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Film director may have caused crash after being distracted by bag of Frazzles

Careless driver was "distracted by Frazzles"

A director renowned for his documentaries is suspected to have caused a serious collision in Hampshire after being distracted by a bag of crisps.
Published 25 November 2020
More than half of buyers disagree with 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban, according to survey

Half of buyers disagree with 2030 ban

More than half of all car buyers disagree with the 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, according to new research.
Published 25 November 2020
Coronavirus: speeding increased by up to 7% during first lockdown

Speeding increased by 7% during covid lockdown

New government statistics show that speeding increased by 7% during the first coronavirus lockdown.
Published 24 November 2020
McLaren reveals name of new "High-Performance Hybrid"

McLaren Artura is supercar company's new hybrid

McLaren has revealed that it will unveil an all-new "High-Performance Hybrid" next year called the Artura.
Published 23 November 2020
Ineos and Hyundai will work together on hydrogen Grenadier

Ineos and Hyundai to create hydrogen Grenadier

South Korean car maker Hyundai and British newcomer Ineos have signed a deal that could see the introduction of a hydrogen Grenadier off-roader.
Published 23 November 2020
Range Rover at 50: From a Royal Rangie to one bought by a member of Queen, meet the star cars and their owners - David Barker and Roger Taylor's convertible Range Rover

Range Rover at 50: Meet a Royal Rangie (spon)

We visit Goodwood Speedweek to meet some star Range Rovers from the luxury 4x4's 50-year history, including one onced owned by the Queen.
Published 23 November 2020
DS says technology on future cars could spell "end of touchscreens"

DS Autos forecasts end of car touchscreens

DS Automobiles, the carmaker formerly part of Citroën, has claimed that technology on its future cars will spell the "end of touchscreens".
Published 19 November 2020
2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars: meeting deadline will be "enormous" task, says industry

Meeting 2030 ban is "enormous" task, says industry

The car industry has reacted to the news that the ban on new petrol and diesel cars will be moved forward by five years to 2030.
Published 18 November 2020
Grand Tour Madagascar special release date revealed

New Grand Tour special release date revealed

The release date for The Grand Tour Madagascar special has been revealed.
Published 18 November 2020
Mini unveils Urbanaut concept MPV

Mini Urbanaut: the self-driving lounge on wheels

Mini has just released details and design sketches of the Vision Urbanaut, an autonomous car that blurs the lines between car and living room.
Published 17 November 2020
Jaguar Land Rover to open self-driving 'smart city hub' in Ireland

JLR to open self-driving 'smart city hub'

Jaguar Land Rover is to open a "smart city hub" that will allow real-world testing of self-driving cars and connected technologies.
Published 16 November 2020
Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher’s seven F1 world championships

Lewis Hamilton equals Schumacher’s seven F1 titles

Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher’s record seven Formula One world championship drivers’ titles after a stunning victory at the 2020
Published 15 November 2020