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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Smart is back – with new #1 electric small SUV

The reinvention of Smart as an all-electric car brand begins with the new #1 compact SUV, revealed in Berlin and on sale later this year.

Free Karai app could save motorists 25 percent on fuel

Designed to help drivers offset their carbon emissions, the Karai smartphone app can also give tips on driving more efficiently.

Fuel prices soar to highest increases on record

The average price for a litre of petrol increased by 11p in March 2022, with diesel up by an astonishing 22p per litre.

Australia to get Ford F-150 pickup in right-hand drive

The iconic Ford F-150 pickup truck will be built in right-hand drive for Australian buyers, with sales starting in 2023.

Toyota GR86 sports car to cost less than £30,000 – or £299 per month

The latest model in Toyota’s Gazoo Racing range, the rear-driven manual GR86 sports car is available for just £299 per month on PCP.

Wild 300hp GR Corolla is Toyota’s latest hot hatch – but not for the UK

The 300hp all-wheel-drive GR Corolla is Toyota’s rally-inspired Golf R rival. The petition to bring it to the UK starts here...

How to prevent the growing risk of car airbag theft

New research reveals the number of steering wheels stolen from cars increased by 68 percent in 2021. Here is how to deter airbag theft.

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV completes Arctic testing before 2023 launch

Enduring temperatures of -40 degrees centigrade, the first all-electric Rolls-Royce has survived extreme winter tests

Lotus restarts factory tours following £100 million upgrade

With the Emira sports car now in production, Lotus fans can book tours of the historic Hethel facility – and the Classic Team Lotus site.

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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