Cars

Mercedes EQS: update brings 500+ mile range and standard-fit Hyperscreen

Bigger battery, more equipment, upright bonnet star: Merc gives its electric saloon a once over

Will We Soon Be Able To Buy An Electric Akira Bike?

If the Rapid K-1988 becomes a reality, we just might.

Totally forgotten cars - but do you remember any of them?

Some were great, some not so much. But whichever the case, most of these cars were clean forgotten

12 of the weirdest objects in space

Some of the most outlandish objects in the universe.

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights

Windows of plane used by King Charles fell out mid-flight after the frames were melted by lights - A loud noise was heard shortly after take-off when the aircraft was at 14,000ft

Best white trainers for women in 2024 from Nike, Adidas and more

Best white trainers for women in 2024 from Nike, Adidas and more - These neutral-toned trainers transcend trends

Mythbusting the world of EVs: are people turning back to petrol?

Do people really go back to combustion engines after living with an EV?

Top used cars for less than £10,000

In a blizzard of market complexity and huge choice, we offer a guide to the best, most reliable used deals

Dubai highway still flooded after record rainfall

The heaviest rainfall in decades caused havoc in the city state.

I'm a 6ft 4 antiques expert - I've sold more than 50 Minis for a total of £700k, here's my tips to make profit...

Phil's Mini venture started out during a Covid-hit 2021. At the age of 26, he took his love for this favourite film, the 1969 blockbuster, The Italian Job, and turned it into his next business venture.

The ‘superyacht in the sky’ that could change sustainable travel

The ‘superyacht in the sky’ that could change sustainable travel - The first Airlander 10 service is set to fly by 2028

Fernando Alonso made Aston Martin decision ‘with gun to his head’ amid Mercedes offer – report

Did Fernando Alonso receive a Mercedes offer before being pushed into signing a new Aston Martin contract?

The Triumphs and Disasters of nameplate revivals

Which revivals got it right, and which fell criminally short? We look at the most famous winners - and losers

Axed Tesla staffers say the chaos will lead to ‘pretty bad’ quality only getting ‘worse’

Axed Tesla staffers say the chaos will lead to ‘pretty bad’ quality only getting ‘worse’ - Several newly-unemployed workers told The Independent the layoffs seemed to strike chaotically, without rhyme or reason, with Elon Musk’s actions resulting in one investor declaring: “Only him and Kanye West have reached this level of people’s distaste”

I want to convert my garage - do we need planning permission to replace the door with a window?

We have an integral garage and I wish to replace the door with a window and brickwork under the window. The garage is only used as a storage. Do I need planning permission?

Hybrid drivers exploit loophole to collect fuel and green tax breaks

Hybrid electric company cars are surging in popularity, with their uptake almost doubling in a year. The cars are considered green, and so they come with significant tax breaks via company salary sacrifice schemes, meaning drivers can save thousands of pounds by not having to pay income tax on the benefit-in-kind. But drivers are exploiting the dua...

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan - Five Japanese autoworkers have narrowly escaped an attack by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosive-laden vest near their vehicle in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi

Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

55 fab Ford Transit publicity photos

We look back at 58 years of the Ford Transit history with the finest and funniest press photos of Britain’s favourite van.

Are electric cars too heavy for British roads, bridges and car parks?

Cars have a weight problem. Consider the Mini, designed to save precious fuel during rationing; it has ballooned in size. It is not alone. Cars have got bigger and bigger, with the rise of the SUV only accelerating the trend. Electric cars might look the same (for now) but they have one important difference: a heavy battery. Our EV mythbusters series has taken a wild ride through the common (but often misinformed) criticisms of electric cars,...

Motorists to be taxed more than smokers as war on drivers revs up

Motorists will be taxed more than smokers within years as the cost of driving hits record highs. Road tax revenues are predicted to overtake tobacco duties for the first time next year followed by the insurance premium levy in 2026, according to Telegraph analysis of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) statistics. Vehicle Excise Duty receipt...

Electric dream? What it’s really like to drive 285 miles to The Lakes in a leccy car

'Patience and planning' became our motto... but the scenery was well worth it.

The new laws everyone needs to know before driving abroad this year

The new laws everyone needs to know before driving abroad this year - From clean air zones to alchol rules, this is what you need to know

The Mercedes S-Class story: best car in the world?

We take a look at the history of Mercedes' top-of-the-range luxury saloon, starting at the beginning

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

People struggling to get out of cars parked in bays due to increasing size of vehicles

People struggling to get out of cars parked in bays due to increasing size of vehicles - Manufacturers increasing width of vehicles despite size of most car park spaces being unchanged for decades

18 free car hacks using everyday items

From toothpaste to old socks, here are 18 household items you can put to good use in your car.

‘Transformers One’ just got its first trailer — this could be the spark the franchise needs

A new movie trailer has dropped for "Transformers One", and the 3 minutes of footage holds a strong premise that's different from previous films.

What you need to know to reduce your car insurance

Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips.

The rare luxury cars fast vanishing from our roads

We track down the unicorn pricey cars that are disappearing from our roads

Ask the Expert: We are downsizing to one car. Which EV best suits our needs?

Dear Alex, My wife and I have a 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 and a 2019 Volvo XC60 and we want to switch to one car that combines the characteristics of both: medium-sized, capable of towing a small box trailer and cheap to run, particularly in town. I am 6ft 3in and would like the driving position and space of the Volvo. We have not been impressed by the ...

10 massively overrated fast Fords

Many fast Ford cars are rightly revered. But some – including the Fiesta XR2i and Tickford Capri – fall short of the mark.

Government to launch study to find out why drivers are increasingly being dazzled by headlights

A recent study by the RAC found four in five motorists said glare from other vehicle's lights is a growing problem and has been getting worse in recent years.

Ask the Expert: Should I buy a spare wheel, or rely on tyre sealant?

Dear Alex, My 2010 Ford C-Max doesn’t have a spare wheel, which seems increasingly common these days. Should I buy a spare in case of a puncture, or get a can of tyre sealant and keep my fingers crossed? – TC Dear TC, Your C-Max probably wouldn’t have had a spare wheel when it was new – they were an optional extra – but it would have had a tyre inf...

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services

Advert banned over complimentary food and drink claims on train services - Two passengers who frequently travelled first class but did not receive complimentary food and drink complained that the ad was misleading.

Lamborghini reveals new logo for all future cars

Subtle restyle for the raging bull and a bespoke Lamborghini font to reflect the firm's 'brave and authentic' values

California's 'Turbo Roundabout' explained to Americans

Americans, meet roundabouts.

Photos Of Japan's Most Bizarre Car Culture

Discover the rebellious world of Bōsōzoku culture. From roaring motorcycles to vibrant cars, delve into the heart of this Japanese subculture and explore the impact of Bōsōzoku on modern society.

The sports cars we totally forgot existed

Many sports cars are venerated, but these, not so much. Time to salute the fast cars time forgot

How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory

The Ford Bronco initially was conceived and designed for rugged outdoorsy types, a two-door means of escape to nature from the bustling cities of mid-century America. But it had already been tamed and polished for suburbanites, with cruise control and air conditioning, by 1994, when O.J. Simpson cowered in the back of one, a handgun to his temple, as patrol cars followed it for about two hours in the California twilight. The model was...

The greatest limousines ever made

We take a journey into the sumptuous realm of the world's finest limousines ever made

40 cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the McLaren F1 and a Bova Futura coach.

The crazy cars from sensible car makers

Car manufacturers are, on the whole, risk-averse most of the time.

Cars to Ukraine scheme launch cancelled ahead of London mayoral election

The launch event of Sadiq Khan’s Ulez-cars-to-Ukraine scheme has been cancelled ahead of the London mayoral elections. An event was scheduled to take place in Dorking to mark the first batch of cars from the scheme leaving Britain for Ukraine. But it has now been cancelled because of restrictions on pre-election publicity ahead of the London mayora...

Sleepers: The boring-looking cars with powerful engines

These cars are seriously quick without bragging about it - let's take a look at the ultimate Q cars

Oh my, the last Bizzarrini 5300 GT is very pretty and very green

The 24th and final continuation model belongs on bedroom wall posters everywhere, right?

Heavy metal: Dodge Challenger Black Ghost vs Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The Challenger is dead, for now. Will the muscle car survive? We couldn’t leave California without a 1,300bhp grudge match

Inside ‘the world’s least-visited country’ – where dirty cars are illegal and social media is banned

The dangers of buying an SUV – and the big cars to try instead

It is an uncomfortable truth that many of us drive cars that are much too big for our needs, and most of these too-big cars are SUVs. Sports utility vehicles represent a ­sector of the market that has proved powerfully attractive to people who have been led to think that they need a wide, tall, capacious, ­all-terrain-­capable vehicle, when in fact...

The most unlikely cherished classic car: Time-warp Morris Ital with 4,550 miles on the clock heads to auction - and could sell for £10k...

It's not uncommon for car owners to keep a particular vehicle for decades and cherish it for as long as possible, often in the hope that its value will soar. But it seems unlikely for the Morris Ital.