Motoring News
18 March 2011Man in the News: Carlos Ghosn
For the boss of Nissan and Renault, a star of the international business world who was once dubbed 'le cost-killer', it was a week that was as enjoyable as a car crash
read moreDaimler expects rise in global truck demand
World's top-selling truckmaker forecasts a 'significant' sales increase this year thanks to orders resuming in Europe and further rapid growth in emerging markets
read moreMan in the News: Carlos Ghosn
For the boss of Nissan and Renault, a star of the international business world who was once dubbed 'le cost-killer', it was a week that was as enjoyable as a car crash
read moreDaimler expects rise in global truck demand
World's top-selling truckmaker forecasts a 'significant' sales increase this year thanks to orders resuming in Europe and further rapid growth in emerging markets
read moreRenault and Opel hit by Japan earthquake
Renault will cut production in South Korea and General Motors' Opel unit will halt some of its output in Spain and Germany due to a shortage of parts from Japan
read moreShortage fears boost Toyota Prius's US sales
American car buyers are flocking to buy the Japanese carmaker's hybrid hatchback, propelled by rising petrol prices and fears of supply disruptions in Japan
read moreRenault and Opel hit by Japan earthquake
Renault will cut production in South Korea and General Motors' Opel unit will halt some of its output in Spain and Germany due to a shortage of parts from Japan
read moreShortage fears boost Toyota Prius's US sales
American car buyers are flocking to buy the Japanese carmaker's hybrid hatchback, propelled by rising petrol prices and fears of supply disruptions in Japan
read moreBuy a road tax-free used car
According to a report this week by the SMMT, which represents the motor industry in the UK, CO2 emissions of new cars have fallen by 20 per cent since 2000.
read moreSuzuki GSX-R600 review
Suzuki's GSX-R600 has all the ingredients to reinvigorate the supersport class - as long as you can fit on it.
read more50 years of minicabs
The first minicabs hit our streets 50 years ago, but as Andrew Roberts reports, they were in for a rough ride.
read moreFord S-Max long-term review
Small niggles, but mega miles, a new washer and a massive towing job have proved the worth of our long term test Ford S-Max.
read moreBMW 6 Series Cabrio expert review
The BMW 6 Series Convertible is set to challenge the UK sales dominance of the Jaguar XK. It feels better built and will be cheaper to run, but it just loses out on the Jag’s charm.
read morePorsche’s revised hybrid racer
Porsche has announced a series of revisions to its 911 GT3 R Hybrid racer ahead of the car's debut at the Nürburgring 24 hour race in June.
read moreReborn Renault 5 to fight DS3
Renault is considering the development of a premium supermini inspired by the original R5, sources have revealed.
read moreSaab/ZF in chassis tie-up
Saab and component maker ZF have officially announced the component tie-up first revealed by Autocar earlier this week.
read more'Supercars' targeted by new luxury car tax
Always lusted after a company car that truly reflects your status? You might change your mind in the wake of a little-publicised tax shake-up.
read more'Most' drivers are breaking Britain's mobile phone laws
Are you in the 81 per cent who apparently admit to breaking the law... or among the 12 per cent who say they respect it?
read moreRoad-testing under the microscope
A famous supercar rivalry has reignitied a debate over the veracity cars supplied for road tests.
read moreIt's official: the Government is 'concerned' at the rocketing price of insurance
With the average price of a year's car insurance rising by nearly 30 per cent in 12 months the Government has stated it is concerned about the increases.
read moreJaguar at Goodwood
Jaguar is the featured marque at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
read moreIn pictures: Jaguar at Goodwood
Jaguar has been named as the featured marque at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
read moreGetting to grips with winter tyres
With the snow behind us and panic buying of winter tyres over, now is the perfect time to invest a set of all-weather tyres in preparation for the year ahead.
read moreGoodwood Festival of Speed plans emerge
Among the attractions will be celebrations to mark anniversaries of the Jaguar E-Type and Indy 500.
read moreManganese Bronze narrows losses
The maker of the London black cab says it is well placed to return to profit this year and joint venture with China's Geely will be 'crucial' to long-term success
read moreGoodwood Festival of Speed: full details
Lord March has hosted a preview event for his 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the motoring festival in West Sussex that has become a summertime fixture for any motoring enthusiast.
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