This 4k mile Punk Grey 2008/58 500 1.2 Lounge was billed as a 1.3 Multijet, but the error was pointed out before bidding started. It also had some desirable extras, such as leather, climate control and rear parking sensors, and had originated from FIAT’s showpiece Marylebone Showroom. Booked at £7,575 with 10k miles. Sold for £8,300.

Motorists need to be careful when trying to make cutbacks on car insurance, it has been suggested.

A significant number of motorists have opted for small Ford models when buying a car under the scrappage scheme, it has been suggested.

Ford dealers have taken over 12,000 orders for new cars under the Government's scrappage scheme – rising by about 300 a day.

BCA reveals Silver as the top used car colour in 2009

A soft-top version of the Fiat 500 has been released and will join other new cars in showrooms from today (July 2nd).

Motorists thinking about buying a car may want to take advantage of an offer from Nissan.

Cash-strapped motorists may want to check out one way they could potentially reduce the amount they spend on car insurance.

Mazda has increased its finance offers to 5.9% APR (still better than most competitors for scrappage customers).

Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone.