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Spyker signs deal with China's Hawtai Motor to raise funds for Saab

Saab owner Spyker Cars on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with China's Hawtai Motor Group to form joint ventures for manufacturing, technology and distribution. The agreement will also provide $222 million (150 million euros) funding for Saab, which has been forced to halt production because it cannot pay suppliers' bills. Victor Muller, Spyker CEO and Saab chairman, said the partnership will allow Saab to enter the Chinese car market with a strong Chinese manufacturer.

New Peugeot 108 Hatch & Top! Cabrio on sale July – costs from £8,245

The new Peugeot 108 (pictured) on sale July 2014 The Peugeot take on the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1 – the new Peugeot 108 – is going on sale in July in the UK and will cost from £8,245 for the 1.0-litre three-door in Access trim, topping out at £12,245 for the 1.2-litre Allure five-door. Not only is there a choice of three-door and five-door 108s, there’s also a choice of two engines -a  68bhp 1.0-litre 3-cylinder and the new 1.2-litre PureTech VTi – and four trim levels - Access, Active, Allure and Feline  - although you’ll have to settle for Active or Allure if you want the Top! Cabrio.

Driven: Mini Countryman

There has been no more contentious a car launched this year than the Mini Countryman. It's been labeled by some as sacrilegious to the very essence of the Mini brand, of 'selling out' and, yes, of being ugly. But does the concept of a four-meter Mini translate to use in the real world?