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Uber makes roads safer, just not in London

Uber makes roads safer, just not in London
University of Oxford study finds rise of Uber is linked to a nine per cent reduction in road injuries
New 2020 Hyundai i20 arrives with hybrid power

New 2020 Hyundai i20 arrives with hybrid power
Cabin of Hyundai’s i20 revealed; comprehensive kit list plus mild hybrid tech on offer when sales begin in September
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to rival BMW X6 M with 603bhp

Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to rival BMW X6 M with 603bhp
The new hot Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe sports a range of chassis improvements and a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8
New BMW 330e Touring plug-in hybrid launched 

New BMW 330e Touring plug-in hybrid launched
Plug-in hybrid estate version of the new BMW 3 Series is available in the UK with rear and four-wheel-drive options
New limited-run Audi RS 4 Bronze Edition arrives 

New limited-run Audi RS 4 Bronze Edition arrives
Audi has unveiled the RS 4 Bronze Edition - limited to just 25 examples
Video clips to replace written scenarios in theory test

Video clips to replace written scenarios in theory test
Updated format to make the driving theory test more accessible for learners with reading difficulties and disabilities
UK drivers spend £1.5bn repairing parking prangs each year

UK drivers spend £1.5bn repairing parking prangs each year
Research shows 3.74 million motorists seriously damaged their cars while parking in 2019, with an average repair bill of £396
Number of motorists taking driver awareness has tripled 

Number of motorists taking driver awareness has tripled
Nearly 1.5 million people took driver awareness courses last year - around three times as many as in 2010
Holden brand to be axed by General Motors by 2021

Holden brand to be axed by General Motors by 2021
Iconic Australian brand to be discontinued as General Motors pulls out of right-hand-drive markets altogether
New premium Audi electric supermini on the way

New premium Audi electric supermini on the way
Audi ready to expand its e-tron portfolio with a new all-electric supermini model, which will sit on the VW Group’s MEB platform
New entry-level Audi e-tron 50 quattro on sale now

New entry-level Audi e-tron 50 quattro on sale now
Audi’s updated e-tron line-up is on sale now in the UK – and there’s a new entry-level model priced from £59,990
new drivers have never driven in the dark

new drivers have never driven in the dark
Up to 100,000 driving test candidates have never practised driving at night, new Government figures suggest
Dacia introduces new Bi-Fuel LPG powertrain on all UK models

Dacia introduces new Bi-Fuel LPG powertrain on all UK models
New Petrol/LPG combined propulsion gives promises Dacia models more torque and lower running costs
Mild-hybrid powered BMW X5 and X6 xDrive40d unveiled

Mild-hybrid powered BMW X5 and X6 xDrive40d unveiled
BMW has launched a new mild-hybrid diesel powertrain for its two mid-size SUVs, which promises economy figures upwards of 45mpg
New SEAT Tarraco FR and FR Sport trims launched

New SEAT Tarraco FR and FR Sport trims launched
The SEAT Tarraco FR and FR Sport trim levels are priced from £31,680 and add a range of exterior and interior styling upgrades
Gordon Murray Design to unveil autonomous urban “pod”

Gordon Murray Design to unveil autonomous urban “pod”
MOTIV is a self-driving platform designed for personal mobility and short deliveries – and it could be on sale within the next two years
New Cupra Ateca Limited Edition

New Cupra Ateca Limited Edition
The limited-run Cupra Ateca receives a noisier exhaust plus a handful of performance and cosmetic upgrades
Best used Ford Fiesta finance deals and offers 2020

Best used Ford Fiesta finance deals and offers 2020
Find the latest deals on the Ford Fiesta from our sister site Buyacar with PCP finance offers for Zetec, Titanium, ST-Line and more
Best-selling cars in the UK 2019

Best-selling cars in the UK 2019
The Ford Fiesta was the best-selling car in the UK in 2019 with the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus completing the top 3
Exclusive: Motorists would rather pay to drive into a clean 

Exclusive: Motorists would rather pay to drive into a clean
Over three-quarters of motorists would rather pay to drive into a clean air zone than resort to using public transport
New McLaren Speedtail hyper-GT reaches 250mph milestone

New McLaren Speedtail hyper-GT reaches 250mph milestone
McLaren Speedtail reaches 250mph top speed as final development phase concludes on F1 successor
New Volkswagen ID.3 R to feature ID.R battery technology

New Volkswagen ID.3 R to feature ID.R battery technology
Volkswagen’s forthcoming performance version of the ID.3 hatchback will use technology developed from the ID.R motorsport project
New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet: UK prices and specs

New Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet: UK prices and specs
Volkswagen’s niche T-Roc convertible starts from £26,750 and will aim to succeed where the Range Rover Evoque convertible failed
Sir Ralf Speth steps down as Jaguar Land Rover CEO

Sir Ralf Speth steps down as Jaguar Land Rover CEO
Speth has confirmed he will retire from his position in September this year, after ten years as the boss of JLR
Ban SUVs from towns and cities to protect pedestrians

Ban SUVs from towns and cities to protect pedestrians
European Transport Safety Council says stagnating pedestrian and cyclist fatality statistics require “urgent action”
New sporty Skoda Scala Monte Carlo on sale

New sporty Skoda Scala Monte Carlo on sale
Sports-inspired, flagship Skoda Scala Monte Carlo is available in the UK now, with prices starting from £22,680
Prices for Mercedes GLE 350 de plug-in

Prices for Mercedes GLE 350 de plug-in
New diesel-electric Mercedes GLE 350 de SUV will be priced from £61,360 and is capable of over 60 miles on electric power alone
Less children exposed to cigarette smoke

Less children exposed to cigarette smoke
Smoking in the car with children was banned in 2015; research shows this has led to a 4.1% decrease in children exposed to cigarette smoke
New 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 unveiled

New 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 unveiled
Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT-32 revealed as a tougher, more off-road-focussed version of the Navara
New DeLorean DMC-12 could enter production next year

New DeLorean DMC-12 could enter production next year
The US company now in charge of the famous DeLorean nameplate could start production of its revamped DMC-12 as early as 2021
Fiat confirms pricing for new 500 and Panda Hybrid ranges

Fiat confirms pricing for new 500 and Panda Hybrid ranges
New low emission Fiat 500 city car starts from £12,655, while Panda Hybrid sibling is priced from £13,855
Uber signs deal for 2,000 Nissan Leaf electric cars

Uber signs deal for 2,000 Nissan Leaf electric cars
Nissan and Uber have signed a deal for the Japanese manufacturer to provide the ride-hailing service with 2,000 UK-built electric Leafs
General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin

General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin
Cruise, GMs self-driving vehicle brand, has revealed its first product – an autonomous all-electric taxi called the Cruise Origin
Petition forces MPs to debate 40 per cent fuel duty cut
Petition forces MPs to debate 40 per cent fuel duty cut
Government says 12 years of duty freezes mean drivers are “already saving £1,900”
Motorists could be charged £2 to drive into Cardiff

Motorists could be charged £2 to drive into Cardiff
Cardiff City Council considering £2 daily charge for non-residents to drive into the Welsh capital as part of new transport plan
SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition emerges with £29k price tag 

SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition emerges with £29k price tag
The new SEAT Ateca FR Black Edition gets an upgraded kit list and black styling additions