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Diesel cars are being set up to foil emissions tests, by selectively cutting emissions when the car’s central computer recognises conditions similar to those used in official tests, scientists have found. A new investigation, carried…

When was the last time you checked the condition of your spare tyre? Chances are, it wasn’t recently. Should you get a puncture you could be in for a nasty shock if you drive a…

Concept cars may normally be the preserve of motor shows where they simply sit and look pretty on a stand and don’t even need an engine. However, Nissan engineers in the USA have made their…

A substantial 45 per cent of motorists are happy to buy a car simply because they want to be able to “drive something new or different”, research from Experian has discovered. Despite slowing wage growth,…

If you’ve returned to the school run and your car is falling apart at the seams, it’s time to look for a new set of wheels. While many new family cars cost north of £20,000,…

The Caterham Seven is a completely back-to-basics sports car which does without equipment most car buyers would consider necessities, let alone luxuries. The Seven is a tiny, lightweight and utterly simple machine which puts the…

Research among students at the V Festival has found that a fifth of these young drivers never check the condition of their car's tyres while just one in four made this vital inspection within the…

Cars may have been made from plastic for years, but the world’s first 3D printed car has just rolled off the, er, printer. Further differentiating this new model that has been created by Arizona-based Local…

Family cars may have a reputation for being boring for those behind the wheel, but Ford’s original S-Max didn’t forget to cater for the driver with its impressive roadholding, sleek styling and well designed dashboard….