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Man vs machine: we race the Audi RS 7 driverless car...

Audi has built one of the world's fastest driverless cars, an RS 7 that can tackle a racetrack at up to 149mph without missing a gear or a bend, but...
Published 03 November 2014
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Driving steps into Steve McQueen's racing boots at...

A damp, grey day at Silverstone may not have quite the drama of Steve McQueen’s Le Mans, the blockbuster that saw Porsche and Ferrari racing machines...
Published 03 November 2014
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News: Radical SR8 RSX is wild 440bhp featherweight...

Cars from Radical, the Cambridge-based sports car maker, have long been the king of the track day. Its cars, which ape Le Mans racing prototypes...
Published 03 November 2014
How hi-tech thieves are defeating keyless car security systems

How hi-tech thieves are defeating keyless car security...

As some insurers refuse to cover Range Rovers after a spate of thefts, car makers are finally admitting to a security flaw. The good old metal key...
Published 03 November 2014
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News: Luminescent paint to help UK roads glow with...

Plans are under way for Britain’s first glow-in-the-dark roads, giving familiar routes a science fiction feel...
Published 03 November 2014
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News: Tractors race to new 25mph limit

Dawdling rural motorists may have to pull over for tractors rather than the other way around from next March when the speed limit for agricultural...
Published 03 November 2014
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Hydrogen cars clean up as Honda opens solar-powered...

Hydrogen fuel cells are heralded by many, including Jeremy Clarkson and the Top Gear team, as the long-term solution to the problem of how we power...
Published 01 November 2014
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Test your knowledge: When did Honda unveil its first...

Hydrogen fuel cells could help the world clean up its act when it comes to vehicle emissions – hydrogen gas goes in, electrical power is produced...
Published 31 October 2014
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News: Free London motor show in Regent Street this...

If you find yourself entertaining the kids in the capital this half-term weekend, head for Regent Street, which is hosting its annual – and free...
Published 31 October 2014
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Video: Interactive film shows the wild side of Honda...

By day the humble Honda Civic owner waits patiently to pick up his children from school, but come nightfall he embarks on a rollercoaster ride of...
Published 31 October 2014
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News: Ladyland blogger creates traffic warden Hallowe'en...

This Hallowe'en forget zombie, werewolf and ghost costumes for your children. If you want to give people a proper scare while trick-or-treating, knock...
Published 30 October 2014
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News: Motorway service stations accused of rip-off...

Every driver knows that motorway services tend to be the most expensive places to fill up with fuel. Customers are typically charged a premium for...
Published 30 October 2014