Saloons

Modified Skoda Octavia vRS breaks 200mph at Bonneville

A specially prepared Skoda Octavia vRS has become the first Skoda to exceed 200mph, recording 202.15mph at Bonneville Speed Week in August 2011.

Next Mazda6 and RX to Use Toyota RWD Platform, Reports Suggest

Mazda is reportedly planning to base its next-generation Mazda6 saloon and revived RX sports car on a Toyota rear-wheel drive platform, signalling a shift towards premium and performance segments.

Volkswagen plots electric flagship to succeed Phaeton

Volkswagen is preparing an all-electric luxury saloon concept to preview a successor to the Phaeton, with a debut expected at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Alpina D5 S Diesel Debuts in Frankfurt With 326hp and AWD

Alpina has brought its new D5 S diesel saloon and estate to Frankfurt, pairing a 326hp straight-six with all-wheel drive and signature Buchloe engineering.

DreamCase Turns Tesla Model S Into a Mobile Bedroom

Slovenian firm DreamCase has developed a folding memory foam mattress designed to fit the Tesla Model S, offering owners a quick and comfortable camping solution.

BMW M5 appears early in official videos with M Performance Parts

BMW has released official videos revealing the new M5, including a track session with M Performance Parts, weeks ahead of its commercial launch in February 2018.

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII debuts in London ahead of global launch

HR Owen’s Berkeley Square showroom is the first public venue to display the eighth-generation Phantom, giving London buyers an early look before the official motor show unveiling.

Fisker EMotion to launch with 145 kWh lithium-ion battery

Henrik Fisker confirms the EMotion electric saloon will use a 145 kWh NCM lithium-ion pack from LG Chem, targeting over 400 miles of range and 800-volt rapid charging.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class upgrades voice control and cabin tech

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a major update to the E-Class, adding a new generation of voice control, expanded ambient lighting and upgraded interior options.

Budget Car Owners Report Higher Satisfaction Than Luxury Buyers, Study Shows

The 2017 Auto Express Driver Power survey found Skoda and Kia owners reported higher satisfaction than many luxury brand drivers, with mainstream models topping the rankings.

2018 Buick LaCrosse switches to hybrid as standard and drops entry price

Buick's 2018 LaCrosse introduces a mild hybrid 2.5-litre as the new base engine, replacing the V6 and reducing the starting price by $2,500 in the US.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8: 600hp Saloon Sets New Benchmark for the Brand

Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations has created its most powerful road car yet, with the limited-run XE SV Project 8 delivering 600hp from a supercharged V8.

BMW M3 Pure Edition launched as Australia-only entry model

BMW has introduced the M3 Pure Edition exclusively for Australia, offering the Competition Package as standard and a lower entry price than the regular M3.

Volkswagen outlines 2017 model launches in annual roadmap

Volkswagen’s 2017 product plan includes the new Polo, T-Roc crossover, next-generation Touareg and region-specific models for key global markets.

Acura TLX-L Prototype Debuts at 2017 Auto Shanghai

Acura revealed a long-wheelbase TLX-L prototype at Auto Shanghai 2017, targeting Chinese buyers seeking more rear legroom in midsize luxury saloons.

Audi previews 2018 A8 with aluminium-intensive body teaser

Audi has released a video showing the 2018 A8’s bare structure, highlighting its aluminium-rich construction ahead of the flagship saloon’s full reveal.

2018 Acura TLX debuts at New York with new design and A-Spec trim

Acura revealed the facelifted 2018 TLX at the 2017 New York Auto Show, introducing its new design language and a sportier A-Spec trim with chassis and styling changes.

Tesla Model 3 Prototype Filmed Testing Near Company HQ

A new spy video captures the Tesla Model 3 prototype on public roads near the automaker’s California offices, suggesting the production version will closely mirror the original concept.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance debuts with diamond paint at Geneva

Rolls-Royce presented the Ghost Elegance at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, featuring a paint finish made with 1,000 crushed diamonds and bespoke interior detailing.

Porsche highlights Panamera’s advanced PCM 3.0 system in new video

Porsche’s latest video puts the spotlight on the Panamera’s PCM 3.0 system, which recently earned an engineering award for its user-focused design and technology.

Infiniti Q50 and QX80 Signature Editions debut at 2017 Chicago Auto Show

Infiniti revealed new Signature Edition versions of the Q50 saloon and QX80 SUV at the Chicago Auto Show, offering bundled features at competitive prices.

Mercedes previews A-Class Sedan with Aesthetics A sculpture

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Aesthetics A sculpture as a design preview for its upcoming A-Class Sedan, confirming expansion of its compact range with a new saloon.

2018 BMW M3 brings minor updates and new options

BMW’s high-performance M3 saloon receives a subtle facelift for 2018, adopting design cues from the refreshed M4 and introducing new paint and equipment choices.

Mercedes Employee's W124 200 D Crosses One Million Kilometres

Michael Nickl has driven his 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 D W124 over one million kilometres while working at the Sindelfingen plant, highlighting the model's renowned durability.