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5,000 mile update - Swift Sport goes camping
We've been to Cornwall in our Swift Sport for a wet and windy British camping holiday and loved its handling and cool image more than ever. read more

Style your own Stang
Horse around on Ford’s most excellent Mustang configurator

Bertone sale to Fiat confirmed
Coachbuilder Bertone's sale to Fiat has been approved by Italian Industry Minister Claudio Scajola.

BMW coupe concept spied
This is expected to be the eco BMW concept that will make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month.

Clarkson versus the world
Life would be less interesting without Jeremy Clarkson. He's lamped Piers Morgan, called Gordon Brown a one-eyed Scottish idiot and offended a number of nations. read more

Another Brilliance for Europe
Chinese manufacturer Brilliance is planning to bring its BS4 mid-sized estate to Europe.

And they also make cars...
So just what do car brands get up to when they aren’t building cars? We look at the stuff car makers do when they’re not busy building cars.

UK scrappage sales figures
SMMT figures released today show that 84,361 vehicles have been registered under the scrappage scheme since its introduction in May.

Boris: 'I'll only buy electric cars'
London Mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to never buy another car powered by an internal combustion engine.

Boris: 'I'll only buy electric cars'
London Mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to never buy another car powered by an internal combustion engine.

Tuned 625bhp X5 outguns Ferrari
This is the monster G-Power X5 Typhoon RS - a car with more power than a Ferrari F430 and a 0-62mph quicker than a V8-powered BMW M3. Like it? read more

Mind the cap
E-Class Estate is caught with its fuel cap flapping in the wind in Merc’s new ad

New car sales on the rise
The motor industry received a much-needed boost today when new car sale rose for the first time in 15 months. We reveal July's top ten cars.

UK Civic Type Rs for Japan
British-built Honda Civic Type Rs are to be exported to Japan from next year.

Toyota Avensis range updated
The Toyota Avensis range has been updated, with buyers having the option of two new engines, revised trim choices and new safety kit.

Is it a bird? Is it an iron?
No, it’s the new big saloon from Infiniti. But you’d guessed that already…

SsangYong siege is over
SsangYong union leaders have agreed to talks with the ailing manufacturer’s management in a bid to resolve their ongoing dispute.

Light artillery
American firm strips out Aston Vantage to do battle with lightweight Ferraris and Gallardos

Scrappage fraud in Germany
Germany’s federal crime office, the BKA, has launched a fraud investigation into claims that thousands of vehicles traded in under the country’s scrappage incentive scheme have been smuggled abroad rather than scrapped.

Car scrappage scheme: top ten best sellers
Overall 84361 cars have been sold under the scrappage scheme. Here are the ten car manufacturers that have benefited the most.

Lamborghini hybrid on sale 2015
Lamborghini will have a hybrid model on sale by 2015, according to company boss Stephan Winkelmann.

Magna deal to buy Opel imminent
Magna is looking increasingly likely to be the new owner of Opel/Vauxhall after German politicians said General Motors was moving closer to the deal.

UK car sales rise
Car sales have risen in Britain for the first time since April last year, with the scrappage scheme credited with providing the boost.

Schuey faces fitness questions
Michael Schumacher's return to Formula One in Valencia later this month could be scuppered by fitness problems, according to his official spokeswoman.

'Toyobaru' sports car confirmed
Toyota has confirmed its plans to build a “fun-to-drive” rear-wheel-drive sports car in a joint venture with Subaru.

Car sales rise for first time in over a year
New car sales in the UK rose for the first time for 15 months as the benefits of the government's car scrappage scheme began to feed through to dealerships

Full details: VW Golf Mk6
This is the new, sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf.

Full details: VW Golf Mk6
This is the new, sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf.

Car sales rise for first time in 15 months after scrappage boost
New UK car sales rose in July for the first time in 15 months as the scrappage scheme boosted the market and added to recovery hopes.

One-off AMG Merc made for Abu Dhabi royalty
A special one-off Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG with more power than a Merc SL63 AMG has been built for the royal family of Abu Dhabi. read more

All new Volvo S80 - car review
Volvo hopes the S80 will finally match up to the appeal of the 5 Series, E-Class and A6, and says it’s a genuine alternative for those looking for something a bit different. read more

More choice for Avensis buyers
Toyota has revised its Avensis with a new range of fuel-efficient engines, prices and option packs across its saloon and tourer models.

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New Porsche 911 Turbo revealed
This is the new Porsche 911 Turbo, which is faster, lighter, more powerful and sharper than ever.

Car task force adapts to tackle new role
The Obama administration's car industry task force is shrinking markedly as it moves from restructuring the Detroit-based motor industry to monitoring taxpayers'...

Abuse claim over Germany's car scrappage scheme
Criminals in Germany are buying tens of thousands of cars meant for the scrapyard and exporting them as they profit from a government subsidy intended to bolster the...

Electric van wins US green light
Barack Obama, the US president, has announced a $39m (£23m) grant that will help a small Coventry start-up to sell "green" electric vans in the huge American...

UK electric van maker wins US green light
Barack Obama announces a $39m grant that will help Modec, a small Coventry start-up, to sell 'green' vehicles in America, in a rare piece of good news for the recession-hit Midlands

Toyota eyes more stylish cars
The world's biggest carmaker plans to build more sleek, fun-to-drive cars as part a drive to reinvigorate itself through a sharper focus on customers

Ssangyong's future in doubt
The future of Ssangyong remains in doubt as the occupation of its factory in South Korea continues.

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