Subscribe to The Times
Home > News

News

Waymo self-driving car

The end of the road for self-driving cars?

The road to fully autonomous vehicles becoming mainstream has been a bumpy one, to say the least, but on Saturday it became a fiery one, too.
Published 13 February 2024
Aston Martin Vantage

Aston Martin Vantage breaks cover

Aston Martin’s Vantage has been revamped and given more power for 2024, with a new GT3 racing derivative launched simultaneously.
Published 12 February 2024
2024 Tesla Model 3 studio image

Why are private buyers cooling to EVs?

There are a number of reasons new EVs are falling out of favour with private car buyers, says Will Dron. But one factor is often overlooked.
Published 08 February 2024
BMW Group's electric portfolio

BMW pulled up by ASA over EV claims

An Advertising Standards Authority ruling said emissions during production processes means “zero emission” term is “likely to mislead” buyers.
Published 08 February 2024

Watch penultimate Grand Tour episode trailer

Clarkson, Hammond and May head to north-west Africa in luxury convertibles, battling the Sahara Desert, minefields and more in special episode.
Published 07 February 2024
New petrol-fuelled Mini Cooper S

Mini reveals petrol-powered hatch models

Choose from a three-cylinder Cooper C or a more powerful Cooper S if you fancy a three-door Mini Hatch with petrol propulsion.
Published 06 February 2024
2024 porsche taycan

New Porsche Taycan gets 421-mile range

There might be a new king of long-distance electric motoring after Porsche revealed the official details of its significantly-updated Taycan.
Published 06 February 2024
BMW i5 M60

BMW's new 5 Series Touring and 348-mile i5 Touring

As with the latest 5 Series saloon, the Touring version will be offered with a choice of petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains.
Published 06 February 2024
A man drives while wearing Apple Vision Pro headset

Tesla owners filmed wearing VR headsets driving

Apple Vision Pro “spatial computing” headgear simply not compatible with being in control of a two-tonne-plus electric vehicle moving at speed.
Published 06 February 2024
Half of primary school parents concerned over zig-zag parking

School parents concerned by zig-zag parking

Drivers across the UK are regularly parking illegally on yellow zig-zag lines outside schools during the school run, and parents are concerned.
Published 06 February 2024
Audi RS 6 GT

Audi readies valedictory RS 6 GT Avant

Audi RS 6 GT is 15kg lighter than the 621bhp performance model it is based upon, has hand-built credentials and will cost approaching £180,000.
Published 05 February 2024
Osprey Charging rapid chargers network

Charging point rollout to be accelerated

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new proposals that it says could speed up the rollout of electric vehicle charging points.
Published 05 February 2024