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Honda CR-V (2012) first official pictures

The new CR-V, which goes on UK sale on October 1 from around £18k, is typically Honda in hiding its extensive overhaul under a similar-looking suit. The CR-V is lighter, stiffer, more spacious yet no bigger, more efficient and with a host of new features which drag it from the gadget dark ages. Loyal customers will be delighted; the casual punter probably won’t even spot it’s a new model.

Jaguar’s XE Launch Exceeds All Expectations

AT a glittering launch event in London Jaguar treated the assembled media to a succession of theatrical and musical acts ahead of the main event – the long-awaited unveiling of its new XE compact executive saloon. The new car is a big deal for Jaguar, as it allows the Brit car maker to go head-to-head with the likes of BMW, Audi and Mercedes in the fiercely competitive compact executive market. Jaguar’s XE is tasked with showcasing a range of new technology that’s expected to be rolled out to other models in the coming years.

Video: Cadillac ATS design development story

Cadillac has released a new video as part of a series of episodes charting the design and development of its ATS compact sedan. The video features key members of the design team, including Design Director Clay Dean, Exterior Design Manager Taki Karras, Exterior Design Director Bob Boniface, Interior Design Director Eric Clough and Color & Trim Lead Designer Thomas Prevost. "When you drive this car, its combination of design, powertrain and engineering and interior design.