Just as Audi has its S and quattro models, BMW has its M versions and Mercedes its AMG variants, VW has RS derivatives, but the Passat R36 estate and saloon will be of limited interest in the performance market.

Prices start from £21,065 for the new Volkswagen Passat CC - the new large coupe from VW that delivers style, practicality and good engines though a mediocre drive lets the side down somewhat.

place the model 'among the most competitively-rated cars in the upper medium sector', according to Skoda.

Tracker locates and recovers over one thousand vehicles stolen from UK drivers in 2007, with an estimated street value of £27.7 million.

European safety testing body Euro NCAP says it will overhaul its rating system in 2009 to take account of continued poor scores for pedestrian protection on new cars.

AA research finds British motorists behind government proposals to open up motorway hard shoulders to help congestion, but are opposed to them being earmarked as toll paying car share lanes.

White-hot coloured new Seat Ibizas and Leons flying out of UK showrooms in 2008, so much so that Seat reckons British motorists are ready for Lumina Orange, Kiwi Green and other new Seat shades this autumn.

The new Daihatsu Charade has received and three and four stars for child and adult occupant protection respectively, out of a maximum of five stars.

The new Hyundai i30 hatch has received a maximum five stars for adult occupant protection after the Korean manufacturer modified the design of the i30 to protect the legs of drivers.

Tata Nano launch could be delayed as October looms, as repatriated Indian farmers blockade Tata factory in protest at treatment.

Cristiano Ronaldo bags 'CR7’ personal car registration plate for £150K from the same source that will soon supply the Manchester United ace with £350,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Part nine in MT’s mini-guide to Top Ten Supercars of Last Decade reaches for the stars. Well, skies above. There’s odd references to aviational feats included in the entrance fee, and some sexy pics of Spyker Laviolette C8.

Car manufacturers are struggling to reduce CO2 emissions and exhaust pollutants from their latest models, according to new figures.

The UK government should end all biofuel subsidies to prevent the destruction of carbon sinks such as rainforests and peat bogs, according to a report by a London think-tank.

The advent of hybrid and electric cars in the US - including the Toyota Prius and Tesla Roadster - has created an unexpected new danger to pedestrians - they're too quiet.

SsangYong’s range of Kyron, Rexton and Rodius cars are now approved for sale under the Motability Scheme.

Land Rover goes where even Sir Ranulph Fiennes hasn’t, as it drives across Bering Straits.

UK Drivers buying new Peugeot 308 or 308 SW now will receive £308-worth of free fuel until end of September. Which equates to 3,000 miles of cost and fuel efficient driving for hard-hit British motorists.

New Pontiac G8 ST sports pick-up truck derived from Pontiac G8 GT performance saloon.

Experian AutoCheck highlights that 15% of used cars sold in America are prone to losing critical damage histories between states, placing drivers at risk. 'Title-washing’ for first half of 2008 claims over 185,000 victims.