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New Nissan 370Z: first official photos

Rated 4 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 29 October 2008 11:00

These are the world's first pictures of the new Nissan 370Z. Released ahead of the 370Z’s official debut at the LA Auto Show in November 2008, these three photographs reveal the new look of Nissan’s latest Z car. More pictures and the full technical details of the 370Z will be released on Wednesday 19 November, so come back to CAR ...

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New Nissan 370Z: first official photos

Rated 4 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 29 October 2008 11:00

These are the world's first pictures of the new Nissan 370Z. Released ahead of the 370Z’s official debut at the LA Auto Show in November 2008, these three photographs reveal the new look of Nissan’s latest Z car. More pictures and the full technical details of the 370Z will be released on Wednesday 19 November, so come back to CAR ...

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Caterham R300 Superlight unveiled

Rated 3.5 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 28 October 2008 10:30

Caterham has released its latest Superlight Seven model, the R300. Powered by a 2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine, tweaked by Caterham Powertrain to produce 175bhp, the new R300 will sprint to 60mph in 4.5 seconds.  How lightweight is this Caterham R300 Superlight? The new R300 weighs a mere 515kg, just 15kg more than CAR’s long-term 1.6-litre Superlight. Combined with the new ...

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Mercedes coupes: the next generation

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Georg Kacher, 14 October 2008 13:28

Mercedes is to shake up its entire family of coupes, CAR hears. The changes kick off with the new E-class coupe and will include a proper new C-class coupe (instead of today’s short-cut CLC), as well as repositioning the top-dog CL. The CLK badge will die next year, replaced by the E-class coupe. It was shown in concept guise as ...

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Ford Focus RS has 1000 UK orders

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Nick Eaton, 11 September 2008 16:05

Ford UK has confirmed its dealers have received more than 1000 orders for the new Focus RS, despite the rampant hot hatch having only been unveiled at the British motor show two months ago. By way of comparison, Ford UK only sold 2200 previous-generation Focus RS models in two whole years. Is that new green hue popular on the Ford Focus RS? According to ...

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Jetstream SC250 first pictures

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Ben Whitworth, 26 August 2008 09:32

This is the new Jetstream SC250, a Cornwall-based newcomer to Britain’s low-volume sportscar industry – and arguably the most eye-wateringly ugly car we’ve seen in a very long time. The lightweight two-seater is powered by Vauxhall’s turbo 2.0-litre unit – lifted from the Astra VXR – and it’s priced at £29,495. Well. I’m stunned. I can't believe that someone at ...

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Hyundai plots UK imports of Genesis Coupe

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Ben Whitworth, 17 August 2008 17:49

Spurred on by massive interest in its Genesis Coupe Concept at the British International Motor Show, Hyundai UK is seriously considering importing a small number of the muscular 306bhp V6-engined coupes in left-hand drive format to sate local demand. When will Hyundai decided to import the Genesis Coupe? At the moment, test engineers from Hyundai’s UK headquarters are undertaking evaluation drives ...

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Ford Focus RS photo leak

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Tim Pollard, 11 June 2008 17:50

These leaked, blinding lime-green photos of the new Ford Focus RS have surfaced on the internet today – nearly a month ahead of the planned unveiling of Ford's new hot hatch. However, CAR has learned that they are computer-generated images of the Focus RS and do not reveal the finished item, which will be launched at the 2008 London motor ...

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Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 concept: first pictures

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Ben Pulman, 22 May 2008 13:00

Who’d have thought a little gathering in Austria could give birth to three stunning concept cars. This is VW's new Scirocco GT24 concept and it's appearing at the Wörthersee Tour alongside the Audi TT and A3 Clubsport Quattros. The Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 concept is a road version of the trio of racecars (pictured bottom far right) that will compete in this weekend’s Nürburgring 24-hour race. ...

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Infiniti to launch G37 roadster

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Tim Pollard (artist's impression by Radovan Varicak), 13 May 2008 12:53

Nissan's upmarket brand Infiniti has announced it will build a roadster version of the G37 coupe – aimed squarely at the BMW 3-series Coupe Convertible. And the Ferrari California isn't the only folding tin-top being announced this week; the G37 will also be launched as a CC with a multi-piece metal roof that stows at the flick of a switch.  ...

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BMW wins 2008 International Engine of the Year

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Ben Pulman, 08 May 2008 10:21

BMW’s petrol twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight six has won the 2008 International Engine of the Year award. It’s the engine’s second successive victory and BMW’s record-breaking fourth consecutive win. BMW has scooped the top award in six of the last ten years. Is there something in the water in Munich?   BMW also picked up awards for its 4.0-litre V8, 5.0-litre V10 ...

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