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2016 Porsche 911 Carrera S first drive

The legendary sports car finally adopts turbocharging across its range. Can it still deliver the epic drive we've come to expect?

2016 Porsche 911 Carrera S first drive
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New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 4 shown in Tokyo

Turbocharged engines slot into wider 911s on coupe, cabriolet and Targa

New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 4 shown in Tokyo
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2016 Mini Convertible makes its debut at Tokyo show

Bigger, better-equipped third-generation Mini Convertible on sale in the UK in March 2016

2016 Mini Convertible makes its debut at Tokyo show
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Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept revealed

Vision Tokyo concept shows the future of Merc’s design, engine and multi-media technology

Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept revealed
BMW claimed its only outright victory at Le Mans in 1999
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BMW contemplates a return to Le Mans 24 Hours

The Munich-based manufacturer admits that a return to Le Mans is being considered - and Autocar understands hydrogen power could be used

BMW contemplates a return to Le Mans 24 Hours
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Opel rebuffs latest dieselgate accusation

German environmental body claims Zafira diesel emitted 17 times more NOx in lab tests when all four wheels were moving

Opel rebuffs latest dieselgate accusation
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2015 Toyota Mirai UK first drive

UK drive of Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai confirms its impressive characteristics but also the current limitation of our hydrogen infrastructure

2015 Toyota Mirai UK first drive
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Mercedes-Benz’s air conditioning systems go green

Adoption of CO2 refrigerant lessens environmental impact and brings Mercedes in line with EU regulations

Mercedes-Benz’s air conditioning systems go green
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VW emissions scandal: Bugatti under threat as boss warns of "painful" cuts

Matthias Müller warns that crisis has undermined the core values of the brand; development of non-mainstream models under threat; Bugatti's future uncertain

VW emissions scandal: Bugatti under threat as boss warns of "painful" cuts
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2015 Mini Clubman Cooper S Automatic first drive

Mini’s estate grows up, gains space and an extra door and packs a bigger engine for this sporting flagship version

2015 Mini Clubman Cooper S Automatic first drive

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