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Speed cameras' effectiveness called into question by...


Transport for London has rejected claims by a University College London honorary professor that speed cameras in the capital have failed to deliver...
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Mercedes introduces the SLC roadster - to replace the...


Mercedes has facelifted its popular SLK roadster, rebranding it SLC to replace the name that first appeared 20 years ago.
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Jaguar to return to racing as part of Formula E electric...


It may be a sign of the times that while Formula One is going through a bit of a rough patch, shall we say, the nascent Formula E series appears to...
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Letters of the week, December 13


This week: keyless ignitions, screen wash, faulty headlamps, Mazda MX-5 and dash cams
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Sports convertibles go head to head: Porsche 911, Jaguar...


Cold weather no longer means having to lock away the convertible. Driving tests three red-hot models with clever systems that will keep you snug in...
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Trial for sensors that alert wardens to illegal parking


Traffic wardens are to test technology that will finally give them the upper hand when it comes to ticketing drivers
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The roadside surveillance cameras tracking every journey...


Every day you drive your car, the numberplate is likely to be snapped four times, with the hour, the place and your name logged for two years
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Volkswagen's jet to be sold as company suffers turbulence...


Volkswagen has announced it will sell the company’s corporate jet to help cover the cost of the emissions scandal
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Christmas cheer for drivers: cut-price petrol falls...


Good news for the millions of motorists who will be driving home for Christmas this year: petrol prices have fallen to under £1 a litre, the lowest...
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Test your knowledge: From where did Ford derive the...


Many drivers will remember that Ford used to offer posh versions of its cars under the guise of the Ghia trim level
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First Drive review: 2015 Ford Mondeo Vignale


Ford's new premium brand is aimed at buyers who might otherwise migrate towards Mercedes, BMW and Audi. We drive the first model, the Mondeo Vignale.
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First Drive review: 2016 Lotus Exige Sport 350


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