Motoring News

Bonnet on my Fiat Punto is catching me out
Honest John helps a reader fix a faulty bonnet catch on their Fiat Punto.

Is dealer responsible for faulty Clio?
Honest John thinks that a dealer isn't being fair to a reader who has recently bought a faulty Renault Clio.

Does trade insurance cover unemployed named drivers?
Honest John says that a trade insurance policy won't cover an unemployed person, even if they are a named driver.

Road humps in Ickleford? No thanks
Honest John hears from a reader who is against having road humps installed in their village.

Thumbs up for Marshalls Jaguar dealer
Honest John hears from a reader who is pleased with Marshalls, their local Jaguar specialist in Peterborough.

Is Citroen or Vauxhall best for wheelchair transportation?
Honest John helps a reader choose a vehicle able to accomodate her and her disabled husband.

Does Jaguar gearbox oil need changing?
Honest John explains that "sealed for life", might actually mean "sealed for seven or eight years".

Pirelli wins F1 tyre supply deal
Pirelli will be Formula One's exclusive tyre supplier for three years from the start of the 2011 season.

Ford trades sales for profit
Ford is prepared to lose market share in order to remain profitable in Europe, as it braces itself for a slump in sales following the ending of most scrappage schemes.

Notifying DVLA after selling a car is the seller's responsibility
Honest John advises reader to get in touch with the DVLA urgently and notify them of the sale of his wife's car.

Brake disc corrosion explained
Honest John explains to a reader why the rear brake discs on his two-year old Saab are so corroded.

Sould I buy Nissan Tilda?
Honest John advises against reader buying Nissan Tilda, and suggests he opt for a UK-registered Note.

Suzuki Swift, a modest proposal
Honest John explains the differences between the Suzuki models, the Swift and the Splash.

Should I buy a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra?
Honest John offers an alternative to a reader thinking of purchasing a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra.

Don't even block your own driveway
Honest John agrees with a reader whose neighbour's car was towed from in front of his own driveway without notice.

Ford Focus RS 'Le Mans' editions
These five special edition Ford Focus RSs have been created to celebrate the company's history at the Le Mans 24 Hour race.

Which MINI for auto box?
Honest John answers a readers' question on the best engine for a MINI with an automatic gearbox.

Legendary 1930s Alvis heads back into 'production'
The legendary Alvis 4.3 litre of the 1930s is to be reborn - complete with engine management, hydraulic brakes and fuel injection.from Alvis specialist, Red Triangle.

Muddy good fun at LANDROVERmax! festival
Billed as the UK's 'ultimate festival for Land Rover lovers', LANDROVERmax! dates have been announced for August.

Off-road motorcycling for all the family
The motorcycle industry's scheme to encourage new riders - particular youngsters - could be the most fun thing you ever do.

Vauxhall Ampera's first UK road trip
Vauxhall Ampera makes first UK road trip

Nissan's Ghosn receives $9.5m package
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor's chief executive, said his total compensation last business year was $9.5m, making him one of the highest-paid executives at a Japanese company

Business Speaks
'This Budget is the UK's first important step on the long journey back to economic health. The autumn spending review, and the re-engineering of public services, will...

GM to form Latin America arm
General Motors yesterday said it would create a new division for South America, headquartered in São Paulo, to meet rising demand for cars in the region. Jaime...

Glittering architecture hides bleaker reality
Two gleaming new buildings epitomise Birmingham's struggle to revitalise its economy as the deficit axe falls. One is the modern glass and brick facade of the 45,000...

Electric car industry gets a charge from BP oil spill
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill has galvanised the electric car industry as policymakers, investors and consumers show a renewed interest in alternative energy sources...

Car chief backs strikers' pay claims
The demands of striking carworkers in China are "reasonable" and stem from flawed industry pay scales, according to a senior executive at one affected carmaker...

Fiat workers vote on tough offer to save jobs
Several thousand car workers at Fiat's Pomigliano D'Arco plant voted yesterday on whether to accept tough management conditions on new work practices in return for...

Fiat workers vote on tough offer to save jobs
Leading unions at the Italian carmaker's Pomigliano D'Arco plant vote whether to accept new contract terms in return for moving the Panda production line from Poland

Button 'forced to sue Mercedes'
World champion Jenson Button had to file legal action to get Mercedes Grand Prix to hand over his title-winning Brawn GP car.

Tesla's cabriolet, crossover plans
Future derivatives of the Tesla Model S have been revealed in the company's presentation to Wall Street ahead of its flotation on the stock market.

Hot Audi RS3 caught testing
These are the best spy pictures yet of new the Audi RS3, the firm’s twin-turbo 335bhp mega-hatch that’s tipped to reach showrooms by 2012.

BMW 5-series M Sport uncovered
This is the BMW 5-series M Sport.

Abarth to launch a sports car
Abarth has confirmed it will launch its first stand-alone sports car in more than 30 years.

GM to import Chevy Camaro
GM UK has finally announced that it will begin official imports of Chevrolet’s American muscle coupé, the Camaro, this year.

Lotus reveals radical new direction
Lotus is planning a radical shake-up of its heritage as it pushes upmarket to take on Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin as part of what it is calling "the dawn of a new era".

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