Dealer’s diary

Actually, Merlin McCormack does not identify as a ‘car dealer’. Reclining in his tumbledown office, I ask how he prefers to be branded. “We like to wind people up. We decorated our f**king showroom li

Nigel Boothman’s market analysis

Ever wondered how exactly configurations and price levels for strong-selling cars are decided? I have, but things are clearer now following an absorbing conversation with Audi UK’s Q-model guru, Jo Bu

Classic values & essential buying advice

Motoring journalist, or quality-assurance final boss?

Great road test report on the new Toyota Land Cruiser (21 May), but while acknowledging the renowned reliability, you failed to mention that it’s backed up by a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty that need