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Audi adds a touch of class to the fast-growing PHEV sector with the launch of the A3 e-tron. It may not look it, but rarely has a new Audi lived up to the company’s “Vorsprung durch Technik” (Advancement through Technology) slogan as the new A3 Sportback e-tron. Audi’s first ever …

Fiat teams up with magician Dynamo to help launch 500X compact crossover in 2015. Dynamo and the Fiat 500X will feature in a virtual reality magic experience which will be viewed using special headsets at 676 European events scheduled prior to the showroom debut of the car. “The Power of …

Zero-emission landmark as Renault-Nissan Alliance sells 200,000th electric vehicle. The Renault-Nissan Alliance celebrated the sale of 200,000 electric vehicle in early November and the group also claims to enjoy 58% of the zero-emission global market. Renault-Nissan EVs have driven four billion kilometres – enough to circle the earth 100,000 times. …

British actor Eddie Redmayne is presented with the exclusive ‘Maserati Award’ for Best Breakthrough Actor at the 32nd Turin Film Festival. He was given a commemorative statue of Bologna’s Fountain of Neptune, the monument which inspired Mario Maserati to create the motoring icon’s famous Trident logo. The heart-throb was awarded …

One-off X-Men inspired Kia Sorento to premiere at Australian Open 2015. Kia Motors has teamed up with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote X-Men: Days of Future Past on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, plus Kia’s sponsorship of the Australian Open 2015. The partnership with Fox will see Kia …

Has the cheeky Fiat 500’s big brother, the 500X compact crossover, got the X Factor? Fiat struck gold in 2007 with the launch of the 500. Its cute retro looks were an instant hit. The 500 family was further enlarged with the 500L and 500L MPW. The 500L, and particularly …

Showstopper time as long-awaited Lexus LF-C2 luxury roadster concept is unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Lexus says its designers created edges, planes and curves that allow LF-C2 to project a different character when seen from different angles and in different lighting conditions. The show car’s golden yellow finish has been …

New Mazda CX-3 unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show – and all set to battle the Nissan Juke. The CX-3 is Mazda’s first crossover SUV, will go on sale in Japan in Spring 2015 and will be offered in FWD and 4WD. It will feature Mazda’s latest i-ACTIVSENSE active safety …

Motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss talks Jaguar and Formula One – and explains why he drives a Renault Twizy…. Last week I caught t up with 85-year-old Sir Stirling at the launch of the Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience, where guests can drive or ride in an exclusive selection of …

Your chance to drive classics including a rare D-type from Jaguar’s unique collection. For the first time, Jaguar fans from all over the world are to have the opportunity to drive models from Jaguar’s heritage collection. Based at Jaguar’s 200-acre test facility in Warwickshire, near the home of Jaguar Land …