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Peugeot and Citroën websites now display "real world" fuel efficiency

Peugeot, Citroën, DS publish "real world" mpg

It's been a bone of contention for drivers for years: the fuel efficiency of their car rarely seems to tally with the MPG stated in the brochure,
Published 09 March 2017
Me and My Motor: Alex Thomson, yachtsman

Me and My Motor: Alex Thomson, yachtsman

Alex Thomson is one of the fastest yachtsmen on the high seas and in January was runner-up in the Vendée Globe — the singlehanded, non-stop race.
Published 09 March 2017
Spring Budget 2017: what motorists need to know

Budget 2017: what motorists need to know

Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond announced his 2017 budget this afternoon. As always, there are important consequences for drivers.
Published 08 March 2017
Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts industry

Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts

Nissan has called for the government to find at least £100m to help rebuild Britain’s car parts industry to replace overseas components...
Published 08 March 2017

James May: It was ecstasy — now it’s just itchy

My relationship with old cars has worsened steadily over the past few years. Having made two series of Cars of the People for BBC2 ...
Published 07 March 2017
Audi Q8 Sport concept 2017 Geneva motor show

Hot metal: star cars of the 2017 Geneva motor show

For drivers, the glitz and glamour of the Geneva motor show is hard to ignore. Some of the year's most exciting and significant new cars make the
Published 07 March 2017
I killed a student with my car, Green Party leader admits

Greens' leader: I killed a student with my car

The co-leader of the Green Party admitted last night that he killed a man while driving when he was aged 17.
Published 07 March 2017
Mini may be driven abroad by BMW Brexit fears

Mini may be driven abroad by BMW Brexit fears

The long-term future of the Cowley car plant, near Oxford, has been plunged into uncertainty by reports that BMW is planning to build the...
Published 07 March 2017
Car production line

Motor industry must look closer to home for parts

More parts for British-built cars will be sourced from within the UK under plans to insulate the automotive industry from the potentially...
Published 07 March 2017
Storm force warning: Lamborghini Huracan Performante uses 'aero vectoring'

Storm force: new Lamborghini Huracan Performante

A storm is brewing in the supercar scene, after Lamborghini revealed its new Huracán Performante. The most powerful Huracán yet, it boasts a weal
Published 06 March 2017
Petra Ecclestone: money can’t buy happiness — it buys things

Petra Ecclestone: money can’t buy happiness

Meeting Petra Stunt (still better known as Ecclestone) — and, actually, meeting her daughter, a bright little moppet with blond curls...
Published 06 March 2017
Peugeot and Citroen owner confirms Vauxhall buyout

Peugeot and Citroën owner confirms Vauxhall buyout

After weeks of negotiations, the French owner of Peugeot and Citroen has confirmed it will take control of Opel/Vauxhall...
Published 06 March 2017