveiled at the Los...
View ArticleShould cyclists be subject to a curfew
Will imposing a night-time curfew on cyclists make the roads safer? I’m a cyclist and proud of it. Still got the same Bangernomics bike I bought in 1972. Plenty of life left in it too. Popped up to...
View ArticleNew Mclaren P1 spied
Production version of the Woking-built Ferrari F150 rival has been spotted testing These exclusive spy shots of the production version of the new McLaren P1 hypercar confirm that it will stay true to...
View ArticleNew Mini hatch to get five-door option
More practical, family friendly Mini on the horizon These spy pictures are the first definite proof that Mini is working on a more conventional five-door version of its staple small hatchback.As first...
View ArticleLA motor show Design Challenge entries revealed
Manufacturer designers vie for honours with their future car visions Design studios from major manufacturers such as BMW, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Subaru have submitted concept sketches for the...
View ArticleSpied: Mercedes-Benz GLA
Latest images of Mercedes’ new Evoque rivalling SUV These are the latest spy shots of the Mercedes GLA, which is undergoing prototype testing prior to its UK launch in 2014.The car shares design...
View ArticlePorsche 911 GT3 R spotted testing
Spy shots of new race car point towards forthcoming GT3 road car This is the forthcoming 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R race car, spotted during an evening shakedown test.While based on the current 991...
View ArticleCaterham eyes hypercar
British manufacturer plots new sports car using motorsport know-how and targets Asian expansion Caterham boss Tony Fernandes wants to make his firm “Asia’s Porsche” in the long term — and he sees an...
View ArticleQuick news: New Toyota RAV4 set for unveiling; BMW makes DAB radio standard
All-new Toyota RAV4 to be shown at Los Angeles Auto Show; BMW sets standards for in-car multimedia; Chevrolet releases Camaro Hot Wheels edition in UK Toyota’s all new RAV4 is set to be revealed at...
View ArticleMercedes Ener-G-Force teases Range Rover rival
Mercedes' LA motor show Design Challenge entry points towards future luxury SUV This new Mercedes-Benz G-class-based concept is the first statement of intent of the firm’s plans to launch a direct...
View ArticleNew McLaren P1 spied
Production version of the Woking-built Ferrari F150 rival has been spotted testing in the UK These exclusive spy shots of the production version of the new McLaren P1 hypercar confirm that it will...
View ArticleFirst drive review: BMW ActiveHybrid 7 L SE
BMW gives the 7-series an electric boost with the ActiveHybrid 7, but the diesel engines better it in every way This is a petrol-electric BMW 7-series. BMW shifted 1400 7-series models in the UK last...
View ArticleMercedes CLA to spawn Shooting Brake
CLA will be unveiled in Detroit, ahead of a Shooting Brake variant to be shown a few months later Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its forthcoming 'baby CLS' will spawn an estate version to be called...
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