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Teen driver avoids crash with out-of-control lorry

A teen driver avoided a potentially very nasty accident, by successfully swerving away from an out-of-control lorry on the A34 dual carriageway.
Published 02 August 2019
A 20mph speed limit is "essential" in England, road safety campaigners argue

Town 20mph speed limit 'essential' say campaigners

Several transport and travel charities in Britain have joined forces to lobby for a default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas across England.
Published 01 August 2019
Land Rover launches upgrade range for its discontinued Defender off-roader

Land Rover unveils upgrades for old Defender

Ahead of the launch of the all-new version, Land Rover has launched a range of upgrades for its discontinued, old school Defender off-roader.
Published 01 August 2019

SMMT: Brexit is pushing investment away from UK

Britain's car industry body has issued another warning over ongoing Brexit uncertainty, claiming inward investment has "effectively stopped".
Published 01 August 2019
2019 Audi A1 Citycarver: engines, practicality, prices and release date

2019 Audi A1 Citycarver: details and launch date

Even supermins aren't immune from the car industry's SUV craze, as the Audi A1 has been given a new, crossover-style "Citycarver" makeover.
Published 31 July 2019
2019 BMW 3 Series Touring review

2019 BMW 3 Series Touring review

The BMW 3 Series is an ace executive saloon, but what's the estate version like? We took the all-new BMW 3 Series Touring for a spin to find out.
Published 30 July 2019
The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019: Best Dog-Friendly Car of the Year. Land Rover Discovery

Motor Awards 2019: Best Dog-Friendly Car nominees

The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019, Here is the rundown of all the contenders for Best Dog-Friendly Car of the Year.
Published 30 July 2019
Me and My Motor: Dire Straits bassist John Illsley

Me and My Motor: Dire Straits bassist John Illsley

Dire Straits' John Illsley says fame never got to his head, though he admits to buying an Aston Martin Vantage in a "moment of madness" in 1992.
Published 29 July 2019
2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Jeremy Clarkson review

Clarkson: Mercedes-AMG A 35 vs VW Golf GTI TCR

Jeremy Clarkson has shaken things up for his latest review for The Sunday Times: for the first time this year, he's testing two cars in one go.
Published 28 July 2019
Too quick for Le Mans: we buckle up in wild Ford GT Mk II for Goodwood ride (video)

Ford GT Mk II: We buckle up for wild Goodwood ride

What happens when the Ford GT is freed from regulations governing road cars and racing series?
Published 25 July 2019
British Touring Car Championship reveals how it will go hybrid in 2022

BTCC reveals 2022 hybrid plans

The BTCC has outlined its plans to become the first major "tin top" series to adopt hybrid power.
Published 25 July 2019
2019 MG ZS EV: price, on sale date, electric range and details

2019 MG ZS EV: price, electric range and specs

MG has made its first proper foray into electric cars, with the launch of its new ZS EV pure-electric family SUV model.
Published 23 July 2019