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2019 BMW Z4: on sale date, prices, specifications and images

2019 BMW Z4: on sale date, prices, specifications

After a brief spell away, the BMW Z4 will returns to UK showrooms in 2019. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming roadster.
Published 08 November 2018
Optometrists call for mandatory eye tests for drives every 10 years

Call for mandatory eye tests for drivers

The Association of Optometrists has called for drivers to take mandatory eye tests every 10 years to ensure they're fit to return to the road.
Published 08 November 2018
Truck captured on CCTV smashing through wall of Russian supermarket

Video: Truck smashes through supermarket in Russia

A woman from Russia is in a serious condition in hospital after an out-of-control truck smashed through the wall of a supermarket in Siberia.
Published 07 November 2018
DfT statistics show nearly 50% of UK drivers break speed limit

Half of UK drivers break speed limit

46% of UK drivers broke the speed limit in 2017, the Department for Transport has revealed, with 10% of motorway users caught doing 90mph+.
Published 07 November 2018
“Pristine condition” De Tomaso Pantera heading to auction

“Pristine” De Tomaso Pantera heading to auction

With De Tomaso's 60th anniversary just around the corner, now's a perfect time to add this pristine condition Pantera supercar to your garage.
Published 07 November 2018
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

Supermarkets cut petrol prices by 2p per litre

With wholesale petrol values continuing to fall, four supermarkets in quick succession have said they'll be reducing pump prices by 2p per litre.
Published 06 November 2018
Five hospitalised by multi-car pileup in Australia

Five injured in major crash in Sydney (video)

Five adults have been hospitalised in Australia, as a result of a major crash involving four cars occurred in a suburb of Sydney.
Published 06 November 2018
Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence to the controversial taxi firm.

Black cab drivers stall Uber's licence renewal

Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence.
Published 06 November 2018
One in eight motorists admit to having fallen asleep while driving

One in eight have fallen asleep while driving

A survey has found 13% of drivers have nodded off when driving — prompting the AA to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of drowsiness.
Published 02 November 2018

Video: Watch Porsche 911 GT2 set new 'Ring record

With a time of 6 minutes and 40.3 seconds. the adjusted porsche 911 GT2 RS is the fastest road car to ever lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Published 02 November 2018

Ken Block will resurrect torched Ford rally car

Ken Block's torched Ford Escort Cosworth will rise again from the ashes, in preparation for a "Cossie World Tour" that'll kick off next year.
Published 02 November 2018

London gets lamp post-powered charging points

The first lamp post-based electric car charging points have arrived in London, as part of an initial roll out of 50 units in Southwark.
Published 01 November 2018