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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What do the Thatcham vehicle security categories mean?

The Thatcham categories are often used to rate car alarms and immobilisers. We explain what they mean for keeping your car secure.

You can now buy a Playmobil version of the Citroen 2CV

The French classic becomes the latest car to get the Playmobil treatment, joining a roster of Porsches, Ferraris, and Volkswagens

Mazda 2 gains new look and added equipment for 2023

On sale since 2014, the Mazda 2 has received another facelift to keep it looking fresh alongside rivals such as the Hyundai i20.

Rolls-Royce Spectre tested in extreme heat before late-2023 launch

The prototype Rolls-Royce Spectre EV has now amassed two million test kilometres around the world, from Sweden to South Africa.

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.

Lamborghini to commemorate V12 power with special farewell creations

The Invencible and Autentica are designed to celebrate the end of Lamborghini’s famed naturally aspirated V12 engine range

Hennessey supercharger boosts C8 Corvette to Z06-beating 708hp

Adding a Hennessey supercharger kit to the stock C8 Corvette results in more power and torque than even the ferocious Z06 version.

MG HS was the UK’s best-selling new car in January

Electric and plug-in cars continue to be popular, but infrastructure worries could slow the pace of electrification in coming years.

Cat hit-and-runs may have to be reported to police

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart believes drivers should be made to report collisions with cats to the police, and seek help from a vet.

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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.