Motoring News
23 April 2012Volvo to expand offering in China
Swedish carmaker says it plans to launch 10 models in the next five years, some of which will be tailored to the world's largest car market
read moreGM set to reveal Opel/Vauxhall's fate
Dan Akerson, chief executive of General Motors, has said he will announce plans for the future of its European operations in summer
read moreMG reveals Icon concept
It’s inspired by MG’s classic sportsters and looks like it wants to take on the Juke…
read moreBeijing show: BAIC's V12 luxury saloon
BAIC's Beijing motor show stand was dominated by a huge (5.
read moreBeijing 2012: complete show guide
TopGear.com’s run-down of all the biggest unveils at the Chinese motor show
read moreBeijing: Nissan launches Venucia brand
The Chinese joint venture between Nissan and Dongfeng has launched a new brand, called Venucia, at the Beijing motor show.
read moreChina 'to be JLR's biggest market'
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth expects China to become the company's biggest market by the end of 2012: “Currently it is third after UK and America, but it could become the biggest market by the end of this year.
read morePrepare for the mini-SUV invasion…
Paul Horrell reports on a swathe of new cars following the surprise success of the Nissan Juke
read moreBeijing motor show: report and pics
If you want an idea of which way the balance of automotive power in the Far East is tipping, take a look at this list of car manufacturers: Ford, Ferrari, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lamborghini, Bentley, Fiat, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin.
read moreBeijing motor show: Renault Talisman
The Renault Talisman saloon has been unveiled at the Beijing motor show.
read moreNew Ferrari to get hybrid drivetrain
Successor to the Ferrari Enzo will feature electric motors...and a ruddy great 6.3-litre V12
read moreBeijing show: Aston Dragon 88 specials
Aston Martin has taken the wraps off three ‘Year of the Dragon’ special edition models at the Beijing motor show.
read moreBeijing show: Chrysler and Jeep specials
Chrysler is marking its return to the Chinese market with a Chrysler 300 Ruyi design concept, which “blends modern American design and technology with tradition-rich Chinese symbols”, according to the marque.
read moreBeijing: Ford downplays Focus RS
Ford's vice president of Asia Pacific Joe Hinrichs has downplayed suggestions that demand for the new Ford Focus ST in the region could reinvigorate plans to launch an ultimate RS model of Ford's global hatchback.
read moreEvening Standard comment: Our mayoral race is a national test too
The latest mayoral opinion poll shows that despite Boris Johnson’s recent poll leads, this remains an extremely close contest: the Mayor’s two per cent lead is within the margin of error. It also proves that, with no sign of an end to the Government’s woes, this London mayoral election is the most crucial yet for the national political scene.
read moreJeremy talks you through the Veyron
More from Forza Motorsport 4: take a tour round the Bugatti with Clarkson
read moreNow is not the time to tamper with the Lords
It is madness. Britain is still balanced on the edge of recession.The conversations I have with people I know are all edged with a deep anxiety about how to afford their lives and pay for their homes. How is the Government responding to these profound concerns? Why, by announcing its intentions to engage in a battle to reform the House of Lords. As a demonstration of supreme political detachment from reality it would be hard to beat.
read moreBeijing show: Geely's Mondeo for UK
Geely will add its larger, D-segment EC8 saloon to its line up in the UK later in 2013 if the launch of its two initial models is a success.
read moreBeijing show: Ford targets BRIC growth
The Ford EcoSport baby SUV will spearhead a range of new products aimed at emerging markets, according to Joe Hinrichs, group vice president of Ford Asia Pacific.
read moreBeijing show: Audi A6 e-tron
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