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Me and My Motor: Dire Straits bassist John Illsley

Me and My Motor: Dire Straits bassist John Illsley

Dire Straits' John Illsley says fame never got to his head, though he admits to buying an Aston Martin Vantage in a "moment of madness" in 1992.
Published 29 July 2019
2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Jeremy Clarkson review

Clarkson: Mercedes-AMG A 35 vs VW Golf GTI TCR

Jeremy Clarkson has shaken things up for his latest review for The Sunday Times: for the first time this year, he's testing two cars in one go.
Published 28 July 2019
Too quick for Le Mans: we buckle up in wild Ford GT Mk II for Goodwood ride (video)

Ford GT Mk II: We buckle up for wild Goodwood ride

What happens when the Ford GT is freed from regulations governing road cars and racing series?
Published 25 July 2019
British Touring Car Championship reveals how it will go hybrid in 2022

BTCC reveals 2022 hybrid plans

The BTCC has outlined its plans to become the first major "tin top" series to adopt hybrid power.
Published 25 July 2019
2019 MG ZS EV: price, on sale date, electric range and details

2019 MG ZS EV: price, electric range and specs

MG has made its first proper foray into electric cars, with the launch of its new ZS EV pure-electric family SUV model.
Published 23 July 2019
2018 Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Engine Detail

Volvo recall due to potential fire risk

Nearly 70,000 Volvo cars will be recalled in the UK for an issue that, in "the most extreme cases", could cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Published 23 July 2019
The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019: Best Sports Car of the Year. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante

Motor Awards: Best Sports Car of the Year nominees

The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019: here is the rundown of all the contenders for Best Sports Car of the Year.
Published 23 July 2019

Me and My Motor: Iain Duncan Smith

Iain Duncan Smith's unwinds from politics by driving his Morgan Plus 4. "You feel every bump on the road, but that’s half the fun of it".
Published 23 July 2019
Government considering 'alcolocks' to curb drink-driving offences

'Alcolocks' being considered to curb drink-driving

The Department for Transport is considering using alcohol ignition interlocks, or 'alcolocks', to help rehabilitate drink-driving offenders.
Published 23 July 2019
Jeremy Clarkson: bright green paint isn't enough to make me want a Porsche Macan

Jeremy Clarkson on the Porsche Macan

Jeremy Clarkson may "absolutely adore" the Porsche Macan's optional green paint, but that isn't enough to tempt him into buying one.
Published 21 July 2019

Crash outside custom car event injures 17

At least 17 people have been injured in a car crash involving two vehicles on the Monkswood Way A-road in Stevenage.
Published 19 July 2019
Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019: Best Citycar and Small Car of the Year. Vauxhall Corsa

Motor Awards: Best Small Car of the Year nominees

Voting is open in the Sunday Times Motor Awards 2019, Here is the rundown of all the contenders for Best Citycar and Small Car of the Year.
Published 19 July 2019