Daily Motoring News From Vertar

Pic of the Week: Jaguars XJ220 and XKR-S

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A pair of dramatic Jags for your delectation

Honda takes on WTCC

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

European Civic will enter World Touring Cars as a works outfit this year

Toyota GT 86: £24,995

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Toyota blinks first and confirms GT 86 price - your move, Subaru

Subaru TA340C: the hot Scooby lives!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chugging Imprezas may have disappeared from the limelight but out in the sticks the legend continues to thrive

PH Buying Guide: Ford Focus RS

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fancy a Ford Focus RS? Here's why you should and what to watch for if you do

SOTW: Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Shed gets all nostalgic over an 80s icon

Time For Tea? 1973 German GP (all of it)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Watch a race on the Nordschleife in the 'good ol' days'

Spotted: Ford Escort RS1600i...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

...Immaculate, but boy will you have to pay for it...

New Audi RS4 Avant: see it at Geneva

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rumours of its demise have been greatly exaggerated, we're glad to hear

Chris Harris video: Sport Quattro vs. RS200

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Road going Group B legends head to head with Harris at the wheel

Spotted: 911 3.2 Speedster

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An exercise in cult cool, or overpriced marketing puff?

PH Blog: Subaru vs Toyota

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Why the BRZ is as big an opportunity for Subaru as the GT 86 is for Toyota

Audi unveils 313hp twin-turbo BiTDI

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A6 and A7 to get new diesel V6 this spring

Jaguar's heritage museum to close...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

...And no plans to re-open Browns Lane Museum in a new site

PH Blog: snow fun with JLR

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Top down at -16 in a Jag XKR-S Convertible and a meeting with Land Rover's very own Bigfoot...

Driven: Toyota GT 86

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We finally get to sample Toyota's eagerly-awaited coupe in Europe (but only on a track...)

Alfa Romeo 8C gets Dukes of Hazzard makeover

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

General Lee turns Italian. Or is that Alfa turns American?

New PistonHeads T-shirts launched today

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

...in addition to mugs and mousemats too!

New Dodge Viper teased

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We won't see it properly until the New York show in April, but Dodge has released this teasing sketch

PH Blog: meeting the XJ220

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Riggers's bedroom wall poster comes to life, 20 years down the line

PH fleet: Morgan Plus 8

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Morgan meets McLaren, Harris feels surge of patriotic pride as a result

PH Blog: wheels maketh the Golf

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Riggers's Golf GTI Edition 35 drives - and now looks - like the real thing

First DTM BMW M3 livery revealed

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BMW's return to German touring cars starts with Castrol Edge livery

Driven: Lotus Evora S IPS

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two-pedal Evora S expands auto options ... for those that way inclined

M6 to get Geneva debut...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

...at least that's what the interweb says

Richard Hammond's motoring news round-up

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:54:00 GMT

Light is a lifesaver on the roads

Richard Hammond's event guide to 2012 for petrolheads

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:02:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, it’s Hammond’s Petrolheads’ 2012 Year Planner.

Richard Hammond's weekly motoring news round-up

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:25:00 GMT

Audi will not build a saloon version of the next RS4.

Richard Hammond's pick of the hottest new wheels from the Detroit Motor Show

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:04:00 GMT

Detroit the city might be a bit run down and past its prime, but the motor city’s car show is still a major event.

Dacia Lodgy might look dodgy... but ignore it at your peril

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:02:00 GMT

Not exactly pretty, is it? You’re looking at the new Dacia Lodgy seven-seat MPV that Renault-owned Dacia will launch at the Geneva show in March.

Chrysler Ypsilon's full of surprises

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:02:00 GMT

If you’re not familiar with Fiat’s fun and eccentric TwinAir engine you might be a bit surprised when you first start one up.

Car insurance costs going up due to whiplash claims

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:01:00 GMT

The increase in claims for whiplash injury is the main cause of the rise in motor insurance premiums, a report by MPs said today.

Bumper deals for car buyers in 2012, expert predicts

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Car buyers could drive a hard bargain this year after dealers suffered a fall in sales in 2011.

Richard Hammond's motoring news round-up

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

This year is going to be a seriously important 12 months for Renault.

Richard Hammond's star cars of 2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:03:00 GMT

From power-packed Porsches to the runabout Rio... here's Richard Hammond's star cars of the year.

Richard Hammond's star cars of 2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:03:00 GMT

From power-packed Porsches to the runabout Rio... here's Richard Hammond's star cars of the year.

Audi A1 Quattro is going to be a collector's item

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:02:00 GMT

A MONTH or two ago we wrote about the cars that have been, or could be, excellent investments.

Audi A1 Quattro is going to be a collector's item

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:02:00 GMT

A MONTH or two ago we wrote about the cars that have been, or could be, excellent investments.

What's the point of Ford's Focus Zetec S?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:02:00 GMT

We all assume that enormous companies really know what they’re doing.

What's the point of Ford's Focus Zetec S?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:02:00 GMT

We all assume that enormous companies really know what they’re doing.

Richard Hammond motoring news round-up

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Richard Hammond's weekly round-up of the latest car news.

Richard Hammond motoring news round-up

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:50:00 GMT

* BENTLEY has a new V8 engine that’s about to be slotted under the bonnet of its Continental GT and GTC models.The new engine doesn’t replace the current W12 engine, but joins it in the range. The new motor is a 4.0-litre V8 with 500bhp and 487lb ft of torque.The clever bit is a system that shuts off half the cylinders when it’s under a light throttle load. The advantage is, of course, lower fuel consumption and emissions.Give it full power and all eight cylinders come in and the car will run to 180mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in under 5sec. Further helping with economy is a new eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Motorcycle Live 2011: Day 7 - Behind the scenes

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:01:00 GMT

Today on our Motorcycle Live video series we take a look behind the scenes at the people who put the show together.

Motorcycle Live 2011: Day 6 - Entertainment on two wheels

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Today's Motorcycle Live video is all abot the entertainment on offer at the show.

Motorcycle Live 2011: Day 5 - Adventure Touring

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

On our day five video from Motorcycle Live 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham we take a look at the wide range of adventure touring bikes on show.

Triumph Speed Triple R review

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:30:28 GMT

Can the Triumph Speed Triple R justify its £11,299 price tag?

Superb classic cars at auction

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:34:49 GMT

Some of the world's rarest classic cars are going to auction at the Retromobile show in Paris.

Driving in the snow

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:33:59 GMT

As cold weather grips Britain, we head to Sweden to learn how to drive a supercar on ice.

Volkswagen reveals four new Up city cars

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:06:47 GMT

Thanks to some diminutive derivatives trading, we drive Volkswagen's Up city car in five-door, GT, electric and off-roader configurations.

Mr Clarke, asking motorists to pick up tab just isn't fair

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:08 GMT

Telegraph Motoring's Mr Money, Mike Rutherford, has got a bone to pick with the Justice Secretary Ken Clarke.

The one million mile Honda

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:48 GMT

Honest John tells the story of a man in America who managed 1,000,000 miles in a 1990 Honda Accord.

Was �33 engine flush good value?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:52 GMT

Honest John explains why it's important to keep your car's engine in good condition, and why that doesn't always mean having the engine flushed.

The best family six-seater

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:13:43 GMT

Honest John finds a six-seater car for £5,000.

High praise for Audi dealer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:29 GMT

Honest John hears about an Audi dealer that has provided an outstanding level of service.

The advantages of run-flat tyres

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:11:09 GMT

Honest John explains why run-flat tyres are a good idea.

Where do the best 4x4s live?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:08:43 GMT

Honest John explains why 4x4s from the south might make a better buy.

Nissan Juke not as economical as it should be

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:07:22 GMT

Honest John hears from a reader who is disappointed with the fuel economy with their wife's Nissan Juke.

MCN Motorcycle Show 2012: Honda

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:42:29 GMT

Some interesting new bikes from Honda, including the super-frugal NC700 and V4-engined Crosstourer.

How to drive a supercar on ice

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:30:39 GMT

Telegraph journalist Chris Knapman heads to Sweden where he learns how to drift a Corvette supercar in the snow.

How to drive on ice - sideways

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:30:39 GMT

Telegraph journalist Chris Knapman heads to Sweden where he learns how to drift a Corvette supercar in the snow.

Geneva debut for Fiat's new 500L

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:44:12 GMT

Fancy a Fiat 500 but need a bit more space? Then the Fiat 500L could be for you.

How to fight a parking ticket

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:15 GMT

Councils continue to milk their parking penalty ticket 'cash cows', so the Government must start protecting motorists.

Drivers fail to identify warning symbol

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:05:37 GMT

Do you know what all the warning symbols in your car mean? Not according to the latest research by one automotive parts and repair specialist.

Five drivers aged 100 and 101 with penalty points still on the road

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:23 GMT

Two 101-year old women motorists are still driving despite having put penalty points on their licence within the last three years, it has emerged.

Five centurion drivers with penalty points on the road

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:23 GMT

Two 101-year old women motorists are still driving despite having put penalty points on their licence within the last three years, it has emerged.

Top 10 worst driving partners

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:30:49 GMT

A poll claims to have revealed who people would least like to have as their partner for a driving adventure.

Vauxhall Astra GTC diesel review

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:46:16 GMT

Three-door hatchbacks don't usually capture hearts, especially diesels. Prepare to be (almost) smitten.

Ross Noble leads charity ride-out

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:24:36 GMT

Motorcycles show the way to the London Bike Show.

The safest cars on sale

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:30:37 GMT

The latest Euro NCAP findings reveal 10 of the safest cars money can buy.

MCN Motorcycle Show 2012: BMW

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:39 GMT

A brace of interesting new maxi-scooters, a revised R1000RR superbike and a new trailbike feature for the Germans.

Mercedes A25 AMG: more power than RS3

Sun, 05 Feb 12 01:00:00 GMT

Sat, 04 Feb 12 00:10:00 GMT

How many of us can actually afford a new car? The Focus ST promises to be a highlight of 2012, but many of us don’t have a spare £25k to buy one.

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

Sat, 04 Feb 12 00:09:00 GMT

If there was one car more than any other that our testers yearned to drive on the near-deserted B-roads that score across this part of Powys, it was the Sierra RS Cosworth.

Ford Racing Puma

Sat, 04 Feb 12 00:08:00 GMT

I still remember the first time I drove a Ford Racing Puma.

Ford Fiesta XR2

Sat, 04 Feb 12 00:07:00 GMT

Of all the rapturous delights featured here, this was the one that caused the most raised eyebrows.

Ford Focus ST

Sat, 04 Feb 12 00:06:00 GMT

They may be separated by 18 years, but of all the cars featured here, it is the Focus ST and

Weather brings frosty exposure to Mini Cooper

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:33:44 +0000

A German social media-backed campaign associating the name 'Cooper' with a a cold front sweeping Europe has been withdrawn

Carmaking: in the slow lane

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 03:06:51 +0000

A sector that has long been seen as an engine of European industry looks increasingly shaky, writes John Reed

Deloitte accused over MG Rover links

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:02:03 +0000

The firm and one of its former partners have been accused over their links to the businessmen who presided over the British carmaker's collapse

Ford sales pick up but GM stalls

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:13:51 +0000

Carmakers report strong January sales as Americans buy new vehicles ranging from big pick-up trucks to small economy cars

Fiat ahead despite difficult Europe market

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:31:24 +0000

Italian carmaker's results were lifted by profits at its Chrysler subsidiary in the US and strong sales in Brazil

SAIC Motor: own brands flagging

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:32:50 +0000

The Chinese carmaker may be relatively unknown overseas, but it needs to inspire interest in its own brands in China to get into the fast lane

Obama urged to restrict Chinese auto parts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:39:54 +0000

Lawmakers and trade groups demand action to curb imports following Beijing's decision to impose duties on US cars and SUVs in December

Honda issues bleak profits forecast

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:30:38 +0000

Japanese carmaker warns profits will fall 60% this year as a result of the Thai floods and strong yen

US fines Japan car parts makers $548m

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:48:42 +0000

Two of Japan's biggest car parts makers, Denso and Yazaki settled price-fixing probe, with four Yazaki executive pleading guilty

Europe's carmakers hit out at India trade deal

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:04:16 +0000

Industry leaders say the proposed agreement would grant Indian-built cars duty-free access to the EU but leave export tariffs intact

Kia: pedal to the metal

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:08:49 +0000

Is Seoul's fifth largest company by market capitalisation getting ahead of itself by predicting another 10 per cent sales growth this year?

Tax-related windfall boosts Ford's profits

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:20:55 +0000

Strong earnings as US market rebounds but Europe continues to be concern for carmaker

Hyundai in drive for quality, not quantity

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:34:25 +0000

The Korean carmaker is to ease off on growth and focus on quality, hoping to avoid problems that have plagued some of its Japanese rivals

Nissan to open its third plant in Mexico

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:33 +0000

Aguascalientes factory will be able to produce up to 175,000 units a year of "B" platform vehicles

Aegis wins $3bn GM global media contract

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:54:35 +0000

Carmaker consolidates international advertising account into a single agency

Bosch strengthens its position in car servicing

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:46 +0000

The world's biggest supplier of car parts, plans to acquire the auto diagnostics unit of SPX Corporation

More than a safe pair of hands

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:16:49 +0000

Stefan Jacoby, the German head of Volvo, has no truck with being a small player, writes John Reed

Video: the Ferrari FF on ice

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:29:17 Z

TG’s Rear of the Year gets manhandled by former World Rally Champion in Sweden

Toyota GT 86 sports coupe to cost �25k

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:28:12 Z

Prices for the rather excellent rear-wheel-drive coupe released. Get one

Ferrari reveals 2012 F1 car

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:26:01 Z

Interesting aesthetics this year from Maranello – check out the rather bulbous nose…

Watch: a rather big fiery burnout

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:46:02 Z

Insane Australian man makes fire – lots of fire - by adding horsepower to rubbber…

This is the Fiat 500L

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:51:09 Z

…and that ‘L’ stands for Large. New 500 ‘MPV’ set for Geneva show debut

First pic: 2012 Ford B-Max

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:11:21 Z

Ford replaces mini MPV with marginally more exciting mini MPV…

Watch: McLaren F1 car launch

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:07:08 Z

Live stream unveiling Lewis and Jenson’s new 2012 company car…

Adrian Sutil convicted of GBH

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:32 Z

German court gives former Force India driver suspended sentence over incident in nightclub

Video: Jeremy and James drive to the North Pole

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:02:56 Z

In recognition of this horrid cold snap, watch the boys’ epic polar adventure.

Brand new Top Gear Magazine � out now

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:14:44 Z

Clarkson tests Merc’s C63 Black against the M3 GTS, plus a world exclusive drive of the new Lamborghini Gallardo STS

New metal: Fiat 500L

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:06:27 0000

Fiat has released details of its latest model, the Fiat 500L.

Top rated 12-plate cars

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:22:00 0000

This March sees the 61 registration bow out, to make way for the new 12-plate.

12-plate wish list: Ford Focus 1.0

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:10:49 0000

There used to be something desperately tragic about a 1.0-litre engine.

Toyota GT 86 pricing announced

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:05:45 0000

Prices for the forthcoming Toyota GT 86 have been confirmed.

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.