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Men four times more likely to rent a car than women

Men four times more likely to rent car than women

MALE motorists in the UK are four times more likely to rent a car than female drivers, according to new research.
Published 03 July 2018
Tesla Model 3 to make UK debut at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Tesla Model 3 to make European debut at Goodwood

The new Tesla Model 3 will make its European and UK debut at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month, the company has confirmed.
Published 03 July 2018

Me and My Motor: Midge Ure

Like a lot of Sixties children, Ure was in awe of all things American, and the big, albeit British Zephyr fuelled his dreams of owning a Buick...
Published 03 July 2018
Lewis Hamilton wears kilt for GQ cover to 'make amends' for mocking nephew for wearing dress

Lewis Hamilton wears kilt in photoshoot

Lewis Hamilton has appeared on the cover of British GQ wearing a kilt in response to the controversy that he sparked at Christmas, when he told...
Published 03 July 2018
2010 Ford Focus RS500 for sale for nearly £70,000

Used Ford Focus for sale — yours for £68,500

If you're in the market for a used Ford Focus, the price of this one might come as a shock — you'll get little change from £70,000.
Published 02 July 2018
Government reveals plans to spend £500k training instructors to teach cycling safety to learners

Government plans to spend £500k on cycle safety

The Department for Transport has unveiled plans to spend £500,000 training driving instructors to incorporate cycling safety into their lessons.
Published 02 July 2018

Texan smashes pick-up into supermarket.

A Texan motorist caused $500,000 (£379,540) of damage, and endangered lives, after smashing his pick-up truck straight through a supermarket.
Published 02 July 2018
AA says Learner drivers should have to prove they can spot pothole to pass test

The AA: Learners should be able to spot potholes

Learner drivers should have to prove they can spot and handle potholes to gain a licence, according to the AA.
Published 02 July 2018
Motorists warned against leaving pets in hot cars

Two dogs rescued from hot car in North Yorkshire

Drivers and dog owners have been warned not to leave dogs in hot cars.
Published 02 July 2018
Man clings to bonnet of car going at 70mph

Man clings to bonnet of car going at 70mph

A man was spotted riding on the hood of a car driving down Miami, Florida’s I-95 freeway at 70mph — and appeared to be talking into a mobile.
Published 02 July 2018
TOP 5: Cool new cars you can't buy in the UK

Five cool new cars you can't buy in the UK

It's natural to crave for what you can't have. For UK car enthusiasts, that manifests itself in ogling at cars that aren't sold in Britain.
Published 02 July 2018
Example buys fan new car to rapper's new album

Rapper steps in after fan can't play album in car

Musician Example has kept his promise to buy one of his fans a car – all so they could listen to his new album.
Published 02 July 2018