What Ecotec Means On GM Engines
The Ecotec name is derived from Emissions Control Optimization Technology, and marks out GM's small, efficient, turbo engines.
Grandmother killed in crash could still be alive if safety technology on smart motorway she broke down on hadn't been 'dangerously defective', court hears
Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, was a passenger in her daughter's Nissan Micra when it stopped in a live lane of traffic on a section of the M4 with no hard shoulder.
Fuel stations must now share live petrol and diesel prices under new rules that may save drivers £40 a year
Motoring groups have celebrated the official launch of the Fuel Finder Scheme saying it should be 'the start of the journey to cheaper fuel prices around the UK'.
Councils need more funding to install public EV charge points
A lack of council and central government funding for EV charge points is stalling EV charging network rollout, research shows.
Nearly half of drivers now scared of driving on smart motorways
An increasing number of drivers admit they feel nervous or anxious driving on 'smart' motorways - high speed roads with no hard shoulder.
China bans hidden 'pop-out' car door handles popularised by Tesla as part of new safety standards
The minimalist handles are designed to improve the aesthetic and aero of new cars but have come under criticism for losing operation when involved in a crash.
Hyundai Kona Electric gets OFFICIAL Electric Car Grant – not that it really matters
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the first Hyundai EV to qualify for the government's Electric Car Grant, a Band 2 £1,500 grant.
Protect Yourself, Win A Dashcam
There are proper crazies out there on the road. You never know what you're going to run into.
NYPD Sued Over Traffic Stops That Search Black Drivers 10 Times More Than Whites
New lawsuit claims the department replaced unconstitutional stop-and-frisk with equally biased vehicle searches.
Audi May Reverse The Naming Change That Left Buyers Confused
After confusing buyers, Audi hints the famous A4 badge could make a comeback at facelift time
Maserati Forced BaT To Kill This Supercar Auction
Many are upset that Maserati wouldn't allow this MCXtrema to be sold on Bring a Trailer
GM Took The Money, Now Canada Wants Payback
GM’s Oshawa layoffs trigger a government push to claw back taxpayer-funded incentives
NYPD Stopped Two Million Drivers, But Some Got Searched Way More
The NYPD is facing a new lawsuit claiming traffic stops target Black and Latino drivers unfairly, with arrest and search data painting a sharp disparity
China Officially Bans A Popular EV Door Design After Fatal Crashes
New Chinese rules mandate mechanical door releases on EVs and could reshape vehicle design worldwide
You Can Now Buy A 2-Seater Drone That Comes With Its Own Giant Minivan Garage
Xpeng’s six-wheel Land Aircraft Carrier houses a real eVTOL aircraft, costs $287K, and production is already underway
