Seven-times F1 champion Michael Schumacher will attempt to add another F1 ‘first’ to his record before the end of his career with Mercedes, it has been revealed.
F1 takes on a whole new look in 2010 with teams changing identity, new teams coming and a host of driver changes – including the return of seven-times World Champion Michael Schumacher.
BMW has released the first official pictures of the Mini Beachcomber concept, which prepares the way for a crossover 4x4 Mini production car, due in 2010.
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Jenson Button finally clinched his first World Driver's Championship with fifth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos to become the 10th F1 champion from Britain.
You don't have to drive a car equipped with sat-nav to get the benefit of a computer-plotted route - instead you can use an online route planner. But which one works best?
Breaking away from conventional packaging with innovative materials and techniques will open up new opportunities in concept design, says Andrew Noakes.
Lewis Hamilton's fifth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix was enough to win him the World Championship by a single point - and he's not the only winner.
Despite significant improvements in automatic transmissions in recent years, manual gearboxes are still most users’ default choice. Andrew Noakes asks if a shift to new transmission concepts can change that.
George Monbiot's Guardian article on the motor industry undermines a fair point by citing 'facts' which range from the misleading to the downright wrong.
Common rail technology has brought greater efficiency and refinement to millions of small diesel engines over the last 10 years – and there is more to come, says Andrew Noakes
Poor driving habits can wipe out the benefit of switching to a more fuel-efficient car, says the Institute of Advanced Motorists. But they don't realise how right they are.
I've just spent a couple of days at the Monteblanco circuit near Seville, surrounded by Mercedes-Benz concept cars and engineering demos. This 'TecDay' event was amazing - in more ways than one.
Economic and environmental pressures are driving a move to non-fossil fuels, says Andrew Noakes, but there is still no dominant technology in the field.
For the first time in a generation, the Formula 1 season ends with a three-way battle for the driver's championship. If anything, the championship battle in 2007 is even closer than it was in 1986.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that Peugeot had shut up shop in Coventry, but not only is it still very much a presence, it's investing millions in the city - a story which doesn't get its fair share of coverage.
Today is the anniversary of Niki Lauda's horrible Nurburgring crash in 1976, which almost certainly cost him the F1 World Championship that year and very nearly cost him his life.
Aston Martin today built the last of 50 'Ultimate Edition' Vanquish models, and car production at Newport Pagnell ended. Like other recent 'last of line' Astons, this one is on its way up the road to Gaydon for display at the Heritage Motor Centre.
Lewis Hamilton's charge to pole position for the British Grand Prix tomorrow provided a real rarity in modern Formula 1 - a qualifying session with drama.
This morning the BBC was getting very excited about Friday's F1 practice at Magny Cours, where the French Grand Prix will take place tomorrow. But why?
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How does the McLaren's MP4-12C's performance and specification match up to its key rivals?
Focus Electric is Ford's first all-electric passenger car. Here's how it works.
The Heritage Motor Centre is offering 2010 prices for its first two days open in 2011, on January 2 and 3
Nissan's LEAF becomes the first electric car to be voted European Car of the Year
Sir Stirling Moss raced for the first time since his accident in March at this weekend's Silverstone Classic meeting
Pictures of Stirling Moss racing at the 2010 Silverstone Classic
Bugatti has won back the title of World's Fastest Production Car with a 268mph run at VW's Ehra-Lessien proving ground
Land Rover has released the first official pictures of the new compact Range Rover, which will be called the Evoque
Celebrating the 500th Grand Prix for Lotus with a look back at a glorious F1 career
An MGB roadster has been sold at auction for an eye-watering £141,922.
The Aston Martin Owners Club celebrated its 75th anniversary at its Spring Concours, held at Blenheim Palace
Tesla and Toyota have announced that they intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles.
Legendary F1 commentator Murray Walker spoke to students, motorsport enthusiasts and me at Coventry University
Renault-Nissan and Daimler have announced a wide-ranging strategic partnership
Force India has won the 2009 Formula 1 LG Moment of the Year in association with F1 Racing and the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA).
Bentley has reinvented its long-running V8 engine for its new flagship Mulsanne: here are the details
Did you spot the April Fools Day car and motorsport headlines?
Seven-times F1 champion Michael Schumacher will attempt to add another F1 ‘first’ to his record before the end of his career with Mercedes, it has been revealed.
The RS500 badge returns on Ford's latest fast Focus
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is to be extended to provide a 'moving motor show'.
Sir Stirling Moss is recovering in hospital after receiving injuries in an accident at his home in London over the weekend.
Highlights from the press preview days at the 2010 Geneva salon – updated throughout the day.
Kia opened a new production plant in the US state of Georgia on the eve of the Geneva motor show
The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG F1 Safety Car in pictures
A specially-adapted Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar will be the F1 safety car for the 2010 season
Pictures and details of all the hottest new cars, concepts and technology due at the Geneva show in March.
Preview pictures and information on the hottest new cars from Audi, Renault, Peugeot, Nissan and more due at the 2010 Geneva motor show
Concept cars are always a motor show highlight, and there's a bumper crop at the 2010 Geneva motor show
Plenty of hybrids and electric cars, but the 2010 Geneva show will also reveals new structural technology and innovative aerodynamics
Honda's Civic Type R gets a Mugen makeover ahead of the 2010 BTCC season
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid uses a flywheel instead of a battery to store energy: here’s how it works
Nissan Juke compact crossover picture gallery
All the talk is about the styling of Nissan's new compact crossover, the Juke – but here's what's under the skin
The new Audi A1 lifestyle hatch in pictures
Tesla's electric Roadster comes to the UK in right-hand drive
Tesla Motors has launched a right-hand-drive version of its electric sports car for the UK market
Archive images from Mercedes' illustrious motorsport history
Mercedes Grand Prix today revealed its 2010 F1 car livery at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart
Classic Audi owners can now buy parts online from Audi Tradition – but only in Germany and Austria.
BMW has released details of the MINI Countryman crossover, after pictures of the finished car were leaked.
Fiat unveiled this limited-edition 500 Pink today – what took them so long?
Highlights from the press preview days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Ford announced its new-generation Focus at the Detroit motor show today.
GM has several offers on the table for Saab, but has it already decided on closure?
Michael Schumacher – who is 41 today – has signed a three-year contract with Mercedes GP. What could he achieve between now and 2012?
Only four F1 World Champions drivers have been tempted out of retirement: in 2010 Michael Schumacher will become the fifth.
Aston Martin's One-77 supercar has exceeded 220mph (354km/h) in testing, the company has revealed – making it the fastest road-going Aston ever.
Spyker Cars has made a new offer for Saab – just one day after GM announced talks had ended without agreement and the brand was to be wound down.
Saab will be wound down as a buyer cannot be found, says GM – a sad end to 60 years of the innovative car maker
Aston Martin has unveiled two new 'Carbon Black' special edition cars, based on the DBS and V12 Vantage.
Aston Martin could produce an electric version of its Cygnet city car, says chairman David Richards.
These are the first official pictures of the completed Aston Martin Cygnet, a luxury commuter car based on the Toyota iQ.
BMW has released the first official pictures of the Mini Beachcomber concept, which prepares the way for a crossover 4x4 Mini production car, due in 2010.
The 10,000th example of Porsche's newest model line, the Panamera saloon, rolled off the line in Leipzig today
Prodrive chairman David Richards recently revealed his thoughts on the future of F1 – and Prodrive’s potential involvement
Renault's involvement in F1 might be hanging by a thread, but it has just reaffirmed its commitment to rallying with two new cars.
Jenson Button signs with McLaren for the first all-British, all-Champion F1 line-up in a generation
The flat-six engines used in 911s have always had a distinctive sound, but can you tell one from another?
Jenson Button finally clinched his first World Driver's Championship with fifth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos to become the 10th F1 champion from Britain.
You don't have to drive a car equipped with sat-nav to get the benefit of a computer-plotted route - instead you can use an online route planner. But which one works best?
Nearly 300 Aston Martins and Lagondas together worth more than £30 million took part in a St George’s Day parade at Windsor Castle
