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High voltage: all Volvos will be electric by 2021

All Volvos will be electrified from 2019


Volvo says all the cars it launches from 2019 will be hybrid or electric, with the phasing out of vehicles powered solely by combustion engines.
Improved roads and more bypasses to be paid for by road tax

Improved roads and bypasses paid for by road tax


The government has announced plans to build new bypasses across Britain, as it attempts to tackle congestion in towns and cities. In a surprise
Extended test 2017: Nick Rufford, Honda CR-V

Extended test: 2017 Honda CR-V


The Honda CR-V is a popular sight on British roads, slowly but surely adding to the number of SUVs filling car parks at schools, supermarkets and
Interview with David Richards, chairman of Prodrive

Me and My Motor: David Richards


David Richards has been a world rally champion, principal of two Formula One teams and chairman of Aston Martin...
Car Clinic: What do I need to know about Paris car emissions rules before driving there?

Car Clinic: What are the Paris emissions rules?


"I am driving to Paris and have heard of new anti-pollution rules in the city. Do I need to do anything before I set off?"
Buying guide: pressure-washers reviewed 2016 by The Sunday Times Driving

Buying Guide: Pressure washer reviews


There is a simple way to distinguish a true car-lover from the general motoring public: pick out the person who is lovingly hand-cleaning...
Audi TTS - Car Clinic: Does my car need its scheduled service if I've not put many miles on it?

Car Clinic: Service needed if I've not driven far?


"I’ve driven my Audi TTS only 1,800 miles in 18 months but the service light has appeared. Do I need an oil service or can I go on a bit longer?"
Reader Letters: VW diesel battle, in-car fumes, LED roads, used car praise and jargon busting

Reader Letters: VW battles and jargon busting


I hear 40,000 UK Volkswagen diesel owners have launched a legal action in relation to the “defeat device” on their cars: the “fix” has...
Elon Musk aims to put the sparkle into Tesla’s new glass division

The £30,000 Tesla Model 3 begins production


The car that will make or break Tesla is due to begin production this Friday. Elon Musk, the techpreneur behind California’s upstart electric car