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The Austin Ambassador has become one of the scarcest once-common vehicles in the UK with just 17 still licensed for road use. As recently as 20 years ago there were 5,515 of the distinctive wedge-shaped hatchback on the road, according to analysis of DVLA vehicle data by RAC Cars. Now it heads …

Meet the ultimate cardboard cut-out car – and it goes too! The replica of the new Lexus IS saloon has been crafted from 1,700 fully recyclable laser-cut cardboard sheets and took three months to build. Created by a five-strong team of professional designers and modellers from specialist companies LaserCut Works and …

Bob and Betty are revealed as the most popular car names in Britain. As part of international Name Your Car Day, carwow.co.uk conducted a national survey of 1,000 people and created a national Top 10. However, some respondents had more unusual names for their cars, including Silver Dream Machine, Moby Dick …

New research reveals the seven types of driving personality – which one are you? Goodyear carried out the in-depth study with the London School of Economics, based on how drivers deal with their own feelings and their uncertainty over the behaviour of other road users. Seven personalities of UK drivers …

It’s never easy saying goodbye to your old car – chances are you’ve been through a lot together – but sometimes there’s no option but to scrap it. Whether the engine’s given up the ghost, it’s failed its MOT or you’re upgrading to a newer model, there are a few things …

I’m just back from the international press launch of the all-new Jaguar XF in the Navarra region of northern Spain. I thought I’d share a few pictures with you to whet your appetite… We landed at Pamplona airport where a fleet of XFs was waiting for us. A leap of …

Your chance to own an awesome Scalextric layout designed by ex-Formula One star Martin Brundle. The track, which is the biggest layout experts at Hornby Hobbies have ever created, will take centre stage on the company’s stand at CarFest South August 28-30. Made up of 177 pieces, the circuit is …

Not many cars have gone down in history as a game-changer – the innovative Renault 16 is one of them. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, the ingenuous 16 was the first family hatchback. Launched at the 1965 Geneva Motor Show, it featured an offbeat, but sleek two-box design complete …

Experience the all-new 5.0-litre V8 Ford Mustang fastback as it speeds around Silverstone – in 360-degrees!

Watch tennis legend John McEnroe astonish two tennis fans with VIP journey to Wimbledon in an new Jaguar XE. The three-time Wimbledon champ played the role of Secret Chauffeur in Jaguar’s #FeelWimbledon hidden camera stunt. McEnroe surprised tennis fans Tom Payne and Nick Webb, who were selected to take part …