Here's a clue from one of today's crosswords:

'It may be coughed up to help out vehicle maker (6)'

So c'mon live up to your name and Find me the Answer.

OK so I know the answer already but I want to test you out (yet again).

Bryan,
I'm going out a limb here without the benefit of my usual conditions
for crossword solving: a cup of coffee by my side while sitting in the
conservatory, and general peace and quiet (my wife's busy hoovering at
the moment). Is it phlegm? help and gm (general motors).
answerfinder-ga

Great answer! It was in yesterday's Guardian crossword. But I now
wished that I'd saved it for today's crossword, by Araucaria. Boy, am
I struggling.

Dear Bryan,
Many thanks for this Q and tip. Hope you managed the crossword. Must
admit, I more of a Telegraph crossword person myself (but not
necessarily the politics).
answerfinder-ga

Hi AF

Yes I eventually finished the Saturday crossword, after discovering a
16th Century Composer called Tallis - Thomas Tallis - who was
apparently the Irving Berlin of his day.

I am sure that you will readily recall his 'Spem in Alium'?

Yes, the very same!

All the Best

Bryan