Saloon cars (10 articles)
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BMW unveils the new M3
420bhp monster due in September 10 April 2007 12:21 GMT TweetBMW has finally lifted the lid on its latest M3 Coupé.
The new 4.0-litre V8 engine develops a massive 420bhp at a whopping 8300rpm and 62mph can be reached in 4.8 seconds. Power is transferred to the road by a six-speed manual gearbox and... -
Saab AlcoKey praised
Breathe Easy 22 December 2006 15:16 GMT TweetSaab has been given an award in recognition of a device that prevents drunk people from driving.
The AlcoKey, now being trialled on a widespread basis in Sweden, is smaller than a mobile phone, and incorporates a flip-top cover with a mouth... -
Audi R8 goes disco
R8 My Car 21 December 2006 16:58 GMT TweetThe Y-front moisteningly beautiful Audi R8, due out in spring, has gone all disco.
The 187mph two-seater sports car will come with an optional interior lighting package (who knew we needed one of them?) that will see the addition of LED... -
Exports of South Korean cars will hit a record high this year
Korea Change 20 December 2006 18:31 GMT TweetThe Koreans are coming. Exports of South Korean cars and parts will hit a record high of £23 billion by the end of the year.
The ministry of commerce, industry and energy in Seoul said auto exports were expected to reach 2.7 million units,... -
Second-Hand Boom For 300C
More expensive second hand than brand new 13 December 2006 15:08 GMT TweetChrysler’s preposterous yet wonderful 300C has achieved a rare feat in the motoring world: its second-hand value is actually higher than its list price.
According to Glass’s Guide to resale values, an 06 plate 300C 3.0 V6 CRD saloon with... -
Mitsubishi release all-new Lancer sports saloon
Prancing Lancer 11 December 2006 11:11 GMT TweetAiling Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi has released pictures and details of its all-new Lancer sports saloon.
The latest Lancer takes its aesthetic cue from its Concept-X and Concept-Sportback creations from last year. That means it gets an... -
Jaguar to build all-new saloon
Producing a brand new sports saloon next year 28 November 2006 12:17 GMT TweetAiling Jaguar Cars has surprised pundits by announcing that it will be producing a brand new sports saloon next year.
The Jaguar XF, which will make its public debut next autumn, replaces the much-derided although rather good S-Type. Designed... -
Maybach launches the £340,000 62S
Maybach Force Be With You 17 November 2006 12:14 GMT TweetMaybach’s new flagship model is the world’s most powerful chauffer-driven saloon. Quite why anyone other than Simon Cowell or the leader of a military junta would need a 612bhp V12 luxury car is anyone’s guess.
Then again, at a shade over... -
Chrysler 300C CRD Touring review
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Are the Americans invading?
4 November 2006 6:00 GMT
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Chrysler, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge ... no, we’re not on the long straight highways that criss-cross the USA. We’re on sedate country lanes in Berkshire, Cheshire, Somerset and Lancashire.
The Americans are invading. In a country once... -
MG planing a trio of new saloon models plus revamped MG TF
Running On MG 16 August 2006 12:33 GMT TweetThe new Chinese owners of quintessential Brit car brand MG are planning to launch a trio of new saloon models as well as revamping the existing TF model and thrusting it on an unsuspecting United States.
According to Duke Hale, CEO of the catchy-named...