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Top Gear series 27 preview, details, predictions

The good, the bad and the ugly of new Top Gear

Top Gear is back on our screens tomorrow night, but not as we know it. Once again, the producers have had to go back to the drawing board.
Published 15 June 2019
Back to school with next generation of classic car mechanics

Nurturing the next generation of classic car gurus

From technical know-how to making a good cuppa, the Heritage Skills Academy gives its apprentices all they'll need to become great car mechanics.
Published 10 June 2019

Hyundai: Hydrogen must be part of future mix

While many people have picked sides over in the plug-in vs hydrogen debate, Hyundai has invested heavily in both.
Published 07 June 2019

Stars of the 2019 New York Auto Show

The New York Auto Show predominantly features cars that won't be making their way to the UK, but it's still a fun window on Stateside motoring.
Published 18 April 2019
The cars that are wowing crowds at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show

The star cars at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show

With China being a crucial new car market, i's no surprise to see car makers bringing their latest and greatest to the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show.
Published 18 April 2019
Women more likely to be injured in a crash? Not in a Volvo, car maker claims

Women more vulnerable in a crash? Not in a Volvo

A Volvo engineer has claimed that women who drive its cars are no more likely than men to be killed or sustain serious injuries in a crash.
Published 25 March 2019
Incredible 1958 Golden Sahara II future car had light-up tyres and a remote control

Golden Sahara 2 had light-up tyres, remote control

The Golden Sahara II was a shining example of 1950s future car visions, with self-driving tech and glowing tyres.
Published 06 March 2019
Goodyear unveils the flying car tyre of the future at Geneva

Goodyear unveils flying car tyre of the future

It's not just cars that are being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show: Goodyear has just unveiled a high-tech tyre for flying cars.
Published 05 March 2019
Rallye Monte-Carlo Classique is the true spiritual successor of the original event

On the road with Rallye Monte-Carlo Classique

Rallye Monte-Carlo Classique competitors endured 2,000 miles of tough driving, often in sub zero temperatures. And they'd do it all again.
Published 11 February 2019
Gatwick Airport robot parking

Gatwick Airport wants robots to park your car

If the application is approved, Gatwick Airport will begin trials of "robotic automated valets" at its South Terminal as early as April 2019.
Published 25 January 2019
2019 Skoda Kodiaq vRS: Silverstone challenge on track and ice driving ultimate test (video) with Will Dron for Driving.co.uk

Skoda Kodiaq vRS: test on track and ice (video)

It’s fascinating that the first of Skoda’s SUVs to carry its sporty vRS badge is the Kodiaq, the largest in the range.
Published 21 January 2019
The star cars of The Grand Tour Season Three

The star cars of The Grand Tour season 3

The first two Grand Tour seasons starred some truly incredible cars, and the upcoming third series looks set to continue that trend.
Published 17 January 2019