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R we there yet?
VW creates new special projects division for its high-performance models. Seven-seat Touran R, anyone?

First drive: new Volkswagen Touareg
On the road in VW's new Touareg SUV.

Daimler/Renault
Increased co-operation between the German and French carmakers makes sense but a cross-shareholding much less so

Gin’ fizz
Tiny British sports car makers plot world domination. Oh dear

Cut the cost of motoring as petrol hits record high
Petrol prices are due to hit a record high of 120p a litre despite the oil price being at half 2008 levels

Driven: Peugeot RCZ
TT-rivalling Sports Coupe is a Peugeot you'd actually want to own

Video: Moss thanks fans
Stirling Moss thanks well-wishers for their messages as he recovers from recent lift fall

Five goes long
BMW reveals new 5-Series Touring. It's got a big boot

Racer unhurt in huge crash - pics
Sportscar racer Jon Field escaped unscathed from a huge accident at Sebring on Monday.

Nissan Murano gets diesel option
The Nissan Murano will be available with a diesel engine option from September.

Peugeot launches new sub-brand
Peugeot’s new RCZ is the first model to be launched under the firm’s new hors-série sub brand, a title which will be given to two other models within the next two years.

Bugatti 16 C Galibier - latest pics
Bugatti has released new pictures of its 16 C Galibier, a concept that heralds the introduction of a new high performance saloon due to go on sale in 2013, commanding a price tag of around £900,000.

Watch the McLaren launch live
McLaren Automotive will announce its future plans at 10.

Daimler and Renault in talks on taking cross-shareholdings
Daimler and Renault are discussing acquiring mutual equity stakes as part of a possible alliance that would go beyond their current talks on small cars, two people...

Small is beautiful as carmaker seeks partnership
Just before Christmas, Renault conceded it was talking with Daimler about possible collaboration and joint ventures in small and electric cars. It also quickly added...

Daimler and Renault in equity talks
By John Reed in London andDaniel Schäfer in Frankfurt Daimler and Renault are in discussions to acquire mutual equity stakes as part of a possible alliance that...

Small is beautiful as carmaker seeks partnership
Just before Christmas, Renault conceded it was talking with Daimler over possible collaboration and joint ventures in small and electric cars. It also quickly added...

Ford overhaul has brought a fresh focus
Alan Mulally, Ford Motor chief executive, expects to pick up more market share in the US as the carmaker focuses on quality and freshening up its product range while...

Scrappage funds running out
Car buyers hoping to take advantage of the government's £2000 scrappage incentive could miss out - even though the scheme is scheduled to run until the end of March.

Electric car challenge launched
An electric car charging company has set up a 1000km driving challenge from Ellon, Aberdeenshire to Ventnor, in the Isle of Wight.

Citroen DS4 spied
These are the latest spy pics of the new Citroen DS4 in winter testing.

Drink-drive limit may be lowered
Drivers could be prosecuted if they drink more than one pint of beer under new proposals being considered by the government.

Jaguar Land Rover sales leap
Jaguar Land Rover's worldwide sales have leapt year on year, helping contribute to a 59 per cent rise in sales among all Tata Motors sales in February 2010.

F1 bosses: 'Bahrain was boring'
Formula One team bosses have called for immediate rule changes to liven up the sport, after a lacklustre first race at Bahrain.

Toyota Prius production cut
Production of the Toyota Prius is being cut ten per cent due to falling worldwide demand, according to reports.

Hotter Lexus LFA 'revealed'
The first pictures and details of a hardcore version of the Lexus LFA have leaked out in Japan.

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