Dealer apprenticeships: becoming a car salesman

Dealer apprenticeships: becoming a car salesman
We meet the teenage car fan who got a car salesman job at his local dealer at 16. Is this the future of apprenticeships?
Almost all keyless car systems vulnerable to relay attacks

Almost all keyless car systems vulnerable to relay attacks
Investigation tests keyless car systems of 237 models, finds only three able to fully resist key signal cloning
Ford's ride-hailing bus service Chariot closes

Ford's ride-hailing bus service Chariot closes
Chariot closes less than three years after being purchased by Ford
Drivers pay over £325 to fix MoT faults 

Drivers pay over £325 to fix MoT faults
Average cost of putting a car right after a failed MoT pegged at £326.85, with 30 per cent of failures down to faulty lights
Fiat Panda gets “shocking” zero-star NCAP crash test rating

Fiat Panda gets “shocking” zero-star NCAP crash test rating
Fiat Panda given NCAP’s worst-ever child occupant score of 16 per cent; follows Punto’s zero-star score
External airbags could reduce crash severity by 40 per cent 

External airbags could reduce crash severity by 40 per cent
Conceptual external side airbags emerge in milliseconds to form additional crumple zone
Volkswagen to recall 75,000 cars over seatbelt fault

Volkswagen to recall 75,000 cars over seatbelt fault
Volkswagen was criticised by consumer group Which? for failing to offer a permanent solution after first offering an “informal recall”
Ford tries to get rid of new car smell

Ford tries to get rid of new car smell
Ford patent application describes cars automatically driving into the sun, opening windows and running the fan to eliminate new car smell
Automatic caravan and trailer hitch concept revealed

Automatic caravan and trailer hitch concept revealed
Concept trailer hitch automatically links caravan or trailer to car at the touch of a button
Andy Murray: Ferrari, Jaguar I-Pace and electric cars

Andy Murray: Ferrari, Jaguar I-Pace and electric cars
We chat to former Wimbledon champ Andy Murray about his Jaguar I-Pace, his driving history and his views on electric vehicles
Fleet-owned plug-in hybrids may never have been charged

Fleet-owned plug-in hybrids may never have been charged
Analysis of PHEV company cars, which were bought with subsidies, indicates drivers are running predominantly on petrol
New car CO2 emissions reach five-year high

New car CO2 emissions reach five-year high
DfT figures show average new-car CO2 emissions reached 128.3g/km in September; WLTP and diesel slump likely culprits
motorsport to be made impossible by new EU insurance rules

motorsport to be made impossible by new EU insurance rules
Unless amended, the European Motor Insurance Directive will require all cars to be fully insured, making all forms of motorsport impossible
Windscreen firms fight to keep up with new tech

Windscreen firms fight to keep up with new tech
Windscreen replacement companies are spending millions on tech and training to recalibrate screen-based car safety systems
How police tackle drug-drivers on the road

How police tackle drug-drivers on the road
We join Essex Police on patrol as officers crack down on motorists who have taken cocaine or cannabis using DrugWipe tests
One in seven drivers would jump a level crossing 

One in seven drivers would jump a level crossing
Drivers risking lives, as well as three penalty points, by jumping level crossing lights. New campaign and video highlight dangers
Severn Bridge tolls to be scrapped on 17 December

Severn Bridge tolls to be scrapped on 17 December
The move is estimated to save regular users £1,400 a year, and boost the local economy by £100m a year
Plug-in hybrid car sales stopped amid WLTP delays

Plug-in hybrid car sales stopped amid WLTP delays
Tough new WLTP tests see PHEVs withdrawn from sale as manufacturers prioritise certification of volume-selling models
New Ford and Vodafone tech warns of emergency vehicles

New Ford and Vodafone tech warns of emergency vehicles
Ford and Vodafone are testing a system to alert drivers of upcoming incidents, and instruct them to clear path for emergency services
Ultimate Jaguar XJ road test: XJ6, XJ12, XJ40 and XJR 575

Ultimate Jaguar XJ road test: XJ6, XJ12, XJ40 and XJR 575
We take a drive through the Jaguar XJ's history, sampling Sir William Lyons’ XJ6 and the Queen Mother’s XJ12 S1 amongst others
Long-term test review: SEAT Arona FR

Long-term test review: SEAT Arona FR
Final report: the SEAT Arona SUV crossover is a great all-rounder, but we’ve struggled to bond with it in its time on our fleet
UK aims to lead the world in low emissions transport

UK aims to lead the world in low emissions transport
PM earmarks £106 million for battery tech and green vehicles, says she wants Britain “leading from the front” with zero-emissions cars
80mph limits held back by “public opinion”, says road chief

80mph limits held back by “public opinion”, says road chief
Highways England chief executive says some motorways could operate at 80mph, but that shift looks unlikely
Government invests £10m in digital tech to beat roadw

Government invests £10m in digital tech to beat roadw
New Street Manager planning system could work with Google Maps and Waze to help drivers avoid roadworks and traffic jams
Pedal car for adults: bringing exercise to your commute

Pedal car for adults: bringing exercise to your commute
Looking for exercises to do in the car? We try a one-off car controlled by bicycle-style pedals
Police could take tougher approach to speeding

Police could take tougher approach to speeding
Chief constable says 10 per cent plus 2mph buffer zone guideline gives the impression “it is OK to speed”
England's best and worst motorway services revealed 

England's best and worst motorway services revealed
Norton Canes on the M6 toll gets the best rating, but M25’s Thurrock services most heavily criticised by customers
UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance launches

UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance launches
By Miles sees drivers pay per-mile rate plus flat annual fee to cover their car, targeting those driving less than 7,000 miles per year
2040 petrol and diesel 'ban': hybrids set to be exempt

2040 petrol and diesel 'ban': hybrids set to be exempt
Government states it is “technology neutral” in Road to Zero plans; wants half of all new cars to be ultra-low emission by 2030
Fiat staff to strike over Ronaldo’s £88 million Juve move

Fiat staff to strike over Ronaldo’s £88 million Juve move
Fiat Chrysler’s Melfi plant is owned by same company as Juventus; staff are angry investment is going to footballer, not factory
Mercedes faces calls to issue UK recall over emissions 

Mercedes faces calls to issue UK recall over emissions
Mercedes already forced to recall 238,000 diesel cars in Germany, and up to 774,000 cars could be affected across Europe
'Smart' pavements could aid autonomous cars

'Smart' pavements could aid autonomous cars
FlexKerb system uses LEDs to change roadsides from pedestrian space, to loading bays and lanes for autonomous cars
BMW hackers rewarded for flagging security flaws

BMW hackers rewarded for flagging security flaws
Security company uncovers vulnerabilities in several BMW models, enabling the marque to issue software patches
New laws introduced to allow remote control car parking

New laws introduced to allow remote control car parking
Drivers will be allowed to remote-park their cars from June 2018 following regulation changes