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More than four-fifths of drivers can't stick to a 20mph speed limit

Four-fifths of drivers can't stick to 20mph limit

An overwhelming majority of British drivers struggle to stick to 20mph speed limits, according to new speed compliance figures for 2018.
Published 28 June 2019

2019 Kia XCeed: prices, specs and release date

Kia has fleshed out its Ceed range with a new version of the family hatchback: an SUV-style XCeed compact crossover.
Published 28 June 2019
Dutch start-up Lightyear claims the world's first long-range solar-powered car

Dutch start-up claims first long-range solar car

Dutch start-up Lightyear has created a buzz by claiming it has made the world's first long-range, solar-powered road car.
Published 27 June 2019

Video: Tesla driver captures 'bumper car' crash

The forward-facing camera on a Tesla Model 3 captured the moment a car rammed into the back of another car, triggering a multi-motor pile-up
Published 27 June 2019
2020 Ford Puma: prices, engines, practicality, specs and release date

2020 Ford Puma: prices, specs and release date

The Ford Puma name is back, only this time it's a not a sporty coupé — its a Fiesta-based crossover SUV.
Published 27 June 2019
2019 Vauxhall Corsa: prices, engines, details, electric range and release date

2019 Vauxhall Corsa: prices, engines and specs

As a successor to one of the UK's most popular cars, the new Vauxhall Corsa has big boots to fill when it goes on sale later this year.
Published 26 June 2019
James Bond not driving Aston Martin Rapide E

Bond was never slated to drive electric Aston

It was meant to be a significant moment in the near-57 years of James Bond movies: the first time 007 was to appear in an electric car.
Published 25 June 2019

UK car makers urge next PM to avoid no-deal Brexit

British car makers are urging the next Prime Minister to secure a "favourable deal" to ensure the UK car industry's post-Brexit survival.
Published 25 June 2019

Highways England braces for surge in breakdowns

Highways England is estimating up to 50,000 cars could require roadside assistance on UK motorways over the next 10 weeks.
Published 25 June 2019

Video: Red light runner causes high speed smash

An impatient driver in Florida, USA, found out the hard way that ignoring a red traffic light is not the best move.
Published 25 June 2019

Decade-old tyres could be banned from next year

Road tyres that are 10 years or older could soon be outlawed from UK roads, if proposed legislation is given the green light.
Published 25 June 2019

VW driver tries to inflate tyres with car charger

Newly-released CCTV footage suggests some motorists across the UK are still unaware of what an electric car charging point is.
Published 24 June 2019