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Nissan 370Z Roadster wows Goodwood

The Goodwood Revival might be more about classic and vintage cars, but there was plenty of space for the Nissan 370Z Roadster to make its British debut.

Mazda MX-5 Superlight hits Frankfurt

A topless beauty has just hit the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show - the Mazda MX-5 superlight concept car celebrating 20 years of the best-selling roadster.

To the max: Ford raises MPV bar again

It's hard to believe but among all the supercars and concepts on display at Frankfurt were some real world motors with the Ford C-Max one of the most important.

Shock and awe: electric supercars unveiled

Frankfurt is awash with car makers paying ohm-age to electricity and unveiling green supercars - including the Audi e-Tron and BMW Vision.

Ferrari 458 Italia unveiled in Frankfurt

After months of anticipation, the new Ferrari 458 Italia has finally been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster unveiled

This is the new Lamborghini Reventon Roadster - a £1 million hypercar unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. And we've got all the details.

Bentley Mulsanne in good-looking shock

The Bentley Mulsanne has just had its official European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We've got first pictures and video right here.

Drop-top Audi R8 Spyder makes world debut

White, roofless and with a roaring V10 engine - the Audi R8 Spyder has just made the decision of which £100,000-plus convertible to own even harder.

Lamborghini Reventon Spyder at Frankfurt

This is the Lamborghini Reventon Spyder which will be making its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now pick up your chin.

Audi R8 Spyder: leaked pictures

First pics of Audi's R8 Spyder - the soft-top equivalent of its £100,000 V10 supercar - have been leaked ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Citroen 2CV concept leaked

The first official pictures of the 2CV-inspired Citroen DS Revolte concept have been leaked ahead of its Frankfurt debut next week.

Jay Kay's £1m Aston dream

Singer Jay Kay could be about to add a super-rare Aston Martin One-77 to his huge car collection.

Sensational 604bhp Veritas RSIII

Jaws never had 604bhp – the outrageous, shark-nosed Veritas RSIII has just made its world debut at the Salon Prive supercar show. Just don’t look directly at it...

Million-pound Aston makes UK debut

The super exclusive Aston Martin One-77 has finally landed in the UK - it's just made its British debut at the Salon Prive show in South West London.

Goodwood gallery: supercars

Check out our exclusive gallery of all the best supercars from the weekend's brilliant Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Supercars out in force for Goodwood 2009

The 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed is under way, boasting its largest-ever collection of cars including the new Murcielago and Bertone Mandtide.

Ten top reasons to visit the Festival of Speed

This weekend will see 150,000 petrolheads descending on a sleepy Sussex village for a weekend of motorsport mayhem.

Goodwood 2009: Latest Veyron to make debut

The incredible Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport is set to make its way up the iconic Goodwood hill at this year's Festival of Speed.

Goodwood 2009: wild Citroen supercar to tackle hill

Fresh from completing laps at the Nurburgring and Le Mans 24 hour races, the sensational GTbyCitroen will make its UK debut at Goodwood.

Goodwood 2009: The Wacky Racers

A real-life Dick Dasterdly and Penelope Pitstop will be making an appearance at the Festival of Speed this year.

Goodwood 2009: the complete driver's line up

More than 115 star riders and drivers will descend on Goodwood for the 2009 Festival of Speed. The impressive tally beats 2008's event, which hosted 101 stars.

£94k Brabus-tuned Tesla makes UK debut

A stunning £94k Brabus-tuned sportscar, a strange BMW Frankenstein and the world's sexiest topless beauty all made their UK show debuts.

Top Gear's craziest cars on show

The Top Gear trio are putting their craziest car creations on display. The World of Top Gear will include their amphibious cars and DIY limousines.

2010 British Motor Show RIP

The UK car industry was today reeling following the cancellation of the 2010 British Motor Show.

British Motor Show to be axed

The Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders will announce today that the British Motor Show will be cancelled.

Geneva 2009: Race-spec Pagani Zonda R unveiled

The fastest ever Pagani is on display at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the race-spec 6-litre V12 Pagani Zonda R supercar.

Geneva 2009: Amazing Mansory Veyron

German tuner Mansory has managed to out-Bugatti Bugatti at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with this – the Veyron-based Linea Vincero.

Geneva 2009 debuts: Citroen and Kia concepts

Citroen and Kia have both chosen the 2009 Geneva Motor Show to debut stunning new supermini concepts.

Geneva 2009 debut: Volvo S80

The new Volvo S80 has taken centre stage on the Swedish car maker’s stand at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

Geneva 2009 debut: Mansory Chopster

This is the crazy 187mph Porsche Cayenne-based Mansory Chopster which has just debuted in Geneva.

Geneva 2009 debut: £1million Ferrari 599XX

Ferrari has taken the wraps of a super-hardcore version of its 599 GTB Fiorano – the £1 million 599XX.

Geneva 2009 debut: The return of Lagonda

Luxury British car makers are dominating the Geneva Motor Show with Lagonda the latest up-market marque to debut a new car.

Geneva 2009 debuts: Renault’s stunning hot hatches

Renault is spreading yellow fever in Geneva by debuting its latest generation of Megane and Clio RenaultSport hot hatches.

Geneva 2009 debut: 335bhp Audi TT RS

Audi has unveiled the new TT RS at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show - and it's as fast as the V8-powered Audi R8 supercar.

Geneva 2009: Fastest Aston Martin unveiled

Two of the world's sexiest cars have been unveiled at the Geneva motor show: the Aston Martin V12 Vantage and James Bond's new company car...

Welcome to the 2009 Geneva Motor Show

It’s show time as the biggest motor extravaganza of the year has just opened its doors to the press in Geneva.

Geneva 2009: BMW Concept car breaks cover

BMW has unveiled a unique new concept car at the 2009 Geneva motor show - the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo.

Geneva 2009: Alfa unveils 240bhp MiTo GTA

The UK's most powerful supermini has been unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show - the 240bhp Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA.

Convertible 191mph Aston Martin DBS

The new Aston Martin DBS Volante has been unveiled ahead of its Geneva motor show world debut.

New 800bhp Gumpert Apollo Speed at Geneva

A new hardcore ‘Speed’ version of the wild-looking Gumpert Apollo will make its global debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

New Renault Clio GT at Geneva

The Renault Clio has been facelifted with a new GT model added to the range.

Video: Jaguar XFR hits 225mph at Bonnevile

Combine an amazing setting with the fastest ever Jaguar and a rip-roaring Oasis soundtrack and you've got an awesome video.

Sportiest Maserati Quattroporte unveiled in Detroit

Following the 510bhp Jaguar XFR’s launch at Detroit is another super-saloon – the Maserati Quattroporte GT S.

Fisker Karma 100mpg super-saloon in Detroit

This is the four-door Maserati-esque Fisker Karma – a 461bhp saloon capable of 100mpg.

All-new Toyota Prius makes debut in Detroit

Di Caprio, Diaz and the rest of Hollywood’s green team will be pleased – the third generation Toyota Prius has been unveiled at Detroit.

Jaguar XFR hits 225mph on Bonneville Salt Flats

What’s the best way to promote a new super-saloon? Break a speed record – and Jaguar has done this with its new XFR hitting 225mph.

World debut for fastest Audi R8 ever

The fastest ever production Audi has been showcased for the first time at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show.

New BMW Z4 makes world debut

The new BMW Z4 has made its world debut at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show.

Stunning new Volkswagen sportscar unveiled

Volkswagen has unveiled a stunning new diesel sportscar concept at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show.

Wraps off new Jaguar XFR and XKR at Detroit 2009

The wraps have just been taken off two stunning new 510bhp Jaguars at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show.

Supercars on show at Autosport 2009

Autosport International 2009 opens its doors to the public this weekend with wall-to-wall performance cars and hot racing machines on show.

World’s best tuner show: SEMA 2008

The world’s most influential show for aftermarket car parts and tuning has swung open its doors in Las Vegas.

Goodwood Revival 2009 and Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009

Dates for the Goodwood Revival 2009 and Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 have been announced.

Paris Motor Show 2008 round-up

Paris Motor Show 2008 video round-up

Paris Motor Show 2008 has seen the release of cars as spectacular as the Lamborghini Estoque - check out our big video and slide show round-up

Incredible Renault Megane Trophy racer

The most mouth-watering Renault Megane Trophy ever conceived has been unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

Paris Motor Show 2008 – Seat Ibiza Cupra

The Seat Ibiza Cupra hot hatch has made its public debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It boasts 178bhp from its turbocharged and supercharged 1.4-litre petrol engine.

Wraps off stunning new Volkswagen Golf GTi

It's the most famous hot hatch and a motoring icon - and now at the 2008 Paris Motor Show there's a new Volkswagen Golf GTi.

Paris Motor Show 2008 – Ford Ka

The wraps are off the all-new Ford Ka at the 2008 Paris Motor Show ahead of its cameo in the forthcoming Bond film Quantum of Solace.

Revealed: Ferrari California at Paris 2008

The Ferrari California has been given its official global debut at the Paris Motor Show. It's the first car from Ferrari with an electrically-folding metal roof.

Police officers trained to drive economically

A police force is training officers to drive economically in a bid to battle the rising cost of fuel, it emerged today.

Sexy Alfa Romeo MiTo debuts at motor show

The Alfa Romeo MiTo - based on the Alfa 8C supercar - has been revealed at the 2008 British International Motor Show.

Wraps off new Ford Focus RS and Ford Fiesta

The head-turning new 300bhp Ford Focus RS was unleashed today at the 2008 British motor show alongside the all-new Ford Fiesta.

All new Lotus Evora makes world debut

The all-new Lotus Evora has just been unveiled to the world at the 2008 British Motor Show on London's Docklands.

Vauxhall Insignia makes its world debut

The 2008 British Motor Show has kicked off with the global debut of the brand new Vauxhall Insignia family saloon - the car which replaces the Vauxhall Vectra.

British Motor Show 2008 kicks off today

London is car central today as the 2008 British Motor Show kicks off on the capital’s waterfront – and Auto Trader is reporting live.

World’s greatest cars at Salon Prive show in London

Some of the world’s most exclusive cars from past and present, including a Ferrari bought for more than £5 million by DJ Chris Evans are on display at the UK’s most exclusive car show.

Disney cartoon cars to appear at British motor show

The stars of Disney's hit animated movie 'Cars' will make their real-life UK debut at the 2008 British motor show.

Motorexpo – London’s free motor show opens

Motorexpo, London’s free car show opened its doors today in glorious sunshine on the capital’s dockland developments.

Geneva Motor Show 2008

Read our complete guide to the Geneva Motor Show 2008 - including a round-up of the hottest supercars and stunning eco-friendly green machines.

Hermes Bugatti Veyron – world’s first pics

Meet the Hermes-designed Bugatti Veyron - the stunning new show car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show today.

Welcome to the Geneva Motor Show 2008

The doors to the Geneva Motor Show 2008 opened this morning to some of the hotly anticipated debuts of the year – and Auto Trader is reporting live.

First car more important than first kiss

Forget about your first kiss – it’s the memory of your first motor which is savoured most by car-loving Brits.

British Motor Show 2008: Tickets on sale

Tickets for the British Motor Show 2008 are now on sale. Don't miss the UK's number one motoring event at Excel, London.

Preview: ExCeL British Motor Show 2008

Put it in your diary – the British Motor Show opens its doors at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre for the second time.

Frankfurt motor show – the complete guide

The action never stops at Frankfurt, and with a night to reflect on Europe's top motor show, we bring you the full in-depth run down.

Frankfurt Motor Show: The latest

Want to know what you'll be driving next year? We're reporting live from the Frankfurt Motor Show

Sexy supercars: show report

Exotic cars worth millions are on display at the UK's most exclusive car show, Salon Privé. Check out our exclusive report and pictures.

Sexy Green car show opens its doors

The world's first show dedicated to green cars opens its doors to the public today at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

120mph electric car shocks Detroit

A petrol-electric car which can top 120mph and make journeys of up to 640 miles between fill ups was announced yesterday.

Bonjour from the Paris Motor Show

Auto Trader brings you the latest car launches from the Paris Motor Show. Check back for the latest live from the show.

Visitor numbers boost motor show

The number of visitors to this years' British Motor Show has rocketed by almost a quarter. Over 400,000 visited the ten day-event.

Motor show moves to summer

Next year's British Motor Show will be held in the summer in an attempt to attract more families.

Motor Show moves to London in 2006

The British Motor Show is to move back to London after 30 years at the NEC, Birmingham, in a bid to give visitors better value for money.

Motor Show may move to London

Birmingham's NEC could lose the British Motor Show, because the organisers are considering two rival venues in London.

Scottish Motor Show is just the ticket

Advance tickets for November's Scottish Motor Show have gone on sale.

See the future at Frankfurt show

The biggest and most important motor show of the year starts next week. The Frankfurt show opens next week and will host the debut of dozens of new models.

£550k Aston at MPH'03 show

Stuck for a Christmas present for the car nut that has everything? We've found the perfect stocking filler - for a cool half a million pounds at the MPH'03 show.

Check out Nissan's Z Car at MPH'03

Its the of the moment but your chances of seeing one in the UK are slim. So if you can't get enough of Nissan's 350Z, get along to the MPH'03 show.

We get revved up at MPH ?03

There was a time when Motor Shows meant filing past railings, so close to the car you've travelled hours to see - but the suits won't let you touch it...

Get set for the London Motorexpo

The ninth Motorexpo show, which is a free open-air motor show at London's Canary Wharf, is set to be bigger than ever.

Motor Show slips into top gear

With only a few days left at the British International Motor Show, time is running out to check out the showstopping metal that?s filling the Birmingham NEC.

British Motor Show kicks off in style

Believe the hype, this year?s Motor Show is spectacular. The biggest manufacturers and the smallest specialists have all pulled out the stops with their finest models.

Motor Show Update

With the British Motor Show nearly upon us, stay tuned to Auto Trader.co.uk for the lowdown on what?s hot and what?s not.

007 cars at the Motor Show

To celebrate the 20th film in the James Bond series, the cars featured in the forthcoming Die Another Day will be making an appearance at the British Motor Show.

Latest British Motor Show news

More information about next month?s British International Motor Show has been announced, and it looks to be the best one in a long time.

The North East Motor Show 2005

Sunderland's Herrington Country Park is hosting this year's North East Motor Show on 6th and 7th August from 10am to 5pm.

Motorexpo 10 opens to the public

The 10th Motorexpo opens today at Canary Wharf, and offers visitors the chance to see some exciting new cars for free.

Motor Show is just the ticket

Sales of cheap advance tickets for the Motor Show Live at Birmingham's NEC end this Friday.

MPH '04 circus rolls into town

This year's MPH '04 show has kicked off in style with an eye-catching circus theme to match the eye-catching cars.