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Vauxhall Insignia facelift (2013) first pictures of overhauled Insignia

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 12 June 2013 08:00

Though you might not spot the tweaks to the new Vauxhall Insignia on the outside, there are big changes afoot under the bonnet and in the cabin. It’s also cheaper than the outgoing model, and will be officially revealed at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2013. UK deliveries start in October, with prices starting from £16,279. What are the ...

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Vauxhall Insignia facelift (2013) first pictures of overhauled Insignia

Vauxhall Insignia facelift (2013) first pictures of overhauled Insignia

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 12 June 2013 08:00

Though you might not spot the tweaks to the new Vauxhall Insignia on the outside, there are big changes afoot under the bonnet and in the cabin. It’s also cheaper than the outgoing model, and will be officially revealed at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2013. UK deliveries start in October, with prices starting from £16,279. What are the ...

Skoda Octavia vRS (2013) first official pictures

Skoda Octavia vRS (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 05 June 2013 09:00

The Skoda Octavia vRS is back, faster and yet more fuel-efficient than ever. Available in booted hatchback or estate 'Combi' bodystyles, the hot Octavia has sports suspension, an electronic locking differential and as before, a choice of petrol or diesel engines. They're more powerful this time round though... How fast is the new Skoda Octavia vRS? Opt for petrol and ...

Peugeot 308 (2014) first pictures of Peugeot's new Focus-fighter

Peugeot 308 (2014) first pictures of Peugeot's new Focus-fighter

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 13 May 2013 09:00

This is Peugeot's all-new family hatchback: the 308. Yep, that's right: Peugeot isn't rolling over to the '309' moniker, but don't be fooled: the new 308's design looks worlds apart from the off-the-pace outgoing car. Sticking with the same model names for all future cars will simplify the range for consumers, reckons Peugeot: it's a demonstration of the fightback to rebuild ...

Skoda Rapid Sport concept (2013) first official pictures

Skoda Rapid Sport concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 08 May 2013 09:30

Skoda is taking this Rapid Sport concept to the 2013 Wörthersee show. The cosmetically hotted-up Rapid is the latest VW Group car to get a modified version for the Wörthersee enthusiast’s show, though CAR hears the Rapid won’t get a production performance version. What puts the ‘Sport’ into the Skoda Rapid Sport concept? The two-tone red and silver concept car ...

Kia Soul (2013) first official pictures

Kia Soul (2013) first official pictures

Rated 1 out of 51

Ollie Kew, 28 March 2013 15:00

This is the new Kia Soul. For its second generation, Kia's quirky supermini crossover has adopted design cues from the 2012 Trackster concept, and sits on a wider, stiffer chassis. The boxy Soul has been a huge hit with young drivers in America, but can this second-gen version also woo British buyers? Read on for the details, and deliver your ...

Audi A3 and S3 Saloon (2013) first official pictures

Audi A3 and S3 Saloon (2013) first official pictures

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Ollie Kew, 27 March 2013 09:00

Audi has plugged the slender gap between the five-door Audi A3 Sportback and A4 saloon with this new model: the A3 Saloon. Available in the full range of A3 powertrain and trim options, a 296bhp S3 version will follow in a few months, as seen in these first official pictures. How do I pigeonhole the Audi A3 Saloon? It's a ...

BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo (2013) first official pictures

BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo (2013) first official pictures

Rated 4.5 out of 54.5

Ollie Kew, 28 February 2013 09:00

Alpina has revealed the first teaser shots of its hot 3-series supersaloon, the B3 BiTurbo, which packs 404bhp and 442lb ft. It's a BMW M3 by another name. The nitty gritty technical details will be revealed in full at next week's 2013 Geneva motor show, but for now read on for the spec of Alpina's potential giant-killer... What's under the bonnet ...

Volvo revamps S60, V60 and XC60 for 2013

Volvo revamps S60, V60 and XC60 for 2013

Rated 3 out of 53

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? ...

Nissan Note (2013) first pictures of Euro-spec supermini

Nissan Note (2013) first pictures of Euro-spec supermini

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Ollie Kew, 18 February 2013 09:00

Nissan has designed, engineered and will build its new Note mini-MPV in the UK. The second-gen Note packs better safety and driver assistance tech into an altogether more fashionable body than its cute but uninpsiring predecessor. Does it have enough talent to cause nightmares for the Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz? Read on for the full details of the 2013 ...

BMW 3-series Gran Turismo (2013) first official pictures

BMW 3-series Gran Turismo (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 07 February 2013 09:00

This is the latest member of the BMW 3-series family: the taller, roomer 3-series Gran Turismo. BMW claims the 3GT is designed to give the dynamic handling of a saloon, the rakish looks of a coupe and more space than an estate. Has BMW found the Holy Grail, or is this a case of Jack of all trades and master of none? ...

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