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He said: “This is not about a war between drivers and others but to have one law for all – to improve safety for all and create harmonious shared road space. “While there are many responsible cyclists, there are still too many who ride with little respect for the rules of the road. “That is …

Seat TarracoPrice £28,230Top speed 131mph0-62mph 8 secondsMPG 38.7CO2 166g/kmEco score ★★★☆☆ It’s a cliché to say that being a parent is all about letting go. But there are some watersheds that are tougher to negotiate than others and, for me, I’ve found it very difficult to relinquish the role of “family driver”. Who drives in …

Ford GalaxyPrice £29,9600-62mph 10 secondsTop speed 122mphMPG 38CO2 170g/kmEco score ★★★☆☆ “So, the only difference between this car and an Addison Lee,” chortles my neighbour, “is that your car doesn’t have a big white AL sticker in the back window!” He’s delighted with himself, but I’m nonplussed. How can he be bothered to make such …

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Weeds can be used to make bioplastics for car parts Cars are responsible for a lot of the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming, but so is their manufacture. Could plastic made from weeds, modular designs and other innovations help the motor industry reduce its carbon footprint? Everyone …

Aston Martin DBXPrice £140,000Engine AMG 4-litre V8 twin turboAvailable early 2020 Even James Bond is finally growing up. Following the same automotive journey that so many of us make, 007 could be about to trade in his sexy sports car for a sensible SUV. Admittedly the cars the secret agent drives are not quite in …

Of all the bizarre sideshows on the 2019 federal election trail, the pantomime around electric cars had to be one of the strangest. Scott Morrison argued that Labor’s plan for 50% electric vehicles by 2030 would “ruin the weekend” and the Liberal party paid for Facebook ads claiming Labor would confiscate tradies’ Hilux utes. Meanwhile, …

New-car owners are indicating more problems with the very technology meant to help them better navigate the roads. Advanced driver assistance systems have become more widespread but are growing increasingly complex and troublesome for car owners, global market research company J.D. Power found in an annual survey on the first 90 days of car ownership. …