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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


How to protect your car with an OBD port locking device

We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals targeting its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.


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.


An actual flying car is one step closer to reality

The AirCar gets licensed for production


Well hello… Kia K4 debuts at NYIAS to shake up the compact car segment

Sharp styling and a host of standard tech makes the K4 a compelling compact


Proceed With Caution Toward Deus Ex Machina’s Auction

If you aren't prepared to buy, prepare to bite your knuckles in desperation. Included are my top three picks.


Honda Clarity FCV

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


Excellent yet still affordable future classics

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


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


The most important concept cars ever created

Some go nowhere, but other concept cars really point to the future. We take stock of the most interesting and influential ones ever made


Skoda Enyaq Coupe: smooth, quiet and comfortable – one of the best EVs I’ve driven

If you looked at the Skoda Enyaq SUV and thought it looked a bit frumpy and anonymous for your purposes, the Enyaq Coupe has been designed to make you reconsider. An EV like its namesake, this Skoda also shares the bits that make it go with the Volkswagen ID range and the Cupra Born. But, unlike the unambiguous Enyaq SUV, the Coupe version is like ...


Volkswagen Passat review: In a world of SUVs, can the £39k car re-energise the family estate market?

After almost fifty years of family estate fun and over 34 million sold, is this car still a relevant buy or is has the world moved on? We test drove the eight generation Passat on launch in Nice to find out.


BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is a sports activity vehicle for the very near future

BMW Vision 'Neue Klasse' (New Class) has unveiled its lifestyle off-roading future with a prototype iX3. The next generation of BMW sports activity vehicles will arrive in 2025.


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...


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.


20 essential songs about cars

Whether driving down the street or planning a road trip, there's nothing like hearing tunes blast through car speakers. So put your pedal to the metal and check out these top songs about cars and driving.


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…


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!


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


BMW’s latest art car is a colour changing tribute to an old 525i

The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA uses fancy electronic panels to display artist Esther Mahlangu’s work


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."


The ultimate bulletproof BMW: escaping an attack in the armoured i7

Hardcore security measures add nearly two tonnes to BMW's electric limo. Can it get us through a riot?


Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.


Elon Musk reveals plan for next Starship mission

Elon Musk reveals plan for next Starship mission - Next launch could prove critical to SpaceX’s plans for world’s biggest rocket


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


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 new Peugeot E-5008 is an all-electric seven-seater with 410 miles of range

Large French EV arrives with a giant screen and a hefty battery. Will also be offered in petrol hybrid form


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

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


BMW M2

The new 454bhp M2 – entry-point to M's range of wares – is now a very serious proposition indeed


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...


EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change

EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change - The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles


A brief history of the Rover V8

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


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.


12 best carpet cleaners for removing stains

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


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.


When to watch Japanese GP live on Sky Sports

For the first time in the event's history, the Japanese Grand Prix takes place in April and will host the fourth round of the 2024 F1 season next weekend.


Toto Wolff confirms change of approach as Mercedes boss over ‘break us’ fear

Toto Wolff has explained he's had to change the way he communicates with his staff, due to fears of escalating internal pressures...


Readers reply: Why are cars designed to be capable of going much faster than the speed limit?

Why are cars designed to be capable of going much faster than the speed limit? (Don’t tell me they’re made with the Autobahn in mind.) Andy Crosby, north Wales Send new questions to [email protected]. Readers reply Because for mechanical reasons a car that can reach 100 is going to perform better at 70 than a car that can only reach 70. Also, an engine that can only achieve 70mph on the level may struggle on hills. I had a 1.2 Clio that needed...


'We're back on top of it', Port of Dover boss says of weather-related backlog as Easter getaway begins

The Easter getaway has started, with 2.6 million car journeys expected on the nation's roads today.


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


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.


Get Your Swag On With These Yamaha MT 10th Anniversary Goodies

It’s hard to believe that Yamaha’s Master of Torque is now 10 years old.


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


Survivors: The world’s longest-living cars

While many models come and go, there are some that refuse to fall...


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.


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


40 coolest cars of the 1980s

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


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,...


Transformers: Cars that changed into something quite different

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