Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech
Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech
Swedish tests show Cold Cut Cobra tech can tackle thermal runaways fast using little water
New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends
New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends
The UK’s roads minister considers a graduated driving licence preventing young drivers from carrying other young passengers for a year
UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022
UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022
Car ownership rises for the first time since 2019, as Brits get back on the road post-pandemic and the number of plug-in cars passes 1 million
Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated
Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated
As government axes plans for new smart motorways, it’s urged to go further and scrap existing all-lane running schemes
Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget
Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget
UK drivers face yet more doom and gloom as signs point to the forthcoming budget leading to big cuts in road-building plans
Best BMW M cars ever
Best BMW M cars ever
With a legendary roster of fabulous performance cars in its illustrious history, here's our pick of the M power crop...
Honda HR-V: long-term test
Honda HR-V: long-term test
Final report: the Honda HR-V compact SUV has been a perfect fit for family life
Skoda 130 RS ride review: historic Monte Carlo rally hero on the road
Skoda 130 RS ride review: historic Monte Carlo rally hero on the road
Skoda’s link with the Monte Carlo rally goes all the way back to 1912. We hitch a ride in one of its most successful competitors, the 130 RS
Top 10 best Alfa Romeos of all time
Top 10 best Alfa Romeos of all time
We ask Alfa museum curator Lorenzo Ardizio to pick 10 exhibits that have special meaning for him
Best classic sports cars - great old drivers' cars you could own today
Best classic sports cars - great old drivers' cars you could own today
Which is the best classic sports car? Models from AC, Jaguar, Ferrari, Lotus, MG, Porsche and more all make compelling cases
What is AEB? Autonomous Emergency Braking systems explained
What is AEB? Autonomous Emergency Braking systems explained
Pre-crash or collision avoidance systems are now mandatory on new cars sold in the EU and likely the UK – our guide to AEB explains the benefits
Mk1 Honda Civic vs Honda e: city cars go head-to-head
Mk1 Honda Civic vs Honda e: city cars go head-to-head
To celebrate the Honda Civic’s 50th birthday, we took a Mk1 car and its spiritual successor, the Honda e, on a trip to Milton Keynes
Best car dealers 2022
Best car dealers 2022
Our 2022 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey reveals the dealers who are doing the best job of new-car sales and servicing
Dangerous drivers who cause death could face life in prison
Dangerous drivers who cause death could face life in prison
A new law makes causing death by careless driving equivalent to manslaughter, with tougher potential sentencing
Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review
Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review
Final report: We look back on six months with our easy-going and practical hybrid crossover
VW settles ‘class action’ over dieselgate for £193m
VW settles ‘class action’ over dieselgate for £193m
91,000 drivers - and lawyers - to share payout after Volkswagen opts to avoid court hearing
2022 Highway Code changes: 7 million drivers unaware of new rules for cars, cyclists and HGVs
2022 Highway Code changes: 7 million drivers unaware of new rules for cars, cyclists and HGVs
Research suggests 20 percent of motorists risk endangering other road users and pedestrians by not knowing rule changes
Mobile phones in cars: UK law on using phones and sat-navs when driving extended to ‘any use’
Mobile phones in cars: UK law on using phones and sat-navs when driving extended to ‘any use’
What are the new rules around using mobile phones when driving? We explain the laws on hands free phone use for drivers
Possible payouts for new car buyers from shipping costs class action
Possible payouts for new car buyers from shipping costs class action
An estimated £150 million compensation pot would give £60 to car buyers, as lawyers take home millions
Scrap car prices at record highs, says leading recycler
Scrap car prices at record highs, says leading recycler
2021 closed with scrap cars making an average of £260 - but we’re holding onto old cars longer
Delayed trailer test law changes come into force
Delayed trailer test law changes come into force
You no longer need to take an extra test to tow a trailer, irrespective of when you passed your driving test
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats
What is horsepower? The difference between HP, BHP, and PS
What is horsepower? The difference between HP, BHP, and PS
Want to know the difference between HP, BHP and PS? Read on for our bluffer's guide to horsepower...
‘Lap of Lights’ festive illuminations open at the Silverstone circuit
‘Lap of Lights’ festive illuminations open at the Silverstone circuit
Silverstone gets into the Christmas spirit with Lap of Lights festival
Speed awareness courses: format, prices and online options explained
Speed awareness courses: format, prices and online options explained
Speed awareness courses are an alternative to a accepting speeding ticket. But what are they all about?
Prime Minister to confirm plans for electric car chargers in every new home built in UK
Prime Minister to confirm plans for electric car chargers in every new home built in UK
England will be the first country in the world to introduce mandatory electric car charging points for new-build homes
Connected Kerb promises 190,000 new public on-street electric car chargers
Connected Kerb promises 190,000 new public on-street electric car chargers
Connected Kerb's electric car charger plans include the largest ever deployment by a local authority with 7,000 chargers for West Sussex
Sinclair C5: the history of Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric car
Sinclair C5: the history of Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric car
Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric runabout was a spectacular failure, but the C5 was ahead of its time
What is car GAP insurance?
What is car GAP insurance?
We explain GAP and finance GAP insurance for cars, and ask whether you really need it
Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy needn’t be a challenge, as long as you’ve checked out our handy tips
Engine remapping and car chipping: does it work?
Engine remapping and car chipping: does it work?
Everything you need to know if you're considering engine remapping or chipping work on your car
Tyre types explained: what are the different types of tyre for?
Tyre types explained: what are the different types of tyre for?
All you need to know about the many different types of car tyre you can buy today, from all-season to run-flats and beyond...
What is what3words?
What is what3words?
Never get lost again with the new location finding app that’s more accurate than a postcode - what3words
How to wrap a car: vinyl car wrapping explained
How to wrap a car: vinyl car wrapping explained
We deliver the vinyl verdict on car wrapping, the pros, the cons, the costs, and how to get it done
How to drive a manual car
How to drive a manual car
Driving a manual car well can improve smoothness and efficiency – find out how with our useful guide