Hyundai has unveiled ambitious plans to take on the best from Europe and break the glass ceiling of premium brands with the launch of the Genesis sedan.

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.