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23 June 2008GM tries to put brake on SUV sales decline
General Motors rolled out fresh incentives in an attempt to staunch plummeting sales of gas-guzzling sport-utility vehicles, pick-up trucks and other slow-selling models
read moreGM tries to put brake on SUV sales decline
General Motors rolled out fresh incentives in an attempt to staunch plummeting sales of gas-guzzling sport-utility vehicles, pick-up trucks and other slow-selling models
read moreMcCain pledges $300m for green car
John McCain has proposed a $300m government-funded prize to encourage development of more energy-efficient cars, as part of efforts to reduce US dependence on foreign oil
read moreMcCain outlines plans for 'Clean Car Challenge'
John McCain has proposed a $300m government-funded prize to encourage development of more energy-efficient cars, as part of efforts to reduce US dependence on foreign oil
read moreSEAT to name saloon EXEO
Mid-sized saloon from Spanish brand expected to cause a stir amongst rivals.
read moreNissan GT-R buyers get Silverstone race day
by Vijay Pattni Buyers of the storming new Nissan GT-R will be treated to FREE track days at two of the world's best ever racing circuits. Nissan is gearing up for the UK launch of its most anticipated sportscar - the new Nissan GT-R - by offering UK and European buyers the chance to race around Silverstone, home to next Sunday's British Grand Prix, and Germany's famous Nurburgring course. Read the full story now.
read moreLewis Hamilton under fire ahead of British GP
A defiant Lewis Hamilton hit out at his critics after picking up a penalty on the first lap of the French Grand Prix. The British F1 star said: "You can keep on giving me penalties, do whatever you want to do. I'll keep battling." Trackside's Keith Collantine looks at another difficult day for Hamilton with his home race coming up next. Read the full story now.
read moreVolkswagen Scirocco: The complete guide
When the Volkswagen Scirocco was launched in the 1970s, it instantly became the company's coolest car. Andy Goodwin looks back at the history of Volkswagen's sleekest model. Read the full story now.
read moreEuropean Car of the Year finalists announced
by Adrian Hearn The shortlist for the 2009 European Car of the Year has been announced and you can read Auto Trader's verdict on a host of them. Leading the pack is the BMW X6 Sports Activity Car. Based on the BMW X5, the X6 is a more performance orientated off-roader with Porsche Boxster-beating acceleration. Read the full story now.
read moreLast night's Top Gear: The cars
Top Gear is back! Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig return for a new series of high-octane tyre-shredding mayhem. As Top Gear returns for its 11th season, Vijay Pattni rounds up all the cars - including an Austin Allegro - from last night's episode. Read the full story now.
read moreMore power for new Maserati Quattroporte
This is the new, more powerful Maserati Quattroporte.
read moreMore power for new Maserati Quattroporte
This is the new, more powerful Maserati Quattroporte.
read moreLion loses its roar
Limited edition Peugeot Le Mans will go ahead despite defeat.
read moreMaserati Quattroporte
The first official pictures of Maserati's stunning new luxury saloon have arrived.
read moreNext Audi A6 spied
Next year’s revised Audi A6 will be the first to get Ingolstadt’s new direct-injection V6 petrol engine, Autocar can reveal.
read moreNext Audi A6 spied
Next year’s revised Audi A6 will be the first to get Ingolstadt’s new direct-injection V6 petrol engine, Autocar can reveal.
read more100g/km Fiesta at London show
The new Ford Fiesta ECOnetic will be unveiled at next month's London motor show, a company source has revealed.
read more100g/km Fiesta at London show
The new Ford Fiesta ECOnetic will be unveiled at next month's London motor show, a company source has revealed.
read moreBritain’s greediest speed camera?
A temporary speed camera in Lancashire has generated £72,000 in fines in just three weeks – more than seven times the amount an average camera makes in the same period.
read moreBritain’s greediest speed camera?
A temporary speed camera in Lancashire has generated £72,000 in fines in just three weeks – more than seven times the amount an average camera makes in the same period.
read morePressure increases on Detroit carmakers
A fresh chorus of concern has erupted over the ability of Detroit's three embattled carmakers - General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler - to withstand the steepening...
read moreAudi boss sounds car price warning
Audi's chief executive has warned that it - and other carmakers - might need to increase vehicle prices above inflation in response to soaring raw material and...
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