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Pocket bike delivers a little Monkey magic

Published: 06 December 2005

Developed in a theme park in Japan, the cult Monkey can be a hairy machine to ride, says Dan Synge

Car Choice: 'I'm looking for a little green machine'

Published: 06 December 2005

Dennis Davis is seeking a replacement for a T reg Corsa automatic and has been looking at the Daihatsu Charade and Sirion, Toyota Aygo and Yaris, and the Mazda2. His wife is not interested in luxuries like electric windows, but accepts that they will be fitted anyway. Apparently the Hyundai Getz & Picanto are out since neither local dealers can offer a test drive. He would like to be as "green" as possible and although the Corsa has been reliable, Dennis's local dealers are hopeless he reckons.

Allard J2: When creature comforts were held in contempt

Published: 06 December 2005

Brian Sewell reports on the muscle car that almost won Le Mans despite a shattered gearbox

How to drive in a cold climate

Published: 06 December 2005

A sudden cold snap can test even the best motorist. Sean O'Grady shares his winter driving expertise

The transformation of TVR

Published: 06 December 2005

TVRs were always fast and furious; now they are refined as well. Euan Sey relishes the new drop-top

Let's buy a Williams at auction

Published: 06 December 2005

The team behind Nigel Mansell's F1 triumphs is auctioning off part of its rich heritage

Car Choice: 'I need an eco-friendly car to cut my tax bill'

Published: 29 November 2005

Simon Colebrook drives a 2002-registered petrol Audi A2 1.4SE. He chose it partially for the style and compact size, but mainly for the consumption and emissions. His annual commute and business mileage is 10,000 miles. Being 6ft tall, he likes the A2's mini-MPV style and the flexible seating and storage options. He has also considered the Renault Modus, the Smart Forfour, the Honda Jazz and the Mercedes A-Class.

Honda Civic Hybrid: The best of both worlds

Published: 29 November 2005

The new Civic Hybrid may not get an exciting shell, but give it a chance, says John Simister - it drives just fine

The Los Angeles Car Show: Fantastic voyages into tomorrow

Published: 29 November 2005

A bus powered by joggers and a vehicle that could be from 'Star Wars'. Andrew Gumbel takes a look at what the world's leading car designers have in store for us

Over-stretched? Where now the for the strech limo?

Published: 22 November 2005

They're a green nightmare, they're getting bigger every year and there are more and more on the road. Jonathan Brown on an unlikely growth industry

2005 Bullrun: My steamy ride with Hot Wheels Amy

Published: 22 November 2005

Sean O'Grady joins a race for spoiled millionaires across the Nevada Desert and discovers the desert isn't the only hot thing on the journey

Car Choice: Have wheelchair access, will travel

Published: 22 November 2005

Susan Pryce's husband has given up driving for medical reasons, and Susan's mobility is affected by arthritis in her hands and shoulders. They drive around 8,000 miles a year and want to replace their reliable Skoda Felicia. Susan needs an automatic gearbox, power steering and front electric windows. Most importantly, she needs sufficient rear loading space, preferably with flat access, to accommodate an electric wheelchair and hoist. The vehicle needs to last for at least six years to justify the cost of the hoist.

The Last Routemasters: The conductor's bell tolls for these

Published: 22 November 2005

Philip Thornton laments not just the end of a line, but also the lack of imagination of London's bosses

Hydrogen fuel cell cars: Life's a gas in the green lane

Published: 15 November 2005

Non-polluting cars that run on hydrogen exist. Why aren't they in our showrooms? Liz Turner reports from America

Bugatti Veyron: The most powerful car on the road

Published: 15 November 2005

It can do 250mph but has no space for your luggage. Paul Horrell sees the remarkable Bugatti Veyron as the end of a motoring era

Road safety charity attacks AA for 'promoting speeding'

Published: 15 November 2005

The AA has been accused of "gross irresponsibility" for selling technology which warns motorists of the presence of speed cameras.

Biking Gear: Phew! No more wet Wombles

Published: 15 November 2005

Decent riding gear may save you from hypothermia, but looks terrible. Tim Luckhurst has the answer

Car Choice: Oh, baby, we need to change the motors

Published: 15 November 2005

Ralph Averbuch's family has just got bigger with the arrival of baby Ben. They live in Pencaitland in East Lothian and drive a Suzuki Grand Vitara threedoor and a five-door Toyota Corolla. The Vitra is impractical and uneconomical and ideally Ralph wants to replace both cars with a large family vehicle and an economical runabout. Ralph has driven the Citroen Picasso extensively and likes it. As for the small car both the Smart FourTwo and Kia Picanto intrigue him.

Classic Cars: Checker Aerobus: A stretch of the imagination

Published: 15 November 2005

Martin Buckley is thrilled by an American classic that's bringing New York style to Birmingham

Me And My Car: Emma Hope, shoe designer

Published: 15 November 2005

My first car:
It was a white Mini with a sunroof that I could wind back. I inherited it from my aunt (who I lived on the King's Road) when I first moved to London, aged 18. I used to struggle parking it, and used the metal bumpers a lot. It was eventually destroyed when a car crashed into it outside the house.

Volvo hedges its bets with extremes in Las Vegas

Published: 15 November 2005

Volvo has revealed two exciting new concept cars at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, continuing a trend established in recent years.

And the last Longbridge car is... a frostfire Rover 75

Published: 15 November 2005

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust has discovered what was the last car to be built at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham. Stephen Laing, the curator of the museum, has now identified the mystery motor: a frostfire Rover 75, 1955cc 4-cylinder diesel. The trust has become the proud owner of the car, which has gone on public display in the museum at the Heritage Motor Centre near Gaydon in Warwickshire. It is likely that this car will be the last car to be adorned with the Rover badge.

Clio wins Car of the Year 2006 no thanks to French

Published: 15 November 2005

Renault's Clio is Car of the Year 2006, following voting across Europe by the 58-strong jury, writes John Simister. It scored 256 points to beat the Volkswagen Passat (251, a close second), Alfa 159 (212), BMW 3-series (203), the Mazda 5 (198), Citroën C1/Peugeot 107/Toyota Aygo (187) and Toyota Yaris (143). Strangely, the Clio gained a maximum 10-point score from just one juror, and the French jurors didn't score it especially highly. Nor did Italy favour the Alfa. Only one car gained more than one 10-point score, the BMW. The surprise is that the excellent Yaris didn't do better.

Classic cars: Austin Maxi

Published: 13 November 2005

So why don't we build cars as clever and practical as the Corolla Verso in Britain today? It's a good question because, not so very long ago, we did. It might not seem like the cutting edge of technology now but the Austin Maxi of 1969 was a fine example of a decent, innovative design for a family car.

Car Choice: 'We need a comfortable car for my poorly wife'

Published: 08 November 2005

John Constable needs a car to accommodate his wife who suffers from spinal trouble and very bad problems with her knees. He wants to buy a new car with automatic drive, power steering, high seats and easy entry and loading.
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