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McLaren to use classic Gulf Oil colours for Monaco Grand Prix

McLaren to use classic Gulf Oil colours for Monaco

McLaren has unveiled a one-off livery for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix that will celebrate its legendary collaboration with Gulf Oil.
Published 17 May 2021
Courts are too lenient on dangerous drivers, says police chief

Police chief: courts too lenient on speeders

A police chief has told The Sunday Times that dangerous drivers should be afforded no more leniency in court than those involved in knife crime.
Published 17 May 2021
Research shows extent of lockdown speeding

Can you go for a drive during the lockdown?

As pubs and restaurants across the UK begin to open indoors, motorists are beginning to wonder what the rules are for driving.
Published 17 May 2021
Matt Rudd: Driverless cars are the future - it's the humans who are the problem

Driverless cars aren't the problem, humans are

The Sunday Times columnist Matt Rudd on why he is ready to chuck out the steering wheel
Published 16 May 2021
Volvo considers public offering to fund electrification plans

Volvo considers public offering this year

Volvo is evaluating the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange later this year.
Published 14 May 2021
Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Tesla has stopped accepting Bitcoin, less than two months after announcing the cryptocurrency’s introduction as a payment method for its cars.
Published 13 May 2021
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake revealed for European market

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake revealed for Europe

Just a week after its official UK launch, Genesis has revealed its first model exclusive to the European market, the G70 Shooting Brake.
Published 12 May 2021
Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed

Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Tiguan Allspace, the roomier version of its best-selling SUV.
Published 12 May 2021
Gordon Murray to develop 1000kg electric SUV — and another V12 supercar

Gordon Murray to make electric SUV — and a V12

Gordon Murray will create a new electric SUV under the new Gordon Murray Electronics (GME) brand, using £300m of fresh investment.
Published 11 May 2021
Lorry driver killed father of two after placing bets at the wheel

Lorry driver killed man after placing bet on phone

A lorry driver has been jailed for seven years after killing a father of two by crashing into their car moments after placing a bet.
Published 11 May 2021
Electric Porsche Macan pictured on public roads

Electric Porsche Macan pictured on public roads

Porsche has revealed photographs of the forthcoming electric Macan SUV being tested on public roads.
Published 10 May 2021
Van rental checks introduced to prevent terrorist attacks

New van rental checks to prevent terrorist attacks

New guidance designed to prevent terrorist attacks using vans and other commercial vehicles has been introduced today.
Published 10 May 2021