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VW Group planning 10-speed DSG, new powerful diesel engine & more plug-in hybrids

The end of the internal combustion engine is nigh, they say, as the world tries to clean up its environmental act and works towards a goal of electric motors to power our personal transport. But car makers are fighting that belief by extracting more power for less fuel from ICE engines, and there’s still a very long way to go before the ICE engine is consigned to the history books. Volkswagen has already reduced the fuel consumption of both their diesel and petrol engines by 30 per cent since 2000 and plan a further reduction of 15 per cent by 2020.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato: Zig arrives at the Nurburgring

The AML V12 Zagato arrives at the Nurburgring. We knew that the Aston Martin V12 Zagato – which recently took Vill d’Este by storm – was heading for the Nurburgring to stretch its muscles. What we didn’t know was that it would turn up in a fetching shade of Kermit green, complete with enormous wing and rear diffuser.

Skoda Citigo 5-door revealed

The Skoda Citigo 5-door will debut at Geneva The Skoda Citigo 5-door - Skoda’s version of the 5-door VW Up – is heading for a public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. We have the first photo. Skoda revealed their take on the VW Up – the Skoda Citigo – back in September, with plans for the new baby Skoda to go on sale this summer.