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Forza 3: the real life challenge Forza 3: the real life challenge
Does Xbox 360 racing game Forza 3 really capture the real-life thrills of track racing? We drove a Lotus Exige in both worlds to find out.


Video: jump-starting a car

We show you how to jump-start a car in a video with advice from the AA.

50 most wanted superminis50 most wanted superminis

There are ten million searches for used superminis on Auto Trader every month. We list the 50 most wanted small cars.

How to drive in a floodHow to drive in a flood

The Met office has issued severe wet and windy weather warnings for the next few days. Find out how to prepare your car and avoid skidding.

Spider admirersSpider admirers

It might be dull, cold and windy outside, but we can still dream of long summer evenings with the roof down. May Starey and Stuart Milne bring you some of the world’s sexiest spiders

18 November 2009

How to buy a classic carHow to buy a classic car

Our complete guide to buying a classic car.

Maserati GranCabrio will cost £95kMaserati GranCabrio will cost £95k

Maserati has announced the list price of its new GranCabrio convertible, which goes on sale in April 2010.

16 November 2009

My classic Rover – with a Corvette V8My classic Rover – with a Corvette V8

Bond, Borgward, Goggomobile... the Classic Motor Show is perhaps the best place in Britain to experience cars that otherwise would have vanished – including a 1960 Rover with a twist. Stuart Milne goes in search of the rarest.

16 November 2009

Back in black: galleryBack in black: gallery

Forget what the sales figures tell us – this year’s best dressed cars are painted in black. Matt black. Stuart Milne and May Starey bring you some of the coolest

Fun in the sunFun in the sun

We bring you the strangest solar-powered cars.

Video: McLaren MP4-12C

McLaren has revealed a new video of its MP4-12C supercar, which will hit UK roads in 2011.

13 November 2009

Car makers’ other productsCar makers’ other products

In a Weird World of Wheels special, Adrian Hearn looks at car makers’ products which don’t feature, erm, wheels. Weird.

13 November 2009

Pelican Grief: Bugatti Veyron sinksPelican Grief: Bugatti Veyron sinks

A Bugatti Veyron has been badly damaged after careering into a lagoon – and there’s video.

12 November 2009

Top Gear’s fastest celebrities Top Gear’s fastest celebrities

As Hollywood star Eric Bana takes on the Top Gear track, Adrian Hearn reveals the fastest ‘Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car’.

13 November 2009

Top Gear’s fastest lap timesTop Gear’s fastest lap times

As we prepare to glue ourselves to the TV for the return of Top Gear, Adrian Hearn looks at the show’s fastest lap times.

13 November 2009

Electric cars: worse than petrol?Electric cars: worse than petrol?

Are electric cars truly energy efficient? Is there better alternative to fuel-based cars? We talked to those on both sides of the fence to find out.

12 November 2009

Top Gear’s top ‘hot water’ momentsTop Gear’s top ‘hot water’ moments

As Top Gear lands itself in hot water over its spoof Volkswagen advert, we look at the show's most notorious moments.

11 November 2009

Smashed Skoda: Art attackSmashed Skoda: Art attack

It is often said that art is subjective and might mean different things to different people.

10 November 2009

Cars in chromeCars in chrome

Bodykits are so passé...if you want your car to make the ultimate statement; it’s got to be chromed. Stuart Milne and May Starey bring you some of the best.

09 November 2009

Miraculous car escapesMiraculous car escapes

Cars crushed by trees, cars totalled in tunnels and wrecked by water, there have been some truly horrendous crashes with the occupants apparently saved by Lady Luck.

09 November 2009

The world's wildest retro carsThe world's wildest retro cars

We present the retro cars from the 2009 SEMA show. Because sometimes today is so yesterday.

06 November 2009

The £1,000 train journey: our alternative The £1,000 train journey: our alternative

News of the first £1,000 rail ticket has caused outrage among Britain’s consumers. We look at the automotive alternative.

05 November 2009

Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium car reviewFord Mondeo Econetic Titanium car review

A luxury-spec Ford Mondeo for £73 a month? Deputy web editor Stuart Milne was among the first to drive the company car driver-pleasing Ford Mondeo Econetic Titanium.

Child seats: the complete guideChild 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 JazzCoyote 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.

03 November 2009

Many careful owners and lots of historyMany 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.

03 November 2009

Lexus LFA 2011 car reviewLexus 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?

The best F1 pit girls of 2009The 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?

02 November 2009

London's £10.9 million car auctionLondon'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.

29 October 2009

Jamie Redknapp reveals his car history 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.

28 October 2009

Bird makes nest in police carBird 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.

27 October 2009

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.

10 October 2007

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.

11 October 2007

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