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3 September 3:54:03 PM	Ferrari has issued a global recall of 1,248 models of the 458 Italia in order to secure "the wheel arch liner with bolts and screws instead of glue." There are around fifty 458s in the UK. More at TopGear.   TopGear
1 September 2:42:37 PM	The new VW Touareg is 200kg lighter than the old model. A hybrid version will appear later this year.   New Touareg
28 August 10:23:35 AM	The new Mercedes CLS will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October and is due to launch in early 2011. The New York Times has a photo and details of the changes.   New York Times
27 August 3:10:43 PM	Described as the ultimate armoured luxury limousine, the Jaguar XJ Sentinel has been unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show. "People who buy this car like to have total security, whether in the house, yacht or aeroplane..." More at The Guardian.   The Guardian
25 August 2:30:50 PM	The Ferrari 458, hailed as one of the greats of the marque, seems prone to going up in flames - "There is no suggestion that there is any technical fault with the vehicles but Ferrari has confirmed it is investigating the fires." More at The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
22 August 4:17:23 PM	The media has gone into overdrive with evidence that 'The Stig' from Top Gear (www.topgear.com/uk/stig) is former racing driver Ben Collins (www.collinsautosport.com). More in The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
17 August 5:18:34 PM	Matt black is the hottest car colour in London - “It's a trend that came from the custom houses in California. It's our most popular covering,” says Clive Sutton (www.clivesutton.co.uk). More in The Standard.   Evening Standard
7 August 2:29:50 PM	The limited edition Fiat 500 Blackjack (www.fiat.co.uk/500blackjack) is available in one colour - matt black - and can only be ordered online. Other special editions are the 500CbyDIESEL and the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. More at AutoTrader.  AutoTrader
5 August 2:40:22 PM	To celebrate the showroom arrival of the new S60, Volvo is giving 1,000 drivers the chance to drive it on a Naughty Track Day. Click the link and answer questions such as "Just how naughty are you prepared to be to get a place on this Track Day?"   Volvo
31 July 11:55:58 AM	The new Suzuki Swift (www.suzuki4.co.uk) arrives in the UK this autumn, lighter and longer with a 1.2 litre engine and a diesel to follow in 2011. More at Honest John.   Honest John
31 July 11:14:07 AM	The Nissan Juke, an urban crossover, launches in the Uk on September 24 and dealers are already claiming advance orders of 2,000+. Bonita Norris (www.bonitanorris.com), youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest, is the face of the Juke. More at SWNS.  SWNS
29 July 4:24:57 PM	"Just how many people can the new four door Mini Countryman hold?" This MINI promo involves record attempts at various locations around the country during August.   Mini Countryman
29 July 4:01:39 PM	MINI returns to rallying! A Mini Clubman (www.mini.co.uk) will "contest selected rounds of the 2011 WRC (www.wrc.com)" with a full assault planned for 2012. Prodrive (www.prodrive.com) will prepare the car 4WD car. More in The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
25 July 4:28:51 PM	The inaugural Chelsea AutoLegends is celebrating the stars and cars of the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race on Sept 5 in Chelsea. The organisers are also promising "a huge number of mouth-watering prestige, exotic and supercars..."   Chelsea AutoLegends
25 July 4:05:13 PM	Porsche 911 GT2 RS - Porsche will build only 500 units of the 205mph supercar and the UK allocation has already been sold. Click on the link to watch the video.   Porsche 911 GT2 RS
24 July 3:21:59 PM	Just about every newspaper has now published an obituary for Charles Spencer King, the automotive engineer behind the first Range Rover, whose death coincided with the 40th anniversary of the vehicle. More in The Guardian.   The Guardian
24 July 3:09:34 PM	Mazda is running a 'Thrill Tasting' promo for the MX5 - "Fancy driving a brand new Mazda MX-5 on some of the UK's best roads and enjoying lunch on us this summer?" Closing date is Aug 20.   Mazda Thrill Tasting
21 July 12:46:39 PM	The BBC is investigating reports that someone has been impersonating 'The Stig' from Top Gear (www.bbc.co.uk/topgear). More in The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
17 July 11:59:07 AM	The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power on July 17/18 has 3 Vanwall F1 cars driven by Sir Stirling Moss in the 1950s. Click on CPOP Star Cars for photos.   CPOP Star Cars
16 July 4:28:58 PM	"Not to be missed special offers" in The Big Summer Vauxhall Countdown which runs July 17-31.   Vauxhall Countdown
13 July 4:23:09 PM	Promethean (www.prometheanworld.com) is backing The Bloodhound supersonic car (www.bloodhoundssc.com) in its attempt to smash the world landspeed record. as yet, the car only exists as "a model within a bank of computers..." More at The Guardian.   The Guardian
10 July 2:29:12 PM	The Mercedes CL has had a mid-life makeover. The new model was unveiled to the world's press at Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, Surrey. The coupe has a new V8 engine and will be available in the UK in October. More at Autocar   Autocar
8 July 4:00:21 PM	The all new Saab 9-5 (www.saab.co.uk) is in dealer showrooms now. Check out the YouTube video.   YouTube
3 July 12:41:50 PM	The Jaguar XKR 75 made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (www.goodwood.co.uk) on July 2. The XKR celebrates the 75th anniversary of Jaguar and only 75 will be produced. Price guide for this limited edition Jag is £85,500.   Jaguar XKR 75
2 July 3:19:25 PM	Land Rover has released the first official picture of the Evoque, based on the LRX concept car first revealed last year, which should be with us in 2011. More at Orange.   Orange
28 June 11:53:00 AM	Kinghams (www.kinghams.co.uk) of Croydon is the winner of the 2010 Golden Garages award, run by Motor Codes (www.motorcodes.co.uk), "the independent body that operates the UK’s largest consumer code for motorists." More at Which?   Which?
25 June 10:57:20 AM	RM Auctions are selling the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 used in the James Bond films 'Goldfinger' and 'Thunderball'. The auction takes place in London on October 27.   RM Auctions
23 June 3:19:00 PM	The new series of 'Top Gear' (www.bbc.co.uk/topgear) starts June 27 on BBC2 with a promise to "cut back on the comedy stunts" which have contributed to a descent into "Last of the Summer Wine tomfoolery." More in The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
22 June 10:58:16 AM	"Porsche and Audi, the two most successful makes at Le Mans (25 wins), were side by side on this year’s podium..." - check out the stories from Le Mans 2010 on the Michelin website Le Mans Live.   Le Mans Live
21 June 11:31:10 AM	Ken Block (www.monsterworldrallyteam.com) is appearing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (www.goodwood.co.uk), which takes place July 1-4. Check him out on YouTube.   YouTube
21 June 11:06:26 AM	Mercedes UK is advertising the SLS AMG Driving Experience - from £15 to £1,050.   SLS AMG Driving Experience
20 June 4:21:02 PM	2011 Range Rover - the diesel V8 "grows from 3.6 litres to 4.4...The combination of this engine and a new eight-speed automatic gearbox improves efficiency in terms of power, fuel economy and CO2 emissions." More in The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
20 June 4:18:51 PM	The promo video for the 2011 Range Rover Land Rover can be found on YouTube.   YouTube - 2011 Range Rover
19 June 3:54:06 PM	The Range Rover (www.landrover.com) 2011 model will be available in Sept 2010. 40 years of Range Rover are celebrated with a limited edition Range Rover Autobiography Black - only 700 vehicles will be poduced with prices to be announced in August.   Daily Telegraph
15 June 12:08:06 PM	2012 Mercedes S-Class: MotorAuthority has renderings of the next S-Class which "will be heavily influenced by the F700 design study."   MotorAuthority
15 June 10:26:51 AM	Le Mans 2010 - the Audi diesel R15-plus TDI racing cars finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The winning car "broke the record for the furthest distance travelled set back in 1971" and it was Audi's 9th Le Mans victory in 11 years. More on the Audi website.   Audi Le Mans
6 June 4:21:58 PM	The new Saab 9-5 goes on sale in the UK on July 8 "priced between £26,494 for the base 158bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesel in Vector trim, to £37,795 for the 4x4, 296bhp, 2.8-litre V6 turbo in top Aero guise." More in The Telegraph.   Daily Telegraph
5 June 4:27:22 PM	Summer launch for the 2 new versions of the SEAT Exeo. The saloon version is called the SE Tech and the estate is known as the Sports-Tech. Prices start at just over £21,270.   SEAT Exeo
5 June 4:06:56 PM	Nissan opens its order book for the Juke in June. This crossover vehicle is described as "Energetic Compact Playful." Prices start at £12,795.   Nissan Juke