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A number of software upgrades have been released for the MP4-12C, increasing power by 25bhp and improving shift times

A 3000bhp Vauxhall Victor, known as Red Victor 3, has reclaimed its crown as the world's fastest road-legal drag racing car.

Chinese stunt driver Han Yue has smashed the world record for the tightest parallel parking

Mercedes pulls the wraps off its biggest AMG-badged SUV yet, the 549bhp GL63

Ferrari is auctioning a 599XX through its website, to raise money for the victims of the Italian earthquakes.

Citroen’s flagship executive saloon, the C6, will no longer be sold in the UK as production winds down.

Abarth has released details of the new limited edition 178bhp Punto SuperSport.

North Italy hit by earthquake, killing 17 and halting supercar production in the region.

Jaguar Land Rover shows signs of growth after a surge in demand from China and launch of the popular Evoque

Ford has announced prices and specifications for the new 246bhp Focus ST, on sale from £21,995

Images of the one-off 512 Boxer inspired Ferrari, built for guitarist Eric Clapton, have been released.

Porsche has revealed the limited edition Club Coupe, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first two Porsche clubs

BMW uses the 2012 Villa d'Este concours event to debut its striking, Z4-alike Zagato Coupe

Official pictures and details of the reborn Renault Alpine, the stunning 395bhp A110-50 concept car

BMW's luxury flagship gets a facelift, world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine and new ActiveHybrid model

The British Touring Car Championship will be returning to Oulton park on June 10, here are the highlights from the last race at Thruxton.

UK prices for the new SL350 and and SL500 have been announced, with deliveries staring in June.

The K-Tec KTR215 package ups the Renaultsport Clio 197 and 200's power to 215bhp

The new Mazda MX-5 will spawn a rear-wheel drive Alfa Romeo roadster as car makers join forces

First image, and short video, of the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car leaks ahead of its Monaco Grand Prix debut

Mini has reworked the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine in the JCW range. It's now considerably more efficient - without sacrificing any power

Renault has announced a new special edition Twingo – the RS Red Bull Racing RB7. Details and images here.

The Abarth 695 Maserati edition has been priced at £32,000 in the UK, after it was unveiled at the Geneva motor show

Lotus Exige V6 S v C63 Black, M3 GTS, 911 GT3 RS 4.0 and GT-R Track Pack. Lotus Esprit megatest, Scamander, VW Up vs Fiat Panda

Mitsubishi's electric car to take on the Pikes Peak hillclimb.

VW's new 217bhp Polo R-WRC concept has been unveiled, and it will be going into production next year as the Polo R. Details and images here

Mansory pulls the wraps off its tuned Ferrari 458 Spider, the unsubtle Monaco Edition. Carbonfibre body, more power

The Skoda Citigo gets a full rally makeover, which will be launched at the Wörthersee tuning festival in Austria

Lola Cars, famous for its sports car racing success, applies for administration as trade falls

Porsche has released images of its latest prototype 918 Spyder, which is undergoing final testing before entering production next year

The Slovenian supercar manufacturer receives two more orders, and announces plan to set up international dealerships

Vauxhall and Opel are set to receive a new range of engines, starting with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol towards the end of the year

Dunlop Motorsport has celebrated the impressive milestone with a ten-truck drive-by stunt.

On the 30th anniversary of the legendary driver's death, Ferrari has held a special celebration at the Fiorano test track. Video and gallery here

Carroll Shelby, the legend that created one of the Shelby Cobra, won Le Mans and set up the Carroll Shelby Foundation, has died aged 89

Mini United 2012 sees the reveal of the second generation Mini John Cooper Works GP, a more hardcore hot hatch