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Murray's new electric venture
2011 Toray Teewave AR-1 (Gordon Murray creates one-off electric roadster for technology company)
Gordon Murray + world's largest carbon fibre producer = Teewave AR1.

Toyota MR2 for Britcar 24 Hours
2011 Toyota MR2 (Lexus-engined MR2 roadster for Britcar 24-hour race)
Supercharged, V6-powered Toyota MR2 to take on Britcar 24 Hours endurance race on 1-2 October.

The £3 million Tata Nano
2011 Tata Nano (bejewelled Tata Nano 'worth' £3 million)
Tata's cheapest car has received a rather expensive upgrade.

Godzilla and Juke collide in one-off 'Godjukey'
2011 Nissan Super Juke concept (Nissan to fit GT-R mechanicals to Juke crossover)
Nissan's GTR and Juke in wild, 520bhp, one-off mash-up.

True costs of first year on the road revealed
2011 (IAM calls for increased driver training after research shows the true cost of your first year as a motorist.)
IAM calls for increased driver training after research shows the true cost of your first year as a motorist.

Juke gets more economical
2012 Nissan Juke (gear ratio updates mean lower running costs across the Juke line-up)
Changes have been made to the Nissan Juke to reduce fuel consumption and cut running costs.

The Stig takes Chris Evans for a ride
2011 (Top Gear Live stunt involves The Stig, Chris Evans and a 400bhp black cab)
Tame racing driver shows off 400bhp taxi as part of Top Gear Live 2011.

Audi's winter tyre offer
2011 Audi (new winter wheel and tyre package from Audi)
Audi offers winter wheel and tyre packages in preparation for white winter.

Boost for Lotus Exige
2012 Lotus Exige V6 (Updated Lotus Exige S with V6 power and new styling.)
Updated Lotus Exige S with V6 power and new styling.

Ford's electric bike
2011 Ford E-Bike (electric bike concept from Ford debuts in Frankfurt)
Ford's electric bike allows you to ring your mates and check Facebook on the go.

'PlugSurfing' the solution to range anxiety?
2011 (Online community, PlugSurfing.com, allows members to find and share electric vehicle charging points.)
Online community, PlugSurfing.com, allows members to find and share electric vehicle charging points.

World's fastest: Brabus Rocket 800
2012 Brabus Rocket 800 (Brabus reckons its 'lightly modified' Merc CLS is the fastest four-door in the world)
The new Brabus Rocket 800 can top 230mph. You'll never guess what the 800 refers to.

Hyperbole: Eterniti Hemera 'super-SUV'
2012 Eterniti Hemera (The Hemera looks like a customised Cayenne, but its maker, Eterniti, has grandiose plans for the new brand.)
The Hemera looks like a customised Cayenne, but its maker, Eterniti, has grandiose plans for the new brand.

Facelifted: Audi RS 5
2012 Audi RS 5 (Restyled RS 5 makes surprise appearance alongside updated Audi A5 line-up.)
Restyled RS 5 makes surprise appearance alongside updated Audi A5 line-up.

Classy: 2012 Lexus GS saloon
2012 Lexus GS
Jagged styling and cleaner, more powerful drivetrain for Lexus flagship.

Drool-tastic: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster
Mercedes' most potent performance car is unveiled in full lidless guise.

First Zafira Tourer prices announced
2011 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Low price tags and high equipment levels promised for new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.

Racy: Renault Twingo Gordini and RS models
2011 Renault Renaultsport Twingo 133
French cars at their best - small, fast and full of character.

Green: Toyota Prius family
2011 Toyota Prius (Drives in plug-in and Prius+)
Toyota expands the Prius family for even greener family motoring.

Practical: Ssangyong SUT-1 pick-up
2011 Ssangyong SUT-1
Showroom ready Ssangyong pick-up.

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