This Sunday just gone (UK time) saw the return of the one true Top Gear to British television sets, and to computer screens of net-savvy fans around the world this morning.  Let me tell you: they’ve still got it.

Clarkson pits the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 against the Porsche 911 GT2 – describing the latter as “terrifying”.  [...]

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The stylish Lexus LF-Xh, first revealed late last year in Tokyo and slated to replace the still-sexy but ageing RX, was also previewed last month in Paris. It’s now made the trip down-under for the Sydney Motor Show before going into production in 2009.

The concept will carry its Lexus Hybrid Drive engine through to production, [...]

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Citroen and Sony have released yet another teaser shot of the upcoming Citroen GT Concept, due to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month.

In this pic we get a more detailed look at the front end of the GT, which flaunts a rakish nose, heavy venting, slit-thin headlights and an interesting double-decker front [...]

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Although its official unveiling is slated for next month’s Paris Motor Show, General Motors has decided to go ahead and lift the covers on Saab’s new 9X Air Concept, a two door roofless hybrid that many say previews an upcoming compact model from the Swedish automaker.

The 9X Air features a 1.4-litre turbocharged flex-fuel motor [...]

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Honda has revealed its Insight Concept Hybrid, which will preview the company’s upcoming five-seater petrol-electric hybrid car and is set to make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 2.

Okay, first things first: yes, it looks remarkably similar to Toyota’s Prius, the current dominant force in the hybrid market. Yet, while the silhouette [...]

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The United States of America, the country that arguably coined the term “SUV”, has long gone without any true tailgate goodness. In fact, the only proper station wagon (crossovers are NOT wagons) that GM sells in the US is the Saab 9-5 SportCombi, which is about as American as a sensible approach to gun [...]

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Nissan revealed the newest version of the Teana luxury sedan in Japan this week, giving Australian motorists a preview to what will most likely be the next generation of Maxima.

Based on Nissan’s new D platform, the 2009 Teana sports an exterior that is a lot more subdued than that of the American Maxima, which [...]

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Classic Japanese cars, while enjoying a relatively small but enthusiastic following around the world, are never really near the top of Regular Joe’s list when it comes to the more literal meaning of the term Classic.

Ask Johnny Average for his idea of a genuine classic car, and you’ll undoubtedly get something European or American. [...]

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Click through for three official VW Scirocco videos. There are two ‘driving shots’ videos and one that gives us a look at the interior of Volkswagens new coupe, just unveiled in Geneva.

VW SCIROCCO DRIVING SHOTS VIDEO 1

VW SCIROCCO DRIVING SHOTS VIDEO 2

VW SCIROCCO INTERIOR SHOTS [...]

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In the lead-up to the Geneva Motor Show, BMW have taken the wraps off their new John Cooper Works warmed over editions of the MINI Cooper S and MINI Clubman. Each variant features performance upgrades and a bunch of additional interior appointments.

The new JCW MINI Cooper S is the basis for the 2008 MINI [...]

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If you thought buying a hot hatch meant you were limited to German and French manufacturers then think again. Malaysia’s Proton will be giving Australia a sneak preview of its next generation hot hatch when it unveils the Proton R3 Satria at the Melbourne International Motor Show on February 29.

The R3 Satria has been developed [...]

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Last time we saw the E-Vade it was a rough and ready half finished project that promised loads of potential but you had to use your imagination to see it. Well, now its finished and ready for its debut public appearance at this months Melbourne Motor Show.

E-Vade designer and builder, David Walter has recently finished [...]

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