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Volkswagen launches BlueMotion Passat

A new ultra-efficient diesel version of the latest generation Passat in sedan and estate form promises 76.3mpg (3.7l/100km) and CO2 emissions of only 95g/km. Both new models, available to order...

BMW aiming for fuel cell production car by 2020

After carefully testing the waters, BMW has decided to go ahead with the development of its own fuel cell car, which could go on sale by the end of the decade. A company source, who briefed...

Honda reports another death in exploding airbag crisis

Japanese automaker Honda has reported a new death linked to an exploding air bag crisis – bringing the global total to seven fatalities and scores more injuries – which sparked the recall of...

Scramblers on a streak for 2015

Reports linking BMW's biking arm to a new scrambler have been coming thick and fast over the course of the year. Ever since Ducati wowed the crowds at the Milan bike show last November with its...

Audi drives into the record books

Motoring journalist Andrew Frankel and racing driver Rebecca Jackson were on Friday officially awarded a Guinness World Record for successfully driving a completely stock diesel Audi A6 to 14...

The new BMW 7 Series: Gesturing towards the future

BMW's new flagship luxury sedan is set to be the most technologically advanced production car in the world when it hits the road in October thanks to its intelligent suspension, remote controlled...

Audi and BMW are plotting Tesla Model X rivals

After years of delays, pioneering electric car company, Tesla is finally ready to officially launch its first battery-powered SUV. It could however, not have the market to itself for very long...

Armani, Vespa team up on anniversary model

As both the powered two-wheel (motorbikes and scooters) and a fashion capital of Europe, it was only a matter of time before the streets of Italy saw the two come together. Based on the iconic...

China tech giant Baidu to develop driverless car

Chinese search engine giant Baidu plans to develop a driverless car, according to domestic media reports, following in the footsteps of fellow technology firm Google. Several Chinese technology...

Consumers crave connected cars but not connected costs

An estimated 16% of new cars taking to the roads in the US in 2015 will do so with some form of Internet connectivity, and consumer interest in the technology is piquing, especially when it comes...

Audi attempts to drive into record books

On Tuesday, Audi will set out to see just how many countries one standard specification diesel sedan can visit on a single tank of fuel. Leaving from Maastricht in the Netherlands motoring...

Nissan’s new electric seven-seater mixes business and pleasure

Officially the world's first production seven-seat electric car, the latest derivation of the Nissan e-NV200 is aimed equally at business users and larger families. Incredibly quiet and very...

Meet world’s first luxury monster truck

At just shy of 10m in length and standing 3.65m tall, the Sin City Hustler is bigger than the average studio apartment. But nothing about the world's first ‘luxury' monster truck is on the...

Ferrari Dino to return 40 years after original launch

Ferrari's new chairman, Sergio Marchionne, has confirmed that the rumours are true and it is indeed dusting off the Dino badge for an all-new V6 model. The news has generated ripples of...

Google to release monthly data on self-driving car accidents

Google Inc said it would give monthly updates of accidents involving its driverless cars. The report for May showed Google cars had been involved in 12 accidents since the company first began...

New BMW X1 puts a premium on packaging

The second-generation ultra-compact crossover has been unveiled ahead of its official in-the-flesh Frankfurt motor show debut in September. And its clever use of space, new engines and stronger...

The all-new Opel Astra is heading upmarket for 2015

The mid-sized hatchback market is one of the most competitive and challenging in Europe and one which is currently dominated by the VW Golf and Ford Focus. The new Astra has been built to stand...

Ford gets in Sync with the times

In 2007, Ford became the first carmaker to bring a connected infotainment system to market. However, the first-generation Sync system, developed in partnership with Microsoft, though innovative...

Peugeot 308 GTi to make Goodwood global debut

A new, as yet unseen range-topping hot hatchback – the Peugeot 308 GTi – will make its first public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Both models will be eyes-on only, with visitors...

Brabus gets creative with more Mercedes

Proving that no Mercedes-Benz car is immune from potential power enhancement, Brabus has unveiled new tuning takes on the latest S-Class hybrid and even on the company's new V-Class people...