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Test your knowledge: How does "Countach" differ from...

If you're a car person you'll probably be aware that Lamborghini tends to give its cars names associated with bullfighting.
Published 01 August 2014
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Saturday night at the movies: the rise of UK drive-in...

Drive-in cinema, as quintessential a slice of Americana as cheerleaders, Country music and “Big Block” Chevy V8s, has always struggled to get...
Published 31 July 2014
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News: Mercedes E-Class shifts up a gear with new nine-speed...

Mercedes has introduced technical enhancements and equipment upgrades to its E-class range of executive cars, which will be standard on cars sold...
Published 31 July 2014
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Unsung heroes: the support cars behind the Tour de...

The Tour couldn't happen without the backup cars that offer repairs, food and moral support. Driving hitches a lift with the race's four wheel-heroes...
Published 31 July 2014
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News: SsangYong to take on Britain's most popular SUV...

Why you need to know about the car company you've never heard of.
Published 31 July 2014
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News: Persistent drink-drive offenders to be fitted...

Drivers who have been caught repeatedly drink-driving could be fitted with US-style electronic tags that monitor their alcohol intake, according...
Published 31 July 2014
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Driving tests the Citroën's Airbump protection

The new Citroën C4 Cactus is the world's first bubble-wrapped car. Driving puts it to the test.
Published 30 July 2014
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News: UK to allow driverless cars on public roads from...

Like it or not, the steady cruise towards driverless cars is looking increasingly inevitable after the UK government today set out its plans to follow...
Published 30 July 2014
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News: Sainsbury's lorries with cameras will cut cyclist...

Supermarket chain Sainbury's is to introduce delivery lorries fitted with cameras that offer a 360-degree view around the vehicle, proximity sensors...
Published 30 July 2014
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Great drives: Abergavenny to Aberystwyth

I’ve just decided on my favourite road sign. It’s a red rectangle with white lettering and it reads “Arafwch nawr”. In Welsh, that means “Reduce...
Published 30 July 2014
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News: Car thieves target Land Rover Defender ahead...

The Land Rover Defender is being targeted by thieves and organised gangs looking to sell on car parts or whole vehicles to the black market.
Published 29 July 2014
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News: 2015 Kia Sorento sketches released ahead of official...

If you’re planning to buy an SUV in the near future, you need to know about the new Kia Sorento. The Korean company has released a drawing of its...
Published 29 July 2014