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Sold out, the £2.6 million new car
Car maker Lamborghini has revealed a new £2.58 million model, despite building only three, all of which are sold.
What’s in a name?
Stationwagon, shooting break, tourer or, in Kia’s case, sportswagon – whatever tag they bear, estate cars make lots of sense to lots of motorists and are coming back in favour, fighting off the hordes of MPV and SUV models.
Skoda’s rapid solution
Many years back I had test bookings on a Porsche 911 and an Audi Quattro – the hot rally car of that time.
Chevy ups a gear
Between the wars, Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet created America’s two biggest car companies.
Geared up for change
With the GT86, Toyota has returned to the classic sportscar ingredients of front-mounted engine, light weight and rear-wheel drive.
Estate of the art
Many other manufacturers feature estate cars – though they sometimes bill them as tourers or sportswaggons – but for half a century the concept has been almost synonymous with Volvo.
Diesel do you
It’s on its way, an Audi A3 plug-in electric/petrol hybrid that will achieve a staggering 188 miles to the gallon.
Chinese whispers
I’m not the world’s greatest fan of 4x4 pickups. They tend to be over-sized, lumbering and, frankly, hard work.
Belfast’s drivers are UK’s angriest
Workers forced to drive in and out of Belfast each day are the angriest commuters in the UK, according to a survey.
The Leon roars
Where more appropriate to test a new car than on its own home ground? – Which is why SEAT flew motoring journalists out to Spain for a couple of days with their latest Leon.
Toyota’s Prius ups the game
Word has it that, in a bid to establish their green credentials, Hollywood stars have been cruising round Tinsel Town in their expensive sports cars bearing “My Other Car is a Toyota Prius” bumper stickers.
Taking the lid off Merc’s latest
Wind in your hair, rattle in your ears used to be the sports car mantra. Not any more – thanks to the advent of hardtop dropheads like Mercedes-Benz’s svelte SLK roadster.
In Pictures: Chicago Auto Show
Latest car models on display at Chicago Auto Show
New car sales plunge in Northern Ireland - from BMW to Ford
The number of new cars being sold in Northern Ireland has collapsed by a third in just five years.
No one bought a Rolls-Royce in Northern Ireland last year - Maserati and Lotus lovers feel the pinch
The sale of new luxury cars has dropped sharply in Northern Ireland.
No need to look silly
With the addition of the flagship hybrid model to the Yaris range, Toyota can claim the only car in its segment to offer a choice of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains.
Fury at fuel costs that vary according to where you live
Supermarkets have been told to stop rip-off fuel prices after a report revealed motorists here are paying more at the pumps than anywhere else in the UK.
Access all areas
Pug ugly or endearingly cute? Depending on personal taste, you take your choice, but there’s no denying that Peugeot’s oddly named Bipper Tepee Outdoor HDi 75 oozes character.
Making a splash
Based on Suzuki’s admirable Swift, the bright red Splash that’s been whizzing me around for the past week or so makes sense in so many dimensions.
Putting on the style
Car brands reposition themselves in the market with varying degrees of success.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest Showbiz News
Kate Winslet speaks up for homeless new
A-lister Kate Winslet has ramped up the glitz and glam to address the "heartbreaking" situation of youngsters living rough.
Kristen Stewart ‘wants normal life with Pattinson’
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
Monica Bellucci shares insecurities
Monica Bellucci thinks her star sign is one of the reasons she battles feelings of insecurity.
Latest Food and Drink News
Historian claims to have published Coca Cola's 'secret formula' days after man tries to sell another variant on eBay for $5m
One man is threatening to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds Coca Cola's 'secret formula' as he claims to publish a copy of the original recipe in a new book.
Unpalatable truth about sugar in our food
Are you unwittingly eating more sugar than is good for you?
Diners catching on to the pleasures of pairing beer with food
There may be more than 100 beers on offer at Tim Ferket's restaurant and an extensive menu of hearty Belgian cuisine, but he begins by offering me a glass of ale and a bowl of crisps.
Northern Ireland potato wizard behind Maris Piper who gave us chips with everything
He was the man who unearthed a secret formula to growing what was to become the UK's most loved potato.
Latest Motoring News
Video: Lamborghini shifts into top gear with Egoista concept car
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini unveiled a new concept car, the Egoista, on May 13.
Vauxhall’s Astra VXR points way for hot hatches
Blisteringly quick, yet with the style, comfort, quality and grace of a luxurious executive saloon, Vauxhall’s classy Astra VXR points the direction hot hatches should be taking.
Skoda Fabia vRS: when less is more
When Mazda launched its now iconic MX5 the principle of “less can amount to more” was brought into play.
Northern Ireland drivers steer clear of cracks
Potholed roads have led to a leap in car windscreen damage — although drivers in Northern Ireland appear to be best at avoiding them, according to an AA/Populus survey.