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Volkswagen chief apologises for unintentional Nazi reference

VW boss is sorry for unintentional Nazi reference

The Volkswagen Group chairman Herbert Diess has apologised for uttering a phrase that mirrors one used at the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Published 15 March 2019

Me and My Motor: Sir Vince Cable, Lib Dem leader

For the Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable, driving an Aston Martin DB9 was a dream come true for a lad who grew up in a cash-strapped household.
Published 15 March 2019
Jeremy Clarkson on twitter: 'People of China, pick your f***ing litter up'

Jeremy Clarkson: 'Pick your f***ing litter up'

An exasperated Jeremy Clarkson has pleaded with tourists to pick up their rubbish after spending 30 minutes retrieving plastic waste from a beach
Published 15 March 2019
Motorist caught driving on motorway with feet up on dashboard

Motorist caught driving with feet up on dashboard

Devon and Cornwall road cops snapped a driver in the outside lane of the M5 with his feet up on the dashboard.
Published 14 March 2019

James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin Rapide E

After 57 years of driving petrol cars on the big screen, James Bond is set to embrace pure-electric power when the secret agent returns in 2020.
Published 14 March 2019
David Green drives the DS X E-Tense concept car

Video: Driving the extraordinary DS X E-Tense

Without doubt, the DS X E-Tense fulfils that fundamental requirement of a concept car: having a striking, eye-catching design.
Published 14 March 2019
Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over 'excessive' emissions levels

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over CO2

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 44,000 cars in the UK, after 10 models were found to produce higher-than-certified amounts of CO2.
Published 14 March 2019
How to insure a classic car

How to insure a classic car

Why should you pick a specialist insurer for your trusty classic car? Charlotte Vowden speaks to Footman James to find out.
Published 13 March 2019
Mission Automotive puts military veterans on front line of car industry

Charity finds car industry jobs for veterans

A new charity has been established to find jobs in the motor industry for ex-military service people.
Published 12 March 2019
Infiniti to quit Europe, end car manufacturing at Nissan's Sunderland plant

Infiniti to quit Europe, end Sunderland production

Nissan's sister brand Infiniti is to end production of its cars at the Sunderland car plant and quit Western Europe.
Published 12 March 2019
Pothole damage doubles in a decade, according to RAC

Government to clamp down on bodged roadworks

Road repairers could be held more accountable for shoddy road repairs under plans put forward by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Published 11 March 2019
The 'world's most important' Jaguar E-Type is up for sale

'World's most important' Jaguar E-Type up for sale

With the Geneva Motor Show now in full swing, it's fitting the Jaguar E-Type that wowed crowds there on its debut in 1961 is now up for sale.
Published 07 March 2019