Daily Motoring News From Vertar

PH Fleet: TVR Chimaera 4.0

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 GMT

TVR life continues to live up to expectations, while the rest of the Garlick fleet looks on....

Mazda Design Boss Keen To Bring Back RX-7

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 GMT

Ikuo Maeda cites sportiness as a top priority

Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 GMT

Chevy celebrates 'Vette anniversary with 'best for track use' version

Brabus Unleashes 230mph E V12 Coupe

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 GMT

Monster twin-turbo V12 shoehorned into E-class coupe

Buy A Saab-Spyker (Badge) For A Tenner

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 GMT

Turn your Saab into a Spyker for less than £10

Supercars At Wilton House - 2010

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 GMT

Make a date in your diaries for a fab day out in August

Lexus F-Sport Gets IS F style

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 GMT

New IS variant headlines a revised-for-2010 line-up

Next Corvette To Get European Flavour?

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 GMT

GM design chief admits 'furriners' have presented design studies

Silverstone track works nearing completion

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 GMT

Latest aerial images show new circuit layout as works progress

PH Fleet Update: Jaguar XFR

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 GMT

Chris-R takes the PH Jag to the edge of its (utility) envelope

PH Goes Road Rallying In An Astra VXR

Thursday, 11 March 2010 GMT

Can the old warhorse hot hatch still cut it? We find out...

UK's First Dragster To Roar Again

Monday, 08 March 2010 GMT

1961 Allard Chrysler undergoes restoration to running order

Stirling Moss Breaks Ankles In Three-Storey Fall

Monday, 08 March 2010 GMT

Formula One hero injured in accident at home

Video: Aston Martin One-77

Monday, 08 March 2010 GMT

Sonorous 7.3 litre V12 unleashed on the test track

RUF Creates In-House V8

Monday, 08 March 2010 GMT

Next 911-based RUF - the RGT-8 - due in 2011 with all-new 542bhp V8

Riding the Factor 001 - it's a �21,000 bicycle!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:28:29 +0000

How does the Factor 001, an ultra-high-performance bicycle worth £21,000, compare to a £350 Raleigh

Porsche 911 GT3 RS in pictures

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:52:54 +0000

The scintillating Porsche 911 GT3 RS road-legal racer is packed with motorsport technology but is as easy to drive as a standard 911.

Lotus F1: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:18:42 +0000

Read the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on Lotus F1 and its drivers, Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS review

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:37:19 +0000

Porsche's extreme, track-inspired GT3 has become even more extreme thanks to some fine fettling.

Classic Vauxhalls celebrated

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:15 +0000

Heritage Centre open to all on April 25 as it supports the Drive It Day celebration of old cars.

Classic car enthusiasts profiled

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:35:05 +0000

Personal taste and age are the keys to creating a classic.

Classic car bargains on a budget

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:33:15 +0000

Venerable cars worth buying without breaking the bank.

MGB: the nation's favourite classic car

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:31:10 +0000

With spring just around the corner, our new weekly column explores the highs and lows of living with MGBs and other classic cars.

Force India: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:37:36 +0000

Read the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on Force India and its drivers, Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi.

BMW-Sauber: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:09:24 +0000

Read the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on BMW-Sauber and its drivers, Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi.

Williams F1: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:13:42 +0000

Read the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on Williams and its drivers, Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg.

Book review: Reinventing The Automobile - Personal Urban Mobility For The 21st Century

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:11:56 +0000

Eminent academics ponder the future of personal urban transport.

Geneva Motor Show: Ford electrification

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:08:09 +0000

The US giant gives a hint to its strategy for a full range of electric vehicles.

Geneva Motor Show: new AMG V8 engine

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:50:18 +0000

Mercedes' tuning division reveals a mighty new V8 that's capable of surpising economy given its output.

Geneva Motor Show: Seen and Heard

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:48:59 +0000

It's not all serious at the world's most important motor shows...

Vauxhall Meriva review

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:47:56 +0000

We get an early drive in the new Vauxhall Meriva and find it's more than just a set of innovative doors on wheels.

Motoring shop offers this week - w/c 010310

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:35:36 +0000

Save money with these fantastic offers from the Telegraph Motoring Shop.

My driving licence seems to have expired

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:17:50 +0000

A form-filling phobia has led to a clerical oversight - meaning that I can't legally drive my Ferrari.

Ducati Multistrada MTS1200 S review

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:08:25 +0000

Expectations of the Ducati Multistrada have been unprecedented, but does it live it up to all the internet forum chatter?

High-vis potholes

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:04:10 +0000

Brightly coloured layer under tarmac indicates when road repairs are urgently needed.

Stirling Moss: 'I bought the land for my house for �5,000. It's worth �10m now'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:19:38 +0000

Sir Stirling Moss is said to be in good spirits as he recovers in hospital after falling down a lift shaft at his London home. Sir Stirling, 80, is still reckoned to be the greatest racing driver Britain has ever produced. He lives with his third wife Susie, 57.

Jenson Button: F1 driver profile

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:07:56 +0000

Read a full profile of Jenson Button, the British F1 driver with McLaren.

McLaren F1: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:07:42 +0000

Read the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on McLaren and its drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

Lewis Hamilton: F1 driver profile

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:07:38 +0000

Read a full profile of Lewis Hamilton, the British F1 driver with McLaren.

Ferrari F1: 2010 driver, team and car guide, analysis and statistics

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:54:52 +0000

Read the verdict of F1 Correspondent Tom Cary on Ferrari and its drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

Ford's sportier Fiesta

Thu, 11 Mar 10 00:01:00 GMT

Ford has announced a new addition to the Fiesta range, the Sport +, which aims to offer increased sportiness but no extra performance.

M6 camera hits big numbers

Thu, 11 Mar 10 00:01:00 GMT

A speed camera installed during roadworks on the M6 has caught more than 5500 speeding motorists in just five weeks.

Car industry's Budget plea

Thu, 11 Mar 10 00:01:00 GMT

Britain's car industry says the UK government needs to "improve consumer confidence" in the forthcoming Budget if the current upturn in the market is to continue.

Corvette launches special Z06

Thu, 11 Mar 10 00:01:00 GMT

Corvette is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first Le Mans entry with the release of the new Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.

On video: Mazda MX-5 race

Thu, 11 Mar 10 00:01:00 GMT

Mazda's iconic MX-5 roadster is 20 years old this year - and to celebrate, the Japanese firm organised an endurance race for the cars at the Adria circuit in Italy.

F1 2010 - full preview

Thu, 11 Mar 10 00:01:00 GMT

The Formula One 2010 season kicks off in Bahrain this weekend, where Jenson Button will set out to defend the title he won for Brawn GP in 2009.

Geely 'secures Volvo financing'

Wed, 10 Mar 10 12:00:00 GMT

Chinese manufacturer Geely is closing in on completing its purchase of Volvo from Ford, according to reports from Sweden.

Schuey 'ready for title fight'

Wed, 10 Mar 10 10:37:00 GMT

Michael Schumacher says he is “absolutely ready” for the upcoming Formula One season and believes he can fight for the title with Mercedes.

New Merc S63 AMG - latest pics

Wed, 10 Mar 10 10:15:00 GMT

Mercedes has released new pictures of its retro S63 AMG concept car, which is being used as a showcase for its new twin-turbo 5.

Surrey tops pothole survey

Wed, 10 Mar 10 11:40:00 GMT

Surrey’s roads contain more potholes than anywhere else in the country, according to a new survey from Kia.

GM considers renaming Daewoo in S Korea

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:23:45 +0000

The US carmaker is thinking about replacing the Daewoo brand with the Chevrolet name in South Korea as it looks to boost sales at its struggling GM Daewoo unit

Tanfield to sell electric vehicle operation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:16:47 +0000

Shares in the Aim-quoted company rose 46% after Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp, its American joint venture, offered to buy its UK business for £37m in cash

Tata Motors hit by Daimler stake sale

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:30:42 +0000

Shares in Tata Motors fell almost 6% after Daimler said that it had sold its 5.34% stake in India's largest carmaker to the group's founders and other investors

Audi vows to get sales figure back on track

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:37:13 +0000

The premium carmaker promises a swift return to pre-crisis sales and higher profitability, after it reports a less dramatic profit drop in the past year than its main competitors

GM considers employees' plan to rescue plant

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:36:22 +0000

The US carmaker says it is studying a proposal from its Belgian employees to keep its Antwerp plant open to build vehicles on contract for other carmakers

Runaway Prius triggers fresh Toyota probe

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:01:48 +0000

Toyota has run into further headwinds after widely publicised reports that the driver of a Prius hybrid hatchback in California had trouble slowing his speeding vehicle on an interstate highway after the accelerator jammed

Car repairs drive Lookers into black

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:49:24 +0000

The motor dealership moves to a profit on the back of a good performance from its parts and servicing division as consumers opted to refurbish old cars rather than buying new

GMAC finance chief to depart

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:12:38 +0000

The troubled car and home lender said that Robert S. Hull would leave the company at the end of the month, creating uncertainty at GMAC as it tries to repay billions in taxpayer aid

VW joins rush into electric vehicles

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:10:09 +0000

The German carmaker, a long-time sceptic about hybrid and electric cars, has officially shifted gears

China needs time to build global car brand

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:08:54 +0000

Although the centre of gravity of the global car industry is shifting to the east, Chinese carmakers are still a generation behind the west in international markets

Scramble for lithium gathers pace

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:47:45 +0000

Japan and South Korea's struggle for international reserves of the rare metal shows the intensity of the battle to feed the battery industry

Orders surge at GT Group

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:29:51 +0000

The UK manufacturer wins forward sales commitments totalling about £200m for its engine emissions control systems and expects to double its workforce as a result of the new products

Daimler chief outlines euro paradox

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 21:47:31 +0000

The weakening euro is a long-term problem for the European economy in spite of it boosting the fortunes of individual companies, says Dieter Zetsche, head of German carmaker Daimler

This is the car for me

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:56:09 +0000

Three pedals, preferably none with an electronic mind of its own, and a gear stick under the hand. This remained the bottom line for Jurek Martin when his wife bought him a new car for his birthday

Toyota to rebut faulty electronics claims

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:22:23 +0000

The Japanese carmaker is set to hit back at one of its most high-profile critics by staging a technical demonstration intended to rebut his claim to have uncovered a potentially dangerous flaw in the carmaker's onboard electronic control systems

Geneva: Bentley Flying Star by Touring

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:33:12 Z

Italian coachbuilder unveils one-off shooting brake Bentley GT in Geneva

Geneva show: hybrids lead the charge

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:51:40 Z

Petrol-electric cars are all the rage in Geneva, with Infiniti and Lexus squaring up to the all-mighty Germans

Geneva show: Peugeot SR1

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:56:02 Z

Petrol-hybrid roadster concept looks even better in the metal. Please build it, Peugeot

Geneva show: Dacia

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:59:12 Z

Good news for James May: Dacia is launching in the UK (but he’ll have to wait for the Sandero)

Geneva show: Seat IBE concept

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:47:12 Z

Electric coupe concept showcases Seat’s new design language

Geneva show: Vauxhall GT/E

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:06:19 Z

Next-gen Insignia could take its styling cues from this Geneva show concept, says Vauxhall

Geneva show: Fabia vRS

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:04:22 Z

Hot Czech supermini goes petrol-powered, gets ready for big scrap with VW Polo GTI and Seat Ibiza Cupra..

Geneva show: Nissan Micra

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:47:34 Z

Nissan’s all new global city car does its best not to offend anyone one

Geneva show: Ford Focus

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:55:17 Z

Sleek-looking hatch and wagon are real lookers, says Top Gear man

Geneva show: Korean hot cakes

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:52:02 Z

Hyundai and Kia have the Japanese in their sights. With high-quality, desirable cars at knockdown prices

Britain's best-value company cars

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:02:00 0000

It’s been a long time since Fords and Vauxhalls were the company cars of choice. In a user/chooser age some once-unlikely makes are getting into fleets, but which ones offer the best value? Prepare for some surprises.

New car CO2 emissions slashed

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:40:23 0000

Carbon dioxide emissions have been slashed thanks to the scrappage scheme and recession, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

480bhp BMW Z4 GT3 breaks cover

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:19:56 0000

480bhp BMW Z4 GT3 breaks cover

How to sell your car

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:10:05 0000

Whether you're buying a new car or just selling your current one, you’ll want to get as much money as possible for it.

Compare over 300 insurance prices

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:37:19 0000

Compare over 300 insurance prices

Join our car community

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:32:57 0000

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Peugeot 5008 car review

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:16:53 0000

Peugeot has historically been a big player in the MPV market, but its recent offerings have lacked something.

Volkswagen Caravelle 4motion car review

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:52:35 0000

There are over 460 variations of the Volkswagen T5, the best known being the Transporter van, the Caravelle people carrier and the latter-day VW camper, the California.

Used car values rise four months in a row

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:43:41 0000

Used car prices have risen for the fourth month in a row – at a time of year when they usually fall.

One in three under-25s admit to drink-driving

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:44:41 0000

A new poll showed 37 per cent of young drivers have driven under the influence of alcohol.

Scrappage scheme slows fall in car sales

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:45:39 0000

The scrappage scheme has made a “positive impact” on the new car industry after slowing the decline in new car sales.

Vauxhall buyout will get government support

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:46:36 0000

Britain's car manufacturers and its unions are no longer the problem, but the solution, business secretary Lord Mandelson said today.

Depreciation-busting sports cars

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:47:43 0000

Buy a car which retains its value and you’ll save money when it’s time to sell. We round up six of the most affordable depreciation-beating sports cars.

Text message scam advice

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:06:44 0000

Auto Trader is warning customers to be aware of a new text message scam. Find out what the bogus message is and how to avoid it.

Virtual vehicle scams

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:10:28 0000

We reveal the potential pitfalls of money transfer services and virtual vehicle scams. Find out how to stay safe when paying for a car.

Attack of the clones: staying safe

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:39:44 0000

With money tighter than ever, it’s important to make sure you buy a used car safely. Find out what a clone is, why to avoid them and how to spot one.

How to avoid car jacking: The complete guide

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:24:01 0000

Half a million vehicles are stolen in the UK every year. We reveal five common car thefts and show you how to avoid them.

Car scams

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:57:25 0000

YOU could lose thousands of pounds from a single scam email. Don’t fall victim of fraud – read our round up of the most dangerous emails and scams now.

Toyota Urban Cruiser car review

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:49:06 0000

The Urban Cruiser is Toyota’s distinctive new model which is part soft-roader and part compact MPV, entering a growing niche featuring the Citroen C3 Picasso and Kia Soul.

Iconic TT gets RS power

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:50:07 0000

It’s taken since 1995 for Audi to build a really hot, Porsche-rivalling TT Coupe and Roadster. Has it been worth the wait?

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG car review

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:51:14 0000

Mercedes’ uber-sensible E-Class big car now has a discreet-but-bonkers alter ego in the shape of the E 63 AMG.

Ibiza Cupra and Bocanegra first drive

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:52:17 0000

Adrian Hearn travelled to Barcelona to test drive the new Ibiza Cupra and Ibiza Bocanegra models.

Mazda 3 i-stop car review

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:53:31 0000

The 2-litre petrol Mazda 3 is the manufacturer’s first car to benefit from stop-start fuel saving technology, paving the way for its introduction across the next few years.

Mercedes SLS 'Gullwing' pics leaked

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:21:32 0000

The first official pictures of the 21st Century Mercedes Gullwing have been leaked on the Internet.

Stunts and jumps

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:55:45 0000

May Starey brings you some of films greatest stunts and jumps. From Mad Max to Transporter 3 - from swimming pools and staircases to two wheels and no wheels.

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG car review

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:56:15 0000

Mercedes’ uber-sensible E-Class big car now has a discreet-but-bonkers alter ego in the shape of the E 63 AMG.

Michael Jackson fan kicks repo driver

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:57:25 0000

Vijay Pattni is your host for this week’s Weird World of Wheels.

How to buy a supercar

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:28:15 0000

Want the biggest driving thrills with affordable insurance and cheap ways to pay? We reveal the essential supercar checks in our complete buyers' guide.

The best 09-plate cars for less

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:18:09 0000

March will put the ?09? in 2009 with the new number plate change. There will be plenty of great new car offers to be had.

The complete guide to supercar clubs

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:19:31 0000

Fancy driving a Ferrari F430 for a day for £100? Or perhaps a Lamborghini Gallardo for the weekend?

Get the best price for your part-exchange

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:00:04 0000

Take the first offer a dealer makes on your part exchange and you could be missing out on hundreds of pounds ? especially if you don?t know its true value.

Six of the best: Fuel-efficient cars

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:58:35 0000

The average working motorist spends £1,930 on fuel. Drive a fuel-efficient car and you could cut your petrol bill in half.

Downsizing your car: The complete guide

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:57:10 0000

You could save thousands of pounds by switching to a smaller car with better fuel economy.

Doctor Who's car tax mishap

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:56:14 0000

Doctor Who star David Tennant has allegedly been spotted driving with an expired car tax disc.

Sell your car for the most money

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:55:24 0000

Get the most cash for your car by writing a great advert.

Add hundreds to your car's value

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:54:34 0000

A few quick and easy jobs can add hundreds of pounds to your car?s value.

Sell your car: Set the price

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:50:32 0000

Set your car?s price too low and you could lose money ? set it too high and it might struggle to sell.

Save �3,000 on the price of a brand new car

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:19:05 0000

Dealers are slashing thousands of pounds off old models to make way for new cars ? such as the revamped Ford Fiesta.

Could you save money on car insurance?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:34:21 0000

Car insurance premiums could rise by 20 per cent this year, some UK insurers have warned.

Tax your car for �3 a month

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:33:20 0000

Want to save money on road tax? Drive a car which emits between 101 and 120g/km of CO2 and you?ll pay £35 per year.

Buy a new car for the price of a coffee

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:32:20 0000

If you want your next car to cost LESS than a large cup of coffee per day, now is the best time to buy.

Depreciation-busting sports cars

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:29:36 0000

Buy a car which retains its value and you?ll save money when it?s time to sell.

Six of the best: Tax-free cars

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:28:44 0000

Road tax is set to rise this year, but look for a car with low enough CO2 emissions and you won?t have to pay a penny on tax.

The best New Year car bargains

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:27:41 0000

Dealers are slashing thousands of pounds off cars in January.

Six of the best: Cheapest cars to insure

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:26:46 0000

Car insurance premiums could rise by 20 per cent this year, some UK insurers have warned.

The complete motorists' guide to 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:25:25 0000

With car tax rises and the credit crunch affecting new and used car prices, 2009 will be an interesting time for the motor industry. But how will it affect YOU?

Money-saving tips and tricks

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:24:31 0000

From speeding tickets to lying sat-navs, the world of motoring is full of unexpected horrors? but costs needn?t be a nightmare.

Half-price cars

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:23:03 0000

Dealers are selling cars for HALF-PRICE to combat the economic downturn.

Six of the best: UK's cheapest cars

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:13:22 0000

We’ve scoured every new car list price in Britain to bring you the best bargain-priced cars. This week: Six superminis at a snip...

Advertise your car on Auto Trader

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:35:01 0000

Feeling the crunch? You could save thousands of pounds on running costs by replacing your car with a more economical one. Sell your car on Auto Trader now.

Make money by putting adverts on your car

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:03:43 0000

You could earn up to £1,500 per year by displaying logos on the side of your car. Find out how to turn your car into a motorised billboard.

Save �2,000 on your next car: complete guide

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:11:12 0000

The car scrappage scheme offers buyers £2,000 towards a new car or van. Find out how it works and which cars can be scrapped.

The motorists' guide to beating the downturn

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:14:35 0000

More than two million people in the UK are unemployed – find out our money-saving tips to buying, selling and running a car now.

Worst ever F1 car makes debut

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:34:19 0000

The worst car ever to enter F1 will be appearing at this year's Festival of Speed.

Ten reasons to visit the Festival of Speed

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:33:40 0000

This weekend will see 150,000 petrolheads descending on a sleepy Sussex village for a weekend of motorsport mayhem.

The complete driver's line-up

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:35 0000

More than 115 star riders and drivers will descend on Goodwood for the 2009 Festival of Speed.

The Wacky Racers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:27:36 0000

A real-life Dick Dasterdly and Penelope Pitstop will be making an appearance at the Festival of Speed this year.

Wild Citroen supercar to tackle hill

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:24:52 0000

The wild GTbyCitroen - whcih won the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award - will make its UK debut at Goodwood.

Latest Veyron to make debut

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:11:13 0000

The incredible Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport will make its way up the iconic hill at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Girls of the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:57:56 0000

Forget the £1 million Lambo Roadster or the Focus RS-shredding Golf R - we've got pics of the girls of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show!

Hamann�s 265bhp Fiat 500

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:10 0000

Which engineer at Hamann thought it would be a wise idea to put 265bhp under the hood of a Fiat 500? You deserve a pat on the back.

Audi R8 Spyder

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:02:07 0000

White, roofless and with a roaring V10 engine - the Audi R8 Spyder has just made the decision of which £100,000-plus convertible to own even harder.

VW Golf R faster than Focus RS

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:04:03 0000

This is the new Volkswagen Golf R – the flagship VW hot hatch which will destroy the Ford Focus RS in a straight line.

New Vauxhall Astra makes Frankfurt debut

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:16:13 0000

This is the new Vauxhall Astra - the new generation of one of the UK's biggest selling cars. Want to know how much it costs and the details? Click to find out.

Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium car review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:39:25 0000

A luxury-spec Ford Mondeo for £73 a month? We were among the first to drive the new Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium.

The 70mpg club

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:36 0000

The 72.4mpg Toyota Prius goes on sale this weekend - see which other cars on sale in the UK can manage more than 70mpg.

Vauxhall Corsa joins the tax-free club

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:33 0000

Vauxhall has announced it will offer a Corsa which emits just 98g/km of CO2, which qualifies it for a free tax disc.

Lexus RX450h Ten Point Test

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:48 0000

The Lexus RX series has been a real success for the Japanese luxury marque, and marked a line in the sand with the option of hybrid models.

Review: Tax-free 83mpg Polo

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:09 0000

The Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion has style and sophistication by the bucket load and it's a hard combination to resist. Read our full review.

December car sales surge

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:42:32 0000

December saw a 38.9 per cent rise in new car sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Scrappage scheme extended again

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:16:21 0000

The government’s £2,000 scrappage scheme has been extended for the second time.

Ten great new car bargains

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:53:04 0000

With VAT back up to 17.5 per cent, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s difficult to get a great deal on a new car. Not so – and here’s the proof.

'How I got �13,000 for two cars'

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:44:30 0000

One Auto Trader reader has taken a great deal on a new Alfa Romeo Mito by getting £13,000 for his previous cars - we explain how.

What cars have been scrapped so far?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:42:51 0000

It’s been five months since the scrappage scheme began, and some of the cars crushed so far include Mercedes, Porsches and Jaguars.

Budget 2009: expert reaction

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:05:14 0000

As Chancellor Alistair Darling unveils his 2009 budget, we speak to the UK's motoring industry to find out what they think.

Scrappage scheme confirmed

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:34:05 0000

The government has confirmed motorists with cars aged ten-year-old or more will be entitled to £2,000 for their old banger under a new scrappage scheme.

How much will it cost to tax a car?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:11:16 0000

With the Budget now announced, how much will it cost to tax your car? Find out all you need to know in our Budget 2009 tax guide.

What it means for motorists

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:08:52 0000

Will you be paying more to run your car from May 2009? Find out everything you need to know about the Budget in our essential guide.

Budget: your questions answered

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:30:44 0000

How much will it cost to tax my car? Is the price of petrol going up? Answers to all the big questions about the Budget 2009.

Budget 2009: another fuel price rise?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:41 0000

Why have fuel prices risen again in this year’s Budget? We talk to the experts and look at recent trends to find out why.