The Seat Leon and Citroen DS3 are the most economical new cars money can buy that have been tested by experts in the last 12 months, according to research from What Car? using its 'true MPG' figures. Motorists looking for a economical vehicle only have 'official' mile per gallon figures to base their decision on, which are worked out in government tests, then used by manufacturers to promote models.

March is an important time of year for the car industry, with the Geneva Motor Show showcasing the best future motors. But there are already a number of new motors in the pipeline for the coming months to tickle drivers interest. We reveal our pick of the best and what they will cost.

Codenamed DBX, Aston Martin's two-door 4x4 grand tourer aimed at wealthy families was a surprise unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show. Although the car unveiled is an all-electric 4x4 with four separate motors at each wheel, Aston Martin's final production version is set to be a four door hybrid petrol-electric hatchback crossover.

There probably isn't anyone who has owned cars who doesn't regret selling at least one of them. Not just for emotional reasons but because, if we had hung on to them, they would be worth a small fortune today. Classic cars have shot up in value and many are tempted to buy in, but beware the duffers and remember the cautionary tale of the late eighties boom.

If Jaguar has its way, the XE will start muscling some of those ubiquitous 3 Series BMWs off our roads later this year - and rave reviews so far will help. But a common complaint is heard when we write about Jaguar Land Rover's success, or that of Mini, Rolls Royce and Bentley: 'They aren't British - they're foreign-owned.' In my eyes that matters little.

One in three motorists pay over the odds for their car insurance - and the worst thing you can do is simply renew. We reveal ten tips to get the cheapest car insurance deal and show you the places to go to compare car cover and potentially save hundreds of pounds.

It's a sad day when your beloved banger reaches the end of the road. Today you can more easily find someone who will pay you for that tired old car and take it off your hands quickly, as Sophie Holmes-Elliot did, or if you're more patient you could attract a buyer who will breathe new life into a banger.

Over-55s who stick with one insurer out of loyalty or aversion to the internet are most likely to be so-called serial auto-renewers. These are motorists who let their policy roll over for another 12 months without a second glance. Some six million do so every year. Nearly a third of over-55s did not bother to look for a cheaper deal at their last renewal.

Lisa Cooper (left) had the type of car accident drivers dread - a car hit her head-on after coming on to the wrong side of the road (right). She was on her way to audition for a local amateur dramatics group and the crash, on a summer's afternoon, left her unable to move.

The Jaguar XE is now the best compact executive saloon car on sale, eclipsing the BMW 3 Series to become class leader, according to an influential magazine. During testing, the XE is said to have stood out for its exceptional running costs, brilliant handling, comfortable ride and generous standard kit, WhatCar? says.

Increasing numbers of drivers are choosing to snap up economical smaller cars which are ideal to zip around the city and squeeze into tight parking spaces. Some of these motors are far more reliable and less expensive to run than others, research from Warranty Direct has found. We reveal the best and worst money can buy.

For anyone struggling to decide what trim level or extras to have their new company car or family runaround, spare a thought for luxury and super-car car make-over boss Dany Bahar. His prime target market is the 250 people on the planet who make up the world's ultra- and super- rich for whom a 'bog-standard' Bentley, a regular Rolls-Royce or a cooking £1.5million Bugatti Veyron just won't do.

Tough safety regulations mean farmer's favourite, the Land Rover Defender, will finish production in the UK this year. Could the Lada Niva prove its cheap replacement? One dealer believes so, with the 4x4 starting from jus £12,995 for a car Top Gear presenter James May once described as a 'randy goat'.

The AA helped me get back into my car but the door wouldn't shut properly so I asked them if I could get it repaired and send them the bill to which they agreed and now they won't pay the repair bill

Drivers may no longer need to display car tax discs in the corner of their windscreens buy many have chosen not to remove them, a survey has revealed. However, a poll of nearly 20,000 AA members showed only one in five has removed the disc with nearly half saying they have left it there as a reminder to when the tax is due.