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26 March 2012BMW to recall 1.3m cars for checks
Incorrectly fitted battery cable cover in boots of a previous generation of 5 and 6 Series models could cause electrical problems or fire
read moreUnite: fuel workers strike is 'about safety standards not pay'
After members voted in favour of industrial action, Unite's assistant general secretary says tanker drivers want to see minimum safety standards introduced to avoid a strike.
read moreManganese Bronze cuts losses as sales rise
Maker of London's black cab taxis has reported exports up from 226 in 2010 to 705 in 2011 but will not reintroduce dividend until it returns to profit
read moreChinese cars: an amber light
BYD's experience reflects the fact that congestion and restrictions on car purchases are damping demand
read moreLotus/Mansory partnership confirmed
Lotus has confirmed German tuning house Mansory as the Brit firm’s official car customiser.
read moreListen to the Ferrari F40 LM
It’s former F1 driver Jacques Laffite piloting a classic Ferrari. Turn it up LOUD
read moreBehind the wheel: Ford Focus Zetec S
Ford's latest sporty hatchback proves to be an excellent compromise for those in need of practicality and swift performance.
read moreDaimler/BYD brand is named 'Denza'
Mercedes-Benz sources in Germany have confirmed Chinese media reports suggesting its parent company Daimler and Chinese car maker BYD Auto’s new joint venture brand will be called Denza.
read moreKeep an open mind on London’s airports
The Conservative manifesto was quite explicit: a Tory government would not authorise a new runway at Heathrow. Justine Greening, the Transport Secretary and Putney MP, was especially emphatic. But that was then, before the Government became acutely conscious that limits on aviation in the South-East could have a marked effect on the UK’s ability to do business.
read moreExclusive: DiRT Showdown trailer
The DiRT franchise is back with the dumb fun turned up to 11…
read moreChanges to the MoT test explained
Honest John explains how the MoT test has been toughened and broadened in scope.
read moreShould I be wary of Zafira's diesel engine?
Honest John explains why one of Vauxhall's diesel engines has a less than perfect reputation for reliability.
read moreTips on buying a used Ford Mondeo
Honest John hears from a reader who is thinking about spending £17,000 on a used Ford Mondeo.
read moreThe best tyres to use all year
Honest John helps a reader who is in search of a tyre that can be used in summer and winter.
read moreDo I need to fix airbag warning light?
Honest John explains why it is essential to fix a faulty airbag warning light.
read moreAdvice for riding a horse on country roads
Honest John hears from a reader who has just bought their first pony.
read moreIf we won’t fund politics we get what we deserve
This cannot go on. We have got the politics we deserve — the politics we aren’t willing to pay for. The Sunday Times’ story of cash for Cameron has exposed a terrible stupidity. It is unbelievably stupid of a Tory treasurer and an ex-adviser to boast that he can sell the ability to influence the Prime Minister. It is stupid of the Tory party hierarchy to give rich donors such privileged access that our suspicions about it are inevitably aroused.
read moreThe best car for transporting a lawnmower
Honest John recommends a car for transporting a lawnmower.
read more'Batman' gets pulled over by the rozzers
Dark Knight gets stopped in his Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder by officers. Wait, what?
read moreIt’s time to pull down the barriers to new housing
It’s very hard to build new homes in Britain. So many people need them but plenty of others mistrust the whole idea of development.
read moreMercedes G-class to get V12 power
A lightly facelifted version of the
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