One in seven drivers would jump a level crossing
One in seven drivers would jump a level crossing
Drivers risking lives, as well as three penalty points, by jumping level crossing lights. New campaign and video highlight dangers
Motorway petrol stations face pricing enquiry
Motorway petrol stations face pricing enquiry
Analysis of average fuel prices shows motorway service areas force drivers to pay through the nose for petrol and diesel
VinFast SUV and saloon launch at Paris Motor Show
VinFast SUV and saloon launch at Paris Motor Show
Vietnamese car maker showcases new models with styling from Pininfarina
Severn Bridge tolls to be scrapped on 17 December
Severn Bridge tolls to be scrapped on 17 December
The move is estimated to save regular users £1,400 a year, and boost the local economy by £100m a year
Electric car charging may lead to blackouts
Electric car charging may lead to blackouts
Scottish energy manager says electric vehicle charging could cause blackouts if network investment is held back
New Mazda electric car to get rotary range-extender tech
New Mazda electric car to get rotary range-extender tech
Mazda’s compact Wankel rotary engine will be used to charge batteries in future EV; company confirms pure EV also headed for production
Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine failures
Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine failures
Ford to pay repair costs for overheating 1.0-litre EcoBoost engines, and will “re-examine previous cases”
Plug-in hybrid car sales stopped amid WLTP delays
Plug-in hybrid car sales stopped amid WLTP delays
Tough new WLTP tests see PHEVs withdrawn from sale as manufacturers prioritise certification of volume-selling models
New Ford and Vodafone tech warns of emergency vehicles
New Ford and Vodafone tech warns of emergency vehicles
Ford and Vodafone are testing a system to alert drivers of upcoming incidents, and instruct them to clear path for emergency services
No-deal Brexit will require insurance Green Cards in EU
No-deal Brexit will require insurance Green Cards in EU
Government’s contingency planning flags insurance issue; motoring body warns of “restrictions that go straight back to the 1960s”
Emergency vehicles could go electric and autonomous
Emergency vehicles could go electric and autonomous
Health body says organisations should choose low-emission vehicles, while Motorola files patent for self-driving police cars-cum-courtroom
Ultimate Jaguar XJ road test: XJ6, XJ12, XJ40 and XJR 575
Ultimate Jaguar XJ road test: XJ6, XJ12, XJ40 and XJR 575
We take a drive through the Jaguar XJ's history, sampling Sir William Lyons’ XJ6 and the Queen Mother’s XJ12 S1 amongst others
BMW develops new insurance rating for semi-autonomous cars
BMW develops new insurance rating for semi-autonomous cars
German car maker and insurance company Swiss Re devise algorithm that takes advanced safety features into account
Long-term test review: SEAT Arona FR
Long-term test review: SEAT Arona FR
Final report: the SEAT Arona SUV crossover is a great all-rounder, but we’ve struggled to bond with it in its time on our fleet
UK refrigerated truck emissions equal to 1.8 million cars
UK refrigerated truck emissions equal to 1.8 million cars
Our investigation uncovers the £100 million Government subsidy for heavily polluting diesel refrigeration generators fitted to HGVs
Jaguar Land Rover boss warns no-deal Brexit could cost jobs
Jaguar Land Rover boss warns no-deal Brexit could cost jobs
Ralf Speth tells conference “we will not be able to build cars if the motorway to and from Dover becomes a car park.”
UK aims to lead the world in low emissions transport
UK aims to lead the world in low emissions transport
PM earmarks £106 million for battery tech and green vehicles, says she wants Britain “leading from the front” with zero-emissions cars
80mph limits held back by “public opinion”, says road chief
80mph limits held back by “public opinion”, says road chief
Highways England chief executive says some motorways could operate at 80mph, but that shift looks unlikely
Most congested UK cities (excluding London) revealed
Most congested UK cities (excluding London) revealed
Experts sidestep the gridlocked Capital in their countdown of the 10 most traffic-clogged cities in the UK
Toyota recalls a million Prius and C-HRs over fire risk
Toyota recalls a million Prius and C-HRs over fire risk
32,393 UK cars are affected, but the majority of the recalled cars are located in Japan and America
Government invests £10m in digital tech to beat roadw
Government invests £10m in digital tech to beat roadw
New Street Manager planning system could work with Google Maps and Waze to help drivers avoid roadworks and traffic jams
Ford Mondeo safe for now as company seeks to stem losses
Ford Mondeo safe for now as company seeks to stem losses
As rumours circulate of the Mondeo’s demise, Ford admits its European operations require a “major redesign”
Petrol and diesel cars banned from areas in London
Petrol and diesel cars banned from areas in London
Two London boroughs have launched Ultra Low Emission Streets banning petrol and diesel cars during peak hours
Pedal car for adults: bringing exercise to your commute
Pedal car for adults: bringing exercise to your commute
Looking for exercises to do in the car? We try a one-off car controlled by bicycle-style pedals
Hangovers can make you unsafe to drive
Hangovers can make you unsafe to drive
Academic study reveals attention and driving abilities were impaired during a hangover, even after alcohol has left the system
Police could take tougher approach to speeding
Police could take tougher approach to speeding
Chief constable says 10 per cent plus 2mph buffer zone guideline gives the impression “it is OK to speed”
Ford Go Faster: stunt car driving experience
Ford Go Faster: stunt car driving experience
Driving a stunt car on camera is the ideal way to learn real-life car control. We find out more on Ford’s Go Faster driving experience
Highways England to test “in-vehicle signage” on A2 and M2
Highways England to test “in-vehicle signage” on A2 and M2
Trial for connected and autonomous vehicles will display road signs on screens inside cars
Electric bikes and micro vehicles could replace vans
Electric bikes and micro vehicles could replace vans
Department for Transport says “a wave” of electric cargo bikes, vans, and micro vehicles could replace vans in UK cities
Car makers may already be manipulating new emissions tests
Car makers may already be manipulating new emissions tests
European Commission says manufacturers may be increasing emissions artificially so future limits are easier to meet
England's best and worst motorway services revealed
England's best and worst motorway services revealed
Norton Canes on the M6 toll gets the best rating, but M25’s Thurrock services most heavily criticised by customers
Electric car charging could cost more at peak times
Electric car charging could cost more at peak times
Ofgem says 60 per cent more electric cars could be charged up if owners plug in during off-peak periods
UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance launches
UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance launches
By Miles sees drivers pay per-mile rate plus flat annual fee to cover their car, targeting those driving less than 7,000 miles per year
LEGO Bugatti Chiron: how was the 3,599-piece model designed?
LEGO Bugatti Chiron: how was the 3,599-piece model designed?
We find out how LEGO turned the Bugatti Chiron hypercar into a beautifully detailed scale model