Next month will see the arrival of a new coupé from Infiniti. The Q60, which is being offered in a choice of four trim grades, is going to compete against the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5… Read More

Nissan is describing the just-unveiled EnGuard Concept as “the ultimate all-terrain rescue pick-up”. Based on the existing NP300 Navara Tekna Double Cab, identifying features com… Read More

Over the past few years, many people who traditionally bought large estate cars have deserted the segment in favour of crossovers and SUVs. In an effort to entice some of them back, Mercedes… Read More

Quite why Nissan has taken so long to introduce its NV300 is a mystery. After all, the virtually identical Vauxhall / Opel Vivaro was first revealed over two years ago and, since then, the v… Read More

One of the most intriguing vans at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover is Hyundai’s H350 Fuel Cell Concept. Four under-floor tanks together store 175 litres (38 ga… Read More

Lots of attention has been paid to the range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio since it was first revealed last year. However, most buyers of Alfa Romeo's new compact sports saloon are invariably… Read More

Witnessing the arrival of a genuinely different type of motorcycle is a rare event. So the launch of Honda's new X-ADV (and, crucially, how customers react) should get plenty of attention. B… Read More

Most 2017 model-year changes to the Fiat Panda belong in the “blink and you'll miss them” category. There are some refreshed wheel and fabric designs, two additional paint colour… Read More

BMW has announced some worthwhile changes for its C Evolution pure-electric scooter. Key among them is the arrival of an improved lithium-ion battery pack, which sees capacity rise from 60 A… Read More

For 2017, the Holden Colorado 7 is getting a facelift and a new name. It's now known as Trailblazer, which seems like a marketing tactic to distance the SUV from the closely-related Colorado… Read More

Like the rest of the Up! range, the pure electric e-Up! city car has received some cosmetic changes. Only dedicated Volkswagen spotters will be able to detect the updates though, because the… Read More

Next year marks sixty years of Seven production and, naturally, Caterham isn't going to let such a special birthday pass without commemoration. Indeed, the company is starting early with the… Read More

For Formula E, more manufacturer involvement is a key factor that's going to grow the stature of the series. Likewise, the 'alternative energy' credentials of participating brands should als… Read More

Thanks to an upgraded 6.0 litre, turbocharged, twelve-cylinder engine, the new Flying Spur W12 S is being heralded as the first four-door Bentley that can exceed 200 mph. Power is up by 10 b… Read More

Next year’s Dakar Rally entry list is going to include a special Hilux built by Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Gazoo Racing. Compared to the showroom model, it’s definitel… Read More

As every auto manufacturer seems to know, the quickest and simplest way to create a 'special' version of an existing model is to blacken various components. That's the approach taken by Ram… Read More

Plenty of Volkswagen Transporter owners like to give their vans a custom look, so resurrecting the Sportline trim grade for the latest T6 version makes a lot of sense. As well as a set of 18… Read More

Kia has released some images of the fourth-generation Rio, ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month. The styling of this all-new supermini is a collaboration betwee… Read More

Lotus is continuing its fifty-years-at-Hethel celebrations by introducing the Elise 250 Special Edition. Numerous carbon fibre components are fitted, including the front splitter, front acce… Read More

Chevrolet has confirmed that the 2017 Colorado mid-size pick-up will be offered with an all-new V6 gasoline powertrain. Like its predecessor, displacement is 3.6 litres, but modified variabl… Read More

Since being launched last year, the Kia Optima saloon has only been offered in the UK with a 1.7 litre diesel engine. Now, though, there's a plug-in hybrid alternative. The new arrival featu… Read More

Next month is going to see the UK launch of Kia's Optima Sportswagon, a D-segment estate car that'll only be marketed in Europe. With a design inspired by 2015's Sportspace concept, its 4,85… Read More

October's Paris Motor Show is due to see the first public appearance of the Opel Ampera-e. This electric-powered five-door hatchback, which apparently will offer “a fun-to-drive experi… Read More

This year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon will see Mercedes-Benz unveil Edition versions of its Marco Polo and Marco Polo Activity camper vans. Extra equipment on the Marco Polo Edition incl… Read More

Following the Vanquish Zagato coupé's launch in June, Aston Martin has announced the imminent arrival of a Volante convertible version. Exclusivity will come as standard because, ju… Read More

A credible concept car needs to combine spectacular styling with technical progress. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, which has appeared at the Monterey Car Week, fulfils both of those criteri… Read More

Buick has added a Sport Touring variant to its Cascada line-up. This special edition convertible gains numerous cosmetic features, including a unique metallic paint shade called True Blue. A… Read More

For this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, BMW has given its 2002 Hommage a fresh colour scheme. Striking orange and black paintwork recalls the Jägermeister-sponsored BMW racing… Read More

According to Cadillac, the Escala Concept offers a preview of how the brand's design language is going to evolve. Measuring 5,347 mm (17’ 6”) long, it's being described as &ldquo&hell…Read More

Nissan has tweaked the 2.3 litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that powers its NP300 Navara pick-up. Output is still either 158 bhp (118 kW / 160 PS) in single turbo guise or 187 bhp (140 kW… Read More

Becoming an Uber driver might not be a wise long-term job move. That's because Volvo has announced a deal with the app-based taxi service to provide autonomous vehicles. Both companies are p… Read More

McLaren Special Operations has created a unique car for the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The 570GT by MSO Concept, which is finished in Elite Pearl White paintwork with contras… Read More

In what is a sign of changing tastes, Honda is getting ready to offer its tenth-generation Civic in five-door hatchback form across North America. This new addition to the range, which will… Read More

For the 2017 model year, buyers of Ford’s pick-up trucks in North America can specify a new STX trim grade. Sitting between the existing XL and XLT versions, STX models gain extra equi… Read More

Volkswagen subsidiary MAN is about to launch its first light commercial vehicle. The new TGE, which will be available with gross weights of between 3.0 and 5.5 tonnes, is essentially a rebad… Read More

Ahead of an official unveiling on the 1st of September, Škoda is continuing the teaser campaign for its all-new Kodiaq. This large SUV, which will be available in five- or seven-seat… Read More

Compared to the existing Seven 270, the new Seven 310 benefits from an extra 17 bhp (13 kW / 18 PS). That increase – which results from revised mapping and high-performance camshafts … Read More

Earlier this year, Nissan announced that it was developing a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) using bio-ethanol as a primary fuel. Now the technology has appeared in a prototype vehicle. The e-N… Read More

Volkswagen dealers are now accepting orders for the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid. Offered in both saloon and estate guises, its powertrain comprises a 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine, an e… Read More

Unlike its predecessor, the second-generation Crafter won't share a bodyshell with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This all-new model, which takes many styling cues from the smaller Transporter… Read More

Suzuki has launched the GSX-S1000 Carbon Edition and GSX-S1000FA Tour Edition in the UK. In both cases, those names give a big clue regarding their extra specification. The naked GSX-S1000 C… Read More

As its name suggests, the new Elise Race 250 is intended purely for competition use. Like the recently-announced, road-going Elise Cup 250, power comes from a supercharged 1.8 litre four-cyl… Read More

BMW Motorsport is developing a racing version of the M4 Coupé for customer teams and its own Junior Programme. This new competition car will comply with GT4 regulations, but deliverie… Read More

Growing concerns about worsening city-centre air quality might eventually lead to severe restrictions for diesel-powered vehicles in municipal areas. Of course, such curbs would probably aff… Read More

Next year will see the return of Toyota to the World Rally Championship. In preparation for that impending challenge, work on a new WRC-specification Yaris is progressing. Indeed, a pair of… Read More

Following the Light Weight Super Sports Concept's debut at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, Honda has unveiled the production CBR250RR. This new motorcycle – which will be manufactured in… Read More

Only 200 examples of the M5 Competition Edition are going to be built, so it’s set to be a very rare sight. Like the regular M5 Saloon, power comes from a 4.4 litre V8 engine which is… Read More

Fly fishing usually involves lots of gear, which can end up getting wet, dirty and smelly. It's probably not the kind of cargo that a Bentley Bentayga owner would want to carry around in the… Read More

Hatchbacks aren't very popular in China, so BMW has created a saloon version of the 1 Series especially for that market. The new four-door, which will be produced locally by the BMW Brillian… Read More

It remains to be seen what impact the current political unrest in Turkey will have on the country's motor industry. If there's disruption, the new Mégane Grand Coupé – wh… Read More

Ford has created its ninth unique aviation-themed Mustang. This latest iteration is a tribute to a North American P-51D Mustang named 'Ole Yeller', which has been a regular sight at air show… Read More

Golf carts exist because some people are too lazy to walk a course's eighteen holes. Quite a few of them probably drive a Mercedes-Benz, so it seems appropriate that their favourite car bran… Read More

Gulf Oil racing colours have never really been associated with Lotus, but that hasn't prevented the pale blue and orange scheme from winning a recent online poll that canvassed the marque's… Read More

Too often manufacturers go down the hackneyed route of producing black-themed special models when a few extra sales are needed. So kudos to Toyota for deciding to introduce the Yaris Orange… Read More

Kymco's UK dealers will soon have another scooter to sell. The People GT 300i ABS, which arrives next month, is being aimed primarily at commuters. Power is provided by a 299 cc, four-stroke… Read More

June saw 2,051 fewer new cars registered in the UK compared to the same month last year. Sensibly, that reduction is being described as 'market stabilisation' by the Society of Motor Manufac… Read More

Isuzu's latest pick-up should be ideal for anybody planning (or, probably more accurately, fantasising about) a trip across frozen tundra. As its name indicates, the new D-Max Arctic Trucks… Read More

Only thirty examples of the new Grand Cherokee SRT Night are being offered in the UK, making it a proper limited edition. There aren't many exclusive features, though. The front grille, B- a… Read More

BMW Motorrad has announced some updates for its F 700 GS, F 800 GS and F 800 GS Adventure enduro bikes. The most significant enhancements concern the 798 cc engine which powers all three mot… Read More

Hyundai is capitalising on its deal to supply Sir Bradley Wiggins' cycling team with support vehicles by launching a special Santa Fe. The aptly-named Team Wiggins Edition is based on the ex… Read More

(RED) is an organisation that tackles AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria through contributions to The Global Fund. Income is generated by selling (RED)-branded products, which are developed with… Read More

Following the Alaskan Concept's appearance last September, Renault has revealed the production version of its new one-tonne truck. Essentially, the Alaskan is a Nissan NP300 Navara with a re… Read More

With the offbeat Juke, electric Leaf and popular Qashqai receiving plenty of attention, the more conventional Note can get overlooked as a member of Nissan's current range. So, to help raise… Read More

Riva speedboats are noted for their elegance and sophistication. They're very attractive qualities to exude so, spotting a marketing opportunity, Fiat has teamed up with the nautical brand t… Read More

As its name makes clear, the new Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition commemorates the company's outright victory in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, rather than the GTE Pro class win in this year's ra… Read More

According to Mercedes-AMG, the GT R “combines the driving dynamics of our AMG GT3 racing car with the everyday practicality of the AMG GT.” That's a bold claim for this new arriv… Read More

McLaren's 570S Sprint has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Production of this new model – which is intended for circuit use only – will begin next year. Numerous… Read More

While it's not especially remarkable that the Ducato van's diesel engines are now compliant with Euro 6 emissions standards, the way in which Fiat has gone about reducing exhaust pollutants… Read More

Aston Martin's latest road car is the Vanquish Zagato. Named after the Italian carrozzerie that helped to design it, wealthy collectors will be the majority of customers. Here are ten other… Read More

Mitsubishi dealers aren't going to be very happy about the Fiat Fullback's arrival, because it's virtually identical to the L200 Series 5 pick-up that they already sell. Fullback customers i… Read More

Just 500 examples of the '16 Ram Rebel are going to be built for sale across Canada and the United States. Based on the existing 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 full-size pick-up, it features numero… Read More

Jeep, Harley-Davidson and Garage Italia Customs have collaborated to create the one-off Renegade Hell's Revenge show car. Devised specially for the 25th European Harley Owners Group Rally &n&hell…Read More

Having already compared the Fiat 124 Spider and 1.5 litre Mazda MX-5 on performance, specification and price, it's now time to examine the more powerful Abarth 124 Spider and 2.0 litre Mazda… Read More

We're not even halfway through the 2016 season, but series organiser TOCA has already revealed the schedule for next year's British Touring Car Championship. Thanks to the continued success… Read More

Hydrogen fuel cells are seen by many as an ideal replacement for internal combustion engines. However, the technology has some big hurdles to overcome, not least how to produce pure hydrogen… Read More

As far as the car category is concerned, there are a couple of telling developments in this year's WPP / Millward Brown BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands survey. Firstly, Vol… Read More

For this year's Wheels and Waves Festival – which is currently taking place near Biarritz in France – BMW has created a one-off custom bike. Named Concept Lac Rose after a stage… Read More

As the new Fiat 124 Spider shares its underpinnings with the Mazda MX-5, anybody considering buying one should definitely investigate the Japanese alternative before signing an order form. A… Read More

A quicker Twingo is coming. Called GT, it resurrects a trim grade that was first seen on the previous-generation model. This latest incarnation features a rear-mounted 898 cc turbocharged pe… Read More

From the start of next year, dealers won't be allowed to sell new motorcycles that don't comply with Euro 4 emissions regulations. One victim of the stricter legislation is the Kawasaki W800… Read More

For reasons unknown, Ford is stubbornly refusing to reintroduce the Fiesta RS. So, for the current-generation model at least, there probably won't be anything quicker than the ST200. This ne… Read More

Like the RM14 and RM15 previously, the new RM16 concept is intended to build awareness of Hyundai's nascent 'N' performance sub-brand. RM16, which has been revealed at the Busan Internatio… Read More

A broader grille, modified headlights (which can now house adaptive LED bulbs) and a redesigned bumper identify the latest Zafira Tourer. Together, they result in a front end that bears a no… Read More

One hundred years ago today, Dario Resta won the sixth Indianapolis 500 race driving a Peugeot L45. The L500 R HYbrid – which is really just a fantasy concept – celebrates this p… Read More

This year marks three decades since the original M3 was launched. To celebrate such a momentous anniversary, BMW has created the 30 Jahre Edition. Naturally, it's based on the current M3 Sal… Read More

Like the regular version, the latest Nissan GT-R Nismo is benefiting from some styling updates and a modernised dashboard. The changes aren't just cosmetic, though. There's extra aerodynamic… Read More

To go with its model-year upgrades, the 2017 Nissan GT-R is getting a price increase. The entry-level version, for example, will cost £1,945 more than before. The revised range compr… Read More

Elongated side windows give the Škoda Atero somewhat unusual proportions, but squint hard enough and they recall the two-door Rapid which first appeared in 1984. That comparison is ap… Read More

Overly fussy details don't do the new Peugeot 3008's styling any favours. It's as if the designers couldn't stop themselves from adding unnecessary flourishes in the pursuit of a distinctive… Read More

With the Swift, Suzuki already has a supermini contender. So the addition of the Indian-built Baleno to the range might seem like needless duplication. Measuring 3,995 mm (157.3”) from… Read More

Volvo has announced that a new Compact Modular Architecture will underpin its next-generation '40' series cars. The just-unveiled 40.1 and 40.2 concepts – an SUV and a saloon respectiv… Read More

In 1966, Lotus founder Colin Chapman decided to relocate his company to a new factory in Hethel, Norfolk. Now, the fiftieth anniversary of that move is being celebrated by a series of specia… Read More

Although the i8 Futurism Edition isn't officially a BMW Art Car, the end result deserves to be. This project was actually instigated by BMW Italia to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Crea… Read More

Secure storage is the USP of Chevrolet's new High Desert upgrade for the Silverado LT, LTZ, and High Country full-size pick-ups. A lockable and water-resistant cargo system provides much imp… Read More

Redesigned bumpers, new LED daytime running lights, revised alloy wheels and an updated paint selection identify the 2017 Abarth 595. Inside, the instruments have been refreshed and a touchs… Read More

Consider anybody who buys a Mini Seven to be either a squanderer of cash or a mug. Sure, this limited edition boasts a unique and very tasteful colour scheme, but the premiums being charged… Read More

BMW Motorrad has developed a special version of the R 1200 RT for notarzt (emergency doctor) duties. Intended to reduce response times in predominantly urban environments, it's going to debu… Read More

An Astra Sports Tourer in Kommandowagen Feuerwehr guise is one of the vehicles that Opel will be displaying at this year's RETTmobil emergency equipment show. As well as the requisite high… Read More

Officially, there are no plans to produce the GT86 Shooting Brake, but doubtless that position could quickly change if reaction to the concept is favourable enough. This modern-day interpr… Read More

Following its launch in China a year ago, MG's GS crossover has now arrived in Europe. Given the (sometimes misguided) popularity of diesel in this segment, introducing the GS with only a 1… Read More