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2018 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing launched

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Honda has unveiled the all-new 2018 GL1800 Gold Wing, which is up to 48 kg (105 lbs) lighter than its predecessor. Such a dramatic diet is intended to broaden the bike's appeal.

Toyota builds a full-size Tamiya Hilux Bruiser

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One of Tamiya's most enduring kits is the Toyota Bruiser. Introduced in 1985, then updated in 2012, this 1/10 scale radio-controlled model is still available to buy today.

Honda Sports EV Concept unveiled in Tokyo

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Elegant styling and neat proportions define the Sports EV Concept, which has appeared in public for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Nissan reveals the Leaf Nismo Concept

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Although it carries a 'concept' tag, the Nissan Leaf Nismo appears to be practically ready for production.

Chevrolet’s Traverse SUP is heading to SEMA

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Choosing an original customisation theme for a vehicle that's going to be displayed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas can't be easy. However, Chevrolet might have come up with one for the Traverse SUP.

Mustang Performance Pack Level 2 launched

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Ford has introduced the Performance Pack Level 2 option, which is available to order now for the 2018 Mustang GT.

Lotus Elise Cup 260 limited edition unveiled

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Only thirty examples of the Elise Cup 260 are going to be built. However, with a price tag of £59,500, there probably won't be long queues of prospective customers at Lotus dealers.

Volkswagen is building an electric PPIHC car

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Next year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – which will take place on the 24th of June – is going to have a special Volkswagen on its entry list.

Two Colorado ZR2 special editions launched

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Chevrolet is hoping to expand the appeal of its 2018 Colorado ZR2 pick-up by introducing the Midnight Edition and Dusk Edition.

Toyota creates the Fine-Comfort Ride concept

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Although hydrogen fuel cells are arguably most appropriate for larger vehicles such as the Sora bus , Toyota hasn't given up on developing the technology for passenger cars.

Toyota Sora hydrogen-powered bus revealed

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Hydrogen fuel cells should be particularly suited to larger electric vehicles, because they eliminate the need for a huge array of heavy rechargeable batteries. That's the approach taken by Toyota for the new Sora bus concept.

A unique Elantra Sport by Blood Type Racing

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For this year's SEMA show, Hyundai has commissioned Blood Type Racing to build the one-off BTR Edition Elantra Sport Concept.

Mitsubishi unveils the e-Evolution Concept

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Artificial Intelligence, which seems to be the motor industry's latest obsession, is a key feature of the new e-Evolution Concept.

Honda CR-V S Plus special edition announced

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Value-for-money devotees who are thinking of buying a compact SUV should be very interested in the new CR-V S Plus.

Yamaha creates the Motoroid concept

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One of the more outlandish exhibits at the upcoming 2017 Tokyo Motor Show will be the Yamaha Motoroid.

Lexus updates the CT 200h for 2018

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A redesigned front grille, new LED rear light clusters and a modified rear bumper identify the 2018 Lexus CT 200h.

The Corsavan that looks like a hot hatch

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Vauxhall's Corsavan Limited Edition Nav certainly has a purposeful appearance.

Mini introduces the nostalgic 1499 GT

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Launched in 1969, the Mini 1275 GT was essentially a slower but cheaper alternative to the contemporary Cooper S. In a partly similar vein, the new 1499 GT is a slower but dearer alternative to the current Cooper Hatch.

Top 10: UK car sales Q3 2017

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As it's one of two plate-change months, September's figures are often used to gauge the state of the UK new car market. So, because last month's 426,170 registrations were 59,902 fewer than 2016's figure, should the industry begin to panic?

The Nissan e-NV200 gets more range for 2018

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Thanks to a new 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, the revised Nissan e-NV200 pure-electric van should appeal to a significantly larger number of urban operators.

Interbrand’s most valuable auto brands of 2017

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In terms of the automotive sector, the 2017 Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands survey shows very few changes compared to last year.