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World Rallycross Championship will go all-electric in 2020

World Rallycross goes all-electric in 2020

The World Rallycross Championship will ditch combustion engines in 2020, in favour of all-electric powertrains.
Published 08 June 2018
This is not a moped

Identifying mopeds and scooters

Recent news reports about "moped gangs" suggests there is some confusion about the definition of moped.
Published 08 June 2018

Video: Kitty Hawk unveils electric flying car

Kitty Hawk has unveiled the latest version of its 'Flyer' flying car with a new video.
Published 08 June 2018

Michael McIntyre performs first show since theft

The stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre has made his first stage performance since being targeted in a ride-by theft earlier this week.
Published 08 June 2018
Charred remains of Ford GT supercar up for auction

Fire-destroyed Ford GT up for auction

The remains of a Ford GT destroyed in a fire have been listed on an online auction
Published 07 June 2018
Chinese police officer piggybacks old man across busy road

Chinese policeman piggybacks old man across road

A Chinese police officer assisted an old man crossing a busy road, by carrying him piggyback-style across the street.
Published 07 June 2018
Ohio driver caught reversing at speed down congested highway

Video: Driver caught reversing at speed on highway

A US driver narrowly avoided having a major accident, after reversing at speed along a busy stretch of the US Route 33 highway in Ohio.
Published 07 June 2018
Phillip Hammond budget 2017: implications and details for drivers - diesel, fuel duty, driverless cars, road tax and more

Environmental study recommends fuel duty rises

The UK Government should increase future fuel duty rates "at least in line with inflation", a new study recommends.
Published 07 June 2018
Bear Grylls surprises 'incredible' autistic boy, 13, with Land Rover survival experience

Video: Bear Grylls surprises 'incredible' boy, 13

Bear Grylls brought joy to an "incredible" young man's with a surprise Land Rover adventure day.
Published 07 June 2018
Video: Multiple DTM drivers crash in the pits at a soggy Hungaroring

Three DTM cars crash in slippery pit lane (video)

The recent DTM German touring car race at the Hungaroring will likely be the best-remembered round of the 2018 championship for all the wrong...
Published 06 June 2018
Video: First trailer for stand-alone Bumblebee blockbuster released

Trailer for Bumblebee prequel film released

The Transformers movie series is set for a dramatic change of direction if the first trailer for the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off film is anything
Published 06 June 2018

Road users to be encouraged to use M6 Toll

More road users will be encouraged to use the M6 Toll road at peak times, if new plans are officially given the go-ahead.
Published 06 June 2018