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The first episode of Top Gear’s thirteenth series aired in June 2009, featuring a Ferrari FXX test, a Lotus Evora review and Michael Schumacher as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
The Jaguar XF 3.0-litre Diesel S won the ‘Money No Object’ prize at the 2009 Towcar Awards, beating 39 rivals for its blend of performance, stability and refinement.
BMW introduces xDrive all-wheel drive to the 750i and 750Li saloons for the 2010 model year, pairing V8 TwinPower Turbo power with new traction technology.
With 403bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-400 became the most powerful and accelerative Evo ever sold by the brand.
A Blu Oceano Quattroporte Sport GTS delivered in Swindon marks the 1,000th UK registration for Maserati’s flagship saloon, five years after its British debut.
Volkswagen will unveil the new 265 PS Scirocco R at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, featuring a reworked 2.0-litre engine and uprated chassis.
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat R Line arrives in UK showrooms with sportier styling, extra standard kit and a choice of petrol and diesel engines, starting at £17,040.
Volkswagen has announced the 2009 Phaeton featuring a new V6 FSI engine, updated infotainment, and a raft of refinements to keep its flagship saloon competitive.
Fiat has launched the Panda 4x4 Glam Edition, adding a pearl white paint, aluminium roof bars and new 15-inch alloys to its compact off-roader.
The facelifted 2009 Skoda Octavia arrives in the UK with updated styling, new engines and a price range stretching from £9,280 to £18,749.
The 2009 Mercedes E-Class Coupe debuts ahead of its Geneva show launch, introducing efficient new engines and a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd.
Porsche's 2009 911 GT3 RSR arrives with a larger 4.0-litre flat-six, revised aerodynamics and updated electronics for customer teams in GT2 endurance racing.
Skoda has introduced a 500-unit Octavia vRS Limited Edition for 2009, offering Italian leather seats, unique alloys and extra equipment for a £750 premium over the standard vRS.
The new AMG sports package for the 2009 Mercedes E-Class brings performance styling and chassis upgrades across the model range, launching alongside the saloon in March 2009.
The second-generation Skoda Superb has secured the Car of the Year 2009 title in its home market, topping the middle and upper-middle class category against 42 competitors.
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.
Jeremy Clarkson takes the Porsche 911 GT2 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 to the Top Gear test track as Season 12 begins in November 2008.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.