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14 great Father's Day gifts for dads who love cars

Stuck for inspiration this Fathers Day? Driving has done the legwork for you and found great gifts for a petrolhead

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BMW projects AI-generated art onto car for ad

BMW has unveiled an ad campaign in which AI technology is used to project artwork onto the 8 Series Gran Coupé.

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F1 2021 calendar and how to watch in the UK
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F1 2021 calendar and how to watch in the UK

With teams settling into the paddock for the fourth race of the season, it's "go, go, go" for the 2021 Formula 1 Championship.

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Extended test: 2020 Volkswagen Touareg review
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Extended test: 2020 Volkswagen Touareg review

Tina Milton and family get acquainted with Volkswagen's large, luxury SUV. Is it suited to daily school run, shopping and dog walk duties?

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Clarkson

What the world's best-known motormouth has been saying about the latest cars
VW thought to support toughening EU emissions regs
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VW thought to support toughening EU emissions regs

The Volkswagen Group is now in support of toughening vehicle emissions standards in Europe while smaller rivals struggle to comply.

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The UK's best-selling cars of 2021
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The UK's best-selling cars of 2021

It's still early days but the UK's most popular cars of 2021 are revealing themselves; we now have three months' worth of sales data.

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New 911 GT3 details and Nürburgring video
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New 911 GT3 details and Nürburgring video

With reviews of the new Porsche 911 GT3 now available, it's worth reminding ourselves of its spec and just how handy it is around a race track.

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Reviews

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo review 2021

Porsche has jacked up the Taycan and given it more space for luggage. Over to you, farmer Giles.

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Romain Grosjean to drive F1 car at French GP
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Romain Grosjean to drive F1 car at French GP

Romain Grosjean will drive an F1 car for the first time since his horror crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Are old-style paper driving licences still valid?
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Are old-style paper driving licences still valid?

Old-style licences were replaced by photocards 23 years ago, but some people are still unsure whether or not their paper versions are legal.

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Electric car sales affected by grant reduction
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Electric car sales affected by grant reduction

The uptake of electric vehicles has slowed following the reduction to the government's Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG).

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Can I still get driving lessons in lockdown?
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Can I still get driving lessons in lockdown?

With the vaccine rollout continuing, learner drivers are beginning to wonder when they will be able to get driving lessons and take their test.

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News

Radford’s first car will be based on Lotus technology

Radford’s first car will be based on Lotus tech

Recently revived coachbuilder Radford has revealed that its first car will be based on Lotus technology.
Published 05 May 2021
Decision on e-scooter legality could take up to a year

Decision on e-scooter legality could take a year

The government has been accused of failing to properly regulate the use of electric scooters.
Published 04 May 2021
Genesis announces first models for UK to take on premium rivals

Genesis announces first models for UK

Korean premium brand Genesis has confirmed it will begin car sales in the UK, Switzerland and Germany this summer, with a launch line-up of two s
Published 04 May 2021
Jeremy Clarkson says he's lucky not to have been injured in 18 months of farming

Clarkson: I'm lucky not to be killed while farming

Farming is by far the most dangerous job in the country, according to Jeremy Clarkson, who believes it is “unusual” that he has not been injured...
Published 02 May 2021
Nearly-new electric cars cost more to run than petrol and diesel

Nearly-new EVs cost more than petrol, diesel

Electric cars bought one or two years after manufacture are costlier to run than petrol or diesel equivalents, according to the largest new and u
Published 30 April 2021
Hydrogen hypercar with 1,100bhp to be made in Warwickshire

Hydrogen hypercar to be made in Warwickshire

British startup Viritech has announced that it will produce a 1,100bhp hydrogen-powered hypercar at the MIRA technology park in Nuneaton.
Published 29 April 2021
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Reviews

Kia Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid review 2021

Kia Sorento PHEV review 2021

The new Kia Sorento seven-seat SUV is the first in its line to get the plug-in hybrid treatment. Will Dron takes it for a test drive.
Published 21 April 2021
Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review

Just how important is the Skoda Enyaq? “This is probably the most important car in our 126-year history,” says the PR man.
Published 14 April 2021
2020 Skoda Octavia iV Estate plug-in hybrid long-term review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2020 Skoda Octavia iV Estate PHEV

Is now the time to buy a plug-in hybrid family car? Will Dron tests the new Skoda Octavia iV Estate.
Published 12 April 2021
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Classic Cars

Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal Range Rover up for sale

Duke of Cambridge's royal Range Rover for sale

A Range Rover used by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will go to auction in May.
Published 22 April 2021
Hyundai Heritage Series Pony is retro-futurist car design heaven

Hyundai Heritage Series Pony retro-futurist heaven

The stunning Hyundai Heritage Series Pony combines the classic Giugiaro body with modern, futuristic and even steampunk design.
Published 16 April 2021
Ford Mondeo production to end after 28 years

Ford Mondeo production to end

Ford has confirmed that the Mondeo saloon is to be phased out from March 2022 as the company ramps up its electrifications plans.
Published 26 March 2021
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Interviews

Jenson Button and Ant Anstead to revive Radford coachbuilding

Jenson Button to revive Radford coachbuilding

Former F1 champion Jenson Button and TV presenter Ant Antstead will lead the revival of Radford, a historic coachbuilder.
Published 17 March 2021
David Brabham: dad Sir Jack Brabham 'did everything possible to keep me away from motor sport'

Jack Brabham wanted son David to be a farmer

Le Mans winner David Brabham has revealed how close he came to becoming a farmer after his F1 champion father steered him away from motor sport.
Published 27 August 2020
Lotus boss Phil Popham interview with Will Dron: Evija hypercar back on track as company expands after lockdown - Evija hypercar

Lotus boss: Evija hypercar back on track

Lotus CEO Phil Popham talks about how his company has weathered lockdown, its electric future, the Evija hypercar and SUVs.
Published 17 July 2020
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Video

Hear the fearsome BRM V16 grand prix engine fire up in dyno testing

Hear the fearsome 600hp BRM V16 in dyno testing

It's the sound John Owen has been longing to hear for more than 65 years: the fearsome British Racing Motors (BRM) supercharged V16.
Published 21 March 2021
Sabine Schmitz's best TV moments

Five of Sabine Schmitz's best TV moments

The motoring world was saddened yesterday by the news that "Queen of the Nürburgring" Sabine Schmitz had died aged just 51.
Published 18 March 2021
Gordon Murray tests out T.50 hypercar on track

Watch Gordon Murray T.50 hypercar tested on track

Legendary car designer Gordon Murray has been filmed testing out his upcoming T.50 V12 supercar at a track in Surrey.
Published 16 March 2021
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