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Citroen C4 (2011): first official pictures

This is the new Citroen C4, the French car company's latest rival for the ever-present VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra and forthcoming Mk3 Ford Focus. Citroen hopes to challenge the trio with a mix of class-leading interior space and a gadget-laden cabin, and the new C4 will be unveiled at the Paris motor show this September, before UK sales start in early 2011. Yup, and there’s some Megane Coupe in there too.

Design Essay: Are smart roads just around the corner?

In order to remain relevant, the car must constantly evolve. But while almost all attention focuses on four wheels, the roads that facilitate an automobile's progress have remained relatively unaltered since Eisenhower formed the National Highway system in the 1950s. With environmental concerns getting ever higher on the agenda, there is an opportunity to think outside the (metal) box and rethink the road, making it as smart as the vehicles and devices that travel upon it.

Koenigsegg One:1 loaded up for the Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Koenigsegg One:1 ready to load up for Goodwood We revealed last month that the Koenigsegg One:1 – Koenigsegg’s new MegaCar – would be heading for its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. But Koenigsegg – and it’s UK dealer, Supervettura – aren’t just turning up with a single One:1 static display. Oh, no.