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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Street lights could gain new tech to help self-driving cars

After a successful trial in the Midlands, smart street lights could form part of digitising the road network across the UK.

Showroom-fresh Porsche Carrera GT sells for a record $2 million

A 250-mile Porsche Carrera GT supercar has set a new record for the US-based Bring a Trailer online auction platform.

Volkswagen Group doubled electric car sales in 2021

Volkswagen Group brands saw an increase of 96 percent for electric vehicle deliveries during the past 12 months, led by the Skoda Enyaq iV.

Morgan celebrates Le Mans victory with limited-run Plus Four LM62

The new Plus Four LM62 limited edition commemorates six decades since Morgan’s class win at the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours race.

18 January is the most dangerous day of the year to drive

Data shows 18 January is a challenging day for drivers, with 33 percent more insurance claims made than the average day during the year.

New Toyota GRMN Yaris is already 2022’s hottest hatch

Offered to Japanese buyers only through a lottery, the limited-edition GRMN Yaris turns Toyota's rally homologation special up to 11.

Jenson Button’s 1970 Ford Bronco is up for auction

Owned by the 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, the classic Ford Bronco is being sold through Collecting Cars. Here are the details.

Breakdowns caused by potholes hit three-year high

New RAC data shows that its breakdown patrols attended 27 pothole-related incidents every day throughout 2021.

Ford takes double win in 2022 NACTOY Awards

The Ford Maverick wins Truck of the Year, with the Bronco named Utility winner. And the Honda Civic is the 2022 NACTOY Car of the Year.

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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.