'Curves invite you in'... and get your advert banned: BMW 3 Series advert axed from TV because it encouraged 'dangerous driving'

BMW 3 Series ad banned from TV because it encouraged dangerous driving

A TV advert for BMW's latest 3 Series car has been taken down from our screens as it demonstrated aggressive and dangerous driving, in the eyes of the Advertising Standards Authority. The 30 second clip showed the saloon car being driven on a mountain road in a manner deemed unsafe by the ASA.

Now Volkswagen emissions scandal spreads to Audis, Porsches and more VW models

Now Volkswagen emissions scandal spreads to Audis, Porsches and more VW models 

Volkswagen emissions scandal has spread to Audis, Porsches and more VW models, according to U.S. environmental regulators. 'Defeat devices' were also used on certain larger diesel engines.

Revealed: Unleaded prices have fallen 13% and diesel 15% over the past year - but oil costs have almost halved at the same time

The average price of both petrol and diesel have dropped handsomely since last October, data has revealed, but the cost of Brent crude oil has tumbled far quicker.

Been promoted? Then you could be uninsured. Six in ten claimed to be driving without valid cover due to job title changes

Changed departments at work, been promoted or started a different job somewhere new? If so, there's a high possibility you're driving without valid insurance, a uSwitch study has found.

The fold-over crossover: Nissan celebrates five years of the Juke by creating a scale replica out of 2,000 pieces of paper 

Nissan celebrates five years of the Juke with a full-scale version out of 2,000 pieces of

This will put your paper airplane to shame - Nissan has teamed up with an artist to create a full-size replicate of the Juke SUV made entirely from paper. The Origami car took 200 hours to make and celebrates five years of the Juke being produced at the Sunderland plant.

Crashed in the 70s, owned by a Hell's Angel and traded for a trike: The Lotus Cortina with a chequered past that could sell for £50k at auction

The Lotus Cortina that's beenowned by a Hell's Angel to sell for £50k

The Lotus Ford Cortina is widely recognised as one of the great British racing cars, driven to success by legends including Jim Clark. One up for auction this month has had a fascinating past. It will star alongside a Lotus Elan once owned by actor Peter Sellers, a Ferrari that belonged to boxer Sir Henry Cooper and a Jaguar XJ220 owned by the Royal Family of Brunei.

Fuel prices to be displayed on motorways: Real-time electronic displays will be tested on stretch of the M5 to show where drivers can fill up for the least money 

Electronic displays will show real-time prices at all petrol stations along the route to stop motorists being stung with an inflated bill. The plan will be trialled along a 75-mile section of the M5.

Driving in fog: Seven tips to help you see as clearly as possible when driving on mist-hit roads

Seven tips to make driving in fog less daunting

Driving in the fog can be an unnerving experience but one you will need to get accustomed to as mist-covered motorways become more common in winter months. Here are seven tips to make the scenario less daunting provided by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

Capacity conundrum: The most basic Audi A4 now has a smaller engine, so does that mean you get less for your money?

Entry-level Audi A4 1.4 TSI 150 first drive review

With a smaller engine and less power than its predecessor, on paper the new entry-level Audi A4 may have its work cut out to convince purchasers they're not getting a bum deal over the previous model. But how does it fare on the road?

Google teaches its self driving cars to drive more slowly around children - even if they are dressed up

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We teach our cars to drive more cautiously around children. When our sensors detect children?costumed or not?in the vicinity, our software understands that they may behave differently. Children's movements can be more unpredictable?suddenly darting across the road or running down a sidewalk?and they?re easily obscured behind parked cars. So even if our cars can?t quite appreciate the effort the kids put in dressing as their favorite character from Frozen, they?re still paying full attention!

Google used the firm's employee Halloween party to train its self driving car to recognise children. The firm admitted it has tweaked its software to drive more slowly around young pedestrians.

A third of motorists don't recognise the national speed limit sign... but do you know this one that was voted most confusing?

Almost a third of motorists don't know the national speed limit sign

Nine out of ten drivers said they're confused by road signs and 31 per cent don't know what the national speed limit sign is, according to a new study. the hardest to work out was the sign pictured. We reveal what it means - and one people would like introduced.

The supercar for every man: Honda's new £120,000 NSX that will take the fight to Ferraris and Lamborghinis

The 2016 NSX has big boots to fill - the car that proceeded it was not only developed by F1 legend Ayrton Senna, it also made Honda a genuine rival to Ferraris of the time. Can the new car do the same?

Who pays the most and least to fix their car? East Anglia is priciest region for repairs while Northern cities are cheapest

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The average cost of fixing a car in the capital is £233, which, however, is less than the typical £241 in East Anglia - and just a tenner more than the national average at £220.

EU relaxes diesel emissions cap to allow carmakers to emit twice the current nitrogen oxide limit until 2019

European Commission agrees staggered diesel emission cap

The European Commission have reached a tentative deal to relax its nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions cap on new cars sold, despite the ongoing Volkswagen emissions-cheating saga. Further loopholes in the agreement will allow carmakers to emit 50 per cent higher emissions from 2021.

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Look, no hands! Yes, that really IS a car steering itself on a busy British road... and it's perfectly legal  

Fully autonomous cars probably won't go on sale for years - but Tesla's new Autopilot system, which uses radar to position the vehicle, makes the Model S the first self-driving car on sale in the UK.

Is this the future of motoring? The Tokyo Motor Show's 10 craziest concept vehicles unveiled - in order of increasing weirdness

The top 10 vehicles unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show in order of wackiness

From pint-sized pick-up trucks and two-seat mobility transporters to cars that become driveable tablets - the Tokyo Motor Show has some of the strangest concept cars you are likely to see all year. We detail ten of the best unveiled this year.

Mazda and Yamaha unveil jaw-dropping sports car concepts at Tokyo Motor Show - but will either ever go into production?

Concept cars rarely look better than these. Say hello to the Mazda RX-Vision and Yamaha Sport Ride Concept, two of the many concept cars showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The compact SUV that defeats depreciation: Renault's Kadjar crossover is king for keeping its value, says expert

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Volkswagen posts first quarterly loss in 15 years after putting aside £4.8bn to cope with emissions test rigging scandal

Volkswagen posts first quarterly loss in 15 years

Volkswagen has posted a loss of £2.5billion for the first quarter to be impacted by the emissions test cheating scandal that broke in September. The carmaker confirmed it had increased the money set aside to cover the cost or recalling 11 million cars worldwide to £4.8billion.

Boris questions the £300m London paid in fines for exceeding pollution limits in light of VW emissions scandal

London Mayor, Boris Johnson, has said the testing standards for diesel cars are to blame for the capital exceeding air pollution standards set in 2010 and suggests a VW-funded cycle scheme.

Volkswagen accused of funding pro-diesel research that downplayed the health impact of emissions

The Times reported that Volkswagen has been providing financial backing to a transport-sector research group that has been downplaying the harmful impact of diesel emissions.

Petrol at its cheapest since 2010: Asda cuts 2p off a litre of unleaded as average pump price heads towards the £1 mark

Asda cuts 2p off petrol making it cheapest time to fill up since 2010

Supermarket giant Asda has lopped 2p off the price of a litre of unleaded at its 273 petrol stations UK-wide. It means drivers will not pay more than 103.7p a litre for unleaded as it continues to lead the way when it comes to cheapest fuel. According to latest data from the AA, Asda has continuously been the cheapest spot for motorists to fill up over the course of the year.

Being a Bond villain for an hour: ROB HULL takes a spin in the Jaguar C-X75 - the never-to-be-sold car used to chase 007 through Rome in Spectre

We drive the Jaguar C-X75 used to chase James Bond in the Spectre movie 

James Bond has his work cut out this time around, as he and his Aston Martin are going up against the 850bhp C-X75 supercar in Spectre - and we've driven it. But what is driving a car that Jaguar says is priceless - and just one of seven ever made - really like? Our motoring reporter Rob Hull finds out.

'Where we're going, we don't need petrol': Belfast students build an electric DeLorean in time for Back to the Future day

Queen's University Belfast paid homage to the DeLorean sports car, built five miles from the city in the 80s, by converting one into an electric vehicle in time for Back to the Future day.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV driven: Updates to the strong-selling plug-in hybrid SUV make it better in every way 

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: New updates to the strong-selling plug-in hybrid SUV 

Mitsubishi has been cleaning up with the Outlander PHEV, in every sense of the phrase - it's the best-selling electric-powered car so far in 2015 and has super low emissions. We've driven the latest update of the car to find out what's changed.

'It whines like a self-satisfied cat': Boris Johnson test drives a Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid in a Top Gear-style video

Boris Johnson could be the replacement for Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear if this video of him driving a hybrid Mitsubishi is anything to go by. Watch the clip of the London mayor driving in Tokyo.

What's the rush? Four out of five company car drivers admit regularly breaking motorway speed limits

A massive 81 per cent of company car drivers surveyed by the RAC said they regularly drive over the 70mph speed limit on motorways. Five per cent of these say they reach speeds of 90mph.

'My DeLorean remains a classic and I have looked after it': The low-down if your motor breaks down

'My DeLorean remains a classic and I have looked after it': The low-down if your motor

Vehicle breakdown cover can seem like an unnecessary luxury - until your car breaks down on a cold winter's night and you are left stranded on a motorway hard shoulder. At this time of year the number of breakdown call-outs rises dramatically as temperatures plummet, putting additional strain on both car batteries and engines.John Hesp's (pictured) bank provides cover for his DeLorean.

Speak of the devil: US safety foundation finds drivers are distracted for up to 27 seconds when using voice commands

What can you do in 27 seconds? Wash your face? Peel a potato? How about lose your focus when driving? A study has found voice-activated controls are distracted drivers for half a minute.

REVEALED: The cynical tricks insurers employ to stop safe drivers getting cheap car cover

The cynical tricks insurers employ to stop safe drivers getting cheap car cover

Our investigation has revealed how hundreds of thousands of motorists with perfect records are being forced to jump through hoops if they want to benefit from a cheap deal. Some obstacles drivers have to overcome are so restrictive that it prevents many from bothering to switch to a cheaper insurer.

Tesla goes on Autopilot: Firm reveals that recent Model S models can be switched to autonomous driving overnight

The future is here, almost. Tesla has released a software update for the Model S that allows the car to drive autonomously. But you do need to keep your hands on the wheel for now, though.

Aviva apologises for selling crash victims' details to 'cash for crash' firms 

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The scandal emerged after Aviva clients complained about being bombarded with up to ten calls a day, trying to persuade them to make a personal injury claim.

Is the old girl still running? New website to check MOT and mileage lets you see if cars you once owned are still on the road today

New website lets you see if your old car is still on the road today

Ever wondered if the favourite car you ever owned is still on the road today? A new website designed to provide transparency on the condition of used cars lets you check if it still is. Simply enter the registration number and car make and you can find out how many miles the it has done and if it passed it's latest MOT test.

Police seize computer data from Volkswagen offices in Paris as French emissions-cheating probe kicks off

Police in France have searched VW offices in Paris, confiscating computer material in the process as part of a new investigation in the carmaker's emissions-cheating scandal.

No-go in Oslo: Norwegian city to become the first European capital to ban cars in an attempt to reduce pollution

From 2019 you won't be allowed to drive a car in the centre of Oslo after local politicians announced the city will become a no-go zone for private vehicles in an aim to reduce emissions.

Can Vauxhall's all-new Astra defeat Britain's favourite Ford Focus and the Skoda Octavia?

All-new Vauxhall Astra takes on the Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia

Forget Ferraris, McLarens and Porsches - the car many people are calling the most important model of the year is the Vauxhall Astra. We pitch the all-new family hatchback against two of the most popular medium-size family cars in the UK - the Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia.

The Frankenstein car you probably don't want: Professor tasked with piecing together the 'nation's perfect car' creates a four-wheeled monstrosity

If someone asked you what the perfect car looks like, we bet you wouldn't image it looking like this. Using public feedback, a university professor pieced together the 'dream look'.

'If VW really cares about customers it should come to the table': Lawyer claims UK owners could get £2,000 each (and Clarkson is an idiot)

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Bozena Michalowska ,a partner at law firm Leigh Day, is hoping to act for thousands of drivers whose vehicles are set to be recalled. She says VW's response is not enough.

The £6.6m Ferrari: A 1960 250 GT with more than 100,000 miles on the clock and 'flaking' paint that's paid for a state of the art lifeboat

The £6.6m Ferrari with 100k on the clock and flaking paint

The 1960 Ferrari 250 GT that sold for £6.6m at a charity auction on Wednesday was far from museum ready - with 100,000 miles on the clock, blemished paint and leaking oil are some of the signs of wear and tear the new owner might want to check out before its next MOT in May 2016.

Volkswagen forced to recall 8.5m cars across EU fitted with emissions test-cheating devices - including 1.2m VWs in the UK

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The recall, one of the biggest in European history, will be mandatory rather than voluntary because of its large scale, Germany's transport minister Alexander Dobrindt said.

Cheap fix: 1.2 million driving cars in an 'unroadworthy' condition - and almost half-a-million have sold cars they were concerned about, study claims

The cost of having a car repaired is forcing many drivers to go without their vehicles, though some are putting themselves and other motorists at risk by driving cars they know are not roadworthy.

Harsh winter predictions push up used 4x4 prices already - but which are the 10 best second-hand small SUVs to buy?

WhatCar?'s 10 of the best used small 4x4 SUVs to buy

The average price of a used 4x4 has increased by £1,200 in two months, according to new research from Manheim auctions, with prices 40 per cent higher than this time last year. After Met Office predictions of a harsh winter, UK motorists have snapped up second-hand 4x4s quicker - but which SUVs are the best?

'But officer, I've only had seven pints!': One in five in their thirties think they're okay to drive after six or seven beers

One in five in their 30s said they thought they'd be safe to drive after drinking six or seven glasses of beer or wine, a survey has found. New research also revealed which area is worst for careless drivers.

Jaguar Land Rover sales hit by Tianjin blast after car maker loses 5,800 vehicles stored at the Chinese port 

Sales of Jaguar and Land Rover models dropped one per cent in the last quarter, driven by a slowing Chinese economy and the Tianjin explosion in August, which destroyed 5,800 of its cars.

Thunderous and devastatingly fast: Ferrari reveals F12tdf - a 211mph monster with more power than nine Ford Fiestas

Ferrari reveals its F12tdf - a 211mph monster with more power than nine Ford Fiestas

Ferrari's latest creation can accelerate from 0-62mph faster than you can tie your shoe laces, has a top speed of 211mph and more power than nine superminis put together. Just 799 F12tdf examples will be built and each one is expected to cost in the region of £275,000.

Nine in 10 Volkswagen drivers affected by emissions scandal want compensation - and half wouldn't buy a VW again

A massive 90 per cent of VW drivers surveyed in a new study said they should be compensated if their cars are affected by the emissions cheating scandal.

'Crash for cash' scam concerns leads number of car drivers using dash cams to double in a year

Research from RAC and Garmin suggest more motorists are using dash cams than ever before and there could be a big rise in the future with many adding the devices to their Christmas wishlists.

Volkswagen UK boss admits cars fitted with defeat device DID cheat EU emissions tests 

Volkswagen admits cars fitted with defeat device DID cheat EU emissions tests 

VW has admitted UK cars fitted with emission 'defeat device' did cheat EU tests and says the majority of the 1.2 million affected models can be corrected with a software update. However, some models will take longer to fix. VW UK boss apologised 'sincerely and unreservedly' to customers during questioning by the transport select committee on Monday.

Never miss a car tax renewal or MOT again: AA launches a free personalised PA service alerting you when your car needs attention

Receive alerts to tell you when your car is due for tax renewal, when an MOT is soon to be required and when the next service in imminent. This new AA tool should take the hassle out of car ownership.

Made in Britain! SMMT forecasts number of cars built in the UK to hit record levels by 2020, driven by premium motors

The UK currently builds around 1.5million cars a year, but the SMMT says this will continue to grow and reach new record highs of two million a year by 2020.

Who's lord of the estate? Skoda launches Superb Estate in bid to unseat the luxurious Mercedes-Benz E-class

Skoda launches Superb Estate in bid to unseat Mercedes-Benz E-class

Skoda and Mercedes-Benz are two brands you probably wouldn't put on a level playing field, but the Czech carmaker's new Superb Estate might be the car to blur the lines of luxury. When you take price, power and boot space into consideration, which one comes out on top?

We're NOx so interested in diesels anymore: Half of potential UK car buyers considering electric or hybrid after VW emissions scandal

The Institute of the Motor Industry says 53% of motorists are now considering buying an electric or hybrid car next, but is concerned not enough technicians are qualified to work on them.

Whiplash fraudsters snared thanks to a little black box under the bonnet which can now be used to expose crash for cash scams

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For the first time, an insurer has been able to use the information from the black box technology - known as telematics - to successfully prove in court that an accident was a sham.

Vauxhall launches new scrappage scheme deal: Trade in any old motor and get £2,000 off the price of a new car...

Vauxhall launches scrappage scheme deal: Trade in any old motor and get £2k off a new car

Five years after the 'bangers for cash' Government incentive - prompting the sale of almost 400k new cars - Vauxhall has introduced its own Scrappage Allowance Scheme. As long as you've owned the car for a minimum of 90 days, you can trade-in your motor to receive £2,000 towards a new Vauxhall.

Emissions scandal fails to dent VW sales yet, but official figures show drivers opting for petrol over diesel

The controversy broke on the 21 September, but the German badge sold 39,263 models last month compared to 37,852 in September 2014, the data shows.

Some 89% of Brits haggle over the price of their next car - and expect to slash £800 off the asking price in the process

Almost a quarter of British car buyers are happy to negotiate hard with a car salesman or private seller and men expect to make a bigger saving on what they spend on their next car compared to women.

Toyota to unveil bonkers hot rod buggy at the Tokyo Motor Show - and an astronaut robot will be able to talk you round it

Toyota to unveil KIKAI stripped-down hot rod buggy at the Tokyo Motor Show

If a hot rod with metal panels, an exposed engine and glass windows in the floor isn't enough to draw you in, an all-new two-seat sports car, a hydrogen-cell powered vehicle and a talking robot astronaut should do the trick. All of these Toyota creations take centre stage at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.

Find out if your car faces recall: VW Group launches websites for drivers to check if their cars are affected by emissions scandal

VW Group launches new sites to check which diesel cars affected by emissions scandal

Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT have all launched new websites to allow owners to check if their vehicle is one of the 1.2 million UK cars fitted with the emissions cheat device. German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported the device does cheat the test in Europe as well as the US.

Chunky, economical and practical: A new model of Ignis is being unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show 

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Eyes will turn East this month for the Tokyo Motor Show, where cars that will soon be on sale in Britain share space with some of the most outlandish designs on the planet.

'Give state aid to Silverstone to secure British Grand Prix', says F1 boss Ecclestone

The Grand Prix is held at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire owned by the British Racing Drivers' Club, which has 850 members including Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

Fresh blow for VW as half of company car buyers may ditch the brand after diesel scandal as resale value fears emerge

Half of company car buyers may ditch Volkswagen after emissions scandal

The biggest fear of large scale buyers is that the resale value of VW vehicles will plummet, leaving them seriously out of pocket. Company car drivers themselves are also turning their backs on the German car giant, believing the brand no longer carries the kudos it had.

Labour 'made a mistake' promoting diesel cars as they are now 'killing people' claims former science minister as emissions scandal spreads

Lord Drayson, who now owns a business which invests in clean energy, told the BBC he wants the current government to 'make changes' to make diesel a less attractive proposition.

Car valuation experts say emissions scandal will not have a 'discernible impact' on prices of used Volkswagen motors

Thousands of drivers with a VW diesel car will be questioning whether it will now crash in value - but one expert says the emissions scandal will not hit prices.

How to get the cheapest car insurance: Ten tips for cheaper car cover

How to get the cheapest car insurance: Ten tips for cheaper car cover

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.

Now that's an expensive car crash! Aston Martin once driven by Sir Stirling Moss and worth £20million in smash with classic Jaguar XK120 and Austin Healey 100

Aston Martin DBR1 once driven by Sir Stirling Moss gets crushed in race

Hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage was caused when the Aston Martin DBR1 (inset) was crushed in a crash during a race of supercars from the 1950s in Wiltshire. The classic, which finished 2nd at Le Mans in 1959, was ignominiously returned to the paddock at Castle Combe, Wiltshire, on the back of a recovery truck.

Lexus 4x4 stolen in London is tracked to UGANDA using a smartphone app - and leads to recovery of 28 high-value cars

Lexus 4x4 stolen in London is tracked to UGANDA using a smartphone app – and leads to

A hire car stolen by a highly sophisticated gang of criminals was tracked on its journey all the way to East Africa - and led to discovery of dozens of stolen high-end motors. The Lexus RX 450h - worth £45,000 - was stolen in April in London and found itself on a boat via Le Havre in France, Oman in the Middle East, Kenya, Africa before ending up in Uganda two months after it went missing.

Fiat in black box deal to help younger buyers struggling with insurance premiums to buy company's 500 city car

Underwritten by Zurich, the Carrot scheme, as its name implies, lets users earn up to 15 per cent of their premium back if they drive well according to an on board black box.

Drivers warned over surge of spam e-mails asking for licence number and payment information via a phony website

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Bought a Land Rover Defender recently? It could soar in value as they are now 'sold out' - and production ceases soon

Bought a Land Rover Defender recently? It could soar in value as they are now 'sold out' -

The last of the current model of Land Rover Defender are selling for thousands of pounds more used than they did new, according to latest data from valuation specialists CAP Automotive. Demand for the Defender spiked when Land Rover announced 2015 would be the last year of production.

Gone in 62 seconds: Nissan's new Qashqai smashes UK car production record - hitting half-a-million vehicles in just 21 months

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The new second-generation Qashqai was announced as the fastest UK-manufactured car ever to reach the half million milestone - achieving it in just 21 months.

Jaguar's first ever 'family' sports car roars into the record books as it performs the world's largest ever loop-the-loop 

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The gravity-defying 360 degree stunt was performed by the British car-maker's new F-PACE sports utility vehicle in Frankfurt on the eve of the city's prestigious international motor show.

Has Bentley delivered the ultimate 4x4? New Bentayga will hit 187mph and costs as much as TWO Range Rovers

Bentley reveals its Bentayga 4x4 that will hit 187mph

British luxury car giant Bentley has unleashed its first ever 4X4 and pledged that the £160,000 Bentayga will be 'the most powerful, luxurious, and exclusive sports utility vehicle in the world'. Bentley hopes the new Bentayga will prove one of its biggest sellers by capitalising on the boom in luxury 4X4s among the world's super-rich.

It's the $144,000 'nondescript' electric SUV that Tesla desperately hopes will make firm profitable again... and claims 25,000 have been pre-ordered

Tesla launches its Model X electric SUV with 'falcon wing' doors

The launch of the luxury Model X represents a milestone for the loss-making Silicon Valley automaker during a period of high spending and modest growth, because it can now boast a second model in production beyond its Model S sedan, launched in 2012. 'I think we got a little carried away with the X,' CEO Elon Musk told reporters ahead of a launch event near the company's Fremont factory, where luxury Model Xs have been moving down the production line in recent weeks, nearly two years behind the company's original schedule.

Is this the sexiest Rolls-Royce EVER? Luxury car maker reveals its new £250,000 Dawn convertible inspired by 'La Dolce Vita'

New Rolls-Royce Dawn £250k convertible revealed as its 'sexiest car' ever

British luxury car maker Rolls-Royce today took the wraps of a new £250,000 convertible that it is hailing as its 'sexiest' model ever. Rolls-Royce says its new four-seater 155mph soft-top was inspired by its famous 1950s Silver Dawn car and Anita Eckberg in classic film La Dolce Vita.

Five of the best small cars: They're cheap to buy and run, but how do the big name superminis stack up?

Five of the best small cars: How do the big name superminis stack up?

They may not be the most lusted after cars on the road, but Britain's love affair with the humble supermini shows little sign of cooling. If you're in the market for a supermini, how do the big-selling little cars stack up? Russell Bray runs the rule over five of the UK's favourites.

Birth of a new generation of classic cars: Golf GTi joins 1970s and 80s sportscars to muscle E-Types and Gullwings out of the fastest risers

Golf GTi joins 70s and 80s sportscars in fastest rising classic cars

Lesser known classic cars have seen the biggest gain in price during the last six months according to the latest index from expert valuation firm Hagerty. In the index, it says 23 cars have seen their value increase by more than 30 per cent and with three exceptions, these motors are all 1970s and 1980s classics, with the majority valued at under £100,000.

Is now a good time to buy a classic car - and what are the most bankable models? We reveal six future stars

Is now a good time to buy a classic car? We reveal six future stars

James Knight, head of Bonhams' motoring department, has been auctioning cars since 1984 and says he has never experienced a long-term downturn in the market. Here he passes on some of what he's learned.

Revealed: The much-loved cars on the brink of extinction - just hundreds of Allegros, Maestros and Metros left

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Even cars which once dominated UK roads - such as the Austin 1100, Maestro and Allegro models, the Vauxhall Viva and Nissan Bluebird - are now down to their last few hundred.

Classic car lovers snap up everything from a Rolls Royce, to a Skoda convertible and a 1940s London bus, as entire motor museum goes under the hammer

Iconic cars on offer at Brightwells auction when the Stondon Museum collection was sold ranged from an Aston Martin Lagonda, to a Rover SD1 police car, and Ford Model T.

   

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A third of motorists don't recognise the national speed limit sign... but do you know this one that was voted most confusing?

Nine out of ten drivers said they're confused by road signs and the hardest to work out was the sign pictured. We reveal what it means ,

Crashed in the 70s, owned by a Hell's Angel and traded for a trike: The Lotus Cortina with a chequered past that could sell for £50k at auction

The Lotus Ford Cortina is widely recognised as one of the great British racing cars, driven to success by legends including Jim Clark. One up for auction this month has had a fascinating past.