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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Ferrari number plate rockets in value from £900 to £205,500

Bought in 2012 for just £900, the Ferrari-themed 'F80 FER' number plate has increased in value by more than 22,000 percent.

10 most popular car security products revealed

New data from eBay reveals the measures taken by British drivers to keep their cars secure – including steering locks and wheel clamps.

Jeep Super Wagoneer transformed into Hemi-powered restomod

Texas-based Vigilante has upgraded a rare 1960s Jeep Super Wagoneer, including the addition of a 392 Hemi SRT-8 engine.

Volvo ramps up production to meet demand for new electric EX60

Volvo’s new electric EX60 SUV has surpassed expectations in terms of sales so far, with 3,000 orders placed in Sweden alone.

BMW M2 gets racing-inspired M Performance aero styling kit

The new M Performance kit for the BMW M2 comprises lowered coilover suspension and an aerodynamic bodykit – including a huge rear spoiler.

Chinese car brand Chery partners with Soccer Aid

One of the fastest-growing car brands in the UK, Chery has announced it will be a principal partner of Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026.

Automatic and EV learners are less likely to pass a driving test

New data from the DVSA shows the optimum month, day of the week, time and type of car for passing your driving test.

Barry Sheene’s title-winning 1977 Suzuki RG500 heads to auction

Being sold by Bonhams at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, the Suzuki RG500 is an important piece of British motorsport history.

Skoda’s new Dragon Skin paint is a winner on Instagram

Following an online vote by Skoda enthusiasts, Dragon Skin emerged as the chosen new colour for the sporty Octavia vRS.

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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