Friday 07 November 2014

Motoring news

Plus reviews of the latest models, expert advice, classic cars and comment

50 years of drink-driving campaigns

On this day in 1964, the first ever drink driving television advert aired. 50 years later, the campaigns have changed quite a bit

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2015 BMW S1000RR review

The competition is getting tougher all the time, but BMW’s revised S1000RR is still a superlative superbike

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Jaguar reveals four-wheel-drive F-type

Jaguar F-Type AWD Coupe four-wheel-drive

New version to join rear-wheel-drive variants in a range which will expand to 14 models

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'Crash for cash' claims at an all-time high, insurers claim

Aviva says that it has seen a surge in the number of deliberately staged accidents

Cars you don't want to crash

The latest Euro NCAP crash test scores don't make pleasant reading for one manufacturer. But it's not the first to be shown up

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2015 Mazda 2 first drive

Mazda's new baby certainly has the looks, but has it got what it takes to steal sales from the best small hatchbacks?

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Goodwood Festival of Speed theme announced

Lewis Hamilton, Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014

"Flat-out and Fearless" has been revealed as the theme for the 2015 running of the Festival of Speed

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Car reviews and buying guide»

Mercedes E-class Estate review

The Mercedes E-class estate combines space and practicality with a luxurious interior

New vs used

Buying used saves you money, right? Not necessarily

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé review

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe review

The Phantom Drophead Coupé is perhaps the ultimate statement of automotive luxury

BMW 2-series Active Tourer review

If you want a high quality, five-seater family car, the 2-series Active Tourer should be on your shortlist

The latest updates from our long-term test fleet

As well as reviewing the latest models to go on sale, we run extended tests of cars to see what they're like to live with every day

Latest news»

Plundered at the pump

Telegraph View: Someone – be it the Treasury or the petrol giants – should find a way to let the motorist share in what is likely to be a temporary oil price bonanza

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CCTV: Driver crashes through US restaurant

Supermarkets cut fuel prices again

Fuel prices: the 'rocket and feather effect' explained

Editor's choice

7 smart soft-tops to buy now for under £5,000

With prices on the slide, this is the best time of year to buy a convertible. So here are some great drop-tops you can use through the winter, but that won't cost the earth.

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Why winter is the best time to buy a convertible

Columnists »

Erin Baker

An attitude shift is long overdue in the car industry

Chris Knapman

A premium problem to have

James Foxall

Banking on success in the classic car market

2015 Kia Soul EV first drive

Kia’s new battery electric vehicle might have toy town styling, but this hides some very clever thinking

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2015 Kia Sorento first drive

2014 Mercedes B-class first drive

2015 Skoda Fabia first drive

Classic cars»

London to Brighton Veteran Run in pictures

2014 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run - 02/11/14

The annual Veteran Car Run commemorates an Act of 1896 which raised the speed limit from 4mph to 14mph

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Wallace and Gromit's van joins star cars exhibition

How sexy is a Vauxhall Corsa?

Bentley R Type Continental stars at Classic Motor Show auction

Motorbikes»

Honda NM4 Vultus review

Futuristic styling and conventional mechanicals collide in the Honda Vultus

Energica Ego review

Alpinestars Yari DRYSTARS glove review

Tucano Giacca Trip motorbike jacket review

Picture galleries»

London to Brighton Veteran Run in pictures

The annual Veteran Car Run commemorates an Act of 1896 which raised the speed limit from 4mph to 14mph

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Nine of the oddest optional extras

7 smart soft-tops to buy now for under £5,000

The 13 most spookily-named Halloween cars

Videos»

Watch: world record golf buggy reaches 118mph

Video

A golf buggy that can top 115mph is perhaps not the most practical thing to own, but watching this may change your mind

CCTV: Driver crashes through US restaurant

Watch: Lambourghini revved so hard it catches fire

Drug dealers dump £200,000 of heroin in police chase

Buying and owning advice»

How to stay safe when driving in the rain

We've reached the time of year when heavy rain is all too common. But remembering a few simple rules can make driving in these conditions easier and safer