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The best new convertible cars for the summer

With their hi-tech roof mechanisms, today’s convertibles let us make the most of every ray of British sunshine — and minimise the soaking when...
Published 15 June 2015
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Letters of the week, June 14

This week: Motorway "bunching", coffin transporting, Google's driverless crashes, diesel fumes, road tax rants and franchised dealer costs.
Published 14 June 2015
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2015 Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus ST, VW Golf R...

There has surely never been a better time to buy a high-performance small car – better known as a hot hatch. If you owned a Peugeot 205 GTI or a...
Published 10 June 2015
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Letters of the week, June 7

This week: Guy Martin, Dartford toll, motorway bunching, speed limiters, diesel buses, and a coffin query.
Published 07 June 2015
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Garage says my brake master cylinder needs replacing...

A warning light on my 1996 Audi A6 tells me that the brake pads are worn or the brake fluid is low. The pads have done only 1,000 miles and the fluid...
Published 01 June 2015
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Shocked that I had to replace the tyres on my Nissan...

I put new tyres on my Nissan X-Trail and managed only 15,000 miles before both sets needed changing
Published 01 June 2015
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Letters of the week, May 31

This week: Trophy cars, Guy Martin reviews, speed limiters, car vs train prices, overtaking lanes and LED hazard lights.
Published 31 May 2015
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The six best used sports cars with a Targa-style roof

For drivers who enjoy the sensations that an open-topped car brings but are put off buying one, a car with a removable roof panel — or "Targa" top...
Published 28 May 2015
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Letters of the week, May 24

This week: Driving through France, speeding raps, smart motorway love and hate, what the papers say, Jeremy "tight spot" Clarkson and a road tax solution.
Published 25 May 2015
Best newborn baby seats

A throne fit for a royal: five leading child seats...

Wills made it look easy when he slotted Princess Charlotte into his car. But not all child seats are so easy to fit. Lizzie Catt gives five models...
Published 25 May 2015
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What are the rules on LPG-powered vehicles with respect...

What are the rules on LPG-powered vehicles with respect to ultra-low emission zones (ULEZs)? I drive a 5.7-litre V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee converted...
Published 18 May 2015
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Letters of the week, May 17

This week: Speed trap tough love, smart motorways, BMW faulty airbags, Corvette tight squeeze, spare wheels, is car ride quality getting worse...
Published 18 May 2015