• Wait’s over for hybrid

Honda’s new Global Hybrid hatch will lose its disguise this week.

• Honda Insight hybrid

Brand-new Prius rivalling hybrid revealed by Honda.

• Hyundai reveal Paris line-up

Big plans for Paris Show announced by Hyundai

• Loeb ready to make history

Citroen ace Sebastien Loeb is on course to claim a record fifth world crown, following a dramatic win on Rally New Zealand.

• Rain can’t hold Gio back

Italian poised to claim his second championship in a row.

• Bug gets in shape

Sportier, more masculine look for ‘too cute’ Beetle with revived classic set to arrive in 2010.

• Get the golden touch with king of bling roof

Here’s proof that money can’t buy taste! London firm Alchemist is offering to clad your car roof with 24-carat gold leaf.