Motoring News
09 June 2011Slideshow: History of the Mini
BMW's decision to manufacture the next generation of Mini cars in Oxford is a boost for British manufacturing.
read moreBrussels authorities raid car parts suppliers
EU officials have raided the offices of several leading car parts suppliers as part of an investigation into a suspected cartel involving safety-related products
read moreMini proved just the job
The story of the Mini seems to exemplify a particular kind of British 'kitchen sink' inventiveness and the car proved an instant success
read moreIndia and China car sales hit by inflation
New car sales figures damaged by high fuel prices, inflationary pressures and supply bottlenecks
read moreKia Picanto expert review
The Kia Picanto has matured from being a cheap and cheerful runabout that attracted grey pounds and scrappage schemers to a supermini that moves the game on and offers more beyond its inherent value.

read more200mph Skoda Octavia announced
Skoda has announced the arrival of its fastest ever car, the 200mph, 590bhp Skoda Octavia vRS special.
read moreTen of the best British sports cars
Is your favourite British sports car in our top 10? View this gallery to find out.
read moreAnd the best British sports car of all time is...
Ever argued about the relative merits of the Jaguar E-type, the Cobra, Aston Martin DB5 or MGB? Now's your chance to settle it, once and for all
read moreSkoda's 200mph hatchback
Skoda hopes that its latest Octavia vRS hot hatch will hit 200mph when it competes at Bonneville Speed Week in August.
read moreNext-gen Mini to be built in UK
Mini models based on a new-generation front-drive platform will be built in Britain after BMW announced £500m of investment at Oxford.
read moreDrivers want extra training - not fines, poll reveals
How should drivers be treated when they drive carelessly? With a fine, with extra training, or a word of advice from the police?
read moreOpel dismisses rumours of GM sell-off
Karl-Friedrich Stracke, chief executive of US carmaker's European operation quashes reports of sale as 'pure speculation'
read moreThe UK's most wanted 4x4s
Trying to decide which 4×4 is right for you? With so much choice, why not see what other people are searching for on Auto Trader?
