VOLKSWAGEN has announced prices for its new four-door, four-seater coupe, the Passat CC.

HOT in the wheel tracks of the storming IS F comes another new Lexus, the IS 250 SR.

SELLING a car can stir one of two feelings. One is sheer excitement as you envision yourself using your newfound wealth to purchase another, newer machine.

THREE years after MG Rover collapsed, a start date has been set for the production of new models at the Longbridge plant.

CADILLAC’S upcoming 2009 CTS-V has completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife track at Germany’s Nurburgring in 7min 59.32sec. This blistering time appears to be the fastest ever publicly documented for a production saloon.

IT WILL be the ultimate test of their driving, and the stakes are high because every single contestant wants to drive away in the top prize.

WHEN driving any vehicle, it is extremely important to position it correctly, not only at junctions and corners but when travelling behind other vehicles. Dropping back and adopting the two-second rule gives a driver a better field of vision.

MERCEDES SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR

BMW, Volkswagen and Subaru have all received recognition at the International Engine of the Year awards for 2008.

FORT William woman Denise Kirk swapped wheels for wings recently after winning a helicopter ride over Loch Ness courtesy of Macrae & Dick in Inverness. The ride was the result of an after-sales care promotion to reward Macrae & Dick Land Rover customers.

JOHN Clark, the chairman and managing director of Aberdeen-based John Clark Motor Group, has received a lifetime achievement award in the Scottish Autotrader Awards.

CHEVROLET has added a new model to its Lacetti line-up.

HYUNDAI claims it has produced a “classy” MPV for big families, small businesses and anyone with lots of friends – its latest eight-seat model.

FRANCE has so much to offer – steady on, chaps, we’re not talking about Carla Bruni.