2019-04-24 13:37
Tesla has said it is investigating, after footage emerged online of one of its cars exploding in Shanghai, China.
The footage, not yet officially verified for authenticity, shows a stationar… Read More
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2019-04-24 13:35
Wondering why your car was covered in a strange red dust over the recent Easter weekend?
Wonder no more. The red powdery dust was in fact sand from the Sahara desert that had been whipped up… Read More
2019-04-23 07:35
Parking spaces can really bring out the worst in people.
Take this example. Officers attending to a burglary in Shirley, Solihull were amazed after returning to their marked Vauxhall Insigni… Read More
2019-04-23 07:03
McLaren have revealed the car that Fernando Alonso will take to the track at the upcoming Indy 500 race in May.
Racing as number 66, a tribute to the first McLaren car to win the prestigious… Read More
2019-04-17 15:42
Police have advised car owners to quit vaping whilst driving.
At present, it is not illegal to vape whilst driving, but if police believe a driver is being distracted by an e-cigarette or th… Read More
2019-04-17 15:41
Nico Hulkenberg has expressed his dissatisfaction with Renault’s 2019 car, saying it has “similar problems” as those experienced by the 2018 edition.
The French team had en… Read More
2019-04-14 19:02
A Dutchman has completed the longest ever journey in an electric car.
Wiebe Wakker finished his mammoth trip in Sydney, Australia having set off from the Netherlands three years ago.
His jou… Read More
2019-04-14 19:00
The owners of Formula 1, Liberty Media, are close to agreeing a deal to keep the British Grand Prix at its current Silverstone home.
The US company bought F1 in 2017 for $8 billion and has w… Read More
2019-04-10 12:44
A recent report has suggested that a lack of electric charging points is putting off drivers from making the switch.
Charging infrastructure varies widely throughout the UK, with up to a thi… Read More
2019-04-10 12:39
Formula 1 newbie, Racing Point, has announced plans to build a £25 million factory at its current site at Silverstone.
The American team has applied for planning permission, with hopes… Read More
2019-04-05 11:44
Wally of the week goes to this absolute psychopath, caught on camera in Manchester.
In frightening images caught by several witnesses, a man was spotted attacking another motorist with an ax… Read More
2019-04-05 11:20
Tesla has reported a massive drop in sales for the first quarter of 2019, a record fall in the company’s relatively short history.
The drop has prompted speculation as to whether deman… Read More
2019-04-03 12:46
This is taking pedantry to the maximum…
A car owner from Manchester almost had his car seized after it emerged he hadn’t paid £1.
Mark Boardman had clocked up a speeding t… Read More
2019-04-03 12:45
Former two-time World Champion, Fernando Alonso, says the new car McLaren is using for the 2019 season is “a step forward in every aspect” compared to the previous edition. Such… Read More
2019-03-29 11:33
Tesla has added the Model Y to its growing roster of electric vehicles.
The new vehicle is the second model the company has released aimed at a mainstream market, the tag ‘affordable&r&hell…Read More
2019-03-29 11:31
Jaguar Land Rover has been forced to recall up to 44,000 vehicles after it was found they were emitting a higher than permitted level of greenhouse gases. The vehicles affected by the recall… Read More
2019-03-27 15:49
Nissan is pulling the Infiniti brand out of Europe, after it was decided that the premium wing of its business was no longer a viable business in the continent.
Production of the two models… Read More
2019-03-27 15:48
Experts believe that thousands of car repair centres may be forced to close if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on March 29th.
A leaked report has highlighted the “dire” conse… Read More
2019-03-22 15:54
Japan intends to send a manned mission to the moon in 2029 and the vehicle it intends to traverse the lunar surface with will be a Toyota.
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) an… Read More
2019-03-22 15:53
American electric car maker, Karma, has revealed some tantalising images showing off its new concept, being developed in conjunction with Italian design superemos, Pininfarina.
The new luxur… Read More
2019-03-20 11:02
A new study has revealed Stirling to be the UK’s best place to buy a second hand car.
The study, conducted by AA Cars, named the historic Scottish city as the best place to go to get t… Read More
2019-03-20 11:01
Cars should be banned from idling near schools, the government health agency has recommended.
A recent report has found that in the UK, up to 36,000 people die each year from human-made air… Read More
2019-03-15 11:54
The Volkswagen Group has stated it wishes to escalate its electric vehicle programme from the current stated levels.
Already the German car-maker has set extensive sales targets for its elec… Read More
2019-03-15 11:53
The Natural History Museum has joined the growing ranks of UK research and academic organisations to take delivery of a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell saloon.
The London museum acquired the… Read More
2019-03-12 10:08
The Williams F1 team has been forced to make changes to its 2019 car in a bid to ensure it complies with current regulations.
The car was two days late to pre-season testing in Barcelona. W… Read More
2019-03-12 10:03
Fair play to whoever managed to do this…
In Grimsby, a car was left stranded atop a roundabout after some quite inspirational, and most likely unintentional stunt work by its driver… Read More
2019-03-08 13:02
Three of the major car alarm systems have been found to have security problems that leave them susceptible to being stolen or hijacked.
Researchers found that alarms by three industry leader… Read More
2019-03-08 13:01
Lewis Hamilton has said he does not have “a lot of good things to say” about the Pirelli tyre slated for use in the upcoming F1 season.
Pirelli has made adjustments to the compou… Read More
2019-03-06 16:16
Morgan has long touted itself as the largest remaining wholey British car manufacturer. This is a claim no longer with foundation, as the company has sold a significant stake in itself to an… Read More
2019-03-06 16:14
Bugatti have taken the auspicious honour of being the manufacturers of the world’s most expensive car.
The car responsible for taking the accolade is simply called ‘The Black Car… Read More
2019-03-01 11:15
Formula 1 suffered a $69 million lose in 2018 despite the sport growing its revenue streams during the year.
The loss was principally attributed to increased expenditure.
“Race promoti… Read More
2019-03-01 11:14
Tesla has dropped the price of its Model 3 to a rock-bottom $35,000 (£26,400). This means the company is meeting a promise made two years ago, which saw Elon Musk pledge to deliver an… Read More
2019-02-27 15:37
The Department of Transport has said tyres over ten years old may be banned on certain vehicles.
The ban will affect coaches, minibuses, HGVs and buses by making all tyres produced over a de… Read More
2019-02-27 15:36
He may have retired from Formula 1 but the spectre of Fernando Alonso looms large about motorsport.
The Spanish former world champion turned his back on competitive action at the close of la… Read More
2019-02-22 16:21
BMW and Daimler have announced plans to collaborate on a new joint venture. The project is an attempt to bring the two German titans in line with booming services such as driverless vehicles… Read More
2019-02-22 16:19
Robert Kubica has said he feels Williams 2019 car has been compromised.
The British team missed the first two days of pre-season testing in Barcelona after delays were experienced during the… Read More
2019-02-20 13:07
Williams has finally started testing its 2019 car ahead of the new season.
The new vehicle, the FW42, took to the track in Barcelona after experiencing delays during the build. This caused t… Read More
2019-02-20 13:04
Honda have confirmed they are to close their plant based in Swindon.
The Japanese company employ 3,500 workers at the Wiltshire base and manufacture 160,000 Civics a year.
The reasons for th… Read More
2019-02-15 16:15
The car Ferrari hopes will end Mercedes’ dominance of F1 has been unveiled.
The new car was shown off alongside the team’s two principal drivers, Sebastian Vettel and the newly j… Read More
2019-02-15 16:14
Police have released a picture showing one very good reason why you shouldn’t remain your car if it breaks down.
The car pictured had broken down on the A421 in Bedfordshire when it wa… Read More
2019-02-07 11:19
Full marks for originality…
This ingenious method for preventing parking prangs was spotted in a car park in Long Stratton, Norfolk. The red foam barrier has been placed around the ca… Read More
2019-02-07 11:00
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it will axe 5,000 jobs from its UK workforce.
The company employs around 40,000 workers throughout the country. The areas affected are thought to be managemen… Read More
2019-02-07 10:58
The defunct Formula One team, Force India, is to be replaced by Racing Point for the upcoming 2019 season.
The team went into administration in July, 2018, and was acquired by Canadian billi… Read More
2019-01-04 12:41
McLaren have announced a Valentine’s Day launch date for their 2019 car.
The UK based team follow hot on the heels of both Renault and Racing Point who plan to reveal their new cars on… Read More
2019-01-04 12:40
January is flat-battery season, the time of year you’re most likely to find yourself stuck in a car park after dark, bemoaning the fact you didn’t check the state of your battery… Read More
2019-01-04 12:38
Self-driving tech is advancing ever-faster, with Japanese behemoth Toyota amongst the front runners.
The company’s latest research vehicle, a Lexus, uses the updated P4 software platfo… Read More
2019-01-03 12:15
The UK car market’s poor performance has been well publicised in the months leading up to the UK’s scheduled departure from the EU. An alternative trend that has gone under the r… Read More
2019-01-03 12:13
Welcome to part two of our practical driving test tips! Follow these pearls of wisdom (and those in Part 1) to give yourself the best possible chance of sailing through the dreaded exam.
Kee… Read More
2019-01-03 12:12
Ah, the practical driving test. The most important milestone for any new driver. An event to be feared and celebrated (depending on the result) in equal measure. It would take the coolest of… Read More
2018-12-14 14:12
In news bound to get fans of Formula 1 salivating, Ferrari have announced the 2019 edition of their F1 car will be launched on February 15th.
The news was revealed by Team principal Maurizio… Read More
2018-12-14 14:11
Worrying new research has revealed that 4 in 10 people know a driver who drives under the influence of alcohol.
The survey, conducted by the RAC, also showed that 65% of motorists think the… Read More
2018-12-12 11:00
If Theresa May wasn’t feeling deadlocked enough already ahead of her important meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the beleaguered British PM had to deal with becoming stuck… Read More
2018-12-12 10:56
Five-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has said he is “more intrigued” to learn something new post retirement, rather than take the “super-easy” option of staying wi… Read More
2018-12-12 10:55
The Bloodhound supersonic vehicle has been axed after attempts to find a buyer for the stalled project failed.
The vehicle, essentially a set of wheels attached to the engine of a Eurofighte… Read More
2018-12-05 11:13
Aston Martin has taken steps to ensure the manufacturing of its vehicles is not affected should the proposed Brexit deal collapse.
The luxury British car maker will fly car parts into the UK… Read More
2018-12-05 11:11
Hand car washes should be licensed to prevent cases of “modern slavery in plain sight” say MPs.
An enquiry conducted by the Environmental Audit Committee has found that cheap car… Read More
2018-11-30 13:26
MG has added to the sizable roster of car makers offering electric alternatives.
The brand used the recent Guangzhou Motor Show to unveil the eZS, an electric vehicle based on the ZS compact… Read More
2018-11-30 13:23
Japanese car giant, Nissan, is planning to remove its chairman, Carlos Ghosn, after misconduct charges were levelled against him.
The nature of the misconduct is said to be financially relat… Read More
2018-11-30 13:20
When you go away on holiday leaving your car in the airport’s long-stay parking, you expect to be able to relax knowing it’s in safe hands.
That is unless you’re Zoe Parr h… Read More
2018-11-14 15:27
Nearly half of UK car buyers would prefer to purchase a new car via the internet rather than going to a traditional showroom.
This startling new revelation about buyers evolving habits is re… Read More
2018-11-14 15:25
Now we’re well into autumn, the roads and the drop-off in driving conditions put far more of a strain on our vehicles. To make sure your car is in the best possible nick when you take… Read More
2018-11-14 15:24
A car repair worker has been sent to prison after stealing customers’ data.
In the landmark case, the first time an individual has been jailed, Mustafa Kasim was found guilty of steali… Read More
2018-11-09 08:20
Ferrari driver, Kimi Raikkonen, believes that tougher penalties would help eliminate “stupidity” from F1 drivers.
The former World Champion is in favour of tougher stewarding, be… Read More
2018-11-09 08:19
Design was pushed to the forefront of Ferrari priorities when they conceived the F355. The new car followed the 348, a car that whilst not being ugly, was not of the usual jaw-dropping stand… Read More
2018-11-09 08:16
Bentley has claimed it will be the first car maker to roll-out high speed wifi in its models from 2019 onwards.
The System that will make the tech possible is called Bentley Advanced Connect… Read More
2018-11-07 08:10
Think twice before you cut this bloke up…
Footage has emerged on social media of a horrific road-rage pick-axe attack.
The incident, which occured in Australia, shows an irate driver… Read More
2018-11-07 08:09
We were spoiled this summer, the heat wave seemed to go on forever. Now, despite the occasional unseasonably warm day, we can expect the mercury to plummet. This means the resumption of that… Read More
2018-11-07 08:08
Motorists who litter from their vehicles, could land themselves with fines as much as £450.
At present, littering will incur you an on-the-spot £80 penalty. But a driver in Ipswi… Read More
2018-11-02 11:13
Check out the neck on this guy!
During a robbery at a petrol station in Horsham, a balaclava-clad robber dragged a PC from her patrol car and attempt to steal the vehicle.
In remarkable CCTV… Read More
2018-11-02 11:13
Car sickness. The bane of any long journey, especially if you have youngsters in the car. Whilst most of us have suffered at some point or other from the nausea brought about by a long journ… Read More
2018-11-02 11:13
Talk about rubbing it in…
As if having your car broken into wasn’t bad enough, imagine receiving a bizarre note from your neighbours asking you not to leave broken glass all ove… Read More
2018-10-31 14:07
The most dangerous locations to own a car in the UK have been revealed.
A new study by price comparison company Quote Zone, analysed data collected from car based crime, anything from vehicl… Read More
2018-10-31 14:05
The Tipo 33 was Alfa’s offering to a deep-pocketed few, who wanted a road car with the racing capability of those gracing the circuit at Le Mans.
Just 18 were produced, but considering… Read More
2018-10-31 14:03
Historically, Europe has been responsible for the lion’s share of the world’s most celebrated automakers. The years ahead could see a seismic shift away from the traditional powe… Read More
2018-10-26 12:43
Formula 1 legend, Niki Lauda, has left hospital three months after undergoing a lung transplant.
The 69 year old three-time world champion fell ill whilst on holiday in Ibiza at the start of… Read More
2018-10-26 12:41
Figures have been released showing that car production levels in the UK have continued to fall.
2018 has been a disappointing year so far for car manufacturers based in Britain, with month-b… Read More
2018-10-26 12:21
Former World Champion Fernando Alonso says he is leaving Formula 1 because there is nothing left for him to achieve.
“I stop because I want to, not because I am being forced to,”… Read More
2018-10-24 13:22
Singapore has been chosen by Dyson as the location for its electric car plant.
The UK based company, famous for its state-of-the-art vacuum cleaners, will break ground at the chosen site lat… Read More
2018-10-24 13:20
Three major car makers have had adverts banned from UK television after it was deemed that they encouraged unsafe driving.
Ford, Nissan and Fiat were the companies to fall foul of the Advert… Read More
2018-10-24 13:15
Ride-hailing titan, Uber, has announced all fares in London will incur a surcharge from 2019 onwards.
The fee, expected to be 15p, is aimed at giving its drivers the additional means to purc… Read More
2018-10-19 12:24
The ‘Dutch Reach’ is set to be introduced into the Highway Code in an attempt to protect cyclists from carelessly opened car doors.
The technique involves drivers opening their d… Read More
2018-10-19 12:22
Google has added the location of electric car charging point to its software. Users will now be able to be directed to the nearest point as well as leave reviews, photos and ratings. Users w… Read More
2018-10-19 12:19
Renault has committed to an entirely new engine for the 2019 season as it attempts to close the sizable gap on Mercedes and Ferrari.
It had been thought the French team would stick with the… Read More
2018-10-17 14:11
Imagine returning to where you’d parked your car three days previous to find it had been crushed in error by the local council. Imagining that? Good. Now imagine returning to where you… Read More
2018-10-17 14:10
Our ‘Wally of the Week’ award goes to the driver of this far from roadworthy looking banger.
The car and its drug-intoxicated driver were pulled over by police as they made their… Read More
2018-10-17 14:07
We reported on the Bloodhound car last year as momentum gathered behind the team’s attempts to race the vehicle at record-breaking speeds of over 1,000mph. Unfortunately for all involv… Read More
2018-10-12 10:22
Nissan have been reprimanded by the ASA, the UK’s advertising standards authority.
The complaints have led to an advert by the Japanese car giant being canned. The commercial, extollin… Read More
2018-10-12 10:21
Last week saw Fiona Bruce having to flag down a passing police car to help get her to the BBC news studio on time to present the News at Six.
The bulletin is normally presented from BBC Broa… Read More
2018-10-09 10:19
The Formula 1 circus will be stopping in Vietnam from 2020 onwards.
Reports have emerged that an agreement has been made between bosses of a Hanoi based circuit and the motorsport’s ow… Read More
2018-10-05 08:31
This week’s dose of social media outrage comes in the form of this tasty video snippet of a near catastrophe.
The footage is taken from the dashcam of a driving instructors car as it h… Read More
2018-10-05 08:31
Animal lovers may want to look away now…
Anyone still reading? Good. At least this story has a happy ending. An elderly man has handed himself into New York Police after footage emerg… Read More
2018-10-03 13:07
British Formula 1 ace, Lewis Hamilton, has said he feels ‘saddened’ by the struggles of former behemoths, McLaren and Williams, and that he hopes there is light at the end of the… Read More
2018-10-03 13:04
Chief Executive of French car manufacturer Citroen, Linda Jackson, believes that more women views are needed when considering car design. Speaking at the Paris Motor Show, Jackson explained… Read More
2018-10-03 13:01
Answers on a postcard please…
Police have stopped a man in Stockport after they spotted him driving his car filled full of branches. The man’s actions was described by officers… Read More
2018-09-28 13:41
Check out one extremely fortunate individual.
This CCTV footage captures the moment a young boy in Mumbai , India, gets run over by a car, then gets up as if nothing had happened.
He had sto… Read More
2018-09-28 13:35
The UK car manufacturing industry has posted a decline for the third consecutive month.
The figures released for August, showed a 12.9% drop on the same time last year. Uncertainty over Brex… Read More
2018-09-28 13:34
Next month will see the world’s first flying car go on sale.
The Terrafugia Transition transforms from a car to an aircraft in under a minute and can travel up to 400 miles.
According… Read More
2018-09-26 13:36
When police finally managed to pull-over the car they had been chasing through West Yorkshire at speeds of up to 100mph, they probably didn’t expect the driver of the stolen vehicle to… Read More
2018-09-26 13:33
Lotus have thrown down an intriguing gauntlet to the public: help them find the pioneering Mk.1 car, designed by company founder Colin Chapman.
Chapman and his then girlfriend and later wife… Read More
2018-09-26 13:31
Historians are up in arms after a Japanese engineering firm announced plans to build a test track for driverless cars on the site of the Battle of Bosworth. Former King of England, Richard I… Read More
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