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Coronavirus: people are learning to fix their own cars during lockdown

Surge in sales of Haynes manuals as drivers DIY

Haynes has revealed to driving.co.uk that it has seen a week-on-week sales uplift of 54%, partially because of the coronavirus lockdown.
Published 25 March 2020
Top 5 trendsetting cars - 2012 Tesla Model S

Top 5 trendsetting cars

It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so when a car is produced that is copied by all the other car makers...
Published 25 March 2020
Mr JWW goes off-road with the all-new Land Rover Defender

Video: Mr JWW goes off-road with the new Defender

In an exclusive test for The Sunday Times Driving, vlogger Mr JWW dons his leather jacket, raises the suspension and heads off the beaten track.
Published 25 March 2020
The five best driving video games

The five best driving video games

F1 has replaced its postponed races with virtual ones, using the official F1 game as a platform. But what are the best driving games of all time?
Published 24 March 2020
F1 drivers Lando Norris and Nicholas Latifi compete in virtual Bahrain Grands Prix

First virtual F1 e-sports race gets mixed reaction

Formula 1 racer Lando Norris was part of a virtual replacement for the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix that took place last night.
Published 23 March 2020
New Netflix documentary pays homage to legendary F1 driver Juan Manual Fangio

Documentary pays homage to Juan Manuel Fangio

new show, which delves deep into the life and career of the Argentinian F1 driver, who many consider to be the best that ever lived.
Published 23 March 2020
Getting down and dirty with Ssangyong: can its Musso and Rexton 4x4s really cope off-road?

Getting down and dirty with Ssangyong 4x4s

Korean car maker Ssangyong reckons its SUV and pick-up models, though affordable, are tough and smart enough to keep up with the best off-road.
Published 23 March 2020
The Porsche Macan Turbo reminds Jeremy Clarkson of his new house

Porsche Macan Turbo reminds Clarkson of his house

Jeremy Clarkson's mind is on his new, Georgian-style house that is under construction. Somehow, it reminds him of the new Porsche Macan Turbo.
Published 22 March 2020

Driving tests have been temporarily suspended

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driving tests due to take place today and tomorrow will be postponed due to Covid-19.
Published 19 March 2020
Kia reveals new version of Sorento SUV

Kia reveals new version of Sorento SUV

South Korean manufacturer Kia has revealed the fourth generation of its successful large SUV, and it’s come with a few updates.
Published 19 March 2020

Max Verstappen took part in e-sports race

The Covid-19 coronavirus is wreaking havoc with the motor sports season but, with many fans now confined to their living rooms, experts are...
Published 18 March 2020
1980 cars: Audi Quattro

Top 5 cars of 1980

Looking back at a year that brought some true icons of motoring: 1980.
Published 18 March 2020