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Parents and kids appear to bond best when they’re in the car, according to new research. British parents are quite literally ‘going round the houses’ when it comes to discussing serious issues with their children – by using the family car as a travelling ‘confessional’. The study, for Renault Scénic, …

New car buyers are more likely to upgrade infotainment systems than choose enhanced safety features, according to new research. Four in five motorists say that safety technologies are important when buying a car, but a fifth refuse to pay extra for them even if it reduces the chance of having …

Nissan has utilised Victorian technology in a bid to stop drivers from being distracted by their mobile phones at the wheel. Despite tough new police crackdowns, one in five admits illegally texting while driving. Now boffins have created a prototype compartment within the armrest of a Nissan Juke lined with …

Jeep is celebrating its fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series with a special edition Renegade 4×4. Just 100 Jeep Renegade Tough Mudder 4x4s will be made, and to mark the occasion, the first ever ‘Tough Mudder for Jeep’ took place at Silverstone Circuit’s off-road course in Northamptonshire. The …

Six in 10 British adults wouldn’t pass their driving test if they had to take it again, according to new research. A study by Accident Advice Helpline of 2,025 motorists, who drive at least once a week, revealed that most are convinced they would fail their practical test if they …

New research has exposed a huge gulf in the rates charged by mechanics throughout the UK, ranging from £36 to £234 per hour. Overall, the average rate – combining main dealers, independent workshops and fast-fit outlets – is £67 an hour. According to a nationwide study of 6,000 garages by …

A near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Hyundai Santa Fe has become the first passenger vehicle to be driven across the continent of Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again. The SUV was driven by Patrick Bergel, the great-grandson of legendary polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. The journey was timed to …

Three of Arsenal’s top players, Carl Jenkinson, Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi, have taken part in an unique target practice challenge featuring a Citroen C1 Airscape. The Premiership trio were trying to kick footballs through the open roof of a Citroen C1 Airscape being driven on two wheels by stunt …

Limited edition collection of 10 Aston Martin Vanquish S models created in tribute to the The Red Arrows. Aston Martin Cambridge has commissioned the cars, which have been designed to emulate the experience of piloting a Hawk jet – the Royal Air Force’s aerobatic team’s aircraft of choice. Approved by …

The new Range Rover Velar has made its showstopping US debut with an exclusive online performance from singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding. The star’s New York show brought a touch of British glamour to the Velar’s launch party. Earlier, she became the first person to drive the new Velar in Manhattan. “I …