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Volvo introducing 112mph speed limit to all of its cars by 2020

Volvo introducing 112mph speed limit by 2020

Swedish car maker Volvo will limit all of its vehicles to 112mph from 2020, to send "a strong signal about the dangers of speeding".
Published 04 March 2019

Bring on long-range speed cameras, say motorists

The majority of motorists are in favour of the police adopting long-range speed cameras, a new survey has found. 
Published 01 March 2019
Not fare: how Uber drivers gang up to exploit passengers

Taxi drivers fight London congestion charge plans

London's private hire taxi drivers, including those who drive Uber cabs, are launching legal action against the Mayor on the grounds of racial...
Published 01 March 2019

Me and My Motor: Lesley Garrett, opera singer

As well as being a successful soprano, Lesley Garrett is also perhaps the only singer ever to have travelled by motorised bathtub.
Published 01 March 2019
Speed limiters and black boxes could soon be mandatory on all new cars

Speed limiters could soon be mandatory on new cars

Speed limiters and data recorders could soon become mandatory on all new cars if new legislation is voted though the European Parliament.
Published 28 February 2019
2019 Honda e Prototype: specs, electric range and details

2019 Honda e Prototype: all the details

Honda has confirmed its retro pure-electric city car will enter production before the end of the year.
Published 28 February 2019

New Jag XE's rear view mirror is digital display

If you've just put your order in for a new BMW 3-series or Audi A4 you may want to look again at the Jaguar XE; the refreshed saloon has...
Published 26 February 2019
2019 Peugeot 208 and e-208: prices, details, electric range and on sale date

2019 Peugeot 208 and e-208: range, price and specs

A new Peugeot 208 will go on sale later this year — and, for the first time ever, you'll be able to order one with pure-electric power.
Published 26 February 2019
2019 BMW X5: prices, engines and specs

2019 BMW X5: prices, engines and specs

BMW claims it found the "winning formula" with the first-gen BMW X5. Has BMW refined and improved that recipe even further with this new version?
Published 26 February 2019
Classic car electric conversions: is it sacrilege or future-proofing?

Classic car electric conversions: is it sacrilege?

Eco engineers are stripping combustion engines out of classic cars and replacing them with motors. Tiff Needell, Edd China and others debate.
Published 22 February 2019

Tesla rolls out Dog Mode and Sentry Mode

Though it's claimed to improve security, Tesla's Sentry Mode will likely appeal more to fans of the 1968 sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Published 21 February 2019
Over 40% of motorists want older drivers to be banned

Many motorists want elderly drivers to be banned

It would appear that Prince Philip’s car crash in January this year has done nothing for the reputation of older drivers
Published 20 February 2019