Motoring News
30 August 2008Fiat's blast from the pasta
Here's something to bring a little sunshine into your weekend - the Portofino, Fiat's clever contemporary take on their charming Jolly model of the 50s.
read moreFlat'll do nicely
Could this be the shape of future tyre technology? New airless rubber by Michelin could be on the market very soon. Apart from never having to check your tyre pressure again, the Michelin Tweel means you’ll never have a flat, while the flexible spokes let you kerb your radials with impunity. What’s more, they actually look quite horny.
read moreAt your service
Colin Grant from Liverpool always leaves his Audi A4 to warm up for a few minutes before he sets off to work. He was recently told by a friend that modern engines don't need any warm-up time, and that idling for a couple of minutes first thing in the morning is a waste of petrol and creates unnecessary emissions.
read moreRoutemaster to take the green road
Alexander Dennis, Britain's biggest bus maker, is stepping up efforts to design a new version of the popular Routemaster bus for London, based around ideas in...
read moreCorporate India rushes to defence of Tata's Nano car
In a rare show of unity, India's corporate leaders are rallying behind the Tata group in a bid to rescue its project to build the world's cheapest car. The plant in...
read moreToo Hot To Handle - Buell 1125R
It had always whined. But when it started to screech I was forced to pay attention. The rear brake of the 1125R, from specialist US manufacturer Buell, had been made...
read moreCar finance with Mr Money
Mike Rutherford on the cheapest car to own.
read moreJoin us on a BMW off-road course
Kevin Ash invites you to a taste of adventure.
read moreBMW seating options: The short way down
Harriet Ridley tries out the lower seat option on a brace of BMW motorbikes
read moreSuzi Perry's MotoGP preview
The season has again become a tale of two tyres.
read morePeugeot hybrid's Paris debut
Peugeot's star of the Paris motor show in October will be a hybrid four-seat, four-door GT concept.
read moreTour Britannia takes to road and track
Next week's Tour Britannia will see more than 70 historic cars travelling between some of England's finest stately homes and motorsport venues as they compete in numerous races and regularity tests over the course of three days.
read moreEconomic slowdown leads to faster journeys
The number of traffic jams has decreased by 12 per cent compared with last year because of high fuel prices combined with the economic slowdown.
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read moreJames May: It's been nice knowing you all
Caravanning should come with a health warning.
read moreHonest John's agony column
Checkin' Chasseur, Wince stun and Lip service.
read moreWheels On Film: Cars
Nick Cowen and Hari Patience settle in for a smart, sweet, family film
read moreChoose a car with Honest John
Honest John chooses a car that doesn’t pamper the driver.
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