Hyundai i30 Blue Drive tested

Hyundai’s come a long way in recent years as it broadens the breadth and depth of its line-up and backs it up with a buyer friendly five year warranty.

MG reveals first SUV in Beijing

MG has unveiled its first SUV model in concept form at this week’s Beijing Auto Show.

The MG Icon was designed by the brand’s global design team headed by British director Anthony Williams-Kenny.

Skoda confirms UK launch of Rapid hatchback

Skoda has confirmed its all-new compact hatchback will be called the Rapid and is likely to reach UK dealerships in November.

Subaru XV tested

As an all wheel drive specialist without an SUV it was just a matter of time before Subaru joined the fast growing crossover sector. Enter the all-new XV which debuted in UK showrooms at the beginning of the year.

Nissan confirms hatchback return

From 2014 Nissan dealers will be selling a medium sized hatchback for the first time since the Almera was discontinued in 2006.

In a high profile announcement in Japan, prime minister David Cameron confirmed the, as yet unnamed, model will be produced in Sunderland in 2014.

Jaguar confirms F-Type for 2013

Jaguar has confirmed it will launch an all-new F-Type in mid 2013.

The all-new two-seater convertible will be built at Castle Bromwich and will be based on an aluminium chassis structure.

Dacia pre-orders to start in June

Dacia has started a 100 day countdown to its UK pre-launch on 28 June by urging car buyers to put their new and used purchasing decisions on hold until it announces the final pricing of its Duster SUV.

Convertible Range Rover Evoque revealed

Land Rover has revealed the first images of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible which it will show in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The car is thought to be a thinly disguised version of the production model Land Rover is planning to bring to market.

Range Rover Evoque tested

A sure sign of liking a new car is when you find reasons to forgive the various shortcomings. The Range Rover Evoque is a perfect example. Poor rear visibility, clumsy three-door rear access, a thirsty petrol engine and hefty asking price need to be weighed against the sheer bravado of Land Rover’s new baby.

Detroit Motor Show highlights

This week’s Detroit Motor Show highlighted the resurgence taking place in the US car market…