The importance of the...

The importance of the New York Motor Show as a premier car event is set to grow. Planning approval has been granted to develop the Manhattan venue - the Jacob Javits Center - from 845,000sq ft of floor space to more than 1million sq ft. "It will make the show the largest in North America by size," said a spokeswoman for the exhibition.

The Tigra will differ...

The Tigra will differ visually from standard models, thanks to the addition of Vauxhall"s stylish "tuning fork" alloys, deep side skirts and a large front airdam. Under the bonnet will be a new 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, which is also earmarked for a hot version of the Corsa, developing in excess of 160bhp and delivering a 0-60mph time of less than six seconds. Joining the range in 2005, the Tigra VXR will cost around н‚бЈ17,000.

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Czech firm Skoda expects...

Czech firm Skoda expects excellence for its new Superb. With striking looks and plenty of kit, the new range-topper is set to go head to head with the all-conquering Ford Mondeo.

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BMW"s 1-Series can be...

BMW"s 1-Series can be test driven from home - well, virtually! Dealers have special promotional copies of the Sony Playstation2 game Gran Turismo 4 solely featuring the new car. Players get to drive a 120i or 120d through New York, down the Italian coastline and - for the first time in a computer game - round the Nнѓбјrburgring in Germany.

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