Rob Griffin

Few things in life can compete with putting your foot down and feeling the wind ruffling your hair – but which convertible will suit you best. Motoring journalist Rob Griffin has some suggestions.

They are the vehicles that take your breath away – but for all the wrong reasons. Motoring journalist Rob Griffin picks out six of the ugliest cars ever made.

Cars loved at home and across the globe. Motoring writer Rob Griffin picks six examples of British engineering prowess that have stood the test of time.

The Triumph TR7, Austin Allegro, VW Passat, Morris Ital, Reliant Robin, Lada: Are these the worst cars ever made? We take a look. 

Forget safety ratings - the only way of truly testing a car's toughness is to put it through its paces on a banger racing circuit.

Destroying your car is not as difficult as you might imagine. We explain how to give your motor the love and attention it needs for a long-lasting relationship.

From James Bond's Aston Martin to Ford Transit vans popular with 1970s bank robbers, we take a look at motors favoured by good guys and the bad over the years - on screen and in real life.

Tipping is a strange and bewildering custom. Knowing when to hand over extra money – and how much to give – can be extremely embarrassing. We explore tipping etiquette.

Classic cars have proved to be lucrative investments for thousands of motorists, but which modern cars are likely to be future classics - and why? Motoring journalist Rob Griffin takes a look.

Even if you can't afford to buy a new car, it's still nice to have a sneak peak at what will be hitting the forecourts this year. Here's our round-up of affordable motors out in 2013 - and something a little racier.