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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Dacia Spring EV gets five-star green rating. But there’s a catch…

Green NCAP awarded the Dacia Spring a top five-star rating for eco performance. However, the small electric car is not sold in the UK.

Electric Nissan Ariya to take on epic Pole-to-Pole adventure

The Nissan Ariya electric SUV has been modified by Arctic Trucks to tackle an incredible journey between the North and South Poles.

Electric Skoda Enyaq iV vRS sets new ice drifting world record

Sliding continuously for more than 4.5 miles on a frozen lake, the Skoda Enyaq iV vRS now holds two Guinness World Records.

Unique Bugatti Chiron Profilée sells for a record £8.6 million

Sold at the RM Sotheby’s Paris auction, the Bugatti Chiron Profilée is a one-off version of the 1,500hp, W16-engined hypercar.

Matchbox to celebrate 70th anniversary with limited edition models

Die-cast toy brand Matchbox turns 70 this year, and is releasing a host of special model cars to mark the occasion.

Majority think drivers should tell passengers to ‘belt up’

The public supports stronger penalties for not wearing a seatbelt, reveals new RAC research. But drivers should take action first.

Driving test bookings delayed at 9 in 10 UK centres

New research by the AA highlights that learner drivers face booking delays at the vast majority of driving test centres across the UK.

Experts warn EV charger network isn’t keeping pace with demand

Both the AA and RAC have expressed concern that more effort is needed to reach 300,000 charge points by 2030

Dacia gives away FREE hot water bottles to keep drivers warm

Dacia’s free hot water bottles are a cheeky riposte to pay-per-month subscriptions for in-car features, such as heated seats.

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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.