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Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up unveiled

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Mercedes-Benz has a long history of building commercial vehicles, so a pick-up is a logical (and perhaps overdue) addition to the company's range. The new X-Class – which shares its underpinnings with the Nissan NP300 Navara and Renault Alaskan – should appeal to a broad customer base courtesy of three distinctive trim grades.

Jeep launches the Wrangler Rubicon Recon

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Jeep dealers in the UK are now taking customer orders for the Wrangler Rubicon Recon special edition. Based on the existing Rubicon trim grade, it's available in both two- and four-door guises.

Bentley’s yacht-inspired Galene Edition

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Bentley and Plymouth-based Princess Yachts have collaborated to create a special Continental GT V8 Convertible. The Galene Edition by Mulliner, which is named after the Greek goddess of calm seas, has a distinctly nautical theme.

Global NSX GT3 sales begin

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Motorsport teams can now place their orders for the Honda (Acura in North America) NSX GT3. The Customer Racing Programme launch follows a preliminary two-car entry in the GT Daytona class of this year's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Mercedes-AMG unveils its GT4 race car

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Following a preview last December, the Mercedes-AMG GT4 is almost ready to go racing.

The powerful and pricey Lotus Evora GT430

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Lotus has announced another special edition. The Evora GT430 is available to order now, but only sixty examples are being built.

Return of the sporty GSi trim grade

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Vauxhall's new high-performance Insignia won't be named VXR, nor will the Opel version be wearing OPC badges. Instead, both brands have decided to resurrect the GSi moniker.

2018 Indian Scout Bobber unveiled

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Apparently, Scout owners like to give their bikes a custom bobber look, so Indian has decided to create an official factory version.

Yamaha X-MAX 400 updated for 2018

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While the cosmetic changes are subtle, Yamaha has actually completely redesigned its X-MAX 400 scooter.

Hyundai i30 N versus Volkswagen Golf GTI

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Various concept cars and involvement in the World Rally Championship have helped Hyundai to build awareness of its nascent 'N' performance sub-brand. Now the time has come to launch a showroom model.

Ford gives its Transit Custom a facelift for 2018

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Five years after being launched, the Ford Transit Custom is getting a mid-life refresh. The updates are mainly cosmetic, but the engine line-up gains another member too.

2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback unveiled

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A five-door coupé might be an unexpected addition to Hyundai's i30 range, but that's exactly what the new Fastback is.

2017 Honda HR-V Black Edition launched

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Creating a Black Edition has almost become the motor industry's standard course of action if a few extra sales are required. Honda is continuing its enthusiasm for this tactic by introducing the HR-V Black Edition.

1299 Panigale R Final Edition specs confirmed

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Ducati has officially revealed its 1299 Panigale R Final Edition. This new tri-colour bike essentially combines a Panigale R chassis set-up with an engine taken from the 1299 Superleggera.

BMW Motorrad X2City kick-scooter unveiled

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This has to be one of the strangest vehicles ever offered by BMW. The X2City, which is a kick-scooter fitted with an electric drive system, is primarily targeted at people who want a zero-emissions congestion-buster.

2018 NACTOY eligibility lists

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Contenders for 2018's North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been announced.

Top 10: UK car sales Q2 2017

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Although total new car registrations for the first half of 2017 were broadly in line with last year, volumes during the second quarter were down by 10.3%. Such a decline was expected following the introduction of revised Vehicle Excise Duty rates at the beginning of April.

2018 Subaru Impreza European launch date

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Subaru has confirmed that the 2018 Impreza will make its first European public appearance at September's Frankfurt International Motor Show.

Fiat launches the Panda City Cross

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In essence, the Panda City Cross is a front-wheel drive version of the all-wheel drive Panda Cross. It's a car that makes a lot of sense for urban use.

Fiat marks the Nuova 500’s 60th birthday again

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Sixty years ago this month Fiat introduced the 'Nuova' 500. Apparently, it's an anniversary that demands two celebratory special editions: the Sessantesimo was announced in March, now the Anniversario has arrived.