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Cropley on cars - Ford boss shows he's a true car lover; my new wheels

Ford Europe boss Jim Farley shows why he's a real car lover, new Fiat 500 is welcomed onto my family fleet, Land Rover's Arthur Goddard is a true inspiration

21 September 2015

Cropley on cars - Ford boss shows he's a true car lover; my new wheels

News

How to buy a sports car company

The British firm that makes the sub-£30k Avocet is up for sale - yours for £1.5 million. Steve Cropley meets the man behind it and drives a sports car that deserves a future

17 September 2015

How to buy a sports car company

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Frankfurt motor show 2015 - show report and gallery

New SUVs from Jaguar and Bentley, a show-stopper from Porsche and an open-top Ferrari - the Frankfurt motor show 2015 was full of intrigue

16 September 2015

Frankfurt motor show 2015 - show report and gallery

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Mazda remains committed to frugal Skyactiv technology

Japanese company's European boss rules out hybrids and reveals plans for a further 30 per cent gains in fuel economy from Skyactiv

15 September 2015

Mazda remains committed to frugal Skyactiv technology

Audi is rolling out new dealers for its performance cars

Audi to roll out new Audi Sport dealers

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New Audi Sport dealers to fight BMW M and Mercedes-AMG

Ingolstadt to give enthusiast buyers of its performance models special treatment at dealerships to enhance the success of its RS sub-brand

15 September 2015

New Audi Sport dealers to fight BMW M and Mercedes-AMG

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New £160k Bentley Bentayga is sold out for first year of production

Bentley's first ever SUV model will go on sale next year, with prices starting at £160,200, but there's already a growing waiting list

15 September 2015

New £160k Bentley Bentayga is sold out for first year of production

The Chevrolet Bolt EV crossover has a claimed 200-mile range

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Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle won't be sold in the UK

GM sources say the hatchback EV with a 200-mile range will come to Europe but won't be engineered for right-hand drive markets

15 September 2015

Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle won't be sold in the UK

General Motors chief executive Mary Barra

Opinion

GM chief Mary Barra predicts big changes during the next five years

Speaking at the Frankfurt motor show, GM's global boss says she foresees seismic changes in the car industry in the next five years

15 September 2015

GM chief Mary Barra predicts big changes during the next five years

Jaguar XJ

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Smooth-riding sofa cars from £5000 - used car buying guide

Our roads may be rough, but there are cars that can defeat them with peerless ride comfort. We pick six that won’t break the bank

15 September 2015

Smooth-riding sofa cars from £5000 - used car buying guide

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Cropley on cars - Ferrari FF goes home; can Chris Evans cut it on Top Gear?

Our long-term Ferrari FF leaves the fleet, Bentley Bentayga director shares his history; to and from Carfest South in a Honda Civic Tourer

14 September 2015

Cropley on cars - Ferrari FF goes home; can Chris Evans cut it on Top Gear?

Design Q breathe new life into older models

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Cropley on Cars - Design Q, DVLA and counting Porsches to get to sleep

Cropley's collected thoughts from another week in the world of motoring

7 September 2015

Cropley on Cars - Design Q, DVLA and counting Porsches to get to sleep

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