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Le Mans countdown: our guide to the world's toughest...


Cars hitting 200mph in the dark, gentleman racers taking on F1 stars, and thousands of British fans: it could only be Le Mans
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Google’s driverless cars in new collision


Crash, bang, Google: the internet search giant has admitted that another of its self-driving cars has been in a collision
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London ‘pollution penalty’ may hit diesel cars...


Drivers of diesel cars could be hit with a “pollution penalty” every time they enter London
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Renault Captur recalled over brake issues


Renault is recalling 25,886 Captur models in UK over a fault that can reduce the effectiveness of the brakes...
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TVR, Gordon Murray and Cosworth: we interview Les Edgar...


It used to be said that any TVR sports car had a bark that was as severe as its bite. Noisy, fast and with road-holding that kept even the sharpest...
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German driver lucky to escape unhurt after driving...


In a battle between a British Challenger 2 tank and a Toyota Yaris there can be only one winner, as an 18-year-old German woman discovered yesterday.
Britax Advansafix review

Products: Britax Advansafix child seat review


The forward-facing Britax Advansafix offers amazing longevity and is suitable from around nine months to 12 years
Britax King II ATS review

Products: Britax King II ATS child seat review


The King II ATS is one of Britax’s top seats — and possibly the one Prince William will upgrade to at some point.
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Car of the week: Skoda Superb


You could be forgiven for thinking the humble estate car had gone the way of the Rolodex organiser
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Paul Hollywood: from star baker to star racer


The expression on Paul Hollywood’s face right now is best compared with that of a contestant on The Great British Bake Off who has just presented...
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Car hire firms to ignore driving convictions after...


Two of Britain’s largest car hire firms have said they will ignore a new government system for checking driving licence details because...
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Bright sparks devise cheaper battery for electric cars


A small British company claims to have cracked a problem that has stumped some of the world’s biggest car makers: how to make efficient batteries...