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This summer is packed with activity for Mercedes. Along with the E63 AMG, the CLA, the SLS AMG E-Cell, the GL Class and CLA 45 AMG, we have the rather exciting A45 AMG.

Until last year Mercedes' A Class resolutely failed to live up to the brand's premium image. While its latest... read more

From its entry-level hatchback, the A Class and its neat C Class saloon, Mercedes has created the CLA, a compact, coupe-esque saloon with front wheel drive slotting in neatly above the A and B Classes and on nodding acquaintance terms with the C Class.

Available from June, the CLA comes... read more

RAC Cars drives the greenest version of Ford’s facelifted Fiesta range in the UK – and discovers Britain’s best-selling new car is a cracker

10 Second Verdict

Britain consistently buys more Ford Fiestas than any other car: given how superb it is across the... read more

Kia's seven-seat MPV, the Carens, comes of age this month, as its third and easily best incarnation reaches showrooms. Previous generations of Carens have been less than inspiring, but following Kia's notable attempts to improve its brand image, the Carens, along with the rest of the firm's... read more

Hipsters may consider it antiquated but, to many, Land Rover's Defender is an icon and plans to supersede it with a more utilitarian, economical 4x4 met with some consternation among fans. However, rumour has it that this idea has been shelved temporarily.

JLR had a fairly comprehensive... read more

This weekend saw one of the highlights of the classic car auction calendar at the Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell. The annual event, hosted by Bonhams and in its fourteenth year, focuses on Aston Martin cars and other memorabilia.

The star of this year's auction was a unique Aston... read more

Details are emerging of BMW's stalwart 5 Series makeover, which is due to hit forecourts in September this year. The company is expecting a new, extremely economical 518d to be a popular entry-level option for UK buyers.

The current 5... read more

A recent survey suggests that most people think older motorists should be re-tested from age 66 onwards. Of 3,763 participants, the survey showed that 73% have doubts about the competency of older drivers behind the wheel.

Over 60% of survey respondents would like older drivers to undergo... read more

Aston Martin has unveiled the ultimate 100th birthday present to itself – the sensational CC100 Speedster Concept model. It isn’t just a celebration, either: Aston Martin says the radical concept contains plenty of hints about how its future cars will look…

The one-off two-seater V12... read more

The latest incarnation of Mercedes' luxury four-door saloon is due in UK showrooms in September this year, set to continue its predecessor's domination of that particular market segment. The flagship vehicle will showcase the best Mercedes can offer in comfort, build quality, efficiency, space... read more