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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Final countdown for all-electric Volkswagen ID Buzz

More than five years since it was first announced, pre-production versions of the VW ID Buzz are on a global tour

Aston Martin DBX707 ‘ultimate SUV’ will create 100 new jobs

More than 100 new roles will be created at Aston Martin’s St Athan facility in Wales thanks to the flagship DBX707 SUV.

Twisted reveals electric Land Rover Defender with 885lb ft of torque

For £270,000, North Yorkshire-based tuning company Twisted Automotive can build you an electric version of the classic Land Rover Defender.

UK drivers say speeding has become less acceptable

Research by independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart finds UK drivers are less approving of breaking speed limits than in 2016.

Skoda reveals sporty new Fabia Monte Carlo

The motorsport-inspired Monte Carlo trim is now available on the new Skoda Fabia, with up to 150hp on offer. Here are the details.

BMW is still the USA’s largest automotive exporter

For the eighth year in a row, BMW has exported more vehicles from the United States than any other car manufacturer.

Most drivers are scared to use the hard shoulder on smart motorways

Three-quarters of drivers avoid using the hard shoulder when it's a running lane. And only five percent think smart motorways are safer.

America’s most dependable car is a Porsche 911, again

The Porsche 911 has topped the 2022 J.D. Power Dependability Study for the third time in four years, with Kia the best car brand overall.

Skoda confirms pricing for electric Enyaq Coupe iV vRS

The Enyaq Coupe iV is the first electric Skoda to wear the vRS performance badge. Prices will start from £51,885 in the UK.

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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 protect your car with an OBD port locking device

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

The biggest and most flamboyant American cars

We reveal the 21 longest American cars from the ‘land yacht’ era of the 1960s through to the early 1980s

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.