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13 June 2008Update: Trucker's strike
Tanker drivers contracted to Shell are set to follow up the strike that started this morning with another four day action next week if employers do meet their pay demands.
read moreUpdate: Trucker's strike
Tanker drivers contracted to Shell are set to follow up the strike that started this morning with another four day action next week if employers do meet their pay demands.
read moreMazda developing 'green' plastics
Mazda is working on plastics made from waste wood and other plant material and hopes to be using the material in its cars by 2013.
read moreMazda developing 'green' plastics
Mazda is working on plastics made from waste wood and other plant material and hopes to be using the material in its cars by 2013.
read moreVauxhall Vectra VXR car review
There are few cars which can break the 160mph barrier, and even fewer which cost just £25,000. But the Vauxhall Vectra VXR is such a car. And being a Vectra means it's spacious and there's no shortage of places to buy or service one. Stuart Milne took to the road to find out if it really is a hard charging supersaloon. Read the full story now.
read moreEverything you need to know about the fuel crisis
As hundreds of oil tanker drivers begin a four-day strike, Alex Eckford looks at the reasons behind the action which is affecting thousands of motorists across the UK. Read the full story now.
read moreBuy Michael Owen's Range Rover for £6,995
by Adrian Hearn A special edition Range Rover previously owned by footballing phenomenon Michael Owen is for sale on Auto Trader. Michael Owen has been one of England's biggest stars since exploding onto the international scene as a fresh-faced 17-year-old at the 1998 World Cup Finals. Read the full story now.
read moreFord Focus RS
Auto Express has exclusive details on the mega Ford Focus RS flagship
read moreGreen car of the year announced
by Adrian Hearn The Toyota Yaris D-4D has beaten the likes of the BMW 320d and Honda Civic Hybrid to be named the 2008 Green Car of the Year. Thanks to its 1.4-litre diesel engine, Toyota Yaris D-4D drivers average 62mpg, emit 119g/k of carbon dioxide drive 12,000 miles for just £808. Read the full story now.
read moreFathers Day present ideas
Father's Day is Sunday 15th June, and if you're looking for some great gifts for your car-obsessed dad, we've got the answer. Alex Eckford rounds-up ten great present ideas. Read the full story now.
read moreThe Weird World of Wheels Special: Flying Cars
Welcome to the Weird World of Wheels, our round-up of the strangest car-related news from around the world. This week, flying cars - the stuff of science fiction, or coming to a road near you soon? Read the full story now.
read moreFirst details: £100,000 rear-engined Toyota Aygo
by Adrian Hearn This is the Toyota Aygo Crazy - a 200bhp road-legal concept based on the popular city car. While the standard Aygo has a three-cylinder 1-litre, 67bhp engine, the Toyota Aygo Crazy has a rear-mounted 1.8-litre turbocharged unit from the final generation Toyota MR2 producing 200bhp and 177lb/ft of pulling power. Read the full story now.
read moreOfficial shots and details: Ford Focus RS
by Adrian Hearn Hot on the heels of our earlier story, we've got official spy shots of the 2009 Ford Focus RS in action on the Nurburgring race track. The front-wheel drive, eagerly anticipated Ford Focus RS will boast 274bhp and 295lb/ft of pulling power from its 'significantly revised' Ford Focus ST-derived 2.5-litre turbocharged engine. Read the full story now.
read moreMike Rutherford's column
For the first time in the history of this column, I’m shamelessly inventing and promoting a conspiracy theory. It goes like this: the Government is sabotaging the roads and deliberately causing traffic congestion.
read moreLewis rues costly pitlane blunder
Elementary mistake takes out Hamilton and Raikkonen - Kubica claims first win in BMW Sauber historic one-two
read moreBrit gas flier blasts in
Beira delivers Porsche pace, but runs on eco-friendly LPG
read moreSmart diesel will come to UK
Mercedes will sell the diesel-engined version of its Smart Fortwo in the UK, a company source has revealed.
read moreSmart diesel will come to UK
Mercedes will sell the diesel-engined version of its Smart Fortwo in the UK, a company source has revealed.
read moreTruckers reject £41k deal
One in ten filling stations across the UK will be affected by the four-day tanker drivers' strike that started at 6am today, with union leaders predicting fuel supplies will run dry within 24 hours.
read moreTruckers reject £41k deal
One in ten filling stations across the UK will be affected by the four-day tanker drivers' strike that started at 6am today, with union leaders predicting fuel supplies will run dry within 24 hours.
read moreNissan scores on draw
Teaser sketch from Nissan begins to reveal sporty new CUV.
read moreLancia considers "new Stratos"
Fiat Group bosses are currently considering the development of a bespoke Lancia sports car, in the mould of its mid-engined Stratos and Beta Montecarlo models, for low-volume series production in 2011.
read moreLancia considers "new Stratos"
Fiat Group bosses are currently considering the development of a bespoke Lancia sports car, in the mould of its mid-engined Stratos and Beta Montecarlo models, for low-volume series production in 2011.
read moreCaterpillar to quit US engine market
The shake-up in the global truck industry continuedapace yesterday withCaterpillar announcing its withdrawal as a supplier of engines to US truckmakers while pursuing...
read moreFord calls on US to jump-start electric car market
Ford Motor has joined General Motors in calling for US government intervention to jump-start the market for plug-in electric vehicles, which Detroit's carmakers fear...
read moreCaterpillar expands with Navistar venture
The shake-up in the global truck industry continued apace yesterday, as Caterpillar announced its withdrawal as a supplier of engines to US truckmakers and said it...
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