Claytus Hood TD tower defense

tower defense games

  Claytus Hood TD tower defense

Description Game:

Defend yuor farm from critters with a barrage of weapons
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Ghost Rider Demon Duel

scary maze game

 Ghost Rider Demon Duel

Description Game:

You’re the powerful Ghost Rider. Whip the bad guys with your chain from hell!

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Adrenaline Supercars

car games

 Adrenaline Supercars

Description Game:

Push your supercar to the limit and eliminate your targets in Adrenaline Supercars. You have to drive fast but also keep your car health if you want to finish the levels. Crash into your competition and take them off the road – enjoy playing Adrenaline Supercars!

How to play Game:

Use arrow keys to drive.

Basketball Shot

basketball games online

  Basketball Shot

Description Game:

Make at least ten baskets before time runs out. This game is free.
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How to play Game:

This game can be played by mouse only.

Circus Ride

bike games

 Circus Ride

Description Game:

Ride and show your skills in this fun circus Ride. Balance yourself and avoid falling. Press space bar to turn your bike in another direction. Collect points to score high. You have limited time to complete each level. Have Fun Ride.

How to play Game:

Use arrow keys to ride. Press space bar to turn your bike.

Crazy Truck Ride

disney games

 Crazy Truck Ride

Description Game:

Riding your truck to collect coins, avoiding your truck to flip over and reach to the end.
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How to play Game:

Use arrow keys to drive.

Girl Bike Happy

happy wheels 2

 Girl Bike Happy

Description Game:

Play this latest motorbike game to get a huge adrenaline rush. Help the girl pass the many obstacles that the track has to offer and make sure not to flip the bike around. Collect the make-up kits along the way to increase your final score.

How to play Game:

Use arrow keys to drive.

Battle Math

cool math 4 kids

 Battle Math

Description Game:

Defend your house from monster attack with your brain
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How to play Game:

Type the correct and answer then press enter key.

Bloodshot

Game Info - A short sniper game of shooting people and objects. Different ways to finish a few levels.
Game controls - Use mouse to aim and shoot.

Sort My Tiles Sleeping Mickey

Game Info - Mickey to sort his thoughts while sleeping.
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Cafe Dressup 2

Game Info - Help her choose some nice clothes for a date in her favorite cafe!
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Harry Potter Kiss

Game Info - Make Harry and Hermoine kiss each other secretly, avoiding the magical intervention created by Ron in the First Level, Ron and Dumbledore in the Second and Ron, Malfoy and Dumbledore in the Third Level. Either Do Not kiss when they appear or use the Magical Spells to make them disappear. Every Level will have only 3 Spells and once you use a spell, your intervener will appear a little later. To go to the Next level, complete the Kissing Loader.
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Dress up luxurious Leopard

Game Info - Dress this hot couple with dresses, pants, shirts and luxury shirts. Then you will be able to choose the place where to go.
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Playroom Dress Up

Game Info - Her playroom is full of toys, but the only game Cindy wants to play is dress up!
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Trend Long Lash

Game Info - Time set a trend of long and beautiful lashes.
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Pac Adventure: Dracula's Castle

Game Info - A 3d pacman game with all of the gizmos you'd expect from a 3d pacman game.
Game controls - Use Arrow Keys to move.

Yellow Bus Kiss

Game Info - Kiss each other for as long as possible without getting caught by other kids or the bus driver.
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Princess Kissing

Game Info - The beautiful princess of this game has been invited to a fabulous ball in the castle. There are lots of charming princes and she wants to conquer them all! But there is a lot of competition of other princesses. Help this princess to make all the princes follow her at her heels like dogs. But be careful, watch out for the witch. She puts her spell on the princes and wants to turn the beautiful princes into a rabbit. You can go up in the castle in several levels. Watch out you don't run out of time or energy. If you do, you have to start again.
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Chinese Wushu

Game Info - Fight against all enemies and survive.
Game controls - Left / Right Arrow Keys - Move.
Up Arrow Key - Jump.
Down Arrow Key - Defend.
A - Thrust Up.
S - Thrust Down.
D - Sword's Wave.
F - Kick.

Monster Truck Curfew

Game Info - Get Your Tilty Truck Home in Time!
Game controls - Up / Down Arrows - Go / Stop.
Left / Right Arrows - Tilt your truck.

Mina's Fruit Basket

Game Info - Use your skills and agility to move as quickly as you can, catch all the fruits and win the game by filling up Mina's Fruit Basket!
Game controls - Use Left and Right Arrow Keys to move.

Sort My Tiles Beauty and The Beast

Game Info - There new found love and relationship needs some sorting out.
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Sonic Rush Adventure Flash

Game Info - Click the tips button at the bottom right when the game has started for details of how to play.
Game controls - STEERING
Click the mouse to start moving forward, and move your mouse to steer the waterbike. Move left and right to avoid enemies and collect Rings.

RAMP TRICK
Ride over the ramp and perform a trick by tracing the Trick Markers in the direction it guides you with the mouse.

Successfully performing tricks will fill up your Boost Gauge in the upper right corner of the bottom screen.

BOOST
Use your Boost energy to speed up the waterbike by clicking the mouse twice or by holding down the Space Key to maintain speed. Note that you can also use Boost to knock out the enemies that stand in your way.

Collect more coins - build up more boost power!

Sea Swimming Dressup

Game Info - Which swim suit fits her best? Find out!
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Batman Dynamic Double Team

Game Info - Team up with Batman and Blue Beetle to take down Kanjar Ros space pirates.
Game controls - Left / Right Arrow Keys - Move.
Down Arrow Key - Duck.
Z - Attack.
X - Jump.
Spacebar - Call Blue Beetle.

BMX Extreme

Game Info - Ride your bike and do some stunts and tricks to earn points!
Game controls - ARROW keys to drive. Z, X and C for tricks

Cake Factory

Game Info - Look at the example and click on the machines to make exactly the same cake.
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

No Vacancy

Game Info - Collect items and make your way into the building. Solve multiple puzzles to finish the game.
Game controls - Use Mouse to interact.

Gangster Pair

Game Info - Make a Gangster Pair as quickly as you can to succeed. Match up different gang related items.
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Lovely Fashion 7

Game Info - Choose from an array of gorgeous clothes that will best fit this beautiful girl. Have fun!
Game controls - Mouse - To interact.

Find The Numbers - Challenge 2

Game Info - Find all the numbers in the single scene. A little easier then the rest. Can you spot them all?
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Fairy 48

Game Info - Behind those jungle outfits she is actually a very affectionate fairy.
Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

Metal Slug: Death Defense

Game Info - Take down the incoming waves of enemy troops before they overwhelm you. When using the default weapon, you don't have to worry about ammo. Just click and hold to build up power, then release to shoot.
Keep track of your fuel by watching the red meter in the top left. Shoot the tanks of gas to replenish your fuel, and the letters to pick up extra ammo for your special weapons.At the end of each wave, your partner will swing by and give you back some health. If your health runs out and no lives are left, the battle is over!
Game controls - Mouse key - To aim / shoot.
Numbers 1-5 - To switch weapon.
Space bar - To equip default weapon.

Farm Frenzy 2

Game Info - This is a chicken. it eats grass and produces eggs. Click the ground to water it and make the grass grow. Collect products in the warehouse.

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Game controls - Use mouse to interact.

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Age Of War 2

Game Info - Pick a fight, and start upgrading! Cavemen to start, and bots in the future - do you have the guts to fight to the finish?
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Raft Wars

Game Info - The skill game Raft Wars is a funny action version of Battleships!
Game controls - Use your mouse to set angle and power and hit button to shoot at those rotten pirates!

Barbie Bike Stylin' Ride

Game Info - Take a Bike ride with Barbie. Score point and unlock fab fasihon.
Game controls - Arrow Keys - Ride.
Spacebar - Jump / Trick.

Flower Design Shop

Game Info - In this game you are designing bouquets of flowers. If you're playing in story mode, there'll be a customer that will tell you what things he/she likes and what things he/she doesn't. You'll know it by the symbols in the right hand part of the screen under the customer. Note that if there's an item with a sad smiley next to it, it means that the customer doesn't like this item. If there's a happy smiley, the customer likes it. Add the items the customer likes and avoid those he/she doesn't like. Rather than that you can use any items you want and arrange them using various tools.
Game controls - This game is played with mouse only.

Sears Arrival Concert

Game description: Why just go back to school when you can Arrive? Rock Out with brand new songs, and prep yourself for Arrival!  
Game controls: Press keys when the icons cross the bottom of the screen or use the keyboard to play the game.

Royal Princess 2 Dressup

Game description: A series of dress up games. Dress up our royal Princess and her sisters from roiworld. So beautiful baby she is!  
Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

Sweater Dressup

Game description: Choose a nice sweater suited for a cold season for her to wear.
 Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

Fall Brunch Dressup

Game description: It's time for food and fashion with the Sky Breeze Games Fall Brunch game! Help the girls choose the perfect outfit for Sunday brunch at their favorite cafe. What would you wear if you were having brunch with your favorite friend?  
Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

Sleepyhead

Game description: What this girl likes most is to sleep. She has loads of pajamas and it is hard for her to get up in the morning.  
Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

Fairy 31

Game description: What's not to love about fairies? They have the magic power that we dream for, the looks we envy and the wings that are not only accessories. So bring on the magic power and give this fairy the look she deserves.  
Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

Disco Dress Room

Game description: Help the girl the best clothes for crazy night at the disco!  
Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

HipHop Dressup

Game description: Dress up the girl so the clothes match her hip-hop style!
 Game controls: Use mouse to interact.

Bloons Player Pack 3

Game description: The third pack of 50 user created levels picked from 1.3 million submitted to bloonsworld.com  
Game controls: Aim with mouse, click and hold to choose power. Pop the target number of bloons to pass each level. Good luck with this pack.

Find the Objects Antique Shop

Game description: Find out the listed objects which are hidden in the Antique shop Use Hint to find out the Objects, Please see that the Hint Bar is full. To score more, find out the objects in short duration.
 Game controls: This game is played with mouse only.

Lady Retro Look

Game description: Dress retro and live the retro lifestyle.
 Game controls: Use mouse to interact

Balloon Pets

Game description: Help the pets to the boxes with tasty treats. To do this you need using the cannon to pop the balloons or gently push the pets into a direction. The cat is only interested in a fishy, the dog prefers the bone.  
Game controls: Mouse key to shoot.

Epic War 2

Game description: The new epic war is here, now with dozens of new units across 3 playable races, dynamic music, a new upgrade system and 3 huge boss battles!
 Game controls: A - Fire. Arrow Keys - Scroll. Spacbear- Increase maximum mana. Mouse - Summon units.

Catapult Madness

Game description: Fire and upgrade your catapult as you try to get your peasants as far as possible. Game controls: This game is played with mouse only.

Sue Drumming Game

Game description: Watch the falling symbols, press the right keys and hear Sue singing her song!
Game controls: Arrow key left- Left arrow. Arrow key right- Right arrow. Arrow key up- Up arrow. Arrow key down- Down arrow. Space bar- Square. 

Rail of War

Game description: The time of the iron war is here. You have to supply the troops and people with weapons and fuel. Along the way you have to destroy the enemy who is taking over our precious land. Trains and weapons of all sorts will be at your disposal. Rail of War is a huge action packed strategy game that will let you fight over 10 massive missions. Every mission unlocks new trains, weapons and maps. On these maps you can Rail Rage and get the best time for the highscores.
Game controls: Use mouse to select options and right click to fire. 

Fancy Pants Adventure 1

Game description: Excellent side scroller adventure game with many levels and things to do.
Game controls: Arrow Keys - Movement S - Jump Up Key - Open Doors 

Marble Lines

Game description: Destroy marbles by forming groups of 3 or more marbles of the same colour. Click the mouse to shoot the marbles, press the space bar to swap the colour of the marble to be shot.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Fanged Fun Level Pack

Game description: Change squares to circles and back again. Make the red touch the red and the green touch the green.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

John Cena - Find the Alphabets

Game description: Analyze your power of observation by finding out the alphabets. For each accurate click, score will get increased and for wrong click, score will get reduced.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Street Dive

Game description: Explore the streets, find the pools and pick up the frosties boxes.
Game controls: Arrow keys- To walk. X- To jump/dive/climb/console. Space bar- To run. V- Diver's view. 

Shanghai Dynasty

Game description: This is one of the best Puzzle game. If your brain is not yet fully awake you can play Kids Version and then move to Shanghai Version.
Game controls: Use your mouse to Play the game. 

Vanilla New Year 5 Differences

Game description: Find the five differences between the two pictures. Good art work, relaxing effect.Click on the 5 things you find different between the two images to advance to the next level.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Phineas And Ferb Dress Up

Game description: It is a hot day in Danville, so Phineas and Ferb are committed to have the best day ever! They kept thinking all morning about things they could do and in the end they agreed to throw a super cool party at their backyard beach and everyone to be invited...and when I say everyone I mean the guest list includes you too. Yes. You're invited to Phineas's and Ferb's beach party but...only if you pass a test...a fashion test. Show off your fashion skills while playing the "Phineas and Ferb" dress up game and make sure you get enough points to participate in what promises to be the hottest beach party of the whole year!!
Game controls: Use the mouse to click the category tabs to select the items you like! 

Short Legs Want Rabbits

Game description: Help the bears catch the fat rabbits.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Bone Throwing

Game description: Beat that ugly cat up by throwing some bones over the fence.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Stickman Freeride

Game description: Stickman loves sticky cycling situations.
Game controls: Arrow keys to balance your way through to mountain biker glory. Space bar - To jump. R - Reset. 

Fluffy’s Kitchen Adventure

Game description: Curiosity may not kill the cat, but it will set Fluffy on a fun adventure! Get Fluffy to the door at the other side of the kitchen to win: click the die to move, and complete mini-games along the way! Tip: If you get stuck on a mini-game, you can close it by clicking the X in the top-right corner.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Multiplayer Billiard

Game description: Flash version of very popular sport game Billiards. In this version you can play two versions of Billiard: 8 ball Billiard and Straight Pool. You can play against real players or against computer.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only.

Barbie Room Dress Up

Game description: Where would a young girl be without her favorite's actor face plastered all over her room? You will find everything from piles of teddies to a multitude of floral patterns and leafy green plants in a girls room. But pink and blue dotted things are the clothes you will find in Barbie's wardrobe too. There is nothing cooler than girlish styled outfits and this what this dress up game is all about! Try your best to design the most stunning look for Barbie! Have fun girl by playing this great game and and seize the chance of being Barbie's personal fashion stylist for one day!
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Long Way

Game description: Enter the wild west in this western-themed tower defense. Complete quests, recruit cowboys, buy items and get ready to defend your bulls at all cost! Includes tons of enemies, upgrades, and challenging bosses.
Game controls: This game is played with mouse only. 

Heat Rush

Game description: Heat Rush is a great Flash racing game which looks a bit like the original Cruizin' USA arcade game. The gameplay is balanced well with tight turning control, power boost (nitro), and fair car-to-car collision physics. Various in-game upgrades can be unlocked with racing achievements. Nice looking cars rendered from multiple angles add to the faux-3D environment which includes realistic turns as well as hills. Several different tracks to race on feature custom backgrounds and road-side obstacles. Your best time for each track is saved automatically which can be submitted for hi-scores.
Game controls: Use arrow keys to drive. Space bar to nitro. 

Ford funks up the Focus

Facelift for the Focus: all the details

Ford is funking up the Focus with a mid-life facelift. Aside from the Mondeo-esque nose, the major talking point is a double-clutch transmission on the flagship diesels. It’s good news for the Focus, which would have looked pretty bland on the Blue Oval’s Frankfurt stand next to Ford’s other unveilings, the Verve supermini concept and the Kuga SUV. The conservative Focus Mk2 has always looked a total wallflower compared with the orchid-like allure of the 1998 original. While the new trapezoidal grille and wraparound headlamps inject some boldness, the proportions – roof that towers over the bonnet, apologetically short nose – can’t be cured until the next-generation family car. But the low, wide, muscular Verve – which previews next year’s Fiesta replacement – suggests that the Mk3 will be worth the wait. Other visual tweaks to keep Britain’s best-seller at the top of the pile include bigger wheelarches and revised rear lamp graphics with a burst of white LEDs. Inside, a red-lit instrument panel from the Mondeo makes an appearance, while material quality is improved, claims Ford. The revised range goes on sale in February 2008. Mechanical changes are few, because they’re largely unnecessary on the best-driving car in the class. Five years after the Volkswagen Group pioneered it, Ford is getting a double-clutch transmission on the 135bhp or 109bhp 2.0-litre TDCi diesel. Like the VW system, the ‘PowerShift’ tranny employs a second clutch to pre-engage the next gear, enabling seamless shifts that are faster than a manual’s and use 10 percent less fuel. Unlike the VW system, the Ford ‘box is a collaboration with Getrag, not BorgWarner which had a hand in VW’s shifter. The Focus range will also get an ECOnetic model – much like VW’s Bluemotion range. Aerodynamic tweaks and a frugal 1.6-litre TDCi engine combine for brilliant carbon dioxide emissions of just 115g/km and 65mpg. The car is also equipped with a particulate filter to trap and incinerate nasties. As a result of this, the Focus ECOnetic should be Congestion Charge exempt – assuming London mayor Ken Livingstone makes good on hints to waive the charge for cars emitting less than 120g/km of CO2.

BMW Concept X6 (2007): first official pictures

BMW X6: the lowdown

No, X6 is not a typo but the third X model in the BMW’s 4x4 range. BMW kicked off the Frankfurt show today (Tuesday 11 September) by unveiling two coupes spun off existing models. The 1-series coupe is a two-door notchback version of the baby BMW, but the X6 – an X5 SUV with a melted rear end – was the show-stopper. The X6 has much in common with its sibling: a four-wheel drive chassis, front end and five door layout, but get to the A-pillars and things get pretty rakish. There are major changes under the skin, too: the X6 introduces BMW’s petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. For now, the X6 and its eco-drivetrain are officially concepts, but the car is headed for production in 2008 and the drivetrain will follow in ‘09. Expect X6 prices to start north of £35,000.
BMW X6: extreme looks

Munich claims that the X6 is the world’s first Sports Activity Coupe, although suits from Infiniti and Mazda might swing by BMW’s show stand to debate that. What’s indisputable is that the X6 is the most extreme crossover SUV to date. While the structure and wheelbase is shared with the X5, the A-pillars are more raked and the roof drops away like a black ski run. The shoulder line is angled upwards, creating a tapered glasshouse which ends in BMW’s traditional Hofmeister kink. There are wraparound rear lamps merging with a muscular rear haunches, and 21-inch wheels. It certainly looks wedgy and powerful, but you’ll pay for it by compromising the X5’s spacious rear bench and boot space. Indeed, the X6 is only a four-seater – although the car’s 6ft 4in designer Adrian Van Hooydonk claims he can sit comfortably in the back.

Honda Accord Tourer concept (2007): first official pictures

Ah, the Ford Mondeo estate…

Er, no actually. Though when you compare the two together there are remarkable similarities. No, this is a Honda, and it’s the company’s Accord Tourer concept. It previews the production Tourer (estate) that will be shown, along with the saloon, at the Geneva Motor Show next March. The two production cars games will then go on sale in summer 2008.
So what can I expect from the new Accord?

For a start it’ll be completely different from the Accord saloon and coupe that are currently being readied for sale in America. The European-spec cars are different from the ground up. Honda wants the new Accord to be sportier than ever, partly because now more than ever it’s aiming directly at the Germans. That’s why we’ve got our fingers crossed that the production Accord will retain all the details seen on the Tourer concept. The only major changes should be the addition of production door handles, wing mirrors and wipers. Now if only the front didn't remind us so much of the Hyundai Genesis…

Ssangyong Wz concept (2007): first official pictures

Really, a good looking Ssangyong?

Compared to an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, no. But if you compare the Wz concept to Ssangyong’s previous offerings then it’s a bit of a stunner. Apparently it’s also the company’s first sporting saloon as the company moves away from its 4x4 heartland. Together with SAIC (yes, that SAIC of Rover fame) the two companies plan to jointly develop 30 new models, five new engines and five new platforms.
Is the Wz a sports saloon?

That depends on how imaginative you can be. At 5080mm long it’s 1mm longer than an S-class. So even with a twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6 and 360bhp it doesn’t sound that sporty. Combine that with the fact that the Wz is supposed to be equipped with a lane departure warning system, air suspension, all-wheel drive, and adaptive cruise control, and it won’t exactly be a featherweight. Not that we’ve actually seen any of the technology yet. Forgive us for being harsh but when Ssangyong tells us it wishes to take on the very best luxury saloons in the world, it needs some bite to back up its bark. Then again a decade ago Kia was nothing and by 2010 it will be selling five million cars per year.

Volkswagen Up!

Volkswagen Up!: the lowdown

Volkswagen today unveiled what it hoped will be the modern-day successor to the Beetle: the Up! concept, a small city car targeted at the young, the cash-poor, and the environmentally aware. Available with either a rear-mounted two- or three-cylinder engine, a production, rear-wheel drive Up! is expected to go on sale in global markets by 2009 with a target starting price of €6000 (around £4000), substantially undercutting competitors like the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1. It will even slot below VW’s current baby, the Fox, being 50mm shorter (the Up! is 3.45 metres long and 1.63 metres wide). Insiders say it will form the basis of other small VWs too, as well as sister products for Seat and Skoda.
CAR's Georg Kacher said it'll have a two-pot. Tell me more!

No details are yet available on the two-cylinder model, but the three-cylinder will employ the Polo BlueMotion’s 1.4-cylinder engine. Yet where the Polo weighs 1170kg, the Up! is likely to fall below 1000kg – impressive considering its airbags, ABS and crash protection structure – so expect 60mph to come up in under 12sec with a top speed in excess of 110mph compared with the Polo’s 12.8sec and 109mph. Furthermore, where the BlueMotion represents what VW’s engineers can do with an existing design, the Up! is a ground-up project with an environmental focus from the off. At best fuel will be consumed at a rate of 3.0 litres per 100km (94mpg), at worst 3.5 litres per 100km, much like the European-only Lupo of some years back.

Daihatsu OFC-1 and HSC (2007): first official

It looks remarkably like a Copen…

It does indeed, and at 5mm shorter, the same width, and only 45mm higher the OFC-1 is all but identical to the Copen. In fact, it is the new Copen, just not as cute. But perhaps the biggest changes is the switch from a two to a three-piece folding roof. Here, the main roof section is made from liquid crystals so at the flick of a switch the roof can be made transparent or opaque. And it all folds away into the boot in under ten seconds.
Is it still a Copen at heart?

Yes, because the last Copen was designed to meet Japanese K-car standards (which means lower taxes) and the OFC-1 is equally diminutive. Under the bonnet there’s a 658cc turbocharged engine with 63bhp. Power is put to the road via a seven-speed auto with paddleshift. Seven might seem like a lot of gears for such a tiny car, but short ratios help improve acceleration while still allowing the OFC-1 to achieve 61.4mpg and 100.9g/km.

Hyundai i-Blue concept (2007): first official pictures

Fuel cells, coupes and crossover wagons…

The world debut of the i-Blue fuel cell concept headed up a trio of key Hyundai products at the Frankfurt show stand. ‘Spare me another fuel cell concept’ I can almost hear you thinking, but don’t switch off. This one is no theoretical eco powerplant for a fantasy concept but a serious design showcase tailor-made for Hyundai’s very real third-generation fuel cell technology (the previous two versions were in special versions of the bigger Santa Fe and Tucson).
So why is the i-Blue special?

It’s Hyundai’s first ever model designed from the ground-up to incorporate fuel cell technology. Powered by 100kW and a fuel cell stack with compressed hydrogen in a 115-litre tank, its range is about 375 miles and top speed 100mph-plus. Hyundai says by storing the fuel cell stack under the floor rather than in the engine compartment, like in the second-generation Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the car gains an ideal 50:50 weight distribution. The Korean firm also says it drives ‘almost noiselessly’ and has an acceleration that will “delight passionate drivers.” Okay.

Dacia Sandero (2007): first official pictures

Dacia Sandero: Renault brings its first cheap Logan-based car games to the UK

A Dacia? In the UK? You'd better believe it. Renault announced at Frankfurt that it would start importing the cheap 'n' cheerful Dacia brand to the UK, and other western European markets, by the end of the decade. The Sandero will be the first Dacia to be sold in the UK, and although not on show at Renault's stand, CAR Online was given a sneak preview of the new Logan-based hatch. As you can see from the photos, it's a neat design, smarter than the Logan world car upon which it's based - but still without pretensions. Interestingly, Renault design chief Patrick le Quement told us it was the company's first car to be designed digitally in its entirety, missing out on the usual modelling stage. Result? A quicker design phase - and considerably cheaper, too, saving at least 35 percent of his budget. 'The Sandero was a challenge; we managed to make that car with a very small budget. And doing it digitally means we had a very smooth project liasing with the engineers, who have access to everything we do at every step. We have learned a lot from developing this car.'
How cheap are we talking here?

No prices have been fixed yet, but the five-door Sandero will be built in low-cost South America; further factories around the world could build it if demand is high enough. UK officials suggest a price around the £5000-6000 mark. And Renault is likely to import cheaper Logan estates or pick-ups to the UK too. So the Sandero will undercut the cheapest Clios and compete head-on with the cheapest cars from Korea and Malaysia, as well as the swelling ranks of European small cars. Renault is working out a launch strategy for Dacia in Europe and deciding whether to sell the cars from stanadlone dealers (the expensive choice), areas within existing Renault dealers (the cheap way) or online (the brave way). There's even talk of novel marketing activities, such as selling them at football stadia.

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2011) first news

Ford has released details of a new, race-inspired version of the Mustang called the Boss 302 - and it's set to be the 'quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang' ever sold by the company.

Boss 302? That sounds familiar...

Indeed. The original Boss was created back in 1969 and Ford's reviving the stripped-out, lightweight philosophy for 2011.

What's new?

The Boss is based around the recently-launched Mustang GT, and subscribes to the 'less is more' school of thinking. Ford has given each and every working part a good going over to make sure it performs to its maximum potential while being as light as possible. Think of it, if you will, as America's answer to the 911 GT3.

Power comes from the existing 5.0-litre V8 found in the Mustang GT, although it has been retuned to produce a not-insignificant 440bhp compared with the standard car's 412bhp. The suspension has also been lowered, and this, allied to new adjustable dampers, should help make the Mustang a slightly less disappointing drive than regular cars, whose style easily outweighs the dynamic prowess.

It certainly looks like it means business

You're not wrong there. The stock Mustang isn't exactly shy and retiring, but the Boss takes visual aggression to a whole new level. Details such as the jutting front splitter and a range of eye-catching colour schemes - not to mention those brash alloys - will ensure Boss drivers stand out from the crowd.

The interior is pretty similar to that of the GT, save for a couple of trim differences and that instrument pod perched on top of the centre console.

When can I buy one?

This is a Mustang, which of course means that UK buyers can forget about picking up a Boss 302 from their local Ford dealership. If you're really keen, though, you can always have one imported from next year.

Lancia Stratos (2010) first official pictures

These are the first official pictures of the new 2010 Lancia Stratos, the brainchild of German entrepreneur Michael Stoschek and the spiritual successor to the legendary rally car of the 1970s.

After a few weeks of speculation and spy shots, these are the first official photos of the new, 21st century Lancia Stratos.
So it's a Lancia, then?

Officially, no. At least, not yet. Stoschek has been keen on the idea of a 21st century Stratos for quite some time, and those with good memories might remember his name in conjunction with the Fenomenon Stratos concept, which was shown at the 2005 Geneva motor show.

Sadly that project didn't come to fruition, but Stoschek has high hopes for this new version, which has been built by Italian design house Pininfarina. It was originally commissioned for his own personal use, but the company is now considering limited production for a small number of private customers. Very small, in fact - 25 is the number quoted on the official new Lancia Stratos website.
What's under the skin of the new Lancia Stratos?

Details are scarce at present; what we do know is that the new Stratos is based heavily on the chassis of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia, albeit with a shortened wheelbase. Maranello's V8 has been retained, as has the sequential gearbox - and given that the Stratos weighs in at less than 1200kg (compared with the Scuderia's 1225kg), we'd expect a pretty bonkers power-to-weight ratio.

Initial test drives by insiders have apparently been very positive, although the company acknowledges that a few of the details need to be refined.
New Stratos: the styling

The influence of the original Stratos is clear to see here. The proportions are virtually identical, and detailing such as the kicked-up rear and that famous glasshouse leave you in no doubt as to what it is.

The biggest change comes at the front: safety regulations have outlawed the use of pop-up headlamps, so the new car houses fully-integrated lights.
I'm assuming that a production version of the Stratos wouldn't be cheap...

So are we. As yet there is no word on pricing, but given that it's a one-off based on a near-£200k Ferrari, it's hardly going to rival the Lotus Elise on the cost front. Even with a seven-figure price, though, we'd be amazed if the slated run of 25 cars didn't sell out instantly.

Lexus CT 200h: a true hot hybrid hatch?

Lexus has thrust its new CT 200h hybrid hatchback straight into competition with the BMW 1-series and Audi A3 with the bold claim that it will be the dynamic benchmark for the sector.

Can a brand better known for producing immaculately built luxury barges really build a sporting hatch? We're about to find out...
Lexus CT 200h: a sporty hybrid?

It only takes a cursory glance at the latest press material from Lexus to discover how it's pitching the CT, containing as it does more references to the word 'sporty' than you can shake a gearstick at.

Honda has recently shown with the CR-Z that hybrid power doesn't have to mean a snooze-fest on the twisties, and it would seem that Lexus wants a slice of the cake.

The Japanese manufacturer appears to be taking on something of a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality of late, with the mental LF-A and slightly less mental IS F offering a marked contrast to the softly-softly approach taken by other cars games in the range. A sharp-handling hatch would take this to a new level.
How does Lexus plan to make the CT 200h dynamically competitive?

The handling characteristics of the CT have apparently been designed with European customers in mind, with Lexus claiming to have given special attention to structural rigidity and damping. The driving position has also been looked at in detail, with engineers looking to get the drivers' hips as close as possible to the centre of gravity.

As is the fashion these days, the CT will also be offered with a range of selectable driving modes labelled 'Sport', 'Normal' and 'Eco'. However, this doesn't appear to provide much interactivity as it only controls throttle response and, somewhat bizzarely, the air-conditioning.
But a sporty Lexus? Really?

Take the LF-A and IS F out of the equation for a minute, and you're left with a mainstream range not exactly awash with B-road talent. Nor does Lexus have a history in such cars, so it would appear to have set itself a considerable task in taking on BMW. As such, we'll reserve judgement on the CT 200h until we've actually driven it.

Meanwhile, you can read about CAR's first ride in the CT 200h in the new September issue, out on 18 August.

Kia Pop concept (2010) first official pictures

These are the first pictures of Kia's new 2010 electric concept car, the Pop, which is due to make its debut at the Paris motor show on 30 September.

Details on the new Kia Pop are sketchy, but at 3m long and with a triple-seat arrangement, it could be that Kia has its sights set on creating a rival to the Toyota iQ. In fact, we can see from the bird's-eye shot that the seating plan mimics that of Toyota's baby with two positions in a front bench and a single rear seat behind the front passenger. Whether the Pop can replicate the tiny-footprint practicality of the iQ remains untested for now.

The Kia Pop looks pure show-car to me...

Judging by the pictures, the Pop is clearly intended as an exhibition in packaging techniques, and has been dressed up in a skin designed to wow show-goers. We'd expect a production version to be heavily toned down from what we see here, although some of the motifs on the front end appear to be inspired by Kia's current design language, with sharp creased surfaces and a tiger snout nose.

And the powertrain?

Unsurprisingly for a wacky city car concept, the Kia Pop uses electricity as its motive force. Whether this will translate to production remains an unknown, but it would give Kia an extra dimension to its range.

For all its progress in recent times, the Korean maker is currently lacking an electric or hybrid model in its western line-up, and a battery-powered city car would allow it to take the fight to Mitsubishi's i-MiEV and the forthcoming Peugeot iON.

Jaguar XJ Sentinel (2010) first details

Jaguar has revealed details of a new armoured version of its luxury car – the XJ Sentinel. Following on from the sporty XJ75 Platinum concept unveiled earlier this week, the Sentinel is a very different kind of XJ, tailored as it is to the likes of security organisations and governments. Or, let's face it, downright dodgy types likely to have a price on their head.
So basically it’s the David Cameron-spec XJ?

Indeed. The Sentinel is the XJ of choice for those who either require, or simply take comfort in, extra protection against potentially lethal exterior force. We'd expect to see one wafting along Downing Street in the not-too-distant future.

The spec? Well, the XJ Sentinel has an integrated inner-shell constructed from kevlar and special high-strength steel, which is virtually impossible to detect from outside the car. It offers B7-level ballistic protection as well as defence against 15kg TNT or equivalent explosive. Strategically lobbed grenades will also struggle to break down the strengthened floor. It'll be perfect for knocking about Brixton.

According to Jaguar MD Mike O’Driscoll, the XJ Sentinel 'was designed and developed in partnership with industry leaders, and incorporates the very latest armoured vehicle systems to deliver extremely impressive levels of protection, while maintaining a very discreet appearance.'

We’d hardly call the styling of the stock XJ ‘discreet’, but from the outside, the Sentinel shows no signs of the armour plating beneath.
Surely all this armour will affect the XJ's performance and handling?

The XJ Sentinel is based on the long-wheelbase XJ and employs the 5.0-litre V8 already found in the Supersport, which gets the standard car from rest to 62mph in 4.9 seconds and onto a limited top speed of 155mph. Performance in the Sentinel, however, is comparatively lethargic with a 0-62mph time of 9.2 seconds and 120mph top speed. That's a concrete example of weight hindering performance and economy.

Jaguar claims that its engineers have been hard at work on the steering and suspension to give the Sentinel 'the same qualities of poise and agility found in the standard XJ.' We’d imagine that the Sentinel’s extra kilos will be felt in the bends, but since clients are more likely to be sat serenely in the back seat, they’re unlikely to care too much.
I’d like to buy a Jaguar XJ Sentinel. What do I do?

There’s no word on price yet, but expect to pay a significant premium for the XJ Sentinel over the standard car. This shouldn’t be too much of a concern to the typical customer, though. What Jaguar will offer, though, is special buying guidance from a ‘dedicated security consultant’, in addition to special after-sales care.

The Jaguar XJ Sentinel will make its debut at the Moscow motor show on 25 August. An appropriate venue indeed.

Nissan Note freshens up for 2011: first picture

Nissan has pepped up the Note mini-MPV for the 2011 model year. Not much is new – we're in the realms of the classic door handle facelift here – but there's enough change to warrant a quick mention for the benefit of anorak car spotters.

The latest Nissan Note gets silver painted door handles and tailgate trim on Acenta and Teckna trim levels, with gloss black B- and C-pillars. Upgrade to the N-tec spec and a new front spoiler design is added to the visual mix, along with a host of extra equipment: climate control, auto lights and wipers and fresh cabin colours are added to the existing sat-nav, 16in alloys and privacy glass.

Two new colours (Magnetic Red and Grey) are added to the paint samples while Nissan has finally upgraded the audio system on higher models, allowing the Note to work with USB and iPod sound systems.

Any engineering changes on the new 2011 Nissan Note?

Not much to shout about, but the 1.4 and 1.6 petrols both now comply with Euro 5 emissions regs. Upgraded diesels arrive in autumn 2010.

Prices remain unchanged, despite the model year improvements. That means a starting tag of around £11k and there are numerous special offers bundling in two years' free servicing, three years' RAC membership or a £1000 guaranteed minimum trade-in.

Those kind of incentives suggest that Nissan is heavily supporting the ageing Note, which is now the smallest car built at the UK's Sunderland factory. The Micra is no longer produced in the north-east, making way for the bigger, more profitable Juke which lands this autumn.

Bentley Continental GT (2011): the teaser video

The big reveal of Bentley’s big Mk2 Continental GT is just around the corner, so Crewe has started to dripfeed a few styling teases of the new car games via a short video. The short clip shows everything from designers’ sketches to shots of the car on the move, and CAR has grabbed the best of them for you to view (see images right). You can view the video below.
So what do we know about the second-generation Bentley Continental GT?

With the Volkswagen mothership firmly in charge it’s best to think of the new Continental GT as a heavily revised version of the current Conti – think of the morph of Golf Mk5 to Golf Mk6. That means the looks aren’t that different, but every external panel is apparently new and items like those LED lights (Mulsanne-inspired) will help make the differentiation obvious. The bumpers and grille will be tweaked too, and we've already reported that the drag figure is down from 0.35 to the more svelte 0.30Cd ballpark.

Inside there’s the same basic architecture, with a centre console separating the driver and passenger, and all the latest gadgets from radar-guided cruise control to split-view sat-nav monitors.
And under the revised skin of the Conti GT?

A stretch of the front and rear tracks, and out with old Phaeton suspension and in with some Audi parts. More extensive use of aluminium and alloys will help cuts some kilos from the hefty kerbweight, while the latest 6.0-litre W12 (mated to an eight-speed ZF) will provide the power to all four wheels.

The new Bentley Continental GT will be unveiled on 7 September 2010 ahead of its show debut at Paris, with sales starting soon after this autumn. The Flying Spur saloon is expected to follow in 2012, and the drop-top GTC convertible is scheduled for 2013, CAR understands.

Porsche Panamera upgrades (2010) first details

The 493bhp Porsche Panamera Turbo is about to get even more powerful: Porsche has released details of a new range of upgrades available on the Panamera, including a £14k Powerkit pack.
Let's start with the Porsche Panamera Turbo Powerkit. What do I get for my money?

The Powerkit – as its name suggests – delivers an increase in power (and torque) over the standard car games, and is exclusively available on the Panamera Turbo. The Panamera Turbo left us a little underwhelmed when we put it through its paces a year ago, chief issues being the packaging, styling and ergonomics. The Powerkit sadly addresses none of those things, instead hiking the power from 493bhp to a thumping 533bhp. The torque figure also climbs from 516lb ft to 553lb ft, and if you opt for the optional Sport Chrono package (which adds an overboost function) you'll have a full-fat 590lb ft on tap.

These increases are achieved by means of a couple of new turbochargers with titanium aluminium turbines, which, along with a reconfigured engine management system, get the Panamera to 62mph from rest in 3.9sec (a tenth quicker than before) and on to a top speed of 190mph. Considering that the regular Turbo tops out at 188mph, we'd question the wisdom of shelling out for the Powerkit, especially as it's expected to cost a faintly ludicrous £14k.
And the Sport Design Package?

Unlike the Powerkit, the Sport Design Package is an option on every Panamera model; it's a solely cosmetic bunch of upgrades which you can have either factory-fitted or retrofitted to your Panamera. Features include more aggressive front and rear bumpers (the former complete with black air intakes) and new side skirts. Again, at almost £4k, you'd have to be über-keen on the changes over the stock Panamera to justify such a purchase.

The Panamera Turbo Powerkit will be available to spec on the Turbo from September, with a retro-fit option following in November. The Sport Design Package goes on sale in October.

Jeep Wrangler: first details of the 2011 facelift

Jeep has facelifted the Wrangler. No, really. It might not seem like it, but the American manufacturer has given its boxy 4x4 a raft of updates to enable it to continue treading water in these modern times.
I've been looking at it for three hours and can't find anything different...

Subtlety is the name of the game as far as the outside appearance is concerned, with exterior changes limited to a new body-colour hard top for the Sahara model.

Interior updates are more drastic, with a redesigned instrument panel and improved materials less likely to be found in a box of Lego, as well as extra storage areas and improved ergonomics. A new USB port and the addition of Bluetooth connectivity complete the changes, so it's really not earth-shattering stuff.
So the interior's a bit better, but will the new Jeep Wrangler behave on the road?

Jeep has left the underpinnings untouched for now, which of course means that it's still a beast off-road, but won't have you out-cornering the likes of BMW's X3 on the tarmac. The 2.8-litre diesel that Jeep finally introduced in 2006 continues service, so it'll at least give semi-respectable economy while crossing deserts and jungles.

The Wrangler remains – and perhaps always will – a leftfield choice which will appeal only to those who go off-road regularly. If you're not one of those people, it's probably best to stick to that Kuga.

VW Race Touareg 3 (2011) first pictures

You might usually associate the Volkswagen Touareg with school-run mums whose furthest foray off-road is up the kerb and onto a wet field – this is something different, this is the new VW Race Touareg 3.
The Volkswagen Race Touareg 3? But isn’t there a VW Race Touareg 2?

That there is, and it’s the Race Touareg 2 that’s taken the chequered flag at the last two Dakar rallies, becoming the first diesel-powered winner in 2009. And after 2010’s 1-2-3 finish, the VW board decided it was onto a good thing and commissioned Volkswagen Motorsport to update its Touareg racer for the January 2011 race.

A trip into the wind tunnel has lead to some aero tweaks here and there on the carbonfibre and Kevlar bodywork, and at the same time VW has taken the opportunity to give the Race Touareg 3 some LED lights and a new grille to ape the looks of the second generation road-going Touareg.

There’s little link with the road car under the revised body though; the spaceframe chassis is made from high-strength steel and power comes from a twin-turbo 2.5 TDI, now further optimised for economy and severe altitude changes but still producing 296bhp and 442lb ft. Three differentials ensure traction on loose surfaces, and a upgraded five-speed sequential ‘box is the transmission of choice. The result is 6.1 seconds to 62mph and 117mph flat out, and the Race Touareg 3 will achieve those figures on pretty much any surface. The new car has already undergone 10,000km of testing, and will do more miles ahead of the 2011 Dakar Rally.

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car (2012) first pics

Volvo will showcase its latest plug-in hybrid technology in the new 2012 XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car at next week's Detroit auto show.

The Swedes have been developing a range of plug-in hybrid cars, using both petrol and diesel. The hybridised V60 which goes on sale in Europe later in 2012 uses diesel, whereas the new SUV drinks from the green pump.
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car: the lowdown

The new XC60 show car uses the latest Volvo powertrain technology; the company is turning its back on five- and six-cylinder engines to focus on downsized four-pots, so the XC60 plug-in has a 276bhp petrol turbo.

It's mated to a 69bhp electric motor for a total range of 600 miles. Drivers can pick between three modes:

• Pure All-electric mode, good for a zero-emissions range of around 30 miles
• Hybrid Mix of petrol and electric power, Volvo claims 53g/km of CO2
• Power Unleaded guzzle mode, with a fulsome 345bhp

Volvo claims 0-60mph in 5.8sec – achieved when the 276bhp petrol engine is working in tandem with the e-motor. Drive is sent to the wheels through an eight-speed gearbox. It's badged as a T8 to reflect the fact that it is as powerful as a V8.

Diesel hybrids add considerable cost to production, but won't appeal in markets where unleaded rules. Volvo openly admits the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid is designed to appeal to China and the US.
Will Volvo actually build the XC60 Plug-in?

No date has been set for production yet, but the chief executive of Volvo said the technology would be launched by 2014. The Swedes are adding hybrid packs across the range.

Volvo isn't alone in developing petrol and diesel hybrid technology. After the Japanese pioneered the technology with petrol only, European brands are now moving in with derv know-how. Jaguar Land Rover is working on both kinds of hybrid, as is Peugeot Citroen for its Hybrid4 system.

'The technology in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is as ingenious as it is unique,' said Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation. 'You can make really green progress on the road without compromising on any of the luxury car's renowned properties. No other manufacturer has succeeded in delivering fuel economy and electrical range on this level in a capable, spacious performance car with 350 horsepower on tap.

'This world-class petrol plug-in hybrid technology, featuring a state-of-the-art four-cylinder engine from our upcoming Volvo Environmental Architecture engine family, will reach our American showrooms in a couple of years. However, it is too early to say which model will be the first to feature this solution.'

Ford EcoSport baby SUV concept (2012) first pictures

Ford has shown the new EcoSport concept car – a showcase for a potential new small SUV. Ford calls it 'a new compact SUV.'

It's based on Fiesta running gear, to give you an idea of the baby 4x4's footprint. And the best news? Ford plans to sell a car very like this, as the company continues to expand its model range despite slimming down its architectures.
Ford EcoSport concept: the lowdown

Ford chief executive officer Alan Mulally is to unveil the EcoSport at the 2012 Delhi auto show.

It's being unveiled in India as the Blue Oval plans to launch this – and seven other new models – in the country by the middle of the decade.

At this stage, Ford will only confirm the baby 4x4 is planned for sale in India, Brazil and other Asian markets, although it hints that other markets – including potentially Europe – could be added at a later date.

The Fiesta B-platform is destined to underpin more than two million vehicles a year by 2015.
A baby 4x4 developed for emerging markets

The Ford EcoSport was developed in South America, but is part of the company's One Ford strategy so it has been engineered for sale globally.

The previous EcoSport was launched in South America in 2003 and has sold 700,000 vehicles since.

The chunky styling is wrapped around the Fiesta architecture, meaning that the engines on offer will be familiar to supermini buyers.

Ford's new 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine will be one of the powertrains available.

Peugeot 107 facelift (2012) first official pictures

Peugeot has shown its newly facelifted 107 city car at the Brussels motor show. It's the first major change to the Franco-Japanese city triplets.

The 107 was jointly developed with Toyota and Citroen and it remains a big seller in the fast-rising city car sector. Peugeot sells around 16,000 in a typical year, making it the third best-selling models in its range.
What's new on the facelifted 2012 Peugeot 107?

The outside of the 107 has been given a modest reskin, bringing it in line with Peugeot's new aesthetic.

So the slightly waisted, tight-fitting look is present and correct, with a sculpted-out area of the bonnet adorned by the combative lion badge.

The grille and bumper graphics are lightly retouched too, while the nose now sports LED day-running lights.
When can I buy the revised 2012 Peugeot 107?

February 2012, priced from £7995. Sounds like it's been facelifted just in time to tackle the new VW Up.

The three-cylinder petrol engine has been tweaked to nudge emisisons under 100g/km by a single digit of CO2. Economy correspondingly climbs to 66mpg.

The 998cc triple has 68bhp and 70lb ft of torque. Stir the five-speed gearbox fast enough and you might just pass 62mph in 14.2sec and top out at 100mph.
What else is new?

A little bit of extra tech is on board now, with Bluetooth connectivity and USB plugs for music access.

The Peugeot 107 is available as a three-door or five-door; the latter hogs 60% of UK sales.

Dacia Lodgy MPV (2012) first official pictures

This is the Dacia Lodgy, a new MPV from the Renault’s Romanian budget brand. It will be offered in both five- and seven-seat guise, and at 4.5 metres in length it’s nearly as long as Renault’s own Grand Scenic.
Haven’t we seen the Dacia Lodgy before?

We have, but only as a 350bhp ice racer drive by Alain Prost; this is the production car, which will be powered by a much more sedate set of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (in 1.6 and 1.5-litre guises respectively). It’s front-wheel drive too, unlike the four-wheel drive race car.

The Lodgy will be revealed at the 2012 Geneva motor show in March, and Renault promises plenty of room across all three rows of seats and an ‘exceptionally large boot’. Less impressive is the name, taken from the word ‘lodge’ and apparently referring to the Lodge’s ability to ‘comfortably accommodate a family and its luggage’.

Not inspired by the looks of the Lodgy? Renault Group design chief Laurens van den Acker told CAR the next generation of Dacias will be more appealing: ‘There’s no reason why cheap cars should look cheap. That’s why the new Dacias are robust, spacious, sensible. And very cool.’
When can I buy a Dacia Lodgy in the UK?

You might never be able to – Renault has yet to decide whether to build the Lodgy in right-hand drive form for the UK. And any eager customers will have to wait until the start of 2013 to buy a right-hand drive Duster mini-SUV or the all-new Sandero supermini.

Renault dealers will dedicate a section of their showrooms to the two Dacia models. The Duster will cost less than £10k, and the Sandero will cost less than £7000, but Dacia’s sales strategy is not to offer any discounts – the price you see is the price you pay.

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Cadillac ATS (2012) compact exec unveiled at Detroit show

Cadillac took the wraps off the new compact Caddy, the ATS, at an event on the eve of the 2012 Detroit auto show.

The new Cadillac ATS is essentially a BMW 3-series rival meeting all the design and engineering criteria of the larger Cadillacs.
Cadillac ATS: what's new

The ATS is like a baby CTS - the Art and Science design credo has been upheld, with sharp creases and pressed body surfacing to give it the Cady look. It's 4643mm long.

Cadillac says it was developed at the Nurburgring, like the V-performance models, and the multi-link rear/MacPherson front strut suspension is available with magnerheological damping for driver selected response.

The ATS is rear-wheel drive as standard, although US buyers can pick four-wheel drive too. The base car - with a sole driven axle - weighs less than 1542kg, according to GM. The bonnet is aluminium and there are numerous other weight-saving details throughout the ATS.
So when can I buy a Cadillac ATS?

The sales figures published this week suggest we'll never see the ATS in the UK; Cadillac failed to sell a single car in Britain in 2011, despite being theoretically on sale here.

A pair of four-cylinder 2.0-litre or 2.5 engines and a 3.6 V6 will be offered in the US.

The ATS is notable for its debut of Cue, or Cadillac User Experience. It's a multimedia syncing device which can pair data from up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled devices, USBs, SD cards or MP3 players - replacing around 20 buttons with four touch points and voice command.

The Cadillac ATS will be built at the Lansing plant in Michigan.