McLaren reveals official P1 development pics
Images of the disguised P1 production car released by McLaren ahead of the Geneva motor show in March McLaren has offered the first glimpse at the production-ready McLaren P1– but the model remains...
View ArticleNissan Leaf Nismo production confirmed
Aesthetically modified Nissan Leaf EV gets the green light, but is unlikely to be sold in Europe Nissan's performance arm Nismo has created a tuned version of the Leaf– but the model is unlikely to...
View ArticleGM and Peugeot Citroën to develop next Zafira together
Agreement between two firms includes Zafira, Meriva successor and 3008 replacement More details of the alliance between General Motors and PSA PeugeotCitroën have emerged, including which of the two...
View ArticleQuick news: Indian-built XF; Mitsubishi i-MiEV recall
Jaguar XF production starts in India, Mitsubishi recalls the i-MiEV, Alfa Romeo offers five-year warranty and Ford sells one Fiesta every two minutes The Jaguar XF is now being built in India to...
View ArticleRenault Scenic Cross – first spy pics
First images of Renault's forthcoming jacked-up Scenic These are the first pictures of the Renault Scenic Cross, which has been spotted cold-weather testing.Based on the Scenic MPV, the Cross, as it...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Citroën DS3 Cabrio 1.6 THP 155 DSport
The stylish Citroën DS3 Cabrio takes on the Fiat 500C and Mini Convertible in a battle of the retractable soft-tops The Citroën DS3 Cabrio is the new rival to cars such as the Mini Convertible and...
View ArticleSeat Ibiza Cupra: first drive review
Freshly revised for 2013, the Seat Ibiza Cupra is improved in a number of key areas, but disconnected steering spoils the fun The hottest of the current Seat Ibiza range, with the revisions introduced...
View ArticleNew Nismo models in discussion
Forthcoming performance iterations aim to broaden Nismo brand's appeal Nissan has promised "a number of Nismo models over a number of years" to follow the launch of its initial Juke Nismo and 370Z...
View ArticleLiving up to your name in Formula 1
A shareholder of Williams' F1 team has accepted a job as head of Mercedes Motorsport... Sometimes the plot in top-line motor racing is difficult to fathom The last few days have seen a lot of confused...
View ArticleAudi's A3 saloon spied testing
Audi's new four door A3 sheds more of its disguise Audi’s new A3 saloon will go on sale at the end of this year, and this is our best look yet at the car, seen here testing with minimal...
View ArticleLand Rover Freelander 3 — latest spy pics
Forthcoming Land Rover Freelander 3 caught winter testing wearing Evoque bodywork disguise These are the latest images of the forthcoming Land Rover Freelander 3, which has been spotted cold weather...
View ArticlePeugeot prices 208 GTi at £18,895
Sales of new hot hatch begin in March Peugeot has announced the price of its new 208 GTi, which will cost from £18,895 when it goes on sale in March. That makes the new hot hatch, which is being...
View ArticleA major technical breakthrough... possibly
It's one small change for car makers, one, erm, giant leap for car owners Earlier this week I came up with an idea that has already been adopted by the world's newest automotove brand, and should be...
View ArticleElectric racing cars? No thanks
Unless they sound good or find a way to pass each other, electric racing cars are due to fail Heard of Formula E? It’s an FIA-backed race series due to start next year, with 10 two-car teams racing on...
View ArticleQuick news: Opel management shuffle; new Kia special editions
Vauxhall Motors chairman moves to Opel Management Board and Kia releases special editions of the Picanto and the Soul Duncan Aldred, managing director and chairman at Vauxhall Motors, has been named...
View ArticleFrankfurt Motor Show 2013 dates
The Frankfurt Motor Show will run through the middle of September 2013 The 2013 Frankfurt motor show opens its doors to the public between September 12 until September 22 2013. Autocar will be...
View ArticleShanghai Auto Show 2013 dates
The next Chinese Auto Show will take place in Shanghai in April 2013 The Shanghai motor show will take place between April 21 and 29 next year.The biennial show which alternates with the Beijing auto...
View ArticleFirst drive review: Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI S
Entry-level Volkswagen Golf offers impressive frugality and standard equipment, but the petrol models make more sense The cheapest Golf in its most frugal format. Historically, Volkswagen buyers...
View ArticleBMW 5-series facelift: new spy shots
New spy shots of the facelifted BMW 5-series saloon and Touring show the car cold weather testing These are the latest images of the BMW 5-series facelift, which has been spotted cold weather testing...
View ArticleJaguar 3-series rival edges closer
Jaguar compact saloon poised for production as planned crossover is pushed back Jaguar is close to giving the go-ahead to a range of compact and lightweight rear-drive models that will spearhead a...
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