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BMW's new wireless charging 'GroundPad' (video)

BMW has launched its first wireless charging system, as the German car maker takes steps to make charging an electric car easier than filling a c
Published 31 May 2018
Skoda Octavia review (2017-on)

Drivers vote Skoda Octavia best new car of 2018

The Skoda Octavia has been voted best new car of 2018 in the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2018. Runners up were the BMW 1-series and the Peugeot...
Published 30 May 2018
One million drivers may have fake car insurance as ghost brokers take hold

Up to a million drivers may have fake insurance

A crackdown on easy credit is claimed to have led up to one million drivers to take out illegitimate car insurance.
Published 30 May 2018
Police officer directs traffic while 'riding' dinosaur

Video: Cop directs traffic while 'riding' dinosaur

A police officer in Thailand has been filmed directing traffic while wearing a costume that makes him appear to be riding a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Published 30 May 2018
Bus driver leaves trail of devastation after Dartford crash. Copyright: Tony Brown

Bus driver leaves trail of devastation

A bus ploughed into dozens of cars in a busy town centre, creating a trail of devastation that left 16 people injured and astonished onlookers.
Published 30 May 2018
Motorcyclist weaving through Dublin traffic makes disastrous mistake

Video: Weaving biker makes disastrous mistake

A motorcyclist in Dublin misjudged how much time and space he needed to cut in front of an approaching bus and very nearly ended up under its whe
Published 30 May 2018

A new RX-7 is a dream for Mazda's design boss

At this year’s Villa d’Este concours d’elegance event, held on the shores of Lake Como, a stone’s throw from the George Clooney’s lakeside...
Published 30 May 2018
Furious man set fire to wife's car after she told him to slow down

Furious man set fire to wife's car

Talk about incandescent with rage: a man has been jailed for setting fire to his wife's Nissan Qashqai after she criticised his driving.
Published 30 May 2018
Me and My Motor: Marit Stromoy, F1H2O powerboat racer

Me and My Motor: Marit Stromoy, powerboat racer

The high-octane sport of powerboat racing will return to London’s Royal Victoria Dock next month for the first time in more than 30 years. The Br
Published 29 May 2018
Smart 'FlexKerbs' widen and narrow to fit usage by drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

Smart 'FlexKerbs' widen and narrow

A new type of city centre pavement that can widen or narrow according to traffic demands at different times of day has been shortlisted for...
Published 29 May 2018
Driver branded 'irresponsible' after boasts of 90mph average speed from John O'Groats to Lands End

'Irresponsible' driver boasts of road speed record

Many drivers put their licences at risk by speeding but few choose to boast about it in public, and even fewer would advertise a 'record' average
Published 29 May 2018
Britain may have hit ‘peak car’ as young driver numbers fall sharply

Young drivers choose car subscription

Young drivers are continuing to steer away from car ownership in favour of a mobile phone-style monthly subscription, according to new data.
Published 29 May 2018