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James May: Spend the HS2 money on bicycles


Jeremy Clarkson is off this week, and in lieu his fellow Grand Tour Host James May has written a column in this weekend’s Sunday Times Magazine.
UK government seeking site for Tesla factory

UK government seeking site for Tesla factory


The department for International Trade is reportedly trying to find a four million square foot site in order to construct a Tesla Gigafactory.
Venezuela announces end to free fuel

Venezuelan drivers to start paying for petrol


Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro has announced an end to a system whereby it has been possible to get a tank of petrol for almost nothing.
Art-omotive pieces by Chris Rea and Brian Ferry up for sale

Art-omotive pieces by musical icons up for sale


Car-focused artworks by Bryan Ferry and Chris Rea are going up for sale, alongside pieces by other artists that have used cars as their muse.
Nissan’s Sunderland plant to remain open amid job cuts

No job cuts at Nissan’s Sunderland plant


Workers at Nissan’s Sunderland plant are breathing a sigh of relief after it was revealed that there will be no job cuts at the factory.
Trump administration being sued by 23 states over fuel standards

Trump administration sued over relaxed emissions


President Trump’s administration is being sued by nearly two dozen states over lowered standards for fuel economy in the US.
Lego Lamborghini Sian revealed

Lego launches Lamborghini Sian set at cool £349


Lego and Lamborghini have unveiled a 3,696-piece model of the super-limited edition Sian FKP 37, and it comes with a raft of features.
Aston Martin’s Goldfinger DB5s all sold, but won’t be road legal

Aston Martin Goldfinger DB5s all sold


Aston Martin is going to incredible lengths to reproduce the DB5 from 1964's Goldfinger. It seems to be paying off, with all £3.3m models sold.
Next year's Geneva Motor Show could be cancelled

Next year's Geneva Motor Show could be cancelled


Next year's Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) is in peril amid reports that exhibitors are encouraging a 2022 return.
Coronavirus: McLaren to axe 1200 jobs

Coronavirus: McLaren to axe 1,200 jobs


Supercar manufacturer and F1 team McLaren is to axe 1,200 jobs due to the financial effects of coronavirus.
Maserati to release new supercar and three revamped models

Maserati will relaunch with MC20 supercar


Luxury Italian auto manufacturer Maserati will lead a multi-billion pound revamp with the launch of a new supercar.
Charles Leclerc drives Ferrari SF90 Stradale through Monaco in new film

Leclerc recreates Rendezvous with 968bhp Ferrari


The SF90 Stradale, Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid, made its debut this weekend in a recreation of the famous 1976 film C’etait un Rendezvous.