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It seems Ferrari isn’t...
It seems Ferrari isn’t going to have it all its own way, as Jaguar is also getting ready to launch a stunning GT.
It"s got the class-leading...
It"s got the class-leading Renault Clio and new Vauxhall Corsa in its sights - as well as the sales success of its predecessor. But let"s be clear. Meeting expectations in 2007 will require something very special. After all, the original Fabia accounts for half of all Skodas on the UK"s roads, and a total of 1.5 million have found homes around the world.
It"s Mazda"s new 3 for...
It"s Mazda"s new 3 for all! The Japanese firm has confirmed that a four-door saloon version of the all-new Mazda 3 will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19th November 2008.
It"s not the first time...
It"s not the first time Subaru has carried out an early refresh on a slow-selling model. The bug-eyed Impreza was hastily restyled in 2003 after it was greeted with a lukewarm response from buyers
It"s official –...
It"s official – crash tests are too soft. And now Euro NCAP is giving its star rating system an overhaul to force car manufacturers to improve the pedestrian protection of their vehicles.
It"s official: this...
It"s official: this year’s Auto Express- backed Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will go down to the wire at Thruxton, Hants, in October.
It sounds like a recipe...
It sounds like a recipe for disaster – driverless vehicles racing round an urban environment with other traffic on the road. And normally it would be if it wasn’t for the fact the unmanned cars had been developed by some of the world’s leading scientists and fitted with state-of-the art technology to prevent them crashing into anything.
IT"S over ò€“ General...
IT"S over ò€“ General Motors has filed for bankruptcy. The ailing car giant has sought protection from its creditors under Chapter 11, allowing it to continue to trade while it restructures.
It"s set to be one of...
It"s set to be one of the most striking models in its class - and is almost ready to take on small 4x4s such as Ford’s forthcoming Kuga, the Nissan Qashqai and VW’s Tiguan.
It started with a single...
It started with a single Ceeò€™d ò€“ and now Kia is flourishing after baring its new Soul!
It"s the 4x4 MINI that...
It"s the 4x4 MINI that wasn"t supposed to be revealed until next month! Following the arrival of three leaked pictures yesterday, MINI has decided to release official details and pictures of the newcomer- now known to be called the MINI Countryman.
It"s the latest 4x4...
It"s the latest 4x4 that’s promising to take Vauxhall on a journey into uncharted territory... These are the first pictures of the eagerly anticipated four-wheel-drive Corsa, a supermini SUV which is set to follow in the wheeltracks of the Antara when it goes on sale early in 2010.
It"s the spark we have...
It"s the spark we have been waiting for from BMW ò€“ the electric MINI
Itò€™s a clash of the...
Itò€™s a clash of the titans! These are world exclusive pictures of VWò€™s new Golf GTI ò€“ and already itò€™s facing its toughest challenge yet: going toe-to-toe with the legendary MkI GTI.
Itò€™s official, ex-Ferrari...
Itò€™s official, ex-Ferrari team boss Jean Todt is the FIAò€™s new president. Winning the Paris election by a comfortable margin, Todt received 135 votes compared to rival Ari Vatanenò€™s 49.
Itò€™s the new French...
Itò€™s the new French revolution! A hi-tech family of electric cars costing less than their petrol equivalents will drive Renault to the front of the race to become Europeò€™s greenest auto maker, bosses have announced.
Itò€™s the showdown...
Itò€™s the showdown that every Ford fan has been waiting for ò€“ the new Focus RS pitched head-to-head with the legendary Escort Cosworth!
It turns out that new...
It turns out that new chief Carlos Ghosn was less than pleased when he viewed the rather bland pre-production Twingo II - which this week"s mag has sensationally scooped thanks to colleagues in France. And with none of the flair of the Zoé concept-influenced car we revealed in issue 885, an unhappy Ghosn has ordered a redesign before the model makes an appearance in showrooms in 2007.
Iò€™ve driven my fair...
Iò€™ve driven my fair share of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. And Iò€™ve put my own money into high-end luxury cars, including an almost regal Mercedes S-Class which somehow used to glide itself, rather than allow me to drive it, down the street. But last week, I did the best part of a thousand miles in one of the most comfortable cars Iò€™ve ever piloted.
It was one of the prettiest...
It was one of the prettiest cars on the road but that hasnò€™t stopped MerÒcedes updating its SLK. And these official pictures show what the new model looks like. With a host of cosmetic changes inside and out, extra kit and a more powerful V6, the revised two-seater is taking the fight to the Porsche BoxÒster and Audi TT Roadster.
I"ve been predicting...
I"ve been predicting it, and – surprise, surprise – my prophecy has been realised. It’s now official: the great pretender touted as the alternative to the car has finally priced itself out of the market. For money and other reasons, we the public have decided that nine times out of 10, we prefer car cabins to rail carriages. And that’s official, too. Rail watchdog Anthony Smith has been reported in recent days as saying that rail travel “is for the rich”. He’s so incensed that he claims consumer protection on rail fares is “weak” and passengers are often left “with no choice”.
I wasn"t surprised to...
I wasn"t surprised to see Jaguar"s ill-fated XJ220 listed in a new book called Naff Motors. Perhaps it"s my age, but I"ve really fallen out of love with high-performance supercars. We"re suffering a bit of a glut of the things at present. Apart from the endless derivatives of the Pagani Zonda, Koenigsegg and Mercedes McLaren SLR, we"re also supposed to drop our jaws at Lexus"s supersaloon and Honda"s NSX replacement soon, while Alfa has recently announced it will make the 8C. At the Paris Motor Show this month, there will be another totally unrealistic Peugeot supercar concept that will never be made, as well as Audi"s de-tuned and rebodied Lamborghini Gallardo, the R8. Sorry, but the only jaw dropping I"ll be doing is a great big yawn.
Jaguar, Rolls-Royce...
Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Cadillac have all mastered the art. But Renault couldn"t with its awkward Vel Satis. And neither can Peugeot with the 607, which feels more like a giant, if humble, repmobile.
JASON Plato has vowed...
JASON Plato has vowed to turn the tables in 2008 after losing the Auto Express-backed Dunlop British Touring Car Championship crown to Fabrizio Giovanardi by only three points.
Join the drive for greener...
Join the drive for greener motoring with the latest offering from atlas giant Philip’s. Not only is it the most up-to-date map on the market, the maker says it’s also the first to have a special eco-friendly section.
Just weeks after driving...
Just weeks after driving the latest MINI for the first time, Auto Express can reveal a range of striking new hot parts for the supermini from John Cooper Works.
Keep an ò€˜iò€™ on Hyundai...
Keep an ò€˜iò€™ on Hyundai at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The revamp of the Korean brandò€™s entire range will continue with a big brother for the i10, i20 and i30.
Kia has revealed even...
Kia has revealed even more of its sporty new three-door small family car – and the picture above shows the stunning rear of the Pro-cee’d for the first time.
Korean giant Hyundai...
Korean giant Hyundai has been ‘i’ing up the people carrier competition and produced its own eight-seat version.
Larger in every dimension...
Larger in every dimension, the people carrier will offer ample space for seven, plus a more luxurious and versatile interior. Expect the new Galaxy to be more expensive, though, with prices starting at around í‚á£23,000 - similar to Renault"s Grand Espace.
Learner drivers are...
Learner drivers are being forced out of town, in a move that could mark the end of test-taking on familiar roads.
Lexus is getting sporty!...
Lexus is getting sporty! Having won widespread acclaim for its eco-friendly hybrids, Toyota’s luxury arm is out to tempt serious driving enthusiasts into its showrooms.
Likely to adopt the...
Likely to adopt the Azure name after the Pininfarina-styled 1995 model, the opulent four-seater is set to cost around í‚á£135,000 when it goes on sale next summer. It will build on the huge sales success of the GT coup탩 - last year, an incredible 1,841 GTs found new homes, with the Flying Spur expected to push the firm"s total sales over the 6,000 mark.
Look carefully and you"ll...
Look carefully and you"ll see the Mitsubishi three-pointed star on the bonnet and hatchback. But this isn"t a Japanese 4x4, either - the model actually hails from Italy, where stylists at Italdesign Giugiaro in Turin worked on the project.
Looking every inch the...
Looking every inch the baby Astra with its distinctive C-pillar and tall roof-line, the supermini promises to rival Fiat"s Grande Punto in the style stakes. Its bold design is framed at the front by sporty lights and a wide grille, while those curves are mirrored by the tail-gate and a lower back bumper. Large, distinctive lamps finish off the rear.
Look out, drivers...
Look out, drivers... here comes the world’s toughest speed camera! This new device, which towers four metres above the road, is vandal proof thanks to strengthened glass, a fire-resistant body and a stiffened steel base.
Making its world debut...
Making its world debut at the Madrid Motor Show later this month, the concept reveals the shape of a future small off-roader from the firm.
Manheim Auctions has...
Manheim Auctions has signed to sell up to 60,000 cars over the next two years with the Retail Automotive Alliance – an organisation comprising 22 independent dealer groups. And one of its key initiatives will be new ‘ready to retail’ sales.
Meet Mazda’s new...
Meet Mazda’s new baby! These are the first official sketches of the firm’s forthcoming city car – which will be revealed in concept form at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Meet the curvy compact...
Meet the curvy compact exec that aims to build on Volvoò€™s growing reputation for creating stylish, exciting cars. These are the first official pictures of the new S60, and while no image of the rear is available yet, drivers clearly have a great deal to look forward to.
Meet the latest addition...
Meet the latest addition to the E-Class club. These are the first official images of Mercedesò€™ all-new, fifth-generation estate, which joins the saloon and coupé at the head of the family.
Meet the Peugeot Prologue...
Meet the Peugeot Prologue ò€“ but this is one car that needs little introduction!
Mega Mercedes crystal amazing!
Mega Mercedes crystal amazing!
Mercedes is raising...
Mercedes is raising its profile in Detroit with this dramatic sculpture previewing the CLS Concept which is due later this year. And the futuristic design is no accident, not only does the sculpture preview the next CLS, it also gives the strongest hints yet on Mercedesò€™ future styling plans.
Most normal cars offer...
Most normal cars offer five seats. Anyone who needs more has been limited to vans with windows (MPVs), hearse-like wagons (estates) or boxy trucks (4x4s). But now, thanks to the Japanese, buyers wanting extra accommodation have another solution; sleek looking six or seven-seat cars. And their arrival is contributing to the slow death of the traditional family hatch which, due to its lack of flexibility, has had its day. These tired old driver-plus-four mobiles will limp on for many years, but wouldn"t you prefer up to 40 per cent more chairs in an equivalent-sized model for little extra cash?
Motorists could face...
Motorists could face fuel prices of more than Ò£2 per litre and a Ò£3,300 levy on new cars if new proposals are implemented by the Government.
Motorists in the south...
Motorists in the south of the England are paying through the nose for garage servicing, a shocking survey has revealed.
Motorists with their...
Motorists with their own policy have been able to drive any car with third party protection for years. But Norwich Union Direct is set to become the first firm to scrap the rule.
Music or performance...
Music or performance – that’s the choice from these two new special editions of the Peugeot 207.
New 308 diesel slashes tax bills
New 308 diesel slashes tax bills
New company managing...
New company managing director Tim Fenna has described himself as "ecstatic" with the achievement, which is the culmination of at least two years of negotiations between himself, the Healey family and investment group HFI.
Newly crowned world...
Newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to become one of the greatest racing drivers of all-time, according to Damon Hill, the last Briton to wear the F1 crown.
News of Honda’s...
News of Honda’s latest arrival should be music to the ears of Jazz fans. It has turned its supermini into a baby SUV!
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New VW Group boss Martin...
New VW Group boss Martin Winter-korn, who took the helm last month, has put the Passat Coupé, Tiguan SUV and Scirocco on hold. And even the next-generation Golf could be delayed while styling revisions are carried out.
No longer do you need...
No longer do you need to haul the heavy chairs in and out. In the second-generation Galaxy, they simply fold into the floor.
No, Postman Pat hasn’t...
No, Postman Pat hasn’t turned over to the dark side! This is the next generation Nissan Cube in disguise – as far as possible – and undergoing testing before its 2009 launch.
Not even a downpour...
Not even a downpour could dampen Fabrizio Giovanardiò€™s charge for a second consecutive BTCC crown. The Vauxhall driver scored a victory and a podium place over the course of three races at Silverstone on Sunday.
Not long was the answer...
Not long was the answer. An environmental author, more interested in selling his published works than telling it like it is, was on BBC TV. He was talking climate change and using the old tactic of mentioning the car exhaust pipe over and above every other polluter. Never mind truck, van, bus, coach, train, ship and aeroplane emissions! Never mind the damage done to the atmosphere by everything from agricultural to industrial output, from electric lights to inefficient domestic boilers. The so-called experts rarely refer to the fact that some central heating systems, for example, cause more pollution than some cars.
Not only can we reveal...
Not only can we reveal these sensational pictures of the model that takes centre stage at this week"s Geneva Motor Show, but we"ve also got all the facts about what will make this one of the company"s biggest thrillers ever.
Now, during the first...
Now, during the first half of 2006, his corporation has had to choose between axing nearly 1,000 British Vauxhall workers or a similar number of German Opel employees... and it"s the Brits rather than the Germans who"ve been dumped. How come these Ellesmere Port jobs are the ones to be sacrificed? Especially after Lutz told me that the UK has the edge over Germany as a manufacturing country.
Now firmly established...
Now firmly established as the world’s most popular historic race meeting, the spectacular annual Goodwood Revival not only recreates many of the sport’s most golden eras, but also offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a nostalgic circuit, virtually untouched by the modern world.
Number one - the diesel...
Number one - the diesel engine is dead. Thanks to high fuel costs, tough-to-meet emissions targets and growing competition for scarce fossil fuel resources, the engine once championed for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness is finished. Number two: you are what you eat. And in the case of the oil-burning powerplant, which chomps through a by-product of long-since-extinct dinosaurs… Well, you get the drift.
Only months after launching...
Only months after launching the new Outlander 4x4, Mitsubishi has officially revealed this: its baby Shogun.
Only the Citroen C5...
Only the Citroen C5 has achieved this score before. But when it was assessed last year, its points were rounded up to 36, whereas the 1007"s were rounded down
Other practical features...
Other practical features include a tailgate and sliding rear doors which can be opened electrically, plus movable LED interior lights and a camera to help with reversing manoeuvres
Our double scoop kicks...
Our double scoop kicks off with the Convertible. We"ve been tracking the car throughout its development, revealing an undisguised prototype in issue 726. But only now do we see the showroom-ready version, ahead of its launch at next month"s Geneva Motor Show.
Our spies captured this...
Our spies captured this red-hot evolution of the new DB9 which will hit our roads later this year.
Our spy photographers...
Our spy photographers spotted the brand new oil-burning variant being put through its paces in Germany, and it"s the turned-down exhaust at the rear which reveals that this BMW drinks from the black pump. Meanwhile, the sporty bodykit gives away the fact that this is no ordinary 3.0d. The off-roader is powered by exactly the same twin-turbo diesel that debuted in the 535d at this year"s Geneva Motor Show.
Oval lights and the...
Oval lights and the pronounced ridge down the centre of the bonnet mark a departure from the sharp lines of Renault"s current styling philosophy. But they certainly add character and drama to the new Laguna"s nose. Another unique feature is the carefully sculpted front wings, which sport a curved line sitting above the rest of the newcomer"s waistline.
Painted in the same...
Painted in the same orange and white colours as the famous clown fish that starred in Disney film Find?ing Nemo, the Concetto really stood out when it made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show this week.
Park and hide on GT-R launch
Park and hide on GT-R launch
Performance Car of the Year
Performance Car of the Year
Porsche has hit back...
Porsche has hit back against the London congestion charge price hike. The German sports car manufacturer is poised to take legal action over plans to increase the congestion charge to ÷£25 a day for ‘gas-guzzlers’.
Porsche has today released...
Porsche has today released the first official image of the new Panamera.
Powered by an engine...
Powered by an engine des÷igned by Paulo Martinelli, who previously built V10 units for the Prancing Horse’s F1 team, it’s set to offer up to 200bhp and a top speed of nearly 150mph.
Prepare for a shock...
Prepare for a shock ò€“ no sooner has Renaultò€™s funky Kangoo Be Bop gone on sale than an electric variant has been unveiled.
Prepare for price hikes!...
Prepare for price hikes! Ford has announced an average rise of four per cent from today, and rivals are following suit. One industry expert has even warned motorists could face increases of up to 10 per cent by the end of the year.
Raikkonen was pleased...
Raikkonen was pleased with his progress and denied that filling Schumacherð€™s seat was adding to the strain
Raised haunches and...
Raised haunches and flared wheel÷arches give it the look of a mus÷cular, aggressive TT
Renaultsport fans are...
Renaultsport fans are seeing double this week! Not only is Auto Express the first magazine to put the restyled Clio Renaultsport 200 through its paces, but these exclusive pictures show how the all-new version of the sizzling hatch will shape up.
Replacing a punctured...
Replacing a punctured tyre can be an unexpected expense ò€“ but imagine Joseph Hamiltonò€™s shock when he faced a bill for more than Ò£800! He had been charged for a full set of rubber on his Porsche Cayman, when only one tyre had been damaged.
Rubinho heading for Honda exit?
Rubinho heading for Honda exit?
Rumours are rife that...
Rumours are rife that TVR bosses are poised to launch an audacious bid to take what"s left of MG from the gloom of the administrator and restart production. But that"s not all; the plan would see the firm quitting its seaside factory in Blackpool, Lancashire, and moving lock, stock and barrel to the mothballed Longbridge site in Birmingham.
Safety has been a top...
Safety has been a top priority during the estate"s development, and all of Volvo"s latest airbag and side impact systems are fitted
Sales of Ford diesels...
Sales of Ford diesels rose 24 per cent in 2006, taking total engine production at the Dagenham site in Essex to one million - largely due to the new 1.4 and 1.6-litre TDCi units. At present, the plant makes Ford"s entire range of four-cylinder diesels, plus Land Rover"s 2.7 TDV6 and 3.6-litre TDV8.
Say it ainò€™t so! After...
Say it ainò€™t so! After 25 years of cut-price thrills, Peugeot is sending the GTi badge to the breakers. The once-potent symbol of hot-hatch performance will see out its days on the boot of the current 207 GTi, before being consigned to the spares bin for the foreseeable future.
Scaled-down R8 ready to blast in
Scaled-down R8 ready to blast in
Set to debut at this...
Set to debut at this month"s British Motor Show, the XKR will be offered in both coupé and cabriolet bodystyles. Available to order now, prices start from ?67,495 for the hard-top - ?8,500 more than the existing car.
Sharing chassis design...
Sharing chassis design and engineering with the hotly anticipated Maserati Spyder, it will revive the Aurelia badge, last worn by the car pictured in our main image.
Six years ago, ministers...
Six years ago, ministers pledged to cut vehicle offences by 30 per cent by 2004. To achieve that, they launched the Vehicle Crime Reduction Action Team (VCRAT), in a bid to boost public awareness about security, tighten registration procedures and crack down on thieves.
Size certainly doesnò€™t...
Size certainly doesnò€™t matter to Toyota. Its show stand was packed with small additions to the range, including the tiny iQ, sporting an all new range-topping, two-toned leather interior.
Sleek lines and an all-new...
Sleek lines and an all-new style – SEAT’s new Ibiza supermini has just been revealed.
Smaller, lighter and...
Smaller, lighter and promising a bigger punch per pound than any rival, this is the Renaultsport version of the new Clio, which is set to blow the performance car market apart next year.
So another blistering...
So another blistering summer is quickly fading into autumn. And like the dead leaves that will be falling from the trees, I expect a flutter of money to cascade into UK showrooms. This year, the British car industry has pulled out all the stops and made the country and me very proud. I know we have our familiar scare stories, such as Jaguar going to the wall and Ford having a tough time. But with enough Bulldog Spirit, there"s always hope on the horizon - Jag is still British, there"s interest in the sleeping cat from UK-owned JCB and Ford is looking to turn its fortunes around. What"s got my chest really puffed out, however, is the raft of new metal currently leaving our factory gates that has a truly global market.
Some of the finer details...
Some of the finer details have been covered up, but the mag"s pictures show the newcomer almost completely undisguised. And don"t be fooled by the VW alloy wheels and the wacky badging - they are simply part of the attempt to hide the car"s true identity.
Sources have admitted...
Sources have admitted the car will be a "crossover" SUV, rather than a hardcore mud-plugger. In keeping with Audi"s image, it will be a luxury 4x4 aimed at the forthcoming Range Rover Sport and BMW"s X5. Due to be introduced in 12 months" time, the Q7 will be the first in a range of off-roaders from the firm to wear the Q badge beyond 2006.
Speaking at a conference...
Speaking at a conference to mark half a million MINIs being built at Cowley, boss Trevor Houghton-Berry said: "Additional models will be part of the second-generation production plan, and these could include a two-seater cabriolet, a retro-style Countryman estate and I would really love to build a MINI Moke."
Spied this week at a...
Spied this week at a dealer launch in France, Renault"s next-generation Clio is out to give the number one-selling Corsa a tough fight - and it"s laying its hopes on a bold new face. With huge headlights and a smaller grille, the new three-door Clio is a stronger design than the current car. That visual strength is continued at the rear, with a chunky C-pillar and elliptical tail-lights. The whole effect is much sportier than the five-door, which will look more like a baby Scenic.
Still popular with buyers...
Still popular with buyers on a budget looking for unburstable reliability, the Micra was originally available with two engines, until a modern 1.4-litre unit was added in 2000. While the 1.3-litre model offers reasonable pace, it"s the 1.0-litre that"s responsible for the dismal Driver Power rating.
Stone me! The gritters...
Stone me! The gritters are out - and this time it’s because the weather is too hot. Sweltering temperatures have increased the risk of melting tarmac. Now, hot-under-the-collar bosses at County Durham and Cumbria councils have ordered workers to spray surfaces with crushed rock dust, instead of the usual ice-busting salt. It should keep the bitumen in place on the road and off tyres.
Stop staring at me...
Stop staring at me... the words on the side of this special MINI could not be clearer. But how can we resist? It"s the world premiere of the all-new Clubman! Auto Express was there to grab the first pictures of the eagerly awaited newcomer, which goes on sale here before the end of the year.
Strap yourselves in...
Strap yourselves in, the fastest-ever Audi R8 is ready to roar!
Subaru loads up with fresh estate
Subaru loads up with fresh estate
Subtle design changes...
Subtle design changes include a bigger version of the famous kidney grille, plus restyled headlamps; xenons are now standard across the range. New bumpers feature both front and rear, while there are slimmer tail-lights, too. Bolder side sills are another addition.
Sure Sell is a sure...
Sure Sell is a sure thing! After a successful pilot scheme, British Car Auctions’ latest used initiative has been given the green light. Sure Sell is aimed at private motorists looking for a quick and easy
Suzuki callback over brake fear
Suzuki callback over brake fear
Suzuki is going to make...
Suzuki is going to make you a star – and this is it. Called the A-Star, the city car replaces the ageing Alto and will be unveiled at India’s New Delhi Motor Show in January.
TAKE a look at Citroenò€™s...
TAKE a look at Citroenò€™s electric dream! Auto Express has learned there will be a hybrid diesel model in the french firmò€™s showrooms by 2011 ò€“ and itò€™ll be this flagship four-wheel drive DS5.
Take a look at Mitsubishiò€™s...
Take a look at Mitsubishiò€™s outlandish electric concept! This futuristic SUV is set to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, and goes on sale next year.
Take a look at Peugeotò€™s...
Take a look at Peugeotò€™s new baby coupé! Auto Express has learned that the Lion is getting ready to roar into the small sports car market with this sensational 2+2, which boasts Ferrari style at an affordable price tag.
TEAM RAC has ditched...
TEAM RAC has ditched its elderly MGs for BMWs. The front-running BTCC outfit has purchased a brace of BMW 320si E90 models as used successfully by Andy Priaulx to win the 2006 World Touring Car Championship.
Techno fans are in for...
Techno fans are in for a treat with the latest add-on for Apple’s iPhone – it starts your motor! What’s more, it also allows you to monitor the car’s condition, all from within a mile radius.
Thanks to exclusive...
Thanks to exclusive insider information, we can bring you the first images in this week"s mag of the newcomer, and the lowdown on the features which Ford hopes will keep the Fiesta at the top of the sales charts.
Thanks to our well placed...
Thanks to our well placed sources, we"re the first magazine to bring you these official pictures of the Renault MODUS, which is set to go into production later this year. The mini-MPV, which had been expected to be called Twingospace, was the star of Renault"s stand. Bosses billed it as a preview to the showroom car, which will be launched officially at September"s Paris expo.
That’s how much...
That’s how much dealers knock off the value of a typical three-year-old motor if it doesn’t have an MoT, according to research carried out by second-hand price guide CAP Black Book.
That was the claim which...
That was the claim which had the company’s rivals quaking at the beginning of the Eighties. Not only was it a bold statement to make, it was also true. Back then, VWs were blessed with reliability second only to Mercedes.
The 19-year-old marked...
The 19-year-old marked himself out as a man to watch by winning last year’s Renault Clio Cup. Onslow-Cole will line up alongside Colin Turkington in the two-pronged BMW attack.
The 3-Series is hatching...
The 3-Series is hatching out ò€“ and weò€™ve got the best pictures yet! Following in the footsteps of the new 5-Series GranTurismo (Issue 1,065), BMW bosses have given the green light to a smaller version based on the 3-Series.
The Astra is getting...
The Astra is getting in the family way ò€“and weò€™ve got the pictures to prove it!
The best things come...
The best things come to those who wait! Brawn GP ace Rubens Barrichello took victory in last weekendð€™s European grand prix ð€“ five years after his last visit to the top step of the podium.
The Beyond 2010 report...
The Beyond 2010 report doesnò€™t contain the usual anti-car hysteria. But a blanket 20mph speed limit in ò€˜allò€™ built-up areas isnò€™t right
The big cat is set to...
The big cat is set to make its loudest roar yet, Auto Express can reveal! This is the XFR ò€“ a high-performance flagship version of Jaguarò€™s brilliant new executive saloon.
The big secretò€™s out!...
The big secretò€™s out! Auto Expressò€™s top spy photographers have caught Peugeotò€™s new people carrier on the prowl ò€“ and the lion-badged model is preparing to claw its way to the top of the compact-MPV market.
The Boxster has got...
The Boxster has got a fight on its hands! Ahead of its debut in Detroit this week, these are the first official images of VWò€™s baby sports car designed to offer a cut-price alternative to Porscheò€™s finest - and a more upmarket option to the MX-5.
The car is packed with...
The car is packed with hi-tech equipment, including a choice of two satellite navigation systems, both of which boast Bluetooth compatibility
The car stands 58mm...
The car stands 58mm higher and 174mm longer than its popular predecessor and, with a longer wheelbase, too, Renault has created the largest Clio to date. Also, the doors are bigger than before; each is 45mm higher than on the current model, boosting cabin access.
The car was first unveiled...
The car was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, where it was blue and had a roof. Auto Express drove it in issue 856, and tipped it to appear in dealers soon. For the Frankfurt event, bosses decided to update the concept, give it a respray and chop the top off.
The Champ Car circus...
The Champ Car circus is rolling into Europe. For the first time since 2003, America’s single-seater series is travelling across the pond. Sadly for us Brits, it won’t be returning to Brands Hatch in Kent. Instead, the two European rounds will be at the former grand prix circuit of Zolder in Belgium on 26 Aug-ust and Assen in the neighbouring Nether-lands the following weekend.
The company is giving...
The company is giving anyone who buys a vehicle advertised in one of its regional magazines or on its website a 30-day warranty, at no cost.
The Cooper S Works GP...
The Cooper S Works GP will go on sale here in July next year, priced around í‚á£22,000. And it could turn into a mad dash for the nippy little mover, as only 2,000 will be built, with a mere 400 destined for the UK. Each car will have its build number painted on the roof.
The Evo X will be unveiled...
The Evo X will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and is set to arrive at dealers in the UK by March of next year