Classic Cars

The rare luxury cars fast vanishing from our roads

We track down the unicorn pricey cars that are disappearing from our roads

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

The dangers of buying an SUV – and the big cars to try instead

It is an uncomfortable truth that many of us drive cars that are much too big for our needs, and most of these too-big cars are SUVs. Sports utility vehicles represent a ­sector of the market that has proved powerfully attractive to people who have been led to think that they need a wide, tall, capacious, ­all-terrain-­capable vehicle, when in fact...

20 Of The Greatest Pickup Trucks Ever Made

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.

Motorists to be taxed more than smokers as war on drivers revs up

Motorists will be taxed more than smokers within years as the cost of driving hits record highs. Road tax revenues are predicted to overtake tobacco duties for the first time next year followed by the insurance premium levy in 2026, according to Telegraph analysis of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) statistics. Vehicle Excise Duty receipt...

The seven cheapest new cars to insure – ranked

Car insurance companies consider a number of factors when calculating how many zeros to add to your quote. Where you live, who you are, how long you’ve been driving and how often you’ve crashed during that time will all contribute to the cost of your policy, which is a concern to all drivers as the average UK premium nears £1,000 for a year’s cover...

Famous car people’s first cars

Many of the people featured in this story, including Rowan Atkinson, drive or own some of the world's best cars - but where did they all start?

12 of the weirdest objects in space

Some of the most outlandish objects in the universe.

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights - A loud noise was heard shortly after take-off when the aircraft was at 14,000ft

Fire and ice in China as trackside flames spark ‘wild’ F1 sprint qualifying

The Shanghai International Circuit briefly caught fire on Friday as sparks flew onto a patch of grass before heavy rain in the final part of sprint qualifying turned the track into an “ice rink”. A chaotic session eventually ended with a pair of Britons on the front row, McLaren’s Lando Norris just pipping Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to pole to set up...

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.

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...

Charles Leclerc reveals unseen consequences of latest error in China F1 sprint qualifying

"Again I didn’t maximise qualifying..."

Drivers face paying more than 150p per litre amid ‘shocking’ petrol price rises

Drivers face paying more than 150p per litre for fuel after “shocking” price rises, amid concerns about profiteering by petrol stations. Almost a quarter of petrol stations are already charging this amount or more, according to the AA, meaning it costs £82.50 to fill the tank of a typical 55 litre petrol car. Average pump prices on Tuesday stood at...

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

The most controversial Fords ever sold

We count the biggest troublemakers that landed the illustrious blue oval in hot water

10 used cars with the best engines you can buy

Not yet ready to enter the electric era? Jack Warrick digs out 10 used bargains that offer unique and characterful engines

Here are nine of Rolls-Royce’s greatest hits

Of course one of the world's oldest and most famous carmakers would have a few hits in the cupboard

Tesla recalls all cybertrucks amid warning they could ‘unintentionally accelerate’

Tesla recalls all cybertrucks amid warning they could ‘unintentionally accelerate’ - Pedal can become ‘trapped’, raising risk of crash, regulators say

Top used cars for less than £10,000

In a blizzard of market complexity and huge choice, we offer a guide to the best, most reliable used deals

From concept to reality: the world's greatest show cars

Concepts are designed to gauge public reaction and pave the way for new ideas - here are the best

These are the 12 best hot hatches of all time

After considered debate and a few thrown chairs, here's the TG-approved list of hot hatch heroes

Top Gear’s Top 9: best looking car engines

On rare occasions, an engine itself can be just as gorgeous as the car it lives in

Sebastian Vettel ‘ready’ for F1 comeback on one condition as Helmut Marko issues update

"He's ready for it" - but on one condition, according to Helmut Marko.

Tesla cuts Supercharger membership cost for other EVs

Drivers of electric cars other than Teslas now pay £2 less per month to access cheaper charging rates

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,...

Britain's current fastest selling used car is French and hybrids dominate the top 10

Auto Trader's unveiled which used cars are flying off forecourts and which are sat gathering dust. Hybrid models dominated the top 10 while used EVs also performed very well.

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

20 iconic fast Fords

From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.

What are the 10 best and cheapest used cars for young drivers to buy?

The Citroen C1 has been crowned the best second hand car for Gen Z drivers (those aged 17-27), according to a new study. Cars were ranked on cost, insurance, safety and mpg.

Land Rover’s Defender ‘Octa’ is a bi-turbo V8 mega-lux 4x4

Want a Defender’s rufty-tuftiness with Range Rover lux? Consider that niche busted

The 6 Best Midsize Cars for 2024

Uncover the best 2024 midsize cars for families and commuters. From performance ratings and specs to safety features and fuel economy, find out why U.S. News places these six vehicles at top of the list.

How Britain’s stolen Range Rovers and Rolls-Royces ended up on the streets of Moscow

Upon first inspection, the red shipping container sitting in an Essex storage site would have looked unremarkable but the police officers who opened it up knew better. Acting on a tip, they emptied out stacks of bicycles and white goods to reveal the real, hidden cargo: three stolen Range Rovers, wrapped up in mattresses and rugs, worth a combined ...

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.

Luxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX

Luxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX - The Genesis GV80 made quite a splash when it entered the midsize luxury SUV segment

Skoda Kodiaq review: Still the best in the family car business – but only if you need a car this big

The saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has multiple translations in Czech and I’m willing to bet that each one of them was uttered during the development of Skoda’s second-generation Kodiaq. The first car – on sale since 2017 – was and remains a high-quality SUV, with no significant shortcomings that needed to be fixed for the second iteratio...

Next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe priced from £46,775 in UK

Dramatic styling overhaul reflects SUV’s billing as a family hauler with off-road ‘lifestyle’ capabilities

Here are the UK's best-selling cars of 2024

Curious to see what everyone else is buying? These are the UK's best-selling vehicles

The biggest oddballs ever made in the car world

Join us to celebrate all the cars that dared to be different - and didn't always succeed

Chinese GP: Lando Norris snatches pole as chaos and confusion erupt in the rain in Sprint qualifying

Lando Norris grabs the season's first Sprint qualifying pole position!

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

Audi R8

Audi sends its mid-engined flagship in search of supercar scalps, and largely succeeds - even if rivals like the Porsche 911 Turbo S provide greater driving thrills

32 cars with crazy doors

From drop-down doors to aircraft-style canopies, there are many ways to climb into a car. We reveal some of the wildest door designs ever created

20 fantastic French luxury cars

De Luxe and delightful: we celebrate the best French luxury cars, from the beautiful Citroen DS to the bijou Renault Clio Baccara

Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000

By Nilutpal Timsina (Reuters) - Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each on Friday, days after the first-quarter deliveries of the world's most valuable automaker missed market expectations. Elon Musk's electric-vehicle (EV) maker lowered the prices for its Model Y base variant to $42,990, while the long-range and performance variants are now priced

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.

F1 news roundup: Nico Rosberg calls out Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc dig live on air

Friday's fast-paced news roundup has arrived...

How to prevent car and travel sickness

We examine the causes of car sickness – including staring at your mobile phone and a lack of fresh air – and explain how you can avoid it.

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...