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The ghost ship off Western Australia and the fight over who owns the past
Gareth Wainwright
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The divers say the first thing that struck them was the quiet. At 40 metres down, off an isolated section...
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New midday lawn mowing ban: no mowing between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. in 23 regions
Gareth Wainwright
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At 12:03 p.m., the street abruptly falls silent. The neighbour who normally wheels out his mower straight after lunch is...
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Undersea Tunnels and the Quiet Risk of Deferred Maintenance
Gareth Wainwright
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Beneath the waterline-where headlamps shimmer on wet concrete, steel ribs vibrate under the load of traffic, and everything smells faintly...
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The truth about “zero emissions” electric cars
Gareth Wainwright
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The salesperson drops his voice, like he’s about to share something confidential. You’re standing in an immaculate showroom with gentle...
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Steve Jobs and the Jaguar: the Apple lateness story retold
Gareth Wainwright
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It begins with quiet. A car that refuses to turn over. A young woman stands on a still California driveway,...
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Highway Code change: cycle boxes, stop lines and the new fines at traffic lights
Gareth Wainwright
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A small tweak to the Highway Code, plus a fresh set of powers for local authorities, has abruptly turned something...
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The M6 Clifton Bridge demolition: progress or pointless vandalism?
Gareth Wainwright
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Drivers ease off the accelerator without quite knowing the reason, their eyes drawn to the empty space where a familiar...
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The gendarmerie warning: should you look under your car?
Gareth Wainwright
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Within a matter of hours, a cautionary note leapt from neighbourhood Facebook groups to national television and then into frantic...
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How to Inspect Brakes for Wear Before They Let You Down
Gareth Wainwright
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It’s in the dark, with rain hammering down, when the car ahead stamps on its brakes and you’ve got half...
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Why Revving Your Car Engine on Cold Winter Mornings Causes Wear
Gareth Wainwright
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You’re running late. You jam the key into the ignition, the engine stutters into life and, almost on autopilot, your...
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The next wave for Uber drivers: AI and robotaxis
Gareth Wainwright
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The driver’s phone glowed in the darkness, as it always did. Ping. Another trip. Saturday evening, city centre, surge pricing....
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Bird Droppings and Your Clear Coat: What 48 Hours Can Do to Your Paint
Gareth Wainwright
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A quick smudge on the bonnet - the sort of half-hearted calling card a pigeon leaves behind - caught your...
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Michelin moves beyond tyres with Cooley Group and Tex Tech Industries into polymer composites
Gareth Wainwright
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The cheerful white Michelin mascot masks a quieter reality: the group is methodically building a business that has little to...
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How Your Windscreen Predicts Your Day
Gareth Wainwright
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On frantic weekday mornings, there’s an odd split in behaviour. Some drivers won’t even turn the key until they’ve scrubbed...
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Mars Isn’t a Backup Planet: An Astrophysicist on Elon Musk’s Dream
Gareth Wainwright
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The lights in the conference auditorium drop just enough for the projection to take over, turning the screen into a...
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Radiator Flush: Why It Matters and How to Do It Properly
Gareth Wainwright
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You know the feeling: you’re on the ring road, the traffic’s crawling, sunlight is beating down on the bonnet, and...
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Is There a Maximum Age for Driving in the UK?
Gareth Wainwright
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A young delivery driver behind her taps impatiently on his steering wheel. The signals flick to green; she moves off...
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Why a Bag of Kitty Litter Can Save Your Winter Commute
Gareth Wainwright
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The first time my car slewed sideways on an icy side street, I wasn’t attempting anything flashy. No speeding, no...
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The Toothpaste Headlight Trick for Foggy Headlights
Gareth Wainwright
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The headlights looked worn-out long before the driver did. A faint, milky film sat over the lenses, as if someone...
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A simple driving posture tweak: neutral pelvis for less fatigue on long drives
Gareth Wainwright
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The motorway’s drone settles into your ears like static, and the view becomes a loop: sign, field, lorry, sky. Your...
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2026 Ford F-100 First Look: A Classic Pickup Returns
Gareth Wainwright
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The 2026 Ford F-100 is Ford’s latest effort to revive a famous pickup in a way that feels modern, sensible...
