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Lorry rolls into Bristol harbour during filming of Stephen Merchant TV series

Published 22 October 2021
By David Mullen
A lorry and trailer have fallen into a harbour in Bristol during the filming on a new BBC comedy series.
US driver with crushed hands rescued after dialling 911 with her feet

Driver with crushed hands dials 911 with her feet

A quick-thinking driver found a clever way of contacting the emergency services, after trapping her hands while changing a tyre on her car.
Published 10 February 2020
Shocking X-ray scan shows the risks of resting your feet on a car dashboard

Why you shouldn't rest your feet on dashboard

Passengers who rest their feet on the dashboard on car journeys risk serious injuries, as this shocking X-ray scan all too clearly shows.
Published 27 January 2020

Study finds day you are most likely to crash car

A study by the leasing firm LeasePlan claims to have found the day of the week you're most likely to have a crash in your car.
Published 12 February 2019
James Mills journalist huge crash and rolls / flips video at Mini Challenge race practice during 2018 DTM meeting at Brands Hatch

Video: Spectacular Mini crash at Brands

It was obvious things were not exactly on track when the gravel loomed toward the driver’s window.
Published 14 August 2018
Bus driver leaves trail of devastation after Dartford crash. Copyright: Tony Brown

Bus driver leaves trail of devastation

A bus ploughed into dozens of cars in a busy town centre, creating a trail of devastation that left 16 people injured and astonished onlookers.
Published 30 May 2018
Police call for witnesses after classic car driver dies following hit-and-run

Call for witnesses after hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after classic car enthusiast who was the victim of a hit-and-run crash has died from his injur
Published 17 May 2018
BMW failed to act over electrical 'blackout' that risked the lives of its customers

BMW failed to act over safety fears on new cars

BMW failed to act on customer complaints and issue a recall for thousands of cars affected by a dangerous electrical fault that led to the death
Published 02 May 2018
Bridge crash creates world's first Range Rover Velar convertible

Crash creates first Range Rover Velar convertible

The Range Rover Velar has been acclaimed as one of the most stylish SUVs on the road, and some fans say the only thing that could be cooler is a
Published 30 April 2018
Video: split-second mistake highlights the dangers of track days

Watch Impreza smash into barrier on track day

When you own a nice car, it's tempting to take it to a track day and see what man and machine can do. But as one unlucky Subaru driver discovered
Published 26 April 2018
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Porsche parking fail as 911 smashes through wall

It is often said that Porsche drivers think they're better behind the wheel than other motorists on the road. Unfortunately for one owner, a spec
Published 06 April 2018
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Witness to sinking car tragedy to sue victims

A woman who helped to rescue a baby from a car that slid off a pier, killing five members of a family, is taking legal action against the victims
Published 04 April 2018
Citroën driver's failed Italian Job remake as car gets stuck on Abergavenny steps

Citroën driver's failed Italian Job remake

A famous car chase in classic film The Italian Job saw three Mini Coopers tackling dozens of flights of steps in Turin but a Citroën driver in...
Published 21 March 2018