John Redfern

U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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Bring a Trailer launches new shipping service

Bring a Trailer has unveiled an integrated shipping function, allowing winning bidders to have their new car delivered directly to them.

Why Norway really does love electric cars

As highlighted in the General Motors 2021 Super Bowl advert with Will Ferrell, Norway is a true leader when it comes to electric car sales.

This is Kevin Hart’s 1,000hp classic Dodge Charger

Powered by the 1,000 hp Hellephant Hemi crate engine, the new Hellraiser Charger has been built by SpeedKore for actor Kevin Hart.

GT drivers to earn real championship points from sim racing events

Drivers competing in the 2021 GT World Challenge Europe will also score points from taking part in esports simulation events.

New smart tariff uses AI for cheaper home EV charging

Ovo Energy has launched a new energy tariff, intended to offer electric car drivers a fixed rate regardless of when they charge at home.

Rare BMW M1 once owned by Paul Walker is up for auction

A modified example of the mid-engined 1980 BMW M1 is for sale on Bring a Trailer, with late actor Paul Walker one of the previous owners.

Survey says ‘white van man’ cliche is outdated and offensive

Research by Fiat has found that ‘green van man’ is on the rise, with over a third of van drivers considering a switch to electric power.

These are the countries with the best virtual racing drivers

New analysis of a host of top racing games has uncovered exactly which countries produce the top virtual motorsport champions.

First McLaren Speedtail sold at auction achieves $3.2 million

Sold as part of the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2021 event, this was the first opportunity to bid on the 250 mph McLaren Speedtail at auction.

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Formula 1 to launch online Virtual Grand Prix Series this weekend

With multiple races on the 2020 F1 calendar postponed, officials have moved to create a special online esports championship with current drivers taking part

How to secure your car with an OBD port locking device

We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals who target its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.

How to protect your car from catalytic converter theft

Catalytic converter theft can be inconvenient and expensive, with hybrid cars particularly affected. We explain how to minimise the risk.

Rare Subaru Impreza 22B sells for more than $310,000

One of only 400 examples made for the Japanese market, the Impreza 22B STI was imported under the Show or Display exemption.

British F1 star Lando Norris has a brand-new McLaren company car

Teenage British F1 star Lando Norris took delivery of the bright orange 570S supercar from the McLaren Technology Centre