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A new analysis applying Euro NCAP’s combined safety scoring system to 150 models puts the Citroën C6 at the top, ahead of the C4 and Volkswagen Golf.
The second episode of Top Gear’s twelfth series aired in November 2008, featuring American muscle as Clarkson, Hammond and May put the Corvette ZR1, Cadillac CTS-V and Dodge Challenger SRT8 through their paces.
The 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring five-door will arrive at US dealerships in early 2009, with manual and automatic versions starting below $20,000 including destination.
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi secured the Editor’s Choice award at the 2008 What Van? Awards, while the standard Caddy was highly commended in its class.
H&H re-establishes its partnership with Race Retro, bringing a diverse auction line-up and notable automobilia to Stoneleigh Park from 13 to 15 March 2009.
Fisker Automotive confirmed the production-spec Karma plug-in hybrid will debut at the 2009 Detroit show, with deliveries set for November and a base price of $87,900.
The 2009 Lotus Evora has been voted “Overall Most Rated Car 2008” by iMotor readers, with an overwhelming 95 per cent approval ahead of its spring UK launch.
Chrysler LLC reported in December 2008 that its US operations generated over $29 billion in direct economic activity each year, including wages, pensions, taxes and supplier purchases.
Alfa Romeo has introduced a 250-unit Limited Edition of the 159 saloon, featuring Carbonio black paint, sports suspension, and a 1.9 JTDM diesel engine for £22,168.
A video released in late 2008 puts the spotlight on the ultra-luxurious Maybach 62 S and the high-performance Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition, capturing both models in detail.
Austrian-built KTM X-Bow wins Top Gear’s Sports Car of the Year for 2008, with senior figures Stefan Pierer and Loris Bicocchi named among the magazine’s Men of the Year.
Jaguar has updated the 2009 XJ saloon with more standard features across the range, keeping prices unchanged for UK buyers despite the added equipment.
China’s state information centre expects 9.6 million vehicle sales in 2009, as the country’s market weathers global economic turmoil better than North America.
The Piaggio Porter 4x4, launched in 2008, combined permanent four-wheel drive with compact dimensions to target businesses needing access to difficult or restricted sites.
Maserati introduced its MC Sport Line customisation programme at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show, debuting the package on the GranTurismo S with a focus on racing-inspired carbon fibre upgrades.
Porsche set new records for profit, turnover and vehicle sales in the 2007/08 business year, with the Cayenne driving growth despite global economic uncertainty.
Audi’s 2.7-litre V6 TDI diesel engine, introduced in the late 2000s, brought common rail technology and strong torque to the A4, A5 and A6 ranges.
Jeremy Clarkson takes the new Ford Fiesta for a thorough test while the presenters search for the best Soviet car, with Boris Johnson joining as the star guest.
Amid slowing demand in the West, Bentley aims to make China its second-largest market after the UK, with ambitions to surpass US sales within four years.
A 2008 Economic Policy Institute report projected up to 120,000 Pennsylvania jobs could be lost within a year if General Motors, Ford and Chrysler entered bankruptcy.
Episode 4 of Top Gear’s twelfth series saw James May test the Pagani Zonda F Roadster and the team attempt a cross-Europe economy run, with the Bugatti Veyron also making an appearance.
Dodge’s 2009 Ram 1500 Crew Cab received the top five-star rating for frontal crash protection from US safety regulators, highlighting the brand’s focus on advanced occupant protection features.
Volkswagen has released early details and images of the 2009 Polo, confirming new interior features, updated engines and a launch date set for May 2009.
Fiat teamed up with fashion brand Diesel to create the 500byDIESEL, a limited-edition city car sold exclusively online in the UK from December 2008.