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Racing driver left high and dry after airport parking flips his BMW
Losing your luggage may be one of the worst things that can happen at the airport, but one unfortunate racing driver discovered yesterday that there’s something even worse.
Give Peas Another Chance! Campaign aims to restore iconic M25 graffiti
A petition has been launched to restore an iconic piece of graffiti that once adorned the M25 in Buckinghamshire.
Car sales expected to dive after vehicles are pre-registered to dodge new emissions rules
Strong new car sales figures posted in August are likely to crash in September, after artificially high levels were caused by dealers pre-registering vehicles.
Skoda teams up with star athletes to catch a new world record
Skoda teamed up with a pair of star athletes to get its hands on a new world record.
Peugeot’s electrification push begins with new hybrid range
Peugeot has revealed details of its new Hybrid and Hybrid4 powertrains, which will be available on its 3008 SUV and 508 family car by autumn 2019.
Family of crash victim demand restrictions on new drivers carrying passengers
A Cumbria coroner and the family of a car crash victim are calling for the government to introduce a new graduation scheme on driving licenses, after a tragic accident which left two people dead and two seriously injured.
Man looks to dodge walking by taking to the roads in a bumper car
Baffling footage has revealed the moment a man took to the roads in a vehicle normally associated with the fairground.
Porsche axes diesel power from line-up
Porsche has confirmed that diesel power will no longer feature in its line-up of vehicles.
A Seat with only four seats as belt issue remains unresolved
There was a bit of a surprise in the post from the good people at Seat this month.
Boy, 13, leads police on 100mph chase
A 13-year-old-boy drove a stolen car at speeds of up to 100mph as he attempted to give police the slip, an officer said.
Burt Reynolds film car replicas set to go under the hammer
A number of vehicles built to replicate those driven on-screen by Burt Reynolds are heading to auction next week.
Aston Martin valued at around £5bn ahead of Stock Exchange flotation
Aston Martin Lagonda is set to float on the London Stock Exchange on October 3, with a targeted valuation of around £5 billion.
Ready for RoboCar? Self-driving police vehicles could take criminals straight to the cop shop
Criminals could be driven straight to police stations by autonomous cop cars, thanks to new patented technology.
Vehicle dependency spikes as public transport ‘goes backwards’
Drivers’ dependency upon their vehicles has risen by a third over the past year – partly because of deficiencies in public transport, according to new research.
Motorists get the hump as ‘sleeping policemen’ damage their cars
More than one in five UK motorists has said that their cars have been damaged after driving over speed bumps, new data has revealed.
Aston Martin confirms development of new hypercar
Aston Martin has confirmed it is working on a new, ultra-limited hypercar that directly descends from its flagship Valkyrie.
BMW lifts the lid on new R1250 GS and R1250 RT models
BMW has unveiled its R1250 GS and R1250 RT motorcycles, showcasing the bikes’ uprated technology and engine advancements.
Fiat adds to 500L range with S-Design
Fiat has bolstered its 500L family car range with a special-edition S-Design specification.
First Drive: Vauxhall’s Corsa GSi offers well-equipped fun
What is it? To a certain generation of enthusiasts, the GSi moniker will hark back bags of nostalgia. The iconic nameplate has graced some of Vauxhall’s finest and most sought-after machinery, gaining a reputation as the badge of a working-class hero.
VW unveils quintet of clean delivery vehicles at IAA Commercial Vehicle show
Volkswagen’s Commercial Vehicles arm has unveiled five new vehicles at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. The most exciting debut is that of the I.D. Buzz Cargo – a practical sibling to the I.D. Buzz Microbus and a retro-styled throwback to the iconic Type 2.
Upcoming BMW models spotted during undercover testing
A pair of upcoming BMW models have been spotted undergoing secret testing near Innsbruck in Austria.
Peugeot reveals retro-styled e-Legend concept
Peugeot has looked to its heritage for one of its most advanced concept cars to date.
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars must end by 2030 to meet climate targets, says report
A new report has suggested that the EU may struggle to meet its climate targets without an earlier ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars.
Hard-top Abarth 124 GT to start from £33,625
Abarth has revealed prices for its exclusive 124 GT model. The limited-edition roadster, based on the Fiat 124 Spider, will start from £33,625 on the road.
Facelifted Mazda CX-3 is still a strong crossover contender
What is it? Mazda has a habit of regularly updating its cars with small refinements and improvements, rather than saving them all for a big update every few years. Such is the way with the 2018 CX-3 compact crossover, which you might find difficult to tell apart from its predecessor.
Aston Martin targets £5 billion valuation with London IPO
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is aiming for a £5 billion valuation when its shares begin trading on the London Stock Exchange next month.
BMW details engine selection for new Z4
BMW has revealed the engine line-up for its new Z4, following the roadster’s unveil at the Pebble Beach Concours last month.
Seat completes SUV line-up with new Tarraco
Seat has added a third and final SUV to its range with the flagship Tarraco.
Mercedes-AMG kicks off new hot-hatch offensive with A 35 4Matic
Mercedes-AMG has revealed its latest hot hatch – the A 35 4Matic.
Renault shows the future of deliveries with EZ-PRO concept
Renault has given a glimpse into the future of delivery vehicles with its EZ-PRO concept.
