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Hyundai Veloster ‘Yellowcake’ concept

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Hyundai and component supplier EGR Group are set to unveil a one-off Veloster Turbo at November’s Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which takes place in Las Vegas.

Silverado concepts debut in Texas

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The State Fair of Texas was the venue chosen by Chevrolet to unveil a pair of very different concepts based on its full-size Silverado pick-up.

2014 World Rally Championship calendar

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Following a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council last Friday, the FIA has confirmed a schedule for the 2014 World Rally Championship.

2015 GMC Sierra HD revealed

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GMC has announced the arrival of its 2015 Sierra HD, which is essentially identical to the new Chevrolet Silverado HD .

2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD launched

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Although there are still three months of 2013 left to run, Chevrolet has already unveiled its 2015 model year Silverado HD range.

2014 Formula One calendar

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Next year’s Formula One season could consist of 22 races, provided all of the venues receive the required approvals in time.

Top 10: Coolest automotive brands

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The dictionary definition of ‘cool’ is fashionably attractive or impressive . That makes it an entirely subjective thing, so attempting to come up with a list of what’s cool (or not) is bound to cause some disagreement.

Qoros 3 Sedan gets five Euro NCAP stars

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Chinese vehicles haven’t always performed particularly well in crash tests. However, the Qoros 3 Sedan has just dispelled that reputation by being awarded a maximum five stars by Euro NCAP.

Mercedes-Benz to join BTCC grid

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Next season’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is going to see at least one more manufacturer represented.

2014 V-Strom 1000 specifications

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It has been almost a year since the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 was first unveiled in concept form. Now, with the bike’s launch date scheduled for February next year, some technical specifications have been confirmed.

BMW R 1200 R DarkWhite edition

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BMW has launched a special version of the naked R 1200 R.

2014 911 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolets

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Ahead of their public debuts at November’s Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche has revealed its new 911 Turbo Cabriolet and Turbo S Cabriolet.

2014 Triumph Speed Triple R

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Following the launch of the regular 2014 Speed Triple back in June, Triumph has unveiled the latest ‘R’ version.

Caterham AeroSeven Concept

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Caterham last created another model based on its long-running Seven back in 1994. The result was the unsuccessful 21, which had a production run of less than 50 cars.

Honda Mobilio prototype unveiled

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The Honda Mobilio is a new seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle that has been specially developed for Asian markets.

TVS Jupiter scooter launched

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Indian manufacturer TVS has unveiled the latest addition to its range, the Jupiter scooter.

Alfa Romeo 4C price announced

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At first glance, the £45,000 that Alfa Romeo will be charging for its new 4C sports coupé seems rather expensive.

Datsun Go+ unveiled

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Following the launch of the Go hatchback in July, the revived Datsun brand has announced a second new model named the Go+.

Citroën Cactus concept revealed

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One of the more significant concepts unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt motor show was the Cactus, as it previews the future design direction for Citroën’s C-line range.

Royal Enfield Continental GT café racer

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The latest Royal Enfield brings a sporty flavour to the brand’s range. Called the Continental GT, it’s a stripped-down café racer that resurrects a name first used in the 1960s.

2014 BTCC calendar

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Series organiser TOCA has announced the dates for the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

2014 Yamaha FJR1300AE launched

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The Yamaha FJR1300 sports tourer range has been augmented by the appearance of a third model.

2014 Nissan X-Trail unveiled

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Globally, the X-Trail SUV is a big seller for Nissan. So the arrival of an all-new third generation model is an important occasion for the brand.

Suzuki iV-4 concept revealed

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Although Suzuki is calling the iV-4 a concept, it closely resembles a production model that’s due to be launched in Europe.

2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition

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Kawasaki has launched a Special Edition version of the compact Ninja 300 sports bike.

Vauxhall Ampera price cut

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Vauxhall has decided to drop the price of its Ampera range-extender by £3,500.

BMW C Evolution electric scooter

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BMW has unveiled the production version of its C Evolution electric maxi scooter at the Frankfurt motor show.

2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX unveiled

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The Kawasaki Z1000SX sports tourer is getting a comprehensive overhaul for 2014.

Yamaha MT-09 gets Race Blu treatment

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Yamaha has added a Race Blu option to its new three-cylinder MT-09 .

Volkswagen Kombi Last Edition

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On this day in 1957, Volkswagen began building the T2 van in Brazil. Known locally as the Kombi, the only remaining rear-engine Volkswagen is still being made there 56 years later.

Triumph classics range updated for 2014

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Triumph has announced a series of cosmetic changes for its Bonneville, Scrambler and Thruxton models.