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UK has 'highest car running costs'

THE UK is the most expensive country in the world for running a car, according to a new survey. Comparing the cost of fuel, insurance, road tax and MOT, on average it costs the UK motorist £3,453 a year, which is £1,000 more than in the USA and Australia, £1,825 than Japan and a full £2,000 more than in China. The survey, conducted by Webuyanycar.com, compared the cost of motoring in 21 countries on five continents, and revealed that on many fronts the UK motorist is paying more than anyone else.

Fire up the Quattro: Ashes to Ashes Audi up for auction

This isn’t a replica, this is the actual Audi Quattro as driven by DCI Gene Hunt in the TV series Ashes to Ashes. It’s a 1993 Audi Quattro UR 2.1-litre Turbo that’s covered 106,204 miles. And it’s currently for sale as part of a no-reserve auction on eBay, meaning you could potentially pick up this legendary Quattro for a bit of a steal.

Honda Gives You Wings

YOU might be more familiar with its cars and motorcycles, but did you know that Honda also made planes? If boat engines and quad bikes weren’t enough to keep the Japanese firm occupied, it recently embarked on a project to manufacture high-end business jets. With a base in America and more than a decade of research under its belt plus a small fleet of development aircraft, the company has announced that its first customer specification model is almost ready to fly.