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How likely are you to see a hypercar on the roads of the UK?

This is how many hypercars there are on UK roads


Most of us will have been lucky enough to see the occasional Ferrari or Lamborghini supercar, but only a few will have spotted a hypercar.
Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque now available as plug-in hybrids

Disco Sport and Evoque now available as plug-ins


New plug-in models offer up to 41 miles of electric range, 201mpg and less than 36g/km of CO2, with all the cost-saving benefits attached.
Coronavirus: insurance companies under pressure to refund customers

Insurance firms under pressure to refund drivers


Car insurance companies are being asked to refund customers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Lotus' last combustion car will be an entry-level model

Lotus's final petrol car will be an everyday drive


British carmaker Lotus is set to release an entry level car as its last combustion-engine offering, according to reports.
Woman gives birth in her car after passing paramedics thought husband was waving to support NHS

Woman gives birth in car after ambulance confusion


While giving birth in a car is not ideal, to have to do so after a passing ambulance failed to stop to help might be a bitter pill to swallow.
50 Nissan employees return to work as part of safety pilot

Nissan trials worker return to UK factory


Japanese carmaker Nissan has partially restarted its UK operations after the coronavirus pandemic forced a suspension of its production in March.

Ecotricity's EV charging network voted worst


Ecotricity's electric charging network, found at motorway service stations across the UK, has been found to be the worst by a survey.
Environmentalists start crowdfunding appeal to stop government road building scheme

Campaigners to take DfT to court over road plans


The UK government is facing backlash from environmentalists regarding plans to inject £27bn into a road-building programme.
Skoda challenges public to compete against real rally drivers in DiRT video game

Race real rally drivers in Skoda eChallenge


If you have ever watched the likes of Sébastien Ogier navigating a welsh rally stage thought you could do that, now is your chance to prove it.
Extreme E unveils scientific panel, environmental plans and team info

Extreme E unveils scientific panel and team info


Upcoming motorsport Extreme E has unveiled its scientific panel to coincide with the 50th Earth Day.
Jeremy Clarkson reveal the cars his daughter Emily would choose for her wedding day

Clarkson: These could be daughter's wedding cars


Jeremy Clarkson has revealed the cars likely to be chosen to drive his daughter Emily to — or possibly away from — her wedding.
US oil prices drop below zero for first time in history

US oil prices drop below zero for first time ever


US oil prices have plunged into the negative for the first time in history, amid fears that storage capacity may run out.