Have you ever wondered what would happen if all the star cars to have featured in the James Bond movies took part in a race? Using official engine stats and expert advice, JustPark have created a digital simulator that pits 077’s classic motors against each other in a quarter mile drag race. The …

It’s fair to say that the outgoing BMW X1, launched in 2009, wasn’t everybody’s cup of tea. Yes, it sold well – some 730,000 globally and 40,000 in the UK alone – but it had a slight identity problem, occupying a fuzzy area somewhere between an SUV, hatchback and estate. …

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 …

The little Peugeot 107 is revealed as the most dependable and cost-effective vehicle for students As students pack up their belongings and head off to university, Warranty Direct has named the Top 10 most affordable runabouts which are least likely to break down, or eat into the student loan with …

The luxury big SUV sector just got a whole lot more competitive – Audi’s back in the game with the all-new Q7. To be honest, I was always a big fan of the first generation Q7, so I wasn’t totally sure about the new model. And let’s not forget, the …

Ford is back with its free Driving Skills for Life event for young people in London this November. Now in its third year, Ford’s DSFL event will take place at the Excel Exhibition Centre from November 20-22 ahead of National Road Safety Week. Ford Driving Skills for Life puts young drivers …

BAC Mono Marine Edition unveiled – the supercar that’s at home on a superyacht. Built-to-order luxury car maker BAC has revealed a special edition car based on its single-seater supercar, powered by 305bhp 2.5-litre Mountune engine. Complete with a carbon-fibre crane arm and lifting points for superyachts, the Marine Edition …

Vauxhall has celebrated the launch of its all-new British-built Astra by creating a giant Union Flag made up of 128 of the new cars. The patriotic picture pays tribute to more than 36 years of production of the popular family car at Ellesmere Port. “The Vauxhall Astra has been one …