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| Hot News: New Toyota Prius Grows Up |
| 2008-05-09 10:26:00 |
The third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid is getting the finishing touches before its debut at the Detroit motor show next January. It will go on sale in the UK late next year.Sources say that the new hybrid will be larger than today’s car but still be recognisable as a Toyota Prius. Crucially, though, it will be greener and better to drive than today’s globally successful model. The hatchback will be about 10cm longer and 3cm wider than today’s car and, to cope with the bigger size, the en...
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| Spied: 2010 Porsche Small SUV |
| 2008-05-09 10:24:00 |
Porsche's new baby has taken its first steps! This is a forthcoming little brother for the Cayenne SUV – which we've spied testing at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany for the first time.Based on platform architecture shared with Audi's Q5, the compact SUV is the next logical step in the expansion of Porsche's range. Buoyed by the success of the Cayenne, the smaller version will compete with BMW's X3 and Land Rover's Freelander, offering a sportier driving experience than both. As you can see...
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| Hot News: New McLaren Due in 2011 |
| 2008-05-08 08:59:00 |
The countdown to the launch of McLaren’s long-awaited second supercar has begun. Early prototypes of the final design began shakedown tests in mid-April. Codenamed P11, the first of a number of versions of the new McLaren is expected to roll into showrooms in March 2010, although it’s expected to be unveiled in autumn 2009. The P11 will be followed by both open-top and hardcore versions of the base model. Insiders say the mid-engined car will be pitched as a rival for the £130k Ferrar...
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| Hot News: New E63 AMG Will Keep Huge V8 |
| 2008-05-08 08:56:00 |
The next Mercedes E63 AMG will continue to use the company’s 6.2-litre V8, in spite of increasingly stringent emissions laws. Sources privy to the car’s details revealed to Autocar that the next hot E-class is a “clean-slate design” that uses the current 6.2-litre V8 engine. “Only the engine is brought over. The remainder has been either heavily reworked or is completely new,” said our source. The new E63 will be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, just six months after ...
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| New Car: 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG IWC |
| 2008-05-08 08:49:00 |
Here's a new Mercedes to watch out for. Based on the scorching SL63 AMG range-topper, it's a joint venture between the German giant and famous Swiss watchmaker IWC.Just 200 examples of the Edition IWC will be made, each getting an exclusive Kashmir white paint finish. Elsewhere the newcomer is fitted with the same matte-finish carbon fibre bodykit as the standard car, which includes a deeper front bumper, side skirts and prominent F1-style diffuser at the rear.Inside, you'll find Tobago Brown Na...
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| Spied: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt |
| 2008-05-08 08:45:00 |
Under the camo is Chevy's all new Cobalt sedan, scheduled to debut as a 2010 model. Codenamed GMX071, the next-gen Cobalt will begin production at GM's Lordstown plant in July or August of next year. A coupe version will also be available.These pix reveal a contemporary new design direction for the Cobalt. The now-familiar two-tier Chevy grille dominates the front end, and the bodyside is delineated by a sharp boneline rising to the rear below a twisting concave surface that hints of current BMW...
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| Hot News: 2011 BMW M5 |
| 2008-05-07 08:11:00 |
Work on the new BMW M5 is gathering pace, industry sources have revealed to Autocar. M division is collaborating closely with the team developing the next 5-series, and plans to take the supersaloon fight to Mercedes’s doorstep with an all-new, fifth-generation 550bhp M5 in 2011. Mercedes is currently working on a ground-up redesign of the E63 that will appear in 2009. The new 5-series, due in 2010, will be an obvious evolution of today’s design, and the new M5 is expected to use the cu...
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| Hot News: MG TF is Back!! |
| 2008-05-07 08:08:00 |
It's the roadster revival of the decade! Auto Express can exclusively take the wraps off the car that’s sure to get British fans hot under the collar: the new MG TF. Emerging from the ashes of the famous company, the roadster is the first sign that the spirit of MG is alive and well, even though the brand is in the hands of Chinese owners. This stunning model is set to replace the existing TF – production of which is back on track at MG Rover’s old home of Longbridge in the West Mi...
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| Unofficial Picture: 2010 Renault Megane |
| 2008-05-07 08:06:00 |
The French revolution starts here! Auto Express has the pictures that prove Renault is ready to reclaim its reputation as the world’s most daring designer of family cars. This is the new Mégane, revealed for the first time in all its glory. We’ve spied undisguised versions of both the three and five-door versions, which are being prepared at the firm’s HQ. And our inside information also means we can reveal what drivers can expect from the line-up when it hits the UK early next ye...
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| Unofficial Picture: 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe |
| 2008-05-07 08:04:00 |
The picture confirms it will be very similar to the concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. Only the lights and position of the number plates have changed. A 205bhp four-cylinder turbo, 3.5-litre 230bhp V6 petrol, 185bhp four-cylinder diesel and 230bhp 3.0 V6 oil-burner will be offered. Four-wheel steering will appear, and the interior will have a similar blend of comfort and sportiness as the Laguna GT hatch. The Coupé goes on sale before the end of the year, from £27,00...
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| Hot News: GM's Sigma and Zeta to be Converged |
| 2008-05-07 00:43:00 |
General Motors' Cadillac-only Sigma platform (CTS, SRX, STS) proved too expensive for cars like the Pontiac G8 and Chevrolet Camaro. Now GM is merging the Sigma architecture with its other RWD platform, the G8/Camaro's Zeta, in time for the urgent 2011-model-year Cadillac STS/DTS convergence. Cadillac has locked in the new flagship's design. We hear designers are reworking the nose because the flashy headlamp design turned out to be too busy.A rear-drive Chevrolet Impala is all but off the table...
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| Spied: 2010 Ferrari F149 |
| 2008-05-07 00:42:00 |
Some of the best spy photos we've seen yet of the new upcoming entry-level Ferrari (known internally as the F149) have cropped up on Ferrari enthusiast forum, FerrariChat. The photos, apparently taken by an unnamed member of a U.K.-based forum, show the F149 making its way through Maranello city streets still wearing some camouflage, but not nearly as much as in previous photos. Overall, the car has lost some of its 599GTB-like features (previous shots showed a car almost identical to t...
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| New Car: 2009 Artega |
| 2008-05-06 09:29:00 |
Artega, the all-new German sports car firm aiming to build a “serious” £50,000 alternativeto the Porsche Cayman, has confirmed that it will start building right-hand-drive cars early next year, and it has already begun establishing a UK dealer structure.The company, spun off car components giant Paragon, has a team including ex-BMW engineering guru Karl-Heinz Kalbfell. It is putting the finishing touches to an all-new factory in the Westphalian city of Delbruck where production will start t...
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| Spied: 2010 Citroen C3 MPV |
| 2008-05-06 09:25:00 |
Citroen's new supermini-MPV is loaded with style! The upcoming people carrier, which bosses at the French company are confident will go straight to the top of the class, was snapped this week virtually undisguised by our spies in France.And the distinctive high-mounted tail-lights which mark out the newcomer are clear to see in our picture. Rumoured to be badged Monospace, the MPV will be based on the same platform as the all-new C3 hatchback, which was revealed by Auto Express in Issue 1,008.Th...
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| New Car: 2009 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart |
| 2008-05-05 06:43:00 |
It looks like tuner Ralliart is downsizing! Mitsubishi’s official performance division has worked its magic on the Colt – and this is the result.Ralliart is famed for its fire-breathing modifications to sporty cars such as the Lancer Evolution and FTO coupé, but the limited edition Version R Special is based on Mitsubishi’s five-door supermini.It features an uprated 154bhp, 1.5-litre petrol engine. That’s only 7bhp more than the flagship CZT, but the chassis has also been stiffened with...
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| Hot News: New SEAT Gets Audi's Face |
| 2008-05-02 07:45:00 |
Seat’s new family car, due for launch at the Paris Show in October, will be a thinly disguised version of the just-superseded Audi A4, company bosses have revealed – and they don’t care who knows it. These official sketches show how the car, codenamed Bolero but unlikely to use that name in production, will have a fascia from the Audi A4 cabriolet. It will use a selection of the latest Audi-VW engines, but its proportions, greenhouse, chassis, suspension, doors and glass will be reco...
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| Hot News: Infiniti Wants 1-Series |
| 2008-05-02 07:40:00 |
Infiniti insiders have revealed the premium Japanese brand’s intention to launch a rival for the BMW 1-series and Audi A3. Yet crucially, Infiniti says the body style of its smallest model will be totally different from anything else in the segment. There’s speculation that the baby of the new Infiniti range could be a small, high-end SUV crossover, fitting in below the EX35 SUV — currently Infiniti’s smallest offering. A coupé-cabriolet is also a possibility. Whatever it looks l...
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| Hot News: Honda Jazz SUV |
| 2008-05-02 07:39:00 |
News of Honda’s latest arrival should be music to the ears of Jazz fans. It has turned its supermini into a baby SUV!The soft-roader uses the front-wheel-drive platform of the Jazz as a starting point, but the body gets a chunky, off-road-style makeover.Performance promises to be strong, too, as under the bonnet is a 1.8-litre petrol engine. While the concept is a five-door, there are rumours Honda is working on a three-door. Buyers should get a wide choice of trims, while a range of exterior ...
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| Hot News: Toyota iQ Gets Bigger |
| 2008-05-01 06:56:00 |
Senior sources have revealed to Autocar that the Toyota iQ could form the basis for another, larger car.The iQ is virtually a unique product, sharing little with any other Toyota, and no car maker would make such a huge investment in a car that will only sell 100,000 units per year. So it was not a great surprise when the sources confirmed that a bigger version of the iQ was possible. Such a move would also put the Toyota in direct competition with the VW up! range.Toyota sources also told Autoc...
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| Hot News: Peugeot 308 RC Z is on the Way |
| 2008-05-01 06:50:00 |
French company Peugeot this week revealed it will put its 308 RC Z coupé into production. The Audi TT rival is based on the same platform as the 308 hatch, but has a wider track.The showroom version will retain the twin bubbles on the carbon fibre top and the curvy rear screen seen on the concept. It will also keep the clamshell bonnet and milled aluminium hoops which support the roof.Under the bonnet, the RC Z will be powered by the same 1.6-litre turbo engine as the MINI Cooper S – that mea...
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| Hot News: My New Blog..!!!! |
| 2008-05-01 00:47:00 |
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| Hot News: BMW's Electric Car |
| 2008-05-01 00:31:00 |
BMW is poised to give the go-ahead to a tiny Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) that will help to revolutionise city-centre driving. The rear-engined city car could be called Isetta and will first arrive in American showrooms in 2012. The project was created because of new Californian regulations (soon to be copied by 12 other US states) which require big car makers to sell between a few hundred and a few thousand ZEVs every year from 2012. However, global sales of the new model are also likely, ...
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| Spied: 2010 Audi S4 |
| 2008-04-30 02:37:00 |
This next-generation Audi S4 could be the super-saloon that ends the German power wars. Our spies have caught the 2010 S4 undergoing high-speed testing at the Nurburgring and sources suggest that there’s a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 under the bonnet instead of the current model’s V8. Insiders tell us that Audi wants to reduce the weight and improve the fuel economy of its new S4, while offering performance that’s on a par with the current models.Meanwhile, it looks as though the range-toppi...
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| Hot News: The Reborn of Ford Capri |
| 2008-04-30 02:35:00 |
It's the car every Ford fan has been waiting to see! Here’s the new Capri.The original was one of the most famous and best loved models in the firm’s history, and left the scene in the late Eighties. Now, the time has come to reinvent the classic.Affordable coupés are experiencing a real renaissance, and Ford has already proved its talent for building niche products with models such as the S-MAX compact MPV and Kuga 4x4. So the stage is set for the Capri to make its stunning comeback.One th...
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| New Car: 2009 Mazda 2 MPS |
| 2008-04-30 02:34:00 |
And Mazda is also readying a hot hatch version of the 2 supermini. Complete with a sporty bodykit, the 2 MPS (in red) goes on sale in late 2009. There’s no word yet on what engine it will have, but it’s thought to be a turbo variation on the existing 1.5-litre petrol with more than 170bhp. Factor in sporty suspension, and it’s a real rival for the Vauxhall Corsa VXR....
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| New Car: 2009 Mazda 6 MPS |
| 2008-04-30 02:32:00 |
And as you can see from our picture of the hatchback, the MPS will be a head-turner, with new spoilers, large air intakes, lowered side skirts and bigger alloy wheels. It’s believed that the model will use a turbocharged version of the 6’s all-new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, pumping out around 280bhp, so it will have the punch to back up the looks.Like the previous-generation 6 MPS, there will be four-wheel drive, stiffened and lowered suspension and uprated brakes. The car will cover 0-...
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| Hot News: AMG to Produce Cleaner Engines and Hybrids |
| 2008-04-30 02:30:00 |
After adopting the "no replacement for displacement" mantra and swapping out its 5.5-liter supercharged engines for normally-aspirated 6.2-liter units, AMG might once again be reconsidering its options. According to a recent report by U.K.-based Car, AMG could be contemplating a return to forced induction, using 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8s that could produce in the neighborhood of 570 horses and 665 lb-ft of torque. Not enough? A full 700 horsepower and 885 lb-ft could be ava...
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| Spied: 2010 Lincoln Navigator V8 Diesel |
| 2008-04-30 02:28:00 |
The only sign that this mule isn't a run-of-the-mill Lincoln Navigator is dual exhaust coming out the passenger side of the Ford SUV, a fairly clear indication that Ford's new 4.4-liter diesel engine is lurking under the Navigator's hood. Eariler today an F-150 mule was also caught prowling around, also with the diesel on board.Details of the 4.4-liter V-8, which will also appear in many of the expected places such as the F-150, Super Duty, and E-Series large vans, were leaked earlier this month...
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| New Car: 2009 Volkswagen Passat R36 |
| 2008-04-29 08:20:00 |
Could the Mitsubishi Evo X have a new rival? This aggressive-looking VW Passat R36 is the scorching R36, and it’s ready to go head-to-head with the Japanese super-saloon.With a 296bhp motor, four-wheel drive and a quick-shifting semi-automatic gearbox, the newcomer certainly has all the ingredients. And unlike the Evo, the German model is available as both a stylish saloon and practical estate.Externally, the R36 is distinguished by a deeper front bumper, bi-xenon headlights, side skirts and t...
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| New Car: 2009 Keating TKR |
| 2008-04-29 08:19:00 |
The 1,000bhp club has a new member – and it’s British! With 1,500bhp, the Keating TKR delivers even more power than the Bugatti Veyron supercar.The mid-engined two-seater is designed solely for track use. But don’t panic, as there is a roadgoing model, too. The latter is called the SKR, and looks the same as its more powerful stablemate. It’s available with a choice of four engines, offering outputs ranging from 404bhp to 656bhp. The fastest street-legal car does 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds a...
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| New Car: 2009 Ford Focus ST |
| 2008-04-29 08:17:00 |
he fastest Ford Focus is ready to earn its stripes – and Auto Express has the first official pictures of the scorching new ST.With a sleek new look, improved interior and extra hi-tech kit, the revitalised motor has the VW Golf GTI firmly in its sights.Externally, the newcomer now gets the freshened-up face found on lesser models, including the swept-back headlamps. However, there’s also a new deeper front bumper, side skirts and roof-mounted spoiler at the rear, where you’ll also find LED...
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| New Concept Car: BMW M1 Homage |
| 2008-04-28 08:34:00 |
This is the BMW M1 Homage, a concept created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M1 and designed as a tribute to the classic Giugiaro-designed BMW supercar. The M1’s predecessor, the BMW Turbo concept designed by Paul Bracq, has also been used as inspiration for the M1 Homage concept. Chris Bangle, director of design for BMW, said, “For a company as for a product, it is important to be aware of one’s roots. In the spirit of Giugiaro and Bracq, the M1 Homage unites the BMW value...
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| Hot News: Maserati Baby Coupe |
| 2008-04-28 08:30:00 |
Could this one-off design study for a Maserati coupé become a production reality? Designed by newly relaunched Italian coachbuilder Carrozerria Touring Superleggera, the A8 GCS Berlinetta is currently just an idea but Maserati is currently considering adding a new small coupé to its line-up, to be priced between £50,000 and £60,000. More compact than the £78,605 Gran Turismo, the baby two-door would compete against lower-end Porsche 911s, pricier versions of the Mercedes CLK, Jaguar’...
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| Hot News: Bugatti Veyron Targa |
| 2008-04-28 08:26:00 |
Make way for the world’s fastest drop-top. Bosses at the VW Group have given the green light to a Targa version of the Bugatti Veyron.Featuring a removable hard-top roof panel, it will deliver an incredible driving experience thanks to its 987bhp 6.0-litre W16 engine – and all at an amazing price. While the ‘standard’ car costs £840,000, the Targa is likely to be close to £900,000!Only 80 will be built, against 300 for the coupé. But engineers are said to have decided against a full c...
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| Hot News: Aston Martin Supercar |
| 2008-04-26 23:14:00 |
Is Aston Martin about to break with tradition and introduce a mid-engined V10 supercar to challenge Lamborghini and Ferrari? This model has caused a stir on the Internet, where message boards are awash with images of the sleek machine.But while Aston is said to be considering a new two-seater to sit at the top of its range, it would probably be front-engined – unlike this suggestion by Dutch designer Sabino Leerentveld....
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| Spied: 2010 Saab 9-5 |
| 2008-04-25 21:39:00 |
This is a mystery GM prototype snapped wearing Swedish registration plates – but although it’s a similar size to next year’s long-awaited replacement for the Saab 9-5, we believe that it’s a new Holden lurking under the disguise.According to registration details this car is a Holden, and the shape of the grille opening and the large circular badge clearly visible under the front disguise seem to back that up – it’s possible that this is a close-to-production prototype of Holden’s v...
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| Spied: 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon |
| 2008-04-25 21:35:00 |
The wagon variant of the Cadillac CTS has been caught testing ahead of its likely debut at the Paris Show in October, where it will probably be shown with the new 250hp, 406lb ft 2.9-liter V-6 turbo-diesel that will be critical for CTS' success in the European market.The CTS wagon will be produced along side the sedan and coupe versions at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan starting in the spring of 2009. Production volume is expected to be around 10,000-12,000 vehicles, with the...
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| New Car: 2009 Spirra S |
| 2008-04-25 21:29:00 |
t has a mid-mounted, quad cam supercharged engine, forged alloy wheels, carbon fiber body panels and Brembo brakes. Claimed top speed is 190mph. It's a fast, good looking supercar with the sort of spec sheet you'd expect to find on something made in Italy. But the Spirra S is built near Seoul. Yup, meet Korea's first ever production supercar. It was only a matter of time.The Spirra S is powered by a supercharged version of Hyundai's 2.7-liter V-6. Claimed output is 391hp at 6000rpm, with 256lb f...
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| New Car: 2009 SEAT Leon Cupra |
| 2008-04-25 07:38:00 |
Copa load of this ‘super’ Leon – it’s the most powerful car SEAT has ever made!Under the striped bonnet lies a highly tuned version of the 2.0-litre TFSI engine from the standard Cupra, which pumps out 281bhp. As a result, the Copa completes the sprint from 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, and goes on to a top speed of 157mph.To cope with this pace, engineers have revised the Leon’s suspension and uprated the brakes. So as well as being faster than the standard Cupra, the Copa should hand...
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| New Car: 2009 Audi A3 |
| 2008-04-23 23:15:00 |
Finally, the wraps are off the new A3… And Auto Express has the first official pictures.Available in standard three door form, and as a five door Sportback, the car is set to hit the road this summer, sporting a new look, and a range of technological improvements.Highlights include the dramatic new headlamps – which are like those fitted to the new A3 Cabriolet.The new hatch gets a new interior too, and for the first time offers a new seven-speed semi automatic gearbox.The equipment ra...
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