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The safest new cars of 2019 (updated)

2019 has been a stellar year for new car safety. Of the models that have been tested so far, only one hasn't been awarded the full five stars.
Published 10 April 2019
Ford introduces key fob with "sleep mode" that prevents keyless car thefts

New anti-keyless theft fob from Ford

Ford has launched a new key fob that the company claims makes its cars impervious to "relay attack" thefts.
Published 10 April 2019

Me and My Motor: Mansfield FC boss Carolyn Radford

Carolyn Radford, one of only a handful of female chief executives in British football, likes to keep things real at home.
Published 10 April 2019
New higher grade biofuel risks damaging hundreds of thousands of cars

Chancellor suggests fuel duty rate could soon rise

Britain's fuel duty tax rate could soon be raised for the first time in nearly a decade, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has suggested.
Published 09 April 2019
One-off Railton Claremont convertible heading to auction

Sole Railton Claremont cabrio heading to auction

With a predicted sales price of £70,000, this one-off Railton F29 Claremont is one of the more affordable ways into bespoke luxury car ownership.
Published 09 April 2019
Essex Police on the hunt for aggressive stolen Audi assailants

'Unreal' dash cam footage shows multiple attacks

Essex Police are trying to track down two men who were caught on camera harassing and trying to assault another motorist near Leigh-on-Sea.
Published 08 April 2019
Smart motorway roadworks speed limit to increase from 50mph to 60mph

Motorway works speed limit to increase to 60mph

The speed limit through smart motorway roadworks will be increased from 50mph to 60mph as part of a number of updates planned by Highways England
Published 08 April 2019
20mph speed limit to be enforced in London's Congestion Charge Zone by 2020

London introduces ULEZ £12.50 emissions charge

LONDON has introduced a new £12.50 daily charge for the most polluting vehicles in its latest initiative to improve air quality in the capital ci
Published 08 April 2019
Tesla owner uses car's 'Summon' mode to remove daughter's loose tooth

Man pulls out daughter’s tooth with a Tesla

It used to be common practise to extract a loose tooth with a length of string and a slammed door, but an enterprising Tesla owner has used...
Published 05 April 2019

BMW, VW, Mercedes accused of emissions collusion

Three German car making giants worked together to hinder the introduction of emissions-reducing technology, a European Commission report alleges.
Published 05 April 2019
Dash cam captures micro-scooter rider knocked down by car

Video: Micro-scooter rider knocked down by car

The shocking moment the rider of a micro-scooter was knocked down by a car in Austin, Texas, was captured on the dash cam of another vehicle.
Published 05 April 2019

How to watch the 77th Goodwood Members Meeting

Legendary racing cars will soon roar around the Goodwood Motor Circuit again, when the annual Members' Meeting begins this weekend.
Published 05 April 2019