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Uber sells self-driving business to Silicon Valley startup

Uber sells self-driving business to start-up

Ride-hailing juggernaut Uber has sold its self-driving business to a small Silicon Valley rival.
Published 08 December 2020
New Green number plates for electric cars in UK

Green plates may influence one in five to buy a EV

Those who buy electric cars from today (December 8) will be eligible for a green-accented number plate that affords the driver on-road benefits.
Published 08 December 2020
Britain's first electric forecourt opens in Essex

Britain's first electric car charging forecourt

Britain's first electric car charging forecourt has opened in Braintree, Essex, with the capability to charge 36 plug-in cars at the same time. 
Published 07 December 2020
Madagascar special was The Grand Tour's "toughest trip yet", says Jeremy Clarkson

Clarkson: Madagascar special 'toughest trip yet'

Jeremy Clarkson has said that the upcoming Grand Tour Special set in Madagascar was the most difficult trip he has filmed for the show.
Published 06 December 2020
Winning World Rally Championship may not revive interest in rallying, says Elfyn Evans

Winning WRC may not revive the sport, says Evans

Elfyn Evans, who this Sunday could become the first British WRC champing in 19 years, says lifting the title may not be enough to revive interest
Published 04 December 2020
Footballers pay highest insurance premiums for second year running

Jobs with the costliest and cheapest car insurance

The jobs with the highest and lowest car insurance premiums have been revealed by price comparison site MoneySuperMarket.
Published 03 December 2020
Only a quarter of people say they will drive on Christmas day

Only 25% say they will drive for Christmas

Only a quarter of people of are planning a journey by car during the Christmas period, according to a recent study.
Published 03 December 2020
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

The five richest people in motoring

It's an enviable task being one of the richest people in the motoring world. 
Published 01 December 2020
EU to impose tighter environmental restrictions on EV batteries

EU's tough new eco standards for EV batteries

The EU will next month set regulations that aim to make Europe into a centre for environmentally friendly electric car batteries.
Published 01 December 2020
Daniel Ricciardo "disgusted" by treatment of Romain Grosjean F1 crash footage

Ricciardo disgusted by use of Grosjean footage

Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo has expressed his "disgust" at Formula One for its repeated use of footage of Romain Grosjean's F1 crash.
Published 30 November 2020
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debra

Blocking 'rat runs' increases pollution, says mum

The mother of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has claimed that the attempted curtailing of so-called "rat running" creates more pollution on main roads.
Published 30 November 2020
McLaren P1 designer names 8 most beautiful cars for under £5,000

McLaren P1 designer names 8 beautiful cars for £5k

If you're looking for one of the world’s most beautiful cars for under £5,000, there’s probably no-one better to turn to than Frank Stephenson.
Published 27 November 2020