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TV star and model Melanie Sykes has taken delivery of a sporty Abarth 500C. The new presenter of BT Sport’s MotoGP TV, who’s previously owned a Fiat 500C, wanted another, but with the added performance the 140bhp Abarth can offer. “Having owned the Fiat 500C before, I knew I wanted …

The iconic Subaru Impreza is back on sale in the UK from May 1. A combination of a more favourable exchange rate and customer demand has led to the decision to make the Impreza available again after a year out in 2013. Subaru says the latest version, the Impreza RC, …

Bentley releases first official picture of its much-anticipated luxury SUV. Bentley’s teaser image only shows the front end of the SUV which the car marker claims will be the “most luxurious and powerful SUV on the market”. The radical departure for Bentley is due to hit showrooms in 2015 and …

Get your skates on if you want to own one of only 10 right hand drive Citroen DS3 Cabrio Racing specials. The rally-inspired DS3 is now on sale, but out of 100 examples worldwide, just 10 examples are coming to the UK. Citroën says the limited edition “combines sporting performance, …

Snapshot of UK’s 31.9m cars revealed in biggest auto industry survey As ever, the annual UK automotive census from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has kicked stacks of fascinating facts… There are now 31,917,885 on our roads – a rise of 436,000 in the last year, thanks …

FIFA partner Hyundai selects Iker Casillas and Ricardo Kaká for World Cup roles. Hyundai has chosen Spaniard Iker Casillas and Brazilian Ricardo Kaká as its worldwide brand ambassadors for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Casillas, currently goalkeeper with Real Madrid CF, has participated in three World Cups, while Kaká …

Abarth 695 Biposto revealed – and it’s the fastest Fiat 500 yet. With a top speed of 143mph and billed as having the “best weight-to-power ratio” and “best acceleration” (0-62 mph in 5.9 sec) in its category, it’s the most extreme Abarth ever. The 695 Biposto tips the scales at …

Sporting icon David Beckham has joined Jaguar as brand ambassador for China. The former England star will feature in print and TV advertising campaigns for Jaguar in one of its most significant international markets. “I’ve always been an admirer of Jaguar – from the styling and design to the feel …

Take a look at what’s hot at the 84th Geneva Motor Show Honda FCEV Concept Game-changer time – Honda’s previewing its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, due to arrive in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Black This special edition gets the carbon black …

Vans just got cool – Nissan unveils its E-NV200 all-electric city delivery vehicle Combining the best of Nissan LEAF and NV200 van in one package, Nissan is billing its new e-NV200 as a “game-changing, practical and sustainable” vehicle. Produced alongside its petrol and diesel siblings at Nissan’s factory in Barcelona, …