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Tesla to charge for connectivity after 8 years

Tesla is to begin charging for its Standard Connectivity service, reversing an older policy that saw new car buyers receive it free for life.
Published 27 July 2022

Why was Herbert Diess sacked as boss of VW?

Volkswagen has sacked its CEO, Herbert Diess, amid a series of crises at the company. Here's why.
Published 27 July 2022

Seized Ferrari 458 converted into police car

Crime doesn't pay ... that is unless you're the Czech police officer charged with driving this new addition to the fleet.
Published 27 July 2022

Mini Aceman concept unveiled

The Mini Aceman concept showcases the company's new design language and previews a new electric crossover due in 2024.
Published 26 July 2022
Dover port traffic queues

Channel-crossing chaos: what you need to know

A 'perfect storm' was blamed for travel chaos that saw some families trapped in their cars for up to 21 hours.
Published 26 July 2022

Paddy Hopkirk, legendary rally driver, has died

Paddy Hopkirk, the rally driver best known for his victory driving a Mini Cooper in the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally has died. He was 89.
Published 22 July 2022

Vettel pilots 100-year-old Aston

Sebastian Vettel has taken to the track driving a 100-year-old Aston Martin racing car to mark 100 years since Aston’s first Grand Prix entry.
Published 22 July 2022

Alpine E-ternité is an electric, convertible A110

Alpine has unveiled an electric convertible concept version of its lightweight A110, pointing the way toward the company's EV future.
Published 22 July 2022
2023 Honda Civic Type R

New Honda Civic Type R unveiled

The new Civic Type R debuts with a lighter body and a whole suite of mechanical tweaks, making it the fastest model yet.
Published 21 July 2022
Robert Llewellyn my petrol car hell

Robert Llewellyn: My petrol car hell

Robert Llewellyn hadn't driven a petrol car for 12 years ... until now. Here's his account of the experience.
Published 21 July 2022

Ford trials robotic charging stations

Ford has developed a robotic electric vehicle charging station that allows drivers to stay inside their cars while they charge.
Published 20 July 2022

TVR refuses to die — has plans for three EVs

TVR has not built a new car since 2006, but since the mid-2010s a plan has been underway to revive the brand with a new V8-powered Griffith.
Published 19 July 2022