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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Hybrid Toyota Corolla races to a greener future for BTCC

Ahead of the first race test of a hybrid-powered Toyota Corolla BTCC car, research finds fans approve of the move to electrification.

More than half of drivers think electric cars are too expensive

A survey of 2,000 UK drivers has found concerns about the cost of electric cars, plus worries about the scarcity of charging points.

Hennessey Venom 775 brings big power to the Ford F-150

Hennessey Performance has given the Ford F-150 pickup truck a massive boost in power and speed. Meet the new Venom 775.

Less than half of drivers know eyesight rules

New DVLA research has found less than half of drivers know they must be capable of reading a car number plate from 20 metres away.

New Skoda Fabia to cost less than £15,000

Skoda has announced UK prices and specifications for the new, fourth-generation Fabia. How does it compare to rival superminis?

Fiat raises the roof with soft-top 500X Dolcevita SUV

A soft-top version of the Fiat 500X is now on sale. The Dolcevita adds a large fabric folding roof to the crossover SUV.

World’s first electric Urban-Air Port to open in Coventry

The West Midlands will see first Urban-Air Port open in 2022, with plans for 65 similar sites around the world.

Polestar to double UK R&D team for new electric cars

As Swedish electric car brand Polestar plans a major global expansion, its UK research and development team will grow significantly.

Majority of motorists want smart motorways scrapped

The RAC Report on Motoring 2021 has found that six in ten drivers want a permanent end to all-lane-running on motorways.

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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.