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Peugeot to plug-in the £500 hole in government grant

Peugeot, Renault plug £500 hole in EV subsidy

French carmaker Peugeot has pledged to fill the £500 reduction in the government’s plug-in vehicles grant until the end of March.
Published 17 March 2020
Study finds that infotainment systems could be worse for driving than cannabis or alcohol

Infotainment systems are slowing reaction times

A new study has found infotainment systems like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have a bigger effect on reaction times than alcohol or cannabis.
Published 17 March 2020
Are private cars in London on borrowed time?

Transport Commissioner wants to ban all private ca

Mike Brown, the head of Transport for London (TfL), has said that there is no need for private cars in the centre of London.
Published 16 March 2020
Clarkson: the Bentley Flying Spur and the motorsport you’ve never heard of

Jeremy Clarkson: the Bentley Flying Spur

If you're an avid reader of the Sunday Times Magazine, you’ll know Jeremy Clarkson often takes some unusual mental routes in his car reviews....
Published 15 March 2020
Apex debuts electric supercar concept

Apex AP-0 sports EV promises 0-60mph in 2.3s

A new British-built plug-in sports car has broken cover boasting some remarkable performance credentials, thanks to carbon fibre construction.
Published 13 March 2020
Smart motorways might finally be getting smart

Government tackles smart motorways after criticism

After years of public criticism, the government is making changes to smart motorways.
Published 13 March 2020
Transport Secretary cracks down on pavement parking

Government cracks down on pavement parking

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced there could soon be new restrictions on pavement parking in order to make travel safer for pedestr
Published 12 March 2020
Australian GP in doubt after McLaren pulls out over coronavirus

Official: Australian GP cancelled over coronavirus

The Australian Grand Prix — the opening round of the 2020 Formula One world championship — has been cancelled due to concerns over coronavirus.
Published 12 March 2020
Great Drives: the Wild Atlantic Way in a VW California camper van

Great drives: the Wild Atlantic Way

Nick Rufford winds his way along the Wild Atlantic Way, a 1,500-mile route along Ireland’s rugged coast, in a VW camper van.
Published 12 March 2020
Good news: you’ll be able to watch Extreme E on iPlayer

Extreme E electric 4x4 racing to be shown on BBC

Extreme E, the forthcoming, more off-the-rails sister to Formula E, will be available live on iPlayer from its launch in January 2021.
Published 11 March 2020
Rishi Sunak Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget 2020

Budget 2020: Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines plans

Today's Budget was not only Rishi Sunak's first real test in his new role as Chancellor but potentially the trickiest for the Treasury in years.
Published 11 March 2020
Tesla has made its millionth car

Tesla has made its millionth car

Tesla’s enigmatic founder and CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the American company has made its millionth car.
Published 11 March 2020