The awkward moment a Golf R street racer launches in reverse, hits car behind


A video has been released showing a collision in Spain between two street racers, neither of whom were racing each other...
2019 BTCC preview: the cars, drivers, teams and calendar

2019 BTCC preview: the drivers, teams and calendar


The 2019 British Touring Car Championship kicks off at Brands Hatch on April 6-7, and it looks to be a cracking series.
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Drivers vote Skoda Octavia best new car of 2018


The Skoda Octavia has been voted best new car of 2018 in the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2018. Runners up were the BMW 1-series and the Peugeot...
BMW to 'finally' recall 312,000 cars in UK over electrical glitch that risks lives

BMW to recall 312,000 cars over electrical glitch


BMW has confirmed it is to recall an extra 312,000 cars in Britain over a "potentially fatal" electrical fault that can cause cars to...
Steph Houghton, Nissan Juke Nismo: Me and My Motor

Me and My Motor: Steph Houghton, captain of the England...


Steph Houghton, the captain of the England women’s football team, shot to fame when she scored the winning goal for Team GB against Brazil at Wembley...
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Letters of the week, January 31


This week: dazzling headlights, texting at traffic lights and VW emissions
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Test your knowledge: When was the first BMW 1-series...


An updated version of BMW's smallest car has just been launched, featuring very mildly tweaked styling and, crucially...
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News: Driving reveals the new car heroes that helped...


Models including the Mercedes A-class, Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta have emerged as the heroes of the new car showrooms as dealers celebrate 27 consecutive...
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Car clinic: What small hatchback is economical but...


Is it possible to buy a small hatchback that is economical but also good fun to drive? I have £8,000 to spend on a replacement for my tired Peugeot...
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Car Clinic: What car to replace my BMW 130i SE?


Our motoring expert helps a reader choose their next car