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Watch the Hoonigan team get huge air in a 1991 Ford Bronco 'prerunner'

Watch the Hoonigan team get huge air in a Bronco

Talk about buckin' Broncos: this modified example of the Ford SUV has been filmed launching off a "double-stacked" ramp at the HQ of the Hoonigan
Published 26 February 2018
Police chase naked man riding quad bike the wrong way along motorway

Video: Police chase naked man riding quad

A man in America has redefined the term 'naked bike' after attempting to evade police on a quad bike (ATV) while in a state of undress.
Published 26 February 2018
One in five drivers still using mobiles at wheel — but it could lead to disqualification

One in five drivers still using mobiles at wheel

Seven million motorists — representing one in five cars on UK roads — are still using a handheld mobile phone while driving, despite tough...
Published 26 February 2018
Chemmy Alcott, Olympic Skier and Ski Sunday presenter, interview about her cars and career for Sunday Times Driving

Me and My Motor: Chemmy Alcott, Olympic skier

As a teenager, Chemmy Alcott, the champion Alpine skier and four-time Olympian, was used to fitting school work around her ski practice and...
Published 26 February 2018
Top Gear series 25: preview guide

Top Gear TV is back! Your guide to series 25

Top Gear returns to our screens this weekend, featuring Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and lots of shiny metal. They're promising speed...
Published 23 February 2018
Caught on dash cam: Car nearly flattened by boulder in Taiwan

Video: Car nearly flattened by boulder

A driver in Taiwan had a close call on February 20 when a large boulder fell just seconds from his car on a highway.
Published 23 February 2018
Truck dash cam captures drug driving crash on M1 motorway in Australia

Video: Truck dash cam captures drug driving crash

A truck's dash cam captured the moment a car driver high on drugs pulled out into the HGV's path while rejoining an Australian highway.
Published 23 February 2018
Video: Felon catches fire after crashing car into hospital accident & emergency ward

Video: Driver catches fire after A&E crash

A dramatic video has captured the immediate aftermath of a car crashing into the entrance of a hospital accident and emergency room in America.
Published 23 February 2018
Oxford Street in London is one of England’s worst roads revealed: are any near you?

England’s worst roads revealed: are any near you?

The worst roads in England have been revealed, with just under 7,000 receiving complaints in 2017.
Published 23 February 2018

Middle classes drive electric car boom

The middle classes are driving demand for electric cars - but have nowhere to charge a battery.
Published 23 February 2018
Driverless cars may take over if humans are drowsy

Driverless cars may take over if humans are drowsy

The scene: a drizzly and dark M4 in the near future. A semi-autonomous truck is nearing its turn-off and the driver is alerted that he needs to t
Published 23 February 2018
Big demand for Minis keeps used car sales puffing along

Big demand for Minis keeps used car sales going

Britain’s used car market held steady last year despite a slip in fourth-quarter sales, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trade
Published 23 February 2018