New Honda Civic awarded 5 stars by Euro NCAP
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
The new Honda Civic has been awarded Euro NCAP's maximum 5-star rating, following publication of the safety body's independent crash testing results. Read more...
Mercedes SL 63AMG readies for launch
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new SL 63AMG, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Read more...
Drivers in France must carry breathalysers from July
The IAM is warning that from 1 July this year all drivers in France will need to carry a breathalyser kit in their cars, following new legislation. From November there will be an €11 fine for non-compliance. Read more...
Renault Megane Renaultsport 265 ready to order
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Renault's new flagship performance models, the Megane Renaultsport 265 Cup and 265 are available to order now, priced at £24,825 and £26,025 respectively. Read more...
Updated Audi RS 5 ready to order
The Audi RS badge returns at the head of the A5 range in the new generation RS 5, with new styling, mechanical and specification revisions. The latest incarnation of the high performance coupe can be ordered now at a price of £58,725, with cars reaching customers in April. Read more...
Aston Martin Vantage range refreshed for 2012
The Aston Martin Vantage range has been refreshed for 2012, with an array of improvements aimed at enhancing the the marque's entry-level sports car, ahead of the arrival of the flagship V12 Zagato later this year. Read more...
MINI Clubvan concept destined for Geneva debut
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
MINI will reveal a new concept at the Geneva Motor Show this year called the MINI Clubvan. It is designed as a compact van for business and leisure use, and is the first premium model in the small car-based van segment, according to the brand. Read more...
New Maserati GranTurismo Sport to debut at Geneva
The new Maserati GranTurismo Sport will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, featuring increased performance and restyling to differentiate it from the current GranTurismo S, which it will replace. Read more...
Audi A1 quattro going fast
Audi UK has confirmed that the 256PS A1 quattro will be priced at £41,020 when an extremely limited quota of just nineteen UK-bound, left-hand-drive examples officially becomes available to order in early March. Read more...
Porsche Macan compact SUV revealed
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Porsche has confirmed the name for its forthcoming SUV is Macan. The name comes from the Indonesian word for tiger, and the Stuttgart based sports car maker intends to emulate the success of the Cayenne. Read more...
Mazda MX-5 Venture edition introduced
Mazda has introduced a new special edition of its iconic sportscar - the 'MX-5 Venture Edition'. Available in Soft-top or Roadster Coupe, it features upgraded specification, advanced technology, premium interior trim and exterior colours exclusive to the Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition. Read more...
Jaguar XK range extended with Artisan SE model
Jaguar has introduced a new XK model, called the Artisan SE. The special edition model introduces hand-crafted, 'Artisan' interiors and will be available in both coupe and convertible form. Read more...
Lexus GS prices announced
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Lexus has announced prices for the all new GS range, with prices for the sports saloon starting at £32,995 in GS 250 SE guise, while the full hybrid GS 450h starts from £44,995 for the Luxury model. Read more...
Infiniti to sponsor East Winds Film Festival
Infiniti is to sponsor an international film festival celebrating East Asian cinema to be held at Coventry University, UK, from March 2 to 4, 2012. Read more...
Revised Ferrari California to debut at Geneva
The Geneva Motor Show will see the official debut of the new version of the Ferrari California, production of which has already commenced, with a reduction of weight of 30 kg and an increase in power output of 30 bhp. Read more...
Renault Twingo Renaultsport R2 Evolution gets rally debut
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Former works driver Justin Dale and multiple Rallye Sunseeker winning co-driver Andrew Bargery will drive a Twingo Renaultsport R2 Evolution on the opening round of the 2012 MSA British Rally Championship. Read more...
All new Kia cee'd to debut at Geneva
Kia's all-European cee'd stunned audiences when it was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show just six years ago and at Geneva this year the all-new version is set to repeat that feat thanks to its elegant lines - heralding an even more successful future for the company's bed-rock C-segment model. Read more...
All new Audi RS 4 Avant coming soon
Audi has released details of the all new Audi RS 4 Avant, it's high performance, V8-engined muscle car, which is expected to arrive in the UK in September. Read more...
Subaru BRZ and new Impreza to make Euro debut at Geneva
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Subaru will exhibit the Subaru BRZ sports coupe and Impreza five-door at the forthcoming 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, marking the European debut for both models. Read more...
2012 SEAT Exeo goes on sale
The 2012 SEAT Exeo is now available in showrooms nationwide, priced from £19,480. Read more...
Silverstone celebrates 25 years of the Ferrari F40
A world record gathering of Ferraris is the latest special birthday celebration announced for this summer's Silverstone Classic. Read more...
Vauxhall Ampera wins Police Competition
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Vauxhall has won a competition run by the Association of Chief Police Officers Intelligent Transport Systems (ACPO ITS) to demonstrate an electric vehicle that uses modern policing technology that could be introduced into active service by 2015. Read more...
Mazda Takeri concept to display at Geneva
Mazda will unveil its Takeri concept car for the first time in Europe at next month's Geneva International Motor Show. Mazda Takeri is a next-generation mid-sized saloon featuring Mazda's new i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology. Read more...
BMW M6 new details released
BMW has released spec and pricing details for the all new M6 Coupe and Convertible, which the Bavarian manufacturer says represent the most recent expression of the BMW M philosophy, having sold over 14,000 examples of the previous generation worldwide. Read more...
Toyota's Geneva line-up announced
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Toyota has announced its model line-up for the Geneva motor show, which will feature a display of future showroom and concept models shown in Europe for the first time. Read more...
Chevrolet Cruze Estate to debut at Geneva
The all-new estate version of the Chevrolet Cruze will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, next month. Read more...
Aston Martin V12 Zagato first pictures released
Aston Martin has released the first images of the all new V12 Zagato, as the final design is signed off and engineering development work progresses ahead of its scheduled production later this year. Read more...
TomTom launches car insurance
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
TomTom has made a landmark move into the insurance market by providing the technology behind a new insurance product, which bases premiums on driving behaviour. Read more...
SsangYong launches first TV Campaign
In the run up to the introduction of the new 12-plate registration on 1st March, SsangYong is launching its first ever TV advertising campaign in the UK to support the new Korando crossover. Read more...
Silver Arrows confirmed for Goodwood Revival
Seventy-five years after their first UK appearance, the Silver Arrows racers are to return in action on British soil at the 2012 Goodwood Revival. Read more...
Mazda signs deal with Discovery Velocity to broadcast MX-5 Cup and other races
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:30:44 +0100
The Playboy MX-5 Cup is the best racing no one's watching, says Mazda, because it's not on television.
Thursday: Dutch Mandel to have words with Autoweek readers
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:22:46 +0100
Here's your chance to chat live with Autoweek associate publisher and editorial director Dutch Mandel. The boss will be online taking questions from you and other readers from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Aston Martin Vantage upgraded for 2012
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:18:47 +0100
Aston Martin's Vantage receives upgrades for 2012, with the base
Honda Odyssey minivan recalled for faulty tailgate struts
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:18:45 +0100
Honda said on Wednesday that it will recall about 45,800
Mercedes rolls out AMG version of SL roadster: Autoweek TV
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:17:27 +0100
Also in this episode: General Motors talks partnership with French carmaker, Fiat honors Maserati with a special 500 and a pair of
Toyota FT-Bh concept previewed ahead of Geneva motor show
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:31 +0100
Rather than chasing pie-in-the-sky magic bullets, Toyota's FT-Bh concept, set to bow at the Geneva motor show, boils down to good old-fashioned engineering work.
Festivals of Speed events grow for 2012
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:31:49 +0100
Festivals of Speed, the Florida luxury lifestyle and automotive series, adds more cars, planes and events for its 2012 shows.
A Mercedes and a Benz, but no Mercedes-Benz
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:25:26 +0100
On Sunday, Feb. 26, you'll be able to see two great cars whose names you've heard but whose history you might not have when a Mercedes and a Benz come to the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance in Rancho Mirage, Calif., near Palm Springs.
Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato still shines after more than 50 years
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:51:48 +0100
While the V12 Zagato is breathtaking for its looks and power, the spiritual predecessor that launched the
Five favorite crash-test videos
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:43:24 +0100
Sure, video of Nürburgring runs and gorgeous manufacturer promo reels are nice.
1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Comparison Test
Visitor's Guide to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Do Kids Hate Cars?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Driving the Six-Wheeled Covini C6W
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100
2012 Super Bowl Commercials for Cars
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Burnout Super Test, Part 5: Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition vs. Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
1991 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Audi R8
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
The Car Collection of WRC Legend Juha Kankkunen
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Visitor's Guide to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0100
Top 10 Cars at the Consumer Electronics Show
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:45:00 +0100
Scion: What's New for 2012
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0100
Jim Farley: Driving Ford's Future
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 First Look
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0100
2013 Scion FR-S: 10 Things You Don't Know
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100
100 Worst Cars of All Time
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100
Interview: Ferrari's Development Chief Matteo Lanzavecchia
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100
Emissions Test: Car vs. Truck vs. Leaf Blower
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100
2013 Porsche Boxster Prototype First Ride
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0100
2011 Nissan Juke vs. 1971 Datsun 510
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100
2011 L.A. Auto Show Visitor's Guide
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100