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The BMW 5-series has been facelifted, although you’d be hard pressed to tell on the outside. The most significant changes are under the tweaked skin... So what’s actually been changed? The biggest news is that there’s a new model – the BMW 518d – powered by a 143bhp/265lb ftversion of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel. It’s offered in the saloon and Touring ...

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BMW 5-series facelift (2013) first official pictures

Damion Smy, 19 May 2013 11:00

VW Golf GTD (2013) first pictures of diesel hot hatch

Ollie Kew, 21 February 2013 11:00

VW's Golf GTD - a performance diesel brother to the GTI hot hatch - is here. Rated at 182bhp and 280lb ft, it boasts more punch than the old GTD (an extra 12bhp and 14lb ft), and scores better fuel economy too: up 14mpg to 67.3mpg, if you opt for the six-speed manual gearbox. Could this be the Holy Grail of hot hatches, with punch and economy? Here's the lowdown. How ...

Volvo revamps S60, V60 and XC60 for 2013

Ollie Kew, 19 February 2013 11:50

Volvo has taken a scalpel to six of the eight models, reworking the styling and upgraded their on-board infotainment. Despite only being on sale since summer 2010, the S60, V60 and XC60 have been stripped of their quad-light styling. There are also more subtle changes for the V70, XC70 and S80 models. What’s new on the ’60 series 2013 Volvos? ...

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2011) first official pictures

Ben Pulman, 18 May 2011 00:01

It’s not the new Vauxhall Zafira, it’s the new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. Why the new name? Because the current Zafira will continue to be sold alongside the new Zafira Tourer, which lands in UK showrooms in early 2012. Vauxhall claims its new MPV sits above the current car and will ‘raise the bar for design, luxury, flexibility and innovation in the MPV sector’. ...

Audi Q3 (2011) first official pictures

Ben Pulman, 12 April 2011 23:00

This is Audi’s new Q3, a baby SUV that’s set to challenge the BMW X1, Range Rover Evoque and forthcoming Mini Paceman, as well pinching potential Ford Kuga customers. It’s Audi’s smallest Q series 4x4 yet, sitting below the Q5 and Q7. The new Audi Q3 will be officially unveiled at the 2011 Shanghai show next week. This new Audi ...

Toyota Land Cruiser at 2009 Frankfurt motor show

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Tim Pollard, 14 September 2009 10:53

Toyota is giving its new Land Cruiser a world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. Incredibly, Toyota’s big 4x4 is about to enter its sixth decade of tough mud plugging. Although the cosmetic changes are more subtle, the new 2010 Land Cruiser is designed to be better to drive on and off road with more creature comforts, claims Toyota. ...

Mazda CX-7 at 2009 Frankfurt motor show

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Freddie Fulton, 12 August 2009 12:11

If ever a car was grinning inanely, it’s the new Mazda CX-7. Due to be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, the facelifted Mazda CX-7 dons a large grille whose corners are definitely pointing upwards in an open-mouth smile. It’s the new family face transferred from the latest Mazda 6 and Mazda 3. Mazda CX-7 (2010): diesel onlyMazda has ...

BMW X1 (2009) at 2009 Frankfurt motor show

Ben Barry, 02 July 2009 00:01

CAR’s Georg Kacher drove a camouflaged prototype a few months back, but now BMW has pulled the covers off its X1 mini-SUV and revealed UK specs and pricing for the first time. Don’t tell me: the BMW X1 is another gas-guzzling 4x4 Nope. Firstly, only diesel power will be offered in the UK, buyers getting a choice of 18d, 20d and 23d models. ...

Land Rover Discovery 4 (2010): first official photos

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Tim Pollard, 08 April 2009 00:01

Land Rover is today unveiling a family of gently chiselled full-size 4x4s – think of it as Solihull’s answer to the changing zeitgeist and the next step in Land Rover’s greening of its range. The new Discovery gains a clean new diesel and can now claim a 30mpg average; there’s also a new interior and an exterior facelift – enough ...

Saab 9-3X (2009) first official pictures

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Ben Pulman, 11 February 2009 11:48

Saab finally has a new model, but it’s not the long-awaited new 9-5 or the 9-4X SUV. Instead it’s the 9-3X, a jacked-up estate in the style of the Audi Allroad. Like the Audi, it’s only available in estate guise (Sport Wagon in Saab speak), and will be officially unveiled at the 2009 Geneva motor show in just a few ...

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