Mini's recently launched Clubman is looking to take the premium hatchback crown but Audi's A3 Sportback isn't about to give up its position as the class benchmark without a fight. What Car? pitched two similarly equipped, powered and priced diesels against each other to see if the newcomer upsets the status quo.
Jaguar's new supercar-spec F-Type SVR took actress Michelle Rodriguez to 201mph this week - and it also revealed a former speedster that's making an exclusive return.
Blue car sales have soared in the city, up 340 per cent compared to this time last year when Leicester City FC were rock bottom in the Premiership and facing near-certain relegation.
Half of us admit to driving further to avoid having to pull off parallel parking - so how much does the increasingly popular parking option cost on top models? With a raft of parking aids now widely available on new cars, from sensors to reversing cameras, we've taken a look at how much extra you have to pay to spare your parking blushes.
Standing for Retractable Fastback, the MX-5 RF is due to go on sale next year for around £21K. And it's arguably the hardest looking version yet with an intricate folding roof.
The models, conversions of the iconic D-Type race car, will be hand-built by Jaguar's specialist Classic division with each one meeting the exact specification as they appeared 59 years ago.
This could be the ultimate hot-hatch face off: two family-size hatchbacks fitted with high-performance turbocharged engines and four-wheel drive that have already gained a cult following. But which one is best?
Speeding was the motoring offence most punished with a FPN - a shocking two million received an on-the-spot ticket for not wearing their seat belt.
TVR, which brought us bonkers cars like the Cerbera, Griffith and Tuscan will produce its all-new model at a production facility in Ebbw Vale, 40 miles north of Aston's plant.
Racing legend Sir Stirling Moss is a hands-on buy-to-let landlord, as likely to be found touching up paint work as he is enthusing about the sport that made him world famous. Moss has been a keen investor for decades, focusing mainly on properties and cars. He tells us about his life in Me & my money.
But industry experts suggested drivers shouldn't celebrate too soon: some warned fuel costs could still increase in the near future if oil prices continue to climb above the $40 mark.
Despite claiming that a pothole is repaired every 15 seconds, a report said councils are failing to contend with the backlog of new-found craters appearing on routes in their areas.
With the Range Rover Evoque overdue a refresh after almost five years on the market, Land Rover has opted to steer away from wholesale changes to a package that's already much-loved. We test one and respond to a reader's questions about reliability and practicality.
Negotiating on the price of a new car can be stressful, but trying to sell your car back to a dealership can be equally, if not more, frustrating. Here are eight moves you should make to get a good deal.
Comparison site Confused.com found that half of Britons want drivers over 70 years old to resit their driving test every three years
Other than the sale price, there's nothing big about the P50. It's not only the smallest mass production car of all time, it's also one of the slowest - the 4.5hp 49cc engine means a top speed of 38mph. It also weighs the same as a household washing machine and starred in a memorable episode of Top Gear.
London tops the list of gridlock-plagued cities, with 101 hours of delays for the average commuter last year, followed by Los Angeles (81 hours) and Washington D.C.
Malicious car damage claims have risen this year with a growing number of policy holders reporting scratches keyed into bodywork, snapped-off wing mirrors and broken windows.
Classic cars may have proved great investments, but for many ownership also comes with plenty of frustration.They can end up cursing a classic, which doesn't start when they want to use it and suffers a steady drip of things that go wrong - more than eating up any rise in value. But what if you could make money out of your classic car and get it to pay its way?
If you've ever received a parking fine you'll know just how annoying it is but from today the system is getting easier to use with a new free online platform.
A hike in VED for diesel buyers could raise £500m a year in additional taxes, according to campaigners - funds that could be used to support a new diesel-car scrappage scheme.
Rolls-Royce's new Dawn convertible can cruise the boulevards and hit 62mph in under 5 seconds. Designed to help owners celebrate 'the good life', it had its official global launch in South Africa's fabled winelands in the Cape - one of the luxury playground stops in the hedonistic lives of the world's jet-setters. Ray Massey put the luxury soft-top to the test.
Designed and built with women in mind, the new Evoque focuses on fun, but still does the business. Danella Bagnall was engineering project director - the first female in that job at Land Rover.
Spring is the time many people think about investing in a classic car. Here, TOBY WALNE explains how to buy one without breaking the bank - and make some money on the journey too.
The GT500 Shelby Cobra, which was formerly owned by ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, was used as a 'beauty car' in the film and toured the world to promote the movie. The seller in Keighley, West Yorkshire, has listed it for sale for £99,989.
The 29-year-old Capri 280 'Brooklands' set another marker in the astonishing rise of fast Fords in recent years, when it went under the hammer and sold for a record price.
Horn, who took the CEO job in January 2014, stepped down with immediate effect to 'pursue other opportunities', a statement said on Wednesday.
According to a survey of 1,419 car owners, 37 per cent said they don't feel confident enough to change a wheel - and figures from breakdown services back those stats up.
Some 39 per cent of motorists in England and Wales had their tyres, bodywork or other parts of their cars affected after hitting a pothole, an AA poll of 25,208 drivers found.
The 1954 Lagonda Drophead Coupe will go under the hammer with a guide price of £350,000-£450,000 and pre-dates the first mention of an Aston Martin in a Bond book by five years.
Bikers should replace their helmets every five years because they degrade over time due to a combination of wear and tear, harmful cleaning products and hair gel.
Have you contemplated fitting your car with a rear spoiler, a louder exhaust or even just a racing stripe? We reveal the top 10 modifications that''ll send insurance costs spiralling. And even changing the paint colour or having a sat-nav fitted could invalidate your policy, a price comparison site has warned.
Perth and Kinross Council has officially redefined what a pothole is, in order to cut its road repairs budget. It has declared potholes must now be 60mm (2.4in) deep before the council fills them.
The flaw, which also affects the eNV200 van, was exposed by tech blogger Troy Hunt this week, finding functionality in the car could be controlled remotely when not in motion.
From a 177mph Porsche and a tiny BMW packed with 365 horsepower to a Prius that's greener (and cleverer) than ever, BEN OLIVER unveils the leaders of the pack in 2016.
Britain's supercar makers are rivalling the best that the Italians and Germans have to offer. Here's our three of the best of British soon to grace the roads.
The Ford Fiesta, our bestselling car ever, spent its seventh year at the top of the UK sales charts. But British drivers are increasingly looking beyond standard hatchbacks.
Hypercars may have stolen the headlines at the first main European motor show of the year, but there were plenty of affordable motors being showcased for the first time that should get your blood pumping. We've also picked the three new models you might question.
Officially launched on the eve of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, it's been dubbed the 'world's most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car' to be built.
The brand, which claims to have already invested a total £2 billion into the Wiltshire factory, said the move 'demonstrated its long-term commitment to manufacturing in the UK'.
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.
British luxury car makers - or, more precisely, luxury car brands made in the UK, as many are foreign owned - have never had it so good, as their Geneva presence showed.
Amidst a raft of supercar reveals in Switzerland this week, Aston Martin's DB11 - the much rumoured and leaked replacement for the DB9 - created one of the biggest stirs on Tuesday afternoon.
The latest incarnation of Vauxhall's long-running Astra family hatchback was revealed as the winner at a ceremony this afternoon in Geneva.
Dressed as a mechanic, English comedian Simon Brodkin poked fun at the Volkswagen emissions scandal during the company's presentation at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
McLaren, based in Woking, Surrey, is Britain's newest car maker, and with models costing as much as £2m it is aiming itself at the very top end of the market.
The luxury supercar's top speed has been artificially limited to 261 mph for road use - on derestricted German autobahns. But an unlimited version will hit a maximum speed 'significantly' higher.
Wild new supercars and swift sports utility vehicles are set to dominate next week's Geneva Motor Show. But will the top car be a Bugatti or a Vauxhall?
More than three in four companies within the UK motor industry said remaining in Europe would be best for their business, according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Nissan workers won't just be driving their car to work in the near future, they'll be powering the lights in the office with it too. The carmaker plans to use 64 Leafs to gather electricity from the grid.
Despite not legally old enough to even apply for a driving licence let alone hold one, some under the age of 17 have also been successfully prosecuted for drink and drug driving, the insurer found.
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.
F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham - who reveals in our interview that she is giving up her sports car to accommodate her growing family - is a familiar motor-racing face.
The AA has written to the Chancellor urging him to shun the chance to increase fuel duty in the Budget after the cost of diesel and unleaded has fallen in recent months.
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.
When quizzed about the upcoming retests, Jones said £650,000 had been set aside as an initial budget and that the Government would not be seeking funding from car manufacturers.
Efficient, eco-friendly - and now excellent to drive? Well, yes, actually; Toyota's hybrid saloon is better than ever from behind the wheel, according to AutoCar's test report.
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.
A prototype of Aston Martin's first-ever SUV crossover was revealed yesterday at the future factory site where production versions will be hand-built from 2020.
The government has warned to carmakers not to try to game the system as consumers, keen to take advantage of the current offer, stage a last-minute race to the showrooms.
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.
Potholes cause £3m worth of damage to cars in the UK each year, but Ford is developing a system designed to soften the suspension-smashing symptoms of driving on the nation's ravaged roads.
A flurry of websites have sprung up offering drivers the chance to slash fuel bills by driving fellow workers to their place of work. But a significant minority of insurance policies do not cover this.
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.
Maserati's latest car is a switch from the norm for the Italian brand, following in the footsteps of rivals by releasing its first ever SUV. Think of it as a sprinter in a Sumo suit.
Sold throughout company canteens, the carmaker's version of the classic German dish, which features sausages covered in a spicy sauce, is said to be delicious.
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.
Suspect your partner's up to no good? Do they drive a VW? If so, the chances are your hunch is right, according to data provided by IllicitEncounters.com, a dating site for married people.
The car, one of 10 lots as part of the 'Spectre - The Auction' event at Christie's London King Street on Thursday, didn't even appear in the flick and the buyer won't be able to use it 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.
You want a family-size saloon with a premium badge? You, sir or madam, want a BMW 3 Series. Or do you? What Car?now says Audi's A4 is the best in class. Rob Hull tried it out
It's Monte Carlo or bust for Renault. The company is gambling that now is the time to revive a classic brand, Alpine, which it killed off 20 years ago. Porsche, Audi and BMW should be worried.
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 worrying statistic from RAC Insurance amounts to approximately 700,000 motorists on UK roads - and the report also found that 18 per cent of all drivers said they would not notify their insurer.
Of the 2.6 million new cars bought in 2015, more than half a million were white. But according to car valuations experts, white models could become less desirable in the future.
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
Customers can pay 25 per cent of the repair bill at at Halfords Autocentre garages on the day they pick up their car and then pay the balance interest-free over the following three months.
Before you channel your inner Hoff and shop for a new leather jacket, you'll need to find some serious cash and start learning Italian phrases for this KITT replica for sale.
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
Almost half of motorists believe the influx of speed humps, mini roundabouts and chicanes is causing unnecessary damage to cars, a study claims.
The newly beautified car, which was discovered in a barn in Cernay, France, in late 2013 will go on show at the London Classic Car Show after experts spent a challenging 2,956 hours restoring it.
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
Cars bought on finance were up 10% last year, but there is also a bigger risk for used buyers, with My Car Check posting a 16% rise in the number of unpaid finance alerts
Scotland cut the drink-driving limit from 80mg per 100ml of blood to 50mg in December 2014. If the Scottish experiment is successful, England and Wales could be set to follow suit.
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.
Kia's Sportage has become a common sight on UK roads, as drivers have taken its SUV style to their hearts. A new version is hitting the showrooms, Ray Massey puts it to the test.
You may find yourself asking why this shed of a 4x4 is demanding such big bucks, but, according to the owner, it's part of Land Rover's history as it's the first diesel model off the 1957 assembly line.
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.
As well as a new engine, this Carerra 4S has plenty of other additions, including a tweak exterior and interior and uprated suspension. Does this make it the ultimate 911?
The UK car market shifted more motors in the first month than it has for 11 years, but scandal-hit VW sold nearly 2,000 fewer cars.
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.
A car names says a lot about the vehicle you're driving. So imagine the dilemma you face when the new model you're about to launch shares a name with a virus that's causing global concern.
Ford has revealed plans to trim its workforce in Europe under plans to save the carmaker $200million a year and focus on more profitable SUVs and larger cars.
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.
For super-wealthy owners with deep pockets, the luxury car-maker has created a hamper set costing £22,000 that fits into the boot of its new Bentayga.
As Nissan's Sunderland plant celebrates its 30th anniversary its Japanese owner announced plans last week to spend £26.5m expanding the battery-making facility, to mark the occasion.
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.
The investment will support a range of technologies but will also help spearhead simulation trials for autonomous vehicles, paving the way for on-road testing in the near future.
Next time you're stationary on the M25 or routed to the spot on the M4, think to yourself: it could be worse.
That's because 8milion of the nation's 38m drivers admit to rarely ever using motorways.
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.
Car owners are being urged to undertake simple maintenance checks themselves, like replacing light bulbs and windscreen wipers, to avoid MOT fails and save money.
The DeLorean Motor Company in Humble, Texas, has announced that replicas of the 1982 model will begin production by early next year. The company will make about 300 vehicles.
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.
New measures include closer inspection of official test centres, spot checks for manufacturers and financial penalties for carmakers selling cars that don't comply with the emissions limits.
Getting caught up in a traffic jam caused by roadworks only to find the coned-off area has no fluorescent jackets in sight could soon come to an end under new proposals to ease congestion.
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.
Of the 1,888 drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs and screened on the spot, 931 tested positive - more convictions in a month than the whole of 2014.
The AA has warned of the dangers of going into autopilot at the wheel, as it reveals research showing one in seven admit to not remembering the end of their journey.
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?
One in four drivers struggles to park their car properly, according to a new report. Many motorists admitted leaving their car far away from their destination in order to get a easier parking space.
A matchbox-sized device with a built-in Sim card plugs into the car and lets an insurer monitor your car remotely, including driving behaviour, fuel efficiency and the state of the vehicle.
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.
Last week giant French car group PSA Peugeot-Citroen unveiled its new, upmarket and upgraded DS3 super-mini range comprising a hatchback and open-topped cabriolet.
Bentley's Bentayga must be able to tackle serious tracks, slopes and countryside, yet it must also be able to waft along the highways in perfect ease and gentle peace. But can it do it all?
Nissan's Qashqai has long been the benchmark, but can it fend off the Renault Kadjar and Peugeot 3008? All three go head-to-head in this compact SUV group test.
Amidst all the recent scandal, Volkswagen has released a super-efficient petrol version of its volume-selling Golf hatchback. Tester find it's 18 per cent less economical than figures.
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.
Winter weather warnings means the demand for 4x4s is about to sky rocket. To help you choose the best one for you, AutoTrader has listed its ten best SUVs for different requirements.
When buying a new small car with a £10k budget you can end up with a cracker... or a cracker joke.
There are some ultra-compact vehicles we recommend, and others we recommend avoiding.
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.
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to an agreement that all new cars sold by 2050 will be zero emissions vehicles. In the meantime, here is a list of the best hybrid cars you can buy today.
Audi's TT Coupe has proven a consistent winner. It's rapid, handles well and has strong residuals. It's perfect for a single person or a couple, but which one should you go for?
It might weigh almost two tonnes, but Jaguar's XJR will match a Ferrari 360 Spider in a 0-62mph drag race. But is the updated model good enough to compete with the luxury German rivals?
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. Which is best?
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 and restore it for them.
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.
Ford's plans to link vehicles to appliances has come under fire from a cyber security guru who said the technology could make it easy for hackers to steal cars connected to homes.
Thinking about buying an Jaguar F-Pace SUV? You best be willing to wait. That's because, despite not going on sale until the spring, the carmaker has said it may take nine months to get the keys.
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.
An almost unused 1985 Escort RS Turbo Series 1 (pictured) sold for a world record £60,188 at the Classic Motor Show, with other fast Fords also attracting a bidding frenzy.
We drafted in the expertise of Paul Michaels - a man who makes a living out of buying the right collectible cars - to deliver five cars primed for classic status.
The 1960 Ferrari 250 GT that sold for £6.6m at a charity auction was far from museum ready - 100,000 miles on the clock, blemished paint and leaking oil are some of the signs of wear and tear.
The newly beautified car, which was discovered in a barn in Cernay, France, in late 2013 will go on show at the London Classic Car Show after experts spent a challenging 2,956 hours restoring it.
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.
The tale of the tiny car that sold for big bucks
This dinky Peel P50 might only be 1.3m long but someone in the US just paid $176,000 for it
London named most congested city in the world - with people wasting over 100 hours stuck in traffic a year
Mazda's new MX-5 RF with a Transformer-like roof that could convert much-loved car's image
From hairdresser to hard-nut
Petrified of parallel parking? As its revealed how much drivers hate it, we find out how much it costs to get a car that parks itself
Chancellor freezes tax on petrol and diesel for the sixth year running
Osborne's fuel duty Ice Age continues
A classic comeback: Jaguar to make nine ultra-exclusive XKSS sports cars lost in factory fire 59 years ago
Each one will cost in excess of £1m
Millions of drivers and homeowners face price hikes as the Government raises insurance tax twice in a year
New Bugatti Chiron is the ultimate Top Trumps car
261mph hypercar that can do 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds and costs £1.9m
Revived sportscar legend TVR follows in Aston Martin's footsteps with new factory in Wales
Is Wales the new hub for British car-making?
Sir Stirling Moss on his life investing in cars and property
'It's extraordinary drivers get £30m... when I began I got 25% of the money to get the car on the track'
I love the Evoque's looks but should I be worried about unreliability and a small boot?
We put the baby Range Rover to the test
Worried about getting ripped off when selling your car to a dealer? Former salesman reveals his tips to get the best price
Been slapped with an unfair parking fine?
It's now easier to fight back thanks to a free online tool
Not fit to be behind the wheel?
17,000 over-70s had their licences stripped last year - and two-fifths of us know a driver we aren't sure is safe
Has the new Ford Focus RS got what it takes to beat the Volkswagen Golf R?
The ultimate hot hatches put to the test
Received a fine for parking, speeding or not wearing a seat belt? You're not alone as 28million are dished out in just a decade
The £54,000 Ford Capri
Factory-fresh classic car with just 936 miles on the clock sold for a record price at auction
Manchester named the UK's car-keying capital as insurer reveals spate of vehicle vandalism claims this year
The Shelby Mustang GT500 driven by Nicolas Cage in hit movie from 2000 is for sale on Auto Trader
Get it before it's Gone in Sixty Seconds
New diesel buyers should be forced to pay £800 more in car tax as punishment for pollution
A hike in VED for diesel buyers could raise £500m a year
Motorists could face a 'dreaded double whammy' on fuel costs if the Chancellor does ramp up fuel duty, the RAC warns
Tesla plugs in to retail shopping
American electric car maker to open new UK showrooms
Rolls-Royce claims the Dawn is its sexiest car ever, so what's it like to drive?
RAY MASSEY tests the new £250k convertible
Government tax hike pushes car insurance prices higher, with over-50s hit the most, while technology helps cut costs for young
Classic cars are not as pricey as you might think... and, if properly looked after, can drive home a racy return
Vauxhall Astra named European Car of the Year as British-built hatchback beats Volvo XC90 and Mazda MX-5 to prestigious award
Forget Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Bugatti, these are the top 10 everyday cars launched at Geneva 2016 you should get excited about
Let's raise the roof
RAY MASSEY goes topless in Range Rover's eagerly awaited Evoque Convertible
UK motor industry votes firmly in favour of Britain remaining in the EU, as thriving carmakers keep an eye on exports
Duke of Edinburgh's 1954 Aston Martin with Bond-like gadgets is available at auction
Expected to achieve £450,000
VW US president Michael Horn resigns with deadline imminent for multi-billion dollar government settlement over emissions scandal
Bond will need deep pockets if he wants an upgrade
Aston Martin unveils all-new £155,000 DB11 at Geneva Motor Show - and it's one hell of a looker
Two in five motorcyclists are putting their safety at risk by wearing helmets past their use-by dates
A third of car owners can't change a wheel without a mechanic's help - but one in ten aren't confident to fill up with fuel alone
How pimping your ride will pummel your premiums
The ten car modifications that will see insurance costs soar
Is now a good time to buy diesel?
Average used car values fall below petrol for the first time ever
Rusting in peace, the £60,000 'fab' Jag
3.8-litre E-Type that had become 'part of a hedge' sold at auction - and could be worth millions once it's refurbished
13 million drivers have had their cars damaged by potholed roads in the past two years
Is this the maddest Lamborghini yet?
The 217mph Centenario is revealed in Geneva... and even at £1.64m it's already sold out
Meet the woman behind the Evoque Convertible, Range Rover's hottest new car designed to appeal to a new generation of buyers
Ahead of the curve: Posh, plug-in or crossover?
We spot three cars that are quickly becoming British favourites...
Beware the car share trap: Motorists risk having their cover cancelled if they regularly offer colleagues a lift to work
The cars that charge your building!
Nissan to power new state-of-the-art French HQ with vehicles storing energy in the car park
The safest car in the world?
New bulletproof Maybach S600 Guard can withstand a rocket-propelled grenade attack and has a self-healing fuel tank - but will cost you £438k
Honda invests £200m into Swindon plant after confirming new Civic hatchback will be built there no matter the outcome of the EU referendum
Is white the most popular new car colour because it's free?
Not anymore, 80% of best-selling models charge at least £250 extra for it
AA urges Chancellor to not use lower petrol prices as an incentive to increase fuel duty in the Budget
A child a week prosecuted for dangerous driving
Insurer uncovers a spike in under-17s being convicted behind the wheel
Taxpayers will stump up for UK retesting of vehicle emissions following the VW scandal to ensure independence, says roads minister
Nissan disables Leaf electric car app after revelation that hackers can switch on the heater to drain the battery
The best of British: Three supercars set to take on the cream of the German and Italian competition
Is this the first 300mph road car?
RAY MASSEY hears how Bugatti's new £2m Chiron is set to smash current record
British supercar maker McLaren puts pedal to the metal with plans to invest £1bn developing 15 vehicles over next six years
Has motherhood slowed F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham down?
Never! She is swapping her sports car for the new Jaguar SUV
Aston Martin's DBX crossover revealed at its new home as prototype car takes centre-stage for Welsh factory announcement
Not just cheating emissions
VW drivers are most likely to be adulterers, according to study by dating site for married people
New study finds more than half of motorists can't change a wheel - but do they really need to know how to fit a spare anymore?
Is the Audi A4 really worthy of the 'Car of the Year' accolade?
We spent a week with What Car?'s award winner to find out
The Toyota Prius has always been 'efficient' and 'eco-friendly' but never exciting... until now: We test the new hybrid that's good to drive
Is haggling a dead art?
More than half of buyers pay asking price for a used car as dealers price-check local rivals
Physical disabilities, heart conditions, strokes: Just three of the serious medical issues 1m motorists over 65 aren't declaring so they can continue driving
Drivers dash to buy electric cars before the £5,000 taxpayer subsidies on green vehicles are slashed next week
Is it right to pick white?
One in five new cars was that colour last year - but will this affect their future value when it's time to sell?
Forget the Martinis - bidders are left shaken and stirred as James Bond's Spectre Aston Martin DB10 raises £2.4m at charity auction
A quarter of motorists who have points on their licence keep endorsements secret from their car insurer
Would you buy the Marmite Maserati? Italian carmaker wades into luxury 4x4s with its grand-tourer SUV Levante
Switching to electric cars would save us £306 a year on garage bills, claims low emissions vehicles campaign group
Aston Martin's new DBX crossover will be built in Wales creating 1,000 UK jobs as carmaker reveals new factory plan
The blue-collar supercar scramble
The outrageous tactics some hopeful buyers are using to target the handful of Ford GTs coming to the UK
Britain's drivers stuck 1million new cars worth £16.2bn on finance last year - as experts warn over the rise of debt-saddled used motors
New Renault Alpine revealed as French carmaker harks back to its classic sportscars to revive the famous brand
Volvo owners to enjoy 'keyless motoring' as new models next year will be locked and operated by smartphone app
Ford recreates 1.2 miles of cratered roads to develop system to protect your car from suspension-pummelling potholes
Are you making it difficult to sell your car?
The secrets to correctly valuing your vehicle and getting it sold
Keep calm and batter your car with £76m worth of road humps
Drivers complain of damage caused by UK's traffic-calming boom
'Buongiorno Michael': Talking Knight Rider replica car up for auction... but you'll have to learn Italian to speak to this KITT
She's electric!
Is Volvo's new hybrid XC90 the king of the SUVs? RAY MASSEY puts it to the test
A vision of the future
RAY MASSEY takes a look at Renault's 2017 Alpine sports car and a raft of other models you can expect to see soon
Want to make a good first impression?
The BMW 3 Series is the car for you - German favourite is best at making drivers appear more attractive
How much? Owner of first diesel Land Rover puts tatty 4x4 up for sale for £200,000 - and it doesn't even come with the prized engine
Britain's motorists reap the rewards of cheaper petrol and diesel by driving 3.8bn extra miles a year, claims report
Government injects £20m into driverless car projects as crusade to start autonomous car tests on UK's public roads kicks off
UK new-car market posts best January figures for 11 years but Volkswagen bucks the trend with dwindling sales down 14%
Owners are Macan a profit
Massive demand for Porsche's SUV have sent used values soaring up to 25 per cent higher than they were when new
Driverless cars will prevent 95% of all traffic collisions - but experts say the technology won't be perfected until 2050
In two decades it's gone from an also-ran to one of the Britain's favourite SUVs
RAY MASSEY checks out Kia's new Sportage
Is this as good as it gets for drivers?
Petrol and diesel prices may have bottomed as oil recovers from 12-year low, RAC warns
Investing in the best of British
Six home-grown classic cars tipped for a handsome return in 2016
Ford to streamline vehicle range and cut its workforce in Europe which could hit hundreds of UK jobs
Put through its paces early
A sneak test of Jaguar's highly-anticipated F-Pace SUV before it hits showrooms in April
The car giant that conquered Britain
How Nissan combined Eastern efficiency with western workmanship
The customer ISN'T always right
Elon Musk takes exception to Tesla buyer's letter of complaint and cancels his $130k car
What's it like to use a £300,000 car in real-life?
From parking stresses, to the gearbox that knows the open road ahead, we test the Rolls-Royce Wraith
One in five or 8m British motorists won't use the country's motorways because of safety fears and lack of confidence
Car giant Tata re-brands latest model that had already appeared in a big-budget advert with Lionel Messi - as Zica name is too close to Zika virus
Is an all-wheel drive turbo-charged Porsche 911 a step too far for traditionalists?
We test the latest Carerra 4S Coupe
UK named as the world's whiplash capital as car-shunt claims make up 80% of all personal injury requests - more than the US
Asda cuts diesel to 97.7p as Osborne claims collapsing oil price is good for us all (but AA insists pump prices are not falling fast enough)
Councils and utility firms could be fined £5K a day for unmanned roadworks under Government plans to ease traffic disruption
The Bentley Bentayga revealed
RAY MASSEY puts it through its paces in the desert around Palm Springs to see if it's worth the money
Spot-checks for cars on sale and financial penalties for cheats
New plans being put forward to prevent a repeat of VW's scandal
Lamp posts with charging points and free parking for green cars
Four cities get £40m pot to improve electric-car infrastructure
If you can't quite stretch to a new Bentley, how about its bespoke picnic hamper - which costs more than a family car
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London's first driverless cars will take to the city's streets this summer as part of £8 million Gateway project
Half of MOT faults are avoidable
Owners told to carry out simple checks as it's revealed 38% of cars fail the test first time
HALF of drivers 'drugalysed' during the festive period tested positive
Leading campaigners to call for a year-round crackdown
Drivers avoid using car so they don't lose their spot in the street - while property owners rake in £2m renting out parking spaces
British car makers enjoy best year in a decade as they shatter records for number of vehicles exported
Defeat devices an 'open secret' at Volkswagen for almost a decade
German newspaper claims to have seen leaked results from VW's internal investigation
Is this the ultimate modern-day Jaguar?
British marque creates ballistic 200mph F-Type SVR
How your kettle could steal your car
Cyber security expert says Ford's plans to link vehicles to smart home-hubs will leave owners susceptible to hackers
The dirtiest cars revealed
Study finds 95% of diesels exceed nitrogen oxides threshold - with one 15 times the legal level
Europe's industry commissioner calls on VW boss to compensate emissions-scandal car owners in same way US drivers will be
Motorists in the North East, hold your heads high - a leading car insurer's 'blackboxes' show you're the best drivers in the UK
A trip down memory-loss lane
The drivers who can't recall part of their journey - and young are the biggest culprits with a quarter admitting to zoning out
There's money in that motor! A whopping £78m is rattling around in Britain's cup holders, gloveboxes and door pockets
The £100 car insurance hike
AA report said premiums rose by 20% in a year with false whiplash claims accounting for half the leap
Breakdown bust-up
RAC gets the AA's TV advert banned after crying foul over claims made by rival
Would you enter a competition to be reunited with your first motor?
A third who said their original car was their most loved would, but we're not so sure...
Big insurers call driverless cars summit as new technology threatens to slash insurance premiums
Car for sale: One careful owner, 1,130 miles, £1.8 million
This super-rare used Bugatti Veyron may have an outrageous price, but wait till you see the running costs
Renault to recall 15,000 vehicles to check emissions systems work in all temperatures - a week after French carmaker said it did not use cheat devices
Ever wondered what it's like to pick up a brand new Rolls-Royce?
We collected a £300,000 car to find out - and got 20 facts you won't believe
Now that's a pacesetter!
Jaguar struggles to match F-Pace demand with buyers forced to wait up to 9 months for sporty SUVs
Average price for fully-comprehensive car cover rises to £672 as motorists see steepest rise in five years
LEE BOYCE: The Chancellor could find himself in a bit of pickle with motorists come March if oil prices continue to fall...
Existing funds won't cover the cost of repairing potholes warns RAC as it reveals damage to cars is up 24%
New year, new metal: The cars to look out for at the Detroit motor show in January
All-new fifth generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class headlines a raft of new cars - RAY MASSEY takes a closer look...
Is this the car that'll make you forget about the emissions scandal?
BUDD-e MPV is the first to use new electric-car platform VW hopes will repair its reputation
Renault shares plunge as it emerges factories were raided in emissions probe - but the French carmaker denies cheating like VW
Fuel may hit 86p a litre if cost of a barrel of oil falls to $10 - cheaper than bottled water
Car sales race ahead to hit a record high boosted by cheap credit, low interest rates and competitive deals
Volkswagen owners won't be receiving compensation
UK boss says money will be better spent speeding up recall process
Petrol prices could drop as low as 90p a litre
RAC predicts further savings after supermarket giants drop diesel below £1
Cool car collection! 16 vintage vehicles bought over half a century by an air-conditioning tycoon are being sold off for £1.7million after his death
'Have you seen my car keys?' The dreaded question that could now cost drivers £215 as cost of replacement keys soars 30%...
British luxury car-maker Bentley suffers near 10% drop in global sales as latest victim of the China crisis where buyers dropped by a third
Rolls-Royce posts first drop in sales in six years as it shifts seven per cent fewer cars than record-breaking 2014
Could an F1 legend's favourite car really be this tiny electric runabout? We meet SIR STIRLING MOSS to test the Renault Twizy
How it took one phone call for my bank to pay me £3,500!
Banks put aside £1bn for mis-sold current accounts.
Meltdown at Vodafone: Bungled bills, call centres driving you mad, letters ignored all caused by - surprise, surprise...
- a massive computer failure...
Britain and Europe feel economic pain: Recovery is 'too fragile' 'too slow', warns IMF chief
Cut your bills with Npower's Feel Good Fix tariff
- £218 cheaper than the average Big Six standard deal.
Jaguar Land Rover races ahead to record sales with a vehicle sold every two minutes last month
Official SMMT figures.
Equitable Life hikes fees by 50% as it prepares to close some of its funds in move which will affect 77,000 savers
BT triples charges for former broadband customers who hold on to their email address
Now £5 a month for those with other providers...
Winners and losers of new state pension revealed
Nearly TWO-THIRDS of those retiring in next four years will get less than 'flat rate' of £155, think-tank claims.
Sellers of 'prime' London homes drop asking prices by more than 10% to attract buyers
First signs of a property downturn?
Cut your bills with Npower's Feel Good Fix tariff
£218 cheaper than the average Big Six standard deal...
Star fund manager pledges lower fees: Neil Woodford throws down gauntlet to rivals
Diesel and unleaded up by 4p a litre in just one month
Higher oil costs push up prices for the first time since July.
I switched from TalkTalk to Sky in 2007 but have been charged by both ever since - now I've overpaid £1,700 and want it back!
'I'm a nurse in the 40% tax bracket - am I getting too little pension tax relief?'
Our retirement Agony Uncle Steve Webb answers your questions.
Treasury sees 70% boom in inheritance tax revenues in five years
Rising property prices sweep middle-class households into death duty fold.
Posh Pawn's James Constantinou: You don't make money in a stagnant market - I cashed in on the crash
It's official: Cash Isa rates have reached record lows as providers continue to wield axe on best buy deals
The average rate is 1.04% today...
Best trackers and ETFs for your Isa in 2016
Model investment portfolios and fund tips, plus this year's top sellers.
From buy-to-let tax changes to state pensions: How the new tax year will affect you
'I've made £810 selling unwanted items on Facebook'
Declutter your home AND earn yourself a tidy sum.
From the new Lifetime Isa to shared ownership: How to banish the first-time buyer blues
New flood insurance scheme starts this week
- but will it stop the rising cost of home cover premiums?
As B&Q; axes staff perks, fears that new living wage will threaten jobs...
A welcome pay rise for millions - or disaster for Britain plc?
SUNDAY NEWSPAPER SHARE TIPS
Epwin Group, Learning Technologies, Card Factory and Direct Line
'We've fought off Amazon on electricals but I'd be worried if I was a grocer'
Dixons Carphone boss on the EU, mergers - and his cool car
Savers cash in on rare change
Value of top 200 rare British coins jumped 6.2% in the last 12 months
SALLY HAMILTON: It's a crime against savers as 4,200 rate cuts are made since 2012
Perhaps Inspector Maigret should investigate...
Stock market winners and losers of 2016
Mining companies top returns table for shareholders so far
MIDAS SHARE TIPS
Plastic is fantastic for windows and guttering firm Epwin Group
'Blunders by the HM Revenue cost me £10 a day in fines'
TONY HETHERINGTON replies
BLACKROCK GOLD AND GENERAL FUND
Gold's looking brighter... but you still need nerves of steel
Get your state pension forecast now!
Government tests new online prediction tool for workers of all ages as overhaul looms
Are out-of-favour emerging markets making a comeback? Fund managers reckon 2016 is the year to get back in - but drip-feed your cash
INVESTMENT EXTRA.
Do you really need a £90 cable to make your new TV work?
Currys PC World upselling expensive kit which expert says does nothing a £15 cable can't do
'I paid National Insurance for 44 years and got £115 a week state pension - while people now can work for 30 years and get £133...'
- how is that fair?
Stores face axe as Sainsbury's gets OK for Argos takeover
200 outlets could be closed following £1.4billion deal.
Tesla unveils its cheapest electric car - a £25k Model 3 with 215 mile range
- and 115k have already been pre-ordered.
Hurry, you only have days to get a 0.25% Isa rate... the best you can hope for this year is the least worst Isa
SIMON LAMBERT on the worst Isa season yet.
Do you really need a £90 cable to make your new TV work?
Currys PC World upselling expensive kit which expert says does nothing a £15 cable can't do.
Estate agents work around the clock as buyers rush through property purchases
Landlord investors try to beat stamp duty rises.
Whiplash hotspots of the UK
Birmingham is 'crash for cash' capital as a dodgy car insurance claim is made every three hours.
Number of new small retailers rising by smallest amount on record with just 117 more openings than closures in 2015
Independent shops in crisis.
Top 10 freebies: From free satnav on your mobile ...
- to a £2 insurance policy that can get you free cinema tickets 52 weeks a year.
How to choose the best place to invest your Isa
Our pick of the platforms
Households hit by biggest council tax rises for a decade - with Surrey residents hit hardest
A nation of online curtain twitchers
Two in five of us look up the prices of homes owned by friends and family.
UK growth better than thought last year...
- but economy is skewed by record current account of 7% of GDP.
Only one place in the UK has seen house prices drop since 2000...
Property in Bolton has fallen 9% this century compared to 172% RISE in national average.
Is it time to bin National Savings?
As rates are slashed, here's where to get a better deal.
Wedding thieves stole my £100 gift card, but John Lewis won't help
ASK TONY.
Barclays still at top of financial complaints league with well over half a million in 2015
- while TalkTalk tops telecoms list.
Many borrowers face losing their home after signing up to an unauthorised online bank called WeRe
Landlords may soon be able to report tenants who pay rent late to credit scorers
This is Money's five favourite best buy cash Isas for 2016
Our savings picks
Jaguar's new supercar-spec F-Type SVR took actress Michelle Rodriguez to 201mph this week - and it also revealed a former speedster that's making an exclusive return.
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