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The 11 biggest mistakes you can make when booking a hire car

Car hire prices may have dropped back a little compared with last year, but they are still far higher than they were before the pandemic. Meanwhile, the long standing issues, which have been plaguing customers for years, continue. These include high pressure sales of over-priced extras at the pick up desk and unexpected and extortionate charges for...

2023-06-16T10:49:46Z

12 of the weirdest objects in space

Some of the most outlandish objects in the universe.

2024-04-19T01:14:03Z

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.

2024-04-15T11:20:17Z

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.

2024-03-29T06:20:13Z

52 supercars you’ve probably never heard of

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Pagani… all far too common to feature here. We explore some of the world’s strangest and most obscure supercars.

2024-04-15T06:55:12Z

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people

Tesla shares drop below $150, wiping out a year’s gains — three days days after Musk sacked 14k people - The price drop comes amid a difficult year for the electric vehicle company, which already lost $200bn in market value this year

2024-04-18T22:54:33Z

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.

2023-10-24T08:10:42Z

The top 10 brands that people don't pronounce correctly

A new study has revealed the top 10 brand names which are the most difficult to get right. Solopress, an online print company, has looked into how many people are searching for how to pronounce brand names using Google search volume data to find out the most commonly mispronounced around the world. There are a few some may expect to see make the to...

2024-04-09T13:55:50Z

24 great cars that nobody remembers

These are great cars that have somehow fallen off the radar, including the Honda Accord Type R, Isuzu Piazza and Citroen GS.

2023-12-18T07:49:08Z

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

2023-07-10T01:10:33Z

32 amazing race-bred road cars

Homologation specials are race or rally cars made road-legal. The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is just one example of this exotic breed…

2023-10-18T10:02:02Z

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

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

2024-03-04T05:04:24Z

Budget-friendly car maker Dacia launches seven-year warranty - and it's available for used vehicles too

Called Dacia Zen, it provides cover for up to seven years, as long as the owner has the vehicle serviced each year to allow for the warranty to roll-on.

2024-04-16T12:31:26Z

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.

2024-04-03T16:08:30Z

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...

2024-04-15T10:05:01Z

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.

2024-02-06T07:44:58Z

Watches: why are there so many timepieces that fly under the radar?

You’ve heard of the Breitlings, Rolexs and TAGs of the world, but what about the rest?

2024-04-16T04:02:54Z

LEVC’s new L380 MPV: here are its fancy seats

Looks like a business-class flight, will be available in the UK. Doors to manual and cross check!

2024-04-17T04:05:14Z

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

2023-09-23T04:17:27Z

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

2024-04-13T04:21:34Z

‘Transformers One’ just got its first trailer — this could be the spark the franchise needs

A new movie trailer has dropped for "Transformers One", and the 3 minutes of footage holds a strong premise that's different from previous films.

2024-04-18T19:06:03Z

Electric dream? What it’s really like to drive 285 miles to The Lakes in a leccy car

'Patience and planning' became our motto... but the scenery was well worth it.

2024-04-06T06:34:45Z

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...

2024-04-13T07:38:52Z

Four charts that reveal the scale of Europe’s electric car crash

Car makers have been warning for some time that recent electric vehicle (EV) sales have not been as strong as hoped. Now, new data shows that sales actually plummeted in many European countries last month as demand dried up. With experts warning that electric cars remain too pricey for many consumers and charging infrastructure is not extensive eno...

2024-04-18T12:42:03Z

Inside one of the most secretive nations on Earth where dirty cars are illegal

Very few people visit each year.

2024-03-31T00:22:21Z

Ford's new electric car and adventurer Lexie Limitless set a world record by circumnavigating the globe

Ford Explorer EV, driven by adventurer Lexie Limitless, becomes the first EV to circumnavigate the globe, following in the steps of Aloha Wanderwell. All-new Explorer goes on sale.

2024-04-18T05:26:30Z

Dubai highway still flooded after record rainfall

The heaviest rainfall in decades caused havoc in the city state.

2024-04-18T22:28:00Z

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services - Two passengers who frequently travelled first class but did not receive complimentary food and drink complained that the ad was misleading.

2024-04-16T23:05:24Z

The second-generation Nissan Kicks is here with a bigger engine and new tech

Pumped-up Kicks will compete in the competitive subcompact SUV market when it launches in the US later this year

2024-03-25T13:40:01Z

Fernando Alonso made Aston Martin decision ‘with gun to his head’ amid Mercedes offer – report

Did Fernando Alonso receive a Mercedes offer before being pushed into signing a new Aston Martin contract?

2024-04-18T11:58:50Z

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.

2024-04-04T06:16:35Z

Axed Tesla staffers say the chaos will lead to ‘pretty bad’ quality only getting ‘worse’

Axed Tesla staffers say the chaos will lead to ‘pretty bad’ quality only getting ‘worse’ - Several newly-unemployed workers told The Independent the layoffs seemed to strike chaotically, without rhyme or reason, with Elon Musk’s actions resulting in one investor declaring: “Only him and Kanye West have reached this level of people’s distaste”

2024-04-18T22:39:45Z

What you need to know to reduce your car insurance

Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips.

2024-04-17T16:38:08Z

Top Gear's Top 9: truly unsung movie cars

Like the Bullitt Mustang! Just kidding

2023-03-24T10:46:29Z

What’s the most Lotus car in the back catalogue?

The car that defined modern Lotus remained a benchmark through its 25 years of service

2023-12-19T05:05:04Z

Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when parked – study

Manufacturers have increased the width of vehicles despite the size of most UK car park spaces being unchanged for decades.

2024-04-08T23:03:43Z

The greatest limousines ever made

We take a journey into the sumptuous realm of the world's finest limousines ever made

2023-06-28T04:22:46Z

Cars to Ukraine scheme launch cancelled ahead of London mayoral election

The launch event of Sadiq Khan’s Ulez-cars-to-Ukraine scheme has been cancelled ahead of the London mayoral elections. An event was scheduled to take place in Dorking to mark the first batch of cars from the scheme leaving Britain for Ukraine. But it has now been cancelled because of restrictions on pre-election publicity ahead of the London mayora...

2024-04-18T20:02:36Z

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

2024-04-11T12:48:02Z

Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

2024-04-18T12:43:48Z

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.

2024-04-02T12:08:00Z

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

2024-04-04T08:43:47Z

The best five convertible cars for less than £5k

They are scarce at this time of year, but if you keep a watchful eye they are there. Tempted out by blue skies, sunshine and the first mild temperatures, roof-down convertibles have once again been spotted on our roads. “Poseurs,” you might think. But let’s be honest: that’s simply envy. After all, who doesn’t fancy a bit of al fresco motoring on a...

2024-03-30T10:00:50Z

UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says

UK’s newest battle tanks ‘imperative’ in more dangerous world, Grant Shapps says - The first Challenger 3 tank prototypes have rolled off the production line.

2024-04-18T16:34:17Z

Big-selling cars now vanishing from our roads

We look at the fate of some of the most popular cars of the 70s and 80s

2024-04-11T04:14:13Z

US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall

US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall - A U.S. government investigation into unexpected automatic braking involving nearly 3 million Hondas is a step closer to a recall

2024-04-17T21:12:50Z

Long-lost first model of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise finally returned home

The model of the iconic ship was used in the opening credits of the original Star Trek television series.

2024-04-18T18:06:57Z

Lamborghini reveals new logo for all future cars

Subtle restyle for the raging bull and a bespoke Lamborghini font to reflect the firm's 'brave and authentic' values

2024-04-02T11:39:11Z

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

2024-04-13T13:42:47Z

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

2023-08-09T21:05:50Z