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Over a third of motorists lack confidence when driving

More than a third of motorists lack confidence

More than a third of UK drivers admit they feel scared, nervous or uneasy when they’re behind the wheel, a survey by Nissan has found.
Published 28 August 2018
Jaguar Land Rover trials "virtual eyes" in autonomous tech tests

Jaguar Land Rover trials autonomous “virtual eyes”

Jaguar Land Rover has fitted “virtual eyes” to autonomous pods, to see if they’ll have an impact on people’s confidence in self-driving cars.
Published 28 August 2018

Video: Irate customer sets petrol station on fire

A livid petrol station customer sought revenge for what he perceived as poor service, by setting the forecourt on fire.
Published 27 August 2018
The first ever RAC TT race at Goodwood Revival was a legend-laden thriller

Video: Relive Goodwood's first RAC TT thriller

The Goodwood Revival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. A perfect excuse, then, to relive the event's first Tourist Trophy race.
Published 24 August 2018
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VW Polo still sold with rear seat belt fault

Despite being recalled for a safety issue, the Volkswagen Polo is still being sold with a faulty rear seatbelt design.
Published 24 August 2018
Sunday Times Motor Awards 2018 - best family cars vote now to win a holiday in Dubai

Motor Awards: Vote for your best family car

Voting is open in The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2018. Here is a rundown of the Family Car of the Year contenders, as selected by our experts.
Published 24 August 2018
Here are the real reasons four out of five drivers are distracted behind the wheel

Real reasons drivers distracted behind wheel

A survey has found most drivers are unfocused when driving — with a quarter of motorists admitting the distractions nearly caused a crash.
Published 24 August 2018
Truck shoves Mercedes sports car down motorway

Video: Truck shoves Mercedes a mile down motorway

Police in Texas are investigating an unusual incident where a lorry shunted a Mercedes convertible for a mile along a highway.
Published 24 August 2018
Audi PB18 e-tron electric supercar concept has a driver’s seat that slides to central position for track use

Audi PB18 e-tron concept supercar revealed

Audi has revealed its latest electric car concept – a wild track car and long-distance electric cruiser in one transforming package.
Published 24 August 2018

Sunken amphibious car recovered from lake bed

A prototype amphibious car is being restored to its former glory, after being recovered from the bottom of a lake in the United States.
Published 23 August 2018
Father and son drive through forest fire on camping trip

Video: Father and son flee forest fire by car

Mobile phone footage captured a desperate attempt by a father and son to escape a raging wildfire in their car.
Published 23 August 2018
Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG convertible heading to auction

Rare 570bhp+ Mercedes convertible going to auction

One of the rarest and most extreme convertibles that Mercedes-Benz has ever produced will be rumbling its way onto the auction block next month.
Published 23 August 2018