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Geneva 2012: Lambo Aventador J
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Geneva motor show 2012: Audi A3
Audi is attempting to redefine the premium hatchback segment with the all-new Audi A3, which has been revealed in three-door guise at the Geneva motor show.

Geneva motor show 2012: Bentley's SUV Concept
Bentley has revealed its take on a four-wheel drive, luxury SUV ahead of the Geneva motor show.

Geneva motor show 2012: Bentley's SUV concept
Ahead of the Geneva motor show Bentley has revealed its take on a luxury SUV, the EXP 9F.

Geneva 2012: Bentley EXP 9 F concept
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Toyota bullish on 2012 Europe sales
Japanese carmaker says it is on track to regain the level of 1m sales – which it last exceeded in 2008 – within two to three years

Evening Standard Comment: Russian democracy and Putin’s victory
The Russian presidential elections have produced the expected victory for Vladimir Putin, who has, it seems, secured nearly 64 per cent of the vote on a turnout of 63 per cent. Already the protests are beginning, not least from the runner-up, communist Gennady Zyuganov, who trailed Mr Putin with just 17 per cent. The candidate billed as the middle-class favourite, the billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, attracted just seven per cent.

If UK growth is to increase, Heathrow must expand
You learn a lot on tours such as I have just had - Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Thames Valley. This tour, sponsored by BAA, put me in touch with local business communities in widely different regions, and gave me a chance to listen as well as talk about the coming Government consultation on aviation policy.

Geneva motor show: Ford Fiesta ST
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Geneva motor show 2012: Ford Kuga
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Watch: the Audi R18 Quattro trailer
If this retro motorsport video doesn’t make your root fizz, you’re probably dead

Cardinal is in a real twist over gay marriage
In that fine film Withnail and I, a character called Danny tells the story of a drug dealer called the Coal Man — “a very low-temperature spade” — who showed up for a court appearance wearing a kaftan, before “this judge sitting there in a cape like f***ing Batman with this really rather far-out looking hat”.

Geneva 2012: Kia Cee'd
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New car incentives fall as petrol price rises
US dealers are adapting to growing demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles

Geneva show: Mercedes A-class
These are the first official images of the all-new Mercedes A-class, leaked ahead of the model's debut at tomorrow's Geneva motor show.

Ampera wins 2012 Euro car of the year
Vauxhall's electric hatchback takes coveted crown on eve of Geneva motor show

Geneva motor show: full preview
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Cameron's guru has lost patience with the status quo
He hasn’t stormed off, he wasn’t pushed out and he will be coming back. The imminent departure of Steve Hilton, the Prime Minister’s chief strategist and longstanding friend, for a year’s sabbatical at Stanford University has been widely and wrongly interpreted as the sudden end of his Downing Street career. It isn’t. But what Hilton’s temporary absence highlights is the difficulty British governments have in bringing about the changes they intend.

Geneva motor show 2012: Vauxhall Ampera wins Car of the Year
Vauxhall's Ampera extended-range electric car has been crowned Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva motor show.

Egypt car industry banks on uplift
Pent-up demand and post-revolution political and tax changes should bring recovery in the sector after last year's plunge in sales

Ampera voted European Car of the Year
The Vauxhall Ampera, and sister car, the Chevrolet Volt have been voted European Car of the Year.

Alonso and Massa try the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Ferrari's Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have some fun on the track with the new F12 Berlinetta.

TopGear.com’s guide to Geneva 2012
Your complete guide to this year’s Swiss motorama, featuring many, many new cars

Mini Roadster review
Two seats, unlimited headroom and bumper car looks, but is the Mini Roadster really a sports car?

How to read eco labels for tyres
New tyre labelling rules are coming in from November, but the industry has reservations.

Geneva 2012: Hyundai Veloster Turbo
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Geneva 2012: VW Cross Coupe concept
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Geneva Motor Show 2012: PistonHeads live blog
Live blogging and all the links in one place to PH's coverage from Geneva

PH Blog: Vauxhall - new versus old
Why old cars win every time, unless they're Australian

PH Carpool: Renault Avantime
It's 10 years since the quirky crossover went on sale in the UK, so we thought we'd celebrate with an oddball Carpool

Driven: Audi RS3 Sportback
Surprisingly engaging hot A3 makes a play for 'posh Impreza' alternative

Geneva 2012: Infiniti Emerg-E
Infiniti's first-ever range-extender and first-ever mid-engined car. But is it more than just a concept?

Geneva 2012: Lamborghini Aventador J
We like our Lambos mad and the roofless, screenless Aventador J is exactly that

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