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BMW has launched its first diesel M car: the new M550d xDrive in saloon and Touring estate forms. It's part of a strategy to fill the gap between the exclusive M GmbH division cars and the top-end cosmetic M Sport trim lines with a new range of M lite: BMW M Performance Automobiles. Developed by the engineers responsible for the ...

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BMW M550d xDrive (2012) - the diesel M saloon

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Tim Pollard, 26 January 2012 09:49

Audi A6 Allroad (2012) first official pictures

Ben Pulman, 11 January 2012 12:00

This the new Audi A6 Allroad, the third and final addition to the A6 range. It’s Audi’s third generation of A6 Allroad, and this new model will be officially unveiled at the 2012 Geneva motor show in March. Is the new Audi A6 Allroad just a jacked-up estate? Audi would prefer you to call it ‘the Avant for any kind ...

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car (2012) first pics

Tim Pollard, 04 January 2012 11:43

Volvo will showcase its latest plug-in hybrid technology in the new 2012 XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car at next week's Detroit auto show. The Swedes have been developing a range of plug-in hybrid cars, using both petrol and diesel. The hybridised V60 which goes on sale in Europe later in 2012 uses diesel, whereas the new SUV drinks from the ...

VW Passat Alltrack (2012) first official pictures

Tim Pollard, 23 November 2011 06:00

The poor man's Audi A6 Allroad? The new Volkswagen Passat Alltrack follows a well-trod path to create a more rugged estate car with some of the accoutrements of an SUV. Set to be unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo motor show at the end of November, the new Passat in wellies will arrive in UK dealers in July 2012. The order ...

Fisker Surf (2011) at the Frankfurt motor show

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Tim Pollard, 15 September 2011 15:01

Fisker showed off its new Surf station wagon at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show this week. As correctly revealed by CAR Online, Fisker's Frankfurt surprise was a more practical version of the Karma range-extener hybrid. Fledgling brand Fisker calls the Surf 'the world’s first electric luxury/sports automobile for an active and eco-friendly lifestyle'. Founder Henrik Fisker describes it as a ...

Peugeot 508 RXH (2011) first official pictures

Ben Pulman, 11 July 2011 16:00

Peugeot isn’t going to replace the 607, its big French attempt at taking on the hegemony of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Instead the plan is to offer its Mondeo-sized 508 in posh, premium specs, and to tempt buyers with this, the 508 RXH. And the Peugeot 508 RXH is…? A 508 SW dressed in Audi Allroad attire. Raised suspension means ...

Saab 9-5 Sportwagon (2011) prices and revised 9-5 range

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Mark Hamilton, 16 June 2011 14:08

Saab has seemingly rushed through a series of upgrades to the 9-5 range just 11 months after going on sale. The UK launch was marred by indifferent reviews in many quarters and the company hopes the latest revisions will give the new 9-5 more of an edge. Saab also today announced UK pricing for its new 9-5 Sportwagon estate, and a ...

Audi A6 Avant (2011) first official pictures

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Ben Pulman, 18 May 2011 20:00

This is the new Audi A6 Avant, a crucial new model for Audi UK as the current car makes up 43% of A6 sales here in Blighty. The new Audi A6 Avant is bigger, lighter and better all round than the model it replaces. Important stuff first – how big is the boot on the new Audi A6 Avant? We’ll get there in a moment, ...

BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring (2011): first pictures

Mark Hamilton, 24 February 2011 14:24

Alpina has released first details of the estate edition of its 5-series based B5 Bi-Turbo. The wannabe M5 Touring car will be officially unveiled at the 2011 Geneva motor show next week. B5 Bi-Turbo Touring: an M5 Touring by any other name... Alpina has been tuning BMWs for more than 40 years with the factory's blessing and increasingly close collaboration. Presaging the recent move ...

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2012): first details

Sarah-Jayne Harrison, 28 January 2011 12:00

Volvo will unveil its new V60 Plug-in Hybrid at the 2011 Geneva motor show in March. The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is described as 'virtually production-ready' and will be built and sold by the Swedish car company from 2012. What are the components of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrd? Driving the front wheels through a six-speed automatic is an upgraded ...

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