Concept design to charge electric cars packs into the boot, unfolds like a pop-up tent

Witnesses said they saw the woman fall out of the ride when her safety bar released

American footballer in murder charge

Where else would you find the world’s weirdest, wildest toy show but in Japan?

A woman who tried to help Larry Goodwin is in a serious condition in hospital after being stung numerous times herself

A pioneering electric car venture once praised by Bill Clinton has admitted defeat on its plans to bring the technology into the mainstream.

The man who pays his way

The problem with New York these days is there's just not enough litter. At least, that's French director Guillaume Canet's experience. He had to supply his own rubbish to recreate the grubby streets of 1970s Brooklyn for his debut English-language film Blood Ties.

Whether you’re hitting the hills or just wandering to a country pub, we’ve got all you need to get kitted out for summer

Light and nippy, but sturdy enough to  withstand a regular commute. Our bike expert picks the finest urban bicycles

As well as the hottest new sports cars, new environmentally-friendly concept cars have been shown at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.

In an age of confusing, sprawling art exhibitions, the current Sharjah Biennial stands out as an intelligent, tightly curated show featuring some hard-edged works that ever so slightly unsettle the delicate political and cultural ecosystems in the Gulf.

Hard to believe now, but today's ugly gizmos were once the next big thing. Here are the 10 worst, according to a poll ahead of next month's Gadget Show Live

The dream is that the e20 could become the first electric automobile to make a profit