BMW Project i-setta to be Toyota iQ based?

Rumours suggest BMW will use the Toyota iQ platform for the BMW Project i - the recreation of the BMW Isetta. Toyota will get the MINI Coupe platform in return.

Fiat Punto Evo revealed

Fiat has revised the Grande Punto and given it a new name - Fiat Punto Evo. Multiair engines are introduced and the Punto Evo will launch at Frankfurt.

Renault Fluence launched

Renault are launching a new saloon car - the Renault Fluence - based on the Megane and built in Turkey for the Turkish, Russian and Romanian markets.

Raikkonen win for Ferrari in Belgian Grand Prix

Kimmi Raikkonen has won the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix for Ferrari, with Giancarlo Fisichella coming in second for Force India for a podium for the old Jordan Team.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Photo Gallery

BMW has issued us with an enormous gallery of photos for the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. Here they are.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Car Press Release

BMW has released full details of its Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Car - a plug-in diesel hybrid. This is the Press Release.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Car revealed +video

BMW has released full details of the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Car ahead of Frankfurt, a 3-pot diesel/electric hybrid. 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds & 75 mpg.

MINI E – be a UK tester

MINI are looking for 40 field testers to trial the MINI E in the UK. Testers must live in the South East and pay up to the equivalent of $850 a month.

Audi A3 1.2 TFSi & clean A4 3.0 Diesel for Frankfurt

Audi are to debut two more new cars at Frankfurt - the Audi A3 1.2 TFSi and Sportback & the clean A4 3.0 Diesel - which will go on sale in Europe in early 2010.

Brits take the world steam land speed record – twice +video

The British Steam Car Challenge has finally succeeded in breaking the 100 year old steam speed record - and the 25 year old unofficial one - achieving 148.3mph.

BMW Vision ED Concept teased – again

The second tease of BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics Concept shows us a rear 3/4 view. Reports say it will have 590lb/ft of torque, 80mpg and 0-60mpg 5 seconds

MINI Roadster / Speedster spied

Pictures have surfaced of the soft top version of the MINI Coupe Concept - the MINI Roadster / Speedster - that will show at Frankfurt in September.

Goodwood Revival – with Mr Bean

This year's Goodwood Revival will feature Mr Bean, Sir Stirling Moss and a tribute to the 1960s and the Mini's 50th Birthday.

Audi S5 Sportback revealed

Audi has announced it is bringing their flagship Sportback to Frankfurt - the Audi S5 Sportback - powered by a 329bhp supercharged 3.0 litre V6.

Mercedes B Class F-Cell Hydrogen launched

Mercedes has announced that it's building the B-Class F-Cell - a hydrogen powered electric car - in limited numbers for lease to customers in Europe and the US.