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18 September 2008Goodwood revs up for a revival
There's nothing in the motorsport calendar that quite matches the spectacle that is the Goodwood Revival. This weekend, the historic circuit will leap back to a time before England lifted the World Cup, when walking on the moon was just a dream and the World Heavyweight boxing champion was still known as Cassius Clay. Read the full story now.
read moreMotorists face £20 fines
Leave your engine running when your car’s stationary and you could be in for a nasty surprise.
read moreMotorists face £20 fines
Leave your engine running when your car’s stationary and you could be in for a nasty surprise.
read moreStunning Saab 9-X Air concept revealed
by Adrian Hearn This is the stunning Saab 9-X Air concept which will make its global debut at next month's Paris Motor Show. The Saab 9-X Air gives clues towards the Swedish car maker's future convertible models and uses a canopy top which features prominent rear pillars that curve towards the flat folding roof. Read the full story now.
read moreIs Damon Hill 'The Stig'?
He's played to Grand Prix crowds as a rock star, won BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award TWICE - and was the 1996 Formula One world champion. To celebrate Damon Hill's 48th birthday, Vijay Pattni rounds up the Englishman's greatest F1 moments, ten things you didn't know about the star - and asks: is he Top Gear's Stig? Read the full story now.
read moreVolkswagen Passat CC car review
The Volkswagen Passat is a well thought of car, offering plenty of ability in an affordable, reasonably fun to drive and practical package. It does, however lack the style of some of its rivals. But Volkswagen has redressed this balance with its Passat CC, which despite its convertible-sounding moniker, is actually a sleek four-door coupe in a similar vein to the Mercedes CLS. Read the full story now.
read moreLamborghini teases with picture of shock new car
by Adrian Hearn Lamborghini is set to wow the crowds at next month's Paris Motor Show with a brand new ultra-secretive model. The Italian car maker has provided a very small glimpse of the new machine's rear with the phrase 'It's not just a new Lamborghini. It?s a new world.' Read the full story now.
read morePetrol retailers deny profiteering
The trade body for filling stations in the UK has denied allegations that petrol retailers have been profiteering from the falling price of oil on international markets.
read morePetrol retailers deny profiteering
The trade body for filling stations in the UK has denied allegations that petrol retailers have been profiteering from the falling price of oil on international markets.
read moreCitroen's secret
French car maker Citroen has teamed up with Sony to a develop a GT concept - and we have the first teaser picture.
read moreMazda cuts more weight
Mazda has revealed more details of the weight-saving strategy that it says will help to cut up to 200kg from each of its next generation of cars.
read moreMazda cuts more weight
Mazda has revealed more details of the weight-saving strategy that it says will help to cut up to 200kg from each of its next generation of cars.
read moreTexting more deadly than drunk driving
Car Enthusiast - New research shows that texting can impair your driving more than being drunk or high on drugs.
read moreSaab 9-X Air Concept
Saab has released the first pictures of the 9-X Air concept that will be shown at the forthcoming Paris show.
read moreSaab 9-X Air Concept
Saab has released the first pictures of the 9-X Air concept that will be shown at the forthcoming Paris show.
read moreOpen-topped, green and sporty new Saab
Car Enthusiast - Saab's new concept in Paris ticks all the boxes by combining sportiness with green technology.
read moreMercedes launches hybrid luxury car
Car Enthusiast - A hybrid-powered version of the Merc S-Class luxury car goes on sale next summer.
read moreCar bomb at US embassy in Yemen kills 16
Islamic militants launched a car bomb attack on the heavily fortified US embassy in Yemen yesterday, killing at least 16 people. The bomb was followed by several...
read moreFord and Chrysler back loan drive
The chief executives of Ford Motor and Chrysler threw their weight yesterday behind an intense lobbying effort by the beleaguered US motor industry to secure...
read moreFord and Chrysler chiefs back loan drive
The chief executives of Ford Motor and Chrysler threw their weight yesterday behind an intense lobbying effort by the beleaguered US motor industry to secure...
read moreMotorists could be fined £20 for leaving engines running in jams
Motorists who leave their engines running when stuck in traffic jams may receive £20 onthespot fines under a plan to cut down on pollution.
read moreMotorists could be fined £20 for leaving engines running in jams
Motorists who leave their engines running when stuck in traffic jams may receive £20 onthespot fines under a plan to cut down on pollution.
read moreDrivers could face being charged for even shortest journeys
Motorists could be charged for even their shortest journeys by car under proposals being examined by the Government.
read moreDrivers could have speed limited by satellite devices
Drivers could have their speed controlled by satellite to stop them from breaking the limit following a Government trial of new technology.
read moreBlack box to end driver disputes
Black boxes similar to those used in aircraft could be fitted to cars helping to settle drivers' disputes after a crash.
read moreBlack box to end driver disputes
Black boxes similar to those used in aircraft could be fitted to cars helping to settle drivers' disputes after a crash.
read moreDrivers could face being charged for even shortest journeys
Motorists could be charged for even their shortest journeys by car under proposals being examined by the Government.
read moreDrivers could have speed limited by satellite devices
Drivers could have their speed controlled by satellite to stop them from breaking the limit following a Government trial of new technology.
read moreSeatbelt fines set to double
Fines for not wearing vehicle seatbelts are set to double under Government plans.
read moreEU plans to cut car emissions thrown into doubt
European Union plans to cut emissions from cars have been thrown into doubt amid claims that they were introduced under the wrong law
read moreSeatbelt fines set to double
Fines for not wearing vehicle seatbelts are set to double under Government plans.
read moreEU plans to cut car emissions thrown into doubt
European Union plans to cut emissions from cars have been thrown into doubt amid claims that they were introduced under the wrong law
read moreMorrisons cuts three pence off price of fuel
Morrisons has cut three pence of the price of petrol and diesel in a move likely to be followed by its rivals.
read moreTexting behind the wheel is more dangerous than drink-driving
The reaction times of motorists who sent texts on their mobile phone while on the road deteriorated by 35 per cent, tests carried out for the RAC Foundation showed.
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