James Ruppert Special correspondent
Used to sell BMWs, but he's no yuppie; has a '64 Mini Cooper in his garage and a '57 BSA Bantam in his house. Has bought and sold hundreds of used cars, and he isn't finished yet.
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Embracing Bangernomics through the ages
The concept of Bangernomics was officially born in 1990, but probably dates back to those shrewd chariot-riding Romans
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The DVLA needs a new chief executive. Where do I apply?
The top post at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is vacant, and James thinks he's the perfect candidate...
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The demise of the used car classifieds magazine
With many classified mags no longer available in print form, what does the future hold for printed car mags of all types?
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What's the best car to take on holiday?
So your motorhome has a compartment for a low-slung sports car; what will it be?
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Don't kill Mr Whippy: Why we should keep old ice cream vans
Should independent ice cream traders be forced into more efficient vans, even if it threatens their business?
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What would you buy (and modify) for £2999?
With warmer weather seemingly on the way, everyone's searching for a convertible. Here's a few more original takes on the summer car
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Margaret Thatcher and the British car industry
From inadvertently saving British Leyland to beginning its demise, Margaret Thatcher was a hugely important PM for car production in Britain
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Were you April fooled?
A good April fool is tricky to pull off, but is it time car makers stopped their japery?
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How much is a battery?
When every penny counts, it pays to shop around for your motoring essentials
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Ken Livingstone's taxi and other true stories
It isn't just the tabloids that would be affected by increased press regulation; some of the best car industry scoops have come through rather unorthodox methods, too…
