The week in pictures

Beijing traffic sits stationary beside empty lanes that have been created for Olympics visitors to use.

A shocking outcome after the German motoring group ADAC crashes an Audi Q7 and 500 into each other at only 35mph.

Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport roadster is revealed. It debuts at the Pebble Beach concours in California, US, later this month.

Drivers are left frustrated after a rock fall in British Columbia, Canada, severs the only route between Vancouver and Whistler.

Toyota’s latest model is shown off in Japan. The Winglet can do 3.7mph and will be trialled at an airport and shopping mall next year.