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Tuesday 16 October 2012

Motoring

Reviews of the latest cars and motorbikes, plus classic cars, motoring news and comment.

Motoring Top Stories

Women want exotic cars too

Erin Baker and friend at Aston Martin ladies' day at showroom  

Why aren't prestige car manufacturers targeting the spending power of women?

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James Foxall: How to avoid a big MoT bill

F1 diary: Korean Grand Prix

Simon Arron's F1 diary: Korean Grand Prix 2012  

The Koreans have a great circuit but it's in the middle of nowhere. Didn't bother Sebastian Vettel.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake review

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake: tested 13/10/12  

Mercedes resurrects a much loved body style by adding a tailgate to its beautiful CLS to create the CLS Shooting Brake .

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Half-term driving days

Half-term driving days for all the family  

Fun for all the family with our round-up of great days out with a motoring slant.

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Taxis for women only

Women-only taxi firms  

Meet the growing number of cab firms catering for women passengers only.

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Honest John: what gets my goat

Honest John: what gets my goat   

Honest John tells Erin Baker why Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras cause motorists unnecessary stress.

Honest John: what I drive

Honest John interview

Honest John interview

Honest John interview  

After 18 years of answering your queries, Honest John’s best advice is to stand up for yourself.

Cologne motorcycle show review

Cologne motorcycle show October 2012  

Round-up of new bikes from BMW, Triumph, Honda and Kawasaki - and a reassuring statement of intent from Yamaha. Plus details of the UK motorcycle show next month.

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Baby on board signs 'cause 1 in 20 accidents'

Baby on board stickers have led to one in 20 motorists having an accident, a survey has claimed.  

Baby on board stickers have led to one in 20 motorists having an accident, a survey has claimed.

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Motoring Columnists »

James Foxall headshot 60x60

James Foxall

Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle

Andrew English

Andrew English

Neil Lyndon

Neil Lyndon

Motoring video »

Bloodhound engine roars into life

The bloodhound rocket engine roars into life at Newquay Airport.   

A British team building a car capable of driving at record-breaking speeds has tested the vehicle's rocket engine inside a shelter at Newquay Airport.

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Jaguar F-type unveiled at 2012 Paris Motor Show

Paris motor show 2012: Jaguar F-type in detail   

The new Jaguar F-Type represents a return to the company’s heartland: a two-seater, convertible focused on delivering performance and agility.

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Motoring News »

Fiat fans implore David Cameron not to sell 500

1971 Fiat 500 L formerly owned by Prime Minister David Cameron to be auctioned 17/11/12  

Italian car enthusiasts have implored David Cameron not to sell his vintage Fiat 500.

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Amphibious vehicle Quadski set to go on sale

McLaren win Ferrari 'spying' fine tax case

Toyota recalls 7.43m cars over power window defect

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Picture Galleries »

Top 10 TV classic cars

Roger Moore at Elstree Studios with one of the Volvo P1800 coupes used in The Saint TV show

A fully restored version of The Saint's Volvo P1800 is one of the stars of the Classic Vehicle Restoration Show on November 3-4.

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Ferrari and Maserati racers on show

Juan Manuel Fangio, Maserati 250F, in 1957  

Superb cars produced by the rivals from Modena are the highlight of the latest exhibition at the Museo Casa Ferrari.

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British sports cars on TV

Car Reviews »

Vauxhall Mokka review

Vauxhall Mokka review  

Vauxhall's rival to the Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Yeti lands slightly wide of the mark.

3 out of 5 stars

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Motorbikes »

Husqvarna TR650 Strada review

Husqvarna TR650 Strada review  

Italian style meets BMW power in the new Strada and Terra road bikes from the off-road specialist.

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Vintage motorcycles mixed up to order in a Paris workshop

Motorsport »

Ferrari and Maserati racers on show

Juan Manuel Fangio, Maserati 250F, in 1957  

Superb cars produced by the rivals from Modena are the highlight of the latest exhibition at the Museo Casa Ferrari.

Comments

Biaggi makes history at Magny-Cours

Dramatic rally crash fells pylon

Car accessories »

Half-term driving days for all the family

Half-term driving days for all the family  

It is difficult to cater for the needs of both adults and children, but Erin Baker has the perfect weekend breaks for petrolheads of all ages.

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James Bond memorabilia auction

What we're driving »

Driven: Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi Style

Hyundai i40 Tourer 1.7 CRDi Style (136PS) - Sept 2012  

Can the South Korean manufacturer's first large estate win over the doubters with a sense of style as well as space?

4 out of 5 stars

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Driven: Kia Sorento KX-3 2.2 CRDi

Driven: BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupé

Driven: Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

Motoring video »

Alex James learns to fly a Spitfire

Alex James learns to fly a Spitfire   

Telegraph columnist and Blur bassist Alex James fulfills a lifelong dream - and sheds a few tears - flying a Spitfire.

Jenson Button channels James Bond for Hugo Boss photoshoot

Honest John: what I drive

Dramatic rally crash fells pylon

Car advice with Honest John »

What small car is big on space?

Honest John helps a reader looking for a small car with lots of space and an automatic transmission.

Charged additional insurance for a 'modified' car

Wrong to choose a diesel estate

Practical replacement for a Citroën Xsara Picasso

Ford falls short of economy claims

Is it illegal to warn oncoming cars of a speed trap?

Environment »

One-off £23,000 charge on gas-guzzlers

Gas-guzzling sportscars to receive purchase tax of up to £23,000  

Buyers of large-engine vehicles will face a new purchase tax of up to £23,000 under new plans.

Road Safety »

Women-only taxi firms

Women-only taxi firms  

More and more cab firms are springing up around the country to cater for women who prefer to see another female at the wheel.

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