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By Luke Smith

Wait for Grosjean to escape Bahrain crash fire 'felt like ages'

Formula 1 medical car driver Alan van der Merwe said it “felt like ages” waiting for Romain Grosjean to escape from the fire after opening lap crash in Bahrain.

29 November 2020

Wait for Grosjean to escape Bahrain crash fire 'felt like ages'

By Chris Bruce

VW suggests ID.1 and ID.2 cheaper EVs are in the works

The two EVs might replace the Up! and Polo.

28 November 2020

VW suggests ID.1 and ID.2 cheaper EVs are in the works

By Chris Okula

XL1 is possibly the rarest production Volkswagen in history

Trust us the XL1 is the most interesting modern VW.

29 November 2020

XL1 is possibly the rarest production Volkswagen in history

By Jacob Oliva

Toyota GR Yaris faces Honda Civic Type R in a slippery drag race

On greasy conditions, does power trump over AWD traction?

29 November 2020

Toyota GR Yaris faces Honda Civic Type R in a slippery drag race

By Jacob Oliva

What happens if you drive an EV until the battery dies?

Eyeing a small EV? Then you should see this test.

29 November 2020

What happens if you drive an EV until the battery dies?

By Adrian Padeanu

Porsche Taycan hits two cars in parking manoeuvre gone terribly wrong in UK

We're not sure what happened, but the insurance company won't like that.

20 November 2020

Porsche Taycan hits two cars in parking manoeuvre gone terribly wrong in UK

News

2021 Isle of Man TT cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainties

2021 Isle of Man TT cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainties

2021 Isle of Man TT cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainties

The 2021 Isle of Man TT has been cancelled due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the development of COVID-19 pandemic.

By Lewis Duncan 18m ago

These are the UK's most financially viable classic cars to restore

These are the UK's most financially viable classic cars to restore

These are the UK's most financially viable classic cars to restore

For love or money? Find out here.

By Dominik Wilde 58m ago

Manufacturing / Production

UK commercial vehicle production sank by a quarter in October

UK commercial vehicle production sank by a quarter in October

UK commercial vehicle production sank by a quarter in October

But the sector is still closer to pre-pandemic levels than passenger car production.

By James Fossdyke 1h ago

AA calls for free parking over Christmas to boost economy

AA calls for free parking over Christmas to boost economy

AA calls for free parking over Christmas to boost economy

The organisation hopes such a measure could encourage shoppers back to the high street.

By James Fossdyke 2h ago

Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir GP

Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir GP

Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir GP

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton will sit out this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain following a positive COVID-19 test.

By Adam Cooper 3h ago

03:52 Races and Chases

Ferrari 488 Pista races McLaren 600LT for spider supercar supremacy

Ferrari 488 Pista races McLaren 600LT for spider supercar supremacy

Ferrari 488 Pista races McLaren 600LT for spider supercar supremacy

When supercars race, everyone wins.

By Christopher Smith 14h ago

03:25 Races and Chases

2020's best rally saves showcase unbelievable bravery

2020's best rally saves showcase unbelievable bravery

2020's best rally saves showcase unbelievable bravery

Rally drivers are truly a different breed.

By Matthew Crisara 14h ago

Watch Italian Huracan police car rush to deliver life-saving organ

Watch Italian Huracan police car rush to deliver life-saving organ

Watch Italian Huracan police car rush to deliver life-saving organ

There's a real reason why the police need supercars.

By Jacob Oliva 15h ago

1:01:15 Races and Chases

Watch European, Japanese, and Russian SUVs attack a steep snowy hill

Watch European, Japanese, and Russian SUVs attack a steep snowy hill

Watch European, Japanese, and Russian SUVs attack a steep snowy hill

I've found my new favorite motorsport.

By Chris Okula 16h ago

08:28 Spy photos

Spend 8 minutes with Ferrari while it tests its future V12 hypercar

Spend 8 minutes with Ferrari while it tests its future V12 hypercar

Spend 8 minutes with Ferrari while it tests its future V12 hypercar

It looks like a LaFerrari Aperta, but there are quite a few changes.

By Adrian Padeanu 16h ago

22:42 Races and Chases

2020 has been full of great moments at Nürburgring

2020 has been full of great moments at Nürburgring

2020 has been full of great moments at Nürburgring

Another exciting year at the Ring in the books.

By Chris Okula 17h ago

Will future Teslas have lasers for wipers, among other patented innovations?

Will future Teslas have lasers for wipers, among other patented innovations?

Will future Teslas have lasers for wipers, among other patented innovations?

This article is about the five possible unusual innovations that you may see in a production Tesla in the not too distant future.

By Andrei Nedelea 18h ago

Dacia to replace Lodgy with 7-seat hybrid SUV

Dacia to replace Lodgy with 7-seat hybrid SUV

Dacia to replace Lodgy with 7-seat hybrid SUV

Good news?

By Matthew Crisara 18h ago

2022 Mazda2 to launch as rebadged Toyota Yaris in Europe

2022 Mazda2 to launch as rebadged Toyota Yaris in Europe

2022 Mazda2 to launch as rebadged Toyota Yaris in Europe

Will it get a hot MazdaSpeed version? Most likely, no.

By Anthony Karr 19h ago

F1 doctor explains Grosjean's escape from burning car

F1 doctor explains Grosjean's escape from burning car

F1 doctor explains Grosjean's escape from burning car

F1 medical delegate Ian Roberts says a blast of extinguishant that beat back flames allowed him to help Grosjean out of his burning car

By Adam Cooper 20h ago

03:51 Races and Chases

Watch McLaren 600LT devour the Autobahn at speeds up to 200 mph

Watch McLaren 600LT devour the Autobahn at speeds up to 200 mph

Watch McLaren 600LT devour the Autobahn at speeds up to 200 mph

Technically 199, but that's close enough.

By Christopher Smith 20h ago

Rory Reid gives VW ID.3 a fair review: It’s likeable but not quite perfect

Rory Reid gives VW ID.3 a fair review: It’s likeable but not quite perfect

Rory Reid gives VW ID.3 a fair review: It’s likeable but not quite perfect

Reviewers generally seem to like the ID.3, but they all keep pointing to the same set of flaws.

By Andrei Nedelea 21h ago

Ubitricity is now the largest public EV charging network in the UK

Ubitricity is now the largest public EV charging network in the UK

Ubitricity is now the largest public EV charging network in the UK

Lampposts turn into a charging point.

By Mark Kane 22h ago

Commercial Vehicles

Ford UK received order for 151 Transit Custom PHEVs

Ford UK received order for 151 Transit Custom PHEVs

Ford UK received order for 151 Transit Custom PHEVs

It's probably one of the largest single orders so far for this model.

By Mark Kane 22h ago

Vauxhall's Heritage Collection heads north

Vauxhall's Heritage Collection heads north

Vauxhall's Heritage Collection heads north

The classic car collection will temporarily move to the brand's Ellesmere Port plant.

By Dominik Wilde 23h ago

Updated Honda CR-V costs just over £30,000 in the UK

Updated Honda CR-V costs just over £30,000 in the UK

Updated Honda CR-V costs just over £30,000 in the UK

Prices start at £30,180

By James Fossdyke 30 November 2020

Commercial Vehicles

Mercedes upgrades electric eVito van for 2021

Mercedes upgrades electric eVito van for 2021

Mercedes upgrades electric eVito van for 2021

The zero-emission commercial vehicle starts at £40,895 plus VAT.

By James Fossdyke 30 November 2020

UK driver submit more than 35 dash cam videos to police every day

UK driver submit more than 35 dash cam videos to police every day

UK driver submit more than 35 dash cam videos to police every day

Research from What Car? shows around a third of submissions result in fines, court summons or warnings.

By James Fossdyke 30 November 2020

Skoda Scala SE Technology range grows with arrival of new engines

Skoda Scala SE Technology range grows with arrival of new engines

Skoda Scala SE Technology range grows with arrival of new engines

Two new 1-litre petrol engines slot in at the bottom of the range.

By James Fossdyke 30 November 2020

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