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At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Škoda will unveil the new European-specification Kamiq (which only shares its name with the existing Chinese-made Kamiq).

Ahead of a début at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, Renault has released some details about the all-new fifth-generation Clio. This five-door supermini is the first model to be based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s CMF-B platform.

Earlier this month, Vauxhall and Opel unveiled the people-carrying ‘ Life ’ versions of their new Vivaro. Now the all-important cargo van model has been revealed.

In standard form, the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport could never be described as drab. However, if a customer wants their new car to really stand out, then the four 2019 Drivers Series special editions might be of interest.

Three years after it was launched, Hyundai has announced a mid-life update for the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in and Electric. The various changes focus on providing better connectivity and some additional driver aids.

A collaboration between Nissan and British design company Studio Hardie has resulted in a bespoke mobile workshop. Although the conversion incorporates custom-made storage cabinets and LED ceiling lights, it appears that the wrong vehicle was used.

Westfalia is usually associated with Volkswagen, but the camper van specialist converts other manufacturers’ products too. Its Transit-based Nugget, for example, has been around for many years.

In 2019, the original Mini turns sixty. Kicking off the birthday celebrations is the new Cooper S Hatch 60 Years Edition, which comes in three-door guise only.

Following a seemingly interminable teaser campaign, Toyota has finally revealed its GR Supra. Indeed, the process effectively started with the FT-1 concept , which was unveiled five years ago.

Fifty-four motoring journalists from across Canada and the United States have decided 2019’s North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year.

After Groupe PSA bought Vauxhall and Opel in 2017, some major product changes were inevitable. In particular, the Vivaro van – which had previously shared its design with the Renault Trafic – was an obvious candidate for replacement.

Currently, Lexus doesn’t have an open-top car in its range, but that situation could soon change.

When the second-generation Leaf electric car was launched in 2017, Nissan promised that a more powerful version with greater range would be imminent. Now, after a slight delay, it’s almost here.

New car registrations in Ireland totalled 125,557 units during 2018, a drop of 4.4% compared to the previous year.

2018 was a great year for a few manufacturers in the UK, even though total new car registrations dropped by 6.8% to 2,367,147 units. However, many others had a fairly disastrous time. They lost volume due to various factors including the introduction of the WLTP emissions testing regime, the shift away from diesel and simply not having enough desirable model types.

173,470 fewer new cars were registered in the UK during 2018 versus 2017, according to figures just published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders .

Infiniti has released some images of its latest concept vehicle, which is due to appear at the North American International Auto Show this month.