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Meet the 205mph Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo – an epic high-performance sports saloon based on the superb new BMW 7 Series. Now available in the UK, the luxurious B7 develops 600bhp from its 4.4-litre V8, giving it a 0-62mph time of just four seconds. That’s Porsche 911 R, Nissan GT-R, McLaren …

One in four Brits have driven on the wrong side of the road on holiday, according to new research. Getting lost topped the list of mishaps committed by British motorists abroad in the study commissioned by car leasing specialists UK Carline. Top 5 driving mishaps 1. Getting lost (35%) 2. …

A 1984 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection has been completely restored in just three days and is now up for auction. The classic Ford was brought back to life at the recent Silverstone Classic event. eBay, the festival’s official parts and accessories partner, challenged racing driver and car restorer Fergus Walkinshaw …

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the eighth generation of its Phantom limousine. At first glance the flagship car doesn’t look a million miles away from the outgoing model, but there’s a lot more going on. For instance, the signature grille and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot are set …

Growth in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is charging ahead which means that it’s also a good time to consider buying second-hand. The UK market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) saw a record market share of 4.4% in June with more than 10,700 hitting the roads – a rise of …

BMW has announced that the upcoming 100% electric version of the MINI will be built at the Cowley plant near Oxford. The car will go into production in 2019 and the UK will be the main “production location” for the EV. There were fears that the new model would be …

Jaguar has unveiled the XJR575, the most powerful version yet of its flagship saloon – watch it go! Accelerating from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds and with a top speed of 186mph, it’s powered by the F-Type SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine with 567bhp – 25bhp more than the outgoing …

Nearly nine million cars are expected to take to the roads this weekend as the school holidays get underway. Data from RAC Traffic Watch shows traffic will peak on Saturday 22 July with 3.4m heavily laden vehicles making a dash for it. Friday will see 2.5m cars vie for road …

  A new investigation into airport parking has revealed that drivers are paying up to three times more depending on where they fly from. Comparing 30 airports across the UK, car insurance specialist Admiral examined on-site parking prices for a two-week break in the summer holidays, starting on Saturday 22 …

Jaguar has unveiled its second SUV, the compact E-Pace, breaking a world ‘barrel roll’ record in the process at the world premiere. Driven by stunt driver Terry Grant, the car completed a a 15.3 metre-long jump complete with a 270-degree corkscrew, emulating the iconic feat seen in the Bond film, …