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Lexus IS 250C launches

The Lexus IS 250C launched in Japan this week - and will reach the UK in July The IS Convertible comes in two flavours – the Lexus IS250 C and the 350C – although the initial launch is just the IS 250C. The IS 350C will launch later in the year. Lexus has been working on the IS Convertible for some time, and is aiming it straight in the sites of similar offerings from both BMW and Audi.

Maybach Coupe – we warned you it was coming!

The Maybach Coupe Mercedes have really tried hard to get the world to love its Playstation on wheels dressed up in its finest woods and leathers and given the moniker of a long dead marque. But the wealthy of this world seem to have made it clear – the Maybach is a bit of a loser. It shouts too loud; it tries too hard and it costs too much.

Stars to see at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed

By Tim Pollard Motor Shows 23 June 2008 12:30 The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s Love Affair with World Motor Sport’. Cue a smattering of iconic names from British motorsport, including Mike Hawthorn who became Britain’s first F1 world champion in a Ferrari 50 years ago and Lewis Hamilton, who is well placed to become his successor. Stars to look out for at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed include: Chris AtkinsonDerek BellStig BlomqvistSebastian BourdaisJenson ButtonJohn Cleland Troy CorserMike Doohan Carl FogartyFrank Gardner Lewis HamiltonMike Hawthorn Damon HillMikko HirvonenJuha KankkunenDougie LampkinJochen Mass Hannu MikkolaStirling Moss Anthony ReidAndy RousePetter SolbergJackie StewartMatthew Wilson More names are being confirmed day by day.