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Buy your car before April 1 to avoid tax change shock, advise experts

Neutral fuel strategy calls as diesel declines

Car sales in June fell by 3.5% compared with the same period last year as buyers continue to shun diesel vehicles.
Published 05 July 2018
London's electric black cab turns beige for launch in Germany

New electric London taxi launched in Germany

Berlin's traditional beige Mercedes taxis could soon become an uncommon sight on the city's streets after the launch of the iconic London cab
Published 05 July 2018
Full car autonomy "will not be allowed", BMW exec believes

Driverless cars 'won't be allowed' on most roads

Fully autonomous cars may never become a reality on most UK roads, one of BMW's board members has predicted.
Published 04 July 2018
Distracted driver ploughs into police car on US highway

Video: Distracted driver ploughs into police car

Police in Georgia have released footage of an unusual car crash, involving a driver speeding straight into the back of a stationary police car.
Published 04 July 2018
Men four times more likely to rent a car than women

Men four times more likely to rent car than women

MALE motorists in the UK are four times more likely to rent a car than female drivers, according to new research.
Published 03 July 2018
Tesla Model 3 to make UK debut at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Tesla Model 3 to make European debut at Goodwood

The new Tesla Model 3 will make its European and UK debut at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month, the company has confirmed.
Published 03 July 2018

Me and My Motor: Midge Ure

Like a lot of Sixties children, Ure was in awe of all things American, and the big, albeit British Zephyr fuelled his dreams of owning a Buick...
Published 03 July 2018
Lewis Hamilton wears kilt for GQ cover to 'make amends' for mocking nephew for wearing dress

Lewis Hamilton wears kilt in photoshoot

Lewis Hamilton has appeared on the cover of British GQ wearing a kilt in response to the controversy that he sparked at Christmas, when he told...
Published 03 July 2018
2010 Ford Focus RS500 for sale for nearly £70,000

Used Ford Focus for sale — yours for £68,500

If you're in the market for a used Ford Focus, the price of this one might come as a shock — you'll get little change from £70,000.
Published 02 July 2018
Government reveals plans to spend £500k training instructors to teach cycling safety to learners

Government plans to spend £500k on cycle safety

The Department for Transport has unveiled plans to spend £500,000 training driving instructors to incorporate cycling safety into their lessons.
Published 02 July 2018

Texan smashes pick-up into supermarket.

A Texan motorist caused $500,000 (£379,540) of damage, and endangered lives, after smashing his pick-up truck straight through a supermarket.
Published 02 July 2018
AA says Learner drivers should have to prove they can spot pothole to pass test

The AA: Learners should be able to spot potholes

Learner drivers should have to prove they can spot and handle potholes to gain a licence, according to the AA.
Published 02 July 2018