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The Clarkson Review: 2017 Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost

The Clarkson Review: Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost

The right-hand-drive Ford Mustang has been on sale in Britain for a little while now, but I’m still always a bit surprised when I see one...
Published 05 April 2017
The Dom Joly review: Mini Countryman Cooper SD

The Dom Joly review: Mini Countryman Cooper SD

Is there anything more British than a Mini? Well, if I’m being pedantic, then, yes, there probably is: emotional insecurity, fear of public embar
Published 31 March 2017
New Chinese vehicle plant for Midlands signals dawn of electric black cab

Electric cabs on horizon as Midlands plant opens

Britain is to get two new vehicle plants in one. Geely of China has said its new factory in the Midlands will assemble hybrid black cabs and ...
Published 30 March 2017
Lorry driver jailed for four and a half years after killing student while on phone

Distracted lorry driver jailed for killing student

A lorry driver was jailed for four and a half years for causing the death of a “clever and artistic” 21-year-old woman by crashing into her broke
Published 28 March 2017
First Drive review: Bugatti Chiron

First Drive review: Bugatti Chiron

There is a moment driving the new Bugatti Chiron when you appreciate precisely what it is that the world’s wealthiest individuals are paying for.
Published 23 March 2017
Obituary: John Surtees

Obituary: John Surtees

The 1960s were the golden age of British motor racing, and the final grand prix of the 1964 Formula One season in Mexico City was a three-way sho
Published 20 March 2017
Me and My Motor: William Herbert, the Earl of Pembroke

Me and My Motor: the Earl of Pembroke

William Herbert was 26 years old, living in London and working as an industrial designer, when he suddenly inherited a £115m fortune, including a
Published 16 March 2017
Promised fines for ‘ghost roadworks’ vanish into thin air

Promised fines for ‘ghost roadworks’ vanish

Utility companies have persuaded ministers to retreat from plans to impose fines on them for abandoning roadworks over the weekend after complain
Published 15 March 2017
Vauxhall pensions to be cut by French owner PSA

Vauxhall pensions to be cut by French owner PSA

Vauxhall workers are likely to take a significant cut to their pensions before any decision about the long-term future of their jobs after the sa
Published 14 March 2017
Nigeria introduces psychiatric evaluation for jumping red lights

Jump a red light . . . you must be insane

To halt an epidemic of amber gamblers in Nigeria’s capital, authorities have taken to carting errant drivers off in ambulances...
Published 13 March 2017
Uber boss's back seat tirade is latest in string of setbacks for taxi hailing firm

Uber boss's back seat tirade is latest setback

Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of Uber, took what may have been the most expensive taxi ride of his life last month when he shouted...
Published 11 March 2017
Police giving rogue cyclists an easy ride

Police giving rogue cyclists an easy ride

Police were accused of turning a blind eye to antisocial cyclists last night after a sharp drop in the number of fines issued for jumping red...
Published 11 March 2017