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Auto Trader readers' top cool cars revealed

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:16:00 GMT

The Ford Ka is cooler than an SSC Ultimate Aero, and the Volvo C30 beats the Mini Convertible. But what?s the coolest car of all? Here?s what you picked...

The world's 55 fastest cars - complete guide

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:41:00 GMT

The sensational Mercedes 300SL turns 55 - and to celebrate the birth of the original 'supercar', Vijay Pattni looks at the world's fastest motors.

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Save £100,000+ on the world's fastest supercars

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT

Auto Trader's supercar showroom has some great offers - Vijay Pattni rounds up the hottest cars on offer...

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Stunning SEVEN-seat 250mph F1 car

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:05:00 GMT

An F1 car with seven seats and a snapshot of The Italian Job? Vijay Pattni is your host for this week's Weird World of Wheels.

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F1 legend Murray Walker: 'I'm coming back!'

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Vijay Pattni catches up with 'the voice of Formula One' - commentating legend Murray Walker.

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500bhp BMWs - for half price?

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:25:00 GMT

Mouth-watering sports saloons at less-than-list price? Vijay Pattni runs through Auto Trader's used car ads to discover big-bhp bargains...

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Save over £2,009 in 2009...on a 265bhp BMW?

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:46:00 GMT

Ring in the New Year with a dose of horsepower - Vijay Pattni brings you the top hot hatch buys on Auto Trader right now.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Ford Focus - As Britain’s most popular 5 door Family Hatchback car
If you’re looking for a five door family hatchback the chances are you’ve considered a Ford Focus.

Chelsea star faces drink-drive charge

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Chelsea football star John Obi Mikel was arrested for suspected drink-driving hours before his club's weekend FA Cup clash, it has emerged.

The 21-year-old was stopped by police at 5.30am on Saturday after being seen driving his Range Rover "erratically" near the club's ground in London's Fulham Road.

Hours later his team beat Ipswich 3-1 at home in the FA Cup fourth round, although Mikel was not part of the match day squad.

Footballers' drives - top ten cars named

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:06:00 GMT

The Range Rover Sport is the most popular car of choice for the Premiership?s millionaire footballers.

The luxury off-roader held its place at the top for the second year running ? fending off competition from German 4x4s the BMX X5 and Porsche Cayenne which came second and third respectively.

Making up the top five in the list compiled by Nuts magazine are two British supercars with the Aston Martin DB9 the fourth most popular motor and Bentley Continental GT fifth.

New SSC Ultimate Aero ?able to reach 270mph?

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:05:00 GMT

The record top speed for a production car looks set to be smashed after SSC announced its Ultimate Aero TT now has 15 per cent more power.

The SSC Ultimate Aero TT currently holds the world record for a car after it hit 257mph in 2007, thanks to its twin-turbocharged 6.2-litre V8 engine which develops 1,187bhp.

But this isn?t enough for Shelby SuperCars which has fitted the Ultimate Aero TT with an aluminium engine block and upped oomph to 1,287bhp.

Some say...Who is The Stig?

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:27:00 GMT

As Top Gear's tame racing driver is claimed to have been revealed, Vijay Pattni rounds up the funniest introductions to motoring's greatest mystery...

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Revealed: 700bhp WOODEN supercar

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:04:00 GMT

President Obama unveils his plan for an eco-friendly America - with one carmaker taking it literally. Vijay Pattni is your host for this week's Weird World of Wheels.

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Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren ? in one

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:18:00 GMT

An ambitious modifier inspired by the designs of the Lamborghini Reventon, Ferrari Enzo and McLaren F1 has created this ? the unique Predator Xtreme.

Photographed in California, the Predator Xtreme features a front similar to the Enzo ? Ferrari?s most extreme and expensive production car ever ? with an F1-inspired nose.

The air vents sit beneath the headlights and resemble those first seen on the Lamborghini Reventon hypercar, but which have now been used on the Gallardo LP560-4.

£920,000 Mercedes SLR ?Perfectus? revealed

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:17:00 GMT

German design house ASMA has revealed an evil-looking version of the Mercedes McLaren SLR hypercar ? the Perfectus.

The black Perfectus was originally developed for the Abu Dhabi royal family and has been extensively modified and features a hugely protruding front, new side sills and alloy wheels.

The SLR?s 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine has also been tuned with power increased to 700bhp from the car?s standard 626bhp.

Mansory gives Bugatti Veyron more power

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:16:00 GMT

German tuning company has revealed details of its super-limited edition Bugatti Veyron ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Officially named the Linea Vincero, Mansory has re-jigged the Veyron?s air intake and modified the exhaust system to increase power from 1,001bhp to 1,109bhp.

There are no performance figures, but this should shave a couple of split seconds off the Veyron?s standard 0-62mph time of 2.5 seconds and better its 253mph top speed.

Official photos of Barack Obama's Cadillac

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:16:00 GMT

The first images of Barack Obama?s Cadillac Presidential Limousine have been released ? and it?s an imposing machine.

As the President of the USA and the world?s most powerful man, Obama will always be a high risk figure so the new Caddy needs to be of the highest security.

As a result, Cadillac won?t detail the car?s full specification but expect the car to be completely armoured with bullet-proof windows and bodywork able to repel machine guns and even rocket launchers.

Girls! Girls! Girls! Detroit Motor Show 2009

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:44:00 GMT

The 2009 Detroit Motor Show is in full swing - Vijay Pattni brings you the full coverage.

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Celebrity motoring disasters!

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:40:00 GMT

As Manchester United football star Cristiano Ronaldo hit a barrier in his £200,000 Ferrari 599, Vijay Pattni looks at other celebrities who've fallen foul in their motors.

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Chris Evans, a bomb-proof limo and a flying car?

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:41:00 GMT

As the future President of the USA's car is prepared for duty, Vijay Pattni takes a look at the strangest car stories from around the world.

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David Beckham's Italian Job

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:36:00 GMT

The world's most famous footballer is now in Italy - for a bit. But what will he drive? Vijay Pattni looks at Goldenballs' options...

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X car review

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:29:00 GMT

Despite launching the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution back in 1992 through nine generations, it wasn't until early 2008 that Mitsubishi launched an all-new model.

The Japanese car maker says it offers levels of build quality and refinement never seen before in an Evo. And Mitsubishi is confident it can attract buyers who would have previously bought BMW M3s and Audi S4s.

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Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Detroit Motor Show 2009 – the big launches
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Stunning new Volkswagen sportscar unveiled

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:04:00 GMT

by Vijay Pattni

Volkswagen has unveiled a stunning new sportscar at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show - the Volkswagen Concept BlueSport.

The frugal new VW Concept BlueSport is an Audi TT-baiting roadster with performance to match - 0-62mph takes just 6.6 seconds and flat out, the baby 'Dub will hit 140mph thanks to its 180bhp engine.

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Cristiano Ronaldo crashes Ferrari

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo today escaped uninjured after his Ferrari 599 hit a roadside barrier, sources said.

The Portuguese star's 205mph supercar was involved in the collision in a tunnel near Manchester Airport at about 10.20am.

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300bhp Astra debuts at Autosport show

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:32:00 GMT

What?s hot at this year?s Autosport International show?

Keith Collantine previews Europe?s biggest motor sport show.

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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

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Steven Gerrard spotted in modified Range Rover

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:40:00 GMT

by Adrian Hearn

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been photographed in a modified Range Rover.

England midfielder Steven Gerrard was snapped as he was driven by wife Alex Curran after a mixed week which was him put in two star performances for Liverpool and be charged by police over an alleged assault in a Southport nightclub.

And this Range Rover intrigued us, featuring a grille not normally seen on one of Britain?s best 4x4s.

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Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

12 Months Breakdown Cover for the Price of 9!
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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Citroen Xsara Picasso - Natural family car
Citroen's current range is stylish and quirky in equal measure, but the Xsara Picasso has begun to show its age. It’s a slightly bulbous looking car, but it is built to do a job – maximise interior space, and be as easy as possible to live with.
Rally star Richard Burns’ Peugeot 206 GTi for Sale at Auto Trader
A Peugeot 206 GTi first owned by the late World Rally Champion Richard Burns is for sale on Auto Trader.
David Beckham's customised Bentley for sale
He’s the world’s most famous sportsman, is married to a member of one of the biggest girl groups in history – and a renowned petrolhead. And now, a top-of-the-range, fully equipped and customised Bentley Arnage T previously owned by David Beckham has come up for sale on Auto Trade

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Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Looking to buy a used Vauxhall Corsa VXR read this review first
Vauxhall Corsa VXR fully scanned in Auto Trader 10 point review
Vauxhall Vectra VRX8 Review
Vauxhall Vectra VRX8 reviewed in 10 pionts at Auto Trader. Must read if you are looking to buy a used Vauxhall Vectra car.
BMW M3 Car History
Check the BMW M3(E30, E36, E40 and E46) Car history on Auto Trader UK