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It can hit 60mph in 3.7 seconds but it's the convertible roof that claims the speed record: Aston Martin's new £127,000 Vantage Roadster is fast in more ways than one

22/09/20 11:01
The £127,000 Vantage is the baby supercar in the Aston range and now comes as a convertible option for those who want a high-performance motor and also be seen driving one. Bosses at the British marque say the new Vantage Roadster convertible combines 'uncompromising performance with pure emotion' - but, with first deliveries about to start, does it live up to the billing? We've driven it to find out......read

Ferrari's new 'everyday supercar': The £175,000 Portofino M is the first model launched by the Italian legend since its Maranello factory went into lockdown
16/09/20 12:30The Portofino M is two cars in one: a beautifully streamlined sporting berlinetta coupe and a rakish convertible drop-top.
Silence is golden - but can you have too much of a good thing? We test the £250k Rolls-Royce Ghost that was initially deemed TOO quiet to go on sale
14/09/20 03:19No matter if you're taking to the wheel of the new limo or kicking back in the rear and enjoying being driven by someone else, the Ghost is a car that delivers to all its well-heeled customers.
Can a hulking electric SUV also be sporty? We take to the wheel of Audi's new £80,000 e-tron Sportback with a claimed range of 241 miles
10/09/20 01:48Adding electric power to an already hefty SUV has its own complexities. However, Audi has decided to add sportiness to the equation for its latest plug-in model, which costs a whopping £70,000.
Driving Bond's greatest car: We test Aston Martin's Goldfinger DB5 'continuation' classic worth £3.3million that's tooled-up with 007's best gadgets
08/09/20 11:01We've been given exclusive access to drive one of just 25 DB5 Goldfinger continuation cars. The £3.3m Aston Martins are equipped with the same gadgets from the iconic 1964 Bond film.
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Ineos Grenadier 4X4 will 'almost certainly' be built in France instead of Wales - and admits today is the FIRST time he's seen his Land Rover rival in the metal
04/09/20 12:59He said a deal to build the 4X4 at an ex-Daimler factory in Hambach, France, is 'pretty much' decided, dealing a huge blow to Bridgend, Wales, where the car was due to be produced.
Mercedes reveals its new S-Class and the £78,000 luxury car will be one of the first to offer hands-free driving on UK roads next year if laws get the green light
02/09/20 12:48The luxury limousine has a feature called Drive Pilot, which will allow for automated driving on UK motorways if the new rules are passed.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 'almost silent' $330,000 Ghost - the bling-free limo that it says is for the super-rich who don't want to show off
01/09/20 03:36For the super-rich who want to shout less about their wealth, Rolls-Royce has launched a near silent second generation of its best-selling Ghost limousine.
Rolling in it: Rolls-Royce unveils its 'almost silent' £250,000 Ghost - the bling-free limo that it says is for the super-rich who don't want to show off
01/09/20 12:00The Ghost has been Rolls-Royce's best-selling model since it launched in 2009. Now there's a new version, and the British brand promises a near-silent ride for it's 'understated' millionaire clients.
'It's seven metres long and four tonnes, but it's nimble': RAY MASSEY tests the Volkswagen Grand California 680 motorhome
28/08/20 09:00The Volkswagen Grand California 680 motorhome comes with everything including the kitchen sink, plus a hob, loo, shower, double bed, swivel seats, storage and picnic furniture.
The baby Bond car! Aston Martin reveals electric 'toy' version of 007's iconic DB5 classic (but it will set you back £54,000)
27/08/20 08:22It is powered by a battery driven 6.7bhp 5kW electric motor driving the rear wheels up to a top speed on the standard DB5 Junior of 30mph. A racier version has more power and a top speed of 50mph.
Breathe easy: Land Rover launches new cabin air system that promises to block harmful emissions entering its latest 4X4s
25/08/20 11:01The technology filters out small particulates and purify and recirculate air within the cabin in order to ensure the air customers breathe inside the vehicle is purer and cleaner than the air outside.
Spain may be off the holiday destination list, but that didn't stop RAY MASSEY having fun in the new Mii Electric from the country's car maker SEAT
21/08/20 08:51What a perky and surprisingly spacious little runaround from the Spanish arm of the Volkswagen group. It's zippy; instant response; space for five; and an expandable boot.
Will we ALL be backseat drivers in the future? Suddenly self-driving cars are a step closer... but that's just one of the startling gear changes on the road ahead, writes RAY MASSEY
19/08/20 11:58RAY MASSEY: After decades of engineers and sci-fi writers dreaming about the prospect of mankind being transported around by 'driverless' cars, it finally seems that day could soon be upon us.
Say yes to the Yaris: Toyota's striking new supermini dodges the deplorable sin of being boring, says RAY MASSEY
14/08/20 08:51Toyota's anglophile president Akio Toyoda, who when living and working in London in the Eighties used to whizz around in an original Mini, wanted to add some pizzazz to the new Yaris.
Bentley has revamped its bruising Bentayga so it's ready to take on Aston Martin's DBX SUV - but which British beast is a beauty to drive?
11/08/20 05:56As the big beasts of the luxury automotive world fight it out for domination of the asphalt jungle, Britain's Bentley has been on a lockdown work-out to muscle its way to the fore with a toned-up Bentayga.
Can-opened heat: Porsche's new 911 Targa can draw a crowd - including petrolhead Jay Kay, who stopped for a look after spotting our man at the wheel
10/08/20 10:01Just as Ray Massey was about to set off on his first drive of Porsche's all-new Targa 4S, singer and sports car fan Jay Kay couldn't resist coming over for a chat about the open-top 911.
The car with the weight of Aston Martin's future on its shoulders: RAY MASSEY drives the £158,000 DBX to find out if its first SUV has what it takes to save the British brand
09/08/20 11:01So much is riding on this sporty 181mph all-wheel-drive vehicle - reputations, jobs, livelihoods, and the very future of Aston Martin itself - that even supercool agent James Bond might break into a cold sweat.
Hybrid BMWs will automatically switch to full electric mode when the cars enter a UK low-emission zone - but drivers still need to pay the daily fee
06/08/20 11:01In a world first, London and Birmingham are among the cities chosen to pioneer the new zero-emissions technology which is now being fitted to BMW's most popular plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Fan-tastic: Legendary designer Gordon Murray reveals his stunning £3million British-built T.50 that has a huge FAN at the back to stick it to the tarmac
04/08/20 04:00The new 3-seat hyperrcar is the culmination of a life's work for legendary car and F1 designer Professor Gordon Murray who says the new 'spiritual successor' to his ground-breaking McLaren F1.
Jaguar Land Rover confirms its new FRENCH boss: Ousted Renault CEO Thierry Bollore to lead Britain's biggest car firm into an electric future
28/07/20 01:52Seen by many as a surprise and unexpected choice, it marks an incredible bounce-back for Bollore who will take over at JLR - owned by Indian conglomerate Tata - on September 10.
RAY MASSEY falls for the charms of the £26,000 Honda e electric supermini - but is its range of just 125 miles enough in the real world?
23/07/20 10:33The perky zero-emissions Honda e, hitting UK showrooms now, is eye-catchingly cute, has bags of personality, a lively pace, and a great sense of style without being overly formal.
Has Covid-19 sounded the death knell for in-car touchscreens? Jaguar Land Rover's new contact-free technology helps to prevent the spread of viruses
22/07/20 11:01New patented predictive tech, developed with Cambridge University, uses artificial intelligence and sensors to control in-car 'infotainment' systems without having to touch a surface.
Dodgy DVLA data means dirty diesel vans will incorrectly be granted FREE access to low emission zones despite failing to meet required standards
17/07/20 06:34Experts said errors in the DVLA's own records mean they will fail to stop some of the dirtiest diesel vans from causing even more problems across the nation's towns and cities with poor air pollution.
Ready for launch: Nissan's new Ariya is a spaceship-inspired electric SUV with a range of up to 310 miles that will be priced at around £40,000 in the UK
15/07/20 08:39With its bold looks, low roofline, big grille, and razor thin sci-fi looking LED lights, the Ariya puts itself against other plug-in SUV models like the Tesla Model X, Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes EQC.
Are you not entertained (at the wheel)? BMW electric iX3 to duel it out with Tesla's Model X - and has a soundtrack scored by the man behind the music for blockbuster films like Gladiator
14/07/20 09:27Not only is the German car giant's new iX3 its first pure electric SUV, it's also the first to use sounds from the creator of such Hollywood blockbusters as Gladiator, Batman, Pirates of the Caribbean.
Aston Martin's 'make or break' SUV arrives: First DBX rolls off its St Athan production line with the debt-laden firm pinning its hopes on the family car
09/07/20 04:45Priced from £158,000, the Welsh-made DBX is expected to be the biggest seller for Aston Martin, which has endured a turbulent financial period.
Considering a Tesla Model 3? Think again. The Polestar 2 is an electric family car for less than £50,000 that's even vegan friendly - we've driven it
08/07/20 01:54If you're in the market for a premium electric family car that costs less than £50k. the Tesla Model 3 isn't the only model that should be on your shopping list. Polestar's first car - the 2 - is a worthy rival.
Ineos is considering building its new Grenadier 4X4 in FRANCE instead of Wales where a new factory and jobs for 500 had been planned
07/07/20 09:49A new factory was due to be built in Bridgend, South Wales (inset left), for production of the utilitarian Grenadier 4X4, creating up to 500 jobs in the region. However, these plans could now be axed.
Déjà vu to a kill: First of 25 replica Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5s worth £3.3million has been built - complete with Bond's bulletproof shield, revolving number plates and fake machine guns (but you WON'T be able to drive it on public roads)
06/07/20 05:00We've been expecting it, Mr Bond...and finally it's here. First of 25 limited-run gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5s, which made its big-screen debut in the 1964, has been reborn in the 21st century.
Bentley's refreshed Bentayga SUV thinks its a jacked-up sports car with a top speed of 180mph
01/07/20 03:23The redesigned Bentayga drew 'inspiration' from the third generation Continental GT and the new Flying Spur to maintain a Bentley family feel.
The British billionaire who HAS built a car: Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals his Ineos Grenadier 4X4 to rival Land Rover in the wake of Dyson's failed electric vehicle project
30/06/20 11:00The Grenadier is expected to cost from £30,000 and aims to deliver the kind no-frills rugged 4x4 that made the original Land Rover a legend. But how does it compare to the latest Defender model?
Silence is golden: Citroen's new electric e-C4 promises a silky 'magic-carpet' ride with no vibrations (and there's even a spot for your iPad)
30/06/20 12:56Citroen promises a blend of style, tech, design and engineering but also a suspension and hydraulic system that will make occupants feel they are 'travelling on a flying carpet' with 'no bouncing.'
Perfect for the white van man who wants to go anywhere: Land Rover unveils its new £35,500 Defender Hard Top van for businesses
29/06/20 11:01Land Rover's upmarket alternative to 'white van man' is set to prove a hit with small businesses who want to add a bit of extra 4X4 style and capability.
RAY MASSEY: As Boris urges Britons to enjoy a staycation, interest in campervans has surged but would you spend £82,000 on a Grand California?
26/06/20 09:08Manufacturers say they are getting calls from families wanting to explore the country safely, but a brand new campervan is an expensive piece of kit.
Aston Martin's first ever motorcycle - the £100k AMB 001 - pictured testing in France as limited edition 186mph two-wheeler gets put through its paces
24/06/20 08:00Only 100 AMB 001s will be built in conjunction with Brough Superior - combining the dynamism and heroism of desert hero Lawrence of Arabia with the derring-do of super-spy James Bond.
Full of gas: RAY MASSEY gets behind the wheel of an LPG Dacia Duster as the budget brand becomes the first to offer dual-fuel across its car range
24/06/20 05:00The no-frills sibling of French giant Renault has become the first car-maker to offer 'dual-fuel' or versions of its cars, with specific models capable of running on liquid petrol gas and petrol in combo.
Britain's motor industry calls for a taxpayer-backed 'restart package' as it warns one in six jobs are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic
23/06/20 04:39A report by the SMMT concluded that 'up to one in six jobs are at risk of redundancy' as 'the harsh reality of the Covid crisis for the UK's £18.6 billion automotive sector is laid bare.'
Jaguar has revamped the electric I-Pace with faster charging, a slicker sense of direction and a £700 price hike - but £65k SUV gets no extra range
22/06/20 11:01The upgraded zero-emissions electric car launched today can power up in less time thanks to a new 11kW domestic wall-box and on-board charger set-up, providing 33 miles of range in just an hour.
RAY MASSEY: Ford's Puma is still wild at heart but a brilliant safety system makes it a sensible family choice too
19/06/20 08:51Ford's nimble new Puma is the cat's whiskers - and appears to have as many feline lives. The Puma name derives from an original and much-loved Ford super-mini from 1997-2001.
Bounce Back loans to keep small businesses afloat in the coronavirus crisis are being splashed out on supercars, motor industry insiders claim
18/06/20 04:23Supercar dealers across the UK say their business has boomed since the government began handing out loans to company owners, according to a report.
Golden oldie: The Range Rover turns 50 this week and there's a new special edition model to celebrate half a century of the world's first luxury 4x4
15/06/20 03:25Launched in 1970, loved by the Queen and the Royal Family and driven by celebrity customers, more than a million have been sold over four generations. And there's a new edition to celebrate.
Is a brand new car for £10,000 any good? Kia's refreshed Picanto is a grown-up city car with delusions of grandeur that's been packed with technology
09/06/20 07:55Kia said it had made 'substantial upgrades' to its smallest and most frugal value-for-money model which also comes with the firm's market-leading seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.
Jazz up your summer: RAY MASSEY tests the fourth generation of Honda's hit city runaround, now available as a mini SUV
05/06/20 08:51Since it was launched nearly two decades ago in 2001, more than 406,000 Jazz models have been sold in Britain (including 17,000 last year) out of 7.5million globally.
BMW launches new 4 Series Coupe with a bucktooth grille, 'Sprint' power-boost function and £40,000 price tag
05/06/20 08:19With its large, framed kidney-shaped grille exuding brash bling, you certainly won't miss the 4 Series out on the road. Here's a closer look at BMW's latest model due to hit showrooms in October.
Porsche's roofless retro ride: This is the '50s inspired 911 Targa 4S that costs £137,000 - and you can pay an extra £10k for a matching watch
02/06/20 11:27the Heritage Design Edition is £26,918 more expensive than the standard 911 Targa 4S launched last week, Only 992 examples are being made for global market, both cars and watches.
Inside revamped showrooms ahead of grand reopening on June 1: How car dealers will look when they shift back into gear after lockdown on Monday
29/05/20 09:21Showrooms will be 'Covid-19 compliant' with 2 m social distancing, safety screens, face masks, hand-sanitiser stations and no-touch policies.
Aston Martin begins production of its £3.3MILLION reborn DB5 classics from the Goldfinger 007 film fitted with a full quota of Bond gadgets - just days after showing its boss of six years the ejector seat
27/05/20 11:07Exterior gadgets include: revolving number plates; simulated twin front machine guns; simulated tyre slasher; bullet proof rear shield; front and rear battering rams; and an oil slick delivery system..
Is bigger always better? BMW has increased the price of the refreshed 5 series - and has fitted it with a massive new grille
26/05/20 11:01As an example of the price rises for the 5-series, BMW said the new incoming 520i SE now starts from £37,970 on-the-road compared to £37,600 for the outgoing model - a jump of £370.
No exhaust emissions but twice as expensive: Volvo's first electric car, the XC40 Recharge, will cost £53,000 - DOUBLE the price of a petrol version
26/05/20 11:01Powered by twin electric motors producing 408hp it accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds and has a claimed range of 249 miles. However, it's more than double the price of the £25k entry-spec XC40.
Not what you'd call Mini: Revised Countryman SUV revealed - and it's still big enough to swallow the 1959 original whole
26/05/20 10:01The latest update to the Mini Countryman make it look like a small car on steroids - and is a far cry from design genius Sir Alec Issigonis's original tiny Mini - a 10-foot box on wheels - from 1959.
Her name is Rio and she'll cost from 13 grand: Kia's new supermini gets hybrid technology for 2020
26/05/20 11:04The new Rio features Kia's first electrified petrol 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain and comes complete with a face-lifted exterior and updated interior design. Prices will start from £13k to rival the Ford Fiesta.
RAY MASSEY: As the first new cars roll off British production lines again, locked-down dealers preparing to re-open showroom doors to customers
22/05/20 09:06With ministers urging people to avoid public transport and pent up demand for new and used cars, many returning to work after the Bank Holiday will be looking to buy a cheap runaround.
Thunder-s-truck: Ford's new Ranger with extra bling is the £40,000 pick-up truck that not many Britons can actually pick-up
18/05/20 03:13Ford sold more Rangers in Europe in 2019 than any year on record, with 52,500 vehicles bought - more than 16,000 were in the UK alone. The new 'Thunder' is only available in limited numbers.
Raise the roof: Porsche reveals its new eighth-generation of the legendary 911 Targa with a hair-tangling 189mph top speed
18/05/20 10:38The latest version of the legendary 911 has styling cues that hark back to the original 1965 Targa with its removable roof section above the front seats.
Is YOUR motor ready to roll out of lockdown? RAY MASSEY runs through the checks drivers should make before getting back behind the wheel
15/05/20 08:50Easing the lockdown means greater opportunity to drive. With ministers advising against public transport, driving in a self-contained car is sensible and safer, providing it's well prepped.
RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction with an £85k V8 convertible due late this year
08/05/20 08:51Consumers will have had lots of time to mull over their prospective purchases. So, plenty to think about then, after Lexus took top honours in the latest Auto Express Driver Power poll.
The DVLA has earned £3million over four years by charging callers to use controversial premium rate phone lines
05/05/20 11:01The income is derived from premium-rate phone lines that cost 51 pence per minute to ring - or more than three times the 16p standard.
As the car industry scrambles to adapt to the new 'normal', Jaguar Land Rover upgrades its 'virtual showroom' to boost sales
03/05/20 11:05Britain's biggest car-maker is making a bid to kick-start the dormant car sales market and entice customers into buying new vehicles despite the coronavirus lockdown.
Rolls-Royce says it will be the first UK car maker to resume production from 4 May - ahead of luxury rival Bentley
30/04/20 09:57Bosses said that 1,000 employees - half the total workforce - would be back making Phantom, Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan models.
Toyota is the first car maker to launch an all-new model during Covid-19 lockdown with the arrival of the Yaris Cross - as UK dealers are told they CAN sell vehicles
23/04/20 02:17The news of a new model comes as UK car dealers were told they can sell motors to customers as well as deliver them, as long as the government's strict guidelines on social distancing are upheld.
Land Rover goes a bit greener: New plug-in hybrid Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque will travel 41 miles in electric-only mode
22/04/20 08:11Its 4x4s have long been known for their thirstiness, but now Land Rover is launching two more frugal hybrids models.
Back on home soil: RAY MASSEY took the all-new Land Rover Defender on a first drive on British roads and muddy trails before the 4X4 hits showrooms
25/03/20 12:01Smooth as silk, hard as nails and as tough as old boots. I'm talking about the new 21st century Land Rover Defender which I've just had a chance to put thoroughly through its paces.
Mums spend £1,000 a year ferrying kids about: It's them - not dads - doing most driving in 7 out of 10 families
21/03/20 09:58Mums are spending nearly £1,000 on petrol per year purely driving their kids around as unpaid chauffeurs, a new poll ahead of Mother's Day suggests.
A rollercoaster ride in Ferraris and fast cars: We meet Tom Hartley, the British supercar dealer who lost a fortune, diced with death and survived three recessions
20/03/20 09:51Supercar dealer Tom Hartley provides a welcome splash of vibrant colour in our grey corporate landscape as Britain's - and arguably the world's - best-known independent car dealer.
With a plug to keep you smug... Volvo's new XC40 is pure pleasure, says RAY MASSEY
13/03/20 09:50The Swedish maker, now owned by China's Geely, is driving hard towards electricification (its 'Pure' mode) and to have a plug-in hybrid or fully electric option across its entire range.
UK to get its first electric car forecourt THIS YEAR with 24 superchargers at a specially-designed charging site in Essex
10/03/20 12:01The company behind the network, Gridserve, says the forecourt - like a petrol station - can deliver up to 350kW of charging power that can boost the batteries of a plug-in vehicle within half an hour.
Aston Martin's £765,000 TOPLESS supercar: The V12 Speedster is a fighter jet tribute without a roof or windscreen that can hit 186mph flat out
04/03/20 08:00Just 88 examples of the £765k V12 Speedster will be built ready for first deliveries to well-heeled customers in 2021, Aston Martin says. This example is designed on the F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.
Hands on with McLaren's latest 200mph motor: RAY MASSEY gets a sneak peek at the £280,000 765LT
03/03/20 12:14The new lightweight two-seater promises drivers 'almost telepathic driver engagement' and a driving soundtrack from the four exhaust pipes that drivers will feel in the seat of their pants.
The most expensive Bentley EVER - and it doesn't have a roof! Only 12 Bacalar two-seaters will be built each costing £1.8million
03/03/20 10:43The dozen hand-made cars have already been allocated to their super-rich customers ahead of delivery early next year, said bosses at the luxury car firm based in Crewe.
The BMW Concept i4 is a Tesla-rivalling electric car with a 373-mile range and a driving sound scored by an Academy Award winning composer
03/03/20 09:02German car giant BMW has launched a new electric executive car that features a soundtrack by Academy Award winning movie composer Hans Zimmer.
The £2.4MILLION Pininfarina Battista Anniversario is one of the most expensive battery-powered cars on the planet and can hit 217mph
02/03/20 06:49Just five examples will be built as part of a total run of 150 Battista models as the the legendary Italian styling house branches out into building its own cars bearing its name.
Millions of British motorists are ripped off in £150million scam inflating the price of new cars after shipping firms conspired to fix delivery costs
29/02/20 01:02Eight in ten new cars have seen price increases of up to £60 after shipping firms conspired to fix delivery costs, according to a lawsuit. A total of 17million cars are said to have been affected over ten years.
RAY MASSEY: Has Renault's stylish new small SUV got what it takes to Captur your heart?
28/02/20 09:50The new Captur range, from £17,595, shares the same platform as its nippy Clio hatchback sibling, as well as its more upmarket interior and 'smart cockpit' digital infotainment system.
Is Citroen's new £5,000 Ami the car of the future? Two-seat electric model designed for cities has a range of just 44 MILES
27/02/20 07:02The Citroen Ami has a range of 44 miles, a top speed of 28mph and, powered by a 5.5 kilowatt lithium ion battery, can be charged via domestic plug in three hours using a built-in cable.
Inside the 75mph milk float! Jaguar says its new driverless car will cut casualties on British roads, but as RAY MASSEY is the first to take a spin, would you trust your life to a robot?
25/02/20 12:25In its boxy, high-ceilinged appearance, Jaguar's 'robocar' is reminiscent of a London Tube carriage - although it's far more technologically advanced.
Korea's on a winning streak: Kia's new seven-seater Sorento SUV promises affordable luxury, says RAY MASSEY
21/02/20 09:50This new Sorento is another triumph for Korea, which is still celebrating Oscar glory with Bong Joon-ho's film Parasite. Kia has sold more than 53,000 Sorentos in the UK.
Jaguar Land Rover reveals electric self-driving pod that will be used on British roads NEXT YEAR - and Prince Charles is among the first to see it
18/02/20 03:03The Prince of Wales was one of the first to get an early preview of the machine as he officially opened the National Automotive Innovation Centre at Warwick University.
Motorists spend 17 days of their lives - and travel TWO THOUSAND miles - trying to find the perfect parking spot, new research shows
14/02/20 12:01A poll found we drive 2,127 miles in our lifetime in the hunt for a space - the same distance as a return trip from London to Monaco - with the average driver prepared to wait up to 1 minute 47 seconds.
Aston Martin shaves the roof off the Vantage to create the 190mph Roadster - but adds £12,000 on to the asking price
12/02/20 12:01With a starting price from £126,960, the Vantage Roadster joins its Coupe sibling, which was launched in 2018 and costs from £114,850 - but with a premium of more than £12,000.
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- The 10 most reliable used cars aged between three and 15 years old revealed - is yours on the list?
- Death of the gear change: Less than a quarter of new cars have a manual transmission with EVs killing off the gear stick within FOUR YEARS
- Are we being ripped off at the petrol pumps? The Iran war has already cost British drivers an extra £307M but retailers claim they are playing fair
- Undercover investigation exposes shocking overcharging at car garages
- Fifth of used cars have hidden damage history with average repair bills of £4,800 - these are the brands and models to watch out for
- Prices for these 10 modern-classic supercars have gone into orbit in the past three months
- How 216,388 cars failed MOTs last year due to a faulty part that costs £2
- Chinese car imports into Europe overtake exports heading in the opposite direction for the first time
- RAY MASSEY: Chic new flagship from DS Automobiles turns heads
- New book 'All the Ferraris' gives an insight into the legendary carmaker
- Drivers stung with £200 car tax in the latest cost-of-motoring blow on top of soaring fuel prices
- Jaguar design boss Gerry McGovern - the driving force behind 'woke' rebrand - officially leaves the car firm
- The 20 most discounted new cars: Drivers can save up to £20k as dealers try to hit March sales targets
- Shortage of mechanics threatens to push up car repair costs as sector fails to attract young workers
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