Lamborghini doesn't do things by halves - and this latest 40-model-only limited edition supercar is the perfect representation of the exotic automaker going back to its bonkers traditions. Called the Centenario, as you might have guessed it's a 100-year celebration special - this time to remember company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini who was born in 1916.

Vauxhall's new British-built Astra was crowned European Car of the Year 2016 in Geneva today. The latest incarnation of the long-running family hatchback was revealed as the winner at a ceremony this afternoon in Geneva. It beat rivals including the beat the Volvo XC90, Audi A4, BMW 7 Series and Jaguar XE.

Mention the words hot hatch and fans' minds are immediately drawn to the elder statesmen of the genre but a new generation are also now on the scene second-hand, offering more modern car-like refinement (and safety). Here are five of these 2000s hot hatch heroes for less than £7,000.

One in five motors bought from dealers in 2015 were white, marking the third consecutive year it out-sold all other car colours in the UK. But while many mistakenly believe white is the most popular car colour because its a free paint choice, it seems carmakers are actually cashing in on the trend for white cars.

Auto Trader said the drop in used diesel-car values could be down to an influx of fleet vehicles entering the market, while the RAC warned diesel pump prices could soon overtake petrol again.

A third of car buyers said haggling is more uncomfortable than asking for an improved salary, complaining about food in a restaurant or requesting for a free upgrade on a flight. But it's now becoming a defunct art, as dealers are scouring the web to be competitive with prices.

No motorist likes the moment when a mechanic hands over the invoice for an expensive car service, but this wouldn't be the case if we all drove electric cars that cost £94 year in maintenance bills, a study by Go Ultra Low has claimed.

Forget about airbags and parking sensors - this car has a steel forcefield, shatter-resistant windows and a gas tank lathered in the same self-healing agent used on Apache attack helicopters. Find out what else it takes to be awarded a ballistic level of protection from Germany's Federal Office of Criminal Investigation.

Almost a third of all drivers over the age of 65 have a medical condition such as visual impairment, diabetes or epilepsy, but half fail to disclose this to the DVLA so they can stay on the road.

If you'd spent almost £2m on a car, you'd be itching to have a go. But before Vulcan buyers take delivery the hypercars, they must be shown how to use it by racing drivers. Aston Martin didn't invite the first group of owners to a wet and miserable test track in the UK to give them their Vulcan shakedown last week - instead they flew the six individuals to the Yas Marina F1 circuit in Abu Dhabi for three days of tuition from its own factory race drivers.

Ever wondered what your car really says about you? BMW 3 Series owners should be happy in the knowledge that their car suggests they have good taste, though not that they're necessarily well off.

The legendary Renault Alpine roared back to life today as the carmaker revealed its svelte new sportscar - two decades after it killed off the much-loved marque. With looks harking back to the famous Alpines of the past - now considered highly collectible classics - the new 21st century lightweight Alpine mid-engined sports coupe can hit 62mph in 4.5 seconds and will set buyers back £50,000

Kwik Fit claims we are driving more thanks to cheaper fuel and a small percentage of drivers even bought less efficient cars, while others admitted to driving faster. Its survey said that more than four million motorists had taken advantage of the 20 per cent fall in pump prices since January 2014 by driving an average of 79 more miles each month

Experts have said we will have to wait some time for autonomous cars, with all vehicles predicted to be 'highly autonomous' by 2040 but not fully driverless until 10 years later. And when this does happen in 34 years time, 95 per cent of today's traffic collisions won't take place.Rob Hull

Classic cars make a great investment, but it's not just sought-after collectibles that are providing strong financial returns .Porsche's Macan is in such demand that used prices are £5k more expensive than buying one of the SUVs new.

Selling a car can be stressful, time consuming and pricey, especially if you find it just won't budge in a congested second-hand market. But that doesn't have to be the case if you follow these tips to valuing your vehicle and getting it sold from a leading car-sales expert.

Don't get on the wrong side of Elon Musk, pictured left, if you want a Tesla; if you do, he could leave you without a car. That's what's happened to one buyer Stewart Alsop, pictured right, who after penning an open letter to the American carmaker's CEO to complain about a customer event, had his purchase of a Model X, pictured inset, rescinded by the vehicle boss.

Jaguar's much-anticipated F-Pace is finally here, after what seemed like an eternity of rumours, official hints and 'unofficial' spyshots. And we've had our first taste, two months before the UK launch.

Move over USA, apparently Britain is after one of your crowns. Unfortunately, it's not one to shout about too much. According to the motor insurance provider, almost four in five of all minor injury compensation claims made in the UK are for whiplash - that compares to 65 per cent in the US.

It is one of Britain's most iconic and long-lived vehicles, loved by drivers from the Queen to James Bond. But the last Land Rover Defender, perhaps the most recognisable off-road car, will cease production on Friday. It may be best known for wading through mud, floods or desert sand - but the Land Rover has been popularised by the Royal Family, film-makers and even football managers.

250 people in the UK have registered a genuine interested in buying one, but with fewer than 28 expected to be available for the UK market the fight is well and truly for those wanting a Ford GT.

The Jaguar F-Type SVR is a hardcore take on its flagship sports car, promising more performance and plummeting jawlines than before. Here's the details of the new motor, which can hit 200mph and do 0 to 60mph in just 3.7 seconds, leaked more than a month before it was due to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

The study found that 55 per cent of motorists don't not have a clue what to do with a jack and a locking nut. But less than half of cars come with a spare wheel in 2016 - so does it matter?

A study by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) found that a two-minute delay to every car journey made in a year equates to an astonishing loss to the UK economy of around £16 billion. After a 2009 trial switching off lights at the notorious Cabstand Junction, in Portishead near Bristol, traffic jams eased and the lights were removed - an approach the researchers want to see across the country.

Local authorities competed for a share of the pot, with Nottingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes and London being the big winners of the electric-vehicle investment, the DfT confirmed on Monday. The new initiative could spark a huge development in technology for electric cars, with proposals including new street lights that double as charging points and 25,000 free-to-use parking spaces for plug-in cars.

The Wraith is the smallest, and most powerful Rolls-Royce of the moment, but with a price tag of £235k is it a car you can really enjoy driving every day? We used it as a daily commuter through the city, on twisty B-roads and mundane motorways to find out in our real-life test drive.

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders came as Nissan announced a £26.5m investment in battery production for electric cars in Sunderland, where the Infiniti Q30 is also built. More than 1.58m cars were made in the UK in 2015, and car exports totalled more than 1.2m.

Defeat devices or not, the vast majority of diesel cars emit far more than the legal limit allows. That's according to new research revealed by Which? on Wednesday. It said 38 of the 300 cars it had tested in the last three years couldn't even qualify for emissions standards set more than two decades ago.

Want to see the treatment you get when you buy a half a million pound motor? Now's your chance to find out. We went behind the scenes to see how customers design and collect super-luxury cars. Rob Hull, took a trip to Goodwood to see what happens when buyers are invited for the full Rolls-Royce experience.

You now have the chance to win your very first car back, as Direct Line has launched a 'First car, first love' competition that will source one driver's original vehicle. But what if you don't want to re-own your first car, like four models This is Money team members had (pictured)?

Sir Stirling Moss won 16 Grand Prix at speeds exceeding 150mph - now he drives an electric car with a 50-mile range. He is one of the 557 UK drivers who currently own an offbeat two-seater runabout Renault Twizy. The racing legend joins us for a test drive to tell us why he loves them.

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.

I booked my car in for a service through Servicing Stop, which offers to handle the whole process for you. But the garage it arranged replaced the barely worn brake pads and discs and charged me £441 for the parts.

Investing in a classic car is all about timing - get it right and you'll be revelling in automotive glory and a healthier bank balance. Classic car expert Paul Michaels, who makes a living out of investing in the right vehicles, gives us his picks - from the very top end of the market to a more affordable buy.

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.