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Seaplane-rescuing tour bus strands itself on Australian beach

Watch as a bus rescuing a seaplane gets stranded

A NORMAL day at the beach involves building sand castles, jumping the waves and watching little white fluffy clouds pass overhead. But for visito
Published 31 July 2018
Me and my motor: Lee Child, crime writer

Me and My Motor: Lee Child, crime writer

Lee Child, the bestselling crime writer, began his motoring life, suitably enough, in the back of a police car. “The first car we had as..."
Published 30 July 2018
You can now drive Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes F1 car in Gran Turismo Sport

Lewis Hamilton's 2017 F1 car now in GT Sport

GT Sport-playing Lewis Hamilton fans have extra reason to rejoice after his win yesterday, as his 2017 F1 car is now in the PS4 racing game.
Published 30 July 2018

Man sandwiched between cars in road rage brawl

A tussle between motorists in New York resulted in a man being crushed between two cars.
Published 30 July 2018
Five used convertibles

Five used convertibles from £4,000-£35,000

Recent showers excepted, summer 2018 has been a bit of a scorcher for us. Why not enjoy it with a shiny drop-top in which to drive around.
Published 30 July 2018
Keep annual MOT test — but not for the reasons you think, says road safety expert

Opinion: Keep MOT — but not for reasons you think

A report from an independent think tank concluded that the MOT test is “outdated” and should be scrapped. We asked an expert what he thought.
Published 30 July 2018

Maserati Birdcage to reach £1m+ at auction

An extensively rebuilt example of Maserati's iconic "Birdcage" racing car is going under the hammer next week, as the headline lot at an upcoming
Published 27 July 2018
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ nurburgring record video

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ takes 'Ring record

Lamborghini has reclaimed the production car lap record at the Nurburgring, courtesy of a stonking time set in its Aventador SVJ supercar.
Published 27 July 2018
Zhao Deli flying motorcycle from China

Chinese drone engineer shows off flying motorbike

Flying cars from exciting tech start-ups may be the new hot thing for billionaire investors, but put a humble engineer in a shed...
Published 27 July 2018
Jacques Villeneuve accuses Lewis Hamilton of "portraying himself like he is Jesus"

Villeneuve: Hamilton "portrays himself like Jesus"

The ex-F1 driver Jacques Villenueuve has criticised Lewis Hamilton of "portraying himself on social media like he is Jesus".
Published 26 July 2018
105mph in a 40 limit: teenage biker caught by own helmet camera

105mph in a 40 limit: biker caught on own camera

A teenage motorcyclist has been found guilty of excessive speeding, after footage from his own helmet camera showed him doing 105mph along an...
Published 26 July 2018
Migrant found hiding underneath motorhome for four days

Migrant clung to underside of motorhome

A Sudanese migrant managed to endure an arduous 350-mile journey into the UK, after squeezing himself into a tight spot underneath a motorhome.
Published 26 July 2018