Motoring News
21 August 2008Deal for Continental sparks rift
A further rift has opened at the top of Continental after Schaeffler succeeded in its fierce takeover battle for Germany's second-largest automotive supplier
read moreFrom F1 to organic farming
Visitors to Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey are going to get a chance to eat meat with unique provenance – it’s been produced on the organic farm of former Formula One world champion Jody Scheckter.
read moreFrom F1 to organic farming
Visitors to Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey are going to get a chance to eat meat with unique provenance – it’s been produced on the organic farm of former Formula One world champion Jody Scheckter.
read moreToyota cuts production again
Reports coming from Japan say that Toyota has made more cuts to its estimated global production this year, further proof of that the economic slowdown in the US and Europe is effecting the world’s biggest carmarker.
read moreToyota cuts production again
Reports coming from Japan say that Toyota has made more cuts to its estimated global production this year, further proof of that the economic slowdown in the US and Europe is effecting the world’s biggest carmarker.
read morePeugeot design competition
Peugeot has unveiled the top 29 entrants in its annual Peugeot Design Competition.
read morePeugeot design competition
Peugeot has unveiled the top 29 entrants in its annual Peugeot Design Competition.
read moreInfiniti G37 cabrio revealed
Japanese brand adds to already impressive G range.
read moreEastern ‘Lambo’ revs up
Polish supercar looks similar to Reventon; maker claims it will be faster than Italian rival.
read moreCaddy’s great estate unveiled
Sports Wagon debuts at California show m SRX Crossover to follow it into showrooms.
read moreMega Range Rovers set sail!
Money-no-object as 4x4 inspired superyacht set to debut at top boat show.
read moreRevealed: Chevrolet Cruze
This is the Chevrolet Cruze, the firm's new small family saloon, which will make its first appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October.
read moreRevealed: Chevrolet Cruze
This is the Chevrolet Cruze, the firm's new small family saloon, which will make its first appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October.
read moreUpdate: Peugeot RC concept
This big, elegant saloon is our first look at Peugeot’s new design theme, which will be launched in 2010 with the replacement for the 407 - the Peugeot 408.
read moreUpdate: Peugeot RC concept
This big, elegant saloon is our first look at Peugeot’s new design theme, which will be launched in 2010 with the replacement for the 407 - the Peugeot 408.
read moreDowning St posts Jeremy Clarkson 'joke'
PA Downing Street was accused of wasting taxpayers' money by making a joke film in response to a petition. The 55-second clip was created after nearly 50,000 people backed a call for Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson to be made Prime Minister. Read the full story now.
read moreHot 200mph British sportscar with 70mpg
by Vijay Pattni A British carmaker has built a storming new 200mph+ supercar which can return nearly 70mpg - the new Trident Iceni. The Trident Iceni is a new supercar which uses a 6.6-litre V8 turbodiesel engine which produces 550bhp and a massive 950lb/ft of pulling power - more than twice the pull of a 7-litre Corvette Z06. Read the full story now.
read moreThe world's fastest supercars
Supercars are all about speed - and there is no better way to celebrate Auto Trader's supercar week than to look at the ten fastest Andy Goodwin brings you ten supercars which can outpace a helicopter. Read the full story now.
read moreChevrolet Volt in final phase
The Chevrolet Volt has begun its final development phase to integrate its complex electric, electronic and mechanical drive components into their final production form.
read moreWorld's quickest MINI packs 650bhp
Car Enthusiast - MINIs are famed for going around corners, but a new dragster version is rather better in a straight line.
read moreMoscow hosts launch of 4wd Lexus
Car Enthusiast - Lexus will unveil a new all-wheel drive version of its LS luxury saloon at the Moscow motorshow next week.
read moreContinental reaches deal with Schaeffler
Continental agreed to let privately-owned Schaeffler to raise its minority stake in a four-year deal, ending one of the fiercest takeover battles corporate Germany has seen in recent years
read moreRunning out of road?
Bob Nardelli, Chrysler's chairman and chief executive, has an engagement in Japan next month that will help determine whether the Detroit carmaker sinks or swims...
read moreFormula One: Spanish flyers
The F1 Grand Prix of Europe takes place on a new street circuit in Valencia on Saturday, but Spain has also been reflecting on its motorsport past. Simon Arron was there to celebrate the chequered history of Montjuïc Park in Barcelona.
read moreMitsubishi Lancer: Better late than never
Paul Horrell assesses the latest five-door hatchback versions of the Mitsubishi Lancer.
read moreChoose a car with Honest John
Honest John look for a low-emissions automatic.
read moreHonest John's agony column
Shard times, Tank slapper and Artful Dodge.
read moreJames May: That floating sensation
The answer to our transport problems lies somewhere above us. That's right, the airship deserves another chance
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