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Star cars at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

Star cars at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

A barrage of new metal has been unveiled at this year's Paris Motor show. Here are our picks of the expo's highlights.
Published 03 October 2018
Flying car makers Terrafugia and PAL-V open order books

Flying car makers open order books

Two flying car manufacturers are set to deliver their first sky-worthy customer vehicles next year.
Published 02 October 2018
Toyota files patent for an electric VTOL flying car

Toyota files flying car patent

Toyota has filed a patent for an innovative flying car — complete with retractable rotor blades that are stored in the wheel covers.
Published 01 October 2018
Rapid switch to electric vehicles will lead to job losses, warns EU car industry

Rapid switch to EVs will put car industry at risk

Tougher CO2 targets to ensure a rapid shift to electric vehicles could put the European automotive sector at risk, says its trade body.
Published 01 October 2018

Products: Non-alcoholic spirits reviewed

Are there genuine, drinkable alcohol-free alternatives to a classic gin & tonic for drivers who wish to enjoy a grown-up drink?
Published 01 October 2018
Me and My Motor: David Brabham

Me and My Motor: David Brabham

David Brabham raced in Formula One in the 1990s, and won the Le Mans 24-hour race in 2009. He is the son of the late Sir Jack Brabham, three-....
Published 30 September 2018

Porsche launches limited-run 935 track car

Porsche has announced it will build 77 examples of its 935 homage track car – though you’re already too late if you want to buy one.
Published 28 September 2018

M40 motorway closed by huge lorry blaze

A huge fire caused by a fatal crash involving three lorries brought all traffic to a halt on a stretch of the M40 motorway this morning.
Published 28 September 2018
Top five coolest official State cars

Top five coolest official State cars

Donald Trump’s new “The Beast” limo may be cool, but it can’t shine a candle to these five awesome State cars.
Published 28 September 2018
These are the top five must-have features for car buyers

These are the top five must-have car features

Car buyers have said loud and clear what they need to have on their motors – and which extras they're more than happy to avoid paying extra for.
Published 28 September 2018
IKEA imagines autonomous future with seven self-driving car concepts

IKEA reveals its autonomous vehicle vision

IKEA's research arm has unveiled a range of self-driving concepts — ranging from autonomous pop-up shops to mobile offices and surgeries.
Published 27 September 2018

Video: Ford Mustang drifts the entire Nürburgring

Ford has becomie the latest car maker to set a Nürburgring Nordschliefe record — by drifting an 800bhp+ Mustang around all 13 miles of the track.
Published 27 September 2018