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VW Polo as toxic as a fully laden lorry

VW Polo as toxic as a fully laden lorry


One of Britain’s leading superminis, the Volkswagen Polo, is among the worst polluters on the road, according to newly revealed test data...
Uber’s fake "Greyball" app foils undercover regulators looking for law-breaking

Uber’s fake app foils undercover regulators


The taxi-hailing company Uber has been caught using software to fool authorities that have been trying to curtail its service around the world...
Uber boss's back seat tirade is latest in string of setbacks for taxi hailing firm

Uber boss's back seat tirade is latest setback


Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of Uber, took what may have been the most expensive taxi ride of his life last month when he shouted...
Cut drink-drive limit to less than a pint, urge councils

Cut drink-drive limit to less than a pint


The drink-drive limit in England and Wales should be cut to less than a pint of beer or glass of wine to tackle stubbornly high accident rates...
Police giving rogue cyclists an easy ride

Police giving rogue cyclists an easy ride


Police were accused of turning a blind eye to antisocial cyclists last night after a sharp drop in the number of fines issued for jumping red...
Call for new driving curbs after toddler’s death

Elderly driver killed girl, 3, on crossing


A pensioner has admitted causing the death of a three-year-old girl by dangerous driving as she walked across a pelican crossing.
Products: Glass cleaners and glass sealant with added sparkle reviewed

Products: Glass cleaners and glass sealant with added...


Autumnal weather is upon us, and if you spent the summer doing better things than cleaning the car, you're likely to find yourself looking through...
Peugeot and Citroën websites now display "real world" fuel efficiency

Peugeot, Citroën, DS publish "real world" mpg


It's been a bone of contention for drivers for years: the fuel efficiency of their car rarely seems to tally with the MPG stated in the brochure,
Me and My Motor: Alex Thomson, yachtsman

Me and My Motor: Alex Thomson, yachtsman


Alex Thomson is one of the fastest yachtsmen on the high seas and in January was runner-up in the Vendée Globe — the singlehanded, non-stop race.
Spring Budget 2017: what motorists need to know

Budget 2017: what motorists need to know


Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond announced his 2017 budget this afternoon. As always, there are important consequences for drivers.
Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts industry

Nissan wants £100m boost for British car parts


Nissan has called for the government to find at least £100m to help rebuild Britain’s car parts industry to replace overseas components...

James May: It was ecstasy — now it’s just itchy


My relationship with old cars has worsened steadily over the past few years. Having made two series of Cars of the People for BBC2 ...