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BMW to 'finally' recall 312,000 cars in UK over electrical glitch that risks lives

BMW to recall 312,000 cars over electrical glitch

BMW has confirmed it is to recall an extra 312,000 cars in Britain over a "potentially fatal" electrical fault that can cause cars to...
Published 09 May 2018
Air pollution blamed for 7m deaths every year worldwide

Air pollution blamed for 7m deaths every year worl

Air pollution causes seven million deaths a year, according to the latest figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Published 09 May 2018
BMW ‘gave wrong facts’ on fatal electrical fault

BMW ‘gave wrong facts’ on fatal electrical fault

BMW broke the law by not telling the government safety agency about a fault in thousands of its cars that led to the death of a former Gurkha, th
Published 09 May 2018
Expert says drivers should stay out of petrol station shops and pay at the pump to avoid obesity

Drivers: pay at the pumps to avoid obesity

No driver can miss the shelves laden with chocolate and sweets that surround petrol station kiosks. Carefully positioned to encourage shoppers to
Published 09 May 2018
America could save nearly 100 lives a year after reversing cameras made mandatory — will UK follow suit?

US makes backup cameras mandatory, UK to follow?

All new cars built for American drivers must now include a reversing camera as standard, which could herald the introduction of the same rule...
Published 08 May 2018
Self-steering systems to shut down after one minute if drivers take hands off the wheel

Hands on the wheel: self-steering car rule change

The latest new cars in showrooms are a technology fan’s dream and are seen by the average driver as a way to make the process of driving less...
Published 08 May 2018
Cars without 50-mile electric range could be banned from 2040

Cars from 2040 to have 50-mile electric range

The government is said to be considering a ban of any petrol or diesel-powered hybrid car that is unable to travel 50 miles on battery power.
Published 08 May 2018
American bought mints at petrol station, then cop pulled gun on him

Man buys mints at petrol station, cop pulls gun

CCTV captured the moment a man from Southern California was given the fright of his life after buying a pack of mints at a petrol station.
Published 08 May 2018

Products: Car tyre compressor / inflator reviews

Unless you're a scientist specialising in rubber compounds, tyres probably aren't that interesting to you. They should be...
Published 08 May 2018
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Meet the new Brabham BT62 hypercar

At a time when the UK is teetering on the brink of recession, some drivers may wonder who would buy a new car that costs £1.2m and cannot be driv
Published 04 May 2018
Kia's electric Niro promises more than 280 miles per charge

Kia's electric Niro promises 236 miles per charge

Kia's quiet revolution is continuing with the announcement of a new, pure-electric version of the Niro, its compact SUV that rivals the...
Published 04 May 2018
Karen Brady Me and My Motor

Me and My Motor: Karren Brady

Karren Brady, the businesswoman, life peer and star of The Apprentice, can afford to splash out on nice cars — but that doesn’t mean they are...
Published 04 May 2018