It is the first time China has led the Bentley sales table, a landmark that will be seen as another sign of a new world economic order.

Ray Massey test out the sexy new Jaguar F-type sports car, which has a top speed of 186mph and will accelerate to 60mph in just 4.2 seconds.

That rare shaft of sunshine this week was enough for British supercar-maker Aston Martin to launch a blistering £200,000 flagship soft-top, a highlight of its centenary year.

RAY MASSEY: The first things to catch the eye are the curious blisters of air-filled plastic, which adorn the sides of the door and bodywork.

This is not so much a van as a luxurious business-class aircraft cabin on wheels. I had to ferry three adults, two growing teenagers, and luggage.

This is the second generation of the family car that broke the mould and helped create a whole new segment of 'crossover' vehicles, which put a 4x4 shape on the frame of a hatchback.

Although Motoring Editor Ray Massey is a fan of electric cars, he has concerns over how practical they are.

Wimbledon top seed Novak Djokovic was in car mode this week to help Peugeot take the wraps off it new 508 model

Vauxhall has just released details of the new, fifth-generation Corsa super-mini, set for its official launch at the Paris Motor Show in October

Including the new BMW 6 Series Convertible, Coupe and Gran Coupe. The cabriolet will go from rest to 62 mph in just 5.5 seconds. All petrol models will have a sports tuned exhaust system.

Just in time for next month's new 65 plate, Honda has announced prices for its funky new third-generation Jazz, which goes on sale from £13,495.

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.

Getting on stage to accept the Top Selling Album award, her second trophy of the night, Taylor Swift was all about her fans, telling audiences: 'Thank you for making me feel understood again.'

 Janet Jackson's icon status is official - after it was confirmed at the Billboard Awards.

She is a solo artist now after her girl group Fifth Harmony broke up. And Normani proved herself a force to be reckoned with at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

She opened the show for Sunday night's 2018 Billboard Music Awards. And Ariana Grande left fans with No Tears Left To Cry when she performed the single from her upcoming album

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 26-year-old rapper is the leading contender at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with 21 nominations it was announced on Thursday.

Billboard Awards 2019 Nominees

The 2019 Billboard Music Awards brought out a bevy of superstars to the the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Taylor Swift kicked it off by performing her new song ME!.

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.

Paula Abdul announced on Friday that she has a new residency in Las Vegas. The show will be called Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl and it will be held at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino.

Madonna will tour for the first time in four years with her new Madame X album.

Drake's old notebook is being sold for $32,000 by memorabilia company Moments in Time, after they found the book in a dumpster near Drake's grandpa's furniture factory in Toronto, Canada.

Musician Drake, who met fellow Canadian icon Celine Dion back in 2017 at the Billboard Music Awards, told her at the time that he was 'like a year away from a Céline tat.'

With-profits policyholders often face an impossible choice about when to take their benefits. Turn down today's offer and tomorrow's may be lower. How can you decide when it's time to leave?

Death is unavoidable – but the way we are laid to rest is still largely in our control. We examine the key decisions you need to make on a funeral.

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'.

Financial services firm Responsible Life submitted a Freedom of Information request and learned the DWP does not keep track of how many people fail to claim the state pension.

The newly re-elected Government now has a majority that gives it the opportunity to solve major issues affecting retirement finances. Here's what you need to know.

HMRC refused to warn people it had launched investigations into fraudulent pension schemes registered with it, enabling the scammers to continue to fleece hundreds more victims.

This year, the total number of people aged 90 and above is expected to hit 616,000, up 36% since 2010 and vastly outstripping the 7% rise in the overall UK population.

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

For many of the 660,000 people who reach state retirement age each year, this may be the first time they are responsible for working out their own tax bill. Here, we explain what you need to know.

Thousands of families are being forced to complete complicated paperwork to report the value of a loved one's estate to the taxman when they die - even when there is no inheritance tax to pay.

As the executor I'm a bit concerned that we may be breaking the law if he starts the work before probate is granted. What should we do? Lawyer James Beresford, pictured, replies.

The provider bucked the trend of falling rates, increasing the interest on its one-year fixed saver from 1.15 per cent. The account is operated by Goldman Sachs International Bank.

Moves such as cutting higher rate tax relief are often depicted as hitting the wealthy older generation, but that's disingenuous.

According to the Office for National Statistics, 11 per cent of private sector workers who have a pension are in a generous final salary scheme. This compares to 92 per cent in the public sector.

The Britain's Got Talent judge tweeted the good news, revealing the first story will be from his The World's Worst Children series. 

The radio host, 49, shared a sweet selfie with daughters Hollie, eight and 14-year-old Lexi on Instagram on Thursday before nominating fellow BGT judges to a fun pet challenge.

The eight mini episodes will be released on ITV Hub minutes after the main show ends, to showcase some of the more bizarre and wacky acts who auditioned for the show.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly looked unrecognisable as they recreated Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait from 1434 on Instagram on Tuesday.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, is adhering to strict governmental guidelines in the fight against COVID-19 by staying at home with partner Azuka Ononye and their two children.

A source claimed ahead of his audition the hotel manager, 54, asks the presenting duo to introduce themselves hinting he'd never heard of them despite their 30 years in the spotlight.

Amanda Holden has released a cover of Somewhere Over The Rainbow to help raise money for the NHS, during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Britain's Got Talent fans have backed the oldest ever contestant Nora Barton, 96, who has Alzheimer's, as she thrilled the judges and viewers with her charming performance.

Mitch McConnell wants to have another round of small business bailouts on the Senate floor by Thursday in an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Police have found the body of Robert F. Kennedy's missing great-grandson, six day after he went missing while canoeing with his mother. 

President Trump responded to Bernie Sanders suspending his presidential campaign by questioning why President Obama never bothered to endorse Joe Biden during the Democratic primaries.