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Me and My Motor: Irvin Gordon — the man who drove 3m miles in one Volvo

Me and My Motor: Irvin Gordon & his 3m mile Volvo

Irvin Gordon held the record for driving the greatest distance in one car: his Volvo's milometer had clicked over the 100,000-mile mark 32 times.
Published 09 February 2019
Chilling moment schoolboy, 14, escapes by whisker as van driver jumps red light

Chilling video shows van driver nearly hit boy, 14

A 14-year-old schoolboy was incredibly lucky to avoid injury after a van driver jumped a red light.
Published 08 February 2019

Morgan doubled its profits in 2018

Morgan doesn't just have its 110th anniversary to celebrate in 2019: the low volume car maker has just posted its largest ever profit.
Published 07 February 2019
Reborn luxury car maker Lagonda teases its first pure-electric model

Lagonda to preview pure-electric SUV at Geneva

55 years after the last Lagonda was built, the reborn British luxury brand will preview its first pure-electric model at the Geneva Motor Show.
Published 07 February 2019
Pick-up truck driver hospitalised after ice smashes through windscreen

Driver injured by ice smashing through windscreen

A pick-up truck driver in New Hampshire has been admitted to hospital, after ice smashed through his windscreen, striking him on the head.
Published 04 February 2019
Icy conditions trigger three-car crash on highway in Ohio

Video: Ice causes three-way crash in Ohio

Police in America have released footage of a three-way car crash on icy roads to highlight the extra danger posed by overpasses.
Published 04 February 2019
UK Government commits £23m to pothole prevention

UK Government commits £23m to pothole prevention

The Department for Transport will invest £23m in research and trial initiatives at aim to prevent potholes from forming in UK roads.
Published 04 February 2019
Me and My Motor: pop star Gary Numan

Me and My Motor: Gary Numan, electronic musician

"This might sound obvious, but I really did write Cars about me sitting in my car,” explains Gary Numan, who had a No 1 hit with the song in 1979
Published 03 February 2019
Jeremy Clarkson opens up about plans to be a farmer, reveals love of birds and conservation

Clarkson opens up about plans to be a farmer

With the “punishing schedule” of studio-based car shows behind him, Clarkson has opened up about what he will be doing with his time at home.
Published 03 February 2019
Interview: electric shock for Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

Interview: Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

“The future is so much more exciting than the past. If I was back in my first big Porsche job, I think I would be beyond excited."
Published 01 February 2019
Bugatti barnfind trio to star at Artcurial's Retromobile auction

Barnfind Bugatti trio heading to auction

A trio of stunning classic Bugattis that were found barricaded in a Belgian barn are set to star at auction next week.
Published 01 February 2019
Me and My Motor: singer Gabrielle

Me and My Motor: Gabrielle, musician

Gabrielle is a petrolhead with a difference. Although the double Brit-winner loves fancy cars, she hates the motorway.
Published 01 February 2019