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What the deuce is Novak Djokovic’s connection with Peugeot’s executive express? The answer is that the tennis champ is Peugeot’s new brand ambassador so he was on hand to promote the French car giant’s revised 508. Peugeot is experiencing something of a renaissance at the moment with a strong model …

Mazda has unveiled a 2.0-litre special of its iconic MX-5 two-seater, available to just 750 customers. The 25th Anniversary Limited Edition, on sale from 1 August 2014, will come with bespoke interior and exterior design. First revealed to the public on February 9th at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show, the …

The Range Rover Sport just gets better and better as Land Rover unveils official “pimp” package. A new option for Range Rover Sport buyers featuring exterior design enhancements will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Already the fastest, most agile, most responsive Land Rover ever and winner …

All-new Nissan Qashqai is named overall winner at the prestigious Tow Car Awards 2014. The British-built Nissan Qashqai has driven away with the top trophy at the Tow Car Awards 2014, also winning the 1,400kg-1,549kg (kerbweight) category. Judges from the Camping and Caravanning Club, plus magazines Practical Caravan and What …

Nissan’s electric prototype makes Le Mans history – running with no rear view mirrors. Japanese giant Nissan has become the first manufacturer of the modern era to run a car at Circuit de la Sarthe intentionally with no rear view mirrors – mandatory for every other entry in the 56-car …

Alfa Romeo’s hot hatch sister act, the MiTo and Giulietta, just got hotter… Life doesn’t get much better than an invitation to Alfa Romeo’s historic proving ground near Milan to drive new sportier versions of the MiTo and Giulietta. I drove both cars over a 70km road route, followed by several …

Toyota slashes £600 off its hot new Toyota Aygo – on sale from July 1. The all-new Toyota Aygo will be available from £7,995 when it hits UK showrooms in July thanks to an initial £600 discount. Toyota’s city car, which shares much of its DNA with the Citroën C1 …

McLaren star Jenson Button arrives in style for the Canadian Grand Prix. Jenson Button, who will drive various Rolls-Royces to selected Grands Prix this season, has chosen a Wraith and Ghost during the Grand Prix Du Canada weekend. “I am absolutely delighted to be accompanied by the very best in …

BMW launches first ever five-door MINI hatchback. Looking like a stretched version of the standard MINI hatch, the designers haven’t just squeezed in two extra rear doors. The new variant boasts a longer wheelbase, more headroom and a bigger boot. The new MINI Cooper 5-door Hatch and Cooper D 5-door …

Fashion guru Gok Wan has taken delivery of Vauxhall’s extended-range electric car. The ‘How to Look Good Naked’ star, who’s also designed a range for Sainsbury’s, is driving the eco-friendly way from behind the wheel of a top-of-the-range Vauxhall Ampera Electron. “I have to drive a car which gives me …