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I'm a 6ft 4 antiques expert - I've sold more than 50 Minis for a total of £700k, here's my tips to make profit...

Phil's Mini venture started out during a Covid-hit 2021. At the age of 26, he took his love for this favourite film, the 1969 blockbuster, The Italian Job, and turned it into his next business venture.


Car owners could lose thousands as insurance ‘safety net’ is suspended

At the end of April, car buyers will lose a valuable safety net that could cost them thousands of pounds. That’s when the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will stop companies selling GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance. This add-on cover is bought by drivers worried that if their motor is written off by an insurer, their insurance settleme...


The latest Helldivers 2 order finally gives us a break from squashing bugs and turns us west to stop the Automatons enacting 'the reclamation' and... oh, oh no

"Cy-ber-stan. Can't keep 'er down."


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


Best family SUVs to buy in 2024

SUVs are hugely popular family cars. We round up 10 of the best, including the Audi Q5, Kia Sportage and Peugeot 3008.


Are electric cars too heavy for British roads, bridges and car parks?

Cars have a weight problem. Consider the Mini, designed to save precious fuel during rationing; it has ballooned in size. It is not alone. Cars have got bigger and bigger, with the rise of the SUV only accelerating the trend. Electric cars might look the same (for now) but they have one important difference: a heavy battery. Our EV mythbusters series has taken a wild ride through the common (but often misinformed) criticisms of electric cars,...


12 hours in a Porsche Cayenne V8: is an SUV really the best GT?

We say auf wiedersehen to the petrol Cayenne with a dash around the Scottish border in the new V8 S


Mother of terminally ill son pleads for return of stolen modified van

The mother of a terminally-ill teenager is pleading for the return of his specially modified van which was stolen earlier this week.


Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.


Lexus has facelifted its big fancy boat

Is it called a facelift in the boating world? Who knows, but this posh Lexus yacht is worth a look


Driving these 10 car brands will make others think you’re wealthy


45 people killed in bus crash in South Africa – girl, 8, the sole survivor

More than 40 people have died after a bus veered off a bridge on a mountain pass in South Africa and crashed down onto rocks some 50 metres below.


The best and worst diesel cars in history

From early record breakers to modern performance cars, these are the highlights from the diesel engine’s story.


I want to convert my garage - do we need planning permission to replace the door with a window?

We have an integral garage and I wish to replace the door with a window and brickwork under the window. The garage is only used as a storage. Do I need planning permission?


Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse so quickly? Engineering experts explain tragic structural failure

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse so quickly? Engineering experts explain tragic structural failure - Bridges usually have protections to keep them safe from collisions, experts say – but the huge force of the ‘Dali’ might have overwhelmed them


Every new car worth waiting for coming later in 2024 and beyond

Don’t buy a new car until you’ve read our ultimate guide to the cars coming soon


Honda Clarity FCV

Honda’s fuel cell flagship reaches its second generation, but is the world ready?


An actual flying car is one step closer to reality

The AirCar gets licensed for production


Jaguar C-X75 supercar finally made road-legal

Designer Ian Callum's firm has heavily re-engineered one of the stunt cars from film Spectre


Should you consider the electric Mini Countryman instead of the racy petrol version? RAY MASSEY gives his verdict

Bosses promise an 'electrified go-kart' experience with the flexibility of the largest and most spacious Mini on the market. But does the new Countryman Electric live up to the hype?


Ferrari urged to hand ‘blank cheque’ to Max Verstappen for his ‘three-tenth’ advantage

A blank cheque for Max Verstappen will still be cheaper than trying to find "three-tenths" in a car...


A brief history of the Rover V8

We look at the highlights, and lowlights, of the mighty 3.5-litre 'Buick' V8


Mercedes W15 ‘clue’ discovered with Adrian Newey warning issued – F1 news round-up

We have a fresh batch of key Formula 1 headlines to bring you!


Lamborghini has a new logo, and it’s… radically similar to the old one

Spot the difference! Lambo has changed its logo to look a bit less early Noughties…


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


21 surprising rebadged cars

Badge engineering is the practice of rebranding an existing car as something new. We pick out some of the best examples


Mercedes discover W15 ‘clue’ with key set-up clarification confirmed

"It can be either quick and dirty or a little more involved and a bit more complicated."


Bentley launches Bentayga Mulliner to offer the "ultimate in comfort and space"

Promotion: Bentley's bespoke commissioning division, Mulliner, has unveiled its flagship SUV that aims to combine the performance of a supercar with the comfort of a limousine. Designed to offer the "ultimate in comfort and space", the Bentayga Mulliner builds on the brand's focus on prestige, presence and personalisation. The car aims to provide high levels The post Bentley launches Bentayga Mulliner to offer the "ultimate in comfort and space"...


10 massively overrated fast Fords

Many fast Ford cars are rightly revered. But some – including the Fiesta XR2i and Tickford Capri – fall short of the mark.


Chinese company Xiaomi releases first electric vehicle

Xiaomi is pushing into the overseas market by selling lower-priced models of their new electric vehicle. The US and EU have launched investigations into the Chinese EV industry.


Old-school thrilling cars – from just £1000

As the world goes digital, we salute a large bunch of analogue classics that we'll miss in the brave new world


The most unlikely cherished classic car: Time-warp Morris Ital with 4,550 miles on the clock heads to auction - and could sell for £10k...

It's not uncommon for car owners to keep a particular vehicle for decades and cherish it for as long as possible, often in the hope that its value will soar. But it seems unlikely for the Morris Ital.


Don’t fancy a new G-Wagen? The EMC 250GD Wolf could be your calling

In essence a restored 1990 G-Wagen, the Wolf starts from £130,000


12 best carpet cleaners for removing stains

Remove stubborn stains and dirt from your carpet with these miracle-working machines


The junkyard gems of Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona

Let's take a look at some abandoned classics that are far more than meets the eye


Transformers: Cars that changed into something quite different

Take a look at these shape-shifters who, despite being related, are poles apart


29 car brands we’d like to bring back

Over the years, we’ve waved goodbye to some great carmakers. Here are some we wish would rise again, along with others that already have.


20 of the most popular country songs performed by Black musicians

Like many popular genres, country music began with Black people. Keep scrolling to read up on 20 of the most popular country songs by Black artists today.


The cars that are our guilty pleasures

We'd rather not tell anyone about this lot... but we can't resist


Mythbusting the world of EVs: are people turning back to petrol?

Do people really go back to combustion engines after living with an EV?


This e-motorbike provides a shockingly fun and functional commuting experience

Himiway's new C5 e-motorbike puts a spin on urban mobility


Volkswagen goes large with its new ID.7

Volkswagen goes large with its new ID.7 - The large, five-door hatchback is a car for grown-ups


Excellent yet still affordable future classics

Autocar recommends the future classics you should snap up before collector status sets in


40 coolest cars of the 1980s

We celebrate the original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth and round-up the most exciting cars of its era.


Mercedes has stuck its four-cylinder A45 engine into the AMG GT

Blimey, the AMG GT is now available with a four-pot engine. What has the world come to?


The weird, weird world of forgotten car accessories

Need some inflatable seats for your car or a felt safety cap to protect your bonce? There was a time when you could buy such things…


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...


The Maserati MC20 Dakar is the unofficial answer to the Lamborghini Sterrato

With more body armour and a roof box, could this conceptual render become the next big supercar-turned-rally-raider?


Volkswagen Tiguan review: The best-selling SUV is back - is it better than ever?

Can the best-selling VW Tiguan third generation model be even more universally liked that its predecessor? We test drove the much-loved family SUV to find out.


Top 10: used cars everyone should own once

A guide to the models you need to own, including the Porsche 911, Land Rover Defender and Mazda MX-5