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Mark Harris behind the scenes at the Tesla Model 3 launch

Behind the scenes of Tesla Model 3 launch

In a glitzy ceremony at Tesla’s Silicon Valley factory on Friday night, Elon Musk handed over keys to the first 30 Model 3 electric cars to roll...
Published 29 July 2017
Is the new Rolls-Royce Phantom the best car in the world?

New Rolls-Royce Phantom price, photos, details

The brief was simple: build the best car in the world. For Rolls-Royce’s designers, engineers and fitters, the challenge was anything but straigh
Published 27 July 2017
What you need to know about government diesel scrappage and nitrogen dioxide reduction

Non-electric cars to be banned from 2040 (updated)

All cars sold in the UK from 2040 will be electrified, the government has announced, in a bid to remove conventiona diesel and petrol vehicles...
Published 27 July 2017
James May: 2040 date is too soon for shift to electric cars

James May: 2040 is too soon for electric cars

Motoring journalist and The Grand Tour presenter James May has questioned whether banning the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040...
Published 26 July 2017
Howard Donald interview ahead of the Take That singer's celebrity race at the 2017 Silverstone Classic, for Sunday Times Driving's Me and My Motor

Me and My Motor: Howard Donald

It’s fair to say Howard Donald is a little nervous about taking part in this weekend’s celebrity race at this weekend's Silverstone Classic.
Published 26 July 2017
Government to announce diesel car scrappage scheme 'within days'

Government to announce diesel scrappage scheme

A diesel car scrappage scheme will be announced "within days", according to reports, as the government scrambles to reduce air pollution.
Published 25 July 2017
Millions of German car owners may be owed compensation in BMW, Daimler, VW cartel claims

BMW, VW and Mercedes accused of cartel

Millions of motorists could be owed compensation after the EU launched an investigation into alleged collusion between BMW, Daimler and VW.
Published 25 July 2017
Me and My Motor: Jason Kenny, Olympic cyclist

Me and My Motor: Jason Kenny

Jason Kenny, the six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, is relaxing trackside. But this isn’t a velodrome, he’s at Silverstone, practising...
Published 24 July 2017
Video captures the shocking moment a tornado throws around a car in New York

Video: New York tornado throws car into air

With its immaculately manicured front lawns and the homes’ perfectly presented porches, it looks like a film set from a feel-good Hollywood flick
Published 21 July 2017
As Vauxhall launches the new Insignia GSi, here are five fast Vauxhalls that set roads on fire

Five fast Vauxhalls that set roads on fire

Not all drivers after a sports saloon choose an Audi, BMW or Mercedes. Rewind by a couple of decades, and you’ll return to an era when...
Published 21 July 2017
Mercedes recalls three million diesel cars made since 2011 over toxic emissions

Mercedes recalls 3m diesel cars

Just days after Mercedes-Benz boasted of record-breaking sales, its reputation has suffered a dent. The firm is recalling 3m diesel cars ...
Published 19 July 2017
UK traffic

9m drivers to cause holiday chaos

As school holidays start across the UK and summer staycations get under way, a staggering 9m cars are expected on the roads this weekend
Published 17 July 2017