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Volkswagen will launch last petrol car in 2026

Volkswagen's chief strategist has confirmed the German car maker will launch its last petrol and diesel-powered cars within the next eight years.
Published 07 December 2018

Tesla Model 3 goes on show in UK Tesla Stores

The Tesla Model 3 has made its first appearance in UK Tesla Store showrooms, ahead of the first customer car deliveries that are due in 2019.
Published 05 December 2018

Black boxes to be standard equipment on new cars

All new cars may be required to be fitted with a 'black box' data recorder, as part of European Union measures to improve road safety.
Published 05 December 2018
Is your numberplate legal? Most drivers can't tell, survey reveals

Most motorists cant identify a legal numberplate

A survey has found most drivers don't know what the fines for using illegal numberplates are — and even more can't identify a legal design.
Published 05 December 2018

Kia & Hyundai electric car ranges over-estimated

The Kia e-Niro and Hyundai Kona Electric have had their official ranges downgraded, after a mistake was discovered in the original tests.
Published 05 December 2018
How to store a classic car for winter

How to store a classic car for winter

It’s called cuffing season. When the temperature drops and single folk seek out a snuggle buddy to help get them through the long, dark nights...
Published 05 December 2018

Thief filmed smashing into police car at 70mph

Body cameras on a Floridian cop caught the heart-stopping moment a speeding robbery suspect crashed into a police car at 70mph.
Published 04 December 2018
Video: Police officer takes evasive action in head-on near-miss with lorry

Police officer avoids head-on crash with lorry

A traffic officer in Oklahoma avoided a potentially horrific crash, after avoiding a lorry that was overtaking other cars in a no-passing zone.
Published 03 December 2018
Volkswagen to launch 2,400 electric vehicle chargers in the UK

Volkswagen to launch 2,400 charging points in UK

Volkswagen and Tesco have joined forces, to create what they claim will be the UK's "largest retail network" of electric car chargers.
Published 03 December 2018
Billy Monger is dreaming of F1 — and jeans that fit

Billy Monger is dreaming of F1 and jeans that fit

Billy Monger had both legs amputated after a racing crash last year. But the teenager is walking, swimming and driving again.
Published 03 December 2018
Jeremy Clarkson on the Aston Martin Vantage preview

Clarkson: is the Aston Martin Vantage too good?

In his latest Sunday Times review, Jeremy Clarkson lavished praise on the new Aston Martin Vantage. But could it be "too tremendous"?
Published 01 December 2018

18 karat gold Ford GT model up for auction

The auction house Sotheby's is currently selling a very special piece of car memorabilia: a 1:25 scale Ford GT made out of 18 karat gold.
Published 01 December 2018