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Driving safely in heavy rain

There’s nothing like getting to your car in the rain. It’s a haven from the elements.

Driving safely in heavy rain

Reflections on too much technology

As Frankfurt Motor Show opened, a car-industry buff was enthusing about the masses of new technology in the latest cars, writes Peter Rhodes.

Reflections on too much technology

The end of the road for ‘magical’ Saab?

You always knew where you stood with Swedish cars. Volvos were sensible, staid, and dull. Saabs, on the other hand, were stylish, quirky and cool.

The end of the road for ‘magical’ Saab?
Top ten – Ugly cars

See pictures of some of the ugliest modern cars that continue to blight our roads and offend our eyes.

Top ten – Ugly cars

The top ten most irritating car habits

It’s important for drivers to keep their cool on the road but there are many distractions that can try their patience.

The top ten most irritating car habits

Top ten – Eco-friendly cars

See pictures of our top ten eco-friendly cars that are easy on the eye – and the wallet too.

Top ten – Eco-friendly cars

Top classic cars for every budget

Classic vehicle enthusiasts recovering from the recent downturn are looking for collectable cars that offer the best value for money.

Top classic cars for every budget

Top 10 – Cars of the 80s

See pictures of the top ten cars of the 1980s – including several that we’d still love to own today.

Top 10 – Cars of the 80s

Ten tips to become a better driver

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger.

Ten tips to become a better driver

E-Type: 50 years of Jaguar’s coolest cat

Motoring Editor Peter Carroll looks back at half a century of the nation’s favourite sports car – the E-Type.

E-Type: 50 years of Jaguar’s coolest cat

Garage is a girl’s world for mechanic Amy

Amy Price left her clean office job to get her hands dirty – and became a mechanic. She talks to Peter Carroll.

Garage is a girl’s world for mechanic Amy

The end of the road for historic garage

A West Midlands car dealership has closed its forecourt after 56 years. Peter Carroll looks at the story behind Boston’s of Milford.

Boston's of Milford was Rock House Cafe when first purchased in 1954

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