How's this for fuel economy? A Mercedes has travelled 1968 kilometres from North Africa to England without having to refuel - and still had another 160km in it.

Bentley and Vertu, two high class British brands, have announced an exclusive five-year partnership.

Tour de France 2013 winner Chris Froome is the first person to cycle from the United Kingdom to France under the sea.

"They told me it was running, had 47,000 miles on it and was ready for me to pick up!" George Talley was overjoyed to have his '79 Chevrolet Corvette returned.

True innovation is rare in the automotive world. But when it happens it's wonderful, creating cars that industry types and enthusiasts alike talk about for decades.

Motorists should fill up now if they want to beat the tax going up on petrol on 1 July, says the AA.