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The best French classic cars for £20,000
French car manufacturers may have poor reputations for boring things such as reliability, dependability, or build quality, but there are several areas where they excel. Innovation, for a start — French cars often debuted or popularised some of the techniques or features that are commonplace on cars today, such as front-wheel drive or the turbocharged hot hatchback.
Long-term report: Alpine adventure in a Volvo V90
There’s nothing quite like a serious road trip to really get to know your car – which is why I find my annual pilgrimage to the snow-capped Alps so important.
Law ‘may need changing to force improvements in car security’
The law surrounding vehicle security may have to be changed to force car manufacturers to improve it.
Amnesty International calls on manufacturers to make ‘completely ethical’ batteries
Amnesty International is calling on leading EV manufacturers to produce ‘completely ethical’ batteries within five years after expressing concerns of their links to human rights abuse.
Jaguar Land Rover wins Chinese court case over copy of Range Rover Evoque
Jaguar Land Rover has won a “significant” case in the Chinese courts against a company that produced a copy of one of its models.
Tesla asks employees to deliver 30,000 cars in their spare time
Tesla is reportedly asking employees to give up free time to help it deliver 30,000 cars before the end of 2019’s first quarter.
Porsche launches ‘athletic’ new Cayenne Coupe
Porsche has launched itself into a new niche section of the market with its latest model – the Cayenne Coupe.
‘Runaway ostrich’ holds up rush-hour traffic
Rush-hour traffic came to a standstill on a busy main road thanks to a reported runaway ostrich.
New owner describes ‘national outpouring of goodwill’ for Bloodhound car
The Bloodhound supersonic car is back in pursuit of the world land speed record after being saved from the scrapheap at the last minute.
Brits optimistic about the future of science – but only one in five would own a self-driving car
Most Britons are too sceptical of scientific advancement to trust a driverless car, according to a new survey.
Renault kicks off vehicle-to-grid charging pilot scheme
Renault has commenced a pilot scheme in vehicle-to-grid charging for electric cars.
Recognition at last for Ronnie ‘Do you know who I am?’ Pickering
Road rage internet ‘star’ Ronnie Pickering who famously ranted at a moped rider “Do you know who I am?” has finally been recognised – in the shape of a plaque.
Toyota to build hybrid car for Suzuki at Burnaston plant
Toyota is joining forces with Suzuki to build a hybrid car for the fellow Japanese brand at its factory in Derbyshire.
Hyundai bolsters Tucson range with sporty-looking N-Line
Hyundai has added a new N-Line trim level to its mid-sized crossover, the Tucson.
Drivers returning to old ways of using mobile behind the wheel – survey
Tougher penalties are not an effective deterrent against handheld mobile use by drivers as many are “returning to their old ways”, new research suggests.
Volvo to introduce in-car cameras to intervene on distracted or intoxicated driving
Volvo announced today that it will install cameras in all of its cars, capable of detecting when a driver is unfit to drive through distraction or intoxication.
BMW teases 2 Series Gran Coupe
A teaser image of the upcoming BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has been revealed, with the new model set to be revealed in full in November.
John Lewis pledges to make entire fleet zero-emissions by 2045
The John Lewis Partnership today revealed that it intends to have a zero-emissions fleet by 2045.
BMW warns profits will fall due to costs and trade uncertainty
German carmaker BMW has said profits in 2019 will be “well below” last year’s and it plans to cut 12 billion euros (£10.3 billion) in costs by the end of 2022 to offset spending on new technology.
Lister announces super-limited LFT-C
The Lister Motor Company has announced its latest model – the LFT-C, a convertible version of the LFT-666.
Jaguar Land Rover installs ‘UK’s largest’ EV charging facility
Jaguar Land Rover has opened what it calls the ‘UK’s largest’ EV charging facility at one of its sites.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe refreshed for 2019
Mercedes has given its GLC Coupe a mid-life refresh, bolstering its range of engines while sharpening the car’s looks.
Labour could raise fuel and flight taxes
Fuel and flight taxes could be increased under a Labour government, shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald has indicated.
First Drive: The Toyota Yaris GR Sport leaves a lot to be desired
What is it? Remember the limited-run Toyota Yaris GRMN of last year? That hot hatch took critics and enthusiasts by storm and was praised for launching the GRMN brand on an impressively high note — boasting a delicious 1.8-litre supercharged engine, incredible driving dynamics and a racy appearance to match.
Nearly one-in-seven Brits would not admit to denting someone else’s car
Almost one in seven British motorists wouldn’t admit to denting someone else’s car, according to new research.
These are the best used V6s for under £10,000
The V6 engine configuration is widely used by manufacturers in cars of all persuasions. From people movers to performance cars, the V6 engine has found a home in all manner of different vehicles.
Toll road network could address fall in fuel duty revenue
A system of toll roads, costing drivers around £700 a year, could be used in a bid to compensate for the loss in fuel duty resulting from the uptake of electric vehicles.
Electric scooters could be seen on UK roads
Electric scooters could be allowed on public roads if a new review on modernising the UK’s highways network is put into action.
Bentley launches new V8 Continental GT
Bentley has announced that its Continental GT and GT Convertible will now be available with the brand’s V8 engine, as well as the existing W12.
Kia teases new Ceed crossover
Kia has given a glimpse of its new Ceed crossover, ahead of the car’s full reveal later on this year.
