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General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin, its first autonomous car

General Motors unveils the Cruise Origin, its first autonomous car
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
Toyota announces new Kinto services

Toyota announces new Kinto services
Toyota confirms it is evaluating the need to enter the ride-hailing app market alongside new car sharing and subscription services
Maserati Royale editions

Maserati Royale editions
New, limited run versions of the Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante pay tribute to special 1986 Quattroporte
Government urged to scrap VAT on electric cars

Government urged to scrap VAT on electric cars
AA calls on Government ministers to scrap VAT on electric cars after Brexit to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable
Updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R unveiled in Tokyo

Updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R unveiled in Tokyo
The Japanese brand’s revised hot hatch features a handful of cosmetic revisions, a tweaked chassis and more safety technology
Europe EV charger

Europe EV charger
Three million electric chargers needed for estimated 44 million EVs by 2030 to become carbon-neutral by 2050, says environmental group
Revised 2020 Mazda MX-5 launched

Revised 2020 Mazda MX-5 launched
Mazda has updated its compact sports car, with a range of efficiency tweaks and a new flagship GT Sport Tech trim-level
Mercedes and Geely officially announce joint ownership of Smart brand

Mercedes and Geely officially announce joint ownership of Smart brand
The £590 million equal-stake joint venture will see the pair launch a range of next-generation Smart electric vehicles from 2022
FCA teases Airflow Vision Concept

FCA teases Airflow Vision Concept
Spacious new concept previews luxury cars of the future, and features a new user interface accessible from every seat in the cabin
Black box insurance slammed

Black box insurance slammed
‘Intrusive’ black box technology criticised as insurers force policyholders to defend anomalies in the telematics data from their cars
New MINI Sidewalk Convertible special edition revealed

New MINI Sidewalk Convertible special edition revealed
The MINI Sidewalk Convertible will be limited to just 150 units and gets a unique paint finish and wheels for the £34,215 asking price
M5 traffic: live news updates

M5 traffic: live news updates
Live traffic updates for the M5 and M5 junctions, plus real-time reports on travel accidents, roadworks, snow and other delays
Mercedes Vision AVTR concept revealed at CES

Mercedes Vision AVTR concept revealed at CES
Wild Mercedes Vision AVTR concept shows off new battery technology that is 100 per cent recyclable at CES
BMW i3 Urban Suite concept turns EV into luxury lounge

BMW i3 Urban Suite concept turns EV into luxury lounge
Fleet of chauffeur driven ‘boutique’ i3s to hit Vegas streets for this year’s Consumer Electronics Show
Kia releases Picanto and Stonic special editions

Kia releases Picanto and Stonic special editions
Kia Picanto Zest and Stonic Maxx get unique colours and generous equipment lists, while Niro PHEV now offered in cheaper ‘2’ trim level
New NIO EC6 SUV launched with up to 382 miles of range

New NIO EC6 SUV launched with up to 382 miles of range
The NIO EC6 is a compact coupe-SUV designed to rival the Tesla Model Y, and is the Chinese brand's third production model
“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”

“Are manufacturers offering unmissable New Year deals? Nope”
With new car sales on the decline in the UK, Mike Rutherford wonders if manufacturers could be doing more
New baby Ford Mustang Mach-E to use VW power 

New baby Ford Mustang Mach-E to use VW power
The Ford Mustang Mach-E range is set to expand with a smaller SUV, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
New Renault Clio crowned 2020 Carbuyer Car of the Year 

New Renault Clio crowned 2020 Carbuyer Car of the Year
Auto Express’s sister title has announced its best cars of 2020, with a strong showing from Renault, BMW and Skoda
Land Rover buys Bowler performance 4x4 specialists

Land Rover buys Bowler performance 4x4 specialists
Bowler brand to be run by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division
VW up! loses two NCAP stars

VW up! loses two NCAP stars
Latest crash-test results see Euro NCAP dock stars in up!’s retest, as assessors criticise VW for removing AEB from its options list
No reduction in accidents

No reduction in accidents
The number of people driving for work who are killed or injured in road accidents has remained stable in the last 10 years, say experts
New 2019 Mercedes GLE Coupe: pricing, specs and details 

New 2019 Mercedes GLE Coupe: pricing, specs and details
The second-generation Mercedes GLE Coupe will start from £72,530, with the 429bhp AMG GLE 53 priced at £80,615
Jaguar XE Reims Edition arrives with unique paint

Jaguar XE Reims Edition arrives with unique paint
The limited-run Jaguar XE Reims Edition gets unique ‘French Racing Blue’ paint and extra kit beyond the R-Dynamic S model
UK’s most dangerous drivers

UK’s most dangerous drivers
Study shows men are six times more dangerous than women on UK roads, with car dealers, and tyre technicians among the worst
Mercedes SLC bows out with run-out Final Edition for 2020

Mercedes SLC bows out with run-out Final Edition for 2020
Two-seat compact Mercedes drop-top to be taken off sale next year with no plans to replace it
BMW rows back on decision to charge Apple CarPlay 

BMW rows back on decision to charge Apple CarPlay
Buyers of new BMWs with the latest OS7 infotainment software will receive an unlimited Apple CarPlay subscription as standard
The best cars of the 2000s

The best cars of the 2000s
We round-up the best cars that went on sale from 2000 to 2009
The best cars of the 2010s

The best cars of the 2010s
We round-up the best cars from 2010 to the present day
New 2019 Ford Kuga: UK prices and specs confirmed

New 2019 Ford Kuga: UK prices and specs confirmed
The new Ford Kuga will start from £23,995, and has arrived on the UK market with three hybrid versions - including a plug-in - in its range
New Jaguar F-Type gets sharper, sleeker 2020 facelift

New Jaguar F-Type gets sharper, sleeker 2020 facelift
Jaguar's F-Type is sharpening up its act with a facelift in preparation for a renewed attack on the global sports car market in 2020
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R sets new record at Suzuka

Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R sets new record at Suzuka
Renault's Megane Trophy-R has broken the front-wheel-drive production car record at Suzuka Circuit by more than three seconds
Ford Capris and Escorts to star in CCA fast Ford auction

Ford Capris and Escorts to star in CCA fast Ford auction
Exciting line-up of fast Fords set to go under the hammer at December CCA auction including Capris and a 1971 Escort Mexico