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What’s the best bike rack for my car?

Published 01 April 2022
By David Mullen
Cycling has been booming in popularity for a number of years and many riders, from amateur to elite, may be looking for the best cycle carriers.
When is it OK to tow another car, and what do I need to know before towing?

When is it OK to tow another car, and what do I need...

Towing another car behind yours might sound like a simple operation, but it isn’t – if you’ve never towed another vehicle, you’ll discover...
Published 21 September 2021
2021 Tesla Cybertruck pure-electric pick-up truck reveal November 2019

Tesla Cybertruck can tow 6 tons, 0-60mph in 2.9sec

Tesla boldly claims its pure-electric Cybertruck has nearly double the towing capacity of nearly every other pick-up on sale in the UK right now.
Published 22 November 2019

Video: Runaway trailer causes huge traffic jam

Highways England has urged drivers to ensure anything being towed is properly connected, after a runaway wagon caused a five-mile jam on the M25.
Published 26 August 2019

Video: Huge crash for Australian caravanner

Police in Australia have urged drivers to stay safe when towing heavy loads, after an out-of-control caravanner had a hefty crash on a highway.
Published 13 August 2019
Snow joke: 10 steps to follow if your car gets stuck in snow

What to do if your car gets stuck in snow

Snow, strong winds, snow drifts and freezing rain can play havoc with the UK’s road network - here's what to do if you get caught out.
Published 28 January 2019
Seaplane-rescuing tour bus strands itself on Australian beach

Watch as a bus rescuing a seaplane gets stranded

A NORMAL day at the beach involves building sand castles, jumping the waves and watching little white fluffy clouds pass overhead. But for visito
Published 31 July 2018
Top-5-tow-cars-buying-guide

Top five best tow cars

Take to Britain’s roads at the weekend and you can’t miss the thousands of cars towing caravans, trailers laden with classic cars or boats, horse
Published 15 September 2017
Reader Letters: electric car charging standards and towing, M42 refuge, handbrakes on automatics and comfy seats

Reader Letters: electric car charging standards an

"We are charging ahead with electric cars without the necessary planning. The government needs to step in and introduce a fast-charging standard"
Published 12 September 2017
Reader Letters: Smart motorways, disabled parking spaces, motorway etiquette and reporting drivers without tax

Reader Letters: Smart motorways and blue badges

David Holden complains of the “war on motorists” after receiving a ticket for driving at 57mph in a 50mph limit — and wonders whether to...
Published 31 July 2017
Car Clinic: Will a 1.6-litre petrol Vauxhall Astra automatic pull a caravan?

Car Clinic: Will petrol auto car pull a caravan?

I want to buy a 14/15-plate automatic Vauxhall Astra to pull a caravan with a maximum laden weight of 1,172kg...
Published 10 July 2017
Caravaners rejoice: the self-driving car will take the tedium out of towing

Self-driving car takes the tedium out of towing

No list of the most mundane aspects of driving would be complete without including towing a caravan.
Published 05 December 2016
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

News: Caravanners get a helping hand with tricky reversing

Volkswagen has built a car that can take over the tricky task of reversing a trailer or caravan.
Published 09 June 2014