German Government gives away free electric cars
German Government gives away free electric cars
Generous grants for EVs from German Government allow motorists to lease a Renault Zoe for two years without paying a penny
16 Jul 2020
UK speed camera locations chosen on revenue raising potential
UK speed camera locations chosen on revenue raising potential
Police watchdog voices concerns that camera locations are chosen as “good hunting grounds” to raise money from fines, rather than to improve safety
16 Jul 2020
Tesla Autopilot slammed as “especially misleading” by UK safety experts
Tesla Autopilot slammed as “especially misleading” by UK safety experts
Following a criticism by a German court that Tesla’s driver assistance systems are marketed incorrectly, UK safety experts express similar concerns
15 Jul 2020
Distracting car infotainment screens investigated as UK accident rates plateau 
Distracting car infotainment screens investigated as UK accident rates plateau
Government review into roads policing looks into how technology could be to blame for deaths and injuries, and also how it could reduce them
14 Jul 2020
'Tesla’s Short Shorts tell the story of the company'
'Tesla’s Short Shorts tell the story of the company'
Tesla’s Short Shorts are emblematic of the firm: controversial, eye-catching, and unlike anything a traditional car maker would consider producing
6 Jul 2020
The future of transport: how are we going to get around?
The future of transport: how are we going to get around?
Big changes are afoot in the way we travel in the UK, we examine all the options that could shape the future of transport...
26 Jun 2020
Exclusive: "no plans" for new UK car scrappage scheme
Exclusive: "no plans" for new UK car scrappage scheme
Government officially rules out scrappage scheme or further incentives to stimulate post-lockdown car sales
26 Jun 2020
Deepfake software used to aid self-driving car development
Deepfake software used to aid self-driving car development
Cutting-edge deepfake tech sees computer software simulate infinite number of different road environments to aid autonomous car development
24 Jun 2020
Classic electric car conversions boom in popularity
Classic electric car conversions boom in popularity
Retrofitting electric powertrains to classic cars is becoming fashionable for the environmentally conscious and well-heeled
24 Jun 2020
Hydrogen fuel “essential” for future HGVs, says Ford boss
Hydrogen fuel “essential” for future HGVs, says Ford boss
While electric cars are key to improving emissions for cars, Ford sees hydrogen fuel cells as essential for heavy goods vehicles
23 Jun 2020
One in six UK car industry jobs at risk
One in six UK car industry jobs at risk
Automotive leaders call for support as they warn industry will take five years to recover from coronavirus
23 Jun 2020
BMW and Mercedes pause autonomous car partnership
BMW and Mercedes pause autonomous car partnership
German firms had previously agreed to work together on Level 4 self-driving systems, plans that have been paused following a "mutual and amicable agre…
19 Jun 2020
Best-selling Haynes Manual in lockdown is a guide to rearing chickens 
Best-selling Haynes Manual in lockdown is a guide to rearing chickens
Iconic car and motorcycle workshop guides dramatically outsold by the Chicken Manual, the popularity of which soared 1,600% during lockdown
17 Jun 2020
New smartphone app makes electric car crash rescues safer
New smartphone app makes electric car crash rescues safer
Euro NCAP first responder app shows emergency services the location of high-voltage batteries and cables
17 Jun 2020
Talks to move Renault Kadjar and Captur production to Nissan Sunderland on hold, according to reports
Talks to move Renault Kadjar and Captur production to Nissan Sunderland on hold, according to reports
Renault and Nissan were in talks to move production of the two SUVs from Spain to the UK, but these discussions have been paused due to political clim…
1 Jun 2020
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs
French car maker announces huge wave global redundancies as part of €2bn savings package; eight per cent of workforce lost
29 May 2020
New Lego Lamborghini Sian blasts in with 3,696 pieces and £349 price 
New Lego Lamborghini Sian blasts in with 3,696 pieces and £349 price
The 1:8 scale Lego Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is available from June, promising hours of lockdown building
28 May 2020
Best sleeper cars: used Q cars that are faster than they look
Best sleeper cars: used Q cars that are faster than they look
Want to get somewhere fast without drawing attention to yourself? Then you need a sleeper car: an unassuming motor that packs serious punch under the …
28 May 2020
New Ford tech kills coronavirus by heating cars to 56 degrees Celsius 
New Ford tech kills coronavirus by heating cars to 56 degrees Celsius
Ford’s “heated software enhancement” system designed for American police cars is said to reduce viral concentration “by greater than 99 percent”.
27 May 2020
McLaren cuts a quarter of its workforce
McLaren cuts a quarter of its workforce
Supercar maker announces 1,200 redundancies in light of motorsport cancellations and wider coronavirus impact
26 May 2020
‘In the big debate on the future of cars we must remember that perpetual motion does not exist’
‘In the big debate on the future of cars we must remember that perpetual motion does not exist’
Our consumer editor thinks that in debates about what our vehicles run on, the simple laws of physics have been forgotten
25 May 2020
Electronic Stability Programme prevents half a million accidents
Electronic Stability Programme prevents half a million accidents
In the 25 years since ESP was introduced, half a million accidents have been prevented and 15,000 lives have been saved
19 May 2020
Experts warn of increased risks as drivers return to the roads
Experts warn of increased risks as drivers return to the roads
Those getting back behind the wheel after weeks of not driving are advised to “start small”, with short trips during daylight hours
13 May 2020
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
Factory shutdowns, staff working from home and event disruptions and the fight back: we round up how coronavirus is impacting the car industry and its…
13 May 2020
Exclusive: DVLA makes millions from premium-rate phone lines
Exclusive: DVLA makes millions from premium-rate phone lines
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency charges insurers and car-hire firms 51p per minute for phone calls, making almost £3 million from lines
5 May 2020
Could you live with a Jeep Wrangler?
Could you live with a Jeep Wrangler?
There’s no question that the Jeep Wrangler is an accomplished off-roader, but how does it cope with the rigours of everyday family life? We find out..…
5 May 2020
Automatic cars cost almost £100 more to insure
Automatic cars cost almost £100 more to insure
Insurance comparison data reveals opting for a manual gearbox saves 20 per cent come renewal time
5 May 2020
Will electric cars change the way we drive?
Will electric cars change the way we drive?
We get behind the wheel of an electric Hyundai Ioniq and petrol Hyundai i30 Fastback to see if their motive power has an impact on the way we drives
29 Apr 2020
ANPR network leaks millions of journey details
ANPR network leaks millions of journey details
Sheffield's ANPR system left wide-open for hackers, putting drivers' privacy and security at risk
29 Apr 2020
Tom Hartley: meet the supercar salesman to the stars
Tom Hartley: meet the supercar salesman to the stars
Tom Hartley has spent 45 years selling the dream to petrolheads. We met the man who counts Rod Stewart among his celebrity customers
23 Apr 2020
Whiplash fraud reforms delayed due to coronavirus
Whiplash fraud reforms delayed due to coronavirus
Proposals from Ministry of Justice were set to save drivers £35 a year, but have been postponed due to COVID-19
22 Apr 2020
Freeze PCP and PCH repayments, says watchdog
Freeze PCP and PCH repayments, says watchdog
Financial Conduct Authority recommends three-month PCP and PCH payment freeze for “customers who are having temporary difficulties” due to coronavirus
17 Apr 2020
Carmakers push European Commission to change CO2 targets in wake of coronavirus 
Carmakers push European Commission to change CO2 targets in wake of coronavirus
Combination of tight CO2 targets and closed dealerships see car makers ask EC “for a delay in the application of certain rules”
2 Apr 2020
Calls to put cigarette-pack-style warnings on petrol pumps
Calls to put cigarette-pack-style warnings on petrol pumps
Activists say graphic pictures should be placed on fuel pumps to warn of climate effects from burning fossil fuels
31 Mar 2020