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14 September 2009Frankfurt motor show: VW L1
Volkswagen is determined to bring this 189mpg hybrid two-seater to showrooms by 2013.
read moreBrussels to pore over Magna deal
The European Commission is to scrutinise German backing for the takeover of General Motors' European operations amid concern that planned job cuts could be influenced by political factors, hitting plants in the UK and Belgium disproportionately hard
read moreLamborghini Reventon Roadster
Lamborghini, the car maker responsible for some of the most exotic machines ever made, has revealed its “most extreme” creation yet.
read moreHelphire loses referrals
Helphire, the provider of courtesy vehicles after accidents, is set to lose referral business from the AA and Saga motor insurance business
read moreFrankfurt motor show: VW E-Up
Volkswagen’s inauguration into the electric market will be this, the E-Up.
read moreMagna ready to wield jobs axe
Magna is looking to cut 10,500 jobs at Opel and Vauxhall just days after General Motors, the struggling US carmaker, confirmed it was selling a majority stake in its European operations to the Canadian car parts supplier
read moreBelgian leaders seek Kroes talks
Belgian leaders called for a meeting with the EU competition chief as the political outcry over possible protectionism in the planned deal for GM's European business brought the first hint of a concession from the investing consortium
read moreFrankfurt motor show: Wiesmann Roadster
This is the first picture of the Wiesmann Roadster MF5, which will be unveiled at next week's Frankfurt motor show.
read moreVW plan Polo MPV, estate, cabrio
Volkswagen will build a four-door notchback version of its Polo supermini in India, Russia and China and is also considering launching MPV, estate and convertible models off the same architecture.
read moreVolkswagen Golf R leaked
Official pictures of the Volkswagen Golf R have leaked out ahead of its anticipated launch at the Frankfurt motor show tomorrow.
read moreMotorcycle commuting rises
Commuting now makes up the highest proportion of journeys on motorcycles.
read moreBlock out the fear
Ken Block gives passenger rides at Silverstone - world realises James May isn't so soft after all...
read moreNew Bugatti Galibier
Bugatti four-door concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt debut
read moreMagna to cut 10,500 Opel jobs
Canadian car parts manufacturer Magna could cut as many as 10,500 jobs at Opel and Vauxhall across Europe.
read moreWhat’s cool at Frankfurt
The world’s biggest motor show opens its doors tomorrow. Here’s a rundown of all the headline metal
read moreAll-new Land Cruiser
Toyota reveals two new models at Frankfurt motorshow
read moreEndurance Evora
Lotus gives us a glimpse at what a hotter Evora could like like...
read moreRCZ delivers 76.35mpg
Peugeot’s RCZ hybrid will deliver 76.
read moreFrankfurt Motor Show: RollsRoyce Ghost unveiling live webcast
Luxury car maker RollsRoyce will unveil the Ghost its latest model this afternoon at 4pm local time 3pm BST. You can watch a live webcast from the Frankfurt Motor Show.
read moreBugatti Galabier 16C concept
This is the Bugatti Galabier 16C, a concept which heralds the introduction of a new high performance saloon due to go on sale in 2013, commanding a price tag of around £900,000.
read moreTime running out for scrappage buyers
Over 200,000 cars have been sold under the scrappage scheme, leaving ten weeks for drivers to trade in their old car before funding dries up.
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read moreParking ticket appeals made difficult
Honest John sympathises with a reader who had a couple of bad experiences with Lambeth Council's parking appeals process.
read moreDual mass flywheels an unmirigated disaster
Honest John says it's good that dual mass flywheels are being replaced by electronic protection for gearboxes.
read moreFine hairs from exhaust?
Honest John identifies exhaust problem with reader's 1993K Volvo 940 2.3 turbo estate.
read moreUnjust parking penalty beaten
Honest John congratulates reader on his tenacity in fighting and winning an unjust parking penalty charge.
read moreAudi R8 eTron concept leaked
Pictures of an Audi concept car have leaked out ahead of its launch at the Frankfurt motor show tomorrow.
read moreJaguar XType opinion
Honest John answers a reader's query regarding the quality of Jaguar's XType estate cars.
read moreRecalibrating a key fob
Honest John points to a few websites that can help a reader have his key fob recalibrated.
read more789bhp Brabus E V12 launched
This is the Brabus E V12, a 789bhp super-saloon based on the nee E-class.
read moreFrankfurt debut for toughened-up Toyota Land Cruiser
The latest version of Toyota's rugged 4x4, the Land Cruiser, is making its world debut at this week's motor show in Frankfurt.
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read moreCar change advice for pensioners
Honest John names a few cars for pensioners to consider.
read moreCar alarm sounding off?
Honest John offers clues as to why a parked car's alarm might keep going off.
read moreStolen number plates advice
Honest John advises what to do if your number plates are stolen.
read moreLand Rover Discovery 3 fairly reliable
Honest John compares a Land Rover Discovery 3 with a BMW 530d SE Touring for a reader.
read moreMercedes dealer looks after customer
Happy ending for Honest John reader when Mercedes dealer reordered an AClass with the right specifications
read moreRose tinted: modified Pink Bentley GT Speed
One tuner has tickled the 552bhp Bentley Continental GT Speed pink - by decking it out in Paris Hilton's favourite colour. Oh dear.
read moreMercedes MClass warranty troubles
Honest John offers advice on how a reader might pursue Mercedes to extend a troublesome MClass's warranty.
read moreWhere to find a car manual
Honest John names a few websites to search for missing car user manuals.
read moreAudi TT roadster is a good alternative
Honest John offers advice on the best roadster for reader to look at.
read moreNew Volvo C30 R-Design
Volvo has launched an updated version of its C30 R-Design.
read morePeugeot iOn powers up
Peugeot is ramping up its attack on the electric car market with the iOn.
read morePeugeot iOn electric car powers up
Peugeot is ramping up its attack on the electric car market with the iOn.
read moreNew Koenigsegg Trevita launched
Koenigsegg has launched its new Trevita, a 1004bhp supercar based on the CCXR.
read moreNew Toyota Land Cruiser launched
Toyota has shown off its all-new Land Cruiser ahead of its official launch at the Frankfurt motor show tomorrow.
read moreKia Venga MPV - official images
These are the first official pictures of the Kia Venga, which will go on sale in the UK in February.
read moreSupercars galore at Frankfurt 2009
A 202mph Ferrari, groundbreaking BMW and a £1 million Lamborghini convertible - Frankfurt is going to be a supercar cracker.
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read moreReport gives MG Rover auditor clean bill of health
Deloitte, the auditor and tax adviser to MG Rover, has received a largely clean bill of health from the independent report on the collapse of the carmaker. Speculation...
read more740bhp Mercedes-Benz S600
German tuner Brabus has created this 740bhp Mercedes-Benz S600, called the Brabus SV12 R, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show.
read morePeugeot RCZ from £19,900
The Peugeot RCZ coupe will cost from £19,900 when it goes on sale next spring.
read moreSpecial edition BMW X5 launched
A special edition BMW X5 has been launched to celebrate the car's tenth anniversary of production.
read moreNew BMW 1-series spied
These are the best spy pictures yet of the next-generation BMW 1-series.
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