Cars

Council builds new £51m 'park and ride' site - but no road into it

The 850-space car park off the A40 in Eynsham, Oxfordshire was finished in January - apart from some landscaping works - and was promised to cut congestion in the area by a third.

Is this the strangest car collection in the world?

It may belong to an oil sheikh, but there's no room for supercars in this particular collection. We pay it a visit

The Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid Has 9 Miles Of Electric Range On Purpose

The 816-horsepower hybrid's battery is intentionally compromised to offer little energy.

We're Driving the BMW 750e PHEV. Ask Us Anything

BMW's flagship luxury sedan is now available as a plug-in—and it's in my driveway this week.

From tweaked headrests to new floors: China’s F1 updates in full

The intensity of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are reluctant to bring major upgrades because there is a lack of time to properly test them.

14 cars that doomed the company

From the MG XPower SV-R to the Pontiac Aztek, we list 15 cars that played a part in the catastrophic downfall of their makers

The most controversial BMWs ever made

BMW has built some of the world's best cars in its illustrious history, but some made more of a splash than others…

Nymphia Wind’s RuPaul’s Drag Race win sparks celebrations in Taiwan

Nymphia Wind’s RuPaul’s Drag Race win sparks celebrations in Taiwan - Designer Leo Tsao’s drag persona is first non-American to win reality show

Cahair O’Kane: Troubles free generation don’t appreciate how lucky we are

IT’S two hundred yards from the bottom of Bligh’s Lane back to where the car is in St Cecilia’s College. They’re no ordinary two hundred yards up from Celtic Park, least of all when you’re carrying a seven-year-old.

Elon Musk and the story of Tesla

Tesla kick-started an EV revolution and made Elon Musk one of the world’s richest men. Here’s how it happened.

BYD Shark Is China’s New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck

The BYD Shark is a plug-in hybrid that may also get a fully electric version at some point.

25 surprising cars called GT

We name 25 great cars to wear the GT badge with pride

Who invented Scalextric? Was it the first electric race car set?

In 1912, New York toymaker Lionel Co. launched the first electric slot car racing set, featuring heavy tinplate cars, miniature drivers and a two-lane track.

Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway

All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country.

Smart Concept #5 Previews Brand’s First Midsize Electric SUV

The #5 is huge for a Smart and features a battery pack with over 100 kilowatt-hours of capacity.

New U.S. EV Registrations Went Into The Red In February For First Time Since 2020

Without Tesla, which is the biggest player by far in the EV game, the numbers actually went up compared to last year.

F1 Q&A: Andrew Benson answers your questions after Chinese Grand Prix

BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Chinese Grand Prix.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales Slowed Down In Q1 2024, But There Are Some Clear Winners

Ford is the only brand besides Tesla that sold over 20,000 EVs. Kia, BMW and Hyundai exceeded 10,000, while Cadillac's EV share surged.

Toyota not “getting over excited” over WEC Imola triumph

Toyota is not “getting over excited” over the competitiveness of its GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar in the World Endurance Championship after victory at Imola on Sunday.

Tesla Cybertruck breaks down after going through car wash

Tesla Cybertruck breaks down after going through car wash - Bulletproof truck does not appear to be waterproof, user jokes

Video: Drone Attacks 4×4 Vehicle with Russian Officials in Ukraine

A recent video released by the 47th OMBr Strike Drones Company captured the moment when a 4x4 vehicle of Chinese origin, carrying Russian officials, was attacked by a drone in the Avdiivka region, currently occupied by Russian forces in Ukraine.

34 fast and fun city cars

From the retro Citroen AX GT to the brand new Volkswagen Up GTI, we pick our favourite pint-sized hot hatchbacks

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: A Road Trip Champ, Even With A Flat Tire

Spotting the sun meant covering a lot of miles, and sacrificing one tire to the gods.

Best family hatchbacks to buy in 2024

These are our favourite family hatchbacks to buy in 2024, including the Kia Ceed, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf.

This Bonkers 48-Cylinder Kawasaki Just Sold For Over $114,400

In case you're keeping count, the selling price including premium was approximately $2,363.06 per cylinder.

The Biggest Smart Ever Is a Wannabe Off-Roader

The mid-size SUV is a far cry from the dinky ForTwo.

Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024

Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will jump to a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the influential International Energy Agency (IEA). The Paris-based forecaster said that 17m battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up more than 20% compared with 2023. The IEA also said most electric cars will cost the same as petrol equivalents by 2030 as...

The women who revolutionized the automotive industry

The birth of the modern car dates back to 1886. German inventor Karl Benz started a revolution in the way people moved around, and the industry has since been mostly dominated by men. Women, however, also played a crucial role in shaping the automotive industry. From being credited with the invention of key auto parts, to the interior and exterior design of vehicles, and managing automakers at the highest level, women have put their stamp in car history. Browse through the following gallery and learn more about the women who revolutionized the automotive industry.

Recall: Intimidator And Mahindra UTV U-Joint Failures Could Severs Brake Lines

Talk about a double whammy.

Ranking the top 10 BTCC liveries

The British Touring Car Championship has always been awash with colour and style icons. But, in this latest top 10, here’s how we rank the best liveries of all time

9 Car-Themed Coffee-Table Books Worth Making Room For

Pick up one of these massive automotive-themed tomes and learn a thing or two.

12 Tricked-Out Lawn Mowers You Need to See

Whether you want your machine to go faster or have more style, these tips for tricking out your lawn mower will make your mowing much more enjoyable.

’80s saloon cars that time forgot

15 of the Most Comfortable Loafers That Don't Sacrifice Style

Zero breaking in required.

Aston Martin DBX 707 revamp for 2025 - what's new?

The 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 is available to order this spring. It comes with a new infotainment system, a revised interior and, you'll only be able to buy the 707 high power version.

22 fancy ’70s French coupés

Pothole crisis continues with record number of vehicle breakdowns

The UK's pothole epidemic is intensifying with the RAC attending 10% more breakdowns resulting from motorists driving through potholes than a year ago.

Ferrari rivalry: Fred Vasseur faces biggest test yet over brewing driver clash

Somehow "play nice" doesn't feel like it will have any impact on either driver's mindset...

Breakdowns due to potholes up 9% in a year

Breakdowns due to potholes up 9% in a year - Common vehicle problems caused by potholes include damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels.

Largest convoy of fire and rescue vehicles leaves UK for Ukraine

A convoy of fire and rescue vehicles has set off from the UK to deliver emergency firefighting aid to Ukraine. The 33 vehicles, including 20 fire engines – the largest convoy of its kind to date – left Kent on Tuesday morning carrying more than 2,800 pieces of equipment such as ladders, boats and breathing kits to the war-torn country. More than 10...

Rolls-Royce Is Trying to Bring Back White-Wall Tires

This made-to-order Ghost has 104,268 stitches in the doors, and it's one of three special vehicles unveiled for customers in China.

Tesla is playing a brutal price game of 'how low can you go' with its Chinese EV rivals

Tesla has been slashing prices for its vehicles in the Chinese, US, and European markets amid declining sales.

Classic Cars Look Better On Film

Staff writer Victoria Scott has shot the weird old cars of Seattle on film, and she's got an album to share.

Super73 Has New Special Editions E-Bikes Built For Every Rider

A perfect beach cruiser or commuter with style.

25 most expensive cars in this week’s Mullin Collection sale

The Range Rover Electric Sure Looks Like the Gas Model

The first revealing images of the Range Rover EV show it's a spitting image of the ICE model.

25 important Alfa Romeo coupés

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

22 amazing electric emergency vehicles