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08 July 2008BMW and Fiat consider link to beat slowdown
Fiat and BMW are considering a wide-ranging co-operation that could see the two European carmakers build common platforms, share engines and help the Italian marque Alfa Romeo into the US
read moreBMW and Fiat consider link to beat slowdown
Fiat and BMW are considering a wide-ranging co-operation that could see the two European carmakers build common platforms, share engines and help the Italian marque Alfa Romeo into the US
read moreBMW and Fiat confirm technical alliance
Fiat and BMW have announced that they plan to work together to develop and build new cars, components and engines it has been revealed.
read moreBMW and Fiat confirm alliance
Fiat and BMW will develop and build new cars, components and engines, the companies have announced.
read moreNissan GT-R and Lewis Hamilton at Goodwood
The Goodwood Festival of Speed has drawn another packed roster of incredible supercars and racing cars for 2008. The first UK appearance of the Nissan GT-R is among the star attractions and Lewis Hamilton will get up close to the public after his British Grand Prix win. Trackside's Keith Collantine has all the highlights. Read the full story now.
read moreChevrolet Volt brought forwards?
Reports from America say that GM is bringing forwards production of its electric Chevrolet Volt in an effort to shore-up sliding sales.
read moreChevrolet Volt brought forwards?
Reports from America say that GM is bringing forwards production of its electric Chevrolet Volt in an effort to shore-up sliding sales.
read morePortugal invests in electric cars
Portugal is set to unveil details of a partnership with Renault and Nissan to create a national network for zero-emission electric cars produced by the Franco-Japanese alliance.
read morePortugal invests in electric cars
Portugal is set to unveil details of a partnership with Renault and Nissan to create a national network for zero-emission electric cars produced by the Franco-Japanese alliance.
read moreBMW tones down its next 7
Less controversial look for luxury saloon.
read moreCitroen's radical C3 Picasso
Citroen will launch its smallest and most radical MPV yet, the C3 Picasso, at next September’s Paris Show.
read moreCitroen's radical C3 Picasso
Citroen will launch its smallest and most radical MPV yet, the C3 Picasso, at next September’s Paris Show.
read moreHonda Eco roadster for London
This is an artist’s impression of Honda’s star concept for the British Motor Show later this month.
read moreHonda Eco roadster for London
This is an artist’s impression of Honda’s star concept for the British Motor Show later this month.
read moreInsignia duo coming soon
Vauxhall to premiere pair of Insignia's at British Motor Show.
read moreRadical Citroen C3 Picasso mini MPV revealed
by Vijay Pattni This is the new Citroen C3 Picasso - the French carmaker's all-new five-seat mini MPV. The new Citroen C3 Picasso will make its debut at the 2008 Paris motor show in October, and will launch in the UK mid-2009. Read the full story now.
read moreMoney-saving tip: How to cut your road tax
With new changes to road tax taking place next year, the most polluting cars will be hit hard by heavy price increases. We show you how to save money on your car tax. Read the full story now.
read more'Simply spectacular' Top Gear Jaguar XKR for sale
A top-spec Jaguar XKR used by Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson for the hit BBC show is for sale on Auto Trader. Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the 420bhp Jaguar XKR for an episode screened in January 2007 where he described the £73,000 car as 'quite simply spectacular'. Read the full story now.
read moreGold-lined Porsche 911
by Andy Goodwin These incredible pictures show a Porsche 911 Turbo with the ultimate 'bling' accessory - covering the entire bodywork with 18kg of gold. Such an unbelievable smattering of precious metal has added around £270,000 to the price of the 189mph drop-top supercar. Read the full story now.
read moreOfficial photos: World's hottest Fiat 500 Abarth
by Vijay Pattni This is the new Fiat 500 Abarth 'Opening Edition' - the range-topping version of Fiat's iconic new city car. Earlier this year we reported on the hot 135bhp Fiat 500 Abarth which made its world debut at the 2008 Geneva motor show. Read the full story now.
read moreWorld exclusive photos: Cosworth Range Rover
by Adrian Hearn These are the world's first official photos of the Cosworth-tuned Range Rover Sport built by A Kahn Design. The Kahn Cosworth Sport 300 is fitted with the Range Rover Sport's 3.6-litre TDV8 diesel engine, which Cosworth has tuned from 268bhp to 300bhp. Read the full story now.
read moreLexus RX
New Lexus SUV gains extra seats but retains familiar look.
read moreNew Focus RS meets Escort Cosworth
We bring Ford’s hottest hatch face-to-face with legendary forebear.
read moreRange Rovers’ extra spec appeal
Autobiography gets host of upgrades, while Overfinch’s new SuperSport II comes with V6 or V8 diesel.
read moreSizzling 500 Abarth hits the road
Italian pocket rocket is ready for action and has its sights set on MINI Cooper with £14k price.
read moreLotus responds to name rumour
Lotus has responded to speculation about the name of its new mid-engined two-plus-two by reiterating that it will officially announce the new car’s title when it unveils the car at the London Motor Show.
read moreLotus responds to name rumour
Lotus has responded to speculation about the name of its new mid-engined two-plus-two by reiterating that it will officially announce the new car’s title when it unveils the car at the London Motor Show.
read moreOfficial details: Fiat 500 Abarth
These are the first official images of the Fiat Abarth 500, the hottest version of the smash-hit city car.
read moreLeaked: Fiat 500 Abarth pics
The first official images of the Fiat Abarth 500 have leaked onto the Internet.
read moreRenaultsport Twingo 133
Renault's hot Twingo will start at £11,500 and go on sale in September.
read moreBoris scraps £25 charge
London mayor Boris Johnson has cancelled plans for a £25 congestion charge on so-called ‘gas guzzlers’ in the capital.
read moreBoris scraps £25 charge
London mayor Boris Johnson has cancelled plans for a £25 congestion charge on so-called ‘gas guzzlers’ in the capital.
read moreVauxhall Insignia fastback
Vauxhall Insignia hatchback caught testing at the 'ring.
read morePorsche Boxster
Forthcoming Boxster takes to the road for testing.
read moreUS carmaker cutbacks hit parts sector
A spate of bankruptcies, plant closures and lay-offs has hit the North American motor parts industry, underlining the ripple effect of recently announced cutbacks by...
read moreAmerican parts suppliers feel the pain of struggling carmakers
Bankruptcies, plant closures and job losses have hit the North American motor parts industry, underlining the ripple effect of recently announced cutbacks by their...
read moreFiat tells unions of plant stoppages in Italy
Fiat told the unions yesterday that it would shut four out of its five Italian plants for one week a month from September to November because of falling car sales. A...
read moreGM kicks off solar power initiative in Spain
General Motorsis to build the world's largest rooftop solar power station at its largest European factory, and is considering similar projects for its other 19 plants...
read moreTech sector bolsters gains amid fresh Yahoo speculation
US stocks climbed modestly on Monday morning as lower oil prices and some takeover news greeted investors returning from the three-day weekend break. Crude oil prices...
read moreGM kicks off solar power initiative in Spain
General Motorsis to build the world's largest rooftop solar power station at its largest European factory, and is considering similar projects for its other 19 plants...
read moreWraps come off the Citroen C3 Picasso
Following in the footsteps of the stylish C4 Picasso MPV, Citroen will launch the next model down in the range, the C3 Picasso, in the UK next summer.
read moreFiat tells unions of plant stoppages in Italy
Falling sales of cars lead carmaker to shut four out of five Italian plants for one week a month from September to November
read moreFiat tells unions of plant stoppages in Italy
Falling sales of cars lead carmaker to shut four out of five Italian plants for one week a month from September to November
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