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Leaking boot is cause for concern for Toyota owner
Honest John helps a reader find the source of a leaky boot in their Toyota Corolla.

Leaking boot is cause for concern for Toyota owner
Honest John helps a reader find the source of a leaky boot in their Toyota Corolla.

Fiat 500 a safe investment?
Honest John doesn't think that Fiat 500 resale values will suffer if ex-driving school cars flood the market.

What car for high mileage?
Honest John thinks that a BMW 118d is the best choice for high miles.

Is diesel right for me?
Honest John thinks that a 2005 Ford Fiesta diesel will be a good buy.

Which load lugger to replace Vauxhall Omega?
Honest John helps a reader find the best big estate car on sale.

Buying an Audi Q5, but should I go for big wheels?
Honest John thinks an Audi Q5 is a good car - but be sure to select the best wheel sizes.

Broken spring on Vauxhall Corsa is not good enough
Honest John blames poor manufacturing for coil spring failure on a reader's Vauxhall Corsa.

Renault Clio Gordini 200 unleashed
The Renaultsport Clio 200 is the latest model to be launched as a Gordini edition, costing from £19,650 and paying homage to Renault’s most famous racing car designer. read more

Aussie supercar takes shape
A new Australian supercar is nearing production after a deal was struck with a supplier for a “state-of-the-art gearbox and drive system”.

Abarth to launch new Essesses
Abarth is to introduce hot Esseesse versions of its new Punto Evo Abarth and 500C models in November this year.

New BMW Alpina B5: first pic
Alpina will launch its own version of the BMW M5 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed – the B5 Bi-Turbo.

Toyota China supplier hit by labour unrest
A second Japanese automaker has been hit by labour unrest in China, as workers at a Toyota-related components factory in Tianjin walked off the job for two days this week

Regulator looks at blocking Magna capital restructuring
Canada's main securities regulator has signalled that it may block Magna International's controversial plan to dismantle a capital structure that has allowed the...

GM loses patience on Opel loan guarantees
General Motors said yesterday it was withdrawing all its applications for European government loan guarantees for Opel because the process was taking too long and its...

Fiat workers pressed over ballot
Fiat car workers at a plant in Naples came under intense pressure yesterday to back management proposals for sweeping changes in work practices and labour rights in...

Mercedes S-class coupe 'pictured'
This is reported to be the new Mercedes S-class coupe, which is being launched at next month's Goodwood Festival of Speed.

EU wants unified electric car regs
An European Union executive has proposed new safety standards for electric vehicles.

Alonso: "I'm still in the title fight"
Ferrari F1 driver Fernando Alonso has warned his rivals that the team is set to make giant strides in pace over the next few races.

China's sub-£3k city car launched
This is the JAC Yue Yue, the latest sub-£3000 car in China.

New Range Rover revealed
This is the new 2011 Range Rover, which will reach UK showrooms in mid-September.

Renault Latitude 'unlikely for UK'
Renault UK is unlikely to launch the new Latitude as a replacement for the Vel Satis, because it can’t assemble a robust business case for the new big saloon.

Alcohol v squabbling children
Back seat arguments impair your driving as much as alcohol at the legal driving limit, according to a report by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL).

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