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Westfield adopt the Incredible Lightness of Boeing
Westfield Sportscars has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with The Boeing Company and universities from the UK, USA and China on the use of…
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Audi releases new A6 and A7 Black Edition versions
The label ‘Black Edition’ used to typify the type of car which was more of an iron fist in velvet glove – subtle on the outside but hard as nails…
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First Drive Review: Volvo V60 Polestar
Volvo face two challenges with the V60 Polestar; firstly to communicate exactly what it is, and secondly to apologise for making so few of them. The…
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The era of the Volvo hot hatch is near..
Volvo's transformation continues from mild-mannered family conveyance to main-stream performance car with the roll-out of more Drive-E powertrains across…
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Zenos Cars sets up shop in the U.S.
Since the company was launched last Autumn they've been inundated with requests to sell their ultra-lightweight E10 sports car in the States. Its…
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BMW X4, better than an X3 or a compromise too far? (w/VIDEO)
Amidst a multitude of launches during last week's Geneva motor show, BMW revealed a new edition to their X family - the X4 Sports Activity Coupé, due to…
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Lexus connects technology with art
The 2014 Media Ambition Tokyo (MAT) event opens today, featuring eighteen artworks by sixteen of Japan's most cutting-edge technological artists.
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First Drive Review: Volvo XC60 D4 and S60 D4 (2014 models)
Who makes the best engines in the world? Well up until now, like most things in the automotive sector, that honour has been almost exclusively reserved…
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Lexus reveals the 450bhp RC F coupé
On looks alone the new RC F should give BMW's M4 a run for its money, otherwise it seems decidedly dated when we look at its oily bits.
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Zenos Cars breaks the mold with its innovative lightweight platform
You may have noticed the increased mention of 'design flexibility' in car industry launches, brought about by the need to service vastly different models…
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Featured Gallery: Salon Privé 2013
Salon Privé, London's boutique automotive show, opened its doors today with UK debuts of the Spyker B6 Venator Spyder, Icona Vulcano and BMW's all-new X5.
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Zip-up warm for the new MINI launch in November
Some people will be (rightly) offended by the new MINI's launch in November, which is themed around a 107th birthday celebration for Sir Alec Issigonis -…
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Maranello’s Ferrari Museum diversifies into dog boarding..
Visitors to Maranello’s Ferrari Museum will now be able to leave their pooches in a select range of guarded kennels, in the shaded part of the museum…
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Audi launches 181bhp A3 TDI based on the Golf GTD
Until now, the hottest A3 diesel you could buy was powered by a meagre 148bhp 2.0 TDI engine. Meanwhile sister company Volkswagen could offer the 181bhp…
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Audi’s A1 S line Style Edition makes the MINI look cheap
On the face of it, Audi's newest A1 variant - the S line Style Edition - looks prohibitively expensive, starting at £18,125 for the 85bhp 1.2 TFSI with a…
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Maserati’s all-new Ghibli starts from £48,830
After its official UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Maserati has confirmed UK pricing of the Ghibli beginning at £48,830 for the 325bhp…
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Goodwood confirm the drivers and riders at this year’s Festival of Speed
With just over a month to go until the 20th anniversary Goodwood Festival of Speed, the organisers have confirmed 125 motorsport stars, from the past and…
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Pricing of the all-new Range Rover Sport starts from £51,500 (w/VIDEO)
Land Rover has revealed the pricing of its new Range Rover Sport, starting at £51,550 for SE models (up from £50,220) rising up to £74,995 for…
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First official photos of the new Maserati Ghibli (w/Sound File)
Images of Maserati's all-new Ghibli have leaked onto the web, showing the undisguised form of the company's new 5 Series and E-Class challenger.
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In Pictures: MINI Paceman versus Countryman
Last week we drove MINI's Paceman and Countryman, travelling along some familiar roads and trying to decide which (if any) we would buy. In practice, we…
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From Mexico's 'other' sports car maker - the VŪHL 05
Like buses, you wait for one and then two come along at once – first Mastretta and now VŪHL (pronounced ‘vool’), providing us with ‘two’ Mexican sports…
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McLaren P1: 903 bhp plus 664 lb-ft equals outrageous acceleration
It wasn't so long ago we were gasping at the absurdity of the Bugatti Veyron's 1,000+ bhp, but that tips the scales at some 2 tonnes and requires its own…
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Fifty years of the 911: And my, hasn’t it grown..!
Porsche's 911 has put on a bit of weight over the years - well so would you after fifty years. Those hips get a little wider, the chin droops and you…
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Polestar boosts the appeal of Volvo’s V40 T4
Engines and drivetrains are the weak points in Volvo's current model range. I'm sure they wouldn't mind me saying so - okay, perhaps they would just a bit…
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First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 & D4 R-Design
What does ‘sporty’ mean to you? Is it a firm ride with vice-like body control? Or perhaps a hyper-sensitive steering with an almost telepathic foresight…
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BMW reveals the 2013 Z4 LCI
We've reached that point already in the current Z4's life cycle for a gentle nip-and-tuck - what BMW refers to internally as the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI)…
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All-new Audi RS 6 Avant storms in
The new third-generation Audi RS 6 demonstrates all that's wrong with the latest RS 4 - a car which was launched less than six months ago. Like its…
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ROAD 30: Cult Car Cachet!
Some cars take decades to reach cult status, unrecognized in their time. Others are instant stars, even before their launch to the public. And this issue…
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Infographic: The 12 Greatest Bond Cars And Their Gadgets
With the 23rd Bond film, Skyfall, due for release in the UK on 26th October, we thought it would be fun to share an infographic which explores the history…
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Ford's Focus ST Cops Out
Following its movie debut this Summer in the crime thriller, The Sweeney, the Police have taken such a liking to Ford’s all-new ST that they’re now…
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Renault strikes gold with the New Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo
The new Clio 4 is a big deal for Renault, it's the mainstay of the range and the model which will fuel the car maker's growth into new sectors, including…
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Desk Drive: BMW’s M135i xDrive takes the fight to Audi’s RS 3 Sportback
BMW has announced the official launch of its M135i xDrive at next week's Paris motor show and although it won't be available here in the UK, we were…
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Vauxhall takes on Audi’s A5 Convertible with Eurodance inspired Cascada.. (probably)
Vauxhall's teaser picture of its new mid-size convertible so offended our design sensibilities that we felt compelled to fix it - what use is…
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6.6 litre Trident Iceni to debut at Salon Privé
It's new. It's British. It's powered by a 6.6-litre turbo-diesel engine good for 68.9mpg and 2000 miles on a single tank of diesel.
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Subaru confirms more BRZ awesomeness on its way
If you're one of those people who believes Subaru's BRZ (nee Toyota GT 86) needs more power, then fear not, it's already in the pipeline - turbocharging,…
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Putting the Customer First: Audi responds to the TT Window Regulator issue - SkiddMark
Back in February, we published a running report on our own Audi TT 2.0 TFSi which focused on a problem that had blighted our enjoyment of the car - namely…
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Nissan agrees to build a limited-run of Juke-Rs
After its hugely successful reception when launched in Dubai in January this year, Nissan has decided to put the Juke-R into limited production on a…
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BMW introduces the driverless Running Coach
As an official sponsor of London 2012, BMW has been inspired to develop a new technology helping customers to boost their fitness in the run up to the…
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Running Report: 2007 Audi TT 2.0 TFSi
The British Winter. It’s not ‘too’ arduous really, provided you don’t get stuck in a sudden blizzard, or your washer fluid freezes up, or some fool yet…
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First Look: The New 'Diesel' BMW M Performance Models
In what will be seen as the most controversial move yet by the German manufacturer, BMW has unveiled 4 new M models – all of them powered by diesel…
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Could this be Lexus contender to Honda's NSX?
Lexus will unveil a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012, joining Honda who this morning…
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Comment – Marco Simoncelli (1987 – 2011)
Today registered another tragic loss in the world of motorsport. Marco Simoncelli was a remarkable motorbike racer; he was also a son and a lover. But…
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Top Gear's Stig gives DJ Chris Evans a taxi ride to remember..
With Top Gear Live 2011 just 51 days away, the Stig took TV and radio presenter, Chris Evans, for a quick spin around the ExCeL London venue at the wheel…
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Jaguar sends out a message with the C-X16..
With just over a week to go until it’s unveiling at the Frankfurt motor show, Jaguar has released another image – this time of the soon-to-be-revealed…
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Frankfurt 2011: Volvo gives an insight into the future with 'Concept You'
Following on from the reveal of the Concept Universe earlier in the year, the Frankfurt Motorshow marks the debut of an evolution to the Concept Universe…
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Frankfurt 2011: Honda previews the New Civic
The new Honda Civic will be launched tomorrow at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), but Honda has released the first exclusive photos of the new Civic…
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Frankfurt 2011: 'Royce', the 9.0-litre V16 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe saves the show.. (w/VIDEO)
When it comes to British heroes, they don’t come more British than Johnny English. Yes, there’s that Bond fellow, but he’s more rogue than gentleman and…
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New spy pictures emerge of BMW's New (F30) 3 Series
BMW’s New 3 Series is due to go on sale towards the end of this year, so these will surely be amongst the final spy shots before the production car is…
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Katie Price paints her Bugatti Veyron pink, meanwhile Ettore turns in his grave..
Ettore Bugatti, best known for his racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s, came from a family of well-respected designers – his brother Rembrandt became a…
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Volkswagen presents the Driver-less car
It is either a sad indictment on the standards of modern driving, or a tribute to man's technological progress that we edge ever closer to the day when…
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BMW’s New M5 – The official details
BMW has just released UK specific information on its new F10 M5 and there are some rather nice surprises when we dig into the details. Firstly the price,…
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Jaguar celebrates the E-type's 50th birthday at Goodwood
If you’re heading over to the Goodwood Festival of Speed during the next 4 days then you’ll get the chance to see this remarkable new sculpture, designed…
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3 Reasons why you should have bought BMW's 1 Series M Coupe..
We have a problem. As of last week BMW UK had already sold more than 2/3rds of their 1 Series M Coupé allocation, and unless the new M5 really pulls a…
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Volkswagen puts the Bug back into the Beetle
The original Volkswagen Beetle built between 1938 and 2003, became the longest-running and most-produced vehicle in the history of the car, with over 21…
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SEAT reveals its Media Audio Recognition Technology (SMART) nav system
Innovative Spanish car maker SEAT is once again leading the way on in-car technology with the debut today of a pioneering and dynamic new satellite…
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Land Rover introduces the self-levelling tax disc holder.. (w/VIDEO)
In a move that a Land Rover spokesperson describes as ‘on a par’ with other innovations such as Hill Descent Control (HDC), Active Cornering Enhancement…
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BMW reveals New M3 Royal Edition to commemorate Will & Kate's Big Day
It’s that time of the year when those boffins from BMW put their little grey-cells together and devise an outstandingly clever solution… to a problem that…
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Geneva Watch: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 colours - spoilt for choice
Once you’ve decided you want a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 – and you DO want one, the next step is deciding what colour and spec to choose. A range of…
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Mercedes reveal the new C-Class Coupé (UPDATED)
After a series of leaks during the past few days, the leak has turned into a downpour leading Mercedes to release official pictures of the new C-Class…
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BMW’s X6 becomes… a 5-seater
When BMW launched their X6 Sports Activity Coupé in May 2008, they were criticised for designing it purely as a 4-seater. Customers were disappointed over…
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Tonino Lamborghini adds to the enthusiast's choice of motoring-inspired timepieces
Watches and cars are the most natural of bedfellows, even more so when those cars are racing or sports cars, so you’d imagine that the most desirable…
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Geneva Watch: Jaguar bares its teeth with the 542 bhp XKR-S
Jaguar will launch its most powerful ever production car, at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1st. This all-new XKR-S will broaden the appeal of the XK…
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Geneva Watch: De Tomaso SLS - the Italian for BMW 5 GT
When you hear that Italian car maker De Tomaso is back after a 7 year absence, you’d be forgiven for getting excited by the prospect – after all this is…
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Geneva Watch: 2011 AC MkVI
AC Cars, one of the oldest and most prestigious automotive brands is returning to world’s most important automotive show with its latest model, the 2011…
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BMW 1 Series M Coupé - the DNA inside
BMW’s forthcoming F10-based M5 is almost upon us, with first deliveries expected in autumn 2011, but the real ‘Daddy’ of the M car range is the M3. In the…
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New 2011 facelift Mercedes C63 AMG (UPDATED)
This morning Mercedes-Benz released driving shots of the new C 63 AMG for 2011, which takes on board the changes made to the C Class announced last month.
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First pictures of Pagani's Huayra leaked ahead of launch
We were beginning to tire of Pagani’s teaser videos of its forthcoming Huayra and it seems we weren’t alone – a magazine spread leaked out on Friday,…
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Ferrari unveils its first ever 4WD model, The FF
As widely predicted Ferrari revealed its first four wheel-drive model this morning, a revolutionary four-seater, four-wheel drive V12 Ferrari to replace…
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What's the fastest Honda that money can buy?
Time for a bit of pre-Christmas trivia to brighten up the holiday season. From time-to-time certain news items land in our inbox that make us sit up and…
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In the studio with BMW's 1 Series M Coupe
It feels like we’ve been waiting an eternity to see BMW’s newest M-car set free of its body mask and released on the road. We’ll have to wait a little…
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Driven: BMW's 2011 X3 xDrive20d SE
It seems fortuitous that BMW chose a snowy Austria for the UK launch of its new 2011 X3, in fact the timing couldn’t have been any more perfect. As I…
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Behind-the-scenes at the 1 Series M Coupe photoshoot - the customer's view
SkiddMark reader Andrew Mulholland was one of the first customers to view BMW’s new 1 Series M Coupe when he joined us at our photoshoot last Thursday. He…
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Apprentices build a Mercedes-Benz B55 V8
Now this is more like the kind of result we’d like to see from the hit BBC series, The Apprentice, we can just picture Lord Sugar setting the challenge –…
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Peugeot’s RCZ ads poke fun at Odi and Paurche..
We like a bit of tongue-in-cheek playfulness in our commercials, it
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Morgan Three Wheeler - Malvern goes back to its roots
The success of the Morgan Motor Company was founded on the manufacture of an icon, the Morgan Threewheeler. This brilliant but simple design by engineer…
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It's a wrap for the UK launch of EA’s Need for Speed – Hot Pursuit
EA’s exciting new game, Need for Speed – Hot Pursuit , received a helping hand from UK vehicle wrapping specialist, Totally Dynamic at its UK launch event…
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Gran Turismo 5’s Red Bull X1 breaks cover
We’ve seen several teaser shots of the collaboration between Polyphony Digital and Red Bull for Gran Turismo’s 5′s ultimate driving machine, and now the…
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France's Gendarmerie select 70 Megane R.S. for pursuit fleet
Renault have won a deal to supply the Gendarmerie Nationale with a replacement for their fleet of rapid intervention vehicles, a total 70 Mégane R.S.…
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Ford previews the new Focus ST at Paris
So this is the new Ford Focus ST then. The new Ford Focus range will be the star attraction in Ford’s display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on September…
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One man’s dream: A new Stratos
Tweet If you’re a bored multi-millionaire, what would you do? You could dabble in fine art or wine, perhaps take up yachting. If you’re wealthy German…
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Ferrari’s ‘Smoking Hot’ 458 Italia
Tweet The Ferrari 458 Italia – the supercar to make all other supercars red with envy. As I am sure you already know, the 458 Italia is a hugely capable…
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BMW partially reveals the new 1 Series M Coupe [VIDEO]
Tweet Like some burlesque stripper, BMW are revealing the 1 Series M Coupe in the most tempting and provocative manner. At the beginning of July we…
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The BMW PRAT- get your limited-edition accessory before they’re all sold out «
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Pagani C9 test mule written off on Stuttgart Autobahn
After the recent news of a Zonda perishing in Scotland, a not so great fortnight for Pagani lovers just got a whole lot worse with news now that the…
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NEW Road Magazine - The TT RS, M Power and Ken Block issue
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Uwe Gemballa still missing whilst his company files for insolvency
South African police continue their investigation into the disappearance of Uwe Gemballa, founder of Gemballa Automobiletechnik GmbH, one of the best…
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GT Academy 2010 Time Trial reaches 1 million players
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced that over one million downloads of the GT Academy Time Trial have been recorded in the three weeks…
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BMW reveals the new 2010 3 Series Coupé and Convertible
The much-leaked sneak pictures of the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) to the E92/E93 3-series coupe and convertible suggested very minor cosmetic changes. The…
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Video: Ice skating in Paignton – don’t try this at home
We first spotted this video posted over on
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New Mazda RX-7 may replace slow selling RX-8
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Brabus GLK V12 claims title of 'World's fastest street-legal SUV'
And now from the sublime to the ridiculous. It’s a question that nobody was asking, but Brabus felt compelled to answer it anyway in the style they’ve…
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Audi reveals its new A8
Audi pulled the wraps off its new A8 yesterday, with a little help from Kill Bill actress Lucy Liu. At a glittering ceremony in Miami to mark the…
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Rossi wins BMW M Award and drives the new M3 GTS
Valentino Rossi picked up the BMW M Award yesterday for being the best qualifier over the season
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Moto GP: Uncertainty over Lorenzo/Yamaha in 2011
Valentino Rossi recently found himself embroiled in contoversy about speculation that he will race for Ducati
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Geiger Cars reveals its Ford GT-based HP 790 «
German Tuner Geiger Cars raises the stakes with its 790 bhp Ford GT.
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Corvette C6 Black Force One from LOMA Performance
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Bridegroom wrecks rented Murcielago LP640 on his wedding day
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BMW reveals the M3 GTS (with Video)
As we stated in a recent article and from our interview with Dr Kay Segler, BMW will be releasing a limited edition version of the M3 – effectively a road…
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Actual crash footage of the Veyron entering the lake
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BMW builds an M5 CSL
The M5 CSL that BMW never built - a tease or the sign of things to come?
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Bentley launches its Zai Supersport Skis
If you are anything like me then you clicked on this article and are now staring at the photos wishing you were there. What perfect timing from Bentley on…
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AC Schnitzer's BMW 123d Polizei
For several years now the German tuning industry has been practicing a programme they