Talk of recession may dominate the headlines but some luxury car makers are currently doing very nicely thank you, reports motoring editor Peter Carroll.
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Rotting car brought back to life
An 84-year-old classic car which had deteriorated into a “crumbling rust bucket” has been restored to its former gleaming glory by a Black Country vintage vehicle nut.
Fiesta to make Yanks see sense?
Traditionally Americans have not ‘got’ the idea of smaller European motors and have continued to drive around in big sedans, SUVs or over-sized pick-ups, writes Peter Carroll.
When buyers end up net losers
The internet is becoming an increasingly dangerous place to buy used cars, a vehicle information provider has warned. Peter Carroll looks at the perils of online car shopping.
Saab Turbo is bjorn again
It’s thirty years since Saab shed its customary Scandinavian restraint and unleashed its first turbocharged vehicle onto an unsuspecting public, writes Peter Carroll.
What to check on a new car
As the introduction of the new ‘08 plate is upon us, many of you will be thinking of trading in your old car for a brand new one. Wolverhampton AA patrol Nick Evers offers his tips to keep you motoring safely.
Plenty of ‘zoom zoom’
While new car sales in the UK are generally down, one Japanese manufacturer is ‘zoom-zooming’ the trend. Cars like the new Mazda6 estate are helping the firm achieve record sales, says Brian Vertigen.
Minis are just the Italian Job
“Hang on a minute lads, I’ve got a great idea. Err…” How about taking a trio of Minis round the country to mark the remastering of the 1960s crime caper movie The Italian Job?
Baby boom for new Chevy Aveo
If the price is right, the baby Chevy Aveo will be competitive at the budget end of the market, says motoring editor Peter Carroll.
Driving in sub-zero Sweden
Ever wondered how car firms like Volvo test their vehicles in freezing sub-zero temperatures? Peter Carroll donned his thermals and travelled to northern Sweden, around 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle, to find out.
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