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Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

New research suggests the UK may face an electric vehicle shortage in 2021 due to car makers favouring production for markets in mainland Europe.
Published 13 October 2020
Semi truck smashes into train on level crossing outside Pendleton, Indiana

Watch as train smashes into semi truck

This was the moment a heavy goods vehicle was destroyed after a fast-moving train smashed into it on a level crossing outside Pendleton, Indiana.
Published 12 October 2020
Used sports car sales increased by 82% during coronavirus lockdown

Used sports car sales nearly doubled over lockdown

New data shows that buying of used sports cars rocketed by 82% during the period between March and May.
Published 08 October 2020
New BMW 128ti quicker, more affordable than Golf GTI

New BMW 128ti quicker, cheaper than Golf GTI

BMW has unveiled the 128ti, a front wheel drive hot hatchback unveiled by the German car maker to rival the ever-popular Golf GTI.
Published 08 October 2020
The Tesla Model X

Five ways car makers are getting greener

Solving cars' environmental issues is one of the keys to tackling climate change, and car makers are having to take a multi-pronged approach.
Published 08 October 2020
Experts link £25m rise in statutory vehicle recovery to smart motorways

Drivers foot £25m bill for smart motorway recovery

A 33% rise in cars recovered under "statutory removal" powers over the last five years has been linked to smart motorways by experts.
Published 07 October 2020
Jaguar unveils facelifted XF with improved interior

Jaguar unveils new XF with improved interior

Jaguar has released a facelifted version of the XF executive saloon and sportbrake in a bid to make its saloon offerings more alluring.
Published 07 October 2020
One in five young drivers video call behind the wheel

One in five young drivers video call at the wheel

A new study has found that almost one in five (18%) of drivers aged 17-24 admit to taking part in video calls while behind the wheel of a car. 
Published 07 October 2020
Jenson Button calls for lifetime ban for raging karter

Button calls for ban after karter's raging attack

Jenson Button has called for a "life ban" for karter Luca Corberi, after the Italian turned violent at the FIA Karting Championships.
Published 06 October 2020
Nissan and Toyota to demand tariff compensation in event of no-deal Brexit

Nissan and Toyota may demand Brexit compensation

Japanese car makers Nissan and Toyota may demand recompense from the UK government if they are adversely financially affected by Brexit tariffs.
Published 05 October 2020
Car registrations fall 4.4% in worst September since introduction of dual number plate system

Worst September for car sales since 1999

Car registrations fell by 4.4% in September 2020 compared to the same month last year, and fell 15.8% from the 10-year September average.
Published 05 October 2020
Sunday Times Motor Awards 2020 - vote now and win a holiday competition

Motor Awards 2020: The winners

The votes are in and now we can reveal The Sunday Times and Jeremy Clarkson's favourite cars of the year.
Published 04 October 2020