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DVSA: Nissan’s approach to Qashqai emissions “unacceptable”

DVSA: Nissan’s approach to Qashqai emissions “unacceptable”

On-road tests find the Nissan Qashqai emits 17 times more NOx than lab limits; DVSA criticises brand’s decision not to address issue
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23 Jul 2019
Electric Renault 4 Plein Air beach car is all set for summer
Renault 4 Plein Air beach car

Electric Renault 4 Plein Air beach car is all set for summer

To celebrate the 10th Renault 4L International Festival, the French brand has built an electric version of the classic Renault 4 Plein Air
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23 Jul 2019
Jaguar XJ13 prototype reborn as Ecurie Ecosse LM69
Ecurie Ecosse LM69 - front above

Jaguar XJ13 prototype reborn as Ecurie Ecosse LM69

Jaguar’s forgotten endurance racer has been reimagined as a road-legal sports car by the Scottish tuning company, Ecurie Ecosse
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22 Jul 2019
£2m Government project to scan local roads for safety issues
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£2m Government project to scan local roads for safety issues

£2m of funding announced for artificial intelligence to scan 96,000 miles of road for poor road markings and other issues
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22 Jul 2019
Volvo recalls over 500,000 vehicles due to fire risk
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Volvo recalls over 500,000 vehicles due to fire risk

Volvo has found a fault with the plastic intake manifold used on its 2.0-litre diesel engine, which poses a potential fire risk
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22 Jul 2019
‘Vauxhall and Peugeot need to cut electric car prices'
Opinion - MINI Electric

‘Vauxhall and Peugeot need to cut electric car prices'

Mike Rutherford thinks affordability is fast becoming one of the most important words in the modern car-buying vocabulary
Opinion
20 Jul 2019
Government invests £348m in local road improvements

Government invests £348m in local road improvements

The Department for Transport is investing in two funds – worth £198m and £150m respectively – which councils can bid to access
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19 Jul 2019
New 2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition revealed
New 2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition revealed

New 2020 Bentley Flying Spur First Edition revealed

Bentley’s new luxury saloon will be limited to 12 months of production, starting towards the end of 2019.
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19 Jul 2019
Highways England cancels or delays one in three road schemes

Highways England cancels or delays one in three road schemes

Highways England was meant to start 112 major road schemes between 2015 and 2020, but 39 have been cancelled, paused or delayed
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19 Jul 2019
New Mazda MX-5 Cup and Design styling packs released

New Mazda MX-5 Cup and Design styling packs released

The Mazda MX-5 - world’s best-selling two-seater roadster - can now be fitted with new design packages costing up to £4,675
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19 Jul 2019
Government considering penalty points for no seatbelt
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Government considering penalty points for no seatbelt

Failure to wear a seatbelt could result in penalty points as well as a fine, under new road safety plans being considered by the Government
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19 Jul 2019
Number of speed bumps in UK increases five per cent
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Number of speed bumps in UK increases five per cent

The UK now has 42,000 individual speed bumps on a total of 14,000 different roads, with London Boroughs having the most
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18 Jul 2019
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New Citroen 19_19 Concept review
Citroen 19_19 concept James Brodie

New Citroen 19_19 Concept review

The electric Citroen 19_19 Concept is part of the brand’s centenary celebrations and we've taken a drive in it
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18 Jul 2019
Citroen AMI ONE concept: modern day 2CV driven
Citroen AMIone James Brodie driving

Citroen AMI ONE concept: modern day 2CV driven

We sample the all-electric two-seater Citroen AMI ONE concept in a Leicestershire car park
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18 Jul 2019
New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced

New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced

The Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X will go on sale in the UK this October, priced from £23,555
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18 Jul 2019
Updated 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 range launched
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Updated 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 range launched

The Mercedes has revamped its GLC 43 performance SUV range, with fresh styling and more power
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17 Jul 2019
Lotus Evija marks a turning point for the brand under Geely
 Opinion: Lotus Evija

Lotus Evija marks a turning point for the brand under Geely

What does the Evija mean for Lotus? John McIlroy thinks it's important but mainly as a sign of things to come...
Opinion
17 Jul 2019
New 2019 MG ZS EV: prices announced
MG eZS - front

New 2019 MG ZS EV: prices announced

Prices for the MG ZS EV will start from £21,495, undercutting both the Kia e-Niro and Hyundai Kona Electric
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17 Jul 2019
Over half a million IDPs bought since February
Driving abroad

Over half a million IDPs bought since February

Drivers in the UK have spent more than £3m buying International Driving Permits since February in preparation for a no deal Brexit
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17 Jul 2019
Major review of roads policing launched
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Major review of roads policing launched

Police and transport officials announce two-year Road Safety Action Plan amid spike in drink-drive deaths,
News
17 Jul 2019
2019 Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition: prices revealed
Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition - front static

2019 Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition: prices revealed

New addition celebrating three decades of Mazda's iconic roadster hits UK showrooms
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16 Jul 2019
Toyota is going to build its moon buggy concept
Toyota lunar vehicle - front 3/4

Toyota is going to build its moon buggy concept

The Japanese auto manufacturer and JAXA will build a prototype lunar rover by 2021, ahead of the finished product’s launch in 2029
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16 Jul 2019
Special edition Ssangyong Tivoli LE launched
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Special edition Ssangyong Tivoli LE launched

The Korean manufacturer has released a special edition Tivoli for UK customers, priced from £17,745
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16 Jul 2019
Jaguar Land Rover gets £500m government loan guarantee
Jaguar I-Pace front

Jaguar Land Rover gets £500m government loan guarantee

Prime Minister announces guarantee, which will help JLR secure loans to further develop electric vehicles
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16 Jul 2019
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Skoda Parent Taxi app lets children pay fares with chores
Skoda Parent Taxi app

Skoda Parent Taxi app lets children pay fares with chores

New app shows parents how many miles they’ve driven their children and says what chores they should do to pay for it
News
16 Jul 2019
Volkswagen releases latest generation of manual gearbox
Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate - front

Volkswagen releases latest generation of manual gearbox

Volkswagen launches new manual gearbox which is more efficient than before, will be used in new Passat first
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15 Jul 2019
Electric car chargepoints to accept contactless payment
BP Chargemaster Ultracharge 150 - detail

Electric car chargepoints to accept contactless payment

Government “prepared to intervene” to force contactless payments on public chargers; Chargemaster announces contactless payment
News
15 Jul 2019
'Manufacturers are building cars designed to last'
OPINION new car sales

'Manufacturers are building cars designed to last'

The quality of cars today is so good that customers are keeping them longer which is hurting new car sales, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
13 Jul 2019
Ford to build electric cars on VW’s MEB platform in 2023
Ford VW merger

Ford to build electric cars on VW’s MEB platform in 2023

Ford will “design and build at least one high-volume fully electric vehicle in Europe” using VW’s MEB platform in 2023
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12 Jul 2019
Police to use drones to target dangerous drivers
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Police to use drones to target dangerous drivers

Initiative from London’s Metropolitan police will see drones target dangerous drivers and those taking part in street races
News
12 Jul 2019
New Bentley EXP 100 GT revealed to celebrate centenary
Bentley EXP 100 GT concept - front

New Bentley EXP 100 GT revealed to celebrate centenary

The huge Bentley EXP 100 GT is an all-electric limo that’s been designed to showcase the British brand’s future tech
News
10 Jul 2019
The government isn't doing enough to encourage electric cars
OPINION Ralf Speth

The government isn't doing enough to encourage electric cars

The government needs to do more to encourage people to both build and buy electric cars, says Steve Fowler
News
10 Jul 2019
How easy is it to buy an illegal plate?
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How easy is it to buy an illegal plate?

Number plate offences are at a five-year high, so just how easy is it to buy a dodgy plate and what is the DVLA doing about it?
News
10 Jul 2019
Jaguar Land Rover researches “Mood-detection Software”
JLR Mood-detection software

Jaguar Land Rover researches “Mood-detection Software”

JLR claims its latest AI technology can adapt cabin settings according to the driver’s mood, in a bid to tackle stress behind the wheel
News
9 Jul 2019
One-off Ferrari P80/C track-only car unveiled
Ferrari P80/C Goodwood

One-off Ferrari P80/C track-only car unveiled

Ferrari’s Styling Centre has built a bespoke track-only supercar, inspired by the 330 P3, built on the same underpinnings as the 488
News
8 Jul 2019
Volkswagen Kombi concept reimagines classic van
Volkswagen Kombi Type 20 concept - front 3/4 static

Volkswagen Kombi concept reimagines classic van

The Volkswagen Kombi concept is an all-electric Type 2 van built to celebrate 20 years of Volkswagen’s Electronics Research Laboratory
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8 Jul 2019
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