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Green number plates 'could be a security risk'

A UK security watchdog has suggested plans to introduce green number plates for electric cars could make them more enticing to criminals.
Published 03 February 2020

Top four car adverts from the 2020 Super Bowl

Much like the teams that battle it out on pitch at the Big Game, car makers have no problem with going the distance with their Super Bowl ads.
Published 03 February 2020
Top Gear expected to move to BBC One after strong ratings

Top Gear expected to move to BBC One

A revitalised Top Gear is set to get a major boost as BBC top brass prepare to move it from BBC Two to BBC One.
Published 03 February 2020

Clarkson: Don't go green with the Audi Q5 plug-in

Jeremy Clarkson says the plug-in Audi Q5 does nothing to change his mind about electric and hybrid cars.
Published 02 February 2020

Aston Martin hits the reset button with £500m plan

Aston Martin has confirmed a big shake-up of its new car projects, as part of plans to raise £500m to ensure the company's survival.
Published 31 January 2020

Revealed: the UK's most heavily congested cities

New traffic data analysis claims to have revealed most congested cities in the UK — and contrary to popular belief, London isn't top of the list.
Published 30 January 2020

Eyesight test 'should be part of the driving test'

A majority of British drivers overwhelmingly believe learner drivers need to pass an eye test before they're given a full UK driving licence.
Published 30 January 2020
UK car production plummets to near 10-year low

Car production in the UK plummets

The number of cars rolling off production lines in the UK has continued to decline; falling to its lowest level for almost a decade.
Published 30 January 2020

Top cop: smart motorways are 'death traps'

MPs have urged the government to cease the expansion of the smart motorway network, amid growing concerns over their safety credentials.
Published 29 January 2020
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2020 SEAT Leon: all the details

An all-new fourth generation SEAT Leon hatchback has been unveiled. Here are all the details.
Published 28 January 2020
2020 SEAT Leon teaser

Watch the new Seat Leon unveiling live

SEAT's answer to the Ford Focus and VW Golf is to be relaunched this evening, and you can watch the live stream of the presentation here.
Published 28 January 2020
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Carpool Karaoke 'endorses distracted driving'

The popular talk show segment Carpool Karaoke is "promoting dangerous driving", according to a UK police sergeant who campaigns for road safety.
Published 28 January 2020