James Foxall

“Every 5 minutes in the UK, a car is stolen. Over the last five years, car thefts have soared by almost 50 per cent.” Those are the words of Essex Police superintendent Shaun Kane.

Traditional meters are in decline as local authorities adopt smartphone payment apps, but the move is driving older car owners off the road

The battery-powered version of BMW’s renowned 5 Series is a desirable saloon, although some hi-tech details are irritating

Despite updates to the DVLA’s guidelines, it remains largely a driver’s responsibility to notify the agency of any condition or impairment

Crime gangs are behind around four in five car thefts in the UK, say police – but they are fighting back. Here’s how they trace the vehicles

We all need a bargain at the moment and in the coming months there could be some suspiciously cheap used motors for sale. Usually that would be a good thing.

A 1980s Ford Escort is part of this year’s Turner Prize winner. But is it art? We say these creations are far more cultured and classy

As racing knight Lewis Hamilton departs from its F1 team, we look back at the top models from the German great’s illustrious history

Luxury fitments that warm your extremities are increasingly sought-after in used cars. But what are they and how do they work?

Physical buttons are being consigned to history – but trying to prod a screen while navigating our famously poor road surfaces isn’t easy