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Extra powers for councils to boost cycling

Published 29 April 2017
By The Times
Councils could be given powers to ban pavement parking and introduce 20mph limits under reforms to get more people cycling and walking.
Extra powers for councils to boost cycling
Hammer time: what you need to know before buying a car at auction

Hammer time: beginner's guide to buying at auction

It’s often said that one of the best ways to buy a classic car at a competitive price is to visit an auction. But for first time buyers who have...
Published 27 April 2017
High-tech thieves use radio trick to unlock and start your car

Hi-tech thieves use radio trick to steal cars

Criminals are stealing cars with “keyless” entry systems by holding radio transmitters close to the walls of the owner’s home to amplify the...
Published 27 April 2017
2017 Renault Twingo GT review by Jeremy Clarkson for The Sunday Times Driving

The Clarkson Review: Renault Twingo GT

When Renault introduced its latest Twingo, many motoring journalists scoffed. They said it was slow, and that if you pushed it hard through...
Published 26 April 2017
A staggering 1.9m cars on the road could have been clocked Is yours one of them?

Surge in clocking: is your car one of 1.9m?

More drivers than ever are tampering with the mileage of their car, according to leading vehicle valuation experts. New figures suggest...
Published 26 April 2017
Racing boss Vijay Mallya arrested over ‘£1bn debt’

Racing boss Vijay Mallya arrested over ‘£1bn debt’

An exiled billionaire who calls himself "King of the Good Times" has been arrested for fraud over alleged debts of £1.1bn
Published 26 April 2017
Siddhartha Lal is bringing Royal Enfield back to Britain

The roar of Royal Enfield returns to Britain

Its signature thump echoed across two world wars, was a bass-drum beat for the Sixties and now, after decades dominated by higher-pitched, Japane
Published 25 April 2017
Me and My Motor: Amanda McLaren, daughter of Bruce McLaren, founder of the McLaren F1 team

Me and My Motor: Amanda McLaren

Amanda McLaren is the only child of Bruce McLaren, founder of one of the most successful teams in Formula One history.
Published 24 April 2017
Speeding drivers: higher fines for the worst offenders come into force

Heavier speeding fines hit today

Drivers who break the speed limit face tougher penalties from today, with higher fines and stricter punishments. The changes follow the introduct
Published 24 April 2017
Reader Letters: Red lights, traffic calming, driving in France, diesel dongles and a cardinal rule

Reader Letters: Red mist and diesel dongles

"Jim Murray asks why he shouldn’t drive through an empty pelican crossing on red. One reason would be that..."
Published 24 April 2017
Skoda Octavia review (2017-on)

Skoda Octavia review (2017-2020)

It's tempting to describe the Skoda Octavia as the no-frills version of the mid-size hatchback. Like a loaf of white sliced bread
Published 21 April 2017
2017 Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 2.0d AWD review

2017 Jaguar F-Pace review

There was a time, not as long ago as the company might like to admit, that Jaguar refused to stoop to the level of other manufacturers and sell
Published 20 April 2017