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Citroen DS3 Mini rival on sale now
Upmarket Citroen DS3 supermini hits UK showrooms.

Tango'd Bentley for sale
A unique orange Bentley Continental Supersports has appeared for sale on Auto Trader. read more

Engine damage from misfuelling
Honest John advises on the expensive mistake of putting petrol in a diesel-engined car.

Crunch time for caravans
The chance to race a caravan in a thinly veiled demolition derby was too tempting to resist.

Hydrogen fuel-cell Suzuki tested
Is hydrogen the future? Suzuki thinks it might be and has a working prototype based on its Burgman scooter.

Is it worth waiting for low-emissions BMW 3-series?
Honest John admits he's a little sceptical about claims made for BMW's 320d with Efficient Dynamics.

Should I keep or sell trusty Saab?
Honest John advises on whether it's worth keeping a reliable Saab 900 Carlsson until it's not economical to repair.

MWC: Qualcomm and Audi build 'Wi-Fi enabled' car
The new Audi A8 will feature high-speed data network for in-car navigation and entertainment

A small car for shopping trips
Honest John advises on the perfect supermini for an elderly lady.

What's the point of overhead motorway warning signs?
Honest John explains why the overhead gantries are not a waste of money.

Jaguar servicing on the cheap
Honest John explains why it's not a good idea to get a new XF serviced outside the Jaguar dealer network.

Best way to control an automatic car
Honest John responds to advice that cars with automatic transmissions should NOT be driven two-footed.

2010 Volvo C30 car review
The Volvo C30 has been a huge success for the Swedish car maker, becoming one of its most popular models. read more

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Ex-Opel head Forster to run Tata Motors
Indian carmaker has named Carl-Peter Forster, former head of General Motors' European operations, as its chief executive officer

Britain's worst 'hot spots' for uninsured drivers
Notting Hill, the fashionable London suburb, is among Britain's worst 10 "hot spots" for driving without insurance, according to research. Glasgow and Manchester also feature in the list.

Video: Tanks for the mods
Watch how Russian entrepreneurs convert their road cars into Monster Tanks

MAN posts loss on weak truck sales
German truckmaker takes a cautious view of 2010 in spite of expansion in Brazil that has offset sluggish demand in its domestic market

Forster new Tata Motors boss
Former General Motors Europe boss Carl-Peter Forster is the new group CEO of Tata Motors, the company has announced.

Mini Countryman from £16k
Mini Countryman prices will start from £16,000 when the car goes on sale in September.

The car in front will be carbon fibre
A nano-scale material developed in Britain may one day yield wafer-thin cellphones and light-weight, long-range electric cars powered by the roof, boot and doors, according to researchers.

Best rally cars for the road
Best rall cars for the road: A run-down of the greatest rally-bred cars to hit the streets. read more

New BMW M3 Competition Pack
The BMW M3 Competition Package will cost £3315 when it goes on sale in March.

Lotus F1 to stay in Norfolk
Lotus’s new Formula One team has put on hold plans to relocate from Norfolk to Malaysia.

Hamilton ends F1 test fastest
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton ended the Jerez F1 test fastest after setting the best time on the final day of testing.

Porsche Cayenne teased
Porsche has teased the new Cayenne ahead of its official launch at the Geneva motor show next month.

Hirvonen wins Rally Sweden
Mikko Hirvonen won the opening round of the World Rally Championship, beating Sebastien Loeb to victory in Rally Sweden.

Toyota's UK employees face recall fallout
The carmaker's Derbyshire plant already planned cutting 750 jobs but may have to slash the headcount further if concerns over faulty pedals translate into significantly lower sales

BAE appeal rejected over US Army order
BAE Systems' hopes of winning a share of a multibillion-dollar contract to build new trucks and vehicles for the US Army have been dashed after its challenge of an...

Fiat takes an alternative route
Production may be more streamlined and efficient, just like the cars they build, but for the world's carmakers the weak link in the chain remains the last one -...

View from the Top: Philippe Varin, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroën
Philippe Varin is the latest outsider to lead a carmaker, joining PSA Peugeot Citroën from steelmaker Corus in June. Last year was the French carmaker's worst in...

Toyota's UK employees face fallout from recall
The furore surrounding Toyota's product recalls has added to the woes of the Japanese carmaker in the UK, where it employs about 10,000 people directly or through its...

Corporate diary
TODAY * When Georg Pachta-Reyhofen, MAN's chief executive, presents 2009 results, the group's shareholders will not spend too much time combing through the truck and...

Aston shares to fund new cars
Aston Martin is planning to go to the stock market within two years to fund its next generation of cars.

Volvo V70 v Skoda Superb
The Volvo V70 has been the suburban load-lugger of choice for a generation, but its supremacy is now being challenged by the Skoda Superb.

Damon attacks Silverstone layout
Damon Hill has launched a surprising critique of the new 'Arena' track layout that will be used for this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Ford Focus - used buying guide
The Ford Focus Mk1 rewrote the class rulebook when it was launched, and huge sales mean that used examples are now a potential bargain.

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