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Beware of ‘extortionate’ repair bills for holiday hire cars

'Extortionate' repair bills for holiday hire cars

Holidaymakers are being charged up to 33 times the going rate for basic repairs to hire cars amid warnings of a rip-off culture in the industry.
Published 09 March 2018
And on that bombshell… Jeremy Clarkson to host Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Jeremy Clarkson 'can't wait' to host Millionaire

Fans of Jeremy Clarkson are in for a treat, after the presenter confirmed the news that he would be returning to terrestrial television, presenti
Published 09 March 2018
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Rimac C-Two hypercar pokes fun at Richard Hammond

First came the Rimac Concept One, the car that threw Richard Hammond down a mountain and left him scrambling from a fiery wreck. Now comes the ne
Published 08 March 2018
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Toyota to stop selling new diesel cars in Britain

Toyota is to stop selling diesel-powered passenger cars in Britain by the end of this year, the company announced.
Published 08 March 2018
Careless Ferrari driver Matthew Cobden found guilty over boy's death

Careless Ferrari driver guilty over boy's death

A businessman faces jail for causing the death of a 13-year-old boy after taking him for a drive in a classic Ferrari worth £1.2 million.
Published 08 March 2018
Judge’s sorrow as vintage tractor row splits family

Vintage tractor row splits family

A father and his only son embroiled in a legal battle over a prized collection of vintage tractors have been told by a judge that “life is just...
Published 08 March 2018
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The best new cars at the 2018 Geneva motor show

The 2018 Geneva Motor Show throws open its doors and starts its engine this week.
Published 05 March 2018
Chris Kingsley and Jason Kingsley, founders of Rebellion games, on their cars and careers: interview for The Sunday Times Driving

Me and My Motor: Chris and Jason Kingsley

OK, so, forget the £60,000 Tesla, what you’re probably thinking is: why the horse? Not to mention the suit of armour. These contrasting modes of...
Published 05 March 2018
'Uber driver' crashes into Buckingham Palace

'Uber driver' crashes into Buckingham Palace

A car crashed into the railings outside Buckingham Palace late on Saturday night. Video taken by a black cab driver...
Published 05 March 2018
Boom-time for Aston Martin as brand value leaps 268% to $3.6bn

Boom-time for Aston Martin as brand value leaps

UK new car sales are continuing to nosedive, according to figures released today by the SMMT, but no-one told Aston Martin.
Published 05 March 2018
Tornado rips apart car dealers in Portugal

Tornado rips apart car dealerships in Portugal

Video from a passing car captured the aftermath of a tornado that ripped through Faro, Portugal yesterday (March 4), downing trees and damaging..
Published 05 March 2018
Video: Jaguar I-Pace beats Tesla Model X in race

Video: Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model X in drag race

Electric cars are slow and boring, right? Wrong. In this video, watch the latest high-tech battery-powered motor blast from a standstill to 60mph
Published 02 March 2018