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The new Renault Clio rewrites the rule book
Renault is presenting the all-new Clio, the fifth generation of the automotive icon, having sold some 15 million units. Launched in 1990 the Clio has become Groupe Renault’s best-selling model worldwide. In a remarkable sales performance, Clio sales...
The Fiat Panda Trussardi is luxury on wheels
Fiat Panda Trussardi, the first luxury Panda to spring from the partnership between two brands that made history in their respective industries, bringing the best of Italian manufacturing in the world, has debuted and kicked off the first co-branding...
The performance festival for all car fans
It's all about cars here: from November 30 to December 8, the Essen Motor Show, the performance festival for all car fans, will open at Messe Essen. More than 500 exhibitors and over 300,000 expected visitors will create great emotions throughout the...
Golden classic award for vintage Mercedes-Benz models
Mercedes-Benz received the Goldener Klassiker (golden classic) award no less than four times on October 29: readers of the Auto Bild Klassik magazine voted the S-Class series 126, introduced in 1979, in the saloon category, the series R 129 SL,...
On-demand car service for ‘Paris-Saclay Autonomous Lab’ project by Renault
On November 8, throughout the Paris-Saclay urban campus, a panel of some 100 people used Groupe Renault’s on-demand car service as part of the ‘Paris-Saclay Autonomous Lab’ project. This daytime service, using electric, autonomous and shared Renault...
Another revving success for Auto e Moto d’Epoca
The 36th edition of Auto e Moto d’Epoca set a new record with 130,000 visitors attending the event dedicated to the world of vintage cars, organised by Intermeeting in the Padua Fair pavilions. The slogan for the 2019 edition of the event was 'Cars...
The sky isn’t the limit: drones set to revolutionise logistics
Forest fire prevention, border patrol and even tax inspection – drones can increasingly be seen in the sky and their purposes are constantly multiplying. Now there is a new use for them: transporting car parts. Partnering with Grupo Sesé, Seat has...
Kia Motors gains record market share
Kia Motors sold 120,846 units in Europe during the third quarter of 2019, resulting in record year-to-date sales for the brand, according to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Kia’s European sales volumes...
BMW says profit hikes helped by new models despite technology costs
BMW has reported that net profit increased 11.5 per cent from a year ago to €1.55 billion in the third quarter. The car maker said the figures were helped by a rejuvenated model line and the absence of last year’s market disruptions due to troubles...
Rolls-Royce sales up 42 per cent thanks to Cullinan SUV
Rolls-Royce has sold 42 per cent more cars in the first nine months of 2019 when compared with the same period last year. The luxury carmaker, which is owned by German firm BMW Group but builds its cars near Goodwood in England, saw worldwide sales...
Audi introduces rear-wheel-drive R8 to supercar line-up
Audi has brought back the rear-wheel-drive R8, this time making it a permanent fixture in its sports car line-up. The previous generation’s rear-driven R8, dubbed RWS, was a limited run model, but this new version, badged RWD, will be available to all...
Car buyers face €4,600 premium for Elton John’s old Aston Martin
A car first owned by Sir Elton John is being sold for £4,000 (€4,600) more than similar versions. Automotive website Auto Trader said the premium is partly due to the Aston Martin DB7 being previously driven by the music superstar. The 1996 Volante...
Aston Martin teams up with Brough Superior on new motorcycle
Aston Martin has revealed its first-ever motorcycle, created in partnership with Brough Superior. Called the AMB 001, the bike is a track-only special limited to just 100 units – with each costing €108,000. At its heart sits a turbocharged engine...
Long-term report: What I’ve learnt driving a BMW i3
I always knew that running an electric car as a long-term test vehicle would be something of an education, but I wasn’t prepared for quite how much it would change my perception of motoring. Now, as I’ve waved goodbye to the BMW i3 after four months,...
The best final edition cars of all time
It may be that a nameplate is being discontinued or that a new model is on the way, but manufacturers have a habit of celebrating a car with one final, last-gasp hurrah. These finales caused a sparkle in the motoring world. Here are some of the...
Skoda reveals all about new Octavia – except what it looks like
Skoda has revealed almost everything you need to know about its forthcoming Octavia update, but has kept the car’s styling hidden beneath camouflage. The Czech firm says it has ‘totally renewed’ its best-selling model, offering traditional and...
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The Porsche Panamera GTS becomes the model’s new sweet spot
What is it? Once ridiculed for gopping looks and ‘not being a real Porsche’, the Panamera saw itself revitalised as a head-turning and genuinely appealing option when it moved into its second generation in 2017. In a very not-Porsche-like fashion...
Bentley Motors loses trademark battle against family-run Manchester firm
A family-run clothing business has won a court battle against luxury car manufacturer Bentley over a long-running trademark dispute. In a ruling at the High Court in London on Friday, a judge concluded the car maker had infringed the trademark rights...
