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Can Mercedes’ third-generation GLS behemoth justify its claim to be the ‘S-Class of SUVs’?

2024-03-26T13:53:52Z

Dubai highway still flooded after record rainfall

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

2024-04-18T22:28:00Z

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan - Five Japanese autoworkers have narrowly escaped an attack by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosive-laden vest near their vehicle in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi

2024-04-19T05:25:12Z

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

People struggling to get out of cars parked in bays due to increasing size of vehicles

People struggling to get out of cars parked in bays due to increasing size of vehicles - Manufacturers increasing width of vehicles despite size of most car park spaces being unchanged for decades

2024-04-08T23:12:00Z

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

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

2024-03-26T05:10:47Z

The rare luxury cars fast vanishing from our roads

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

2023-12-07T05:16:31Z

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

2024-04-19T14:30:35Z

‘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

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

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

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

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

Will We Soon Be Able To Buy An Electric Akira Bike?

If the Rapid K-1988 becomes a reality, we just might.

2024-04-19T14:36:34Z

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

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

2024-04-06T04:19:19Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2023-12-28T09:35:23Z

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

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

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.

2023-11-08T12:10:15Z

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

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

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

2024-02-07T05:11:32Z

Tesla recalls thousands of vehicles over jammed accelerator issue

Tesla has recalled more than 3,800 of its Cybertruck models following complaints that the accelerator pedal is at risk of getting stuck, US regulators have announced.

2024-04-19T10:43:34Z

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

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

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

Luxury automakers hit by South Korea’s neon green licence plates for company cars

Sales of luxury cars in South Korea have plunged after the government introduced rules requiring company cars worth more than $58,000 to carry a neon green licence plate in a bid to stop tax evasion. President Yoon Suk Yeol made an election pledge two years ago to crack down on private use of company owned luxury cars. The bright green plates were designed to clearly identify company cars to the public and deter people from using them privately....

2024-04-19T05:50:19Z

The crazy cars from sensible car makers

Car manufacturers are, on the whole, risk-averse most of the time.

2024-02-09T05:18:03Z

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...

2024-04-19T05:03:09Z

The car world's greatest one-off wonders

This is the Rolls-Royce Droptail, the company’s first two-seat roadster of the modern era and said to be one of the world’s most expensive cars. Less than a week after the launch of the marque’s £24 million La Rose Noire, the new Amethyst becomes the second of four individual Droptail models created for ultra-rich clients. Following on from the Swe...

2023-09-26T08:25:31Z

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

12 of the weirdest objects in space

Some of the most outlandish objects in the universe.

2024-04-19T01:14:03Z

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

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

Oh my, the last Bizzarrini 5300 GT is very pretty and very green

The 24th and final continuation model belongs on bedroom wall posters everywhere, right?

2024-04-15T11:42:21Z

20 cool 1980s hot hatches

The eighties were a golden era for the hot hatchback. We pick the highlights, from Fiesta XR2 to Delta Integrale.

2024-01-01T10:11:33Z

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

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

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...

2024-04-19T13:28:46Z

The 10 once famous classic cars becoming more affordable including Jaguar E-Type and Ford Mustang

According to new data from Hagerty, some of these famous classic cars may have become more affordable over the past few years as the number of people who remember them when new dwindles.

2024-04-06T05:16:18Z

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

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

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