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Aston production

Aston Martin builds all its cars in the UK, and says uncertainty over type approval post-Brexit could force it to suspend production

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Aston Martin: no Brexit deal could be 'semi-catastrophic' for firm

Aston's chief financial officer says a UK failure to reach agreement with EU over type approval could force company to temporarily halt production

15 November 2017

Aston Martin: no Brexit deal could be 'semi-catastrophic' for firm

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Modified Toyota C-HR primed to beat FWD Nurburgring lap record

Toyota had called the car 'world's quickest SUV'

2 November 2017

Modified Toyota C-HR primed to beat FWD Nurburgring lap record

MINI COOPER - This Mini Cooper is a SEMA regular. It was developed by West Coast Customs, who featured on the MTV television show Pimp My Ride, which explains why it features 80,000 crystals on the roof.

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Picture special: the best of the 2017 SEMA Show

Check out some of the amazing machinery on display at the annual modification show in Las Vegas

1 November 2017

Picture special: the best of the 2017 SEMA Show

Hamilton clinched his fourth world title in Mexico

Opinion

Is Lewis Hamilton Britain's greatest F1 driver?

Hamilton has set a new benchmark for British drivers with his fourth world championship and has to be considered one of the best of all time

30 October 2017

Is Lewis Hamilton Britain's greatest F1 driver?

2017 Mexican Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton picked up a puncture after being clipped by title rival Sebastian Vettel, who had already suffered wing damage after a clash with Max Verstappen

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Motorsport wrap: Hamilton clinches fourth F1 title despite Mexico drama

British ace wins championship despite first lap clash with Vettel. Plus Elfyn Evans claims Wales Rally GB glory

29 October 2017

Motorsport wrap: Hamilton clinches fourth F1 title despite Mexico drama

Autostadt Zeithaus

The Zeithaus design museum is, to car enthusiasts, the star attraction at Autostadt

Opinion

Classic cars are the stars at Volkswagen's theme park

A visit to Autostadt is billed as a 'journey into the world of mobility' – but what exactly does that mean?

27 October 2017

Classic cars are the stars at Volkswagen's theme park

Mazda Vision Coupe previews Aston Martin-rivalling grand tourer

The Mazda Vision Coupe concept

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Mazda Vision Coupe previews Aston Martin-rivalling grand tourer

Design concept embodies Mazda's Kodo aesthetic in a dramatic four-door coupé. There's no return to rotary power, though

25 October 2017

Mazda Vision Coupe previews Aston Martin-rivalling grand tourer

General Motors

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General Motors records £2.26bn loss due to Vauxhall-Opel sale

Expenses associated with sell-off of European brands hit GM's profitability, but share price rises after revenue exceeds expectations

24 October 2017

General Motors records £2.26bn loss due to Vauxhall-Opel sale

Hamilton stormed past Vettel on his way to US GP glory

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Motorsport wrap: Hamilton’s US GP win secures title for Mercedes

Mercedes-AMG secures fourth straight makers' title; Hamilton on verge of drivers’ crown

23 October 2017

Motorsport wrap: Hamilton’s US GP win secures title for Mercedes

Bentley boss Wolfgang Dürheimer to retire

Bentley boss Wolfgang Dürheimer has announced he is retiring

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Hallmark to replace Durheimer as Bentley boss

Dürheimer to retire, with Brit Adrian Hallmark taking over at Bentley; former Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann to run Bugatti

20 October 2017

Hallmark to replace Durheimer as Bentley boss

The 12.42-mile course rises to more than 14,000ft

Opinion

Why Volkswagen's Pikes Peak entry is an inspired move

The hillclimb event allows electric cars to take on combustion-engined rivals on a level playing field (even if the course is anything but)

20 October 2017

Why Volkswagen's Pikes Peak entry is an inspired move

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