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Suzuki GSX

The summer of test rides

With some of the latest versions of the new range of bikes, you can among the first to test ride the updated models. If tempted, there will be a serious of one day one offers avaialble.

A Suzuki Burgman is one of the best scooters available

Highlights of the Suzuki motorcycles range

Suzuki is one of the leading names in the world of motorcycling and one you are sure to consider when you come to buy a new bike. Whether you are after a scooter, a motorcycle to learn on or a supersport machine, the Japanese manufacturer will have something to interest you.

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche's new racing car for the road

Designed as a plug-in hybrid vehicle, it combines a high performance combustion engine with electric motors for extra performance: on the one hand, the dynamics of a racing machine boasting more than 770 bhp, on the other hand, fuel consumption in the region of three litres per 100 km.

Volvo V40

Production of new Volvo V40 begins

National Corporate Operations Manager for Volvo Car UK, Selwyn Cooper said: "It is the most important car Volvo has launched in the past 20 years and much of its design, specification and technology has been developed with the company motorist in mind.

Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet unveils new Trax mini SUV

Set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, the new ‘Trax’ will arrive at European dealerships in spring 2013, following the new Malibu and Cruze Station Wagon which are due later this year

Vauxhall Adam

Vauxhall's new supermini... the Adam - VIDEO

Underneath all the dazzle paint and plastic bodywork it's difficult to make ou what the car will actually look like, but Vauxhall assures us it will get a “sporty and muscular design”.

Volkswagen: one of the world's top car brands

How Volkswagen became a leading car brand

Since its establishment in the 1930s, Volkswagen has steadily emerged as one of the world's leading car companies, with millions of its vehicles - both new and secondhand - being sold each year. Today, the German brand's portfolio produces cars suitable for all tastes, although it was founded with the intention of providing people with an affordable means of transport under somewhat dark circumstances.

New Chrysler 300C available from June

We’re only a month away from the UK arrival of the new Chrysler 300C. Available from June, the new American monster has been already been scooping up awards across the pond.

KIA K9 goes on sale in Korea

On sale exclusively in Korea, the new car is set to be launched in a number of overseas markets throughout 2012 - although there are currently no plans for to arrive in the UK, unless you were to personally import one of course.

Audi reveals new TT RS plus

With 355bhp, this new version does not stick to the usual, predictable top speed of 155mph that most German cars are adhere to - it's 174mph top speed has been designed to eat up the miles on the Autobahn.

Fancy taking part in a charity Motorcycle Rally to Monaco?

In September, automotive charity BEN will be holding its first Motorcycle Rally travelling from Dover to Monaco. Entry fee is £475 which covers the accommodation (up to two people sharing), ferry crossings, breakfasts and evening meals. BEN is asking participants to raise sponsorship for the trip but there is no minimum.

New Polo R Line available to order

With deeper front and rear bumpers, a black gloss radiator grille with R Line badging, deeper side sills and 16-inch ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels the R Line has been designed to have a sportier look than the standard car.

New Audi Q5 available to order from May

A new supercharged 3.0l TFSI engine replaces the naturally aspirated 3.2l FSI producing 272PS and 400Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0-62mph is dealt with in 5.9-seconds with a top speed of 145mph and combined fuel economy of 33.2mpg.

A Jaguar XJ... but more

Jaguar has decided that its cars simply aren’t plush and luxurious enough and so created a new ultimate version of its flagship XJ. And it’s been dubbed, the XJ Ultimate... hopefully more brain cells have been used on the actual car rather than the name.

2012 CV Show - GALLERY

Gallery of the best images from the 2012 CV (Commercial Vehicle) Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Driver Focus - Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna

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