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Bernie Ecclestone to become a father again to first son at the age of 89

Ecclestone to become father again aged 89

Bernie Ecclestone, the man who turned F1 into one of the world’s biggest sports, is to become one of the world’s oldest known new fathers.
Published 03 April 2020
Banned 20 registration plates

EU prefix among the banned '20' plates

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has revealed the new ’20’ numberplates deemed too offensive or provocative for our roads.
Published 01 April 2020
Petrol pumps should carry cigarette-style images of blackened lungs, says health experts

Petrol pumps to 'show images of blackened lungs'

Health experts have called on the government to add images of cigarette packet-style blackened lungs and flooded homes to petrol pumps.
Published 31 March 2020
Research has found the most popular car in video game

These cars have appeared most often in video games

Car marketplace carwow has conducted new research to find the most popular virtual vehicle.
Published 31 March 2020
Coronavirus: Mercedes produces breathing aid with UCL

Mercedes F1 helps develop Covid-19 breathing aid

Mercedes F1, in rapid time, has developed a breathing aid that can help people suffering with the Covid-19 virus to stay out of intensive care.
Published 30 March 2020
Are the AA and RAC breakdown services working during Covid-19 lockdown?

Are the RAC and AA working during lockdown?

Breakdown services tell us how their home and roadside breakdown assistance services have been affected during Covid-19.
Published 29 March 2020
Jeremy Clarkson: The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is riddled with problems ... just as a supercar should be

Jeremy Clarkson reviews the Aventador SVJ

Jeremy Clarkson is a man of many talents. Journalist, presenter, author… Lamborghini historian?
Published 29 March 2020
2020 Goodwood Festival of Speed postponed due to Covid-19

Goodwood Festival of Speed postponed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has become the most recent Automotive Event to be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 27 March 2020
Coronavirus: dangerous drivers are using emptier roads as an excuse to speed

Coronavirus: Police warn speeders on emptier roads

Police have warned that irresponsible drivers are flaunting the government lockdown by using emptier roads as an excuse to speed.
Published 26 March 2020
Coronavirus: NHS staff no longer have to pay parking fees at hospitals

Hospital parking fees scrapped for NHS workers

The government has said it will cover the costs of car parking for NHS staff working in hospitals during the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
Published 26 March 2020
Coronavirus: carmakers are considering finance payment holidays

Can you freeze car finance during Covid-19?

Car price guide Parkers have reported that some car manufacturers are considering allowing payment holidays due to the spread of coronavirus.
Published 26 March 2020
Aston Martin reveals hybrid powertrain underpinning Valhalla and future models

Aston Martin reveals new hybrid V6 engine

Aston Martin has revealed a new, in-house-built 3.0-litre V6 engine which it says will feature in a range of mid-engined sports cars.
Published 25 March 2020