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Honda to halt UK production for two months
Japanese car giant Honda has announced it will halt production at its UK plant for two months next year while new figures showed a huge slump in vehicle building.
Jeremy Clarkson drives Ford Fiesta into sea for Top Gear stunt
Jeremy Clarkson drove a brand new Ford Fiesta off a military landing craft and in to the sea for his latest stunt for BBC TV show Top Gear.
First diesel Porsche on sale in February
The German sports car maker's first ever production diesel model will be a Cayenne SUV powered by a 3.0litre V6 turbodiesel sourced from Audi.
Motors on TV
Carrelated viewing this weekend
Mandelson and Darling face calls for support from motor industry
The motor industry this week urged the Government for more support to see it through the economic downturn.
On sale now: Toyota Auris Stop?Start
Automatic cutout while stationary for improved economy and lower emissions
Registration plates spelling out terrorism religion and sex banned
Car registration plates that spell out words related to terrorism religion sex or other potentially provocative themes have been banned it has emerged.

Button certain 2008 will be better
Jenson says early progress in testing has reassured him that Honda will recover.
Bernie issues Oz night race ultimatum
Bernie Ecclestone says Melbourne only has an F1 future if it becomes a night race.
Hamilton predicts more open season
Lewis Hamilton believes that Ferrari and McLaren will not be able to monopolise the race wins in 2008 - and has tipped BMW and Renault to get amongst the top two.
McLaren aims for fresh start in '08
CEO Martin Whitmarsh says his team has moved on from the misery of 2007.
FIA urges against working with Stepney
The FIA has asked F1 teams to snub the mechanic who triggered the spying scandal.
F1 2008: Where they stand
Expert analyst Mark Hughes looks at how the 2008 Formula 1 field is shaping up.
Bridgestone to mark extreme wets
Bridgestone's extreme wet tyres will be distinguished with wet stripes this year.