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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante (2013) first official pictures

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Ollie Kew, 19 June 2013 00:30

New models are coming thick and fast in Aston Martin's centenary year: here’s the drop-top Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The soft-top flagship is the first convertible Aston with a carbon body, making the stiffest and most powerful drop-top it has ever built. Its 565bhp drivetrain has been taken straight from the Aston Martin Vanquish coupe – the most powerful Aston ...

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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante (2013) first official pictures

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Ollie Kew, 19 June 2013 00:30

New models are coming thick and fast in Aston Martin's centenary year: here’s the drop-top Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The soft-top flagship is the first convertible Aston with a carbon body, making the stiffest and most powerful drop-top it has ever built. Its 565bhp drivetrain has been taken straight from the Aston Martin Vanquish coupe – the most powerful Aston ...

BMW 4-series coupe (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 14 June 2013 16:00

These are the first official pictures of the new BMW 4-series coupe. The replacement for the existing 3-series coupe, it mixes the shape of the Concept 4-series with toned-down details from the regular F30-gen 3-series saloon. The rear-drive, 2+2-seater coupe will go on UK sale in October 2013, after its in the metal debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show ...

Porsche Le Mans challenger (2014) in testing

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Damion Smy, 12 June 2013 12:30

Porsche's 2014 Le Mans challenger has completed its first test today at the maker’s Weissach test track in Germany. Porsche will take on stablemate Audi and rivals Toyota in the 2014 World Endurance Championship, which sees a significant change in the regulations that may well shake up Audi’s domination of the series and its stranglehold on the Le Mans 24hrs. ...

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 ...

Peugeot RCZ R to debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Ollie Kew, 10 June 2013 15:35

The Peugeot RCZ R is the hottest version yet of the RCZ coupe and will make its world debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Audi TTS-rivalling RCZ R will be seen in both the static display and in high-speed action on the Goodwood hillclimb, ahead of UK deliveries kicking off in early 2014. What modifications turn a ...

Skoda Octavia vRS (2013) first official pictures

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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 ...

Pagani Zonda Revolucion (2013) first pictures of ultimate 790bhp Zonda

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Ollie Kew, 04 June 2013 10:00

Is the new Pagani Zonda Revolucion the Nurburgring lap-record holder in waiting? The Zonda Revolucion (Revolution in Spanish) is a fettled version of the track-only Zonda R, boasting more power and F1-derived brake and aerodynamic know-how. It should easily be able to eclipse the Zonda R's record-breaking 6min 47sec Nürburgring lap time, but you’ll need fast money, too. Available to order now, the five ...

Porsche 911 50 Years Edition (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 04 June 2013 07:00

Here’s the inevitable special edition 911 to celebrate Porsche’s rear-engined icon’s half-century. The 911 50 Years Edition uses the Carrera 4’s 44mm-wider-than-standard body, rear-wheel drive and the Carrera S’s 395bhp 3.8-litre flat-six engine in either seven-speed manual or PDK form. In a nod to the 911’s birth year, only 1963 examples will be produced, each costing a cool £92,587 – ...

Nissan Micra facelift (2013) first official pictures

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Ollie Kew, 03 June 2013 12:01

Nissan’s tried to inject some of the styling fizz of the Juke into the Micra supermini, with a package of visual tweaks for 2013. The cabin’s had a nip and tuck too, and Nissan has confirmed prices won’t rise sharply versus the current £9800-14,000 range. What’s new for the latest Nissan Micra? A Juke-style front grille, new front bumper, triangular ...

Volvo V60 D6 Plug-In Hybrid (2013) CAR review

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Damion Smy, 30 May 2013 14:30

This is a £48,000 Volvo estae, but it's no tyre-smoking Polestar performance version. The V60 Plug-In Hybrid has a part-time electric mode, and boasts some typically astounding combined economy figures. But does the idea work in the rear world, and can that price tag be justified? Read on for the CAR verdict. Why would you buy Volvo V60 D6 Plug-In ...

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