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Used cars sales more than double

The used car market recorded one of its best ever quarters this year as more people seek personal mobility.
Published 10 August 2021
Didi Global

Call to ban Chinese Didi app over spying

Fears over Chinese spying has led MPs to demand an outright ban on Didi Global, a ride-hailing app for smartphones that is set to rival Uber.
Published 09 August 2021
Car salesman jailed for exposing himself to female colleague in showroom

Car salesman jailed for exposing himself

A former used car salesman has been sentenced to six months in prison and seven years on the sex offender register for exposing himself.
Published 09 August 2021
MOT

Drivers advised to book September MOT early

Owners of cars with an MOT due in September this year are being advised to quickly book an appointment to avoid missing out due to a major surge.
Published 09 August 2021
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25

Porsche reveals limited edition extreme track car

Porsche and Manthey Racing have been working together, and winning, for 25 years, and here comes a special edition trackday-only 911 GT2 to celeb
Published 06 August 2021
Europcar's VW Crafters

VW to buy Europcar

The Volkswagen Group has launched a £2.4-billion takeover bid of leading car rental firm Europcar.
Published 06 August 2021
Valentino Rossi

Rossi to swap two wheels for four

Valentino Rossi is retiring from MotoGP, but eyeing a switch to car racing in the GT3 endurance class and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Published 06 August 2021
President Biden

Biden aims for 50% electric cars by 2030

President Biden has announced a plan to advance America’s take-up of more environmentally-friendly vehicles, including a zero-emissions target.
Published 06 August 2021
Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R values soar

The closure of Honda’s UK manufacturing plant in Swindon has unexpectedly resulted in an increase in the value of new and used examples of the Ci
Published 05 August 2021
Morgan Plus Four CX-T

Morgan’s £200k off-roader

Morgan, the British manufacturer of distinctly classic looking sports cars, has taken the wraps off an extreme new limited-edition model called t
Published 05 August 2021
Three car-branded cologne eau de toilettes for 2021 from Bentley, Porsche and Ford reviewed

Tested: Three car-branded eau de toilettes

We test three top fragrances including Bentley Momentum Unbreakable, Porsche Design Pure and Ford Mach-Eau, and include details about their scent
Published 04 August 2021
2022 F1 car

Does F1 have an electric future?

Film asks, as we enter a new era of pure-electric motoring, what does the future hold for petrol-powered F1?
Published 04 August 2021