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New DBS leads Aston revamp
A new 550bhp Aston Martin DBS replacement will spearhead the most significant revamp of ?the company’s model range since the relaunch of the ?iconic...

Toddler falls to his death 'under grandmother's moving car'
A two-year-old boy has died after apparently unclipping his own seatbelt and falling out of his grandmother's moving car.

F1 diary: Spanish grand prix
Our Formula One diarist reports from the Circuit de Catalunya, where Williams driver Pastor Maldonado had an eventful weekend.

Williams takes surprise F1 victory
Williams secured its first F1 victory for seven-and-a-half seasons when Pastor Maldonado stormed to a shock win in the Spanish Grand Prix.

New look for autocar.co.uk
Emphasis on delivering world leading car reviews, news, photography, video and opinion, as well as a dedicated forum for car-related chat.

Video: Nissan 370Z review
The Nissan 370Z comes with stunning looks and awesome V6 powerplant making it one of the best sports coupes available. read more

Fastest ever MINI Hatch announced
The new MINI John Cooper Works GP will be the fastest ever factory-built MINI Hatch when it goes on sale in limited numbers this summer.

This is the new BMW M135i hatchback
Three-door version of the new 1-Series debuts with range-topping 320bhp version

First drive: the new Mercedes G63 AMG
AMG’s new 5.5-litre V8 in a G-Class must be a recipe for success, right? Right? Paul Horrell reports

Rolls-Royce Phantom in pictures
Images of the revised Rolls-Royce Phantom Saloon, Coupé and Drophead.

End this Tory backbench fairground freak show
I saw Shakespeare’s Richard II at the Donmar Theatre recently. It was a great production and well received by the critics. The play is about kingship, high politics and revenge. It’s all very Shakespearean in its grandeur.

End this Tory backbench fairground freak show
I saw Shakespeare’s Richard II at the Donmar Theatre recently. It was a great production and well received by the critics. The play is about kingship, high politics and revenge. It’s all very Shakespearean in its grandeur.

Do we have the will to give our poorest children a leg up?
Six years ago I spent several days trying to persuade a bright, shy 17-year-old from north London that she really shouldn’t drop out of school. Shelley, as we might call her, had a grim home life. She lived with her mother, a chaotic, uneducated alcoholic. The house was frequently raided by police. Shelley had many younger siblings whom she had to feed and look after when her mother was off her head.

Do we have the will to give our poorest children a leg up?
Six years ago I spent several days trying to persuade a bright, shy 17-year-old from north London that she really shouldn’t drop out of school. Shelley, as we might call her, had a grim home life. She lived with her mother, a chaotic, uneducated alcoholic. The house was frequently raided by police. Shelley had many younger siblings whom she had to feed and look after when her mother was off her head.

We urgently need a new airports strategy
Today's comments on Heathrow from Colin Matthews, chief executive of airport owner BAA, will add to the pressure on ministers to come up with a new airports strategy. He warns that Heathrow may in 15 years be a “branch line” while the limited number of routes it serves is at odds with the Government’s ambition for UK expansion into new markets, including China.

We urgently need a new airports strategy
Today's comments on Heathrow from Colin Matthews, chief executive of airport owner BAA, will add to the pressure on ministers to come up with a new airports strategy. He warns that Heathrow may in 15 years be a “branch line” while the limited number of routes it serves is at odds with the Government’s ambition for UK expansion into new markets, including China.

Parenting lessons are just a perk for the middle class
There comes a time in every government’s life when it reaches for an eye-catching initiative. For John Major’s faltering administration, it was the Cones Hotline. For this one, it may turn out to be CAN Parent — a pilot scheme whereby parents of under-fives can pick up vouchers for £100 worth of free parenting lessons from Boots.

Parenting lessons are just a perk for the middle class
There comes a time in every government’s life when it reaches for an eye-catching initiative. For John Major’s faltering administration, it was the Cones Hotline. For this one, it may turn out to be CAN Parent — a pilot scheme whereby parents of under-fives can pick up vouchers for £100 worth of free parenting lessons from Boots.

Rolls-Royce Phantom II review
The updated Rolls-Royce Phantom is such a fine machine that you can forgive it some minor flaws.

Renault Clio Renaultsport
The Renault Clio Renaultsport is a fine car, even if competence replaces the usual impishness of a hot Clio

Hot BMW M135i: full details and pics
BMW is planning hot hatch supremacy with its racy 316bhp M135i

Hot BMW M135i: full details and pics
BMW is planning hot hatch supremacy with its racy 316bhp M135i.

Tribute to Carroll Shelby
Goodwood's Lord March pays tribute to the racing legend.

Aston’s going to the Nurburgring
AM’s competing in this year’s N24 race. Aren’t the cars pretty?

Meet the new BMW 3 Series Touring
First came the saloon, and it was good: now meet its sensible, grown-up sibling

Three-door BMW 1-series uncovered
The M135i ushers in the second generation of BMW’s three-door 1-series, which will initially be sold with the choice of four petrol and three diesel engines.

Three-door BMW 1-series uncovered
The M135i ushers in the second generation of BMW’s three-door 1-series

Last ever Saabs on sale
The last remaining right-hand-drive Saab 9-3 Convertibles have arrived in the UK and are on sale now. read more

Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe
Effortless performance with a fittingly deep baritone growl that fully befits its muscle car brief

The Autocar road test
The M135i ushers in the second generation of BMW’s three-door 1-series

New BMW 3-series Touring revealed
BMW has revealed its fifth-generation 3-series Touring — Munich’s rival to the A4 Avant

All-new BMW 3-series Touring revealed
BMW has revealed its fifth-generation 3-series Touring — Munich’s rival to the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes-Benz C-class estate.

PH Carpool: Renaultsport Megane R26.R
Two-seats, a roll cage and full harnesses. Pretty hardcore for an only car...

Mini John Cooper Works GP returns
Hardcore limited-edition Mini makes a comeback - and this time it's the fastest Mini ever

Driven: Mercedes G63 AMG
As quantifiably bad as it is extremely cool, the 'new' twin-turbo G63 proves life really isn't fair, but Harris loves it all the same

Lotus Evora GT4 evolves into GTC
More power, less weight for Lotus's latest racer

BMW 3 Series Touring revealed
BMW adds practicality to F30 3 Series with new wagon version

Time for tea? Another retro Skyline 'moment'
Another example of why we need to be aware the Skyline story started long before Gran Turismo and twin-turbo madness

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