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Industry Martin Winterkorn told managers to hide Dieselgate, says former exec

Martin Winterkorn told managers to hide Dieselgate, says former exec

He would have said that in a meeting in July 2015 known as “Damage Table.”
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Nov 07, 2019
General There could be hundreds of illegal taxis in London

There could be hundreds of illegal taxis in London

A new BBC investigation has found that some institutions offer to take tests for applicants in exchange for money.
By Dominik Wilde Nov 05, 2019
Weird Why is there so much Tesla hate? Keying, vandalism, abuse, FUD

Why is there so much Tesla hate? Keying, vandalism, abuse, FUD

Has there ever been such obvious hate for a company in history?
By Steven Loveday Nov 04, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Worrying van crime statistics uncovered

Worrying van crime statistics uncovered

Commercial vehicle thefts are rising
By Dominik Wilde Oct 30, 2019
Technology Tesla Dog Mode saved Irish owner from breaking animal welfare laws

Tesla Dog Mode saved Irish owner from breaking animal welfare laws

He’ll probably reconsider riding all the time with Loki, the poodle.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Sep 25, 2019
Corporate / Financial VW Chairman and CEO accused of stock market manipulation

VW Chairman and CEO accused of stock market manipulation

The Dieselgate scandal isn’t going away just yet.
By Anthony Alaniz Sep 25, 2019
Safety Top 10 most

Top 10 most 'clocked' vehicles in the UK revealed

The most stolen car colours have also been revealed.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 23, 2019
Motorcycles UK motorcycle theft hotspots mapped out and it

UK motorcycle theft hotspots mapped out and it's pretty bad

The lowdown on where it's worst, according to UK riders.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut Sep 05, 2019
For Sale Six scams to watch out for next time you buy a used car

Six scams to watch out for next time you buy a used car

Falling for these could leave you significantly out of pocket.
By James Fossdyke Aug 28, 2019
02:53 Police Man firing flare gun at petrol-soaked SUVs caught on doorbell cam

Man firing flare gun at petrol-soaked SUVs caught on doorbell cam

There were no injuries.
By Anthony Alaniz Aug 15, 2019
Safety Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Keyless car security vulnerabilities tested

Some cars can be taken in seconds.
By Dominik Wilde Aug 13, 2019
Weird Porsche takes down counterfeiters in rural China

Porsche takes down counterfeiters in rural China

If there's a sheep in the centre of the Porsche logo, don't buy that part.
By Anthony Karr Aug 06, 2019
Police Fake Ferrari and Lamborghini workshop shut down by police

Fake Ferrari and Lamborghini workshop shut down by police

The automakers alerted police to the scheme.
By Nicolas Tavares Jul 17, 2019
Motorcycles UK bike recovery groups take on thieves via social media

UK bike recovery groups take on thieves via social media

Some riders are fighting thieves on their own turf.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut Jun 27, 2019
General Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Leading vehicle data firm says cloning can be 'devastating' for those in the used car market.
By James Fossdyke Jun 24, 2019
Police Drug cartel mistakenly sends £3.5m of meth to Canadian Ford dealerships

Drug cartel mistakenly sends £3.5m of meth to Canadian Ford dealerships

A dealer and a dealership are not the same thing.
By Anthony Alaniz Jun 19, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Break the law and get a ride in this new prisoner VW Transporter

Break the law and get a ride in this new prisoner VW Transporter

Transit Custom rival has cells for two tearaways.
By James Fossdyke Jun 18, 2019
General London, North West and West Midlands are the UK

London, North West and West Midlands are the UK's car crime hotspots

London sees the most crime per vehicle, but the West Midlands has seen crime rise faster than anywhere else.
By James Fossdyke Jun 14, 2019
Motorsport.com

'Hero' Grosjean confronted robbers in burglary attempt

Romain Grosjean's wife has hailed the Haas Formula driver as a hero for confronting robbers to "protect his family" during a burglary at their home earlier this week.
By Scott Mitchell Jun 12, 2019
Government Just seven police forces saw car thefts fall last year

Just seven police forces saw car thefts fall last year

Analysis shows the City of London saw the biggest drop, while Staffordshire recorded the biggest increase.
By James Fossdyke May 21, 2019
Safety

'Dangerous' used tyres put lives at risk, councils warn

Motorists are being urged to check used tyres over before they buy.
By James Fossdyke May 20, 2019
Supercars Million pound Ferrari stolen in test drive snatch

Million pound Ferrari stolen in test drive snatch

The car has been recovered but the criminal remains at large.
By Dominik Wilde May 16, 2019
Motorcycles London scooter gang apprehended, scooter-related crime drops

London scooter gang apprehended, scooter-related crime drops

Seriously, how often do you get to use the phrase "Scooter-related crime?"
By Kate Murphy May 16, 2019
Technology Keyless thefts made up almost all stolen cars recovered last year

Keyless thefts made up almost all stolen cars recovered last year

More than nine in 10 vehicles stolen and recovered in the county were taken in this way.
By James Fossdyke May 15, 2019
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