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Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

Boots boss quits after six years in charge of the high street chain

Sebastian James has held the top position at Boots in the UK since 2018, prior to which he was the head of electricals retailer Dixons, now known as Currys

Haunting photos reveal the world's DEADLIEST roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

Inside Lando Norris' private life: from millionaire dad to model girlfriend

Lando Norris is the current driver in the spotlight and the British Formula 1 ace leads quite an impressive life away from the racetrack – here's all you need to know…

Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

McLaren signs deal with Ministry of Defence

Just days before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

Chilling moment gunman opens fire with shotgun on a car park

Saabir Mohamed, 26, can be seen jumping from a Ford Kuga before firing the deadly weapon towards his victim in a car park in Smethwick, West Mids. The injured man was dropped off in an Audi at Birmingham's City Hospital with gunshot wounds to his lower leg and foot and staff there alerted police.

Mazda Crashes Hard After Being Brake Checked by Subaru

Wild dashcam footage shows reckless driving at its worst.

Expert claims DVLA driving licence penalties are 'too low' and not a deterrent

The DVLA can revoke a motorist's driving licence if they have a certain medical condition on the grounds that it could affect a road user's ability to drive safely

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

Jesus Christ Likes Fast Cars

It’s the 4th of July, folks, which means two things. Jalopnik has the day off, and it’s once again time for me to force you to listen to a relatively obscure song about cars. I mean, I can’t actually force you to listen to it, but I’m going to do my best anyway. There’s so much more music out there than what charts on the radio, and that’s especially true of Americana, country music’s smarter, better-looking, more talented and significantly...

The best-selling cars in the world

The data's taken a while to crunch, but let's take a look at the biggest-selling cars in the world in 2023

Watch The Most-Talented British Rally Driver of All Time Win At Home

Nope, it's not Colin McRae; In the final round of the 2000 WRC championship, Richard Burns took the win but lost the title.

Olena Zelenska falls victim to deepfake video claiming she bought a Bugatti

Olena Zelenska falls victim to deepfake video claiming she bought a Bugatti - Zelenska’s deepfake pushed by ‘Russian propagandists before Nato summit to discredit Ukraine’s top leadership’, says Kyiv agency

Jude Bellingham bicycle kick saves the day for England

Another close call, but Jude saves the day.

Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie has a very famous father – details

Lee McKenzie often fronts Channel 4's coverage of Formula 1, but the star has quite a famous father. Here's everything you need to know…

Mercedes open to 2026 Alpine F1 engine supply to replace Aston Martin

Mercedes sees benefits in supplying Alpine with 2026 Formula 1 engines if Renault decides to cancel its F1 powertrain programme

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

The U.S. has transferred a key vehicle to Ukraine—Here’s why it matters

Gladiator 2 trailer release date announced with epic first look cast pictures

Gladiator 2's trailer release date has been announced alongside first look pictures of Ridley Scott's cast.

Boy racer crackdown: Car enthusiasts say heavy-handed response could isolate youth

Community leaders are welcoming a wave of police operations to curb illegal street racing, but not everyone is on board.

Car Show Organizer Gets Asked About Hells Angles, Goes Berserk

This should be a lesson to all of us—it's never OK to ask reasonable questions. At least not to this guy.

Mollie King shows off her effortless sense of style in a military green dress as she attends Silverstone hand-in-hand with fiancé Stuart Broad for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix

Mollie King and Stuart Broad show off their effortless sense of style as they arrive at Silverstone on Sunday for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.

British Grand Prix 2024: The best dressed guests at Silverstone

See all the outfits from the 2024 British Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to Brad Pitt and Damson Idris - see photos

Gladiator 2 FIRST LOOK: Shirtless Paul Mescal showcases his rippling muscles in battle gear as he duels blood soaked Pedro Pascal in the much anticipated sequel - 24-years after the Oscar-winning original

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning 2000 original.

All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

The final cost on the seven roads is not yet known.

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 British GP

McLaren swept the opening practice sessions for this weekend’s 2024 British Grand Prix, with Red Bull and Max Verstappen off the ultimate pace. But the deeper data shows things differently, while still indicating at this stage that Lando Norris can fight for victory in front of his home Formula 1 fans

20 facts you might not know about 'Blade Runner'

How did the film come to be? Should the film have narration? Whether you are human or replicant, here are 20 facts that might intrigue you about Blade Runner.

Why do police officers touch your trunk during a traffic stop? Here's what you should know

Auckland’s Morell Bar & Bistro in Remuera ram raided by thieves

Thieves target Remuera bar before dumping their car a short distance away, police say.

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

This Super Small, Rotary Combustion Engine Could Power Your Next Motorcycle

It's not a rotary, per se, but the internals do rotate.

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

Who has the most podiums in F1 history? Updated list of drivers with most top-three finishes in Formula One

The Sporting News looks through the record books at which drivers have taken the most podium finishes throughout their career.

30 Biggest Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Car

Buying a new car is stressful no matter how many times you've done it before. From figuring out your budget to finding the right car to wrapping up all the paperwork, there's so much involved. And...

Why Ferrari reverted to Imola-spec F1 upgrades at Silverstone

The upgrades Ferrari introduced at Barcelona's F1 round exacerbated issues with bouncing

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

The first cars owned by these celebrities may surprise you

Have you ever caught yourself gawking at the glitzy rides of your favorite stars? It’s hard not to! But don’t be fooled, their wheels weren’t always so swanky. Some were lucky enough to score a shiny new car straight away, while others had to make do with an old clunker. From Taylor Swift to Victoria Beckham—and a couple of royals in between too—let's find out who was driving what. Buckle up and take a joyride down memory lane to explore these stars' humble automotive beginnings in the gallery ahead. Click on!

Brad Pitt Hits UK Grand Prix for Film Return Amid F1 Movie Buzz

Film merges classic racing with modern cinematic storytelling

Waikato road rage crash: Police following ‘strong lines of inquiry’ into Gordonton incident

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

Keanu Reeves rocks gray beard on rare outing with girlfriend Alexandra Grant at Moto GP

Actor Keanu Reeves was spotted at the Moto GP Sachsenring in Germany in a rare outing with his girlfriend Alexandra Grant this Saturday and showed off salt and pepper facial hair

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

Tesla Cybertruck Overcooks Corner, Flips And Lands On Its Roof

EVs are known to be very stable thanks to their low center of gravity, but you can still flip them, as this Cybertruck crash shows.

Most common reasons driving licences are stripped by the DVLA - full list

The DVLA can revoke a driving licence on medical grounds if a motorist is deemed unfit to be behind the wheel. Here are the most common reasons why driving licences are scrapped in the UK

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

MotoGP German GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 results

David Alonso picks up the Moto3 victory while Fermin Aldeguer triumphs in Moto2 at the German Grand Prix

Warning issued to Aussie motorists - as change comes into force today

A major change is coming into force on Australian roads today. Here is what motorists need to know.

We've Found The Most Spectacular Road Trip In Your State

From twisty mountain roads and desert highways to coastal routes and leaf-peeping laneways, these are the best scenic roads in each state.