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A distinctive paint shade called Bronze Sand Metallic identifies the 2019 ATS-V Coupe Pedestal Edition and the CTS-V Sedan Pedestal Edition.

Buyers of the all-new fourth-generation BMW X5 will be able to adorn their vehicles with various M Performance Parts. Many are purely cosmetic, but some also improve the aerodynamics or reduce the overall weight.

To celebrate the Corsa’s twenty-fifth anniversary, Vauxhall has devised a special version of the hatchback. The Griffin – which is available in three- and five-door guises – gets its name from the mythical creature that appears on the brand’s emblem.

Next year, Škoda is going to launch an all-new five-door hatchback named Scala. In the meantime, photographers needn’t waste their time trying to get any spy shots, because some official ones have already been released.

A rugged-looking Fabia Combi has been launched by Škoda. Although the new Scoutline package doesn’t include all-wheel drive or a special differential, it should provide some extra protection for the bodywork.

Toyota has unveiled the Hilux Invincible 50, a limited edition that celebrates the ubiquitous pick-up’s fiftieth birthday. Significantly, it has been created in collaboration with Arctic Trucks, so the enhancements aren’t merely cosmetic.

After seemingly years of speculation, BMW has finally launched the X7. Here are ten key things to know about the brand’s flagship SUV.

According to Ford, more than 6,500 people wanted to buy a GT when it was launched in 2016. Unfortunately, there were only 1,000 cars available, so the majority of orders couldn’t be fulfilled.

At this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet Performance wants to demonstrate how its crate engines can be used in restomod projects. Accordingly, three of the brand’s classic vehicles have been renovated and fitted with present-day powertrains.

Nissan and the American Red Cross have devised a special emergency response vehicle. The one-off Ultimate Service is based on a Titan XD Midnight Edition Crew Cab, which is powered by a Cummins 5.0 litre V8 turbo-diesel engine.

Being a plate-change month, September is usually a good indicator of the strength of the UK new car market. Not in 2018 though, because the introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) and the associated Real Driving Emissions (RDE) assessment created chaos.

Toyota is still the world’s top automotive brand, according to the 2018 Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands study. As in previous years, that assessment was based primarily on financial performance, competitive strength and influence over purchasing decisions.

Audi Sport has unveiled an enhanced version of the R8 LMS GT3 .

“Retro appeal but with a modern twist” is how Suzuki is describing its new Katana. This reinterpretation of the 1980s original follows last year’s Katana 3.0 concept, which proved that the name and distinctive design still have customer appeal.

BMW has announced that the 2019 i3 and i3s will feature a 42.2 kWh / 120 Ah lithium-ion battery. Although energy capacity is up by almost a third compared to the previous 33.2 kWh / 94 Ah version, its physical size hasn’t grown so packaging is unaffected.

Following a twelve-month trial with various operators in London, the Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid will soon make the transition from prototype to showroom model. The new arrival has the potential to seriously disrupt the medium van market.