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Undercover police ride bicycles and don Lycra to catch dangerous drivers

Cyclist that reported rule-breaking driver charged

Dave Clifton was charged with riding a cycle on a road without due care and attention after catching a rule-breaking driver on his helmet camera.
Published 26 February 2024
Renault 5 E-Tech electric

New electric Renault 5 revealed in full

Renault has taken the wraps off the new 5 E-Tech Electric, a 250-mile EV taking inspiration from the original of the 1970s.
Published 26 February 2024
Fiat 600e

Fiat calls for EV grant re-introduction

Fiat has said “more needs to be done” by the UK government if it wants to achieve its target of 80 per cent of new car sales being EVs by 2030.
Published 21 February 2024
A headlight being tested at Ring Automotive's laboratory in Leeds

'Many' aftermarket headlight bulbs are illegal

A leading supplier of car lighting and electrics has warned that many headlight bulbs currently on the market in the UK are not road compliant.
Published 21 February 2024
Dacia Spring

Dacia Spring EV details revealed

The Dacia Spring is a compact new electric hatchback with a 137-mile range and it’s coming to the UK later this year.
Published 21 February 2024
Tony with Young Driver Corsa

Nine-year-old amputee fulfils driving dream

Schoolboy Tony Hudgell, who has two prosthetic legs, was able to drive a specially adapted Vauxhall Corsa on a closed course in Kent.
Published 20 February 2024
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

VW ID.7 Tourer estate gets 425-mile range

The new Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is based on the recently launched ID.7 fastback but offers greater practicality.
Published 19 February 2024
Official UK Highway Code book

Most drivers don't re-read Highway Code

A new survey of British drivers has found that the majority have not revisited the Highway Code since passing their driving test.
Published 19 February 2024
F1 2024 teams and drivers guide: Stake F1 car launch image

F1 2024 drivers and teams guide

The 2024 F1 season is just around the corner. Here's our guide to the teams and drivers.
Published 16 February 2024
SAIC Volkswagen factory

VW considers future with China over 'slavery'

Volkswagen has confirmed it is in talks with its partner in China after a German newspaper reported alleged evidence of forced labour.
Published 15 February 2024
Lewis Hamilton picture with white helmets as he launches competition to for young people to design one for 2024

Lewis Hamilton launches helmet design comp

Young fans of the seven-times world champion are being invited to create a design that will be added to one of Hamilton’s helmets.
Published 15 February 2024
Ora Funky Cat

Chinese EV pricing could be investigated

Trade Remedies Authority says it’s watching for evidence of price-fixing in Chinese electric cars.
Published 14 February 2024