Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio launches 2018

       Alfa Romeo signalled a statement of intent by first revealing its groundbreaking SUV in hot Quadrifoglio guise. However, while the standard petrol and diesel cars are available to order now, we’ll have to wait a bit longer for the super-quick QF version.        Power comes from the same 2.9-litre petrol V6 twin-turbo as found in the top-spec Giulia, and with 4WD and 500bhp-plus on tap, the Stelvio...

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Alfa Romeo 5 Series presents 2018

       The impressive Giulia has revived Alfa Romeo’s fortunes in the compact executive saloon sector, and now the Italian brand is looking for a similar turnaround against the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class.        Its as-yet-unnamed four-door will use a platform developed from the Giulia’s – much as Jaguar does with the XE and XF – so it will be offered with the same engines and should deliver a similar...

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DS 7 Crossback March 2018

       With the launch of the DS 7 Crossback, the PSA Group is set to elevate the reputation of its premium brand. The newcomer uses a stretched version of the Peugeot 3008’s EMP2 platform and an Active Scan suspension system to monitor road conditions and adjust the adaptive dampers to give the smoothest ride possible.        This Audi Q5 rival will initially be offered in a special-edition La Premiere...

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The Audi A6 affirms style

     Fully autonomous driving tech is edging nearer to reality, and in a demonstration of how ‘trickle-down’ technology works with car makers, the next A6 executive saloon will showcase a suite of electronic driving aids that are shared with the recently launched A8 limo.      Our exclusive image reflects the view that the A6 will also share its looks with the A8. As before, Avant estate and high-riding Allroad...

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Audi SQ2 appeared in 2018

      One thing missing from Audi’s Q2 crossover line-up is a hot model, but this will be rectified when the wraps come off the new SQ2, which our spies have spotted on test.       It will feature 2.0 TFSI turbo petrol power, and is likely to match the S3 hot hatch with 306bhp. As with other S-badged Audis, quattro four-wheel drive will be standard and six-speed manual or seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch gearboxes...

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