Are you gonna go, Mikey? Volkswagen's US president Michael Horn and 400 staff party with Lenny Kravitz at the launch of the new Passat - hours after the company admits 'fiddling' diesel emission tests

Volkswagen's US president Michael Horn parties with Lenny Kravitz at new Passat launch

VW's US president Michael Horn, inset, apologized for the company's dishonesty at a special $1million party in New York which featured singer Lenny Kravitz, left. VW is holding a major board meeting tomorrow where the futures of senior executives, such as Horn will be decided, as the company attempts repair the considerable damage caused by the emissions scandal.

Star-studded car launches and jaw dropping stunts: Jaguar Land Rover shakes rivals with a display of cars from the Bond films

Star-studded car launches and jaw dropping stunts: Jaguar Land Rover shakes rivals with a

Jaguar Land Rover left its German rivals shaken and stirred with a star-studded James Bond car launch and a jaw-dropping stunt at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Bond actress Naomie Harris displayed the company's new crop of top-secret cars and supercars from the latest 007 outing, Spectre.

Powerful, luxurious and exclusive: New models by Rolls-Royce and Bentley lead the charge at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show

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The world's two foremost luxury car makers, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, will lead the charge of top British marques at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show. Bentley this week unveiled its first 4x4.

Reliable and fun, this 4x4 has got the phwoar factor! Jaguar unveils the F-PACE, its first family friendly sports car

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Jaguar has unveiled its first sports utility 'crossover' vehicle, the F-PACE. The five-door five-seater is designed for families who need child seats in the back. It goes on sale next year, priced from £35,000.

Sporty, smart and turbocharged: Nissan's posher sibling Infiniti begins production of Q30 hatchback for autumn

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For the British workers at the Nissan factory in Sunderland, it really will be 'to Infiniti and beyond' this autumn as the new upmarket Infiniti Q30 hatchbacks roll off the line and into showrooms.

Toyota celebrates 50 years of sales in Britain: From a few dealers importing cars from Japan to two local factories

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Amazing to think that Toyota is celebrating its 50th anniversary of sales in Britain.

Maria Sharapova sparks 'car-wars' in a Porsche as Jaguar celebrates its first year as the official car of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova drops in at Porsche Mayfair to go for a spin in the UK's only brand new Porsche Boxster Spyder, on her way to the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party at Kensington Roof Gardens.

As British Jaguars delivered guests to the annual WTA pre-Wimbledon Party, the Russian tennis star squeezed in a sneaky drive of the Porsche Boxter Spyder.

Nissan takes over from Ford with four-year deal as the main motoring sponsor of the UEFA Champions League 

Nissan has taken over from Ford as the main motoring sponsor of the UEFA Champions League with a new four-year deal.  All-electric Leaf ? built in Britain at the firm?s Sunderland factory.

It's been an electric week for motoring. A fleet of 100 electric vehicles was ferrying VIPs at the UEFA Champions League in Berlin last Sunday where Spain's FC Barcelona triumphed over Juventus.

The RV for the end of the world: 18-tonne, $890,000 vehicle that looks ideal for people who like holidaying outdoors - in a warzone

Action Mobil Global XRS 7200 is ideal for people who like holidaying in warzones

The massive RV, produced in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria, has a 720-horsepower engine and comes with a $890,000 price tag. But despite its tank-like appearance, the Action Mobil Global XRS 7200 (left) - described as a 'motor home for global cruises' - is also built for comfort and comes with 23 sq ft of living space. Amenities prospective owners will get for their money include satellite television, a washer and dryer in a fully kitted-out kitchen (top right), and a lift at the back to carry a motorbike (bottom right).

The eco-friendly batmobile: BMW reveals hydrogen 'stealth' prototype can go 300 miles on a tank (and refill in five minutes)

BMW reveals eco-friendly i8 batmobile that can go 300 miles on a tank

The modified i8 coupe was developed with Toyota. It can travel 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen, with refueling taking about five minutes. The  two-door coupé relies on carbon fibre construction to keep its weight down and aerodynamics developed at BMW's wind tunnel in Munich.

BMW is forced to deny rigging emission tests after German magazine's claims that the car manufacturer had cheated just like Volkswagen hits its share price

A woman watches a video statement by Volkswagen AG? CEO Martin Winterkorn, on the company's website, in Hanover, Germany,  Tuesday Sept. 22, 2015. Winterkorn  apologized   for the manipulations  of  VW  diesel cars  in the U.S. to defeat  emission tests , and promised    a fast and thorough investigation. (Julian Sratenschulte/dpa via AP)

German car manufacturer BMW was today forced to deny claims it has cheated on emission tests similar to what competitor Volkswagen has admitted to doing.

UK drivers to sue Volkswagen for billions: Class action threat over fiddled diesel tests

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: General view of Volkswagen Group headquarters during sunset on September 23, 2015 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has today resigned from all of his duties. Winterkorn and other members of the supervisior board met today at the headquarters to discuss the Volkswagen Diesel emission scandal, which affects 11 million vehicles worldwide.  (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)

Volkswagen owners, whose cars could plunge in value, can now band together in 'collective actions' under the Consumer Rights Act, which comes into force next Thursday.

Toxic facts about dash for diesel - Q&A; by DAVID DERBYSHIRE

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Environment journalist DAVID DERBYSHIRE explains the reason for the popularity of diesel cars in Britain and if diesel really is better for the environment.

How to become a stuntman when you've failed your driving test FOUR times: Former Stig and James Bond driver Ben Collins reveals the key to performing doughnuts and handbrake turns in a Ford Mustang

MailOnline's Chris Irvine was put through his paces at an abandoned airbase in Ipswich, driving a brand new Ford Mustang, taught tricks by famous race driver and stunt expert Ben Collins.

Is this the self-driving car of the future?  Chevrolet-FNR is unveiled - and it's so advanced you can start it with your EYES

General Motors unveiled their concept car at an event in Shanghai. The self-driving Chevrolet-FNR (shown) has 'dragonfly' swing doors and 'crystal laser headlights'.

Could this finally be the end for potholes? Smart van predicts road damage on Boston streets before it has even formed

Researchers at Northeastern University in Boston have created a van that uses 'Versatile Onboard Traffic Embedded Roaming Sensors' to map the roads in fine detail.

Need a new runaround? The $35,000 JET CAR built using V1 Nazi missile technology - and you can buy one on eBay

The 16 foot long jet car is based on a 'pulse jet' engine developed by the Germans during World War II to power a precursor to modern cruise missiles.

CHRIS EVANS: What has four wheels and is so mind-blowingly gigantic it probably needs planning permission every time you park it - yet still drives like a dream?

Once I'd walked around the Volvo XC90 D5 Inscription, which took about a week, I found myself edging backwards, like when you look up at a really tall building.

Renault to release new 'Kadjar', crossover vehicle, in hopes of drawing customers away from Nissan's top-selling Qashqai

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French giant, Renault, will release new model to Brits in autumn although it will go on sale on the continent in the summer. Renault bosses say it's aimed at those with an adventurous spirit.

CHRIS EVANS: Red alert! Hot under the bonnet but hideous to look at - you can't miss the new souped-up Beemer from Alpina

The driving position and all-round visibility is commanding, excellent and extremely comfortable, with everything to hand. Par for the course where BMW is concerned.

Ford's stupendous new GT supercar looks set to challenge Ferrari in the race for peak performance

The new Ford GT is introduced at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 12, 2015. Ford plans to begin production of the supercar in 2016. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINS        (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images)

The new model is predicted to sell for a quarter of a million pounds. The two-seater was designed by Scot Moray Callum and unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show ahead of going into production.

A tractor fit for Mad Max: Rugged machine carves up 150 acres of land in a day and can plough round the clock

The US-made tractor is guided by GPS and steers with an accuracy over the ground of less than an inch, meaning there is no overlapping and it can be driven in perfectly straight lines.