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03 August 2007Cerberus completes Chrysler purchase
Cerberus Capital Management closed its $7.4bn acquisition of Chrysler after reaching an agreement with DaimlerChrysler to jointly take on $2bn in debt to help finance the deal amid the turmoil in the credit markets
read moreCitroen C6
The Double Chevron's big barge flies in the face of rationality, especially with the smaller engine
read more35% of motorists can't read a map
• 35% can't read map• Only 1% can pass Scout map test• Sat-nav to blame?
read moreNew Mazda 6 revealed
• New 6 revealed• Shares new Mondeo parts• On show at Frankfurt
read moreDriven: the cleanest SUV in history
You’d think Sports Utility Vehicles were solely responsible for bringing about the end of all things, judging by the animosity they inspire from many environmentalists.
read moreDriven: the cleanest SUV in history
You’d think Sports Utility Vehicles were solely responsible for bringing about the end of all things, judging by the animosity they inspire from many environmentalists.
read moreTwo England stars' BMW X5s for sale
by Adrian Hearn Two BMW X5s owned by England internationals Jermaine Jenas and Wes Brown are for sale on Auto Trader.
Jenas was the first owner of this rapid 2002 BMW X5 4.6iS, which uses a 4.6-litre V8. The monster engine produces 347bhp and 354lb/ft of pulling power, meaning 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 149mph. Rolling on 22-inch alloys, Jenas' X5 (as pictured) has full-leather seats and TVs in the head rests.
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read moreYou say: we love the Peugeot 308 RC Z
• 90% love new 308 RC Z• Car likely to be built• Reliability worries, though
read moreHow to buy a new car
Buying a new car is easy. But it could be the second biggest investment you ever make, so it pays to do everything you can to get the best possible deal.
We bring you the essential guide to buying a new motor. Why buy new? There are loads of advantages to buying a new car over a used one. You have the choice of any car you want with exactly the specification you want. And you can?t beat that new car smell.
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read moreMid-engined lunacy: Renault Clio V6
Take a Renault Clio shell, shoehorn a 3-litre engine where the back seats used to be, and hey presto. It's a Clio RenaultSport V6!
Stuart Milne reckons it's a car which simply shouldn't work - but it does; in a lardy, spine tingling kind of way.
With each tiny decision costing car makers unthinkable amounts of cash, it's rare to find a truly crazy car these days. Sure, Mitsubishi managed to redefine what's possible with the faintly ludicrous Lancer Evo FQ-360 I test drove recently. But despite its staggeringly quick 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds, it's still a four wheel drive saloon car; and they're ten a penny. Read the full feature now
read moreThe Bugatti Veyron beaters
The £830,000 Bugatti Veyron is the world's fastest car, capable of 253mph.
Each week we?re bombarded with news of another 'Veyron-bashing' automotive beast. But who are the real contenders for the fastest car crown? Adrian Hearn looks at the new breed of hypercars.
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read morePhantom Drophead now available
The Phantom Drophead Coupe is now officially on sale in the UK, and dealer Tom Hartley has got the first car for anyone not on the waiting list.
read morePhantom Drophead now available
The Phantom Drophead Coupe is now officially on sale in the UK, and dealer Tom Hartley has got the first car for anyone not on the waiting list.
read moreLocal Transport Bill draws criticism
• RAC Foundation criticises plan• Plan gives councils power• Plan not yet law
read moreNissan concept car detects drink-drivers
• Car measures alcohol in palms• Also measures drowsiness• Senses lane drift
read moreOur survey says: Ford should fix Jaguar
The votes are in.
read moreOur survey says: Ford should fix Jaguar
The votes are in.
read moreBentley builds its first 200mph supercar
Bentley has announced its Continental GT Speed, making it the latest car maker to join the 200mph club. The hot version of the current Continental GT is capable of a blistering 202mph and can accelerate to 60mph from standing in 4.3 seconds.Bentley has boosted power from 552bhp to an eye-watering 600bhp but it claims emissions and fuel consumption have been reduced by 3.5 per cent.Click here for the full story
read moreRiotous Range Rover Sport revealed
The 4x4 world has been set alight with three high-octane off-roaders revealed in the last week. In recent days we?ve published details of a rabid Porsche Cayenne, a 480bhp Arden Range Rover Sport and now Hamann have joined the battle.The Hamann Range Rover Sport Conqueror has had power boosted from 385bhp to 475bhp and pulling power upped by 10 per cent to 449lb/ft.The German tuners haven?t revealed performance figures, but we?d expect the Conqueror to accelerate from 0-60mph in seven seconds and have a top speed of around 170mph.Click here for the full story and more pics
read moreMid-engined lunacy: Renault Clio V6
Take a Renault Clio shell, shoehorn a 3-litre engine where the back seats used to be, and hey presto. It?s a Clio RenaultSport V6! Stuart Milne reckons it?s a car which simply shouldn't work ? but it does; in a lardy, spine tingling kind of way.With each tiny decision costing car makers unthinkable amounts of cash, it's rare to find a truly crazy car these days.Sure, Mitsubishi managed to redefine what's possible with the faintly ludicrous Lancer Evo FQ-360 I test drove recently.But despite its staggeringly quick 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds, its still a four wheel drive saloon car; and they're ten a penny.So when a lunatic at Renault decided replacing the rear seats in a Clio with a three litre V6 engine, I simply couldn't believe it wasn't April Fools Day.And to be honest, I still can't ? even after driving one.Click here for the rest of the article
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