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Jaguar has updated the 2009 XJ saloon with more standard features across the range, keeping prices unchanged for UK buyers despite the added equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Euro NCAP has awarded the Volvo XC60's Whiplash Protection System its highest rating after the SUV excelled in a series of rear-impact safety tests.
Ferrari’s first use of direct petrol injection debuts in the California, with Bosch supplying the complete high-pressure system for the 4.3-litre V8.
Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor is recalling nearly 18,000 Hover CUVs built between April 2005 and July 2006 due to a steering gear problem that may cause difficult handling.
BMW will recall 2,500 2008-2009 M3s fitted with the optional double clutch transmission to address a software issue that can lead to engine stalling during rapid deceleration.
GMC sets Sierra Hybrid at $39,365 and Pontiac G3 at $14,995 as both models prepare to reach American dealerships in early 2009.
Chevrolet has confirmed the 2009 Silverado Hybrid will start at $38,995 for 2WD models, with production beginning December 2008 and deliveries expected in early 2009.
A high-performance Audi RS6 modified by ABT was severed in half after leaving the road near Goesdorf, yet the driver escaped with only minor injuries.
Autobytel.com and MyRide.com editors have selected the 2009 Kia Borrego as their 'Best Kept Secret', highlighting its strong V6 and V8 options, safety credentials and value.
Audi’s TT RS, caught in pre-production testing, will use a new 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine and arrive in coupe and roadster forms in 2009.
A Canadian craftsman spent years fabricating a Lamborghini Countach replica by hand in his basement, eventually removing a wall to extract the finished car.
Swiss tuner Hirsch has revealed its 2009 Saab 9-3 Cabrio upgrade, adding a carbon fibre body kit, 300hp from the V6, and uprated chassis hardware.
Australian artist Matthew Harrison fitted a Hummer H3 with hand-built wooden wagon wheels for a central London gallery installation in 2008, blending automotive engineering and sculpture.
Citroën marked the 2CV’s 60th birthday at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with a one-off Hermès edition, featuring bespoke leather and canvas detailing throughout.
The third-generation Renault Mégane arrives with fresh styling, lighter construction and a choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines, targeting the C-segment with hatchback and coupé bodies.
Citroën’s Hypnos concept, revealed with a diesel-electric hybrid drivetrain and advanced cabin technology, points to the brand’s ambitions in the crossover SUV segment.
Seat has unveiled the Exeo, its first B-segment saloon, at the Paris Motor Show, offering six Euro 5-compliant engines and a choice of three trim levels from spring 2009.