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BMW sales dip more than a quarter
Carmaker BMW says global sales fell 26.2% in November, as consumers tighten their belts amid the economic slowdown.
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Akon: Pop star or businessman?
Singer-songwriter Akon discusses his music, his brand and the truth behind his criminal convictions.
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Global slowdown hits BMW profits
German luxury carmaker BMW sees quarterly profits fall because of the global slowdown and says it cannot forecast future results.
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Limited edition Mini is electric
BMW announces 500 electrically-powered two-seater minis are being built in Oxford.
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Emissions drive for company cars
Firms are under pressure to buy greener cars and an exhibition of fleet vehicles is a chance to test their wares.
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Blackmailing designer avoids jail
A man who tried to blackmail money from three US car designers escapes jail.
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Lexus hybrid woos Sainsbury's chief
Sainsbury's chief Justin King ditches his Maserati in favour of an anonymous-looking Lexus most famous for emission reductions.
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Daimler reports healthy profits
A strong performance from Mercedes-Benz helps Daimler to report a net profit of 4bn euros for 2007.
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European diesel arrives in America
European car makers hope American drivers will accept their assurances that modern diesel engines are cleaner and more efficient than petrol engines.
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Khan banned for careless driving
Boxer Amir Khan is convicted of careless driving after going through a red light, injuring a pedestrian.
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Jury retires in Khan driving case
The jury in the dangerous driving trial of boxer Amir Khan retires to consider its verdict.
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Carmakers laud emission reductions
Eight major car firms contrast new and historic models to highlight their developments in improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
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Saab eyes low-volume future
After years of failing to hit high sales targets, Saab is trying to revitalise its brand as a low-volume carmaker distinct from its rivals.
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Supercar engines roar on NI roads
The property boom leads to an upsurge in luxury cars appearing on Northern Ireland's roads.
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Vehicles taken by car key thieves
Burglars are breaking into houses to steal high performance cars, police warn.
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Mechanic sped in customer's car
A 32-year-old man drove at speeds of up to 128mph while test driving a BMW, a court is told.
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Consumer group slates dodgy cars
The best cars on the market are praised and the worst slated by the readers of Which? magazine.
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Europe diary: MEPs and motors
BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on the appeal of fast cars and the damage they do to the environment - and EU attempts to strike the right balance.
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Europe diary: Your comments
Your comments on Mark Mardell's diary on a call from the European Parliament to ban cars that go more than 100mph.
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Europe diary: Cars and lobbyists
BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on the lobbyists trying to influence EU legislation on car CO2 emissions.
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