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California's 'Turbo Roundabout' explained to Americans

Americans, meet roundabouts.

Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050

Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050 - The former Top Gear presenter said the electric car industry was not growing as fast as the world expected due to China holding back vital minerals

Playseat launches official F1-branded sim racing cockpit, endorsed by F1 drivers

Time to upgrade from that office chair with doorstops wedged under the wheels…

Heavy metal: Dodge Challenger Black Ghost vs Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The Challenger is dead, for now. Will the muscle car survive? We couldn’t leave California without a 1,300bhp grudge match

Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...

Battery breakthrough could eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicles

Battery breakthrough could eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicles - New process offers alternative to expensive lithium-ion batteries

Ask the Expert: Should I buy a spare wheel, or rely on tyre sealant?

Dear Alex, My 2010 Ford C-Max doesn’t have a spare wheel, which seems increasingly common these days. Should I buy a spare in case of a puncture, or get a can of tyre sealant and keep my fingers crossed? – TC Dear TC, Your C-Max probably wouldn’t have had a spare wheel when it was new – they were an optional extra – but it would have had a tyre inf...

Adrian Newey’s ‘strange’ warning should prompt F1 into 2026 rethink

The Red Bull design chief suggested 2026 will be a “strange formula” and he is not the only leading figure to have doubts.

Here are some of the greatest 16-cylinder cars ever made

Without doubt the most exotic engine configuration. But which are its greatest champions?

Jacques Villeneuve takes shot at Renault over ‘very dangerous’ Audi F1 2026 entry

"Are they joining the same way Renault/Alpine joined just to be part of F1 and make some image or to actually be racers?"

Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge

SPARROWS POINT, Md. (AP) — Nearly three weeks since Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed under the impact of a wayward cargo ship, crews are using the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to haul the wreckage to a nearby salvage yard. The heaviest section so far weighed about 450 tons (408 metric tons). In the salvage yard Monday morning, workers disassembled the metal trusses by attacking them with propane torches and a pair of giant...

Government to launch study to find out why drivers are increasingly being dazzled by headlights

A recent study by the RAC found four in five motorists said glare from other vehicle's lights is a growing problem and has been getting worse in recent years.

40 cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the McLaren F1 and a Bova Futura coach.

Best white trainers for women in 2024 from Nike, Adidas and more

Best white trainers for women in 2024 from Nike, Adidas and more - These neutral-toned trainers transcend trends

The ‘superyacht in the sky’ that could change sustainable travel

The ‘superyacht in the sky’ that could change sustainable travel - The first Airlander 10 service is set to fly by 2028

End of a British EV dream as US private equity giant buys gigafactory site

Blackstone has agreed to buy the 235-acre location in Northumberland (pictured), whch it plans to turn it into a data centre.

22 great used cars for £1,500

Can you buy a decent, roadworthy used car for less than £1,500? Of course you can. Here are our favourites.

20 Of The Greatest Pickup Trucks Ever Made

The best car from every dead car company

A journey into the highlights of car companies that have bitten the dust

Inside ‘the world’s least-visited country’ – where dirty cars are illegal and social media is banned

Move over Withings — 5 reasons why the Pininfarina Senso is my new favorite hybrid smartwatch

Created by Italian race car designers, the Pininfarina Senso is part fitness-focused smartwatch and part classy timepiece.

The new laws everyone needs to know before driving abroad this year

The new laws everyone needs to know before driving abroad this year - From clean air zones to alchol rules, this is what you need to know

The sports cars we totally forgot existed

Many sports cars are venerated, but these, not so much. Time to salute the fast cars time forgot

Graduate driving licences and sorting the pothole crisis once and for all: AA reveals its latest motoring manifesto

The AA's launched its motoring manifesto and is calling on the Government to act on its findings. Road safety, graduate licences, and better EV information were top concerns.

The Triumphs and Disasters of nameplate revivals

Which revivals got it right, and which fell criminally short? We look at the most famous winners - and losers

Ageing population blamed for surge in pensioners’ car insurance bills

Britain’s ageing population has been blamed for spiralling car insurance premiums for pensioners. Elderly motorists face being taken off the road by rapidly rising bills, with renewal quotes jumping by hundreds of pounds. Some have been denied insurance altogether, with premiums rising to record highs despite being among the “safest” drivers on the...

Potential Lewis Hamilton Mercedes replacement to sample F1 machinery for first time

Here are all the details you need as Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes 2025 audition reaches its crucial next stage...

Nine dead in India after bus and boating accidents

Nine dead in India after bus and boating accidents - Most of boat’s passengers children crossing river to go school

Tesla culls 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk grapples with falling sales

Tesla, led by billionaire Elon Musk (pictured), has been hit by subdued demand for electric vehicles and a price war with Chinese rivals.

The strangest car collection in the world

It may belong to an oil sheikh, but there's no room for supercars in this particular collection. We pay it a visit

Ranking every Pixar movie from worst to best

This list will help you avoid the stinkers in favor of some of the greatest, most touching movies ever made.

70 of the biggest questions about the universe and life answered

Because enquiring minds need to know...

Mercedes EQS: update brings 500+ mile range and standard-fit Hyperscreen

Bigger battery, more equipment, upright bonnet star: Merc gives its electric saloon a once over

Sleepers: The boring-looking cars with powerful engines

These cars are seriously quick without bragging about it - let's take a look at the ultimate Q cars

Is this the ultimate open-top super tourer? We take to the wheel of Aston Martin's £200K DB12 Volante

Aston Martin's DB12 Volante is a very good way to spend £200,000 in an instant. But is it the stand-out drop-top super tourer on the planet? RAY MASSEY has been testing it in the Cotswolds.

The Pininfarina Battista Reversario is a gorgeous revival of the Anniversario

Just two will ever be commissioned, blending a unique grey, white and blue colour scheme to represent ‘balance’

Photos Of Japan's Most Bizarre Car Culture

Discover the rebellious world of Bōsōzoku culture. From roaring motorcycles to vibrant cars, delve into the heart of this Japanese subculture and explore the impact of Bōsōzoku on modern society.

How to pass a road gritter without damaging your car

We explain how road gritters work and how to overtake them safely – minimising the risk of stone chips and other damage to your vehicle.

40 of the best sounding cars ever

From a V10 Lamborghini to a five-cylinder Ford Focus, we pick the road cars with the most exciting and evocative soundtracks.

Jaguar develops energy-storage unit using Range Rover batteries

By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) - Jaguar Land Rover has developed a mobile energy storage unit for sale in partnership with UK startup Allye Energy using used batteries from plug-in hybrid Range Rover models, the two companies said on Tuesday. The companies said a single Allye MAX Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) uses second-life batteries from seven Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in

Driver handed London Ulez fine for car parked in Manchester

Drivers are being given Ulez fines after cameras wrongly identified their vehicles as being in the charge zone. Motorists have contacted The Telegraph to report how they were sent fines for non-payment of the Ulez charge in London, despite a different vehicle being captured on the system’s cameras. In one case the owner was sent a fine relating to ...

The 42 worst car names ever

As Smart launches the ‘Hashtag 1’ – a car named after a social media tag – we delve into the worst car names of all time

How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory

The Ford Bronco initially was conceived and designed for rugged outdoorsy types, a two-door means of escape to nature from the bustling cities of mid-century America. But it had already been tamed and polished for suburbanites, with cruise control and air conditioning, by 1994, when O.J. Simpson cowered in the back of one, a handgun to his temple, as patrol cars followed it for about two hours in the California twilight. The model was...

Totally forgotten cars - but do you remember any of them?

Some were great, some not so much. But whichever the case, most of these cars were clean forgotten

27 clever hidden features in cars

Some of these features are useful, others are just fun. We reveal the secret surprises concealed in modern cars.

‘Istanbul flashback’ concerns raised as Chinese Grand Prix returns to F1

A newly resurfaced track with a chance of rain on a circuit F1 hasn't raced on for a while. Sounds like a familiar story from a few years ago...

More Red Bull revelations as one driver ‘was’ offered Sergio Perez’s race seat

There "was" reportedly one driver who did turn down a Red Bull approach...

Hybrid drivers exploit loophole to collect fuel and green tax breaks

Hybrid electric company cars are surging in popularity, with their uptake almost doubling in a year. The cars are considered green, and so they come with significant tax breaks via company salary sacrifice schemes, meaning drivers can save thousands of pounds by not having to pay income tax on the benefit-in-kind. But drivers are exploiting the dua...

Boeing defends 787 Dreamliner as safety concern reports by staff surge by 500%

A whistleblower is due to testify in US Congress after he claimed parts of the 787 were incorrectly fastened and could break apart in mid-flight over time

America’s historic bridges are under threat from GPS

America’s historic bridges are under threat from GPS - A neighbor’s security camera trained on the bridge has helped track down some errant drivers