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Plug-in hybrid subsidy scrapped from today

The government has scrapped the plug-in hybrid car grant early, after a demand spike saw the subsidised sales cap hit in just eight days.
Published 23 October 2018
Zipcar boss says ‘petty arguments’ by councils are delaying electric car infrastructure

Zipcar: ‘Petty' arguments delaying charging points

The boss of Zipcar believes “petty" arguments within London authorities are delaying vital electric vehicle infrastructure.
Published 23 October 2018

Video: Tesla owners row over charging point

Two Tesla owners nearly came to blows in a heated example of "charge rage", when one of the drivers accused the other of jumping the queue.
Published 22 October 2018
Freddie Flintoff, Chris harris and Paddy McGuinness

Matt LeBlanc's Top Gear replacements confirmed

Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness will co-host Top Gear with Chris Harris in Series 27, with Rory Reid being relegated to Extra Gear duties.
Published 22 October 2018
Hyundai NEXO filters claimed to clean up air pollution

Hyundai NEXO hydrogen car 'cleans' air

Hyundai is preparing to launch a new hydrogen fuel cell car that not only emits nothing but water from the tailpipe, but also "cleans" the air as
Published 22 October 2018

Me and My Motor: Nick Freeman

There's a reason Nick Freeman — motoring lawyer to the stars and better known as “Mr Loophole” — loves cars: he’s travel sick in pretty...
Published 21 October 2018
Motorists warned of over-reliance on automated driver assist technologies

Motorists warned of reliance on driver assists

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP have highlighted the risks of relying on driver aids, after tests showed the assists vary wildly from car to car.
Published 19 October 2018
Caffeine and Machine: the new pitstop for car enthusiasts of all colours - Tom Wookie Ford

Caffeine & Machine: enthusiasts get new UK pitstop

A new cafe and event space for car enthusiasts is launching in Warwickshire, with input from TV's Tom 'Wookie' Ford. The one rule? No snootiness.
Published 19 October 2018

'Dutch Reach' technique added to Highway Code

The 'Dutch Reach' method, which forces drivers to be aware of traffic when they're opening a car door, will be added to the Highway Code.
Published 19 October 2018
All new cars sold in UK should be electric by 2032, not 2040, say MPs

MPs: All new cars should be electric by 2032

All new cars and vans should be genuinely zero emission by 2032, according to a new report from a group of cross-party MPs.
Published 19 October 2018

2019 BMW X7: On sale date, prices and details

The BMW X7 has been revealed ahead of its launch next year. Here's everything you need to know about BMW's largest and most luxurious SUV.
Published 18 October 2018
Car thief caught after reporting his own car stolen

Car thief caught after his car stolen

A dim-witted car thief from Croydon has been sentenced to eight years in prison, after he reported the theft of his own Porsche.
Published 17 October 2018