Rolls Royce bucks the downturn

Despite the economic gloom, Rolls Royce has posted record sales for the year to October 2008. RR Chief says they're insulated from the downturn to a degree.

Euro NCAP gets tough on whiplash

From 2009, Euro NCAP will incorporate testing for whiplash protection. And results just released show some of the current 5 star holders will be in trouble.

VW Touareg gets new engines and new edition

VW announce a 9% reduction in fuel consumption following mods to the VW Touareg 4x4, together with a new limited edition model, the North Sails, at €55k.

Grab a ‘VAT Free’ Skoda Octavia

Skoda in the UK has today announced that it will be offering a 'VAT Free' promotion on all Skoda Octavias until the end of December.

German car makers are dropping big engines

The big German luxury car makers are moving away from big normally aspirated engines, opting instead for smaller, forced induction units in their latest cars.

Audi TT RS to launch at Geneva

Audi is launching the hot version of its successful TT - the TT-RS - with 350bhp and 0-60 in under 5 seconds, at the Geneva Motor Show in Spring 2009.

Fiat Panda Cross wins top 4×4 Award

The Fiat Panda Cross, which was only introduced to the UK a few months ago, has won the best 4x4 award from 4x4 and MPV Driver Magazine.

2009 Mini Convertible Springs In

BMW has released images of the 2009 Mini Convertibe, which will be available in the Spring, initially in Cooper and Cooper S guise only.

Mini E Hits Europe

BMW has announced that it is to run 50 Mini E (Electric Cars - EV) in Europe. The cars will be run by testers for 12 months to help BMW develop its Electric Car

Ford Focus RS will hit 164mph

Ford in Austria has let slip additional details on the forthcoming Focus RS for 2009. A 164mph top speed and 0-60 in 5.9seconds. Full details.

Boris Dumps the Congestion Charge

Boris Johnson, London Mayor, has today announced that he is scrapping the controversial extension to the London Congestion Zone.

UK gets the last Reventon – actually, it doesn’t!

Birmingham Lamborghini claims that Reventon #20 was delivered to their client this week. In fact, it was went to a collector in the States about 10 days ago.

The Hamster needs a garage!

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is trying to build a garage at his home in rural Herefordshire, and has applied for planning permission.

Aston Martin Rapide – First Official Image

The first official images of the Aston Martin Rapide, which is due to launch in late 2009, have appeared today, and we have them here.

1962 E-Type Jaguar auction – a ‘Wags’ delight.

The auctioneers Barons are selling a 1962 E-Type Jaguar with the number plate \'WAG 7\'. The perfect Christmas gift for Mrs Footballer?