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Van driver back pain costs the UK £21bn per year


The majority of British van drivers have had to take time off work because of back pain caused by an improperly-adjusted driver's seat.
W Series reveals the full driver roster for its first female-only racing series

All-female racing series reveals its 18 drivers


The first women-only single-seater racing series has revealed the full grid of drivers who'll be competing later this year.
The Ford Focus was Britain's most-clamped car last year

Ford Focus was Britain's most untaxed in 2018


The Ford Focus was Britain's most frequently-clamped car for not having valid road tax in 2018, according to statistics released by the Driver an
Me and My Motor: ex-tennis player Tim Henman

Me and My Motor: ex-tennis player Tim Henman


Tennis wasn't the only childhood obsession for the multiple Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman: he also had a passion for English sports cars.
2019 Citroen C5 Aircross review by Nick Rufford for The Sunday Times

2019 Citroën C5 Aircross review


The Citroën C5 Aircross may look quirky and have a Gallic two-tone horn, but don't expect this latest family SUV to have much je ne sais quoi.
Automatic speed limiters? Bring them on

Opinion: Automatic speed limiters? Bring them on


New cars will, within three years, be fitted with automatic speed limiters. And that's a good thing, argues Will Dron.
An electric Ford Mustang is on the way — but it's an SUV

An electric Ford Mustang is on the way


It's one of the most famous cars ever made, but the Ford Mustang as made famous in Bullitt will soon spawn a pure-electric coupé-crossover.
Diesel tax anger as new models beat petrol in NOx pollution tests

Teachers call for cars to be banned outside school


A survey of teachers has found that nearly two thirds back a ban on cars in the immediate area, in order to improve air quality.
Fremont Police send Tesla electric patrol car into active service

Fremont Police deploy Tesla electric patrol car


A police department in California has deployed its first electric car: a Tesla Model S.
Automatic speed limiters for new cars approved by European Commission

Automatic speed limiters for new cars approved


All new cars will automatically adhere to speed limits on public roads within the next three years under new EU rules.
Toyota patents thief-deterring in-car tear gas dispenser

Toyota patents thief-deterring tear gas dispenser


Toyota has filed a patent for a novel security tool: an in-car air freshener that can also spray tear gas to ward off potential thieves.
Toyota iQ tops list of best cars for students

Toyota iQ tops list of best cars for students


The Toyota iQ has been identified as the best car for students based on low running costs, ease of use and reliability.