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New car sales continue to recover in UK

The latest SMMT figures show positive signs for the sector recovering as sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow.
Published 05 July 2021
The Mercedes S-Class is too complicated for Jeremy Clarkson

Clarkson: The Mercedes S-Class is too complicated

The new Mercedes S-Class is too complicated, according to Jeremy Clarkson.
Published 04 July 2021
Return of hard shoulder to motorways would endanger drivers, says government minister

Return of hard shoulder 'risks 25 extra deaths'

Reinstalling hard shoulders on smart motorways may cause at least 25 extra road deaths per year, according to a government minister.
Published 01 July 2021
Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan has announced a £1bn expansion of its Sunderland factory that will allow it to manufacture electric cars and electric car batteries.
Published 01 July 2021
Goodyear Blimp visible over London skyline

Goodyear Blimp visible over London skyline

The iconic Goodyear Blimp, which hasn't been seen in London for nearly a decade, is visible over the Capital's skyline today.
Published 30 June 2021
Hyundai boss says flying cars will arrive by 2030

Hyundai boss says flying cars will arrive by 2030

They've been the stuff of science fiction for more than a century but the European boss of Hyundai believes flying cars will finally take off.
Published 30 June 2021
Princess Diana's Ford Escort headed to auction

Princess Diana's Ford Escort sells for £52,000

A Ford Escort Mk 3 Ghia given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles has sold at auction for £52,000. 
Published 30 June 2021
"Maximum performance" Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT revealed

Range-topping Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT revealed

Porsche has revealed a Turbo GT version of its longstanding Cayenne SUV which it says is "tuned for maximum performance and handling". 
Published 29 June 2021
Cyclist received £200k in damages due to pothole

Single pothole payout cost council nearly £250,000

A cyclist in St. Helens received a £200k government payout after suffering multiple injuries from a fall caused by a pothole.
Published 29 June 2021
Maker of electric London cab reveals e-Camper

London taxi maker reveals plug-in campervan

The London Electric Vehicle Company has revealed what it claims is "the world's electric camper van".
Published 29 June 2021
Pictures of new hybrid Honda Civic revealed

All-new Honda Civic hybrid revealed

Honda has revealed images and some scant details of the 11th-generation Civic, its time-hallowed hatchback.
Published 28 June 2021
Stonehenge road tunnel plans put Unesco world heritage site status in danger

Stonehenge road tunnel plans risk Unesco status

The proposed Stonehenge bypass tunnel puts the monument's status as a world heritage site at risk, Unesco has warned.
Published 22 June 2021