9 h. ago US investigates Tesla’s Robotaxi launch after videos show erratically driving cars

The limited rollout in Austin, Texas, included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride serviceThe main transportation safety regulator in the US is requesting information from Tesla after videos showed the company’s self-driving Robotaxis exceeding the speed limit or veering into the wrong lane. The company launched the service in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.Tesla heavily promoted the initial, limited rollout of its Robotaxis, which included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride service and showing off footage of their trips. Instead of positive promotion, though, those videos appear to have drawn scrutiny from the National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHTSA), as the cars struggled to comply with traffic laws. Continue reading...

Economics

15 h. ago How far can your car drive when fuel light comes on including Audi, Volkswagen, Vauxhall and Ford

When the fuel light pops on do you chance it or head straight to the petrol station?

Transport

17 h. ago Police officer rescues driver trapped in car fire just moments before explosion

The driver suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision involving two cars and a tractor

Events

17 h. ago Why a DPD driver was REALLY hacked to death with a machete: Inside Sikh gang war fuelled by immigration that BBC didn't show in documentary

When DPD driver Aurman Singh was hacked to death in a 'cartel-style' execution in Shrewsbury, it was the culmination of months of bad blood between Skih gangs.

Events

37 h. ago Major car maker issues 'stop drive' recall on popular older models after lethal issue killed woman in France

The immediate 'stop drive' notice has been issued for all examples across Europe with outstanding recall notices for a well-documented fault.

Events

40 h. ago Drivers are just realising why Elon Musk's car company is called Tesla

Tesla is one of the most famous car companies in the world - but the name has a very special meaning few people know about thanks to Elon Musk. Here's what you need to know

Transport

42 h. ago Woman killed as no calls made to emergency services after car broke down on SMART motorway

153 drivers passed the stricken car Nargis Begum was travelling in before the unthinkable happened

Events

44 h. ago 153 drivers passed broken down car on motorway minutes before tragedy

Nargis Begum tragically died after a Mercedes ploughed into a car being driven by her husband on the M1 northbound on September, 9 2018.

Transport

49 h. ago Huge blow for UK drivers after EVs branded 'more unreliable than fuelled cars'

British motorists that have switched to eco-friendly EVs have been snubbed after a damming new survey found they are 'more unreliable' than traditional petrol and diesel cars

Transport

56 h. ago 'Idiot' drivers get out of cars and block emergency crews on hard shoulder amid M60 incident

Motorists claimed they were stuck for hours as all traffic was stopped on the motorway

Transport

65 h. ago New UK law change for everyone who parks a car on a driveway

The new rules are designed to make life easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners, and convince more to switch to electric. It could also allow households to make some extra money

Transport

4 d. ago Taxi drivers buying cars in one city due to 'easy' regulations putting passengers at risk

Drivers are flogging cars including black cabs on social media with licences already attached from Wolverhampton where it's believed that the rules to obtain a taxi licence are far more easier than other areas

Economics

4 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson's latest addition to his Diddly Squat farm has Kaleb Cooper fuming that it will put him out of a job

Jeremy Clarkson, 65, revealed that although he finds driverless cars to be 'pointless', there is one automated piece of machinery that has captured his attention. But Kaleb isn't impressed.

Politics

5 d. ago Brits issued 24 hour car insurance policy warning as drivers make key mistake

An car insurance expert has revealed the biggest error British motorists make when purchasing protection cover for their vehicle — and it could be costing you an absolute fortune

Events

5 d. ago Drivers warned of 3 things to 'never' say when taking out car finance

Uttering these three sentences could end up costing you extra, warn experts

Events

5 d. ago BREAKING: A55 closed UPDATES: Smoke billows from tunnel as drivers told 'stay in your cars'

The A55 in Wales has been shuttered in both directions this afternoon following a vehicle fire in the Conwy Tunnel which is now coughing smoke into the path of traffic

Events

5 d. ago A55 closed UPDATES: Smoke billows from tunnel as drivers told 'stay in your cars'

The A55 in Wales has been shuttered in both directions this afternoon following a vehicle fire in the Conwy Tunnel which is now coughing smoke into the path of traffic

Events

5 d. ago Boyfriend of woman who died asked driver to stop speeding car, inquest hears

Kitchen designer Lillie Clack, 21, was fatally injured and died days after the crash in the early hours of December 25 2021.

Events

5 d. ago Car drives through major shopping centre as terrified shoppers forced to hide

Shoppers huddled in stores while an allegedly stolen SUV raced at dangerous speeds through a shopping complex, before emergency services were called to the building

Economics

6 d. ago Should heavier cars be taxed more to cover the cost of fixing potholes they create?

Half of drivers think weightier cars should pay more road tax to reflect the greater impact they have on pothole-filled roads.

Economics