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UK car industry welcomes Government's Brexit plan

The UK car industry has welcomed the Brexit plans outlined today, though warns more needs to be done to "ensure the industry's future success".
Published 15 November 2018
Self-steering systems to shut down after one minute if drivers take hands off the wheel

This brand was voted top for self-driving safety

As all the industry gears up for a potential autonomous revolution, it appears one brand stands out for perceived safety.
Published 15 November 2018
Me and My Motor: Alan Johnson, former home secretary

Me and My Motor: Alan Johnson, former home secreta

As home secretary, Alan Johnson was driven around in a bulletproof Jaguar like the fictional Julia Montague in the hit drama Bodyguard, but he in
Published 15 November 2018

Russians try to cross bridge in bus costume

A security guard had to turn away four people, after they tried to cross a bridge in Russia while dressed up in a cardboard bus costume.
Published 14 November 2018
Aston Martin DBX prototype tears up Wales Rally GB stage

Aston Martin DBX prototype tears up rally stage

Aston Martin has begun testing its first-ever SUV model — now confirmed to be called the DBX — ahead of the finished car's unveiling in 2019.
Published 14 November 2018
One-off Mercedes CLK Lewis Hamilton tribute art car by Paul Karslake heading to auction

Lewis Hamilton tribute art car heading to auction

Painted to celebrate Lewis Hamilton becoming a five-time F1 champ, the one-off Mercedes-Benz CLK is expected to sell for £25,000 at auction.
Published 14 November 2018

Police arrest fake ambulance driver in Wales

South Wales Police have arrested a man after he was caught driving a fake ambulance.
Published 14 November 2018
Airbubbl in-car air purifier review by Will Dron for Driving.co.uk at The Sunday Times

Reviewed: Airbubbl, a new in-car air purifier

A new air purifier for cars could help protect drivers and passengers from the effects of polluted air. We get hands-on with the Airbubbl.
Published 13 November 2018

Top gear host Chris Harris crashes Porsche

The Top Gear host has emerged unscathed from a car crash in which the presenter's Porsche 911 struck the side of a pick-up truck.
Published 13 November 2018

Me and My Motor: Sharron Davies

Despite her success in the pool, including an Olympic silver medal and two golds at the Commonwealth Games, Sharron Davies says she never...
Published 11 November 2018
Autonomous cars could be allowed to break the speed limit

Autonomous cars could be allowed to speed

The Law Commission is investigating whether future laws should allow self-driving cars to break the speed limit under certain circumstances.
Published 09 November 2018
2019 BMW Z4: on sale date, prices, specifications and images

2019 BMW Z4: on sale date, prices, specifications

After a brief spell away, the BMW Z4 will returns to UK showrooms in 2019. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming roadster.
Published 08 November 2018