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21 August 2009Caterpillar and Navistar in China talks Both groups are in talks with China's largest exporter of light trucks to create a joint venture in the country to manufacture the vehicles
read moreVauxhall Astra Irmscher revealed The new Vauxhall Astra hasn't even been launched yet, but that hasn't stopped German tuning firm Irmscher developing a sports kit for the car.
read moreFord Focus RS gets power upgrade
Ford RS specialist Graham Goode Racing has turned its arm to the über Focus, increasing its power from 300bhp to 340bhp.
 read moreExploding car barrel-rolls over field!
Exploding cars, a pristine Rolls Royce sitting on China and a gentleman pulling a Nissan using his...rope - we've got some car-azy stunts for you.
read more Honest John: 10 questions answered The dealer you can trust investigates another batch of readers' car concerns.
read moreAutocar round-up: 21/8/2009 The best reviews, news, video and blogs.
read morePorsche Panamera among £3.4m car spot
The all-new Porsche Panamera is among £3.4 million of dream machines photographed in London almost a month before it goes on sale in the UK.
read morePeugeot 3008 HYbrid4 review The French company's prototype hybrid combines a diesel engine with rearmounted electric drive. Can it catch on?
read moreMr Money: avoid wasting money on depreciation Mr Money identifies the slowest depreciating new cars you can buy.
read moreKarting for kids Despite Lewis Hamilton's F1 success young British racing talent is hard to come by so the Motor Sports Association has set up the Let's Go Karting scheme.
read moreGetting serious about karting Behind the fun of Let's Go Karting the sport is a tough breeding ground for future motor racing stars.
read moreAircon repair costs go through the roof German and Japanese cars top the list of the most expensive repairs.
read moreAlonso tops Valencia F1 practice Fernando Alonso (Renault) wowed his home crowd at Valencia as he went fastest in practice for the European Grand Prix.
read moreGM secures Saab sale US giant agrees terms with Swedish supercar producer Koenigsegg.
read moreUS state creates lane hogging law A new law has been introduced in the US state of Kansas banning motorists from hogging the fast lane.
read moreRadical sets Nürburgring record
The Radical SR8LM has set a new lap record at the Nürburgring, striking up debate in the process. That place really needs an independent adjudicator.
read moreUS scrappage scheme ends The US scrappage scheme, dubbed “cash for clunkers”, will end next Monday, having run for just a month.
read moreTop Gear team immortalised in Lego Clarkson Hammond May and the Stig feature in a display at Legoland.
read moreFerrari 458: more details Ferrari has released further details of the new 458 Italia on a promotional video.
read moreTesla charges up More powerful version of Hollywood’s favourite all-electric car is here. Form a wealthy, smug queue
read moreOpen Weis' German marquee Weismann to introduce 507bhp MF5 Roadster in Frankfurt
read moreBMW's £35 tax 3 Series
A new BMW 320d has just been announced, which will average 68.9 mpg when it goes on sale in the UK in January 2010.
read more Freddie Flintoff's motoring nightmare
England cricket hero Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff has exclusively revealed to Auto Trader that he filled his car up with the wrong fuel.
read more Radical razes ‘Ring British lightweight sets blistering time around the Nordschliefe, but is it road legal?
read moreMegane Sport Tourer Renault has released prices and details of the new Megane Sport Tourer.
read moreCar production falls slow The number of new cars made in the UK fell 17.
read more43 cars run out of fuel a day An average of 43 cars run out of fuel a day, prompting the Highways Agency to warn drivers to check how much fuel they have before they set off.
read moreUK car production decline slows The decline of car production in the UK slowed dramatically in July aided by the government's 'cash-for-bangers' scheme, the industry trade body that complies the figures said
read moreTesla lawsuit dropped A lawsuit against Tesla Motors and its chairman has been dismissed at the request of the former company executive who brought the civil case against his former employer.
read moreBMW's cleanest ever 3-series The BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Saloon will emit 109g/km and average 68.
read moreThe 76mpg Seat Ibiza Ecomotive - review
Despite its fuel-sipping performance and low CO2 emissions, this ultra-green Ibiza retains some of the sporty looks of its siblings.
read moreBan private clamping, says AA Clamping cars parked on private land should be made illegal in England and Wales, according to the AA.
read moreCrazy horse runs over a car!
Think you've got horsepower in your car? Think again - as one plucky horse and one lucky driver prove that animal vs machine is not a good face-off.
read moreVideo: Red Bull XFighters in London: Robbie Madison interview Ahead of the Red Bull XFighters showdown at Battersea power station in London Robbie Maddison and England's Chris Birch talk to Telegraph TV.
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He may have been a seven time world champion in Formula One, but Michael Schumacher has failed in fashion. Several times. View pics to see for yourself.
read morePorsche offices raided as market manipulation over VW is alleged German prosecutors are investigating Wendelin Wiedeking, Porsche's former chief executive, and other people close to the sports car maker, alleging market manipulation...
read morePorsche raided in insider inquiry German prosecutors are investigating Wendelin Wiedeking, Porsche's former chief executive, and other people close to the sports car maker, alleging market manipulation...
read moreBus and depot sales likely after OFT ruling Some of Britain's largest bus companies could be forced to sell buses or depots after the Office of Fair Trading ruled that a lack of competition in the local bus...
read moreMagna in pole position for Opel decision General Motors's board is set to choose a preferred bidder today for a controlling stake in Opel/Vauxhall amid intense pressure from the German government to favour...
read moreMagna in pole position for Opel decision The board of General Motors is set to choose a preferred bidder today for a controlling stake in Opel/Vauxhall amid intense pressure from the German government to...
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