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Smart motorway roadworks speed limit to increase from 50mph to 60mph

Motorway works speed limit to increase to 60mph

The speed limit through smart motorway roadworks will be increased from 50mph to 60mph as part of a number of updates planned by Highways England
Published 08 April 2019
20mph speed limit to be enforced in London's Congestion Charge Zone by 2020

London introduces ULEZ £12.50 emissions charge

LONDON has introduced a new £12.50 daily charge for the most polluting vehicles in its latest initiative to improve air quality in the capital ci
Published 08 April 2019
Tesla owner uses car's 'Summon' mode to remove daughter's loose tooth

Man pulls out daughter’s tooth with a Tesla

It used to be common practise to extract a loose tooth with a length of string and a slammed door, but an enterprising Tesla owner has used...
Published 05 April 2019

BMW, VW, Mercedes accused of emissions collusion

Three German car making giants worked together to hinder the introduction of emissions-reducing technology, a European Commission report alleges.
Published 05 April 2019
Dash cam captures micro-scooter rider knocked down by car

Video: Micro-scooter rider knocked down by car

The shocking moment the rider of a micro-scooter was knocked down by a car in Austin, Texas, was captured on the dash cam of another vehicle.
Published 05 April 2019

How to watch the 77th Goodwood Members Meeting

Legendary racing cars will soon roar around the Goodwood Motor Circuit again, when the annual Members' Meeting begins this weekend.
Published 05 April 2019

Video: Drowsy HGV driver crashes off bridge

A lorry driver in Texas has shown the dangers of being behind the wheel while tired, after driving a goods vehicle off a bridge.
Published 04 April 2019
World Rallycross Supercars won't go pure-electric in 2021 after all

Rallycross won't go all-electric in 2021 after all

With too few car makers committing to the new rules the World Rallycross Championship has had to put its pure-electric plans on hold.
Published 04 April 2019
Toyota will let you use its hybrid tech royalty-free

Toyota drops royalty fees for electric car tech

By dropping the royalties on nearly 24,000 patents, Toyota hopes other car makers can accelerate their development of new electric cars.
Published 04 April 2019
2019 Ford Kuga: prices, specs, practicality and release date

2019 Ford Kuga: prices, specs and release date

The new, third-generation Ford Kuga looks set to pick up where its best-selling predecessors left off when the car goes on sale this year.
Published 04 April 2019
Buying Guide: Leading dash cam dashboard cameras reviewed (updated)

Buying guide: leading dashboard cameras (dashcams)...

The technology that has been safe-guarding the reputations – and insurance policies – of good drivers in Russia for many years is now beginning...
Published 03 April 2019
How many cryptic car clues can you spot here?

How many cryptic car clues can you spot here?

If you're a fan of tough motoring quizzes, you'll likely have a ball trying to decipher the demanding clues in this image.
Published 02 April 2019