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This year's European Car of the Year award was certainly a very close-run contest.

With its all-new Ioniq, Hyuindai is building one car but offering a choice of three electrified power sources. That's a smart move, because the willingness of buyers to abandon fossil fuels varies enormously.

Oligarchs who want plenty of protection as they get driven about are going to be very interested in the new armoured Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard.

Toyota has confirmed that the MPV version of its new Proace van is going to debut at next month's Geneva International Motor Show.

With some extra pace, a retuned suspension set-up and numerous cosmetic tweaks, the Flying Spur V8 S should appeal to those customers who like a sporty edge to their luxury motoring.

Three months after the Sport and Sport 220 models were launched, Lotus is continuing the revamp of its Elise range with the arrival of the Cup 250.

Suzuki has introduced three Yoshimura-themed special editions based on the GSX-S1000, GSX-S1000 ABS and GSX-S1000FA.

Nissan has revealed the standard version of its second-generation Titan. When sales start across North America in the summer, this new full-size pick-up will slot between the Frontier and Titan XD in the brand's truck range.

Currently the hybrid-powered BMW i8 can be ordered in a choice of white, silver, grey or blue colour schemes. So, the Protonic Red Edition's arrival later this year is going to add some much-needed variety to that narrow palette.

Ahead of its debut at next month's Geneva International Motor Show, Škoda has released some details about the VisionS. Officially, this new concept “gives an insight into how Škoda’s future SUV design language might look.”

Toyota's North American TRD Pro Series range is getting another member. The new arrival is based on the 2017 Tacoma double cab pick-up and – like the rest of the line-up – it's aimed at serious off-road users.

Like its forebears, the latest truck to wear the Power Wagon name has been engineered for maximum off-road ability. The 2017 model, which is based on the Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4x4 Crew Cab, is distinguished by various design updates.

Owners of the BMW M2 Coupé will soon be able to treat their cars to some M Performance Parts. The new range, which is going to be launched next month, offers both dynamic and cosmetic enhancements.

Chevrolet has announced the return of the Camaro coupé’s 1LE handling upgrade for 2017. In a major break with tradition, it'll be offered on V6-powered 1LT and 2LT variants as well as V8-equipped 1SS models.

Subaru's compact XV crossover is getting a minor exterior restyle, an updated interior and more efficient engines.

Compared to a regular RS Q3, the new Performance version squeezes an additional 26 bhp (20 kW / 27 PS) from its turbocharged 2.5 litre petrol engine.

Royal Enfield is entering another market segment with its Himalayan adventure bike. Intended primarily for the Indian market, the new arrival combines a rugged design with comparatively simple technology that should be fixable by local mechanics.

Vauxhall / Opel is giving its Mokka an exterior facelift and a refreshed interior. The small SUV also gains an 'X' suffix, a new naming device that in time is going to be applied to all of the twin brands' crossovers.

Two years after the Swift SZ-L limited edition first appeared, Suzuki has created a new version.

Buyers of the latest NP300 Navara will have plenty of opportunities to customise their pick-up, thanks to a new selection of dealer-fit accessories.

After almost 1.1 million sales across North America, Toyota has decided to close down Scion. The youth-oriented brand, which was launched in 2003 and reached its volume peak three years later, achieves an average customer age of just 36 years old.