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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
Car makers could be forced to sell electric cars

Car makers could be forced to sell electric cars
Government ministers plan to require manufacturers to sell minimum proportion of zero-emission vehicles
Renault could cut UK models in no deal Brexit profit drive

Renault could cut UK models in no deal Brexit profit drive
Renault’s new CEO says the firm is examining the possibility of reducing the range of models it offers to UK buyers as it aims to boost profitability
New Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed with 690bhp

New Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed with 690bhp
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid becomes the most powerful variant available, priced from £140,130
Upcoming hot Renault models to wear Alpine badges

Upcoming hot Renault models to wear Alpine badges
Former SEAT boss and mastermind of the Cupra sub-brand plots similar path for Renault and Alpine
Honda axes diesel power in the UK

Honda axes diesel power in the UK
Honda has quietly phased-out its diesel-powered models in Britain
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
“Those sealed in private cars are far less likely to become Covid-19 victims”

“Those sealed in private cars are far less likely to become Covid-19 victims”
If there’s a more pandemic-beating travel pod than our cars, then Mike Rutherford wants to know what it is
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 …
Peugeot launches official restoration service for heritage vehicles

Peugeot launches official restoration service for heritage vehicles
Peugeot is currently rebuilding a 205 GTi to original specification – and the service will be open to the public from early 2021
Total acquires Source London EV charging network

Total acquires Source London EV charging network
Fuel and energy giant Total plans to expand the number of chargers in the capital tenfold by 2025
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
'Welcome to our celebration of the UK’s finest new cars'

'Welcome to our celebration of the UK’s finest new cars'
Despite a tough year for the automotive industry, Steve Fowler thinks there is much to be celebrated at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2020
New Bentley Flying Spur V8 unveiled with 542bhp

New Bentley Flying Spur V8 unveiled with 542bhp
New entry-level Bentley Flying Spur V8 joins the luxury car's expanded line-up
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...
Small Premium SUV of the Year 2020: Mercedes GLA

Small Premium SUV of the Year 2020: Mercedes GLA
The Mercedes GLA is the 2020 Auto Express Small Premium SUV of the Year, with the Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque commended
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
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
Supermini of the Year 2020: Renault Clio

Supermini of the Year 2020: Renault Clio
The Renault Clio is the 2020 Auto Express Supermini of the Year, with the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris 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
Executive Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class

Executive Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class
The Mercedes E-Class is the 2020 Auto Express Executive Car of the Year, with the Audi A6 and Volvo S90 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
Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Superb

Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb is the 2020 Auto Express Family Car of the Year, with the Hyundai Ioniq and Peugeot 508 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
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class

Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class
The Mercedes E-Class is the 2020 Premium Hybrid Car of the Year, with the BMW 300e and Mercedes A 250 e commended
Driver Power Award 2020: Lexus

Driver Power Award 2020: Lexus
Lexus has scooped the 2020 Driver Power Award after taking the customer satisfaction survey by storm once again
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
Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia

Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
The Auto Express Car of the Year for 2020 is the Skoda Octavia
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
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe
The Renault Zoe is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the Honda e and Kia e-Niro commended
City Car of the Year 2020: Volkswagen up!

City Car of the Year 2020: Volkswagen up!
The Volkswagen up! is the 2020 Auto Express City Car of the Year, with the Hyundai i10 and SEAT Mii Electric 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