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VW shakes up management in growth drive
German group has assigned a new head for its trucks division and replaced three senior executives at Audi in efforts to top carmaking industry sales

Goodwood Festival of Speed: Six-wheeled March F1 car to tackle the hillclimb
A six-wheeled March 2-4-0 Formula One car will be in action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Goodwood app from Auto Trader
Keep up with the best of the action from the Goodwood estate with this free to download app. read more

Hands up who doesn’t go hands-free
In a recent survey of 650 drivers, 82 per cent were keen for mobile phone users to be hit with six penalty points

Hands up who doesn’t go hands-free
In a recent survey of 650 drivers, 82 per cent were keen for mobile phone users to be hit with six penalty points

10 amphibious cars
With the heavy rains showing no sign of abating, these 10 amphibious vehicles could be just the ticket to remain mobile.

Hydrogen-electric racer set for Le Mans
GreenGT H2 will race in 2013 after being approved for ‘Garage 56’, looks like a shark

Football sheds light on ugly injustice
Football serves many purposes and one of them is to shed light on corners of the world about which most people normally neither know nor care. Any venue for the European Championships will attract attention and that is what has happened to Ukraine, the venue for this year’s event, which it is co-hosting with Poland. How many people realised the extent of controversy about the Ukraine government’s political imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko before Euro 2012? Lots do now; it’s why neither Royal princes nor ministers will be attending the early stages of the tournament.

Football sheds light on ugly injustice
Football serves many purposes and one of them is to shed light on corners of the world about which most people normally neither know nor care. Any venue for the European Championships will attract attention and that is what has happened to Ukraine, the venue for this year’s event, which it is co-hosting with Poland. How many people realised the extent of controversy about the Ukraine government’s political imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko before Euro 2012? Lots do now; it’s why neither Royal princes nor ministers will be attending the early stages of the tournament.

The best social networking is face-to-face
The last week’s festivities in London have proved that despite our growing dependence on the computer screen, we still like to stand closely together in packed crowds in Hyde Park, or Pall Mall, or on Waterloo Bridge, being physically close to each other when the mood takes us. We are also going to festivals in record numbers, and going to hear live music as never before.

The best social networking is face-to-face
The last week’s festivities in London have proved that despite our growing dependence on the computer screen, we still like to stand closely together in packed crowds in Hyde Park, or Pall Mall, or on Waterloo Bridge, being physically close to each other when the mood takes us. We are also going to festivals in record numbers, and going to hear live music as never before.

First drive: Bugatti Veyron Gran Sport Vitesse
The best Veyron ever built? It could well be… Paul Horrell reports

Unlike Greece, Spain really is too big to fail
There’s nothing very dangerous about the feel of the Puerta del Sol, one of the many elegant squares in the centre of Madrid. Yes, there is the usual array of beggars — and a small battalion of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, superheroes and, curiously, a man who appears to have no head, who want to lift a couple of euros from your pocket in order to have your photo taken with them.

Unlike Greece, Spain really is too big to fail
There’s nothing very dangerous about the feel of the Puerta del Sol, one of the many elegant squares in the centre of Madrid. Yes, there is the usual array of beggars — and a small battalion of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, superheroes and, curiously, a man who appears to have no head, who want to lift a couple of euros from your pocket in order to have your photo taken with them.

What car for an 18-year-old male?
Honest John picks out some small cars that are also cheap to insure.

Replacement for a Subaru Forester
Honest John picks out three cars that would make sensible replacements for a Subaru Forester.

Jaguar buying advice
Honest John explains the differences between short- and long-wheelbase versions of the Jaguar XJ.

High praise for Audi dealer
Honest John hears more good reports about helpful Audi dealers.

Vectra replacement with easy access
Honest John highlights a car that will offer easy access for an 86-year-old driver.

Where do we stand on pothole claim?
Honest John has some advice for a reader seeking information about claiming for damage caused by a pothole.

Does Eighties Land Rover need lead substitute?
Honest John hears from a reader who adds a lead substitute to the fuel tank of their 1980s Land Rover.

Ryanair’s cheap flights are not worth your sanity
My tweet of the week arrived courtesy of literary agent Jonny Geller. “Ryanair surely wins the prize for greenest airline,” he posted the night before last. “You will never want to fly again.”

Ryanair’s cheap flights are not worth your sanity
My tweet of the week arrived courtesy of literary agent Jonny Geller. “Ryanair surely wins the prize for greenest airline,” he posted the night before last. “You will never want to fly again.”

The great E10 debate
Ethanol in petrol melts your engine. Especially if it’s an older one

Lotus sacks CEO
Dany Bahar has been dismissed from the role of Chief Operating Officer at Lotus, the Norfolk-based sports car maker.

New Toyota Auris previewed
Patent drawings reveal stylish looks for Toyota’s new hatch, on sale next year using BMW diesel engines

Iron Man 3: first official pic
Tony Stark suits up for next outing, but what will he have in the garage? Over to you…

Peugeot 208
The 208’s interior marks a big improvement over the 207, thanks to its simple styling and high-quality materials

Vauxhall Mokka from £16,995
The new Vauxhall Mokka hits UK showrooms in November priced from £16,995. Three engines are available from launch

Vauxhall Mokka specs announced
The Vauxhall Mokka 4×4 is now available to order, prior to the car’s showroom debut this November. read more

Car registrations accelerate in May
Data show an 8% year-on-year rise in passenger registrations as generous discounts and other incentives tempt buyers into dealerships

The world’s smallest police chase
Watch a teeny tiny pursuit created using a teeny tiny projector

Lotus CEO officially dismissed
Lotus confirms Dany Bahar has been permanently removed, appoints successor

New Porsche Cayman scooped
Second-gen Cayman gets a lightweight aluminium body, roomier cabin and upgraded six-cylinder engines

New car sales up by 7.9 per cent in May
The UK's new car market showed encouraging signs of growth in May, and the Vauxhall Corsa deposed the Ford Fiesta as the best-selling car

How I joined the 200mph club
With famed Bugatti test driver Pierre-Henri Raphanel spurring me on, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse topped the double-ton

The 10 least reliable family cars
Following on from our gallery of the most reliable family cars, here are the 10 that are most likely to let you down.

Beat the hospeipe ban!
Car getting mucky with hosepipes off the menu? There is a way around it...

SOTW: Jaguar XJS V12
Well, nearly - this is the Shed that got away, but we just had to write about it even so

Ringside Seat: Jag's Nurburgring plaything
PH's man at the 'ring gets a go with Jaguar's after-hours Nordschleife track toy

Pic of the Week: Lamborghini Reventon
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a fighter-inspired million-pound supercar...

Spotted: the 600hp Holden commodore HSV
...More to the point, that's 600hp and loads of space for the price of a warm hatch. Tempted?

PH Fleet: Ford Puma
MoT done and dusted - now to sort out all the little niggles... or not...

The Supercar Event - Dunsfold 23-24/06/12
PHers can claim a special ticket price for this new weekend event

Volvo Teases Hot Polestar-tuned S60
First (shadowy) image of forthcoming hardcore Volvo revealed

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