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Shapur Kotwal (of Autocar) was referring to the CURRENT Figo when he tweeted that it passed the NCAP crash test at 56 kmph without airbags.

Drivers Republic was launched in August 2008 by Steve Davies, together with Richard Meaden; a co-founder of Evo magazine, Neil Carey; former designer of Evo magazine, Jethro Bovingdon; former deputy - Editor of Evo magazine and Chris Harris; former road test editor of Autocar magazine.

The editors of Autocar had the chance to test the 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe and — from the passenger's seat, whatever the question, the answer is «YES».

Described by Richard Bremner of Autocar as the most exciting AMG car he has driven to date, and owned by a host of Formula 1 Drivers, the CLK DTM AMG was an instant Icon and will go into the history books as one of AMG's great Successes.

Along with a heap of pics (click on an image to load wallpaper friendly super images) and the official press release you can also see a couple of YouTube clips, courtesy of Autocar.

Now comes its final test: the close scrutiny of the Autocar road test timing gear and the associated road and track mileage needed to inform our ultimate verdict.

Having often debated with Mr Cropley the «fit for purpose» aspect of Autocar's tests the concentration on handling and performance is a bit of a puzzle.

It's part of an Autocar and Seat partnership to bring you live coverage from the Barcelona firm's stand throughout the Paris Motor Show.

These photos come courtesy of Autocar UK.

You can now check out a video tour as part of Autocar's promoted live coverage brining you everything that Seat is up to in Paris.

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It is often the job of this part of the Autocar road test to filter out the contrived sense of importance with which car makers sometimes seek to surround every new model.

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Not exact matches

Mercedes - Benz is considering yet another model in one of few categories it has missed — a Bentley Continental GT rival, according to British magazine Autocar.

The German automaker plans to double the lineup of its RS performance division with 18 months, reports Autocar, citing a conversation with division boss Stephan Winklemann.

Although yet to be confirmed by the automaker itself, Autocar suggests the M5's power will equal that of the M variants of the X5 and X6 SUV, with an output rated at 555 horsepower and 500 pound - feet of torque.

According to Autocar, the massive G63 AMG 6 × 6 will carry a price tag of nearly 379,000 Euros, which presently works out to roughly $ 511,612.

Speaking with Autocar, MX - 5 Miata program manager Nobuhiro Yamamoto said that the next - generation car's size will stay the same but it will lose weight and improve efficiency via extensive use of lightweight materials in the construction of the car.

«We have been quietly surprised by the sales success of the Mercedes - Maybach S - Class, which is proving extremely popular in many key markets,» a Mercedes official told Autocar.

According to Autocar, Bentley hasn't tossed out the idea of a smaller crossover that would slot in below the upcoming Bentayga.

«Fifty percent of cars sold around the world are now SUVs,» Schwarzenbauer told Autocar.

Autocar reports that the six - speed DSG in the Golf R is already maxed out with the hot hatch's 280 lb - ft of torque, meaning it can not support the increased loads that the Golf R 400 would produce.

Autocar indicates that it will be something closer to 555 horsepower, which is just shy of the current twin - turbocharged, 6.0 - liter W - 12's output of 567 horsepower.

In a recent interview with Autocar, CEO Mike Flewitt said the next generation of McLarens would offer autonomous features.

BMW's thinly - disguised 2012 Concept M5 is expected to closely resemble that of the production car, which is now reportedly scheduled for its official debut in Frankfurt, according to Autocar.

The BMW i8 plug - in hybrid will soon receive a long list of upgrades, according to Autocar, including revisions to improve horsepower and driving range.

According to Autocar, after the introduction of the Urus SUV later this year, Lamborghini is looking to expand its lineup further by adding a four - door sedan similar to the original conceit of the Estoque.

Because the X7's wheelbase is longer, and BMW head of sales and marketing Ian Robinson told Autocar that the cars have very little in common under the skin: «If you put both cars next to each other, the resemblance is small in terms of wheelbase and so on... We're not going to just extend the wheelbase; it's a complete new panel cell.»

Autocar does not cite sources for its info, so take this report with a grain of salt.

The 991 generation of the Porsche 911 is expected to receive a comprehensive refresh in 2015, according to a report from Autocar.

And while Ford hasn't released many details on this vehicle, Autocar may have unearthed a few nuggets of information about the model's underpinnings.

The worst test of the car was the comparison test at autocar, I really can t take serious.

The Volkswagen Golf R is a more extreme version of the iconic Volkswagen GTI hot hatchback, and if a report from Autocar is to be believed, it's about to spawn an even more hardcore variant called the Volkswagen Golf R Evo.

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Speaking with Autocar, Land Rover design boss Gerry McGovern said the new Defender would likely move in the direction of «premium durability» along with the Discovery SVX.

This potential Volkswagen Golf R Evo would be a limited - run, exclusive model, and Autocar says it could debut at the Beijing auto show in April of this year.

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Without specifically naming its sources, Autocar says it has been told that the new sedan could arrive at dealerships by the end of 2018.

Speaking with Autocar, executives from the BMW i brand are still undecided on the long - term fate of the two cars it launched with.

Autocar says development of the car is well underway, and that the carbon - fiber model will be a «pure driver's car» that weighs less than 3000 pounds.

With the Kia GT slated for production starting in 2017, we may see a version of this new model debut within the next few months; Autocar predicts a launch at the 2016 Paris auto show in October.

The current Veyron will officially come to rest, according to an Autocar report which also confirms that plans for a higher - output version of the existing model have also been scrapped.

A group of 1.5 - liter turbocharged three - cylinder engines will arrive on the S60 sedan, V60 wagon, and mid-level XC SUVs, Volvo confirmed to Autocar.

In terms of styling, Autocar says that the sports car will incorporate design cues from the GT4 Stinger as well as the elegant Kia GT four - door - coupe concept shown in 2011.

This number would just barely leave the McLaren performance crown with the 675LT, which makes 666 hp, but due to the limited production of that model, Autocar says it's possible that the P14 will eclipse that number.

Autocar suggests the Mercedes GLG - Class will be offered with a range of small four - cylinder gasoline and turbodiesel engines that will be co-developed by Mercedes and Renault - Nissan.

Autocar says to expect output in the range of 500 horsepower, meaning that the GT would compete with the 520 - horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo.

Autocar reports that the 2015 BMW X4 will be followed by a refreshed version of the X3 crossover, and that later in 2014 BMW will also update its X6, as well as the X5 M and X6 M performance models.

According to a report from Autocar, the endless string of Porsche 911 variants will continue to grow with another model in the 911 GT range.

Ford is gearing up to introduce a new generation of the Focus, and that lineup will include a more powerful Focus RS, according to a report from Autocar.