Just as George Osborne ratcheted up company car tax for thousands of motorists, German giant BMW unveiled its new 'budget buster' — its first mainstream plug-in petrol-electric hybrid SUV.

Ray Massey drove the fully stocked four-wheel-drive 2-litre TFSI, which was adept at whipping around the Cotswolds in style. The range starts at £31,995 and the Audi can cost as much as £50,000

As British Jaguars delivered guests to the annual WTA pre-Wimbledon Party, the Russian tennis star squeezed in a sneaky drive of the Porsche Boxter Spyder.

Jaguar has unveiled its first sports utility 'crossover' vehicle, the F-PACE. The five-door five-seater is designed for families who need child seats in the back. It goes on sale next year, priced from £35,000.

The world's two foremost luxury car makers, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, will lead the charge of top British marques at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show. Bentley this week unveiled its first 4x4.

French giant, Renault, will release new model to Brits in autumn although it will go on sale on the continent in the summer. Renault bosses say it's aimed at those with an adventurous spirit.

Amazing to think that Toyota is celebrating its 50th anniversary of sales in Britain.

Dubbed the 'Flying Huntsman' by the team of British engineers who created it, the Defender Double Cab Pickup went on show at an exhibition in Peterborough earlier this month with more to follow.

Charge up your flux capacitors! We're going back to the future with Tesla Motors' unveiling of its gull-winged, all-electric sports utility vehicle.

Eyes will turn East this month for the Tokyo Motor Show, where cars that will soon be on sale in Britain share space with some of the most outlandish designs on the planet.

Sure, there’s good work in evidence but it’s all so derivative, so Audi, so VW, so keep it safe, so keep it in the family. Its crisp sharp lines doing nothing more than echoing those of the Audi A3 and VW Polo.

The new Chelsea tractor is designed for fashionable, adventurous types who want wind-in-the-hair motoring.

The Swedish company has named its design for self-driving cars 'Concept 26' which it says aims to put the joy back into driving by letting people make the most of commuting.

The video shows the driver leaving skid marks on the road while drifting around the roundabout between the busy Westwood Cross shopping centre and The Haine Road in Broadstairs, Kent.

Though now retired from professional cycling, the six-times gold medal winner has learned to drive a Nissan Juke on two wheels in just two days, rather than the two months experts say is normal.

She's earned nearly 4million Instagram followers by showing off her unreal figure. So the DJ wasn't afraid to put on a sexy display in a very daring catsuit at the Billboard Music Awards.

The 21-year-old singer playfully twirled her skirt on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

She's nominated for her first Billboard Award for Top Country Song. And Bebe Rexa made quite the entrance at Sunday night's red carpet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

None of the British royal family were safe when the Australian-born comedian hit the stage.

She revealed her feelings were 'hurt' following her ex-Fifth Harmony bandmate's 2017 VMA performance which saw them throw shade at their departed band member

The 28-year-old pop diva's face served a range of dramatic emotions before breaking into laughter

Kesha had a big night at the Billboard Music Awards. Not only did she perform her song Good Old Days alongside Macklemore. But she also stayed close to her love.

She not only took home a Billboard award but blessed fans with two performances on Sunday night But it appears as though Camila Cabello may have pushed herself a little too

Camila Cabello cancelled her performance on Taylor Swift’s Reputation tour after being hospitalized following the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, where she won the Chart Achievement accolade.

She just hosted the Billboard Music Awards. And Kelly Clarkson looked every inch the pop sensation as she flaunted her newly trimmed figure at the CMT Music Awards.

Madonna is splashing her own cash to the tune of $5 million to ensure a showstopping comeback performance at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday. 

Taylor Swift's biggest fans scrutinized the 29-year-old singer's look on the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday to the point that she was hinting at the title of her upcoming album.

Just weeks after announcing that he and his wife are expecting their first child, country superstar Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae hit the red carpet.

Madonna was determined to come back from her career hiatus with a bang at the Billboards Awards on Wednesday night.

Kelly Clarkson made the most of her opportunity on Wednesday night, thrilling the crowd with an electrifying opening medley at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nick stopped for a second to plant a sweet kiss on wife Priyanka's lips. She was standing next to Sophie Turner who is engaged to Joe, who was next to Danielle who is married to Kevin.

Ciara delivered an electrifying performance at the Billboard Music Awards performance on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old actress-turned-director was joined on the red carpet by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, the stars of her forthcoming movie.

Chantel Jeffries left nothing to the imagination as she made a sizzling arrival to the Billboard Music Awards 2019 at the MGM Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner's mother Sally told MailOnline of the moment her daughter phoned her to say she was marrying Joe Jonas. Sally Turner said she was delighted at the news

The 29-year-old singer-songwriter on the show will open up about her new hit single ME!, with Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie, which the pair performed at the Billboard Music earlier this month.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner will 'potentially' have a big party to celebrate their marriage.

The brunette bombshell is also very skilled when it comes to catering to her 4.3M Instagram followers as she proved once again this week when she shared a topless photo.

If we were to sell the property to our two children for £70,000 as this is the figure we considered for equity release, would there be any problems?

We spent an inheritance and a lot of savings on buying a tiny flat for one son, but might we be forced to sell up if one of us needed care? Lawyer Ben Tyer (pictured) of GLP Solicitors replies.

Equity release customers could have been given the wrong advice it has emerged, as the City watchdog confirmed it is looking at mortgage lending practices to older borrowers.

It is feared that equity release could soon echo the PPI mis-selling scandal which has rocked Britain in recent years. Experts last night said the industry was 'ripe for mis-selling'.

There are growing concerns that many people signing up for equity release are not aware that the loans can come with hefty early redemption penalties.

Analysis by financial data experts Defaqto shows a couple who borrow £50,000 could save up to £38,000 over 20 years by opting for a retirement interest-only mortgage instead.

After meeting workers fleeced of their futures in the scandal, the now Prime Minister, pictured with victims with David Burgess, left, Sue Flood and Micky Nettle, pledged to take up their case.

Thousands of taxpayers are not including correct information about their pensions on their annual returns, according to mutual insurer Royal London.

Pat Savage, 73, has been waiting since October for a compensation payment of around £3,500. The retired construction health and safety manager bought a standard annuity with the Prudential when he retired.

Some of the taxes we currently pay and a number of the tax breaks we are given to encourage us to save for old age are either too onerous or far too complicated.

Savers who want to ease into or delay retirement should be allowed to take part of their state pension and put off drawing the rest, says Aviva.

A raid on popular pension tax breaks to drum up cash for other Government projects is reportedly on the cards at the upcoming March Budget.