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16 October 2009Alonso fastest in Brazil
Renault's Fernando Alonso topped the time sheets in the second free practice session for Sunday's Brazilian grand prix.
read moreAutocar's week in pictures
Welcome to Autocar's week in pictures, where we look back at some of the best moments on autocar.
read moreFerrari Approved in pics
Autocar recently went to Rockingham to see (and drive) a selection of secondhand Ferraris from the company’s approved used range, and now we have a hi-res gallery of what is on offer.
read moreTalks go on over financing for Opel deal
Parties involved in sale of GM's European business to Magna and Sberbank aim to sign agreements by middle of next week as last-minute discussions continue
read moreFiat 500 diesel disaster
Honest John advises on what to do with a 1.3 Multijet engine with a mind of its own.
read moreSeat ABS braking concern
Honest John clarifies whether antilock control units are a known weak point on some VW group cars.
read moreHonest John: 10 problems solved
Honest John responds to a bundle of readers' carrelated troubles.
read moreHorrell spies: new CLS AMG
Our resident Foreman snaps the next-gen Merc CLS 63 out in Spain, avoids restraining order…
read moreMorgan buyer's guide
Which of the Malvernmade cars represents the best investment potential?
read moreMorgan centenary
Morgan is celebrating its 100th anniversary but just how has this familyowned British car maker survived against all the odds?
read moreMorgan 4/4 review
The first fourwheeled Morgan isn't perfect but it's hard not to love.
read morePeugeot's electric dream
BB1 concept might make production says the French manufacturer.
read moreScrappage scheme helps lower overall CO2 emissions
Sales boost has positive knockon effect on overall emissions from cars.
read moreMcMonster
British designer offers a scarier take on McLaren’s F1 successor. Do you prefer it to the MP4-12C?
read moreKen you handle it?
Gymkhana hero Ken Block lines up a drive in the top-flight rally championship
read moreOpel deal delayed again
General Motors and Magna have again delayed making an announcement on the sale of Opel/Vauxhall due to complexities in the transaction.
read moreWoman sues Toyota over 'terrifying' emails from fake football hooligan
A woman is suing Toyota for "terrorising" her with emails purporting to come from an English football hooligan who wanted to hide from police in her house.
read moreFormula Ford Festival preview
The Formula Ford Festival takes place at Brands Hatch this weekend, with competitors looking to emulate Jenson Button, who launched his career with victory in the blue riband event.
read moreMG Rover consultant buys LDV
A former consultant for MG Rover has bought LDV vans.
read moreCLS63 AMG spied
The AMG version of Mercedes’ next CLS has been lapping the Nurburgring again to fine-tune the suspension settings.
read moreKen Block to contest WRC
American rally icon Ken Block is set to compete in next year’s World Rally Championship as part of a new Ford team.
read moreRenaultsport Megane prices announced
The hotly anticipated hot hatch is nearly here, and it will cost you some money
read moreRevenge of the Carrera GT?
Iranian designer creates swoopy Porsche concept. Well, it’s a hell of a lot better than the Panamera
read more40th Anniversary Nissan 370Z
Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its iconic Z cars with the launch of a special edition 370Z – but it’s unlikely to come to the UK this year.
read moreSeat Leon coupe plan revealed
A Seat Leon coupe could go on sale as soon as winter 2011, Autocar has learned.
read moreBosch could axe 900 UK jobs
Car parts maker Bosch could axe 900 jobs at its south Wales plant following falling sales.
read moreNew Seat Alhambra next year
A replacement for the Seat Alhambra MPV will be launched next year, Autocar has learned.
read moreVW Golf is Europe's best seller
Volkswagen’s new sixth-generation Golf has remained as Europe’s top selling vehicle in September.
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Leading FIA figures backing Todt - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Two leading figures at the FIA have been lobbying for Jean Todt to be elected as the new president, according to leaked emails. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Thursday's Brazilian press conference - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Title rivals Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Seb Vettel attended Thursday's press conference for the Brazilian GP. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
Alonso: No psychological war with Massa - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Fernando Alonso is adamant there will be no psychological war with new Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
The mind games begin in Brazil - Auto Trader F1 powered by planet-f1.com
Sebastian Vettel has once again insisted that the pressure is on Jenson Button this weekend in Brazil, although the Brawn driver says he woke up with a smile. Auto Trader - Formula 1 - News
read moreEx-Rover aide buys van maker LDV
Qu Li, the Chinese industrial consultant whose role in the collapse of MG Rover was lambasted in a government-sponsored report, has bought the assets of van maker LDV,...
read moreSpain risks losing to Germany and UK in Opel game
From the beginning, the controversial transaction to rescue Opel has been defined by political requirements rather than economic logic. If industrial logic had...
read moreBankers, bonuses and the market: plus ça change
So what's different? As the financial crash fades in the memory, the question most frequently asked, and infrequently answered, is how permanent will be its imprint...
read moreToyota FT-86 concept - more pics
More pictures of the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that Toyota and Subaru have been co-developing have leaked on to the internet.
read moreSkoda styling to be 'more daring'
The styling of Skodas is set to become considerably more daring in the future, according to one of the company’s chief designers.
read moreTwo-seat mini supercar unveiled
This two-seater mini supercar could become Japan’s most exclusive sportscar when it goes into production next year.
read more700bhp Lambo Murcielago LP-640
This is the Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R - tuned to 700bhp.
read moreBMW 5-series GT grand tour in pics
BMW claims it has created another niche in the already crowded car market with the launch of its new 5-series GT.
read moreCaterham's new CSR for Tokyo
Caterham will launch a new entry-level CSR model at the Tokyo motor show next week.
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