A problem with the front...

A problem with the front axle has sparked a recall of the Smart ForTwo. Rusting of a supporting joint could lead to a loss of steering. Vehicles which were built between October 1998 and December 2000 are affected. That includes around 2,500 in the UK, but they"re all left-hand-drive models imported before the car - known as the City Coupнѓ©/Cabrio at the time - was launched here officially.

Just as Auto Express...

Just as Auto Express was going to press -and after our cover was printed - we learned that the Midlands firm will increase its product portfolio in four key areas over the next four years, developing two new cars that will be called the Rover R2 and Rover R3.