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Mercedes A-class pricing starts at £18,945
Full price list for Mercedes A-class, which goes on sale in December, covers five trim levels and six engine variants

Opel seeks synergies with Peugeot
Effort to boost efficiency with General Motors’ alliance partner comes amid downturn in European market with Opel and Vauxhall sales down 17% this year

New Audi RS4 Avant video review
Honest John gives the thumbs up for Jaguar's XF saloon.

The best new cars on sale
FInd out what was crowned the best new car on sale at the Auto Express awards.

TG races in the KTM Battle Championship
Video: Piers Ward attempts an ambitious-but-not-rubbish race in a KTM X-Bow RR…

Women considering abortions should get independent counselling, say doctors
Women considering an abortion should have independent counselling, doctors have said.

Good news! The Dacia Duster is here!
The first cars from James’ favourite Romanian car manufacturer are now for sale!

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2012 - full A-Z new model preview
News on all the key new car launches at Britain's premiere motoring event

Subaru's XV is a new low
Left disappointed by the Subaru XV crossover, Neil Lyndon asks what has gone wrong with this once brilliant brand?

Lords reform: a Bill in whose interests?
The publication today of the Government’s plans for House of Lords reform threatens to trigger new instability in the Coalition. Largely under Liberal Democrat pressure, ministers are pushing for an Upper Chamber which is 80 per cent elected; around 350 peers would go, reducing the Lords to 450 seats. But as many as 100 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel: they may vote with Labour, which supports the proposals in principle but opposes the Government’s desire to limit debate on the Bill.

Tony Blair: We can't ignore the Middle East's hunger for change
One of the things about being a leader is that the crises don’t always come sequentially. It would be great if, today, political leaders could confront the economic crisis of the eurozone as the rest of the world stayed calm. But it is at this very time that the Middle East and beyond is also in a state of turmoil. Both crises are really tough; both require active engagement to overcome them.

Africa has come a long way - but still has far to go
What a week that was. Gather the greatest artists from all over the world and call it Live8. Then gather the leaders of the world’s richest countries and call it the G8. It’s an over-used expression but that week in 2005 probably did change the world.

Bill Clinton: Africa - a continent ready to fulfil its potential
We are living in the most interdependent time in history. The evidence is all around us. Wealth and talent now cross borders that are more like nets than walls but so do less positive forces. The financial crisis that started in the United States and swept the globe proved just how deeply our social and economic fates are intertwined — we can’t escape each other any more.

A continent ready to fulfil its potential
We are living in the most interdependent time in history. The evidence is all around us. Wealth and talent now cross borders that are more like nets than walls but so do less positive forces. The financial crisis that started in the United States and swept the globe proved just how deeply our social and economic fates are intertwined — we can’t escape each other any more.

Rise in fuel tax postponed
The government has announced its planned 3p-per-litre rise in fuel tax has been postponed from August until January 2013. read more

Hyundai Santa Fe on sale October
The new Hyundai Santa Fe will go on sale October 15, priced from £25,495 on the road. read more

Northgate to resurrect dividend
Biggest van hire company in the UK and Spain by fleet size sees rise in pre-tax profit but cautions that Europe continues to be in an ‘awful economic situation’

Turbo GT 86 concept to appear at FoS
The twin-charger system concept boosts power and torque from the GT86’s 2.0-litre engine to 315bhp

Turbo GT86 concept to appear at FoS
The twin-charger system concept boosts power and torque from the GT86’s 2.0-litre engine to 315bhp

First drive review: Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI 204PS
The entry-level version of the Audi A6 Allroad impresses with a punchy engine and a fine ride. Its a shame that it will be largely overlooked in the...

Rare classic cars go to auction
Rare Lotus prototype models are among the cars for sale at the Bonhams Goodwood auction.

PH Fleet: Jaguar XF Diesel S
The Jag continues to do the big stuff well but the details are starting to grate

Pontiac Solstice revived as Tauro Sport Spider
Spaniards unwittingly resurrect the spirit of TVR, via the Pontiac Solstice and a Chevy V8

PH Blog: heart versus head
Why the BMW 125i M Sport beats the Golf GTI in a very subjective game of Riggers Top Trumps

PH2: New Triumph Trophy 1200
Triumph unveils the 2013 of its Trophy touring bike

Want to camp with PH at Le Mans 2013?
Yes,we said 2013! Spaces fill up fast so register your interest today

Chris Harris video: Bowler EXR-S
If PistonHeads did off-roaders they'd look something like the Bowler EXR-S, as Chris Harris demonstrates

New Santa Fe gets premium appeal
Contemporary look, high spec level and front-drive option for Hyundai’s replacement workhorse SUV

Hotter GT 86 confirmed for UK sales
Styling tweaks, a sports exhaust and bigger brakes for 2013 coupé, but only a minor power increase

Dacia Duster SUV from £8995
Duster SUV will be joined by a sub-£7k supermini at the UK launch in January

Hotter GT86 confirmed for UK sales
Styling tweaks, a sports exhaust and bigger brakes for 2013 coupé, but only a minor power increase

Goodwood launch for £9k Dacia Duster SUV
Duster SUV will be joined by a sub-£7k supermini at the UK launch in January

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