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Britain’s drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

Published 31 July 2018
By Sunday Times Driving
Once upon a time many of Britain's drivers would choose a new car because it was built in the UK. Those days appear to be over. Production for th
Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars
Lamborghinis and Porsches crushed in crackdown on crime in Philippines

Exotic Lamborghini and Porsche sports cars crushed

This is the moment 68 luxury cars and motorbikes were crushed by a bulldozer, following a crackdown on corruption in the Philippines.
Published 31 July 2018

Young woman killed in stolen car crash

A young woman has sadly been killed in Birmingham, as a result of a car crash involving a speeding stolen car.
Published 31 July 2018

Merc G65 recalled for being too fast in reverse

The Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG might look as bulky as a brick privy but compared with other 4x4s it can sprint like Linford Christie
Published 31 July 2018
Seaplane-rescuing tour bus strands itself on Australian beach

Watch as a bus rescuing a seaplane gets stranded

A NORMAL day at the beach involves building sand castles, jumping the waves and watching little white fluffy clouds pass overhead. But for visito
Published 31 July 2018
Me and my motor: Lee Child, crime writer

Me and My Motor: Lee Child, crime writer

Lee Child, the bestselling crime writer, began his motoring life, suitably enough, in the back of a police car. “The first car we had as..."
Published 30 July 2018
You can now drive Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes F1 car in Gran Turismo Sport

Lewis Hamilton's 2017 F1 car now in GT Sport

GT Sport-playing Lewis Hamilton fans have extra reason to rejoice after his win yesterday, as his 2017 F1 car is now in the PS4 racing game.
Published 30 July 2018

Man sandwiched between cars in road rage brawl

A tussle between motorists in New York resulted in a man being crushed between two cars.
Published 30 July 2018
Five used convertibles

Five used convertibles from £4,000-£35,000

Recent showers excepted, summer 2018 has been a bit of a scorcher for us. Why not enjoy it with a shiny drop-top in which to drive around.
Published 30 July 2018
Keep annual MOT test — but not for the reasons you think, says road safety expert

Opinion: Keep MOT — but not for reasons you think

A report from an independent think tank concluded that the MOT test is “outdated” and should be scrapped. We asked an expert what he thought.
Published 30 July 2018

Maserati Birdcage to reach £1m+ at auction

An extensively rebuilt example of Maserati's iconic "Birdcage" racing car is going under the hammer next week, as the headline lot at an upcoming
Published 27 July 2018
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ nurburgring record video

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ takes 'Ring record

Lamborghini has reclaimed the production car lap record at the Nurburgring, courtesy of a stonking time set in its Aventador SVJ supercar.
Published 27 July 2018