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Autocar magazine 5 December preview

New BMW 4-series coupe and new Audi RS6 revealed; new Maserati Quattroporte and Toyota Auris driven; new Aston DB9 tested against its rivals; used Seat Leon and Vauxhall Corsa buying tips

6 December 2012

Autocar magazine 5 December preview

Deal to take 40 per cent equity stake in Aston Martin could be concluded this week

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Aston Martin confirms equity talks

Aston's bond holders are told talks regarding a deal are underway; reports suggest Mahindra & Mahindra is favourite to land £250m deal for 40 per cent of the company

29 November 2012

Aston Martin confirms equity talks

The Bentley Continental GT3 has made its North American bow in LA

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LA motor show: Bentley Continental GT3

Bentley's return to motor racing with the striking Continental GT3 will bolster its road car expertise, according to company chiefs

28 November 2012

LA motor show: Bentley Continental GT3

The Cayman is based around a lightweight aluminium body

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LA motor show: New Porsche Cayman pictured

First images leak out ahead of an official reveal at the LA motor show on Wednesday evening

28 November 2012

LA motor show: New Porsche Cayman pictured

Sebastian Vettel celebrates a third world crown after the Brazilian Grand Prix

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Button wins Brazilian Grand Prix, Vettel wins title

Jenson Button wins thrilling Brazilian Grand Prix from Fernando Alonso, but sixth place is enough to earn Sebastian Vettel a third world title

25 November 2012

Button wins Brazilian Grand Prix, Vettel wins title

Aston Martin is reported to have received two bids for a 50 per cent share in the company

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Aston Martin sale could be imminent

The Financial Times reports that two firms have tabled bids for 50 per cent of Aston Martin; one offer includes Mercedes technical partnership

25 November 2012

Aston Martin sale could be imminent

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Autocar magazine 21 November preview

Baby BMW M3 revealed; every M car ever built; Caterham Supersport R, MG6 and Honda Jazz ECV driven; BMW 333d Touring full road test

20 November 2012

Autocar magazine 21 November preview

Last generation Toyota Prius is affected, plus Avensis and Corolla

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Toyota recalls 75,000 Avensis, Corolla and Prius models

UK recall is part of a worldwide announcement affecting 2.7m cars; firm issued recall for 7m cars last month

14 November 2012

Toyota recalls 75,000 Avensis, Corolla and Prius models

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Autocar magazine 7 November preview

This week in Autocar magazine: Land Rover's new product blitz revealed; Mercedes A45 AMG set for Geneva debut; Vauxhall Adam and Mercedes SLS GT driven; full road test for the new Mercedes A-class

6 November 2012

Autocar magazine 7 November preview

Aston’s 6.0-litre V12 would fit in the Cygnet city car’s engine bay

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Aston Martin Cygnet V12 possible

Aston's V12 could be installed in the Cygnet city car to create a Nissan Juke R-rival

26 October 2012

Aston Martin Cygnet V12 possible

Autocar magazine October 24, 2012

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Autocar magazine 24 October preview

This week's issue of Autocar magazine reveals Britain's best driver's car. We also deliver our first verdict on the Aston Martin DB9, while the Honda CR-V gets the full road test treatment

23 October 2012

Autocar magazine 24 October preview