The French government has decided that the law requiring all drivers in the country to carry at least one disposable breathalyser kit at all times is to be canned. First introduced in 2013, the rule…

BMW’s mid-sized executive saloon and estate, the 5 Series, has received some minor updates. The stand-out addition is the introduction of mild-hybrid technology. Consisting of an ‘extremely powerful’ 48v starter-generator and a second battery, the…

Highways England has announced it will be offering breakdown recovery companies an eight-hour, single-day training course to aid them in working safely on smart motorways. The course will teach operators ‘safe working practices when attending…

Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff is ‘absolutely fine’ after being involved in a small incident on the same track where Richard Hammond had his infamous near-fatal crash. The 41-year-old former cricketer was reportedly driving a…

New research has found British drivers are not confident when it comes to the theory and practical driving test, with one in 10 thinking they’d fail if they took it immediately after passing it. In…

Volvo has become the first manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with the launch of its new PHEV – the XC40 Twin Engine. Called the T5 Twin Engine, the XC40…

BMW has revealed a new concept coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show – the Concept 4. Built to showcase what the next generation of 4 Series range may look like, the car features a radical…

Fiat Professional found UK van drivers prefer brown sauce to red when it comes to bacon sandwiches. The survey of 1,000 British-based van drivers discovered that while 37.5 per cent would opt for ketchup, 40…

Audi has revealed its updated A5 range, featuring ‘styling enhancements and upgraded infotainment’ among other alterations. The German manufacturer is bringing its sleek saloon, coupe and cabriolet in line with the rest of its latest…

More than half of UK drivers claim they wouldn’t use the hard shoulder of smart motorways when it’s open for traffic. This is according to a study of over 2,000 British motorists, which found 56…

Smart is going all-in on zero-emission motoring – its Fortwo Coupe, Cabrio and Forfour models have been refreshed and made solely electric. Ahead of their public debut at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show next…

The leaders of 14 UK cities and regions with illegal pollution levels are calling for funds to scrap old diesel cars. The city leaders of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham,…