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McLaren unveils stunning £186,000 600LT Sports Series supercar


The ever-growing McLaren portfolio has been fleshed out with yet another new model: the lightweight, limited-run McLaren 600LT supercar.
Porsche 919 ring record

Porsche 919 obliterated Nurburgring record


After much anticipation, the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo has been properly unleashed on the Nurburgring — smashing the lap record there in the process
Tesla's supercharge network continues to grow as the car maker passes 400 location across Europe

Tesla Superchargers pass 400 locations in Europe


Tesla has announced that it now has 3,200 Superchargers at more than 400 locations across Europe.
McLaren pushes for the UK to lead the car industry "weight race"

McLaren calls for UK to lead "weight race"


The British supercar maker McLaren has urged the UK government and car industry to make further progress developing weight-saving technologies.
Oil giant BP to acquire UK's largest EV charging station network

BP to buy UK's largest EV charging network


Ultra-fast charging points will soon be at a BP petrol station near you, as a result of acquiring the charging network developer Chargemaster.
GOVERNMENT LAUNCH NEW SCHEME TO END MOTORWAY SERVICE STATION PETROL RIP-OFF

New scheme launched to end service station rip-off


Motorists will no longer face rip-off petrol prices at motorway service stations under a Government crackdown.
New drivers develop bad habits and turn into 'bad drivers' in just 10 weeks

New drivers develop bad habits in just 10 weeks


New motorists develop bad habits and turn into 'bad drivers' in just 10 weeks, according to a new poll. 
Billy Monger drives ex-Sauber Formula One car at Rockingham

Billy Monger gets test drive in F1 car


The double-amputee racing driver Billy Monger has had his first drive in a Formula One car, as part of a surprise test session at the Rockingham
Dutch driver sets alight van outside newspaper offices

Van crashed into newspaper office and set alight


The offices of the Amsterdam-based newspaper De Telegraaf were recently attacked, after a Dutch driver drove a van into the building.
Huge pileup in Portugal as touring cars crash in street race

Touring cars crash in Portuguese street race


A World Touring Car Cup race at Portugal kicked off in spectacular style, after a huge pile-up involving numerous cars on the opening lap.
Aston Martin takes on Ferrari with new 715bhp DBS Superleggera grand tourer

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed


Aston Martin has revealed its all-new DBS Superleggera - the British car maker's latest attempt to dethrone Ferrari in the GT car sweepstakes.

Me and My Motor: David Steel


You don't need a flashy new motor to turn heads, says David Steel, former leader of the Liberal Party, but it helps.