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Sir Clive Sinclair at the launch of the C5

Sinclair C5 inventor dies

Sir Clive Sinclair, the inventor of the ill-fated C5, but best-known for creating the world’s first pocket calculator, has died aged 81.
Published 17 September 2021
Min iracing at Goodwood Revival

Guide to the Goodwood Revival 2021

The Goodwood Revival is returning to the Duke of Richmond’s West Sussex racing circuit from September 17-19, 2021.
Published 17 September 2021
Volvo x Casca shoes

Volvo and Casca create sustainable footwear

Volvo marks World Car Free Day by collaborating with Casca to create eco-friendly trainers.
Published 16 September 2021
Chevrolet Bolt EV

Bolt fires: owners told to park 50ft from cars

General Motors is advising Chevrolet Bolt EV owners not to park indoors due to the risk of battery fire.
Published 16 September 2021
Ford reveals updated Fiesta

Refreshed Ford Fiesta for 2022

An updated Ford Fiesta is coming for 2022 featuring new styling, more driver assistance systems and mild-hybrid tech.
Published 16 September 2021
Apollo robotaxi

Robotaxis on test in Shanghai

Chinese tech giant Baidu has opened up its self-driving Apollo Go robotaxi to the public on the streets of Shanghai, according to a state-owned m
Published 15 September 2021
Inoperative smart motorway cameras mean motorists go unpunished for driving in closed lanes

British drivers want smart motorways scrapped

Nearly two thirds of drivers believe that variable hard shoulder use in so-called “smart” motorways should be scrapped, according to the RAC.
Published 15 September 2021
M25 protests

Arrests following M25 protests

Police arrested dozens of protesters yesterday, September 13, following a Monday-morning demonstration that blocked several major junctions.
Published 14 September 2021
Using an iPhone on a motorcycle

Motorbikes can damage iPhones

Apple has released a warning that prolonged exposure to the vibrations caused by powerful or loud motorcycle engines could damage to the iPhone.
Published 14 September 2021
StreetDrone’s Pix-e delivery vehicle

Wilko autonomous delivery vehicles "by 2023"

UK retailer Wilko invests £3 million in StreetDrone, a UK firm developing autonomous delivery systems.
Published 14 September 2021
Emilia GT

New 493bhp Alfa GT restomod

Emilia Auto has unveiled a rendering of its new GT Veloce, a restomod based on the classic Alfa Romeo GT.
Published 13 September 2021
"Hypocritical" government ministers keep buying petrol cars

EV chargers may turn off at peak times

Electric car chargers may not function during peak hours to avoid overloading the national electricity grid, according to new legislation.
Published 13 September 2021