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The Pontiff goes electric! Pope Francis makes first appearance in battery-powered 'G-Wagon popemobile' during trip to Corsica
The specially-made vehicle was designed to have a rotating heated seat and handrail for the Holy Father, and was delivered to him last week, just in time for his first use on Sunday.
The SUV turns 50: One in three cars on British roads are now bulky SUVs - how did they become so popular?
How did SUVs go from farms to the luxury IT car of today? And is the backlash beginning as sales continue to soar? We take a look at SUV history.
Now AI cameras being used to catch drink drivers in Britain: World-first trial is underway in these two counties - here's how they work...
Drivers under the influence could be caught by the same AI camera tech already used to catch motorists who fail to buckle up or put their phone down.
How well do you know your car dashboard warning lights? Take this tricky quiz to find out - only 4% of motorists know them all
Some 46% of motorists - who represent 23m licence holders in Britain - can't correctly name half of the symbols that show up on the instrument cluster.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch will go into production - but will be pricey
Rather than a volume production run model, the R5 Turbo 3E will be a limited-edition, hand-built EV made in very low numbers that's likely to cost well into six figures.
Return of the Mk1 Ford Escort: 150 'new' examples are being built - but the price tag is astronomical
A new Ford Escort MK1 has been unveiled. 150 'Continumod' cars will be made by Boreham Motorworks that reimagine the Escort and are brand-licensed by Ford.
AA hits out at 'comprehensive' car insurance deals that don't cover windscreens
Many car insurers create so-called 'essentials', 'basics' and 'value' comprehensive insurance products that exclude cover for things customers expect.
Marketing genius or PR disaster? After Jaguar's 'Copy Nothing' controversy we look at the BEST and WORST car rebrands of recent times
Jaguar is not alone in car manufacturers undergoing a rebrand in recent years - and in many cases reactions have been about as divisive as they come... Here are the hits and the flops...
Toyota's second electric car sees the return of a former nameplate - do you remember the original?
Unlike Ford, which caused huge controversy when it adopted the iconic Capri name for its latest electric SUV, the Japanese brand is unlikely to trigger too much upset with the move.
Number of drivers caught using mobile phones behind the wheel up a THIRD as AI camera rollout ramps up
The number of drivers being fined for using a handheld mobile phone has risen for the third year in a row.
Plummeting used electric vehicle prices have triggered a 'car leasing crisis'
A 'mismatch between market forces for new and used EVs' is at the heart of the issue, as the popularity of new electric car leases is not being met by equally strong used EV demand.
Car makers 'withholding deliveries of new petrol and diesel models until January' to hit 2024 EV sales targets
Robert Forrester, chief executive of Vertu Motors, said dealers are being forced to delay customers from taking delivery of their new cars, which are being held in 'compounds'.
Ten used electric cars that have tumbled in value most this year: One's worth TWO THIRDS less than it was 12 months ago
Second-hand electric cars are currently selling faster than petrols and diesels - and it's all because they're becoming far more affordable as a result of huge price deflation.
Backlash at new B plate stunt for drivers to warn they're terrible at one type of manoeuvre
Motorists who acknowledge they struggle with the driving manoeuvre are being urged to order one to display on their vehicles.
Used electric cars are selling FASTER than petrol and diesel models - for one very good reason
In the month of November, second-hand dealers were, on average, selling a used EV in just 33 days. This compares to a 40 days across all fuel types.
