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Lorry with 600 turkeys tips over
A lorry carrying 600 turkeys overturned near Norwich, spilling diesel and causing traffic chaos.
BMW driver gets six points on licence after waving arms out of window
A ‘careless’ BMW driver has been handed six points on his licence on top of a fine after waving his arms out of the window – while behind Highways England traffic officers.
McLaren’s £50m manufacturing plant gets royal opening
McLaren’s second manufacturing facility is now open for business after receiving the royal seal of approval.
Red light woes could be banished, thanks to new technology from Jaguar Land Rover
There are few things more frustrating on the road than getting stuck in a series of red lights – but that could be a thing of the past if a new Jaguar Land Rover development makes it to production.
Police encircle M25 in huge crackdown on uninsured drivers
UNINSURED drivers faced a major crackdown by 10 police forces in an unprecedented joint operation on the UK’s busiest motorway yesterday (November 14).
All-new Kia Soul crossover to debut at LA Motor Show
Kia has confirmed that its all-new Soul crossover will be officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show, taking place at the end of November.
First Drive: The Ford Focus Vignale adds luxury to brilliant hatchback — at a price
What is it? Ford’s Vignale sub-brand is a bit of an odd beast. That’s because rather than being a manufacturer in its own right, as Lexus is to Toyota, the Vignale Fords are little more than well-specified trim levels with some unique styling and equipment editions.
Jeremy Clarkson takes to YouTube for a whole load of waffle
Jeremy Clarkson is probably the most famous motoring journalist in the world, but it seems The Grand Tour presenter seems to be looking to stretch into a new career in acting.
Top 5 car designs that don’t suit front number plates
Modern day car design is all about standing out – being bold and eye-catching. Nowadays, if manufacturers aren’t daring with their designs, their cars simply don’t sell. So for better or worse, beautiful or ugly, car design is changing.
Councils sweep nearly £42m from bus lane fines
UK drivers paid close to £42 million for driving in bus lanes last year, new Freedom of Information requests have shown.
Black boxes behind drop in young driver casualty rates
Black box insurance has helped reduce the number of young drivers killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents, new data has revealed.
Used car market remains strong despite slight dip, says SMMT
Britain’s used car market remains strong despite a small year-on-year dip during the third quarter of 2018, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Dubai Police begin training on futuristic hoverbikes
Hoverbike patrols could soon be a common sight in Dubai, with police beginning training on the futuristic vehicles.
Long Term Report: Life with the Vauxhall Grandland X creates mixed emotions
When is a Vauxhall not a Vauxhall? When it’s our long-term Grandland X, evidently. As you’ll no doubt have read somewhere or other, Vauxhall (and sister European brand Opel) was bought last year by none other than the PSA Group – parent company of Peugeot and Citroen.
Long Term Report: Saying a fond farewell to the Seat Arona
It was a typical weekday evening in the Brown household. Strictly – It Takes Two had finished and my wife and I were idly looking at our mobile phones. Good times.
Audi ‘Send In The Clowns’ ad complaint rejected
A complaint against a TV advert that showed clowns driving dangerously and causing problems for Audi drivers has been quashed.
New Range Rover Evoque teased with art installations
Land Rover has teased its all-new Range Rover Evoque with art installations in London as it prepares for a full reveal of the SUV.
Lion cub found in Lamborghini on France’s Champs-Elysees
A French animal protection agency is caring for a lion cub that was found by police in a Lamborghini on Paris’s Champs-Elysees boulevard.
UK drive: Kia’s Stinger GT-Line makes for a compelling alternative to traditional German rivals
What is it? Kia launched the Stinger GT-S to much fanfare — becoming the South Korean manufacturer’s first serious effort at delivering a performance car to take on German opposition, doing so in quite some fashion.
New Aston Martin DBX put through its paces on rally stage
Aston Martin has given a first look at its all-new DBX SUV during rigorous testing.
Volkswagen owners now able to unlock cars via Siri
Volkswagen owners in America who have iPhones can now control some of their car’s functions via their Apple device.
The greatest cars from Stan Lee’s cinematic legacy
The news of Stan Lee’s passing at the age of 95 is one that has shaken the world of comics and action movies to its core. One of the most influential figures in pop culture is no longer with us.
Lower rural road speed limits ‘are needed to improve quality of cycle routes’
Speed limits must be lowered to improve the quality and safety of cycle routes across Scotland, according to a leading charity.
Jaguar Land Rover backs new multi-million-pound driverless car centre
Jaguar Land Rover has pledged its support for a new multi-million-pound research and engineering centre for driverless cars.
Is a diesel car right for me?
In September 2015, the world of diesel changed forever when news broke that Volkswagen had been covering up illegally high emissions of nitrogen oxides from its diesel vehicles. Since then, diesel’s come under a lot of pressure – with various groups calling for it to be heavily taxed or even banned altogether.
First Drive: The Ford Focus Estate adds extra practicality to an already brilliant package
What is it? We’ve known from the beginning that the Focus Estate was coming – revealed alongside hatchback and Vignale variants. The recipe is of course a very simple one, and it’s an industry-wide set of ingredients – take one hatchback, add a bit of extra bodywork over the rear axle and if you’re feeling really fruity, fettle the suspension ever so slightly.
Range-topping BMW M340i xDrive’s details revealed ahead of Los Angeles debut
BMW has revealed details of its M340i xDrive as the range-topping saloon prepares for its full public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month.
Mercedes-Benz bolsters A-Class range with beefier engines
Mercedes-Benz has beefed up the engines of its A-Class premium hatchback with a pair of efficient new diesels.
Top Gear’s Chris Harris crashes Porsche into pick-up truck
Top Gear presenter Chris Harris was involved in a collision with a pick-up truck while driving his Porsche 911 Touring yesterday afternoon.
Ariel reveals limited-edition Ace motorcycle
Ariel has unveiled a limited-edition version of its Ace motorcycle called the ‘Ace of Diamonds’.
