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2020 BMW M2 CS

Renowned motoring magazine and website evo has named the BMW M2 CS its Car of the Year 2020. Announced in November 2019, BMW M2 CS started production in early 2020 with the first customer deliveries in spring. This special edition was offered in limited numbers, positioned one rung up the performance ladder from the BMW M2 Competition. It blends outstanding track performance with unrestricted everyday usability and sets new, class-leading standards for acceleration, handling dynamics and

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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce

For MY21 Alfa Romeo will introduce the new Veloce Ti to the Stelvio line-up for the first time.  With a wide range of equipment and cutting-edge technology as standard, its styling evokes the Quadrifoglio version highlighting the performance and dynamics of this SUV, now with new and more efficient engines, in line with E6d-final regulations. The acronym ‘Ti’, for ‘Turismo Internazionale’, has always been applied to models with typically Italian elegance, while ‘Veloce’ expresses the spee

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2021 Hyundai Tucson compact SUV

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specifications for its all-new, fourth generation Tucson compact SUV. More than seven million Tucsons have been sold since the first-generation model launched in 2004, making it the company’s bestselling SUV globally. The all-new Tucson is a design revolution for Hyundai offering an elevated design experience combined with state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to sportier and more dynamic proportions made possible by the new platform, the all-new T

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2021 SEAT Leon e-HYBRID

The SEAT Leon e-HYBRID, a plug-in hybrid which recently opened for order, has been confirmed to benefit from a Benefit in Kind (BiK) rating of just six per cent and ultra-competitive total cost of ownership. The ultra-low BiK rating, applicable to plug-in hybrids with an electric-only range of at least 40 miles, is available with Leon e-HYBRID FR and XCELLENCE. It is anticipated that this low BiK rating will prove attractive for fleet and company car buyers alike, giving the Leon a Tot

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2021 Alpine MV Agusta

MV Agusta is joining forces with Alpine, the iconic French manufacturer of racing and sports cars, for the design and production of a 110-units limited series bike inspired by the Alpine A110. The Superveloce was a natural choice for this project as it perfectly embodies the spirit of the A110, sharing the same timeless elegance and offering unique riding emotions on any road. The collaboration draws on the common passion of both MV Agusta’s and Alpine’s fans for breathtaking design and b

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2021 BMW iX

A year prior to market launch, the series development process for the BMW iX is forging ahead as scheduled. Following the presentation of the final design of the BMW iX at the #NEXTGen 2020 in Munich, prototypes of the new technology flagship are now ready for final winter testing north of Scandinavia. The endurance test, which is being held under extreme weather conditions beyond the Arctic Circle, serves, among other things, the fine tuning of drive and suspension systems. Moreover, the el

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2021 MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition

Introducing the new MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition. With just 325 units for sale in the UK, the latest addition to the MINI family is offered with the Cooper 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 136hp, or 2.0-litre Cooper S engine delivering 178hp. Both may be specified with either Manual or Automatic transmission. The MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition is presented in Deep Laguna Blue Metallic, the first model in the range to have this exclusive colour since the MINI Convertibl

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2021 Jaguar F-TYPE Heritage

Jaguar is marking the 60th anniversary of the E-type sports car in 2021 with the introduction of a new limited-edition 575PS V8 Supercharged F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition. Just 60 examples of these all-wheel drive sports cars will be available for sale worldwide*, each one hand-finished by the personalisation experts at SV Bespoke. A specially curated commemorative specification includes solid Sherwood Green paintwork, an original E-type colour that hasn’t been offered on a new Jaguar since

renault clio 30 years

2021 Renault Clio 30 years

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the iconic Renault Clio supermini, the company’s most successful model and best-selling French car of all time. The Clio was first shown in 1990 at the Paris Motor Show as the replacement to the successful and popular Renault 5. Light, efficient, spacious and comfortable, the Clio’s arrival marked a pivotal moment for Renault and would go on to become a multiple award-winner spanning five generations. More than 15 million Clios have left production

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2021 Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition

Aston Martin’s SUV, the DBX, has been revealed in an exclusive ‘Q by Aston Martin’ specification to celebrate the brand’s innovative partnership with legendary single malt whisky distillery, Bowmore. The striking Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition has been created by the marque’s personalisation service, Q by Aston Martin, in celebration of the partnership between the two British luxury brands. Just 18 special edition Bowmore DBX’s will be built before they are delivered to customers at a p

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2021 Polestar vehicles

Polestar, the electric performance car brand, has collaborated with luxury fashion house Balenciaga to help showcase its latest fall collection. The new fashion collection will debut in “Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow”, afuturistic video game set in the year 2031. The team at Balenciaga approached Polestar to help add depth to the virtual environment by placing Polestar cars on the streets in the game. Inspired by the Polestar Design Contest, the gamified city will feature futuristic

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2021 Volvo XC60

Volvo’s award-winning XC60 mid-size SUV is now available with a full range of electrified powertrains. The former World Car of the Year is offered purely with hybrid power, from mild-hybrid petrols and diesels to petrol-electric plug-in hybrids. Mild-hybrid powertrains Every mild-hybrid powertrain in the XC60 range combines a powerful 2.0-litre engine with a 48-volt battery and a KERS kinetic energy recovery system to reduce fuel consumption and improve driveability and response, espec