Motoring News
25 September 2009Threatened Opel plants still shine
Productivity data raise questions over proposed cuts and the GM data obtained by the FT backs up claims made by the UK and Spain that their car plants are among the carmaker's most efficient
read moreMagna's European cuts face further scrutiny
Confidential figures show that the British and Spanish car plants under threat of heavy cuts in Berlin's rescue plan for Opel produce cars more efficiently than two of the three German factories
read morePorsche 911 Carrera S review
Porsche 911 enthusiasts can wax lyrical about the distinctive engine note of its six-cylinder boxer engine, its classic shape or the sweetness of its handling.
read moreLearning to control a highperformance car
Honest John helps a reader who wants to drive his new Porsche Cayman safely on public roads.
read moreVettel sets Singapore F1 pace
Red Bull's title challenger Sebastian Vettel was quickest in second free practice for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix.
read moreFixing a Jaguar automatic gearbox
Honest John advises on who to talk to regarding a Jaguar automatic gearbox that occasionally fails to select a gear.
read moreAutocar's week in pictures
Welcome to the autocar.
read moreFord builds its presence in Asia
Ford is planning to build a $490m assembly plant in China and is due to start production in 2012
read moreKia Sorento review
Kia has reinvented its rugged 4x4 Sorento as a familyfriendly crossover SUV and it's available with seven seats.
read moreKia Sorento review the facts
read moreMotoring Gear Box
Great books on Mini Coopers promising British racing drivers cut down in their prime and F1 statistics and where to get them.
read moreGovernment urged to extend scrappage scheme
The motor industry is pleading with the Government to pump an extra £150 million into the scrappage scheme so that it can continue until February 2010.
read moreVauxhall Insignia VXR review
The highperformance VXR version of Vauxhall's Car of the Yearwinning Insignia is a strange mixture.
read moreVauxhall Insignia VXR review the facts
read moreGallery - What the US scrapped
A raft of rare and exotic cars have been crushed in the US under their version of the scrappage scheme.
read moreMercedes says electric car development limited by battery life
Mercedes' head of research and development dampens hopes of a fully electric future.
read moreMr Money: reducing car depreciation and servicing
More ways to reduce the cost of your car depreciating in value and how to save money on servicing.
read moreMr Money: reducing car depreciation and servicing costs
More ways to reduce the cost of your car depreciating in value and how to save money on servicing.
read moreYouTube instruction for learner drivers
The DSA has posted tuition films and driving advice on the video sharing website.
read moreSmall Range Rover confirmed for production
Light and efficient 'baby' Range Rover to debut next year and go on sale in 2011.
read moreGoodwood Revival raises sartorial fears
Although fancy dress isn't really my idea of fun period cars and costumes to the Goodwood Revival somehow make a perfect combination.
read moreAgni X01 review
Riding the TTwinning zero emissions motorcycle up the formidable test hill at Brooklands.
read moreZero emissions racing motorcycle series
Batterypowered motorcycle racers will have their own series in 2010 as the genre gains momentum.
read moreAgni X01 review the facts
read moreAre you sitting comfortably?
Honda unveils futuristic take on the barstool. Watch out, Segway…
read moreHonda creates motorised stool
Honda has created a mobility device that moves in any direction and is designed to replace walking.
read moreNew Fiat Topolino revealed
These are the patent design drawings for the forthcoming Fiat Topolino budget hatchback, according to well-placed Autocar sources.
read moreLamborghini saloon; more details
Here’s another glimpse of the new Lamborghini saloon, the company's first four-door car, which will be revealed in concept form at next week’s Paris motor show.
read moreGeely 'favourites to buy Volvo'
Chinese manufacturer Geely has emerged as the leading contender to takeover Volvo from Ford, according to a report from the US.
read moreRange Rover: now with guns and booze
Holland and Holland Range Rover by Overfinch: £140,000 of walnut and leather and excess
read moreBoy limbo-skates under cars
Forget conkers and riding your bikes - Indian kids have taken to 'limbo-skating' underneath parked cars. Blindfolded.
