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Ford's voice-recognition system understands accents across 17 different languages

The technology has been built into the Michigan-based car manufacturer's Sync systems and is powered by software built by Nuance.




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Furious owners, retesting and betrayal: Ray Massey addresses the Volkswagen cheating scandal and its effects

What a week. And it's not over yet by a long chalk. The scandal sparked by Volkswagen caught cheating on its diesel emissions in America has a fair way to run




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Land Rover Defender challenged Kahn Designs' 6-wheel monster for size

Dubbed the 'Flying Huntsman' by the team of British engineers who created it, the Defender Double Cab Pickup went on show at an exhibition in Peterborough earlier this month with more to follow.




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It's gull-winged, all-electric and might even come with a flux capacitor: Tesla unveils a new sports utility vehicle

Charge up your flux capacitors! We're going back to the future with Tesla Motors' unveiling of its gull-winged, all-electric sports utility vehicle.




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Chunky, economical and practical: A new model of Ignis is being unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show 

Eyes will turn East this month for the Tokyo Motor Show, where cars that will soon be on sale in Britain share space with some of the most outlandish designs on the planet.




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Chris Evans reviews Seat Ibiza Connect 1.2 TSI: Everything about the new Ibiza is – well – just fine. But, oh, for a flash of originality and inspiration amid the bland efficiency

Sure, there’s good work in evidence but it’s all so derivative, so Audi, so VW, so keep it safe, so keep it in the family. Its crisp sharp lines doing nothing more than echoing those of the Audi A3 and VW Polo.




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Chris Evans reviews Piaggio MP3 500 Sport: Fast, nimble, stable – and it scythes through rush-hour traffic

Oh, and by all means take a friend – there’s loads of room for a pillion and there are grab handles at the rear of the seat. Again, no additional qualification is required to carry a passenger.




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Bugatti Veyron showroom offers £20k reward for catching hooded vandal

Bosses at Kahn Automobiles are offering a £20,000 reward for help catching a hooded vandal who smashed a Bugatti Veyron's windscreen with an iron bar at the dealership in Leeds.




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Billboards Awards: Kesha stuns in a fringe cape and cowboy boots

She's currently enjoying something of a career resurgence, after recently releasing new music for the first time in more than four years.




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Billboard Awards: Halsey and The Chainsmokers pay tribute to Avicii

The music community is still mourning the death of Avicii—real name Tim Bergling—who passed away on April 20. On Sunday, the Billboard Music Awards paid tribute to the late musician.




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America’s Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal wows at Billboard Awards

She first rose to fame as the twelve-year-old ukulele playing winner of America's Got Talent in 2016 And two year's on, Sunday's Billboard Music Awards showcased just




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Billboards Awards: Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue join to close show

The two pop and R&B supergroups hit the stage to close out the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday night.




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Billboards: Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato perform Fall In Line

They're two of the world's biggest powerhouse vocalists. And Christina Aguilera, 37, and Demi Lovato, 25, sure didn't disappoint when they took to the stage at the 2018 Billboard Awards




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Billboard Awards: Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross pack on PDA

Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross couldn't keep their hands off each other at the Billboard Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas. The pair locked lips several times on the red carpet.




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Rebel Wilson makes risqué jokes about Prince Harry and Royal Wedding

None of the British royal family were safe when the Australian-born comedian hit the stage.




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Billboards 2018: Ariana Grande leaves fans with No Tears Left To Cry

She opened the show for Sunday night's 2018 Billboard Music Awards. And Ariana Grande left fans with No Tears Left To Cry when she performed the single from her upcoming album




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Who are BTS? Korean band who performed Fake Love at Billboard Music Awards revealed

BTS, the K-Pop boy band, took to the Billboard 2018 Music Awards stage to perform their new single Fake Love at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and impressed many with their production.




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Ariana Grande almost lost diamond choker at the Billboard Awards

The 24-year-old singer's team immediately scoured the area at the at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and recovered the expensive piece of Djula jewelry, which had more than 45 carats.




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Drake and Imagine Dragons among artists poised to make history at 2019 Billboard Music Awards

The 32-year-old Canadian rapper and Imagine Dragons were among the numerous artists poised to make history on Wednesday at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.




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The Jonas Brothers fire up the Billboard Music Awards cheered on by Priyanka, Sophie and Danielle

Nick stopped for a second to plant a sweet kiss on wife Priyanka's lips. She was standing next to Sophie Turner who is engaged to Joe, who was next to Danielle who is married to Kevin.




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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas marry in surprise wedding in Las Vegas

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have tied the knot in a SURPRISE Las Vegas ceremony which cost just $600 and was officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator.




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Paula Abdul sings four of her biggest hits and brings back the animated MC Skat Kat

Paula Abdul closed out the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with a medley of her biggest hits with the Billboard Music Awards Throwback.




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Olivia Wilde glitters in gold at Billboard Music Awards with Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever

The 35-year-old actress-turned-director was joined on the red carpet by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, the stars of her forthcoming movie.




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Jennifer Hudson showcases cleavage in white top and brown suit at Billboard Music Awards

Jennifer Hudson had reasons bigger than herself on her mind as she headed into the Billboard Awards. She attended the Las Vegas event to present Mariah Carey with the Billboard Icon Award.




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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas marry: Couple's wedding compared to Priyanka Chopra's

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner caught their fans by surprise by getting married Wednesday night in Las Vegas after the Billboard Music Awards.




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Julianne Hough dazzles in a silver bralet and matching hotpants at the Billboard Music Awards 

The Footloose actress, 30, looked glamorous as ever at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday.




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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas' quickie wedding was just to 'make it legal' and pair will wed in France

When Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner eloped in Las Vegas on Wednesday fans wondered about plans for their summer wedding in France but a source says that wedding is still on.




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Sophie Turner dons 'just married' sash as she and Joe Jonas touch down in LA after Vegas wedding

The 23-year-old Game Of Thrones actress proudly wore a 'just married' sash as she and her new 29-year-old husband arrived back in Los Angeles on Thursday.




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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas arrive home after Joe and Sophie's surprise Vegas wedding

The celebrity couple not surprisingly need a little caffeine jolt after a whirlwind 24 hours that also saw Nick take the stage with brothers Joe and Kevin to perform at Billboard Music Awards.




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Met Gala 2019: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas make their red carpet debut as newlyweds

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas made their red carpet debut as husband and wife on Monday, at the star-studded Met Gala in New York.




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Drake's old notebook filled with wish lists and lyrics is up for sale for a whopping $35,000

Drake's old notebook is being sold for $32,000 by memorabilia company Moments in Time, after they found the book in a dumpster near Drake's grandpa's furniture factory in Toronto, Canada.




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Sophie Turner says she and Joe Jonas might 'potentially' celebrate their wedding with a party 

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner will 'potentially' have a big party to celebrate their marriage.




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Sophie Turner enjoys a night out in London... after hinting at second wedding with husband Joe Jonas

The Game Of Thrones actress, 23, cut a casual figure as she arrived at The Box nightclub in Soho, London on Friday for a night out with friends




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Jonas Brothers tease Diplo for ruining Joe and Sophie Turner's 'secret wedding'

The Jonas Brothers just released some new music -- but this time they've collaborated with Diplo. On Thursday evening the group released their newest single and the music video for their song.




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Billboard Music Awards postponed to 'ensure the health and safety' of artists and fans

The award show, initially slated to air live from Las Vegas on April 29, is one of a number of events that have been called off in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.




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What you need to know about picking and paying for a funeral

Death is unavoidable – but the way we are laid to rest is still largely in our control. We examine the key decisions you need to make on a funeral.




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Make sure your last wishes are clear, from a will, to power of attorney and probate 

Many people put off thinking about their mortality. But there is vital paperwork to sort out before your time comes to an end.




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What pension deadlines must you meet as you pass ages 55, 65 and 75?

Pension age deadlines are more fluid as older people have gained greater control over retirement dates and finances - but some birthdays are still markers for decisions and action.




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Cancer and your finances: Benefits you may be entitled to

Grappling with the benefits monster can be daunting, particularly for those struggling with common side effects such as nausea, fatigue and chemo brain so here's everything you need to know.




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Beat the annuity traps that could rob you of thousands

By the  time you retire you should really have mapped out how you’ll get an income that’ll last as long as you’ll need. Ideally, that means sitting down with a financial adviser.




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Pension tips for married couples and benefits available

It may not seem like a grand romantic gesture, but making sure your spouse is financially comfortable in retirement, will go a long way towards securing your future happiness together.




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Does my late husband's ex-wife have a claim on pensions left to me?

My husband died very suddenly three months ago. He had changed his pensions over for me to be the beneficiary. His ex-wife has now contacted me. Can she have a claim on his pensions?




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How do I find my husband, aged in his 80s, who has vanished?

My husband left me in the first week of January 2016 and I have neither seen or heard from him since. I have no idea where he might be and every search draws a blank. Lawyer Katie Spooner replies.




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Can I inherit my ex-husband's pension?

My ex-husband says he has left me to inherit his NHS remaining pension in case he dies. We both have never remarried and have two children in university. Lawyer Jacqueline Major replies.




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Grandparents providing childcare are urged to claim state pension credits

Hundreds of thousands of grandparents and other family members could be missing out on valuable credits towards the state pension worth around £250 a year in old age, new research reveals.




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I want to divorce my violent husband after being estranged for decades

My husband has been missing for 24 years and has a violent past. I cannot find his address but I know the county he is in. The police told me he was still causing women problems and best to avoid him.




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Does brother's deathbed gift of his house to my son stand without a will?

My brother died two days after receiving a diagnosis. I had at his request organised a solicitor to visit him in hospital to arrange a will. He passed in June, two days before the appointment.




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I am 30 and on £50k: How much should I save in a pension to retire at 60

How much do I need to be saving into my pension to achieve this, assuming I achieve returns of 7% a year and that I live until 85. Financial planner Kay Ingram (pictured left) replies




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Can I retire early at 58 with £420k in savings and £6k pension?

I had an £84k pension but cashed it in when I was 55 to pay off debts. Since then, I have come into an inheritance so I have £420k in savings and have rejoined my company's pension scheme.




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Is this the new PPI scandal? Financial watchdog announces probe into booming equity release market

It is feared that equity release could soon echo the PPI mis-selling scandal which has rocked Britain in recent years. Experts last night said the industry was 'ripe for mis-selling'.