Mercedes S-class coupe in five-strong line-up
The Mercedes CL will be replaced with a new S-class coupé, a direct rival to the Bentley Continental GT The new five-strong Mercedes S-class line-up will include a new coupé model intended to compete...
View ArticleWill Land Rover get over its Victoria Beckham hangover?
Small-scale celebrity tie-ins with car makers can last far longer than originally planned When Land Rover announced it was working with Victoria Beckham on a special-edition Range Rover Evoque, there...
View ArticleNew Mercedes C-class details revealed
Mercedes' 3-series rival re-engineered to appeal to younger buyers The all-new Mercedes-Benz C-class will look far more dramatic than today’s model and be imbued with a big dose of sporting intent.The...
View ArticleUK first drive: Bentley Continental GT Speed
New GT Speed is the fastest Bentley ever, but it fails to outshine the entry-level V8 The new, second-generation Continental GT Speed is the fastest road car Bentley has produced to date. How relevant...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Diesel 4WD ‘3’
Styling and quality updates consolidate ASX’s place among the better alternative crossovers The 2012 Mitsubishi ASX: a car that deserves a bigger following than UK customers have given it over the...
View ArticleAutocar magazine 2 January preview
In this week's magazine: Every new car of 2013 revealed; new 202mph Bentley drop-top; new Mercedes C-class: first details; AMG's turbo future; Ford B-Max – full road test This week’s Autocar magazine...
View ArticleA change of emphasis for Formula 1
Grand prix racing is following the road car industry by reducing its focus on Europe and expanding its overseas interests A lot of Formula 1 fans complain that there are too many races these days...
View ArticleDiesel or petrol? A downside to the problem of misfuelling
Devices to prevent misfuelling certainly have their place, but they don't always work smoothly As someone who once, many years ago, made the idiotic mistake of filling a diesel car with petrol and...
View ArticleQuick news: new Kia president; Citroën DS3 special edition
Kia names Peter Schreyer as joint president, Citroën announces new DS3 Red special edition and Rolls-Royce celebrates 10 years of Phantom production Kia design boss Peter Schreyer has been appointed...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Vauxhall Adam Slam 1.4i
Style-led city car gets revised, UK-specific steering tune to correct its flaws When we first drove the new Vauxhall Adam, due in UK showrooms next March, we weren’t happy. The ride seemed lumpy and...
View ArticleDetroit motor show: Infiniti Q50
The Infiniti Q50 saloon, which will replace the Infiniti G-series, has been teased ahead of its Detroit motor show debut A video has been released teasing the new Infiniti Q50 which will be previewed...
View ArticleNew Gazoo Racing GT86 teased
First images of sporty tuned Toyota GT86, to be unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon These are the first images of the GRMN FR Sports Concept Platinum, the latest Toyota GT86 based creation from tuners Gazoo...
View ArticleHonda S2000 reinterpreted for Tokyo Auto Salon
A new version of the discontinued Honda S2000 will be among the stars of Honda's stand at the Tokyo Auto Salon next week A new interpretation of the Honda S2000 is among models to be shown at next...
View ArticleRange Rover Sport: latest spy pics
The most revealing images yet of Land Rover’s forthcoming sports SUV These latest spy shots of the forthcoming Range Rover Sport give the best indication yet of what the SUV will look like.The Range...
View ArticleSuzuki Alto misses out as UK's cheapest new car
An extension to Suzuki's VAT offer means the Alto is offered for less than £6000, but the Dacia Sandero is marginally cheaper Suzuki has extended its ‘VAT free’ offer on the Suzuki Alto range, meaning...
View ArticleInsurance cost shouldn't drive kid car choice
Classics may be cheaper to insure, but the true cost might be far higher Last year a car insurance firm published a list of its cheapest cars for a 17-year old to insure. Unsurprisingly, most are old...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 Laureate
Jacked-up treatment enhances the appeal of mid and high-spec models Roughty-toughty off-road flavour works well for Dacia. It makes the Duster a singularly unpretentious and likeable machine. And on...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Four-wheel drive makes the 911 secure and precise, but we prefer the handling purity of the standard model Porsche’s 911, freshly provided with four driven wheels for UK buyers. But does it need ’em?...
View ArticleFacelifted Mercedes E-class coupé and cabriolet unveiled
Revised two-door Mercedes E-class models join the recently announced saloon and estate Mercedes-Benz has revealed a facelifted version of the E-class coupé and cabriolet.Following hot on the heels of...
View ArticleDacia Sandero
The Dacia Sandero appeals, but its not quite the bargain it could, or should, have been Every value brand needs a hook, something to grab your attention – an ‘everything’s a pound’ or ‘buy now pay...
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