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Drink-driver killed six in crash
Six people were unlawfully killed when a drink-driver crashed while on the wrong side of the road, an inquest hears.
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Japanese cars 'are most reliable'
Cars made by Japanese manufacturers are still the most reliable, Which? Car magazine says.
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Society depends on more for less
If the world is to end the threat from climate change, we need to be able to produce more with less energy.
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Upbeat Porsche sees profit surge
Porsche investors are to benefit from the carmaker's continued success by receiving much higher dividends.
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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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Watching Republicans debate from Iowa
The BBC's Jamie Coomarasamy watches the Republican debate with a group of supporters from Iowa, the first state to hold its caucuses.
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VW gets profits and sales boost
Volkswagen shares rise after profits jump and the car firm says it expects to sell a record number of vehicles.
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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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VW backing diesel in green drive
While its competitors push forward with hybrids, VW is backing diesel technology for its low-emission, high fuel efficiency vehicle.
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Most car brands 'failing on CO2'
Three quarters of Europe's car makers are failing to improve fuel efficiency fast enough to meet a key climate change target, a study claims.
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Angry workers upset VW's new car plans
Volkswagen's display of new models that could boost its sales and profits come as workers call for chief Bernd Pischetsrieder to go.
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Ad Breakdown's review of 2005
Frogs, trains and automobiles - the best and worst of the adverts of the year.
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Is Rover politically damaging?
Thousands of MG Rover workers are being made redundant after rescue deal talks collapse. Could there be a political impact?
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Sports cars stolen from addresses
Thieves steal two high performance sports cars from separate addresses in Warwickshire.
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South African car demand surges
Car manufacturers with plants in South Africa, including BMW, Toyota and VW, have seen a surge in sales during 2004.
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VW blames Europe for rising costs
Ever more red tape and falling car prices are squeezing Europe's car makers' profits, says Volkswagen Group boss Bernd Pischetsrieder.
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Walkouts at three VW German sites
Staff at three VW factories send a warning signal to management, as the carmaker continues talks over cost-cutting plans.
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VW profits halve as euro soars
Europe's biggest carmaker suffers as the strength of the euro cuts into export earnings and restructuring costs mount.
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People carrier is 'least safe car'
The Kia Sedona people carrier is named the least safe new car in an influential safety survey.
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Volkswagen's profits slump
Europe's largest car maker sees its net profits halve during the July to September quarter, but analysts remain upbeat about its performance.
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