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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 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.


German court rules against Mercedes in emissions case

A German court ruled Thursday that auto giant Mercedes-Benz knowingly installed emissions-cheating devices in some diesel vehicles, opening the door for owners to seek compensation. It was not immediately clear how much Mercedes might have to ultimately pay out, or how many vehicle owners may seek to claim compensation.


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 ‘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


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...


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.


12 best carpet cleaners for removing stains

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


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


Xiaomi has unveiled its Tesla-rivalling SU7 saloon

The Chinese electronics giant has built its first (terrifyingly quick and reasonably priced) car


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.


40 coolest cars of the 1980s

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


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


Excellent yet still affordable future classics

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


Travel delays forecast for UK Easter getaways due to poor weather and rail disruption

A long Good Friday looms for many drivers and rail passengers who are heading off for a UK getaway, as the Easter weekend collides with the start of school holidays, engineering works and turbulent weather. With more than 14 million leisure trips planned by drivers over the coming days, motorists have been warned to expect delays on many routes. Additional cars could be forced on to the roads because of major railway line closures, with strikes...


The cars the world forgot

Some were great, some not so much. But whichever the case, most of these cars were clean forgotten


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?


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.


Honda Clarity FCV

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


The greatest car collection you’ve never heard of

Take a virtual tour of the enormous car collection owned by Sheikh Faisal of Qatar


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

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


Caterham 620S

New 620S takes racing origins and tunes them for road use


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?


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


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

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


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…


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


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.


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...


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.


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.


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."


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


Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than a small SUV


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


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."


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


An actual flying car is one step closer to reality

The AirCar gets licensed for production


The facelifted Mercedes G-Wagen has made an adorable effort to be aerodynamic. Seriously.

The big, bluff, blocky G-Class wants to be kinder to the environment. And the air. Really?


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


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,...


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


Drivers are still paying over the odds for fuel, competition watchdog fears

High margins for fuel retailers may mean drivers are still paying over the odds at the pump, according to the competition regulator.


The rarest road cars ever built

Some car models run into the millions - but not this lot


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!


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.


Mercedes EQXX sets electric car record by travelling 628 miles on one charge - and still had 192 miles of range left

The Vision EQXX has been driven from Riyadh to Dubai on a single battery charge in almost 15 hours without stopping for more electricity. Could we see its groundbreaking tech in production EVs soon?


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 ...


The cars that are our guilty pleasures

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


Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.