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David Brabham: dad Sir Jack Brabham 'did everything possible to keep me away from motor sport'

Jack Brabham wanted son David to be a farmer

Le Mans winner David Brabham has revealed how close he came to becoming a farmer after his F1 champion father steered him away from motor sport.
Published 27 August 2020
Learner drivers battle to book tests post-lockdown with six-hour online queues

Learners in eight-hour queue to book driving tests

More than 230,000 learner drivers in England and Wales faced queues of up to six hours to book driving tests today as the DVSA website reopened.
Published 26 August 2020
2020 Rolls-Royce Ghost illuminated fascia

First ‘post opulence’ Rolls-Royce feature revealed

Last month Rolls-Royce announced it was entering a new era of ‘post opulent’ design; the Ghost’s new dashboard fascia is the first example.
Published 26 August 2020
Watch this three year-old 'tow' his dad's truck with ride-on toy

Three year-old 'tows' dad's truck with ride-on toy

Most three-year-olds want to be superheros and Sammy Drock got his chance when he towed his dad’s truck out of a ditch using his electric ride-on
Published 25 August 2020
'Ugly' electric car charging points get a makeover from children thanks to SEAT and Curpra

'Ugly' charging points get makeover from kids

Almost a third of UK drivers think electric vehicle charging points are eyesores and nearly half don't want them installed on their own street.
Published 25 August 2020
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The AA warns of back-to-school jams

Pop-up cycle lanes and wider pavements could cause ‘localised gridlock’ if parents chose to drive, warns the AA.
Published 24 August 2020
TV presenter Maddie Moate highlights 'scary' electric car charging locations

TV presenter highlights 'scary' EV charging

BAFTA-winning TV presenter and electric vehicle advocate Maddie Moate has raised the issue of EV charging points in “intimidating” locations.
Published 24 August 2020
Nick Rufford has taken a VW California Coast for a staycation

Campervans: perfect option for a 2020 staycation?

The pandemic has led to a resurgence in the great British holiday. And what better way to do that than in a camper van?
Published 23 August 2020
Government to announce seven new smart motorways

Government to announce seven new smart motorways

Seven more controversial smart motorways will be announced today as the government reveals a specialist unit to accelerate road upgrades.
Published 21 August 2020
Tesla supplier creating nickel and cobalt-free battery

Tesla supplier creating nickel-free battery

CATL, a Chinese company that supplies to the likes of Tesla, has announced it is working on a battery free of nickel and cobalt.
Published 20 August 2020
Volkswagen's latest EV goes into production

Volkswagen's latest EV goes into production

With the imminent launch of the ID.4 EV SUV, Volkswagen has signalled its aim to be a world leader in the production of electric vehicles.
Published 20 August 2020
British military testing hybrid armoured vehicles

British military testing hybrid armoured vehicles

The British military is testing hybrid electric technology on its armoured vehicles to make them quieter and more environmentally friendly.
Published 20 August 2020