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With Sebastian Vettel clinching his second successive Formula One title, and seven-time champion Michael Schumacher still racing it's fair to say the Germans know a thing or two about motor racing.

So it comes as no surprise to see a German driver lined up to appear at Top Gear Live at Excel later this month.

The Isle of Dogs didn't escape last night's rioting with looters stealing £15,000 of goods from a Tesco store and four cars being burned out on the Timber Wharf estate.

The violence began at around 10.25pm when a gang of up to 60 youths attacked Tesco Express in Pepper Street.

Wharfers will arrive at work on Monday to find the estate has once again been transformed into a giant car park, packed with luxury vehicles and test drive opportunities.

While there will be a significant slice of petrol power on show, a substantial portion of the exhibition will have a green flavour.

A cavalcade of stylish Jaguar E-Types will be arriving at Canary Wharf in time for this summer's Motorexpo.

At least 50 of the iconic cars will be rolling into the estate next month to celebrate five decades since production of the historic motor began.

By John Biggs

In the past week, we have seen the Government declare war on speed cameras - by cutting funds, cameras up and down the country have been switched off and as a result many speed limits at accident hot spots are no longer being enforced.

The politics of speed cameras is always interesting.

What a fun and sexy beast of a car.

Favoured by footballers and their wives and yummy mummies doing the school run, this breed of Chelsea Tractor has been much criticised in recent years.

But after my test drive, I'd happily defend the Range Rover, which is good looking, intelligent and forward thinking.

Vehicles of all shapes and sizes descended on Canary Wharf this morning as Motorexpo 2010 opened for business.

The heady mix of new models, concept cars and cutting-edge automotive design to the estate will be on show until June 13 with plenty for visitors to see and do.

The British International Motor Show has been cancelled for 2010.

The show, which attracted big crowds to Excel last year will not be returning to the venue because of the economic situation.

HIGH-END car maker Porsche aims to weather the financial storm by adding a new showroom in Canary Wharf.

The Porsche City showroom is set to open at 20 Canada Square on November 21, and will act as a "satellite" to the company's outpost in Stratford.

THE British International Motorshow at Excel has had fans flocking to the Royal Docks since it opened its doors on Wednesday, July 23.

The Wharf had a look around this week to see what's hot at the show, which runs until Sunday, August 3, and these are the must-sees to check out.

There is plenty of car porn for petrolheads to drool over, whether it's the looks, the marque, or what is under the bonnet that toots your horn.