London's £10.9 million car auction
Couldn't make it to Battersea for the annual RM Auctions London sale? Don't worry - we've got every car pictured from the event.

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Child seats: the complete guide

We explain everything there is to know about child seats, including seat types and how to fit one. Find out the laws in our essential guide.

Coyote in a Honda Jazz

Forget Wile E Coyote’s hapless attempts at catching Road Runner – in the bad judgement stakes, this coyote takes some beating.

Many careful owners and lots of history

Some of the world’s oldest cars made the epic journey from London down to Brighton this weekend despite torrential rain and unfavourable driving conditions.

Lexus LFA 2011 car review

Until the LFA arrived on the scene, the fastest, sportiest Lexus in the line-up was the impressive IS F. Is the new £336,000 supercar really that special?

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The best F1 pit girls of 2009

What better way to celebrate a rip-roaring eight months of the F1 by checking out the hottest girls?

Jamie Redknapp reveals his car history

Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp chats to Auto Trader about Peugeots, passing his test first time and why he loves the Audi Q7.

Bird makes nest in police car

A plucky bird has made a nest in quite possibly the most dangerous area in a safe place. Confused? Find out now.

Buy a new car: gadgets and features

The technology that goes into new cars makes them faster, more efficient, and safer than the vehicles of only a few years ago - and adds new toys.

Clamped supercars

Lamborghinis locked up, Ferraris forced to pit, and a Veyron unable to hit 253mph - we round up the supercars which have been clamped.

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Essential car buying checks

Read our essential car buying checks.

The cars of Forza 3

Not so long ago, it was the Gran Turismo franchise that was the yardstick by which all other racing games were measured. Not any more.

RAC maintenance tips

It’s that time of year again, when the clocks go back and we gain an extra hour in bed in the morning. But that’s little consolation when the nights are drawing in.

Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX

We reveal how the Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX combines performance and economy, without compromise.

Interview: Jodie Kidd

We speak to model and Maserati racer Jodie Kidd on dirty driving, her 'Doris' and the ultimate mystery - who is The Stig?

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Ford Escort Mexico: Mexican raver

How could a car owe its existence to the Daily Mirror, the 1970 World Cup and a South American country? We go on a 39-year journey to drive a hero - the Ford Escort Mexico.

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The best American cars

With the Americans finally building credible all-round sports cars, we reveal our five favourite.

What does Jenson Button drive?

As Jenson Button wins his first world championship, we reveal the F1 star's car history.

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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 review

Read our review of the Colin McRae: DiRT 2 videogame

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Paying for a car and driving it home

In the fifth part of our guide to buying a car, we show you how to check the paperwork, make payment and get it delivered.

Get the best deal on a car

In the fourth part of our guide to buying a car, we help you get the best deal.

What car should you buy?

In the third part of our guide to buying a car, we help you pick the right one.

What's wrong with this Ferrari?

Last week Auto Trader had a record-breaking used Ferrari FXX for sale for an incredible £1.8 million.

Full range of Polo models and trims

View the full range of prices, models, trims and features in the new Volkswagen Polo – from sat nav to energy-saving tyres.

Buying a car: where to buy?

In the second part of our guide to buying a car, we list all the places which sell cars - from dealerships to private sellers and even import specialists.

Buying a car: new or used?

In the first part of Auto Trader's guide to buying a car, we help you decide whether to buy a new or used car.

Why buy now? Scrappage extended

Now is a great time for buyers to get a new car, thanks to an extension of the government's scrappage scheme. We explain why.

Legs on cars – gallery

A wily clothing bandit has struck again - he's eaten all the girl's clothes! Check out our gallery of this 'leg-baring' epidemic.

The most expensive cars on Auto Trader

As a £1.85 million Ferrari FXX goes up for sale, we reveal the most expensive cars to appear on Auto Trader.

Jaguar E-Type picture gallery

It's got a V12, was born in the coolest decade ever and even featured in 'The Italian Job': it's the gorgeous Jaguar E-Type.

Mercedes-Benz SLS snapped - flying

Flying Mercs, helicopter-bound Lambos and a £100k Porsche Panamera stuck in a lift - we look at supercars in strange places.

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The world's funniest car insurance claims
People say the funniest things - especially when they have to fill out a car insurance claims form. We round up the funniest quotes from motorists.

Video: The BMW 1-Series Convertible
The BMW 1-Series Convertible will be one of the hottest topless releases of next year. Watch it in action now.

Look at the Wheels on That: BMW M3 CSL
BMW launched the mighty M3 saloon earlier this week. We take a look at the most hardcore M3 ever - the 2003 CSL.