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New 3D-printed glove to protect JLR workers’ hands

New 3D-printed glove to protect JLR workers’ hands
Prototype glove set to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders for production-line staff
Car makers warn of “irreversible” no-deal Brexit effects

Car makers warn of “irreversible” no-deal Brexit effects
Automotive bodies says tariffs worth £5bn could be passed on to European consumers every year if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
Why can't Land Rover be allowed to cash in on its heritage

Why can't Land Rover be allowed to cash in on its heritage
Few cars in history have earned the right to be called legendary and the Defender is rightly one of them, says Mike Rutherford
Citroen SpaceTourer receives new drivetrain option

Citroen SpaceTourer receives new drivetrain option
The Citroen SpaceTourer’s least powerful 2.0-litre diesel engine can now be specced with an eight-speed automatic gearbox
New range-topping Mercedes Vito Sport van launched

New range-topping Mercedes Vito Sport van launched
New Mercedes Vito Sport panel van is on sale now, with prices starting from £37,475
33 new drivers a day have their licences revoked

33 new drivers a day have their licences revoked
Nearly 12,000 motorists with under two years of experience had their licences revoked under the New Drivers Act in 2018
Vision Mercedes Simplex concept is a retro go-kart

Vision Mercedes Simplex concept is a retro go-kart
Mercedes has unwrapped its latest design exercise – a two-seat, open wheel concept, which blends yesteryear styling with modern technology
Glickenhaus Le Mans hypercar unveiled

Glickenhaus Le Mans hypercar unveiled
American supercar company Glickenhaus reveals its entrant to the revised WEC hypercar class for Le Mans.
Fast music makes motorists drive badly, study shows

Fast music makes motorists drive badly, study shows
Music with a high number of beats-per-minute has a negative effect on a motorist’s driving ability, research has revealed
“If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”

“If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”
With the popularity of motor shows waning, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it would be a great shame if they disappeared altogether
New 2019 Skoda Kamiq: prices announced 

New 2019 Skoda Kamiq: prices announced
The new Skoda Kamiq compact SUV is on sale now, promising class-leading space and technology, at a base-price of £17,700
Wiesmann to return in 2020 with new Project Gecko sports car

Wiesmann to return in 2020 with new Project Gecko sports car
The V8-engined rear-wheel-drive Wiesmann Project Gecko has been teased ahead of its arrival in 2020
New Renault Koleos facelift: prices announced

New Renault Koleos facelift: prices announced
The facelifted Renault Koleos is here with refreshed styling, a reworked interior, a pair of new diesel engines and a base-price of £28,195
Death of the manual handbrake

Death of the manual handbrake
Fresh research uncovers only three in 10 new cars have a manual handbrake, with JLR, Lexus, Mercedes and Porsche going electric-only
Sharing in-car camera footage with parents 

Sharing in-car camera footage with parents
Researchers suggest dash cams that let parents to see how their children drive could reduce young driver crash rates
New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019

New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019
Fiat’s performance sub-brand introduces a new mid-range version of the Abarth 595, named the Pista
"The UK is in the motoring premier league"

"The UK is in the motoring premier league"
Judging by the WCOTY winners, the UK is flying high along with big guns Germany and Japan, says Mike Rutherford
New Fiat 500X Sport: prices announced

New Fiat 500X Sport: prices announced
Fiat has confirmed the 500X Sport will have a starting price of £22,500
New Volkswagen T-Roc R gets 296bhp and £38k price tag

New Volkswagen T-Roc R gets 296bhp and £38k price tag
The hot, new Volkswagen T-Roc R is available to order in the UK now, with prices starting from £38,450
World Car of the Year 2020 launches in Frankfurt

World Car of the Year 2020 launches in Frankfurt
The overall 2020 World Car of the Year will be revealed in April, but the jurors have already issued a list of potential winners
Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: all the cars and all the news

Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: all the cars and all the news
Full round-up of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. All the biggest news with the best pictures and videos
New 2020 Byton M-Byte electric car confirmed for UK

New 2020 Byton M-Byte electric car confirmed for UK
The new all-electric Byton M-Byte SUV will be sold in right-hand drive in the UK, CEO confirms
The future of Cupra

The future of Cupra
Bespoke models, less power and more separation from SEAT, the action plan for Cupra starts next year
New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 unveiled with £88k price tag

New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 unveiled with £88k price tag
Porsche has released the entry-level version of its four-wheel drive 911 Carrera, priced from £88,101
Cars you may have missed from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

Cars you may have missed from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
Another busy year at Frankfurt has seen stars emerge, but as usual there’s far more on show than just the headline grabbers
Best-prepared cities for electric cars revealed

Best-prepared cities for electric cars revealed
Southampton is the UK city most prepared for electric cars, followed by Brighton & Hove, and Portsmouth, new research shows
New 808bhp Lamborghini Sian revealed

New 808bhp Lamborghini Sian revealed
The limited edition Lamborghini Sian blends the Aventador’s platform and engine with a 48-volt electric motor and a wild cosmetic redesign
Best cars of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show 

Best cars of the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
The Auto Express team have picked out their star cars at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
SEAT and Cupra given lead in VW Group ‘micromobility’ push

SEAT and Cupra given lead in VW Group ‘micromobility’ push
VW Group’s Spanish arm has been tasked with developing new modes of transport suitable for sharing alongside traditional cars
Congestion Charge zone to get 20mph speed limit by 2020

Congestion Charge zone to get 20mph speed limit by 2020
All 5.5 miles of road within the London Congestion Charge zone will have a 20mph speed limit from Monday 2 March
New Audi AI:TRAIL concept wows at Frankfurt Motor Show

New Audi AI:TRAIL concept wows at Frankfurt Motor Show
The fully-electric Audi AI:TRAIL quattro is the fourth AI branded concept, and it previews how future Audi SUVs could look
New 2020 Porsche Taycan reveal

New 2020 Porsche Taycan reveal
The new Porsche Taycan is the brand’s first ever all-electric production car, and it arrives with two high-power ‘Turbo’ variants
New Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid launched

New Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid launched
Volvo has launched a PHEV version of the XC40 SUV, managing a claimed 141mpg and an all-electric range of almost 30 miles
Limited edition Hyundai i30 N Project C launched

Limited edition Hyundai i30 N Project C launched
Lighter, more focused Hyundai i30 N Project C launched at Frankfurt Motor Show with bodywork and suspension upgrades
New electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k

New electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k
The new Vauxhall Corsa-e shares PSA underpinnings with the Peugeot e-208, and boasts a 211-mile range
'Does JLR really need the new Defender in its line-up?'

'Does JLR really need the new Defender in its line-up?'
With so many other SUVs in their model line-up, Steve Fowler asks whether JLR really needed to build the new Defender