Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake
You've seen the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake, here's the AMG version. Powered by an AMG 5.5 litre V8 biturbo engine with 525 hp and 700 Nm, the CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake does …
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Fiat 500L – new five-door hatch powered by TwinAir engine, Lavazza coffee and Beats by Dr. Dre
MINI has the Countryman, now Fiat has the 500L, L for Large. Announced earlier this year, the production 500L made its debut in Turin last week. It retains a fair bit of …
Mitsubishi Proudia and Dignity – rebadged Infiniti M
Not too long ago, there were talks that Proton was seeking to rebadge the Nissan Fuga a.k.a. Infiniti M as the new Perdana. That one didn't materialise, but Proton's old Japanese friend …
Mazda MX-5 upgraded and now being sold in Japan
One would think that a car like this would never need any upgrades but Mazda has seen fit to sweeten the MX-5 a bit more. And it is now available for purchase …
Renault Clio – fourth-generation hatch breaks cover
Renault has unveiled its fourth-generation Clio, which is set to make its market debut in Europe after its public showing at the Paris Motor Show in September. Available only in five-door form, …
McLaren MP4-12C Spider – now with infinite headroom
It is bound to happen; almost every coupe in existence has a showier, drop-top twin. So here it is, the McLaren 12C Spider, made from the same carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis of the …
Kia Sportage KX-4: 181hp flagship diesel Sportage
Inside the engine bay of this Kia Sportage KX-4 SUV is a 2.0 litre CRDi turbodiesel engine, with a revised variable geometry turbocharger, higher-pressure piezo injectors and software mapping, which creates 181 …
Citroën C5 receives styling and tech updates
It may not look like it but the C5 Salon and Tourer have together sold over 400,000 units worldwide since it went on sale in the UK in 2008. This year, the …
Honda Jazz gets jazzed-up in the United Kingdom
Honda, in the UK, has just released the Jazz Si, a limited edition of the supermini. This Jazz Si essentially comes with a refreshed look and revised suspension setup. The Jazz Si …
Mazda Flairwagon – cute and for Japan only
Japan is world renowned for producing things that are cute, and here’s one more. Introducing the Mazda Flairwagon, a micro-mini tall wagon that's being sold only in Japan. It's essentially a rebadged …
Renault Espace IV gets facelift, better economy
The Renault Espace IV has been with us since 2003, and it now looks pretty out of place wearing the marque's previous generation face. That's no longer a problem, thanks to a …
MINI Clubvan – first premium compact delivery van
As expected, the MINI Clubvan has successfully made the journey from concept to production, and the newborn is virtually identical with the Geneva concept. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of …
Proton S16 FLX – the update arrives in Australia
Some quick news about the Proton Saga in Australia. Two and a half years after its introduction there, the original S16 has been replaced in the Oz lineup by the current FLX …
Citroën C4 L – range-topping act for China and Russia
Citroën is aiming to expand its presence in the global market with a couple of new models - we've seen the C-Elysée, and the second offering is the C4 L. The sedan …
Citroën C-Elysée – a car for international markets
Here is the Citroën C-Elysée, one of two cars that the French carmaker will bank on to expand internationally. The car, which looks like it shares roots with the Peugeot 301, is …
New Continental GT Speed is the fastest production Bentley ever – 0-100 in 4.2s, 329 km/h top speed
This is the mega performance Speed version of the second-generation Bentley Continental GT, and it's the fastest production model ever to roll out from Crewe. Orders are being taken now, with deliveries …
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon with a new family face
Launched in 2009, the C-segment Chevrolet Cruze has been a great success for GM, with 1.3 million units sold worldwide up to the first quarter of 2012. The Cruze family now welcomes …
Aston Martin Vanquish – the new AM 310 arrives
Aston Martin has announced the debut of its new Vanquish, and the Super Grand Tourer rolls in offering the latest take on the brand’s iconic visual language. The AM 310, as it's …
Kia Sorento SUV facelifted, interior upgraded
Kia's large Sorento SUV has been facelifted, and will go on sale later this year. According to Kia, changes include a re-engineered bodyshell, enhanced powertrains for best-in-class fuel economy with lower emissions, …
Audi RS4 Avant – a 450 hp wagon wet dream
Nice as it is, the Audi SQ5 TDI you saw this morning was just the appetiser - here's the main meal. This is the third-generation Audi RS4 Avant, and like the two …
