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Heavy metal

Heavy metal

9:03am Thursday 18th March 2010

It is more than a decade since BMW weaved its not inconsiderable sports car magic over a whacking great 4x4 and unveiled the X5. The aim was simple – produce a formidable 4x4 with the driving dynamics of BMW’s forte, the sports tourer. The success of the formula is reflected in the number of sharp-handling rivals that now line up against the German beast.

Eco plans boost car firms

Electric power: Nissan Leaf

8:37am Thursday 18th March 2010

The motor industry has been given a double boost with news of huge investments by two of the UK's biggest carmakers, safeguarding thousands of jobs.

Lower drink-drive limit supported

More than 70 percent of motorists surveyed would back a lower legal drink-drive limit

8:39am Wednesday 17th March 2010

More than 70% of motorists would support a lowering of the legal drink-drive limit, according to a new survey.

Mint condition

Mint condition

1:52pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Volkswagen's new Polo was not designed as a flamboyantly styled, head-turning troublemaker.

Fuel prices 'heading for record high'

Petrol prices will reach record levels this year, warns the AA

1:28pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Petrol prices will reach record levels this year, according to research by the AA.

Hamilton to rally McLaren troops

Lewis Hamilton

1:22pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Lewis Hamilton will head into the McLaren factory in Woking and again demand the kind of effort that sparked the team's about turn last season.

Hamilton: 'McLaren not far off pace'

Lewis Hamilton

10:07pm Monday 15th March 2010

Lewis Hamilton believes McLaren are just a step away from competing for grand prix wins this season.

Alonso wins on Ferrari debut

Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

2:09pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Fernando Alonso led a Ferrari one-two on his debut for the team as the Maranello marque made a stunning start to the new Formula One season.

Vettel claims pole in Bahrain

Sebastian Vettel

1:52pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Germany's Sebastian Vettel, last year's Formula One championship runner-up, claimed pole position for Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Schumacher in running for winning return

Michael Schumacher

8:54pm Friday 12th March 2010

Michael Schumacher's claim he is not in the running for victory on his comeback in Bahrain on Sunday appears to hold little water.









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