Meanwhile, MG Rover...
Meanwhile, MG Rover has been reprimanded by advertising watchdogs for encouraging speeding. The promo for the ZT 260 V8 sports saloon featured the words "experienced players only". The firm claimed it was to warn novice drivers away, but the Advertising Standards Agency ruled it implied the car was for motorists who enjoy speeding.
More than 1.4 million...
More than 1.4 million Toyotas have been recalled - the largest-ever number for a Japanese maker. Models including the Corolla, Yaris and RAV4 are being called back to fix a wiring fault that could turn the headlights off. The move affects cars built from May 2000 to August 2002. Only a limited number are expected to be in the UK.