Hot wheels: KTM X-Bow

It looks like a one-off vision from the mind of a serial concept-car fantasist. But the new KTM X-Bow sports car is here to stay

Seat Ibiza and Citroën Berlingo Multispace

The new supermini designed by a Lamborghini stylist and the budget MPV with a great deal going for it

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• Berlingo Multispace

Seat Ibiza and Ford Focus RS

This Ibiza is all new and larger than the car it replaces while the rally-inspired RS will be the fastest Focus money can buy

Breckland Beira and Peugeot 308 SW

The Beira has a beautiful hand-built body and huge power while the 308 SW may be worth a look

Renault Laguna Coupé and Kia Soul

Renault's coupé is very much in the grand touring tradition while Kia's crossover vehicle is an off-roader meets hatchback

Alfa Romeo Brera S and Citroën C5 Tourer

Alfa Romeo has commissioned a British company to transform the feel of its Brera. And Citroën develops a slightly less distinctive but nonetheless attractive estate version of the C5

• Citroën C5 Tourer

Ferrari California and Lexus IS 250 SR

The California is a comfortable, touring type of Ferrari and the SR version of the IS 250 range comes with a full body kit

Vauxhall VXR8 and Ford Mondeo Sport

The 6 litre V8 in the VXR8 has been replaced by a new 6.2 litre unit as Ford introduce a new 2.2 litre 175bhp diesel engine

Vauxhall Insignia and Citroen C5

Vauxhall drops the Vectra name for its large family hold-all while the new C5 could easily be mistaken for an Audi or a BMW

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Nissan Qashqai+2 and Hyundai Coupe TSIII

Nissan has announces a stretched version of its Qashqai crossover while Hyundai ups the visual ante with its limited edition

Seat Ibiza and VW Tiguan SE05

Latest Ibiza looks to be new from the ground up while the Tiguan benefits from the most powerful diesel used in the model to date

Infiniti FX37 and Volvo C30 R-Design Sport

FX37 threatens to be the style sensation of the crossover sector and should have the performance to match its looks

Alfa Romeo Mi.To and Mercedes B-class

Three years on, it’s time for an update for Mercedes’s small but spacious B-class MPV, plus the Alfa Romeo's small hatchback

Proton Gen2 Persona and the Honda Accord

Honda's Accord is new from the ground up, plus the new four-door saloon version of Proton’s Gen2 hatchback

Twingo Renaultsport 133 and Aston Martin DB9

The new Twingo is a modified 133bhp pocket rocket while the updated DB sees improvements in handling and performance

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• Aston Martin DB9

Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro and Maserati GranTurismo S

Audi is claiming this to be the world’s first bona fide diesel-powered sports car while Maserati is fitting its GranTurismo coupe with the 4.7 litre V8 engine

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider and Ford Fiesta

Alfa Romeo release the 8C Spider, their expensive but effortlessly beautiful convertible, while Ford's all-new Fiesta will arrive in British showrooms later this year

Renault Koleos and Passat Highline

The Koleos is Renault's belated attempt to join in the 4x4 crossover brigade and VW offer an upmarket version of the Passat SE

Fiat 500 and Mazda RX-8

Mazda tweaks its RX-8, but doesn't make too many cosmetic changes. Fiat strikes gold again with the new 500

Tata Nano and Citroen C8

The Nano is a modern equivalent of the Austin 7 and Citroen’s big MPV sees in the new year equipped with a large new diesel motor