Cars

Mercedes could copy Red Bull car design to help Lewis Hamilton challenge Max Verstappen

Red Bull have set the standard for performance so far this season, while Mercedes have struggled – so the Silver Arrows may take inspiration from their rivals going forward

Letter: Tony Brooks obituary

I first met Tony Brooks (obituary, 5 May) in 1958 when he won the Belgian Grand Prix in a Vanwall at Spa, where I was filming the race for the Castrol Oil company. Live broadcasts were rare then, and just recently I gave him a DVD copy of it. Tony once told me that in his day racing was a psychological challenge, and one small error could be your last. Those were the days when tracks were lined with trees, telegraph poles and ditches, before the...

Can An Audi R8 V10 Beat An Audi Quattro Rally Car In A Drag Race?

This rally car was used to develop Porsche's PDK transmission.

Ofcom considers longer and more frequent TV ad breaks amid competition from streaming giants

Ofcom considers longer and more frequent TV ad breaks amid competition from streaming giants - The regulator said it would look at changing advertising regulations due to market developments.

10 right-hand drive disasters

13 ways to cut down on your driving costs

Making small changes to way you drive and look after your car can add up to big savings. Here are our top tips

How you can buy 2022 Alfa Romeo Formula 1 car in world first sale

Have you ever wanted to own your very own Formula 1 car? A special sale has been launched in which that dream can come true and, as Mirror Sport reveals, it's cheaper than you might think

40 of the best ever Bentleys

An exclusive look at Chris Froome’s Tour de France setup

An exclusive look at Chris Froome’s Tour de France setup - From his Factor frame to the Hammerhead cycling computer, ride like a pro with this kit

British Grand Prix 2022: full preview of this weekend’s race

Will Max Verstappen fend off Charles Leclerc, or should he be more worried about his teammate? Read our guide to the British Grand Prix.

The road cars inspired by F1 racing

With the British Grand Prix taking place this weekend, we reveal how the glamour of Formula 1 translates to road cars

Interesting four-wheel-drive saloons we forgot all about

Most people are familiar with saloons like Quattro-equipped Audis, but these are the all-wheel-drive models you may not remember so well

30 super front-wheel-drive classic cars

Great, yet still affordable future classics

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

Driver's car seized after trying to avoid airport parking fees - and he still owes nearly £500

A driver who allegedly tried to avoid paying for parking at Stansted Airport had his car seized by police when he got stuck.

MPs launch investigation into self-driving vehicles

MPs launch investigation into self-driving vehicles - The Transport Select Committee will consider what needs to happen for the vehicles to become a common sight on public roads.

UK’s first electrified fire engine to be deployed

UK’s first electrified fire engine to be deployed - The appliance will be trialled by London Fire Brigade later this year.

How to pass your driving test first time

Many people fail their driving test because of silly mistakes caused by nerves or overthinking. Here's how to avoid them

Silverstone Diary: Gordon Ramsay, Michael Carrick and protests

Ramsay, a keen race fan who once approached Stirling Moss only for the legendary driver to not know who he was, was back at Silverstone but caused less of a stir than Keanu Reeves.

Electric Land Rover Defenders tested at Glastonbury

Worthy Farm, home to the Glastonbury Festival, has been testing Land Rover Defenders fitted with the Electrogenic EV conversion kit. The post Electric Land Rover Defenders tested at Glastonbury appeared first on Motoring Electric.

Iconic Coronation Street prop set to be destroyed if soap superfan buyer is not found

An iconic Coronation Street prop could be destroyed - unless a buyer is found soon and bosses are desperate to secure a home for the vehicle before its too late

Electric Cars: Commercial And Private Sales Are Even In Europe

54 percent of vehicles in Europe are registered for businesses. But when it comes to EVs, it's an even split with private owners.

The 25 most unreliable SUVs

While some cars motor along for years without missing a beat, others are afflicted by fault after fault, so here's our countdown of the most problematic SUVs

All the winners of the Engine of the Year award - does your car have one?

From a frugal 1.0-litre to a mighty 3.9-litre V8, here’s a list of the overall winners of the International Engine of the Year trophy

Electric cars: Are they cheaper to run than petrol and diesel models?

Electric cars: Are they cheaper to run than petrol and diesel models? - Cost of living crisis and rising energy bills placing households under strain and forcing consumers to take closer look at financial viability of green motoring

Buying a new car battery: what you need to know

Our comprehensive guide to car batteries looks at the causes of a flat battery , how to look after them and the options for replacement.

Coming soon: new cars worth waiting for

Don't buy a car until you've read this – our ultimate guide to the new models going on sale in the second half of 2022 and beyond

Rare Apollo GT Gets The Attention It Deserves At Jay Leno's Garage

Regarded as the American Ferrari, this example is one of the few units that still live to this day.

The biggest oddballs ever made in the car world

Join us to celebrate all the cars that dared to be different - and didn't always succeed

RAY MASSEY and the new all-electric Citroen e-C4 X

The French marque has given a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m-long, four-door fastback alternative to mid-sized models.

Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Get Limited-Edition Freedom Package For 2023

Jeep will also donate $250 to charities with every model sold.

Lewis Hamilton’s charity offers grants for girls and black students

Girls on Track and the Royal Academy of Engineering will receive the first grants from the Ignite Partnership, founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton.

Hundreds of lives could be saved through improved road safety measures – study

Hundreds of lives could be saved through improved road safety measures – study - Researchers from around the world analysed the impact of targeting ‘four key risk factors’.

Queen of the Trucks aims to overhaul male HGV industry and ease UK's driver shortage

Shannan Paterson, 27, is hoping she can be the face of a new generation to get behind the wheel as she helps wannabe lorry drivers get their license

RAY MASSEY: Peugeot UK managing director Julie David on mission

Upwardly mobile and edging towards premium class, Peugeot's pitting itself against rivals such as Germany's Volkswagen and Korea's Hyundai.

Paramedic’s road safety warning after woman hit by bus while trying to get Instagram snap on Oxford Street

London paramedic says road crashes are among the most harrowing 999 calls she has to attend because so many of them are “preventable”. Natalie Jones said it was vital for everyone to obey the “rules of the road” and not become distracted, for example by using a smartphone. She told the Standard: “The speed limits are there for a reason. Red lights are there for a reason. Stop lines are there for a reason. “I would ask people to obey the rules...

Lexus NX PHEV: Posh plug-in hybrid is a big smoothie

We test drive the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from premium Japanese brand, Lexus. Has it been worth the wait? The Lexus NX 450h+ is not to be confused with the NX 350h – the former is a plug-in-hybrid, while the latter is a self-charging hybrid, which means there are no leads or plugs. Both share a 2.5-litre petrol engine working in tandem with an 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor (or motors). The 350h can manage a very...

Juri Vips to keep F2 drive despite being sacked by Red Bull for racist slur

In the wake of his removal from the Red Bull driver development programme, Vips was given an F2 lifeline by his Hitech team – a decision publicly criticised by the sport's bosses

Every electric car rated – plus the savings available on them

Despite the popularity of electric vehicles, discounts of up to £3746 are available. Here we run down our latest savings for every fully electric car currently on sale

Driving off without paying for petrol: what does the law say?

Making Off Without Payment is an offence under the Theft Act 1978. The police do not always investigate petrol station drive-offs, however.

Keanu Reeves and Gordon Ramsay among celebs to descend on Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

Keanu was trying to keep a low profile in a battered old red cap to saunter to the Formula 1 VIP area where he watched Carlos Sainz take the first pole position of his career at a rain-soaked Silverstone.

See Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler 392 Go Rock Crawling In Moab

The Jeep Wrangler 392 has 240 more horsepower than the Ford Bronco.

The future in 1990: when the Mercedes-Benz 190 went electric

The electric Mercedes-Benz 190 was one of a number of cars tested on the island of Rügen – the largest EV trial in Germany. The post The future in 1990: when the Mercedes-Benz 190 went electric appeared first on Motoring Electric.

New EU vehicles will be fitted with speed-limiting tech from 6 July

Motoring experts warn that while the same rules are yet to be given the green light by the Government, drivers may have little choice in the matter if manufacturers fit the tech.

20 highlights from London Concours 2022

Ben Affleck ‘s 10-year-old son Samuel reversed a Lamborghini into a BMW at a car dealership

Ben Affleck ‘s 10-year-old son Samuel reversed a Lamborghini into a BMW at a car dealership -

Ranked: the best-selling convertibles ever made

What are the biggest selling drop-tops in the world? Some of them might surprise you

10 cars that should never have been made

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic gearing up for battle over best car collection

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic gearing up for battle over best car collection -

F1 2022 game release date and pre-order deals on Playstation, Xbox and PC

F1 2022 game release date and pre-order deals on Playstation, Xbox and PC - Take to the grid in the latest racing sim from Codemasters