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Qashqai gets a facelift

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FEW things are certain in life but it is probably a safe bet to assume that the latest Nissan Qashqai, with its efficient new high mpg, low-carbon dioxide 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine, will sell rather well. In 2007, when Nissan launched the Qashqai, things were not quite so clear cut.

Team Lotus: My View from The Pit Wall

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IF you're anything like me and can't wait for the 2012 formula one season to begin you should definitely check out this new book.

Gripping stuff for off-roading fans

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ANY off-roading Land Rover fans need to make sure that the weekend of 25 and 26 August are marked in their diary for the all-new Eastnor Land Rover Show.

B-Max to join Geneva line-up

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEXT month will see the European Motor Show season get under way at Geneva with some fantastic new cars due to be unveiled there.

Toyota returns to its sporting roots

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WELCOME to the new GT86, the car that Toyota hopes will get back its sporting mojo.

New M5 leaves us beaming

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NOTHING short of greatness is acceptable for any BMW M car so this latest M5 based on the 5-Series executive saloon has a lot to live up to. The M5 doesn't just have to be a fast saloon capable of carrying four people in comfort, at high speeds on straight motorways, it also has to be able to entertain the driver.

Hybrid Lexus lacks spark of its rivals

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PREMIUM car-maker Lexus has come a long way in its relatively short life. Created by Toyota in 1989 to take on the likes of Mercedes and BMW it has expanded rapidly and now builds 350,000 cars a year. Of these, 200,000 are eagerly snapped up in the US where Lexus is far larger than any other markets.

The rise of in-car technology - a help or hazard?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chevrolet unveil stunning new TRU140 S

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Proving that even squares can have a ball

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NO, YOU aren't imagining things, this really is the Mercedes G-Wagen on a page devoted to road tests on new cars. After being absent from British showrooms since the late Nineties Mercedes has chosen to reintroduce the G-Wagen to British roads due to demand, albeit only in a very high-end, limited form.

Fine finish helps Honda restore its Civic pride

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THAT the outgoing Honda Civic still turns heads five years after the first emerged from the Japanese firm's Swindon plant, speaks volumes for the original design.

New delights on two wheels

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WITH THE launch of the extraordinary Ducati Diavel, the six-cylinder BMW K1600 super-tourers, the achingly gorgeous MV F3 sportsbike and the do-it-all Triumph Tiger 800, 2011 proved to be a vintage year and despite all the global financial doom and gloom the next 12 months look like being just as good.

The exciting shape of things to come

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MOTOR City kicked off 2012 in style showing that the industry's confidence has well and truly returned. NAT BARNES reports

Gearing up for an exciting New Year

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE next 12 months are set to see some fantastic cars arriving in our showrooms. Nat Barnes takes a look at what will be driving down your road in 2012:

Volkswagen Golf is firm family favourite

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DESPITE all the engineering and technical expertise boasted by motor manufacturers it is surprising how many new cars have shortfalls.

Volkswagen Golf is firm family favourite

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DESPITE all the engineering and technical expertise boasted by motor manufacturers it is surprising how many new cars have shortfalls.

Good as gold new BMW 3-Series

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IT REALLY isn't easy being the best. Ask any Olympic or world champion. Staying on top of your game requires dedication and a lot of hard work. The car industry is much the same.

Motoring Oscars 2011

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

FROM supercars to city runabouts, the range of new models introduced over the past 12 months has covered almost every sector of the industry. NAT BARNES hands out our coveted awards for this year

Five great features of the Honda Civic 2012

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New Mercedes SL is sportier and more aggressive

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THIS is one of the first pictures of the new Mercedes SL drop-top that goes on sale in the UK in July.

Only way is up for VW's city slicker

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Up is VW's newest and smallest car, replacing the dull Fox and filling the gap left by the Lupo. More importantly, VW hopes it will dominate the city car class just as effectively as the Polo and Golf have dominated the supermini and family hatchback markets.

Ferrari and Lamborghini driving experience

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WHY take just one supercar out on to the track when you can take two?

Mazda Takeri

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ON sale: early 2013, Price: from est £20,000

Audi takes the five-door route at a cost

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AUDI has just released this picture of the new fi ve-door version of its exciting A1 supermini.

Peugeot's 5008 carries off the honours

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AT the end of last year we voted the Peugeot 5008 our favourite people carrier of 2010.