A major drive has been launched to encourage fleet decision-makers to ensure vehicles are equipped with life-saving electronic stability control (ESC) technology.
3. Renault UK: CV show 2008
The 2008 Budget clearly signposted fleets along the ‘green’ road to both keep costs under control and reduce carbon emissions, and forthcoming changes to the London congestion charge keep up the pressure for a ‘cultural revolution’.
7. Dacia reveals its new UK-bound compact hatchback, Sandero, in Geneva
Spain's former World Rally champion Carlos Sainz took the overall lead in the 'Dakar' rally on Sunday after winning the second stage, a 237km special from Santa Rosa to Puerto Madryn.
13. SA's De Villiers up front for VW on 'Dakar' Day 1
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah, driving a BMW, clinched the opening stage of the 2009 'Dakar' Rally on Saturday as defending champions Mitsubishi struggled.
14. Megabucks Bugatti saved after 50 years
A rare Bugatti sports car left to gather dust and rust in an northern England garage for 50 years could fetch millions when it goes under the hammer.
15. Another superpony joins the Mustang herd
Just when car enthusiasts were weeping in their beer over the probable demise, thanks to a bunch of useless bankers, of muscle cars, comes Ford with the Shelby Mustang GT500.
16. Unanimous! Bus lanes for bikers, too!
We recently published a report from the UK that London bus lanes would be opened to motorcycles and scooters and asked what you thought about the plan. Here's a selection of readers' views...
17. Hamilton MBE a 'massive honour'
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim says reports he is one of four parties in talks about a possible rescue bid for the former Honda F1 team are "completely false".
19. Toyota commits to F1 despite loss
Toyota vows to continue running its Formula One team despite forecasting an annual loss of over ?1bn.
20. F1 boss faces battle with teams
Formula One teams representative Luca di Montezemolo says commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone should consider stepping down.
21. F1 stars may have to take pay cut
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says top Formula One teams may no longer be able to pay such large salaries to their star drivers.
22. Prodrive signals renewed F1 hopes
Prodrive boss David Richards says Formula One's recent attempts to cut costs could open the door for smaller, private teams to return to the grid.
23. Plato eager to secure BTCC drive
Oxford-born touring car driver Jason Plato believes he can secure a new British Championship team for 2009.
24. Subaru pull out of world rallying
Subaru follow Suzuki by withdrawing from next year's World Rally Championship, blaming the global economic downturn for their decision.
25. Medals would help F1 - Ecclestone
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone remains committed to awarding medals rather than points in Grands Prix.
26. Suzuki in world rally withdrawal
Suzuki pull out of the World Rally Championship after only one season, blaming the current global economic crisis.
27. No changes to Force India line-up
Force India will retain Giancarlo Fisichella, Adrian Sutil and test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi for next year.
28. Hoy v Hamilton contest scrapped
The "man v machine" race between Chris Hoy and Lewis Hamilton at Wembley is cancelled because of safety fears.
29. Hamilton gets hands on F1 trophy
Lewis Hamilton finally gets his hands on the Formula One world title trophy at a glitzy ceremony in Monte Carlo.
30. New Year Honours photos
Pictures of the sporting stars who are rewarded in the Queen's New Year Honours List - including F1 champion Lewis Hamilton
31. Big guns back to work in F1
