Eight cars you need to know about from the 2014 Paris motor show

ANDREW MACLEAN We pick the cars that stole the limelight at the 2014 Paris motor show.

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Rolls-Royce to add 'robotic' chauffeur

Rolls-Royce says it is being forced to create electric cars, like its 102EX concept (pictured), that its customers don't want

ANDREW MACLEAN 'Take me home Jeeves' could come at the press of a button in the future

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AMG to adopt F1-style 'power hybrid'

Mercedes-Benz will use its F1 technology to improve power and performance of its AMG performance cars in the future

ANDREW MACLEAN Mercedes commits high-performance division to hybrid future, using its F1 know-how to boost power

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Volkswagen readying more R performance models

Volkswagen teased a Polo R with this 2012 WRC Street Edition concept.

SAM HALL German car maker says it is keen to strengthen its global performance line-up.

Sports cars an endangered species

Sports cars remain difficult to justify for car makers.

Renault designer says low volume sports models can be fun but difficult to justify.

Retro a challenging design path

Renault's design boss has cautioned against retro cars.

Modernising an old design can be an instant win, but it also has challenges.

Fiat 500X Abarth on the cards

Fiat is likely to turn its new 500X SUV into an Abarth performance model.

Design boss hints of more Abarth models, greater design differentiation.

Large cars important: Renault design boss

Renault believe large sedans have a future despite falling sales.

Sales may be slipping but producing a large car is beneficial for a brand, according to one senior designer.

Renault plans more RS models

Renault is considering expanding its RS line-up to include the Captur SUV.

SUVs under consideration for Renault Sport expansion.

Fiat 500 to evolve design-wise

The next Fiat 500 will retain the current retro styling but will pack more technology.

Now the iconic 500 family is complete, Fiat is working on updating the iconic design.

Renault looks at expanded SUV range - but not for Australia

The next-generation Renault Koleos will grow in size.

Larger crossover wagon planned for French brand looking to grow sales, but Renault Australia won't take new smaller model.

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Skinny tyres the new fashion

Car companies are using skinnier tyres to help save fuel.

Car makers, tyre manufacturers favouring environmental benefits of tall, thin tyres.

Rolls-Royce SUV expected by 2020

Rolls-Royce is about to join the SUV club.

ANDREW MACLEAN British luxury brand all but confirms uber-luxurious off-roader.

No hypercar for Lamborghini

Lamborghini has ruled out a hybrid hypercar.

Italian supercar maker to hold on to its heritage for as long as possible, while ruling out a hybrid hypercar for now.

Porsche: Next Panamera "will look better"

Porsche admits the current Panamera design is compromised.

SAM HALL Next-generation four-door will get major makeover, says chief designer.

Volvo XC90 prices confirmed

Volvo XC90

STEPHEN OTTLEY Swedish brand reveals Australian specification details of its new flagship SUV.

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Ford Australia rebuffs luxury push

Ford Australia is not interested in introducing luxury models such as the Mondeo Vingale.

DAVID MCCOWEN The blue oval will remain a blue-collar brand in Australia despite European luxury push.

Renault ute to tackle Hilux, Ranger, Navara

Renault is looking to add a ute to its line-up. Illustration: Lucas kennedy.

French brand looks at adding ute to its range as part of a plan to quadruple sales.

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Audi R8 e-tron coming in 2015

Audi has confirmed it will offer a fully-electric e-tron model of the next generation R8 supercar.

SAM HALL German supercar to benefit from Lamborghini's hybrid concept.

Alpine sports car coming to Australia

The new Alpine sports car is set to arrive in Australia in 2016.

Soon-to-be-revived Renault-owned sports car brand confirmed for sale in Australia.

Mercedes E-Class to become technology leader

Spied! Mercedes-Benz E-Class

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's next-gen E-Class to debut ultra-efficient new petrol engine family.

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Turbo engines lead new technology for Hyundai

Hyundai's new i20 will feature a turbocharged engine.

DAVID MCCOWEN Seven-speed dual-clutch transmission also on the way.

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Mercedes confirms M-Class name change

MLE

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand admits new naming strategy with official announcement next month

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New Mazda MX-5 gets smallest ever engine

Mazda has confirmed its new MX-5 will be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine.

ANDREW MACLEAN Japanese brand continues drop-top's drip feed with confirmation of 1.5-litre base model

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Hyundai Australia ponders new i10, i20

Hyundai i20

SAM HALL South Korean brand eager to bolster small car line-up in Australia.

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Next-gen Porsche 911 goes hybrid

Porsche 911 Turbo

SAM HALL Porsche chief says 911 Hybrid is under consideration.

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Lamborghini Asterion removed from reality

Lamborghini Asterion

No plans to bring concept to market - but Audi may have use for its hybrid powertrain.

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Opel to shape Holden future ... again

Holden Astra

One in three future Holdens to be sourced from European subsidiary.

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Seat eyes 2016 return to Australia

Spanish brand Seat revealed its X-Perience at the Paris motor show and is eyeing a return to Australia

SAM HALL Spanish car maker keen to revive sales Down Under.

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Fiat's new baby SUV

Fiat revealed the new 500X compact SUV at the 2014 Paris motor show.

STEPHEN OTTLEY 500X set to join local range alongside Jeep sibling.

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Infiniti reveals hybrid luxury sedan

Infiniti's Q80 Inspiration concept could hold the keys to the brand's future.

DAVID MCCOWEN Q80 Inspiration concept a "blow to the stomach" aimed at luxury rivals.

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Nissan's Golf GTI fighter revealed

Nissan has revealed a new Pulsar Nismo concept.

STEPHEN OTTLEY Nissan debuts high performance Nismo Pulsar at Paris motor show.

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Fiat confirms hardcore Abarth for Australia

Fiat's Abarth 695 Biposto is one of the most focused cars on sale.

DAVID MCCOWEN Special-edition Biposto features race-ready hardware but at a price.

Volkswagen unveils XL Sport concept

Volkswagen revealed its XL Sport at the Paris motor show, featuring a Ducati twin-cylinder engine

SAM HALL Frugal, Ducati-powered sportscar could enter production as early as next year, says car maker.

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New 669kW Lamborghini Asterion revealed

Lamborghini has revealed its 669kW plug-in petrol electric hybrid Asterion concept before its official Paris motor show unveiling.

Greg Kable Advanced hybrid powered coupe concept boasts a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.0sec and combined fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km.

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Land Rover considering two-wheel-drive model for Australia

Land Rover is set to offer a two-wheel-drive version of its Discovery Sport.

Jonathan Hawley The brand synonymous with off-roaders is about to join the soft-roader club.

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New Audi TT Sportback revealed

Audi has revealed its TT Sportback concept ahead of its official debut at the 2014 Paris motor show.

Greg Kable Practical five-door liftback hints at a further new addition to the TT line-up.

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Jaguar reveals full engine line-up for XE

Jaguar will offer a choice of five engines in its XE sedan.

Jonathan Hawley Luxury sedan to offer a choice of five powerplants at launch.

Kia hints at hybrid diesel sedan

Kia is set to offer a diesel-hybrid drivetrain.

DAVID MCCOWEN Optima plays host to new drivetrain.

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Fresh look for 2015 Kia Rio

Kia Rio

DAVID MCCOWEN But Australian customers to miss out on new technology.

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Honda: New Civic faster than NSX

Honda's upcoming Civic Type-R is set to pack a punch.

DAVID MCCOWEN Hot hatch promises scintillating performance.

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Volkswagen unwraps new Passat GTE

Volkswagen Passat GTE

Greg Kable Plug-in petrol-electric hybrid claimed to get you from Sydney to Melbourne on just a single tank of fuel and battery charge.

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Ferrari reveals 458 Speciale A

Ferrari Speciale A

Greg Kable Less than 500 examples of limited-edition 458 Speciale A to be built.

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Mercedes-AMG GT Edition 1 leaked

AMG

Greg Kable Leaked photographs reveal styling of initial GT model.

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Audi TT Sportback revealed

Sketches have leaked of the Audi TT Sportback ahead of the Paris motor show

Greg Kable German brand to expand TT family with five-door liftback variant.

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Honda reveals Civic Sport

Honda has previewed a new Civic Sport model bound for the Paris motor show.

SAM HALL New model provides visual clues to the upcoming Type R, car maker says.

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Volkswagen reveals new Golf Alltrack

VW Golf Alltrack

Greg Kable High riding Golf wagon set for Paris motor show debut.

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Citroen hints at Holden Trax rival

Citroen's C1 Urban Ride concept points to a new crossover for the brand.

DAVID MCCOWEN Compact C1 could lead to city-friendly crossover.

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Audi unveils new TT Roadster

Audi TT Roadster

Greg Kable New drop-top set to go on sale in 2015.

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Citroen readies style and technology updates

Citroen has updated its DS3 line.

DAVID MCCOWEN Paris motorshow heralds changes for French brand.

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Peugeot reveals 370kW crossover concept

The Peugeot Quartz concept brings a blend of expression and performance, the car maker says.

SAM HALL Swoopy concept a mild preview to next-generation 3008, company says.

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Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition revealed

Aston Martin's Carbon Edition Vanquish includes a fully blacked-out version.

SAM HALL Flagship Aston gets blacked-out for new special edition.

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Jaguar unveils C-Class rival

Jaguar XE

DAVID MCCOWEN Supercharged sedan set to rock the luxury car segment.

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2015 BMW 2 Series convertible revealed

BMW 2-Series Cabriolet

SAM HALL More power, space and comfort in store for BMW's diminutive cabriolet models.

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Mitsubishi hints at future Outlander

Mitsubishi has revealed its Outlander PHEV Concept S, which hints at the look of the next-generation SUV.

DAVID MCCOWEN Paris motor show concept points the way for fresh looks for Japanese brand.

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Lamborghini hints at new model

Lamborghini has hinted at a new car ahead of October's Paris motor show.

DAVID MCCOWEN Italian marque to spring a surprise at the Paris motor show.

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Toyota C-HR concept revealed

Toyota will reveal its C-HR concept in full at the Paris motor show next week

ANDREW MACLEAN Toyota previews its baby SUV to rival the Nissan Juke with a high-riding hatch-cum-coupe concept

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2015 Volvo XC90 revealed in full

Volvo XC90

SAM HALL Ground-breaking safety and engine technology slated for upcoming large SUV.

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The Kia with cutting-edge technology

Kia has revealed further details surrounding its new Sorento SUV ahead of an international debut at the Paris motor show.

DAVID MCCOWEN New Sorento to introduce a range of state-of-the-art safety features to the South Korean brand.

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Suzuki Vitara revealed

Suzuki Vitara

ANDREW MACLEAN Japanese brand takes the covers off new compact SUV.

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2015 Skoda Fabia revealed

Skoda has released the first images of the 2015 Fabia city car.

SAM HALL New engines and revamped interior for Czech brand's city car.

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New Mazda MX-5 revealed

Mazda MX-5

ANDREW MACLEAN Japanese drop-top returns to its lightweight roots but with radical overhaul.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class convertible spied

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible.

DAVID MCCOWEN Two-door, four seat cabrio to sit at the top of three-pointed star's range.

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Hyundai i20 revealed

Hyundai i20

ANDREW MACLEAN South Korean brand releases official images of new compact hatch.

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2015 Kia Sorento revealed

Kia Sorento

SAM HALL Third-generation Korean SUV shown sporting premium new look.

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2015 Skoda Fabia to sip on 3.1L/100km

An official rendering of the 2015 Skoda Fabia city car.

SAM HALL The Fabia city car will be 17 per cent more fuel efficient than before, says car maker.

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Hyundai teases i20 style

Hyundai has released artist's impressions of its new i20.

DAVID MCCOWEN South Korean brand reveals new look for popular city car.

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BMW 2-Series Cabriolet bound for Paris

2-Series cabrio

SAM HALL BMW confirms the next piece of the 2-Series jigsaw will be revealed next month.

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Porsche reveals facelifted Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

Greg Kable New hi-tech plug-in petrol electric S E-Hybrid model joins line-up.

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Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid revealed

S-Class

Greg Kable Plush petrol-electric powered luxury sedan claimed to hit 100km/h in 5.2sec and return less than 3.0L/100km.

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2015 Volvo XC90 SUV engine details revealed

Volvo T8 engine

ANDREW MACLEAN Swedish brand confirms all-new seven seater will be headlined by twin-charged plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport spied

Land Rover Discovery Sport spy pics

SAM HALL Replacement for the Freelander caught testing ahead of imminent reveal.

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Audi to introduce electric turbo in new Q7

Audi Q7

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's all-new Q7 SUV set to be powered by first electric-turbo engine.

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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider caught testing

Alfa Romeo 4C

SAM HALL Italian brand's cut-price supercar seen in convertible guise.

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