Frank Page reports on two new ideas for public transport in West Germany. Sue Baker investigates new transport concepts in overcoming some of the risks to women travelling in London at night. Judith Jackson tells the story of the resurgence…

In the next few years the technical changes in lorries are likely to be considerable and this week William Woollard reports on quieter, heavier trucks, improved fuel consumption through better aerodynamics and a new vibration rig. Chris Gof…

Britain's best-selling car, the Cortina, is replaced by the Ford Sierra. Frank Page traces the story behind the launch of this new multi-million pound model. Sue Baker visits Dunlop's new facility at the Motor Industry Research Association'…

Chris Goffey highlights some of the pitfalls of buying a secondhand car and gives advice on how to avoid buying a 'pig in a poke'. From Japan, Judith Jackson discovers some of the new materials likely to be found in our cars in the future a…

This is the first chance for the French public to see the new Ford Sierra and compare it with a new Citroën. Frank Page reports the highlights of the show and Sue Baker road tests the Citroen BX. Chris Goffey reports on the cars the French …

How do they make the best car in the world? William Woollard looks at the British craftsmanship that goes into making a Rolls-Royce. Judith Jackson completes her stories from Japan by looking at the Wankel rotary engine while Bob Friend rep…