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A new Lion is about to leap into view! In a UK exclusive, Auto Express can bring you these amazing pictures of the all-new Peugeot 208.Scooped by Auto Plus, our sister magazine in France, the Ford Fiesta rival gets a dramatic look which takes some of its inspiration from the RC Hybrid concept, revealed at the Paris Motor Show last September.As you can see from Auto Plus’s spy shot and our main illustration, the 207 replacement features a more prominent nose with a huge badge, enormous headlights and bold air intakes. Full story...

This is the Mercedes that we reckon should be called the C-Glass! It’s the replacement for the current CLK – and, as our spy shot shows, it has a special targa top with full-length opening sunroof. Full story...

Dramatically styled newcomer will feature three new diesel engines, and go on sale in Britain in June Full story...

Ford of Europe said it was Europe's second biggest selling brand after Volkswagen in 2008 despite its new-car sales falling by 7.4 percent in its major markets. Ford's sales in its main 19 markets fell by 115,200 units to 1. Full story...

Kia has announced that it plans to grow sales in Russia by almost 15% this year, despite the market slowdown. Full story...

Never before was the automotive world so focused on what news would come out of the Detroit auto show. The question being asked was: Would the U.S. Full story...

Visteon Corporation has predicted that it will reports a steep fall in fourth quarter sales as vehicle production at its major customers continues to slump. Full story...

Visteon Corporation has predicted it will report a steep fall in fourth quarter product sales as vehicle production at its major customers continues to slump. Full story...

Each January, enthusiasts flock to Arizona for the most exciting events on the auction calendar. Seven companies--Barrett-Jackson, RM Auctions, Gooding and Co. Full story...

Toyota has said that some 2,200 general managers may buy Toyota cars by the end of the financial year on March 31 in a 'voluntary' effort to help minimise earnings deterioration. Full story...

Renault's Romanian unit Dacia in Romania may axe up to 4,000 jobs if sales don't improve. Full story...

Toyota Motor Corporation saw sales of its vehicles on the Russian market jump 30% in 2008, local reports quoted the company saying today. Full story...

Two of Detroit's 'big three' are definite no-shows for this year's Tokyo motor show and a third is reported also to be staying home. Full story...

The Detroit 3 automakers have pulled out of this year’s Tokyo auto show to cut costs. Full story...

Car and truck sales in Thailand fell 2.5% year on year to 615,270 units in 2008 and were expected to fall another 15.4% this year, Toyota Motor's local unit said. Full story...

American Suzuki announced Tuesday that Koichi Suzuki will rejoin American Suzuki Motor Corp. as executive vice president in charge of automotive operations. The appointment is effective Jan. 28. Full story...

Ultra-light electric vehicle manufacturer Aixam Mega has acquired the assets of Nice Car Company, the London electric vehicle dealer that went into administration in November. Full story...

General Motors' Chevrolet brand kept its No.1 spot among foreign brands in Russia in 2008 despite a growing challenge from Hyundai. Full story...

A week ago, it made headlines as the secret wreck worth a fortune. Now, we reveal super-rare Bugatti in all its glory. Full story...

A government economy boosting plan, unveiled in China on Wednesday, includes measures to boost vehicle sales. Full story...