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Government to announce diesel car scrappage scheme 'within days'

Government to announce diesel scrappage scheme

A diesel car scrappage scheme will be announced "within days", according to reports, as the government scrambles to reduce air pollution.
Published 25 July 2017
Millions of German car owners may be owed compensation in BMW, Daimler, VW cartel claims

BMW, VW and Mercedes accused of cartel

Millions of motorists could be owed compensation after the EU launched an investigation into alleged collusion between BMW, Daimler and VW.
Published 25 July 2017
Me and My Motor: Jason Kenny, Olympic cyclist

Me and My Motor: Jason Kenny

Jason Kenny, the six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, is relaxing trackside. But this isn’t a velodrome, he’s at Silverstone, practising...
Published 24 July 2017
Video captures the shocking moment a tornado throws around a car in New York

Video: New York tornado throws car into air

With its immaculately manicured front lawns and the homes’ perfectly presented porches, it looks like a film set from a feel-good Hollywood flick
Published 21 July 2017
As Vauxhall launches the new Insignia GSi, here are five fast Vauxhalls that set roads on fire

Five fast Vauxhalls that set roads on fire

Not all drivers after a sports saloon choose an Audi, BMW or Mercedes. Rewind by a couple of decades, and you’ll return to an era when...
Published 21 July 2017
Mercedes recalls three million diesel cars made since 2011 over toxic emissions

Mercedes recalls 3m diesel cars

Just days after Mercedes-Benz boasted of record-breaking sales, its reputation has suffered a dent. The firm is recalling 3m diesel cars ...
Published 19 July 2017
UK traffic

9m drivers to cause holiday chaos

As school holidays start across the UK and summer staycations get under way, a staggering 9m cars are expected on the roads this weekend
Published 17 July 2017
Crowd-funding raises nearly £10,000 after vandals burn classic Ford Mustang to the ground

Donors give £9,000 to restore boy's burnt Mustang...

A Ford being burnt to the ground by vandals wouldn’t normally attract worldwide attention. But the torching of a classic Mustang Mk 1 in America...
Published 17 July 2017
Me and My Motor: YolanDa Brown, saxophonist AKA 'the Lewis Hamilton of jazz'

Me and My Motor: YolanDa Brown

With her fusion of jazz, soul and reggae, the saxophonist YolanDa Brown has won two Mobo awards, and performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the W
Published 17 July 2017
Jeremy Clarkson’s daughter: Dad’s shy, kind and into fashion

Clarkson’s daughter: Dad’s shy and into fashion

Emily Clarkson has revealed what it’s like being the daughter of the world’s most famous motoring journalist, claiming Jeremy Clarkson is shy.
Published 16 July 2017
Jaguar puts a spin on launch of new E-Pace with Bond-esque barrel roll record

Watch Jaguar put a spin on launch of E-Pace

It's known as one of the hardest manoeuvres to pull off in a car, so what else would Jaguar choose but the heart-stopping barrel roll stunt ...
Published 13 July 2017
2017 Jaguar E-Pace SUV: details, price, images, video and on sale date

Jaguar E-Pace SUV: details, prices, pictures

The E-Pace is not, as the name suggests, Jaguar's first electric SUV — that will be the I-Pace, which the car maker unveiled...
Published 13 July 2017