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The 11 Best Automotive April Fool's Jokes In 2016
On 1 April every year, we receive tonnes of press releases from companies hoping to trick us into sharing something silly. This year has been no different, with emoji number plates, dog umbrellas, and blinker fluid refill tips!
Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Tesla Model 3
The launch event is over, and now we have all the vital statistics for Tesla's new mass production family car - and the first hi-res images
Updated: Follow The Tesla Model 3 Reveal Event Live Here
Tesla's hotly-anticipated Model 3 is finally upon us. The affordable EV is being launched at a live event, and we're bringing you everything you need to know, right as it happens
Here's The First Official Trailer For The New Series Of Top Gear
Top Gear has just released the first trailer for its new show, featuring Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc, a variety of wacky challenges, drifting supercars, and a heavily smoking Mustang
5 Things The Tesla Model 3 Needs To Get Right In Order Not To Suck
The biggest moment of Tesla's short life is here, as it is about to reveal the car that it hopes will bring electric cars to the masses. The Model 3 has a lot resting on its shoulders, so we've explained what it needs to achieve to make ordinary people buy in
Watch A Ferrari F40 Wearing Snow Chains Rip Up A Mountain
The Ferrari F40 is one of the coolest supercars ever made, so you'd naturally expect to see it tearing up a track rather than a ski slope. This awesome owner let Red Bull loose in the snow with their prized possession, and the results are awesome
6 Things You Should Never Do When Pulled Over By The Police
Some people find it quite stressful when the blue lights flash in their rear-view mirror, so we've put together a comprehensive list of things to avoid doing if you don't want to get in even more trouble
This Is A Hilariously Effective Way Of Stopping Friends Using Their Phone While Driving
New Zealand's Transport Agency has a history of making brilliant road safety campaigns, and we reckon it's on to another winner with this advert that encourages people not to pick up the phone while driving
6 Creature Comforts My Teenage Self Would Hate Me For Loving
When I first started driving I used to think that 99 per cent of options available in cars were pointless extravagances, but the more I use these gadgets and gizmos the more I've come to realise that they make driving so much more enjoyable
10 Things I've Learned After One Week Of Abarth 595 'Ownership'
Abarth has given us the keys to a 595 Competizione for 30 days to get a feel for what owning the hot Fiat 500 is like. Here are our first impressions after seven days of 'ownership'
10 Previously Unthinkable Cars That Are Tempting Now They're Cheap
Often when a new car comes out we write it off and tell ourselves we'd never own one, but occasionally those cars drop in price to the point where they're suddenly mighty tempting...
16 Fascinating Tips We Picked Up From A Professional Car Detailer
We hosted an AMA with professional car detailer Larry Kosilla, giving you the chance to ask questions about how to make your car look as good as new. Some of the advice given out was really insightful, so we've compiled the top tips in one place
Three Word Reviews That Perfectly Sum Up These 9 Cars
We recently asked you guys to review a car in three words. these were the most creative and funny entries that caught our eye!
7 Things You Should Never Do When Driving In Bad Weather
You should always be attentive behind the wheel, but it's even more vital to concentrate on what you're doing when driving in bad weather - here are some common mistakes people make when driving in poor conditions, and how to avoid them
10 Words That Strike Fear Into Every Petrolhead
We asked you what one word, on its own, is enough to scare anyone who's into cars. Here are the 10 best suggestions!
7 Things We're Sad To See The Car Industry Killing Off
As technology advances and tastes change, some of the things we love most about cars are dying out. Here are some of the things we'd like to see make a comeback
7 Features That Aren't Standard On Cars But Should Be
We asked you what features aren't standard on all cars but should be, and the answers ranged from the sensible to the hilarious! Here are our favourites...
5 Ways To Make Your Lap Times Faster On Forza
After spending time on a racing simulator and receiving tips from a professional driver, I've noticed my gaming performance has improved dramatically. Here's how you can shave time off your laps, too
Watch A Ferrari 488 GTB Drift Its Way Around Barcelona In An Epic Hoon
Pennzoil is back with another beautifully shot hoon - this time a Ferrari 488 GTB is burning rubber on the streets of Barcelona
Here's Footage Of A Self-Driving Google Car Crashing Into A Bus
So far Google has blamed every self-driving car crash on human error, but this CCTV footage from a bus shows the first crash in which Google accepts its car was at fault