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Coupe of the Year 2020: Alpine A110

Coupe of the Year 2020: Alpine A110
The Alpine A110 is the 2020 Auto Express Coupe of the Year, with the Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Porsche 718 Cayman commended
Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur

Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur
The Renault Captur is the 2020 Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, with the Ford Puma and Kia Soul EV commended
Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium Electric Car of the Year, with the Jaguar I-Pace and Porsche Taycan commended
Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia

Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia
The Skoda Octavia is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Family Car of the Year, with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla commended
New plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro launched with 456bhp

New plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro launched with 456bhp
Audi Q8 hybrid unveiled with six-cylinder power mated to a pure-electric range of 29 miles
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk

Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled in South Korea; investigation currently underway to establish need for recall in UK and Europe
Diesel power dropped from Ford Fiesta supermini line-up

Diesel power dropped from Ford Fiesta supermini line-up
Ford Fiesta diesel powertrains removed, following the launch of the hatchback’s new mild-hybrid petrol units
Loss of employment is ‘inevitable consequence’ of driving ban

Loss of employment is ‘inevitable consequence’ of driving ban
More motorists who receive 12 or more points will be banned from driving even if it costs them their job, under new guidelines
Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis 

Hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai popemobile built for Pope Francis
Specially modified Toyota Mirai popemobile for his holiness, complete with an elevated rear seat and gilded insignias
'The Pop-Up Motor Show is a simple idea at precisely the right time'

'The Pop-Up Motor Show is a simple idea at precisely the right time'
Mike Rutherford thinks the new Pop-Up Motor Show can be the perfect way to serve the demands of Britain's car users
Jaguar Land Rover launches cabin noise cancelling system

Jaguar Land Rover launches cabin noise cancelling system
System from Jaguar Land Rover works similar to active noise cancelling on a pair of high-end headphones, to reduce wind and tyre noise
Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van

Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van
Amazon aims to have 10,000 Rivian made electric delivery vans on the road by 2022
New 2020 Volkswagen California Beach 6.1 revealed

New 2020 Volkswagen California Beach 6.1 revealed
Volkswagen California Transporter Beach comes with seating for six and a mini kitchen
New Skoda smartphone app listens to your engine to pinpoint faults

New Skoda smartphone app listens to your engine to pinpoint faults
Skoda’s new diagnostic tool simply compares recordings of engine notes to accurately find problems
London van scrappage scheme ended

London van scrappage scheme ended
Scheme which allowed van drivers in London to trade pre-Euro 6 vehicle for ULEZ-compliant models comes to an end
'Dealers will still play a big role in a digital world' 

'Dealers will still play a big role in a digital world'
Steve Fowler thinks dealerships will remain a key factor in the process of selling new and used cars
Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon and RC coupe all to be axed in the UK

Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon and RC coupe all to be axed in the UK
Imports Lexus CT, IS and RC models to Europe will cease, but sales will continue through existing stock
New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed
Kia Stonic is available to order now, sporting a new infotainment system and 48-volt mild-hybrid power
New £765,000 Aston Martin V12 Speedster put through paces before 2021 launch

New £765,000 Aston Martin V12 Speedster put through paces before 2021 launch
British brand’s Q Division using prototype of the 690bhp Aston Martin V12 Speedster supercar to complete the final touches
Nearly one in five young motorists make video calls when driving 

Nearly one in five young motorists make video calls when driving
Proportion of people using handheld mobile phone behind the wheel reaches four-year high, with video calls an increasing problem
Drivers pay £25m for recovery on motorways and A-roads 

Drivers pay £25m for recovery on motorways and A-roads
The number of vehicles recovered from motorways and A-roads has increased by 33 per cent in the last five years
New BMW 128ti to take on VW Golf with 261bhp

New BMW 128ti to take on VW Golf with 261bhp
The new BMW 128ti revives the brand’s famous ‘ti’ badge after a 15-year hiatus
New 2020 Peugeot 5008 SUV facelift goes on sale in UK

New 2020 Peugeot 5008 SUV facelift goes on sale in UK
Peugeot 5008’s styling brought into step with the rest of its line-up, fitting the SUV with the same face as the 508 saloon
New Volvo XC100 flagship planned for 2022 debut

New Volvo XC100 flagship planned for 2022 debut
Volvo plan to crown SUV line-up with new ‘XC100’ model using new platform rumoured
EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown 

EV chargepoints face regulatory crackdown
Consultation will begin this year investigating how public chargepoints should be regulated, particularly regarding pricing and data
Off-the-shelf Renault Master Dropside conversion launched

Off-the-shelf Renault Master Dropside conversion launched
Buyers can now order a Renault Master Dropside pick-up directly, rather than ordering a chassis cab and converting it privately
New 2020 Jaguar XE facelift arrives with updated infotainment

New 2020 Jaguar XE facelift arrives with updated infotainment
Jaguar has tweaked the XE’s specification, adding a new mild-hybrid diesel engine and some extra interior technology
New 2020 Jaguar XF facelift adds mild-hybrid tech

New 2020 Jaguar XF facelift adds mild-hybrid tech
Mild-hybrid tech and fresh infotainment system introduced to the Jaguar XF saloon and Sportbrake; prices range from £32,585 to £46,610
New limited Ford Fiesta ST Edition launched

New limited Ford Fiesta ST Edition launched
The new Ford Fiesta ST Edition is a limited-run hot hatch targeted at driving purists, which features manually adjustable coilover suspension
British Motor Show plans pop-up events for 2020 and 2021

British Motor Show plans pop-up events for 2020 and 2021
In the run-up to next year’s fully fledged British Motor Show, the event’s organisers will hold a series of free-entry pop-up car exhibitions
'Cars and their drivers are being disgracefully discriminated against'

'Cars and their drivers are being disgracefully discriminated against'
With petrol and diesel cars potentially being killed off by 2030, Mike Rutherford thinks the government is unfairly attacking the ICE motorist
MPs consider zero alcohol limit for novice drivers

MPs consider zero alcohol limit for novice drivers
Zero tolerance policy looked at as part of considerations of how graduated licencing could mitigate the risk novice drivers face on the road
New 2020 Skoda Octavia vRS iV PHEV prices revealed

New 2020 Skoda Octavia vRS iV PHEV prices revealed
Hot new Skoda Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid will have a starting price of £35,020
Pure-electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer on sale now

Pure-electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer on sale now
All-electric Citroen s-Spacetourer people carrier is available to order now, priced from £45,600 – and it has a maximum claimed range of 143 miles
Euro NCAP launches world’s first tests for driver-assist technology

Euro NCAP launches world’s first tests for driver-assist technology
New testing regime will assess how well adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist and other driver assist tech functions; firms marked down for inappropriate …
New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed

New 2020 Kia Picanto: UK prices and specifications revealed
Facelifted Kia Picanto city car comes with sharp new look and updated standard equipment