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Actress and model Milla Jovovich has starred in the world’s first drive-through immersive theatre experience, celebrating the all-new Toyota C-HR. The seven-scene interactive production – entitled ‘The Night That Flows’ – was staged at The Printworks in London. The experience saw 100 guests immersed in the story of one amazing fictional …

The cost of motor insurance hit record levels in 2016, rising at more than five times the rate of inflation, according to the Association of British Insurers. Increases to insurance premium tax, higher repair costs and rising whiplash claims all conspired to send the average comprehensive policy to £462 in …

The first customers to have bought via Hyundai’s innovative Click To Buy website are now in possession of their new cars. In an industry first, www.hyundai.co.uk/clicktobuy was launched on January 6. allowing customers nationwide to purchase a new car completely online, offering a no-haggle, fixed-price experience. Hyundai claims it’s “simple, …

Did you know the average British motorist spends £1,116 on fuel and wastes three days stuck in traffic ever year? New research for The Car People reveals that despite spending a lot of time in their cars, 87% of Brits believe they have more freedom because of their car. How …

White was the UK’s most popular new car colour for fourth consecutive year in 2016, according to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). More than half a million new car buyers chose the colour last year – a fifth of all registrations – although figures …

The third-generation Kia Sportage has been crowned Diesel Car magazine’s Used Car of the Year 2017, also securing top spot in the best crossover category. Announcing this year’s results, Diesel Car Editor Ian Robertson said: “Every year there are more and more models to choose from, and the Diesel Car …

Meet the all-electric Dendrobium concept – Singapore’s first hypercar. The zero-emissions two-seater comes from electric mobility experts Vanda Electrics and will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7. Singapore-based Vanda Electrics’ technical partner is Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology and engineering services division of the …

Haas Formula One driver Romain Grosjean has launched a free ice driving experience in the French Alps. The star piloted an all-wheel drive Jaguar F-Type SVR on a special ice circuit to show onlookers at the La Plagne resort how it’s done. “Removing your skis and driving this F-Type SVR …

One in five British motorists admit to almost nodded off at the wheel, according to new research. The study by www.VoucherCodesPro.co.uk also revealed that more than three quarters of these respondents said they didn’t stop at a service station because they were on a “tight schedule”. A further 9% divulged …

The cost of motor insurance is continuing to rise. Over the last 12 months, prices have increased by 14% – equivalent to £95 – on average. This means a driver can now expect to pay £767 for a typical comprehensive car insurance policy – the costliest amount since mid-2012 when …