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Driven: BMW i8

When BMW unveiled the Vision EfficientDynamics concept at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, we wrote: "for our money, it's the first time a major carmaker has really attempted to communicate ‘green' technology in an aesthetic sense." Fast-forward five years and we've swapped the show halls of the IAA for a beauty spot on the north-west coast of Scotland. And, while the car's name has changed to i8, our sentiment towards this genre- and era-defining car remains. Admittedly the production car's design execution hasn't received the universal praise of its concept forebears, but, on a remote outpost of the British Isles, a Protonic Blue i8 couldn't look more exotic.

Could the Mercedes MLC actually be the Mercedes MLS?

Is the ML Coupe the Mercedes MLS and not the MLC? Last year we revealed the Mercedes MLC – a coupe M Class – was in the pipeline to rival the BMW X6. But could it actually be the Mercedes MLS?

Win a VIP trip to Goodwood 2010 with Jaguar

CAR Magazine has teamed up with Jaguar to offer one lucky reader a prize money can't buy. The winner will receive two tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday 2 July 20010 – and the competition closes on Wednesday 19 May. The prize includes:• A Jaguar XFR for the weekend• Entry for two to the 2010 Festival of Speed• A chance to meet CAR staffers at Goodwood• Thrilling run up the Goodwood hill with ace Jag test driver Mike Cross A CAR staffer or two will join you on the day and you'll be able to blog on your experience on CAR Online.