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Bored of wheels? Wings are up for auction

ONE-TIME opportunities don't come much rarer than having a chance to buy the only Panavia Tornado F3 in private hands anywhere in the world. Or a Harrier jump jet, if you prefer, and what's more the Harrier's flying days might not be over. That's right: alongside around 100 classic cars and motorbikes, Silverstone Auctions is to sell both of these astonishing pieces of British aviation history – with no reserve.

Volt jolt: Great range, small supply

Chevrolet is taking the Volt plug-in hybrid to the masses with a big marketing campaign that includes World Series commercials this month. Trouble is, the supply of the cars will be anything but big in the first year of production. General Motors Co.

McLaren F1 creator Murray’s T25 ready to go

Gordon Murray's T25 - still under wraps Gordon Murray is the genius behind the legendary McLaren F1 supercar. So what he does needs to be taken seriously. That includes the Caparo T1, which is a super-light racer for the roads, but also includes the last thing you would think of – a super-small, lightweight and above all cheap car.