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Kia K9 (2012) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Mark Hamilton, 02 May 2012 15:06

Kia has launched its new K9 flagship saloon in Korea. The rear-drive V6-engined saloon, dubbed K9 in Kia's domestic market nomenclature, is a first move upmarket for Hyundai's erstwhile budget brand. CAR picked up word of the new Kia last year, when it seemed that Kia would get a V8-engined flagship to match the range-topping Hyundai Equus. It didn't quite ...

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Kia K9 (2012) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Mark Hamilton, 02 May 2012 15:06

Kia has launched its new K9 flagship saloon in Korea. The rear-drive V6-engined saloon, dubbed K9 in Kia's domestic market nomenclature, is a first move upmarket for Hyundai's erstwhile budget brand. CAR picked up word of the new Kia last year, when it seemed that Kia would get a V8-engined flagship to match the range-topping Hyundai Equus. It didn't quite ...

VW Polo R Line (2012) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Mark Hamilton, 30 April 2012 07:52

Sportiness is not a word normally associated with the VW Polo. Even in GTI guise the current VW Polo is a rather sober driving experience compared to more exuberant rivals like the Renaulsport Clio or upcoming Ford Fiesta ST. There's nothing wrong with that, but with a WRC campaign on the horizon and a sensible-shoes donor car on its hands, ...

Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette (2011) first official pictures

Rated 2 out of 52

Mark Hamilton, 24 June 2011 16:55

Aston Martin have teamed up with French fashion retailer Colette to produce the Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette. It's a 14 unit limited edition produced through the Aston Martin Works Tailored customisation programme, and available through Colette's Paris store. Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette: the fashionista's Aston Martin Colette (it's supposed to be lower-case, like Audi's spelling of Quattro) stylists have left ...

BMW M3 CRT (2011) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Mark Hamilton, 24 June 2011 13:30

This is the BMW M3 CRT. It's a lightweight special edition, mating track-spec technology from the M3 GTS with the M3 saloon body. The M3 CRT was unveiled at a BMW M function prior to the 2011 Nurburgring 24hr race this weekend. M3 CRT: Cathode Ray Tube? Why put an old TV in an M car? That's M3 Carbon Racing ...

Citroen DS4 (2011) UK pricing announced

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Mark Hamilton, 22 June 2011 13:00

In the recent buzz about the DS5 crossover, you may have forgotten about Citroen's middle child of the DS range, the DS4. Unveiled last year at the 2010 Paris motor show, the DS4 is a five-door crossover hatchback based around the current Citroen C4. Citroen DS4: trim levels DScribed The DS4 will be available in three trim levels: DSign, DStyle ...

Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy (2011) first pictures

Rated 2 out of 52

Mark Hamilton, 10 June 2011 13:01

Renaultsport fanatics rejoice! Renault have dusted-off the Trophy nameplate for the new Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy, a 500-unit limited edition model. Set to debut at the World Series by Renault race at the Nurburgring on 18-19 June 2011, the Megane 265 Trophy has been developed to take on hot-hatch rivals including VW Group's Scirocco R and Golf R. I've been in a cave since ...

Vauxhall Astra GTC (2011) more official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Mark Hamilton, 07 June 2011 00:01

This is the Vauxhall Astra GTC, Luton's new three-door rival for the Renault Megane and VW Scirocco. It's an important car for GM, expected to take up to 20% of all Astra orders, and the UK is traditionally the biggest market in Europe for the three-door Astra. Vauxhall Astra GTC: design and packaging The Astra GTC may be related to the ...

Mini Coupe (2011) specifications announced

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Mark Hamilton, 06 June 2011 15:30

Mini has announced the basic specifications for the upcoming Mini Coupe, due to launch later in summer 2011. Mini Coupe: the spec levels The car will be available in four specification levels, starting with Mini Cooper Coupe's naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine. From there it's on to the 1.6 turbocharged petrol Mini Cooper S Coupe, 2.0 turbodiesel Cooper SD Coupe, and the ...

BMW 1-series hatchback (2011) first official pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Mark Hamilton, 06 June 2011 09:45

BMW has peeled the last pieces of camouflage sheeting from their F20 1-series and announced details of the upcoming entry-level car. BMW 1-series: the evolutionary new look As revealed in CAR's spy images last month, the 1-series is a clear evolution of its predecessor, featuring smoother lines but a more aggressively-angled front-end. The new headlight design dominates the nose, providing ...

VW Golf R Cabriolet Concept (2011) arrives at Worthersee

Rated 2 out of 52

Mark Hamilton, 03 June 2011 09:30

VW Group's slow reveal of one-off concept cars continues at the Worthersee Tour on the shore of Lake Worthersee in Austria. This time it's parent brand VW, who have released details on its Golf R Cabriolet concept. VW Golf R Cabriolet Concept: the top-down Rather than inject its supermini with 496bhp steroids or decapitate its rally car, volkswagen has decided to blend two ...

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