Subscribe to The Times
Home > News

News

Jeremy Clarkson in Spanish hospital after falling ill with pneumonia

Jeremy Clarkson in Spanish hospital with pneumonia

Jeremy Clarkson has been admitted to hospital in Majorca where he is being treated for pneumonia after falling ill during a family holiday.
Published 07 August 2017

'Please stop doing this' — vet's plea to drivers

A Canadian vet posted to social media a photo of a dog that had died in a hot car on July 29 and issued the plea, "Please, please stop...
Published 01 August 2017
Products: Thule Ocean 200 roof box review

Buying Guide: Top roof boxes for cars reviewed

Summer driving holidays with the family are times of joy, laughter, good food and good times but before the picture postcard scenes can begin, you...
Published 01 August 2017
Nico Rosberg interview: childhood, personal cars, dad Keke, Lewis Hamilton rivalry and winning the Formula One champion. Sunday Times Me and My Motor.

Me and My Motor: Nico Rosberg

When Nico Rosberg quit motor racing days after winning the 2016 Formula One world championship, there was speculation that his intense rivalry...
Published 31 July 2017
Mark Harris behind the scenes at the Tesla Model 3 launch

Behind the scenes of Tesla Model 3 launch

In a glitzy ceremony at Tesla’s Silicon Valley factory on Friday night, Elon Musk handed over keys to the first 30 Model 3 electric cars to roll...
Published 29 July 2017
Is the new Rolls-Royce Phantom the best car in the world?

New Rolls-Royce Phantom price, photos, details

The brief was simple: build the best car in the world. For Rolls-Royce’s designers, engineers and fitters, the challenge was anything but straigh
Published 27 July 2017
What you need to know about government diesel scrappage and nitrogen dioxide reduction

Non-electric cars to be banned from 2040 (updated)

All cars sold in the UK from 2040 will be electrified, the government has announced, in a bid to remove conventiona diesel and petrol vehicles...
Published 27 July 2017
James May: 2040 date is too soon for shift to electric cars

James May: 2040 is too soon for electric cars

Motoring journalist and The Grand Tour presenter James May has questioned whether banning the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040...
Published 26 July 2017
Howard Donald interview ahead of the Take That singer's celebrity race at the 2017 Silverstone Classic, for Sunday Times Driving's Me and My Motor

Me and My Motor: Howard Donald

It’s fair to say Howard Donald is a little nervous about taking part in this weekend’s celebrity race at this weekend's Silverstone Classic.
Published 26 July 2017
Government to announce diesel car scrappage scheme 'within days'

Government to announce diesel scrappage scheme

A diesel car scrappage scheme will be announced "within days", according to reports, as the government scrambles to reduce air pollution.
Published 25 July 2017
Millions of German car owners may be owed compensation in BMW, Daimler, VW cartel claims

BMW, VW and Mercedes accused of cartel

Millions of motorists could be owed compensation after the EU launched an investigation into alleged collusion between BMW, Daimler and VW.
Published 25 July 2017
Me and My Motor: Jason Kenny, Olympic cyclist

Me and My Motor: Jason Kenny

Jason Kenny, the six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, is relaxing trackside. But this isn’t a velodrome, he’s at Silverstone, practising...
Published 24 July 2017