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How car makers fix official fuel economy tests

Official fuel economy tests on new cars are being fixed by car makers using a number of legal ‘tricks’ that artificially boost economy ratings. Has anyone ever bought a new car and ending up getting the sort of economy the maker claimed? Probably not.

The 12 best cars at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show

Despite a recession and government crackdowns on spending and corruption, China’s auto industry is charging ahead, pedal to the metal. For many brands, China represents a market where growth is the norm not the exception, with the world’s top brands building cars specifically for the country’s seemingly insatiable appetite for vehicles. MSN Cars trolled through the show’s seven massive floors to bring you the best new concepts and production cars.

Third make-up-inspired Citroen DS3 revealed

THERE'S not a lot that the two disciplines of circuit racing and applying make-up have in common, but Citroen and Benefit decided to change all that ahead of this weekend's Silverstone Grand Prix. The cheeky French car brand has introduced the third in its line-up of DS3 special edition models built using inspiration from the famous cosmetics label. This new DS3 DSign Noire, inspired by a new eyeliner from Benefit, took part in a unique 'Fast & Fabulous' race against its two designer siblings at the home of British Formula One, where racers and beauty bloggers had to complete a lap of the track in the DSign Noire, the DSign by Benefit and the Dstyle by Benefit.