• McLaren supercar

First amazing pictures of McLaren's new Ferrari rival, the P11...

• Alfa Romeo

Alfa proves its mettle with a stunning display in Paris.

• Torch gets head start for DIY repairs

Holding a torch under the bonnet while working on a car isn’t ideal, as it leaves only one arm free to do the spannering.

• Easy does it with clever wax

Smart Wax is simple to apply and gives an excellent shine

• Hi-tech phone set is a sound choice

Listening to music on your phone and taking hands-free calls can be a tricky business in the car, involving various leads and wires.

• Park and ride with fold-up cycle

Beating the morning traffic means more commuters are turning to pedal power – and ultra-compact folding bikes such as this new Strida 5.0 are tailor made for the job.

• The MPG boosters

Want to improve your fuel economy? Chipping cars is the latest idea. We tried it, and the results were great!