Achieved during the...

Achieved during the GreenFleet Fuel Challenge, designed to demonstrate the efficiency of low-emission cars, the Aygo lapped Silverstone race track 10 times, covering the 32.5 miles in under an hour.

A later event showed the benefits of driving with a light right foot - an Avensis managed the 10 laps at 56 mpg, and then was hurled round by an "aggressive" race instructor, and returned only 18mpg on the same course! thunderbird recovery

After losing a disc...

After losing a disc late last year containing data on three million learner drivers, more information has now been left unprotected.

A fault in the Agency’s online system meant the secure Internet connection for driver licensing was lost for 80 minutes on 6 December. It’s confirmed 528 people logged on during that time, and their data – including bank details in 153 cases – was not protected. The DVLA said there was no evidence the website was subject to any attack, but will contact affected motorists. DVLA boss Noel Shanahan added: “I’m sorry for the inconvenience.”

After making its London...

After making its London debut in 2007, the spectacular end-of-season Race of Champions is returning to Wembley Stadium on 14 December. The event sees some of the worldтЂ™s top drivers competing against each other in identical machinery. A dazzling line-up will be topped by seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher.

тЂњThe great thing about the Race is that win or lose, itтЂ™s great fun тЂ“ all the drivers and the crowd really enjoy themselves,тЂќ said Schumacher, who will team up with Formula One ace Sebastian Vettel to represent Germany.

A host of features in...

A host of features in the new Sebring include this cup-holder which can both heat and cool drinks.

The car will also get a cutting-edge information, entertainment and navigation system, plus ESP and side curtain airbags. A right-hand-drive Sebring arrives during the first half of 2007.