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Ohio driver caught reversing at speed down congested highway

Video: Driver caught reversing at speed on highway

A US driver narrowly avoided having a major accident, after reversing at speed along a busy stretch of the US Route 33 highway in Ohio.
Published 07 June 2018
Phillip Hammond budget 2017: implications and details for drivers - diesel, fuel duty, driverless cars, road tax and more

Environmental study recommends fuel duty rises

The UK Government should increase future fuel duty rates "at least in line with inflation", a new study recommends.
Published 07 June 2018
Bear Grylls surprises 'incredible' autistic boy, 13, with Land Rover survival experience

Video: Bear Grylls surprises 'incredible' boy, 13

Bear Grylls brought joy to an "incredible" young man's with a surprise Land Rover adventure day.
Published 07 June 2018
Video: Multiple DTM drivers crash in the pits at a soggy Hungaroring

Three DTM cars crash in slippery pit lane (video)

The recent DTM German touring car race at the Hungaroring will likely be the best-remembered round of the 2018 championship for all the wrong...
Published 06 June 2018
Video: First trailer for stand-alone Bumblebee blockbuster released

Trailer for Bumblebee prequel film released

The Transformers movie series is set for a dramatic change of direction if the first trailer for the upcoming Bumblebee spin-off film is anything
Published 06 June 2018

Road users to be encouraged to use M6 Toll

More road users will be encouraged to use the M6 Toll road at peak times, if new plans are officially given the go-ahead.
Published 06 June 2018
Leaded petrol reduces intelligence decades later

UK motorists hit by "hellish" fuel price rise

Running costs for UK motorists increased even further last month, with May 2018 seeing the steepest rise in fuel prices for nearly two decades.
Published 06 June 2018
Porsche 919 Evo racing car Nurburgring record

Video: Porsche unleashes wild 919 Evo on 'Ring

Porsche may have set a new Nürburgring lap record after letting loose its most extreme car to date on the German race track.
Published 05 June 2018
HGV driver shows how you’re supposed overtake cyclists

HGV driver shows how to pass cyclists properly

When it comes to the conduct of drivers and cyclists on our roads, it’s very easy to focus on examples that shine a bad light on the situation –...
Published 05 June 2018
These are the most reliable hatchback cars on sale

These are the most reliable hatchback cars on sale

The UK's most reliable family hatchbacks have been revealed in a new survey, and it shows some of the nations most popular models aren't top...
Published 05 June 2018
Michael McIntyre robbed during school run by scooter gang — £15k watch stolen

Michael McIntyre robbed on school run by gang

The comedian Michael McIntyre was robbed by two men riding scooters yesterday, while waiting in his car during the school run in North West Londo
Published 05 June 2018
Diesel cars pumping out twice the toxins of lorries and buses

Car buyers continue to ditch diesel

Car buyers are continuing to turn their backs on diesel amid uncertainty over its future, with figures for May, showing a 23.6% drop in sales.
Published 05 June 2018