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Film of the Week: 'Gran Turismo'

The true story of Jann Mardenborough, the British gamer who managed to transfer his skills into a real-life racing career, is given the big-screen treatment, courtesy of the once great 'District 9' director Neill Blomkamp.

11/08/2023

Culture news

Watch: Hundreds of vintage cars cross through the streets of Paris

The streets of Paris were flooded with an eclectic collection of classic cars, motorbikes, and even vintage buses, for the 16th edition of the 'Traversée de Paris'.

31/07/2023

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WATCH: Protesters injured as car ploughs through a demo in Israel

A car drove through a crowd of protesters in Tel Aviv, leaving three people lightly injured on Monday.

25/07/2023

Travel News

These scenic bus routes in England will cost you under €3

Travellers can save around 30 per cent on most routes, rising to 87 per cent on some rural services.

12/06/2023

Mobility

Is Gen Z falling out of love with cars and driving?

The hardest hit by school closures and job losses in the COVID pandemic, Gen Z lacks the earning potential or upward mobility as previous generations.

24/05/2023

Mobility

Why are new cars designed and tested with men in mind?

Women are far more likely to be severely injured or die in a frontal crash than men. The way we test car safety may have something to do with it.

06/05/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Making cities cleaner and greener

Tune in for the latest from Brussels.

01/04/2023

Living

Road rage: Traffic noise spikes blood pressure, new research finds

Feel your blood boil when you’re near a busy road? A new study explains why

23/03/2023

Green News

These countries are pushing back on the EU's petrol and diesel car ban

An alliance of countries is looking to water down new legislation over worries it could harm consumers and the European car industry.

22/03/2023

Experiences

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

European cities are now campaigning for low-emissions zones to be included in new law targeting foreign drivers.

06/03/2023

Design

Why is Bentley discontinuing its iconic 6.0 Litre W12 engine?

Luxury carmaker Bentley is discontinuing its 6.0 litre W12 engine, which powers its most prestigious vehicles, to accelerate towards a more sustainable, electric future.

22/02/2023

Living

Kenyan physics teacher turns old laptops into e-bike batteries

When Kenyan physics teacher Paul Waweru’s electric motorbike stopped working, he couldn’t travel to work. Then he turned to old laptop batteries.

29/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

Meet the Indian maths teacher who made his own solar-powered car

The entrepreneur went viral for his prototype of a ‘luxurious’ electric vehicle that is not just for the super wealthy.

26/01/2023

Mobility

Volvo's new flagship all-electric SUV could power your home

The Swedish automobile maker's new EV supports bi-directional charging, allowing owners to transfer electricity from the car to their home.

24/11/2022

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Chinese firm tests a two-passenger electric flying taxi in Dubai

Is it a car? Or a plane? Or a drone? Created by Chinese company XPENG AEROHT, this test of the electric flying taxi offers a glimpse into the future, where people may one day soar through over the city to their destination, leaving traffic jams far below.

12/10/2022

Mobility

The new Citroen all-electric family car that could power your home

The four-seater Citroen “oli” is an all-electric vehicle designed to be versatile, eco-friendly and affordable. Can it help families ditch their traditional cars?

29/09/2022

Green News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

22/09/2022

Mobility

Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.

22/09/2022

Mobility

EV for the masses? This electric ‘car-bike’ aims to shake things up

Stand out from the crowd and roll around town in this electric car-bike, the brainchild of a UK start-up hoping to democratise EVs.

10/07/2022

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Meet the 7-year-old Iranian who dreams of becoming a racing champion

When 7-year-old Iranian child Raha Ghorbani gets into her father's car, she goes straight for the driver's seat and performs drifts. The child participates as a guest in Tehran's racing events, and dreams of becoming a racing champion herself one day.

07/06/2022