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New road markings mean slow down for average-speed...

You know average-speed cameras are here to stay when they get their own special road markings
Published 24 August 2015
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All-new 2016 Nissan NP300 Navara pick-up details and...

Having launched its first pick-up in 1935, Nissan should know a thing or two about them by now so its all-new 12th generation Navara ...
Published 24 August 2015
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Chris Evans could bring "zoo" format to Top Gear

The BBC may ditch Top Gear’s familiar three-man line-up for a more informal “gang” of presenters when Chris Evans, the new host, takes over.
Published 23 August 2015
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Test your knowledge: Which pop star referred to the...

The word "viva" crops up commonly enough in song lyrics: Coldplay's Chris Martin sang "Viva la Vida", the Spice Girls exclaimed "Viva Forever" and...
Published 21 August 2015
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Steve McQueen's Porsche 911 Turbo sells for £1.25m...

More than $400m (£255m) changed hands during this year’s Pebble Beach auction week, the most yet spent in the event’s 65-year history
Published 20 August 2015
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Audi eyes range of more than 310 miles with electric...

Look out, Tesla: Audi is preparing to launch an electric SUV between the Q5 and Q7 in size, with a range of more than 310 miles
Published 19 August 2015

Me and My Classic Motor: Volkswagen Beetle

One day in the summer of 2006 I was perusing the online classified ads when I stumbled upon “Emily”
Published 17 August 2015
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Driving up prices: Uber gives MPV sales a boost

Sales of the humble people carrier have received a boost from an unexpected quarter: drivers of Uber minicabs
Published 17 August 2015
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Car of the week: Lamborghini Aventador SV roadster

With a top speed of more than 217mph, the Aventador SV roadster can give a Formula One car a run for its money
Published 17 August 2015
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Letters of the week, August 16

This week: taxing historic vehicles, Operation Stack, collisions v accidents, overtaking on the left, lane hogging and the Jebel Hafeet road
Published 17 August 2015
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The battle of the super SUVs: BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90...

British drivers have fallen for the SUV, and three upgraded models look set to deepen their ardour. But which is best at ferrying your loved ones...
Published 17 August 2015
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Meet Britain's road maintenance volunteers

A cash-strapped council is leaving verges uncut, minor potholes unfilled and litter uncleared, relying on an army of local volunteers to step into...
Published 17 August 2015