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UK electric land speed record broken

A battery-powered car called Nemesis has broken the UK electric vehicle speed record at 148mph

27 September 2012

UK electric land speed record broken

Roof can be opened or closed in 16 seconds at speeds of up to 74mph

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Paris motor show 2012: Citroën DS3 Cabriolet

Open-topped version of the Citroën DS3 gets a canvas roof that can be retracted at motorway speeds

27 September 2012

Paris motor show 2012: Citroën DS3 Cabriolet

Facelifted CR-Z is expected to see power increased. Photo: Paultan.org

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Paris motor show 2012: Facelifted Honda CR-Z makes debut at Indonesia motor show

Honda shows its updated hybrid coupé in Indonesia ahead of its expected Paris debut

21 September 2012

Paris motor show 2012: Facelifted Honda CR-Z makes debut at Indonesia motor show

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McLaren MP4-12C SGP Edition to be revealed at Singapore GP

This weekend’s grand prix could see the reveal of a special McLaren MP4-12C built by McLaren Special Operations

20 September 2012

McLaren MP4-12C SGP Edition to be revealed at Singapore GP

The GT86 will be offered with a range of TRD parts while Toyota mulls a full TRD version

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Paris motor show 2012: Toyota GT86 TRD performance kit announced

TRD Performance Line Accessories for Toyota GT86 will go on sale early next year

20 September 2012

Paris motor show 2012: Toyota GT86 TRD performance kit announced

Facelifted C3 Picasso brings subtle revisions to the front end

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Paris motor show 2012: Citroën C3 Picasso facelift bound for Paris

Citroën has given its C3 Picasso a mid-life facelift, bring subtle styling revisions and new options

17 September 2012

Paris motor show 2012: Citroën C3 Picasso facelift bound for Paris

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Volkswagen Golf on-sale dates revealed: exclusive gallery

Both three and five-door versions of the new Volkswagen Golf will be available from launch

14 September 2012

Volkswagen Golf on-sale dates revealed: exclusive gallery

Nissan has recalled 7,300 Qashqais in the UK owing to a faulty batch of steering wheel bosses

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Quick news: Nissan Qashqai recall; Ferrari enjoys record revenues

Nissan recalls 50,000 Qashqais over steering boss fault; Lamborghini recalls US-spec Gallardos over fire risk; Ferrari profits on the up; Toyota RAV4 EV on sale in California

14 September 2012

Quick news: Nissan Qashqai recall; Ferrari enjoys record revenues

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Video: New Range Rover secrets revealed

Why the Range Rover is one of the world's greats

14 September 2012

Video: New Range Rover secrets revealed

Diesel version shares around 60 per cent of its architecture with the petrol version

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BMW three-cylinder engine revealed

BMW has revealed its new three-cylinder petrol engine, destined for the 1-series, 3-series and next year's new Mini

13 September 2012

BMW three-cylinder engine revealed

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Quick news: Peugeot 3008 hybrid CO2 cut; more AWD Jaguars a possibility

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 gets drivetrain management updates, Lamborghini gets to work on controlled-flex carbonfibre and more AWD Jags could be on the horizon

12 September 2012

Quick news: Peugeot 3008 hybrid CO2 cut; more AWD Jaguars a possibility