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Rugged new Ford EcoSport Active unveiled

Rugged new Ford EcoSport Active unveiled
Crossover’s range increased to four models with new Ford EcoSport Active
Facelifted 2021 Vauxhall Crossland available to order now

Facelifted 2021 Vauxhall Crossland available to order now
Updated Vauxhall Crossland SUV has reached the UK market priced from £19,060
Skoda patents the world’s first light-up seat belt buckle

Skoda patents the world’s first light-up seat belt buckle
Skoda’s latest innovation serves as a reminder to passengers to belt up – and could help reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident
Polestar 2 recalled over potential power failure issue

Polestar 2 recalled over potential power failure issue
More than 4,500 Polestar 2s affected in Europe by a potential fault found in the new electric car
Ford Kuga recall: Ford finds fix for faulty PHEV battery pack

Ford Kuga recall: Ford finds fix for faulty PHEV battery pack
Ford has released an action plan for its recent Kuga PHEV recall, which involves completely replacing the defective battery packs with fresh units
New Jaguar E-Pace facelift adds plug-in hybrid power

New Jaguar E-Pace facelift adds plug-in hybrid power
The Jaguar E-Pace has been updated with fresh new looks, while a plug-in hybrid option is offered for the first time
Roadside breathalyser tests at lowest level for 18 years

Roadside breathalyser tests at lowest level for 18 years
Police in England and Wales conducted just 285,380 roadside breath tests in 2019 - down 40.74 per cent since 2002
Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV set for UK launch next month

Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia iV set for UK launch next month
Plug-in version of latest Skoda Octavia will go on sale in November, with a maximum electric range of 43 miles and a starting price of £30,765
Fiat 500 3+1 could be set for the UK

Fiat 500 3+1 could be set for the UK
Fiat’s recently revealed 500 3+1, with a single rear door, could go on sale in the UK
Existing Fiat 500 range to be rebranded

Existing Fiat 500 range to be rebranded
Fiat confirms its iconic city car will be renamed Classic ahead of all-electric 500 launch
Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices

Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices
Around half a million FCA-engined vehicles in England and Wales could be affected by diesel emissions scandal, says law firm
New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed

New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed
Two new trim-levels have been launched for the Mercedes A-Class hatchback, both of which come with a more generous level of standard equipment
Audi A3 owner's manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings

Audi A3 owner's manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings
Study reveals how different car owner's manuals compare with famous novels in terms of length and the time it takes to read them
New Fiat Panda facelift gains Sport model as part of nip-tuck

New Fiat Panda facelift gains Sport model as part of nip-tuck
The Fiat Panda has been overhauled for 2020, with a new infotainment display part of the package alongside a new look trim structure
New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released

New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released
The new Fiat 500 electric city car will go on sale this December, with a starting price of £19,995 and up to 199 miles of range depending on battery
New Torsus Praetorian School Bus is £330,000 off-road specialist

New Torsus Praetorian School Bus is £330,000 off-road specialist
Off-road specialist has unveiled a new variant of the Torsus Praetorian, designed to ferry kids over the world’s most inhospitable school runs
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTD on sale in the UK now

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTD on sale in the UK now
New diesel-powered Volkswagen GTD completes GT-badged lineup – and it has a starting price of £32,790
Private parking firms want to start clamping again

Private parking firms want to start clamping again
Cowboy clampers could make a comeback if the Government grants private clamping firms’ requests
BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition models unveiled

BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition models unveiled
Production of BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition models will be limited to just 250 units each
British F1 icon Vanwall returns with reborn 1958 racers

British F1 icon Vanwall returns with reborn 1958 racers
Vanwall will build a continuation series of its race-winning 1958 Formula One car – although production will be limited to just six units
Gulf-liveried McLaren Elva unveiled for Goodwood SpeedWeek

Gulf-liveried McLaren Elva unveiled for Goodwood SpeedWeek
McLaren Elva has just renewed its partnership with Gulf Oil – so to mark the occasion, the brand has painted its most striking car in an iconic livery…
New Lotus Evija makes appearance at Goodwood SpeedWeek

New Lotus Evija makes appearance at Goodwood SpeedWeek
Upcoming all-electric Lotus Evija hypercar will tackle the Goodwood circuit, alongside a range of classic Lotus race cars
Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915

Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915
The lower echelons of the tweaked Volkswagen Tiguan range are available to order, but we’ll have to wait a few months for the 316bhp R model and PHEV
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BMW adds Android Auto to 750k cars in huge iDrive software update

BMW adds Android Auto to 750k cars in huge iDrive software update
BMW is installing the latest OS 7 operating system to its iDrive infotainment systems over-the-air, bringing new functionality to three quarters of a …
BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models

BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models
BMW’s engineers have identified a problem with PHEV battery packs, which could result in a short circuit and potentially cause a fire
New Car Awards 2020: the winners

New Car Awards 2020: the winners
Against all odds, the car industry has produced some great new cars in 2020. These are the very best...
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Honda Jazz and Skoda Superb iV commended
Hot Hatch of the Year 2020: Honda Civic Type R

Hot Hatch of the Year 2020: Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is the 2020 Auto Express Hot Hatch of the Year, with the Ford Focus ST and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S commended
Large SUV of the Year 2020: SEAT Tarraco

Large SUV of the Year 2020: SEAT Tarraco
The SEAT Tarraco is the 2020 Auto Express Large SUV of the Year, with the Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq commended
Pick-up of the Year 2020: Ford Ranger

Pick-up of the Year 2020: Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is the 2020 Auto Express Pick-up of the Year, with the Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux commended
Convertible of the Year 2020: MINI Cooper Convertible

Convertible of the Year 2020: MINI Cooper Convertible
The MINI Cooper Convertible is the 2020 Auto Express Convertible of the Year, with the Audi A5 Cabriolet and Mazda MX-5 commended
Van of the Year 2020: Ford Transit Custom

Van of the Year 2020: Ford Transit Custom
The Ford Transit Custom is the 2020 Auto Express Van of the Year, with the Vauxhall Combo and Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 commended
Mid-size SUV of the Year 2020: Ford Kuga

Mid-size SUV of the Year 2020: Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga is the 2020 Auto Express Mid-size SUV of the Year with the Skoda Karoq and Toyota RAV4 commended
Estate Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia Estate

Estate Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia Estate
The Skoda Octavia Estate is the 2020 Auto Express Estate Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate commended
Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911

Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is the 2020 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Audi RS 6 Avant and Ferrari F8 Tributo commended
Large Premium SUV of the Year 2020: BMW X5

Large Premium SUV of the Year 2020: BMW X5
The BMW X5 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium SUV of the Year, with the Land Rover Discovery and Porsche Cayenne commended