Subscribe to The Times
Home > News

News

Driver branded 'irresponsible' after boasts of 90mph average speed from John O'Groats to Lands End

'Irresponsible' driver boasts of road speed record

Many drivers put their licences at risk by speeding but few choose to boast about it in public, and even fewer would advertise a 'record' average
Published 29 May 2018
Britain may have hit ‘peak car’ as young driver numbers fall sharply

Young drivers choose car subscription

Young drivers are continuing to steer away from car ownership in favour of a mobile phone-style monthly subscription, according to new data.
Published 29 May 2018
ELON-MUSK-has-been-urged-to-stop-criticising-media-720

Elon Musk outburst after Model 3 reviews

Tesla boss Elon Musk has been urged to stop criticising media organisations and focus on building cars, after the entrepreneur...
Published 25 May 2018

Ferrari F1 team being monitored by FIA at Monaco

The Ferrari Formula One team is being monitored by the FIA at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, as F1 bosses investigate claims that the Italian
Published 25 May 2018
Video: watch the crazy tilting wing of the wild Zenvo TSR-S supercar

Video: the crazy tilting wing of wild Zenvo TSR-S

When you are building bespoke supercars and must find your niche amongst Bugatti, Ferrari and Lamborghini, one way to stand out of the crowd is t
Published 24 May 2018
EU takes Britain to court over poor air quality 'from diesel emissions'

EU takes Britain to court over poor air quality

The UK is facing a multimillion-pound fine for breaching air quality limits after the European Commission referred it and five other nations to t
Published 24 May 2018
Money-no-object bespoke Ferrari SP38 twin-turbo revealed

Money-no-object bespoke Ferrari SP38 revealed

When you're one of the world's wealthiest individuals, you don't buy your Ferraris from your local dealer, running through the options list and h
Published 24 May 2018
James Bond Aston Martin DB5 driven by Pierce Brosnan in GoldenEye could sell for record £1.6m

GoldenEye DB5 could sell for record £1.6m

The Aston Martin driven by James Bond in GoldenEye could become the most expensive DB5 in the world when it is sold at auction this summer.
Published 23 May 2018
Female Uber passenger charged £119 for eight-mile journey after 43-mile round trip while she slept

Female Uber passenger charged £119 for eight miles

An Uber user says she was charged nearly £120 for an eight-mile journey after the driver took her on a 43-mile round trip via another county.
Published 23 May 2018
Jennie Gow drives a 1936 Lagonda LG45 Tourer ahead of the 2018 Classic and Sports Cars Show in association with Flywheel

Video: How to drive a £300,000 Lagonda

If you've ever wondered what it's like to drive a pre-war classic car, you're not alone. Many dream of the chance to relive the golden years...
Published 22 May 2018
Video: Nail technician clings to bump of fleeing customer's car

Video: Nail technician clings to customer's car

A reported disagreement in a car park in Jackson, Tennessee on Saturday between a nail shop technician and a customer descended into chaos...
Published 22 May 2018
Nico Rosberg Formula E Berlin E-Prix

Film star Emily Ratajkowski drives Formula E car

For many celebrities, the allure of motor racing is irresistible. The adrenaline rush of speeding past a chequered flag and the attraction of...
Published 22 May 2018