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Formula Fourth Form victory launches teen into big...

A school engineering project may have helped uncover Britain’s next motor-racing champion: a 14-year-old who used an electric car built by himself...
Published 21 July 2015
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'Pay attention to the road, not the sat nav' safety...

Road safety groups once again are warning inexperienced drivers of the dangers of blindly following the instructions of sat nav systems ...
Published 21 July 2015
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Hybrid system fault brings another Toyota recall

First they wouldn’t stop; now they won’t start. Five years ago Toyota recalled 9.5m cars because they could suddenly accelerate out of control...
Published 21 July 2015
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Dash cam video captures lorry horror story

Footage has emerged of a 32-ton lorry overtaking a car in a manoeuvre that will chill the blood of any motorist...
Published 21 July 2015
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Farewell, Dunsfold: Clarkson's final lap of the Top...

Rubber burns and fond memories flow as Clarkson takes a few of his favourite cars for a final breakneck spin around the Top Gear test track...
Published 20 July 2015
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10 funky cars for summer fun costing less than £7,000

You needn’t splash out on a luxury sports car this summer. Here we suggest 10 funky used motors that offer plenty of thrills for not a lot of cash.
Published 20 July 2015
Audi A4 first drive review

First Drive review: Audi A4 pre-production model (2015)

The all-new Audi A4 is being launched at a time when the posh family car market is undergoing a monumental shake-up ...
Published 20 July 2015
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Interview: Chris Hoy on why he has swapped cycling...

What does Britain's most successful Olympian do when he retires from professional cycling? Far from resting on his many laurels ...
Published 17 July 2015
2015 Passat GTE review

First drive review: Volkswagen Passat GTE (2016)

The popularity of plug-in hybrids is set to explode. Volkswagen reckons that sales will mushroom four-fold by 2018, to a staggering 893,000 per year....
Published 17 July 2015
Garmin NuviCam review

Products: Garmin nüviCam sat nav and dash cam review

According to its maker, the new Garmin nüviCam is the ultimate all-in-one companion for drivers who need directions, want to avoid traffic jams...
Published 17 July 2015
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Test your knowledge: How many Olympic medals has Sir...

Two years ago Sir Chris Hoy hung up his cycling shoes and put on a crash helmet in a bid for Le Mans success. Now Britain's most successful Olympian...
Published 17 July 2015
Buzzard WiFi dongle review

Products: EE Buzzard 2 in-car 4G wi-fi dongle

Did you know that modern smartphones can be turned into mobile wi-fi hotspots? This device from EE will do the same thing as your phone but there...
Published 17 July 2015