Cars - Scrappage scheme information and analysis round-up
Scrappage scheme information and analysis round-up

With the scrappage scheme well and truly under way, we've collected all of our best data, analysis and advice on the government's cash-for-bangers scheme. | 08/06/2009

Cars - Checklist: Does my car qualify for scrappage?
Checklist: Does my car qualify for scrappage?

With the new government scrappage scheme set to launch, motorists will be scratching their heads over whether their car qualifies for the scheme. To see if your car qualifies, see our scrappage scheme checklist. | 14/05/2009

Cars - Which cars are built in Britain?
Which cars are built in Britain?

Buying British: In anticipation of some curiosity regarding which modern cars are built in the UK, we've produced a rundown of all of the volume cars that can lay claim to being British. | 29/04/2009

Cars - FAQ - What is a scrappage scheme?
FAQ - What is a scrappage scheme?

The government has announces a scrappage scheme in its 2009 Budget. We look at what a scrappage scheme means and explain what it might mean for you. | 22/04/2009

Cars - New road tax rates from 1 May 2009
New road tax rates from 1 May 2009

From 1 May 2009, road tax rates – also known as VED rates – will change inline with the government's overhaul towards a CO2-driven rating system. | 09/04/2009

Auto - Schumacher is not the Stig!
Schumacher is not the Stig!

Even though it was pointed out on the show that Schumacher is not The Stig, this hasn't stopped several news outlets reporting the news as official.

Auto - New Bentley Grand teaser video
New Bentley Grand teaser video

A teaser from Bentley on the new 'grand' Bentley, the long-awaited replacement for the Arnage flagship. Designed, engineered and destined to be built in Crewe, the Grand Bentley is due to launch this summer.

Auto - Honda Insight advert - Let It Shine
Honda Insight advert - Let It Shine

Honda will debut its latest TV ad ‘Let it Shine’ on April 14 to support the launch of its new hybrid car, the Insight. The ad shows 'the world’s largest LED screen' made up of Insight headlights

Auto - 2009 Ford Focus car orchestra advert
2009 Ford Focus car orchestra advert

A revised version of Ford's Beautifully Arranged advert for the Ford Focus. Musicians play a different piece of music on the musical car parts in this revised spot for 2009.

Auto - Ford Focus advert - Beautifully Arranged - Full version
Ford Focus advert - Beautifully Arranged - Full version

The full three-minute version of the Ford Focus 'Beautifully Arranged advert featuring an orchestra playing an Ode to a Ford on musical instruments made from car parts.

Motoring - Road Attack
Road Attack

A game clearly paying its dues to classic arcader Super Cars, Road Attack does what it says on the tin. Drive your car, attack others.

Motoring - Foofa Race
Foofa Race

Foofa Race is certainly one of the more playable Flash driving games on the web, being slightly reminiscent of Mario Kart and Crash Team Racer with its elements of competitive game play with power-ups and weapons to deploy while racing.

Motoring - Monkey Taxi
Monkey Taxi

We don't know whether Monkey Taxi is a thinly-veiled metaphor for police racism, or simply a very odd game. Suffice to say it involves driving around a city and picking up fares. And you're a monkey.

Motoring - Four wheel chase
Four wheel chase

There's a big galah who's stolen all yer wonga and high-tailed it to the outback. Get in the ute and catch up with the mongrel before he escapes with all your, green. (Basically this car game is set in Oz.)

Motoring - Bum's Rush car game
Bum's Rush car game

Imagine if Frogger features a tramp instead of a frog. Welcome to Bum's Rush.

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Cars - New Nissan 370Z Yellow edition
New Nissan 370Z Yellow edition
03 July 2009

Nissan will sell a new special edition of its new 370Z coupe in the shape of the 370X Yellow. It's yellow.

Cars - Ford sells 12,000 vehicles under scrappage
Ford sells 12,000 vehicles under scrappage
03 July 2009

Ford says it has taken over 12,000 order in the UK under the government's scrappage scheme, and is currently receiving 300 new orders a day under the trade-in scheme.

Cars - Right place, right time for drop-top Fiat 500C
Right place, right time for drop-top Fiat 500C
03 July 2009

“Right cars, right time, at the right price” is how Fiat sees the UK market conditions and the introduction of the 500C convertible.

Cars - Alfa Romeo 8C Spider at Goodwood
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider at Goodwood
02 July 2009

The Alfa Romeo 8C Spider will be blasting up the hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, as Alfa prepares for its centenary year.

Cars - Land Rover announces Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 prices
Land Rover announces Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 prices
02 July 2009

Prices for the new 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will start at £44,895, while the new Land Rover Discovery 4 will go on sale from £31,995. Both models go on sale in the UK from 1 September.

Fiat UK's Humberstone sees virtual future for car-buying
03 July 2009

Fiat UK boss Andrew Humberstone wants to radically alter the way we buy cars and thinks the internet is the way to achieve it.

Car production down again in May
22 June 2009

Car production was down by 43 per cent on the same month in 2008, though the drop was smaller than previous months.

40 Citroen dealerships to go
16 June 2009

Citroen will terminate 40 dealerships in a shake-up of its UK network.

Weststar may buy LDV's assets
11 June 2009

Malaysian company Weststar - which pulled out of buying British van manufacturer LDV two weeks ago, consigning the company to administration – may buy up the company's assets.

Nissan recruits additional staff for Sunderland
08 June 2009

Nissan is to recruit an additional 100 manufacturing staff at its Wearside Sunderland plant to meet demand in light of the government's scrappage scheme.

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New Fiat 500C review

New Fiat 500C review

03 July 2009

Chic must-have styling, easy on the eye and easy-to-use electrically operated convertible roof. It’s an open and shut case – the Fiat 500C has a sunny future.

New Toyota Verso 1.8 CVT review

New Toyota Verso 1.8 CVT review

30 June 2009

All in all the new Toyota Verso is a sound and safe buy. Well equipped from the bottom model up, the Verso may not be exciting but it is fit-for-purpose and after all it is a Toyota.

Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre ECOnetic first drive

Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre ECOnetic first drive

25 June 2009

The Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre ECOnetic proves that Eco engines are now starting to deliver acceptable real-life driving performance with good fuel economy.