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Petrol and diesel-powered cars could still be sold after 2040

Petrol and diesel cars might not be banned in 2040

A government minister has suggested petrol and diesel cars might not be totally banned by 2040, if the engines can be made efficient enough.
Published 14 June 2018

VW fined another €1bn for dieselgate

Volkswagen's 'dieselgate' penalty continues to grow, as German prosecuters fine the firm an additional €1bn for its role in the diesel crisis.
Published 14 June 2018
DVSA pushes for Mercedes-Benz to issue emissions recall

DVSA presses Mercedes-Benz to issue recall

Mercedes-Benz is being pressed by the DVSA to issue a UK recall, after after diesel "defeat devices" were found in some of its cars.
Published 14 June 2018
Sparks fly as Australian police deploy stinger twice in car chase

Sparks fly during car chase in Australia

Australian police have successfully captured a possible car thief in Queensland, after pursuing a stolen vehicle in a high speed car chase.
Published 14 June 2018
Why this WWII M3 Grant tank is riddled with bulletholes - see it at the Classic and Sports Car show in association with Flywheel

Video: Why this tank is riddled with bulletholes

If you've ever wondered what it's like to ride in a WWII tank, here's your answer: "It's physical, dirty, noisy ... and that's why we like it."
Published 13 June 2018
Nigerian man buries father in brand new BMW

Nigerian man buried in brand new BMW X5

A recently deceased man in Nigeria has been buried in an unusual alternative to a conventional coffin: a brand new BMW X5.
Published 13 June 2018
Auto Trader to give away free car every time England scores a World Cup goal

Auto Trader gifts free car with each England goal

Auto Trader's new competition will give away a free car every time England scores a goal in this year's FIFA World Cup.
Published 13 June 2018
Massive crash at Florida toll booth sends passenger flying

Video: Man flies through windscreen in crash

A huge accident has occurred on a turnpike in Florida, with the force of the crash sending one of the passengers flying out of the car.
Published 13 June 2018
Me and My Motor: Adrian Chiles, radio and TV presenter

Me and My Motor: Adrian Chiles

“Why do I need a racing car? My main priority is the hi-fi,” says Adrian Chiles of his BMW 520d.
Published 13 June 2018
Land Rover Discovery production to shift from Solihull to Slovakia

Land Rover Discovery production to leave UK

Production of the Land Rover Discovery premium SUV will be relocated to a factory in Slovakia, parent company Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed.
Published 13 June 2018
Guy Martin to restore and race ex-Senna and Rosberg Williams F1 car

Guy Martin to restore and race Williams F1 car

Isle of Man TT racer Guy Martin will restore and race a classic Williams F1 car ahead of next month's British Grand Prix.
Published 13 June 2018
Police officer praised for rescuing toddler on busy US highway

Video: police officer saves toddler on US highway

A police officer in Illinois has been commended for potentially saving the life of a toddler he found on a busy highway.
Published 13 June 2018