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More than one-in-20 drivers in Britain has points on their licence

UK drivers have 10.6m points on their licences

Many British motorists have at some point recently been busted for breaking traffic laws, according to analysis of driving licence data.
Published 09 September 2019
Disabled Blue Badge holders only parking sign

Drivers with anxiety can now apply for Blue Badges

Motorists with non-visible ailments including arthritis, autism and anxiety are now eligible for a disabled driver blue badge.
Published 09 September 2019
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Reveal

2020 Porsche Taycan: power, range and release date

Porsche's long-awaited first pure-electric production car is here. Read on for all the details you need to know about the all-new Porsche Taycan.
Published 08 September 2019
Eight-year old boy crashes his mother's Volkswagen Golf on the autobahn

Eight-year old crashes mum's car on autobahn

Dortmund Police has released details of a startling crash caused by a child who took his mum's Volkswagen for a drive in the middle of the night.
Published 06 September 2019
Extreme E Greenland Russell Glacier Race Location

Extreme E 4x4 racers to compete in Greenland

Despite never hosting a motorsport event before, Greenland has been picked to hold Extreme E's first pure-electric off-road race in 2021.
Published 06 September 2019
2018 Tesla Model 3 USA Driving

Tesla Model 3 is a shock top 10 seller in August

The Tesla Model 3 has made a surprise appearance on the UK's top 10 charts — finishing ahead of some of Britain's most popular new cars.
Published 06 September 2019
2020 Mercedes-Benz EQV electric people carrier MPV

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQV: tech, range & release date

Instead of making a saloon or another SUV, Mercedes-Benz has decided its second electric "EQ" model should be a premium people carrier.
Published 05 September 2019
Killeen Police Department Texas Officer Using Mobile Phone While Driving

Video: Texas cop caught using phone while driving

A police officer in Texas has courted controversy, after footage emerged of the cop on patrol using a mobile phone while driving.
Published 04 September 2019
2019 Cupra Tavascan Pure Electric Coupe SUV Concept Car Frankfurt Motor Show

Cupra Tavascan revealed ahead of Frankfurt debut

SEAT's former performance arm Cupra has revealed its star car for next week's IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: the Cupra Tavascan pure-electric
Published 02 September 2019
2019 Bugatti Chiron 304.773mph world record Ehra-Lessien

Bugatti Chiron hypercar smashes 300mph barrier

Bugatti claims it's set an all-new world speed record, after it clocked an upgraded Chiron hypercar hurtling along at an incredible 304.773mph.
Published 02 September 2019
Lewis Hamilton Mercedes-Benz Convertible

Lewis Hamilton launches meat-free burger chain

Reigning F1 champ Lewis Hamilton doesn't just have hunger for more race wins, it seems, as the driver has launched a plant-based burger chain.
Published 01 September 2019
Sunday Times Driving Me and My Motor cellist Julian Lloyd Webber

Me and My Motor: cellist Julian Lloyd Webber

Julian Lloyd Webber's dream car is the "beautiful" Maserati GranTurismo — even though the tourer doesn't have enough room for his cello.
Published 29 August 2019