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This is the really rather mad Ariel Atom V8. Thats right, this tiny little track-biased car has an eight-cylinder engine driving its rear wheels. And its a 3.0-litre V8 that produces 500bhp at 10,600rpm, to give the new Ariel Atom V8 a Bugatti-beating 909bhp/tonne. There are things that can be...

The all-new Mercedes-Benz coupe saloon is here, as the 2nd-gen CLS is revealed. Details and pictures. Mercedes-Benz has revealed its all-new CLS. Its the second generation of the Three-Pointed Stars four-door coupe and (compared to the stereotypically mild overhaul of some...

All the reports, pictures and latest news at the 2010 Paris motor show The 2010 Paris motor show opens its doors to the press on September 30 (October 2 for the general public) And don't forget to share your thoughts on the latest news

Mazda is poised to completely reinvent itself by launching a new multi-purpose platform, a new chassis and suspension set-up, an advanced six-speed automatic box and a pair of uniquely engineered Sky petrol and diesel engines. These should be among the most fuel-efficient engines on sale. The...

Peugeot's first production hybrid is finally coming to market next spring, but we already know most of the technical details. The 3008 Hybrid4 is the first light-duty diesel hybrid to come to market and also the first through-the-road hybrid. The midsize crossover uses a system that...

<SMALL> </SMALL> It's no secret that the revived 2010 Honda Insight has been a huge sales disappointment in North America. The once-robust sales of the Civic hybrid have also evaporated in the last two years. Apparently, things are far worse for Honda's hybrids in Canada where higher fuel prices...

"Thank you for inquiring about the Rondo. As the saying goes, 'all good things must come to an end.' But with endings, come new beginnings..." That's the message visitors receive when they attempt to learn about the 2010 Kia Rondo from the Korean automaker's U.S. website. Interestingly enough...

Ford Focus ST axed The Ford Focus ST has become the latest hot hatch to be axed due to Europe’s tightening emissions standards. The 2.5-litre turbo five-pot in Ford Focus ST has joined the 2.0-litre unit from Honda’s Civic Type R in falling short of the Euro 5 standard, which becomes a...

You may remember them as Pocket Cars, small-scale die-cast cars sold in a blistercard that resembled a denim pocket, in the 70s and 80s. Made by Tomica, they were a sort of Japanese homage to Matchbox opening features (the doors closed with a particularly firm click), sprung suspension, and...

Volkswagen has now started taking orders for the new "outback" version of its European-market Touran MPV starting at 27,700 in Germany (that's around $35,500 USD). The CrossTouran joins the joins the CrossPolo and CrossGolf in the high-riding flared wheelarch segment. Longer springs lift...

Any hopes that Suzuki might have had a year ago that the Kizashi would revive its U.S. sales prospects were quickly dashed once the car went on sale in late 2009. The attractively style Kizashi has not made any noticeable dent in the hyper-competitive mid-size segment, however, and Suzuki's...

Some time ago we showed you a video of a BMW test mules graveyard, the place where BMW brings their prototypes used in the evaluation phases, prior to their destruction. Test mules or prototypes, pre-production vehicles, and even cars used in marketing campaign, were all neatly arranged in...

The first comparison driving test involving the new BMW M3 GTS has been published by German magazine AutoBild. The opponent? Porsche’s own star, the 911 GT3 RS. Before the showdown, AutoBild spent some time with the two cars, examining their strengths and weaknesses. The GTS impressed the...

ere at CAR were big fans of the VW California, having run one on long-term test for 12 months. And now Volkswagen has facelifted the California, grafting on the latest family face, outfitting its interior with the latest multimedia systems, and dropping the Amarok pick-ups new twin-turbo...

Our exclusive images show upmarket shape of next family model, most luxurious Ford cabin, plus hi-tech engines boost efficiency. MEET the most desirable Mondeo ever! Fords next-generation family favourite will bring new levels of style, luxury and efficiency to the market and our...

It's official, Lancia is working on a modern interpretation of the legendary Stratos - here are the pictures that prove it. The Stratos has come into focus! Following last weeks grainy shots of Pininfarina's re-imagining of Lancias legendary 1970s supercar, more information and...

What is it? A mid-life refresh usually brings with it chassis tweaks and engine revisions. But the biggest change in the Smart Fortwos mid-life facelift is a longer options list. So things such as LED daytime running lights, sat-nav and endless new colour and trim combinations are offered. The...

Car and Drivers campaign to Save the Manuals campaign is spreading, with Consumers Reports doing their part for the movement by compiling a comprehensive list of all new cars available with a manual gearbox. A few years ago, you could find some real oddities with a stick shift a BMW X5 for...

The first American built Honda car rolled of the line in 1982, and 28 years later, Honda has finally reached a significant milestone in North America, building more cars in the United States than in Japan. From April to June of 2010, Honda built 236,819 vehicles in America while producing...

What makes a car truly comfortable? Air conditioning? Heated seats? Power window shades? Sure, those are all a good start, but with todays modern luxuries, there are so many extras that can make your commute a comfortable one. The folks at Kelley Blue Book have assembled the 10 most comfortable...