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Is Lotus making an electric car with Williams?

Former F1 rivals Lotus and Williams have joined forces, in a "strategic partnership" that will see the two work together on new powertrain tech.
Published 01 February 2019

Car thefts up 49% in five years

New data from the Home Office shows 111,999 vehicles were stolen in the UK in the period 2017-18, up 49% in five years.
Published 28 January 2019

Driver jailed after filming himself at 180mph

A motorist who filmed himself driving at up to 180mph has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Published 28 January 2019
McLaren predicts a 310mph pure-electric future for Formula One racing

McLaren designs the F1 car of 2050

According to McLaren, this 310mph pure-electric "MCLExtreme" racing car is what Formula One fans want to see on the grid in 2050.
Published 28 January 2019
2019 Renault Clio: interior, tech and release date

2019 Renault Clio: interior, tech and release date

A new Renault Clio is on the horizon. Here's everything we know about the supermini so far — as well as a gallery of its overhauled interior.
Published 28 January 2019
The Grand Tour Game review (updates)

The Grand Tour Game review (updates)

Fans of The Grand Tour can now take part in adventures alongside the show's presenters. At least, that’s the claim made for The Grand Tour Game.
Published 27 January 2019
Clarkson: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the SUV you should buy, but won't

Clarkson on the Alfa Stelvio QV

Jeremy Clarkson isn't exactly a fan of SUVs, but the 503bhp Alfa Stelvio QV might just be an exception.
Published 27 January 2019

Projector tech lights way for autonomous cars

Jaguar Land Rover has shown where it thinks autonomous tech is going, by creating a projector that lets pedestrians know where the car is going.
Published 25 January 2019
Gatwick Airport robot parking

Gatwick Airport wants robots to park your car

If the application is approved, Gatwick Airport will begin trials of "robotic automated valets" at its South Terminal as early as April 2019.
Published 25 January 2019

Police arrest drunk driver who crashed on M56

Cheshire Police has arrested a motorist who crashed on the M56, after discovering the driver was nearly three times above the drink-drive limit.
Published 24 January 2019

Goodwood will celebrate motoring's 'speed kings'

This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will pay tribute to motoring's "speed kings", and the cars that cemented their spots in the record books.
Published 24 January 2019
Pick-up truck drag race: Ford Ranger vs Mercedes-Benz X-Class vs Mitsubishi L200 vs Toyota Hilux vs Volkswagen Amarok

Video: Ultimate pick-up truck drag race

Pick-up trucks need plenty of poke to haul and tow heavy loads. Which of these, however, has enough power to win a five-way drag race?
Published 24 January 2019