Police

New Skoda Octavia vRS police car is ready to catch criminals

The most powerful Skoda Octavia vRS, with 265hp for a 0-62mph time of 6.4 seconds, is now available to order for British police fleets.

Tesla Cybertruck police car is ready to protect and to serve

A California company responsible for converting Tesla vehicles for police use has turned its attention to the controversial Cybertruck.

Most drivers want dash cams to be standard equipment

A survey of dash cam owners found the majority believe new cars should come fitted with the recording devices as standard.

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.

Police crackdown targets catalytic converter thieves

A nationwide police operation saw 30 arrests made as part of a week-long campaign to tackle metal crime, including catalytic converter theft.

Ford builds electric Mustang Mach-E police car

Following requests from several police forces, the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV is currently undergoing evaluation for duty.

Police can now instantly access DVLA driver photos to speed up roadside checks

Police forces across the UK have rolled out new technology that provides instant access to the DVLA driver photo database, saving time for both offers and motorists

We drive a Volvo police car – on a frozen lake

We go sideways in Volvo's police-spec V90 on a frozen lake in Sweden. And we discover what makes it different to a normal car.

Ford Police Interceptor Utility can now decontaminate itself from viruses

Special settings allow the police SUV to raise the interior temperature to hotter than Death Valley, reducing viral concentration by over 99%

K-9 Kodiaq: Skoda SUV fit for police dog duties

The Kodiaq is the latest Skoda to get the police dog unit seal of approval. Canine teams will now have the option of ordering the Kodiaq as a dog vehicle.