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Will flying cars ever take off?

Will flying cars ever take off?

The ultimate trophy for the upwardly mobile, flying cars are a reality at last. But will they be more than playthings for the rich?
Published 11 September 2017
Return of the wild child: 200mph TVR Griffith revealed

New 200mph TVR Griffith revealed

TVR was the wild child of the sports car scene that blew one head gasket too many and eventually conked out on the hard shoulder in 2006.
Published 08 September 2017
Jaguar E-type Zero: Sixties sports car gets electric power

Jaguar E-type Zero: classic goes electric

If motorists have one common grumble about electric cars, it’s that they seem to have had a personality bypass. Now Jaguar has an answer ...
Published 07 September 2017
2018 Nissan Leaf will travel 235 miles on a charge

New Nissan Leaf will travel 235 miles per charge

The new Nissan Leaf electric car will be able to travel 235 miles before needing a recharge, according to the manufacturer.
Published 06 September 2017
What car scrappage schemes are available in 2017?

What car scrappage schemes are available in 2017?

Following concerns over air pollution and the government's announcement that cars powered solely by petrol and diesel engines will be banned from
Published 06 September 2017
No diesel engine for new Honda CR-V as crossover goes hybrid

No diesel engine for new Honda CR-V

The all-new Honda CR-V will not be available with a diesel engine, according to the Japanese manufacturer.
Published 05 September 2017
Small and sporty soft-tops: Abarth 595C Turismo vs Mini John Cooper Works convertible

Small and sporty soft-tops: Abarth vs Mini

Can parents add colour to their lives with a convertible? Dropping off the children in a drophead is surely more fun.
Published 04 September 2017

Drag racer sends flaming fuel into crowd

Twelve people have been injured after burning fuel sprayed into the crowd at a drag racing event in central Australia.
Published 04 September 2017
Top five best cars for students

Top five best cars for students

Freedom: that's what cars are about for young drivers who've just passed their test. The first heady years at the wheel are liberating...
Published 01 September 2017