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Jaguar XKR Speed car review First revealed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar XKR Speed and Black Pack...
Saab 9-5 car review The all-new Saab 9-5 has finally arrived in the UK, following worries the company wouldn’t survive at all..
The £5,000 SUVs Whether you’re looking for a reliable workhorse or a spacious family car, there’s an SUV to fit everybody’s taste and budget.
Cars coming soon - July 2010 From Audi’s new Mini-rival to Mercedes’ modern day gullwing, Porsche’s leaner, sleeker new Cayenne to Nissan’s funky Juke, the new car market never stays still for long

Mitsubishi ASX car review The Mitsubishi ASX is the Japanese manufacturer’s first attempt at beating the ever-popular Nissan Qashqai.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta car review The Giulietta badge has been featured on some of the prettiest cars Alfa Romeo has ever built.
Volkswagen Amarok car review The Volkswagen Amarok – meaning 'wolf' in Inuit Eskimo...
Seat Leon Cupra R car review The new Seat Leon Cupra R is the most powerful car the company has ever built...
Lexus tops JD Power survey Lexus has topped a survey on customer satisfaction for the 10th consecutive year.
Mini Coupe and Roadster concepts: details These are the latest official pictures and details of the Mini Coupe and Roadster Concepts.
Nissan Qashqai car review When the Nissan Qashqai broke onto the UK market in 2007 it offered 4×4 looks with all the talent...
Saab 9-5 car review The all-new Saab 9-5 is the car which marks the rebirth of the Swedish company.
New Lexus GS 450h revealed Lexus has introduced a series of styling, technical and equipment updates for its hybrid GS 450h.
Ford Focus RS500 car review Few cars are more aggressively in your face than a Ford Focus RS.
Two-wheel drive Land Rover announced Land Rover has announced it will introduce its first two-wheel drive model next year.
Nissan Pathfinder car review Nissan’s Pathfinder is one of the more unobtrusive big 4×4s.
Corsa Utility Joins Chevrolet Family The country’s top selling bakkie, the Corsa Utility, is joining the Chevrolet product line-up. It’s the same award winning vehicle; just a behind new badge.
BMW 7 Series car review The BMW 7 Series promises a combination of chauffeured luxury, driving enjoyment
Renault Megane Renaultsport 250 Cup car review This is Renault's latest assault on the market: the Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup, based on the French carmaker’s all-new three-door coupe...
Honda Civic Type-R Mugen car review The Honda Civic Type-R is one of the most uncompromising, hardcore hot hatches money can buy.
Cars coming soon - May 2010 Check out our complete guide to the brand new cars coming to a showroom near you soon.
Honda CR-Z car review Think hybrid and your initial musings are most likely to be of an awkward-looking car with an automatic gearbox, heavy batteries and a wheezy engine
Bentley Continental Supersports car review The words 'hardcore; and ‘Bentley’ are rarely mentioned in the same sentence.
BMW X1 car review The BMW X1 is the smallest of the ‘X’ cars – joining the BMW X3, BMW X5 and BMW X6 in the German car maker’s SUV line-up.
Nissan Cube car review If you want a car that stands out from the crowd, the Nissan Cube might just be what you’re looking for.
Audi A8 Car Review Every eight years or so, a new Audi A8 is launched. It’s a very important car for the German car maker. Stuart Milne travelled to Spain to put Audi’s largest vehicle through its paces.
Seat Ibiza FR TDI Car Review The FR badging on the Seat Ibiza could equally stand for Frugal and Rapid as it could Formula Racing.
Volvo C70 facelift Car Review Volvo is proud of its C70. It was the world’s first four-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop when it launched in 2006.
Aston Martin Rapide car review Aston Martin labels the Rapide a ‘four-door sports car’, and in concept and execution they’re not far wrong.
Hyundai Santa Fe car review: Ten Point Test Since the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe went on sale in 2006, it has been a solid seller, finding homes with those looking for a well-built but affordable mid-sized SUV.
Audi TT RS car review: Ten Point Test The Audi TT RS has the Porsche Cayman S, BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK licked. At least in a straight line it does – hitting 62mph in just 4.7 seconds.
Audi A3 Cabriolet car review The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has bucked the trend for folding hardtops and has a trusty fabric number instead.
Vauxhall Astra Auto Driven Choosing a mid-sized hatchback just got a lot harder. For years, the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, regarded as the benchmarks, enjoyed their share of the limelight, but the new Vauxhall Astra has just waded into battle.
Renault Twingo Gordini Renaultsport Revealed Renault has revealed a new Twingo special edition - the Twingo Gordini Renaultsport.
Chevrolet Spark car review The Spark takes the place of the Matiz in Chevrolet's range. But the company is aiming the new car squarely at a much younger market than those who bought that model.
Ronaldo’s old Porsche 911 for sale A Porsche 911 Cabriolet previously owned by Cristiano Ronaldo is for sale on Auto Trader.
New BMW 5 Series: first details The new BMW 5 Series has been unveiled in Germany.
Speedy cat - Jaguar XKR review Earlier this year we sampled the excellent new 380bhp 5-litre V8 Jaguar XK on the mountain roads north of Nice, in the South of France.
Stunning Michelin concept cars May Starey and Vijay Pattni bring you the contenders for 2009's Michelin Challenge Design NAIAS Showcase.
Fastest ever Ferrari Enzo The Ferrari Enzo is the ultimate car from the Italian masters...
Spectacular wooden Mercedes Gullwing May Starey and Vijay Pattni bring you the world's most environmentally-friendly motors: wooden cars!
Diamond-studded Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Toy company Maisto has teamed up with Swarovski to make the luxury little Lamborghini Murcielago.
Dealing with car buyers From arranging a viewing to taking payment, selling a car involves plenty of discussion with potential buyers.
Happy Birthday Mazda MX-5! It's face-off time: is the legendary Mazda MX-5 roadster really as good as they say, or is it a case of rose-tinted glasses? Find out now.
USA's King of Cars These are some of the world's most outlandish cars created by a madcap Hollywood designer - and we've got the pics.
Is this the world's youngest Enzo owner? Heard of Cody Leibel? Didn’t think so, but this 23-year-old is possibly the world's youngest Ferrari Enzo owner.
Tuner ‘Tangos’ the 612bhp Porsche GT Take one 612bhp Porsche Carrera GT. Add massive bodykit. Paint in bright Orange. Cue spontaneous illness across the nation.
Tuner builds world's fastest BMW - 750bhp M6 A German tuning company has built the world's fastest BMW coupe - the mind-blowing G-Power M6 Hurricane CS. It's big, and it's blue.
Stile Bertone hypercar to cost £1.3 million The Stile Bertone Mantide hypercar which made its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show will cost £1.3 million when it goes on sale
Fiat/Vauxhall merger to create giant carmaker Italian giant Fiat is poised to merge with Vauxhall as its parent company struggles in the credit crunch.
One thousand miles in a Mini Convertible It's a hot Friday afternoon, the skies are deep aqua blue and I’ve just been handed the keys to the brand new Mini Cooper Convertible.
Jeremy Clarkson trapped after portaloo prank – video Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson was trapped in a portable toilet – as an incredible video shows. View the footage here.
Auto Driven: New Volkswagen Golf GTi Thirty years after the first right-hand drive VW Golf GTi went on sale in the UK, the sixth generation is revving up to hit the streets.
Buying guide: Family-friendly 4x4s Want a firm and friendly 4x4? Read our guide to compact off-roaders for ten of the best 4x4s worthy of your hard-earned cash.
Rolls-Royce 200EX - the baby Roller The first official details of the Rolls-Royce 200EX have been released with the 'baby' Roller making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Geneva 2009 debut: Lamborghini Murcielago SV You can’t have a motor show without Lamborghini unveiling a stunning new car - and Geneva 2009 is no exception with this new Murcielago SuperVeloce.
Kia No 3 concept takes on Ford Fiesta Kia will take the supermini fight to Ford with the sleek Kia No 3 Concept, set to debut at the Geneva motor show next week.
Geneva 2009 debut: All-new Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen has kicked off the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with its fantastic new Polo – the UK’s greenest supermini.
Geneva 2009: Fastest Aston Martin unveiled Two of the world's sexiest cars have been unveiled at the Geneva motor show: the Aston Martin V12 Vantage and James Bond's new company car...
Ferrari-beating Chevrolet Matiz No it’s not a mistake in the headline – a group of car enthusiasts have turned a Chevrolet Matiz into a supercar-slaying hyper-hatch.
Crazy six-wheeled Italian supercar This is the Covini C6W – a unique six-wheeled Italian supercar boasting a claimed top speed of 185mph which is expected to go on sale later this year.
Honda halts production for four months The world’s most famous footballer is now in Italy – for a bit. But what will he drive? We look at Goldenballs’ options.
2009 Ford Focus RS technical spec On top of its 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds and top speed of 163mph, the 2009 Ford Focus RS will average an impressive 30.5mpg.
Ronaldo: is this your next car? Cristiano Ronaldo, John Terry and Steven Gerrard will be delighted to hear that Bentley have announced it is building its most powerful car ever.
Mansory gives Bugatti Veyron more power German tuning company has revealed details of its super-limited edition Bugatti Veyron ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Celebrity motoring disasters! As Manchester United football star Cristiano Ronaldo hit a barrier in his £200,000 Ferrari 599, we look at other celebrities who’ve fallen foul in their motors.
David Beckham's Italian Job The world’s most famous footballer is now in Italy – for a bit. But what will he drive? We look at Goldenballs’ options.
Stunning new Volkswagen sportscar unveiled Volkswagen has unveiled a stunning new sportscar at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show – the Volkswagen Concept BlueSport.