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09 September 2009Reitzle to chair Continental's supervisory board The chief executive of Linde and one of Germany's best-known managers has been chosen as chairman of Continental's supervisory board
read moreBuying a classic BMW 3series cabriolet Arguably a classic the popular BMW 3series cabriolet E30 derivative is worth more than a look.
read moreGoodwood revival : Supercars and classics raise money for cancer charity Mystery tour at Goodwood House will benefit Head and Neck Cancer Research Trust at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
read moreBAIC's Saab involvement raises few eyebrows Sweden's centre-right government has shrugged off Chinese interest in car brands following its refusal to provide financing needed to close the purchase of Saab from GM
read moreAutocar round-up: 09/9/2009 The day's news, video, first drive and blogs.
read moreMercedes SLS: full picture gallery These are the first official pictures of the Mercedes SLS supercar - and you can also read our first drive review of the car.
read moreAuto Trader saves scrapped classic
A 51-year-old Morris Minor has been granted a last-minute reprieve from the crusher’s jaws thanks to Auto Trader and Hyundai.
 read moreDemand for used cars soars
Searches for used cars on Auto Trader are up by as much as 77 per cent, with more searches for premium car makers, despite a fall in prices.
read moreChina's BAIC buys in to Saab Beijing Automotive Industry Company (BAIC) has signed a deal to take a stake in Koenigsegg Group AB.
read moreNew McLaren MP4-12C supercar revealed
McLaren has unveiled its first road-going supercar since the legendary McLaren F1: this is the 600bhp McLaren MP4-12C. Full details and pics inside.
 read moreCar industry 'crucial to UK' Science and innovation minister Lord Drayson claims a successful car industry is essential for the economic prosperity of the UK.
read moreFisker Karma cleaner than Prius The Fisker Karma hybrid will emit a Toyota Prius-beating 83g/km of CO2 despite its near-supercar performance, the company has announced.
read moreMore Lexus hatch pictures leak More pictures of the Lexus LF-Ch concept car have leaked on to the internet, showing new angles of its exterior and interior.
read more'UK will lead world on electric cars" The government has launched a new Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) which is designed to accelerate the take-up of electrically powered vehicles.
read moreAssault and battery Vauxhall’s new Astra joins the fight against crims
read moreDon’t look now: Ferrari Enzo smashes into wall
Are you sitting comfortably for this? A bright yellow Ferrari Enzo has been totalled in Japan marking the latest supercar tragedy.
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read moreLexus goes rallying Fuzzy IS350 looks like a tennis ball. Yes, we are serious
read moreFollow us at Frankfurt The Frankfurt motor show kicks off next week, and autocar.
read moreNew owners to expand Saab in China Sweden's Koenigsegg, which is buying Saab from GM, said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing Automotive to "explore growth opportunities" in China for the Swedish car brand
read moreGM needs £3.7bn to keep Opel General Motors would need to find $6.
read moreRevenge of the 2CV? Citroen shows us a cheeky teaser of its Frankfurt-bound small car concept. Do you like the looks?
read moreAlfa Mito Cloverleaf launched Alfa Romeo will launch its Mito Cloverleaf at the Frankfurt motor show next week.
read moreGeely: 'We want to buy Volvo' China's Geely Automotive has confirmed it wants to make a bid for Volvo.
read moreNew McLaren: it’s alive! We’ve got all the details on the astonishing McLaren F1 successor, the MP4-12C…
read moreHow to avoid being clamped and fined
With more 'rogue' clampers charging motorists over the odds, we asked the British Parking Association for their top tips to avoiding a fine.
read moreModified Subaru Impreza WRX STI – with 601bhp
We took a hot ride in Ken Block's super Scooby last week - and this is the full lowdown on the fire-spitting exhaust-popping rally racer.
 read moreMercedes SLS supercar pictured Pictures of the full production Mercedes’ SLS supercar have leaked on to the internet ahead of its official launch at the Frankfurt motor show.
read moreMan United star’s Lamborghini Murcielago for sale
A Lamborghini Murcielago previously owned by former Manchester United hero Dwight Yorke is for sale on Auto Trader.
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Brabus builds worlds most powerful saloon - Auto Trader UK - News and Reviews Hub
German tuner Brabus claims it has built the world's most powerful 'office on wheels' - a 740bhp modified Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
How to get a private plate for less - Auto Trader UK - Features - News and Reviews Hub
There are thousands of personalised plates on the market but how easy is it to buy one? We explain how to get your own private number plate.
New-look Volvo C30 Sportscoupe - Auto Trader UK - News and Reviews Hub
Volvo has revealed pictures of its face-lifted C30 Sportscoupe which adopts the looks of its larger siblings, the C70 and S60 Concept.
Massa: Button is cracking under pressure - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Felipe Massa reckons that Jenson Button's recent downturn is the consequence of the Brawn driver suffering under the pressure of chasing the World Championship. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Webber calls for Red Bull focus - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Mark Webber has implored his Red Bull team to focus on what they can control - their performance - rather than that of their opposition as the title race heats up. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Alonso eyes a change in fortune - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Fernando Alonso is confident he will be able to put in an improved showing in Monza this weekend. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Moss advises Rossi against F1 stint - Auto Trader F
read moreUK gets £11m recharging network An £11 million plan to enable more widespread use of electric vehicles across the UK has been announced by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
read moreWho is McLaren's MD Antony Sheriff? Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive’s managing director, says the phrase “It’s all just common sense” rather a lot.
read moreMcLaren MP4-12C revealed This is the MP4-12C mid-engined supercar, which will go on sale sometime in 2011.
read moreChina auto sales increase 90% Chinese car sales rose 90 per cent year on year in August amid signs that tax cuts and subsidies from Beijing have engineered a broad-based recovery in consumer...
read moreRetail investors pick up hefty chunk of Fiat's latest issue Retail investors put in the top three orders for Fiat's latest bond deal - a further sign of the ongoing strength of their interest that is helping push corporate...
read moreFerrari car sales fall by 8% The number of Ferrari cars sold in the first half of this year fell by 8 per cent, the Italian luxury carmaker said yesterday, in an indication that even super-luxury...
read moreChinese car sales jump 90% Chinese car sales surged 90 per cent year on year in August amid signs that tax cuts and subsidies from Beijing have engineered a broad-based recovery in consumer...
read moreSales of Ferraris suffer 8% fall The number of Ferrari cars sold in the first half of this year fell by 8 per cent, the Italian luxury carmaker said yesterday, in an indication that even super-luxury...
read moreGeely in driving seat to secure Volvo deal China's Geely Automobile said yesterday that it was involved in a bid for Volvo, making it the only confirmed potential buyer of Ford Motor's Swedish car brand. The...
read moreSales of Ferraris suffer 8% drop The number of Ferrari cars sold in the first half of this year fell 8 per cent, the Italian luxury carmaker said yesterdayas super-luxury products feel the effects of...
read more'Ferrari' Abarth 500 revealed This is the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari - a limited-edition Fiat 500.
read more576bhp Mercedes E63 AMG German tuner has launched its own version of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, the E-CK63 RS.
read moreFiat Qubo Trekking unveiled This is the Fiat Qubo Trekking, a vehicle Fiat describes as being for "nature lovers and outdoor sports and leisure enthusiasts".
read moreFiat Sedici engine range updated The facelifted Fiat Sedici will get two cleaner, more powerful engines which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show next week.
read moreAmpera could cost £24,500 The Vauxhall Ampera could cost from £24,500 when it goes on sale in the UK in the first quarter of 2012.
read moreSaab 9-5 to get baby hybrid Saab is planning to introduce a hybrid assist system on its new 9-5, using a small petrol engine backed up by an electric motor in a bid to cut fuel consumption and emissions.
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