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Toyota launches the two-tone 2016 Aygo x-cite

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In a world where too many new cars are ordered with boring silver, grey or white paintwork, the latest Aygo x-cite is refreshingly different. An eye-catching Yellow Fizz and Bold Black colour scheme provides a look which is certainly going to stand out in traffic.

BMW’s M4 GTS becomes a DTM Safety Car

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Just 700 examples of the sold-out BMW M4 GTS are being built, so anybody who failed to secure one in the ordering rush might be peeved that it's being used as a Safety Car in the 2016 DTM.

2016 Toyota Hilux specifications confirmed

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With deliveries due to commence in July, Toyota has announced UK specifications and pricing for its new Hilux pick-up.

Holden Commodore Black Editions launched

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Holden's new Commodore Black Edition models mix some cosmetic tweaks with an assortment of extra equipment.

BMW introduces an M2-inspired bicycle

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For anybody who owns an M2 Coupé (or wants to pretend that they do), BMW's Cruise M Bike Limited Edition could be the ultimate accessory.

Jeep launches four 75th Anniversary models

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Limited editions of the Renegade, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler have been introduced to mark Jeep's 75th birthday. All come with low-gloss bronze-finish wheels, unique exterior trim and special badges.

2016 Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle

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It's available for any government or fleet operator to buy, but Ford reckons that most orders for the new F-150 Special Service Vehicle package will come from law enforcement agencies across North America.

2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster launched

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There's a new member of Harley-Davidson's Sportster range. Named the Roadster, it combines various specification upgrades, a 1,202 cc Evolution V-twin engine and blacked-out components.

Aston Martin unveils the Vantage GT8

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A quick glance at the Vantage GT8 is enough to realise that this road-going model has been inspired by Aston Martin's racing activities.

Subaru prepares to break its TT Course record

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Subaru and Prodrive are reuniting, but their latest collaboration has nothing to do with rallying.

Sir Peter Blake designs a Bentley art car

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Bentley and British pop artist Sir Peter Blake have collaborated to create a special Continental GT V8 S Convertible.

2016’s WEC LMP1 Hybrid contenders

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Every class in the FIA World Endurance Championship delivers close racing, but it's the LMP1 Hybrid entries that are always going to win outright.

Audi builds the one-off six-door A8 L Extended

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Various online reports suggest that the unique A8 L Extended has been created for the Norwegian Royal Family. Audi, discretely, is merely saying “a European customer” commissioned it.

Top 10: UK car sales Q1 2016

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With monotonous predictability, the Ford Fiesta remains at the top of the UK's new car registration charts.

2016 Silverado Rally Edition launched

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Let's face it, there's really nothing sporty about the Silverado 1500 Rally Edition. Chevrolet's latest special pick-up does gain some conspicuous cosmetic changes, though.

Aston Martin to offer a manual V12 Vantage S

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According to Dr Andy Palmer, Aston Martin's CEO: “Broadening the scope of the V12 Vantage S with a manual transmission option is an indication of our desire to offer the keenest drivers a more analogue and immersive machine to enjoy... the manual gearbox remains an integral part of our product plans and will do for many years to come.”

The Fiat Fiorino gets a facelift for 2016

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Fiat has announced some minor updates for its Fiorino van, the most obvious being a restyled front bumper. A jutting underbite is retained, but now a broad air intake provides a stronger visual link to the larger Ducato.

2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed

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Bentley has made its fastest model even faster. Thanks to a modified 6.0 litre W12 twin-turbo engine, the updated Continental GT Speed now boasts 633 bhp (472 kW / 642 PS) with 840 Nm (620 lb/ft) of peak torque.

Top 10: Things that identify the 2016 Giulietta

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Alfa Romeo refers to its 2016 Giulietta as 'new', which seems like a rather generous description for what is really a fairly basic late-life refresh.

2016 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar launched

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Replacing the old 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine with a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0 litre four-cylinder unit makes a lot of sense for the updated Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar.