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New government incentive for electric cars

Electric car charging points will be installed at all big filling stations in Britain under government plans to increase the use of green cars.
Published 09 February 2017
UK car industry investment slump linked to Brexit uncertainty

UK car industry investment slump linked to Brexit

A 21st century record for car production in Britain has been muddied by news that investment in the sector slumped by a third last year.
Published 02 February 2017
This lady's not for turning: the revealing story behind Margaret Thatcher's Rover 800 test drive

This lady's really not for turning

When Margaret Thatcher famously proclaimed that the lady was not for turning, it was taken to be a statement of intent about her determination...
Published 30 January 2017
EU insurance rule ‘will destroy British motor sport’

EU insurance rule ‘will destroy UK motor sport'

Proposals that could require all vehicles to be insured even if they never leave private land would lead to the demise of motor sports...
Published 29 December 2016
Department for Transport won't close, says Number 10

Department for Transport to continue, says No 10

REPORTS OF the Department for Transport's death are exaggerated: Chris Grayling has been appointed transport secretary by Theresa May, the new prime...
Published 14 July 2016
Boris Johnson cyclist middle finger

Captured on dashcam: face of cyclist who made rude...

The face of a cyclist who made a rude gesture towards Boris Johnson was caught on camera by Driving during a dashcam test in London this morning
Published 19 November 2015
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

What the political parties have in store for motorists...

Voting blocs don’t come much bigger than drivers. There are 35m motorists in Britain, and they contribute £58bn to the Treasury each year in taxes
Published 05 May 2015

Me and my classic motor: 1971 Triumph Herald

Which classic car should a Liberal Democrat MP drive? Something frugal that supports their environmental credentials?
Published 17 March 2015
Vince Cable drives the 190mph Aston Martin Rapide S

Vince Cable drives 190mph Aston Martin Rapide S

I know that Aston Martin’s new Rapide S is fast because I’ve tried it. As business secretary, I helped bring it to production with a £1.6m grant...
Published 06 May 2013