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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Electrified black cabs now outnumber diesels in London

The LEVC TX electrified black cab is now the most common hackney carriage on the streets on London, with diesel taxis in decline.

Vauxhall grabs 1-2 in February’s best-selling new cars chart

The Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka topped the new car charts for 2023, with another strong improvement in sales

New Audis to feature YouTube, Spotify, TikTok and other apps

Updated infotainment tech will allow Audi drivers to download apps such as TikTok directly to their car, rather than via a smartphone.

Honda builds a CR-V powered by an IndyCar race engine

IndyCar racers won't get hybrid power until 2024, but Honda has already fitted a hybrid twin-turbo V6 to this wild CR-V.

Electric car ownership ‘a gateway to green living’

A survey by electric car website Zap-Map reveals that EV owners are more likely to install green technology in their homes.

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.

New Countryman will be the first Mini made in GERMANY

The new, third-generation Mini Countryman will be built at BMW’s plant in Leipzig. Production of the crossover SUV begins later this year.

New campaign to highlight HGV blind-spot dangers

National Highways has some helpful advice to make motorists aware of the limited visibility HGVs drivers have on the roads.

Wörthersee to Wolfsburg: Volkswagen GTI festival is coming home

With the annual GTI-Treffen at Wörthersee cancelled, Volkswagen is bringing its hot hatch festival home to Wolfsburg for 2024.

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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 keep your car safe with an OBD port locking device

Criminals are using high-tech equipment to steal cars. We explain how to stop your car's On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port being exploited.

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.