Renault drops Mercedes-based luxury car plans
Upmarket Renault cancelled due to production concerns, but joint project may still happen in the future Renault has dropped plans for a luxury car based on the Mercedes-Benz E-class platform, company...
View ArticleCharles Morgan replaced as Morgan MD
Steve Morris, operations director, appointed managing director; Charles Morgan to remain "face of Morgan"Charles Morgan has been replaced as the managing director of Morgan Motor Company, following a...
View ArticleAudi A3 saloon to arrive this year
New four-door will arrive in Britain this year to further expand the A3 line-up and rival the Mercedes CLA The first Audi A3 saloon offered in Britain will go on sale later in 2013 after its world...
View ArticleVW Group's sales and profits soar
Acquisition of new brands further strengthens VW's global position The Volkswagen Group's before-tax profits leapt by £5.7bn to £25.5bn in 2012 as sales of vehicles from its 12 brands – which include...
View ArticleNew Renaultsport Clio 200 from £18,995
Latest Renaultsport hot hatch will be available in two specifications, with Cup pack available. Deliveries start in June Renault has announced prices and specifications for its new Clio Renaultsport...
View ArticleJaguar's BMW 3-series rival – first pics
Jaguar begins testing of its new compact saloon Jaguar's crucial new compact saloon has been spied in testing for the first time. The new baby Jaguar, prototypes of which have been seen in both the UK...
View ArticleElectric Volkswagen e-Up revealed
New e-Up will debut at Frankfurt and features innovative charging technology This is the VW e-Up, which has made a brief appearance at today's annual VW press conference ahead of its public debut at...
View ArticleVW: Crunching the numbers
Though seemingly in rude financial health, it's clear the VW Group relies on continued success from its premium brands If there's one thing I can take away from this morning's VW Group annual results,...
View ArticleFord line-up will only ever feature one RS model
Desire to preserve the badge's allure plus the arrival of the Mustang in Europe will keep Ford's performance flagships unique Ford is unlikely to have more than one RS product on sale at any time,...
View ArticleBMW 320d GT first drive review
The 3 GT is an interesting package, with a hugely practical and attractive interior. The handling remains good, but the diesel engine shows its age A BMW 3-series with added space – especially in the...
View ArticleSeat Toledo
The Seat Toledo makes a good case for itself as a no-nonsense family car, but don't expect any thrills Are you a form-over-function person, or do you incline more towards substance than style? If the...
View ArticleKia Procee'd first drive review
Kia's three-door version of the Cee'd is sharply styled and well equipped, but lacks the final level of dynamic polish that marks out the best cars in its class Another looker from Kia. This time,...
View ArticleQuick news: Volvo V40 range additions, new car emissions fall, European Mustang
Improved efficiency with new powertrains for Volvo hatch, SMMT emissions figures and why the Mustang is well placed for Europe Volvo has introduced two new powertrain options to the V40. The D2 diesel...
View ArticleBMW 320d GT first drive review
The 3 GT is an interesting package, with a hugely practical and attractive interior. The handling remains good, but the diesel engine shows its age A BMW 3-series with added space – especially in the...
View ArticleDacia range expansion on hold
New models are due eventually, but current focus is on cementing the marque's reputation Dacia's next wave of product launches could include a city car and a large saloon, although neither is likely...
View ArticleRenault could expand crossover range
Launch of the Captur could lead to more sporting variants, as well as similar cars in different segments A three-door coupé version of the Renault Captur is likely to be produced if the launch of the...
View ArticleRenault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo first drive review
Have turbocharging and a dual-clutch-only transmission paid dividends for Renault in the latest Clio Renaultsport 200? Away from the mega-money, mega-horsepower arena of LaFerrari and the McLaren P1,...
View ArticleHas the new Clio Renaultsport lost its mojo?
It's one of the most eagerly anticipated performance cars of the year, so what's the new Clio Renaultsport like to drive? It's very fast, very capable, surprisingly refined and exceedingly impressive...
View ArticleVideo: Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 tames the desert
Meet the ultimate in go-anywhere civilian vehicles Meet the ultimate in go-anywhere civilian vehicles, the incredible Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6. It costs £350,000, weighs 3.7-tonnes and sends its 536bhp to...
View ArticleMazda 6 2.2D Tourer auto first drive review
Automatic gearbox pairs well with the Mazda 6 diesel, but is an expensive option that harms economy This is the higher-powered diesel variant of the new Mazda 6, planted in a Tourer version of the car...
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