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Skoda will debut two new vehicles at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the production Fabia Estate (pictured) and a new ultra-efficient Fabia Greenline design study. The Fabia Greenline is a design study that’s intended to highlight Skoda’s push to develop more...

Toyota has admitted harboring at least a superficial interest in F1's reigning double world champion Fernando Alonso. With the Spaniard plainly unhappy at McLaren in 2007, his former boss and mentor Flavio Briatore this week explained that "everybody" in pitlane would be interested in making a bid...

Russian carmaker GAZ Group has unveiled its new Siber mid-sized sedan at the Interauto Show in Moscow. The new car is based on a Chrysler platform that GAZ acquired the rights to back in April. The rest of the car’s engineering was developed with the help of another firm, British UltraMotive...

They nearly came to blows when their careers crossed paths in formula one, but Juan Pablo Montoya and Jacques Villeneuve could soon be friends. In the drivers' briefing before the Canadian grand prix in 2001, the pair had to be physically separated after arguing about one another's driving style...

Following our world-first reveal of Audi’s all-important new A4 yesterday, we can now bring you a full image gallery of this stunning sedan. Sharing many of the same concept cues of its A5 coupe sibling, the A4 nonetheless marks its individuality with its short overhangs and great side...

Following the reveal of the new Audi A4 yesterday comes this latest video showcasing the new car from every angle. In the clip we get a chance to see the new LED detailing used on the headlights and side mirrors in action, plus close-ups of the all new interior. Click here to read up on the full...

Mitsubishi has released the first images of its new Concept cX, a new AWD concept car that it’s planning to unveil at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Part of its new ‘Environment Initiative Program 2010,’ the Concept cX will showcase the carmaker’s latest Euro 5-compliant...

The E92 M2 isn’t even officially on sale yet in most markets but already we have a pretty extensive video review of the super-coupe, the particular test car finished in glistening white. Head over to our friends at AutoJunk to watch the clip, and look out for an in-depth review of the car on...

Despite the number of accidents occurring because a driver nodded off behind the wheel, carmakers are yet to install systems that could detect tiredness or other distractions. There are several aftermarket safety kits available but now Volvo has launched what it claims to be the world’s first...

BMW is currently developing two new models based on its 3 and 5-series sedans, which will be taking the luxury brand into new territory. The new models are best described as MPV-wagons, but unlike the current Touring models the new cars will feature a taller ride-height and high roof to maximize...

While the Mini may be a sales success in nearly every way measurable, it’s causing major problems for BMW. The problem is that it’s still too expensive to produce, even though the MkII model was supposed to decrease costs. According to a report from the German Manager magazine, BMW...

Two major creditors for Dutch automaker Spyker have requested that the company and its Formula One racing team be declared bankrupt, and are currently seeking legal action to retrieve money they claim they are owed. The creditors include a Zürich insurance company and a private individual, who...

Images of Audi’s next-gen A4 sedan have turned up on Dutch forum AutoWeek.nl (the post has since been removed), less than two weeks ahead of the car’s debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. As the image reveals, the new A4’s styling draws heavily from the larger A5 coupe and...

The only reputable lap time we have for Audi’s R8 at the notorious Nurburgring Nordschleife is the 8 minutes and 4 seconds time recorded by Germany’s Sport-Auto. The Audi R8 is one of the most well-balanced cars in production today but seeing it not creep under the magic eight minute...

Three more states in the US have adopted the same strict emissions regulations enforced in California, which means carmakers like Mercedes-Benz who’s current diesel models don’t meet the new regulations are forced to temporarily suspend sales of the oil-burners. The new states include...

Infiniti is considering expanding its lineup with a new small car, a high-end coupe and possibly a minivan, and the automaker is also considering smaller engines. Despite fuel prices heading northwards, the smallest engine in Infiniti’s range remains a 3.5-liter V-6. However, it’s not...

A man in the UK has recorded the fastest ever speeding offence in the nation’s history with a 172mph (277km/h) run in a Porsche 911 Turbo. Timothy Brady, 33, was travelling on the A420 roadway near Oxfordshire at more than 100mph (161km/h) over the 70mph (113km/h) posted speed limit. The...

One of the most talked about new cars of the year, Jaguar’s replacement for the aging S-Type has just been revealed ahead of its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The all-new XF is a crucial model for Jaguar and is the first expression of its new design language in a four-door sedan...

A brochure for the Japan-spec Mitsubishi Evolution X has leaked online revealing the final styling of the new car’s exterior and cabin as well as its power and torque figures. Though the text is in Japanese there are a few important clues that we can gather from the images. Expected to make...

A prototype of Mercedes’ upcoming CLC Sportcoupe has been spotted while filling up at a fuel station and with some surprisingly revealing camo-gear. The image, which turned up on the GermanCarZone forum, clearly shows the car’s new shape, including the new front-end, which appears...