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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Electric Nissan Leaf updated for 2022, including in-car Alexa

First launched in 2017, the popular Nissan Leaf EV is getting a makeover for 2022. UK prices will start from £26,995.

Number of older drivers reaches record levels

The UK now has nearly six million drivers aged over 70 on the roads, with the oldest licence holder aged 108.

New Dacia Duster Extreme SE gets a sporty makeover

The new special edition Dacia Duster Extreme SE adds exclusive styling details and new interior features. It costs from £17,495.

1 in 2 motorists lose money by allowing car insurance to auto-renew

New research finds that 17 million drivers allowed their car insurance to renew automatically during 2021 – at a cost of £830 million.

Britain’s Jamie Chadwick to defend W Series title in 2022

Two-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will aim to make it a hat-trick of wins, driving for the brand-new Jenner Racing team.

Final countdown for all-electric Volkswagen ID Buzz

More than five years since it was first announced, pre-production versions of the VW ID Buzz are on a global tour

Aston Martin DBX707 ‘ultimate SUV’ will create 100 new jobs

More than 100 new roles will be created at Aston Martin’s St Athan facility in Wales thanks to the flagship DBX707 SUV.

Twisted reveals electric Land Rover Defender with 885lb ft of torque

For £270,000, North Yorkshire-based tuning company Twisted Automotive can build you an electric version of the classic Land Rover Defender.

UK drivers say speeding has become less acceptable

Research by independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart finds UK drivers are less approving of breaking speed limits than in 2016.

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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.