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5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled

5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled
Kia has recalled 5,020 hybrid and plug-in hybrid examples of the Niro in the UK due to an overheating issue in an electrical relay
A fifth of drink-driving arrests are made the morning after

A fifth of drink-driving arrests are made the morning after
Data shows a third of all breath tests and nearly 18 per cent of drink-driving convictions are for drivers stopped between 7am and 1pm
Jaguar XJ production to end in July

Jaguar XJ production to end in July
The last Jaguar XJ will roll off the production line in July, making way for a new all-electric flagship model in 2020
Unique VW Golf GTI and R created for Worthersee festival

Unique VW Golf GTI and R created for Worthersee festival
VW commissioned two teams of apprentices to build a pair of bespoke high performance Volkswagen Golfs for Worthersee 2019
Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge

Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge
Lack of public chargers for EVs leads to extension leads being used in order to charge at home, risking safety
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power

New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the brand’s first ever plug-in hybrid, combining Ferrari’s most powerful V8 ever with three electric motors
Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking

Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking
New national parking data standards will allow for smoother and easier payment methods to be employed at car parks across the UK
Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads

Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads
Last year saw the lowest number of uninsured drivers caught on the road since 2012, even though 2017, by contrast, saw the most
New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models
The first plug-in hybrid Ferrari is the SP90 Stradale, a V8 supercar, but electrification will work its way across Ferrari's range
New 2019 Mercedes GLC: pricing, specs and pics

New 2019 Mercedes GLC: pricing, specs and pics
The revised Mercedes GLC SUV starts from £39,420, and features big tech updates plus new four-cylinder engines
Jaguar Land Rover reveals sensory steering wheel

Jaguar Land Rover reveals sensory steering wheel
Jaguar Land Rover has developed a new sensory steering wheel that uses temperature-based instructions to inform drivers about navigation
UK has more electric car charging sites than fuel stations

UK has more electric car charging sites than fuel stations
Data shows there are now 8,471 EV charging sites in the UK with a total of 13,613 chargers, compared with 8,400 fuel stations
'The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa is a landmark car for EVs'

'The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa is a landmark car for EVs'
The new Vauxhall Corsa has gone electric and editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks this could be a game changer for electric cars
Insurance premiums rise for cars vulnerable to keyless theft

Insurance premiums rise for cars vulnerable to keyless theft
Experts set to increase “risk rating” system insurance companies use to set premiums for cars vulnerable to keyless relay attacks
Next Audi A8 set to go all-electric

Next Audi A8 set to go all-electric
Audi looks set to take on the Tesla Model S with a zero-emission version of its next-generation A8 luxury saloon
New 2019 BMW X1adds fresh tech and plug-in hybrid power

New 2019 BMW X1adds fresh tech and plug-in hybrid power
The updated BMW X1 has arrived with a new look, and is now available with a plug-in powertrain for the first time
BMW Garmisch concept recreated as homage to Marcello Gandini

BMW Garmisch concept recreated as homage to Marcello Gandini
Unique BMW Garmisch concept revealed at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este nearly 50 years after disappearing
City of London to become UK region with 15mph speed limit

City of London to become UK region with 15mph speed limit
The City of London Corporation’s Court of Common Council has voted to implement a 15mph speed limit across the Square Mile
'Google can change how cars are sold forever'

'Google can change how cars are sold forever'
Google should lend it's modern retailing expertise to car manufacturers rather than building its own car, says Mike Rutherford
New BMW 1 Series revealed: specs, pricing and full details

New BMW 1 Series revealed: specs, pricing and full details
BMW's new 2019 1 Series targets the VW Golf, going front-wheel drive for the very first time. On sale now priced from £24,430.
Heathrow Airport plans £15 pollution charge

Heathrow Airport plans £15 pollution charge
Drivers dropping off passengers or parking at Heathrow Airport will have to pay up to £15 per day from 2022
Car hire companies ripping off drivers with excess waivers

Car hire companies ripping off drivers with excess waivers
Rental companies’ theft and damage excess prices add as much as 90 per cent to the total cost of hiring a car, research shows
New Bentley Bentayga Bengala: posh SUV gets very, very angry

New Bentley Bentayga Bengala: posh SUV gets very, very angry
Apocolypse-ready Bentley Bentayga Bengala is a Bentayga prepped for the end of the world with just 15 units set to be built
BMW launches hot M50i versions of X5 and X7 SUVs 

BMW launches hot M50i versions of X5 and X7 SUVs
X5 M50i and X7 M50i M Performance models revealed by BMW
New Skoda Superb Scout joins facelifted line-up

New Skoda Superb Scout joins facelifted line-up
The rugged, off-road-inspired Skoda Superb Scout has arrived as part of the Czech brand's refreshed flagship range
New Kia compact SUV interior teased in sketches

New Kia compact SUV interior teased in sketches
The new Kia compact SUV is based on the 2019 SP Signature Concept, however it's unlikely to be sold in Europe
UK’s first 350kW EV charging station opens in Kent
UK’s first 350kW EV charging station opens in Kent
New charging station in Maidstone is capable of fully recharging the next generation of electric cars in as little as eight minutes
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera gets Bond inspired edition

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera gets Bond inspired edition
New limited-run, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
Audi Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro 

Audi Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro
Audi has announced more details of its plug-in hybrid Q5 SUV. It’s got 362bhp and an all-electric range of 26 miles
‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’

‘Independence is admirable, but it’s holding JLR back’
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Jaguar Land Rover could benefit from a change of owner
New Land Rover Discovery Sport joins electrified party

New Land Rover Discovery Sport joins electrified party
The facelifted Land Rover Discovery Sport gets mild-hybrid and plug-in versions
Hollywood’s greatest sci-fi movie cars star in LA exhibition

Hollywood’s greatest sci-fi movie cars star in LA exhibition
Science fiction movie cars are taking centre stage at a new exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
NCPr made £2.44m from drivers with wrong change

NCPr made £2.44m from drivers with wrong change
NCP goes to court to argue that it shouldn’t have to pay VAT on near-£700,000 annual earnings from drivers not having the right change
New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched
The new limited Mercedes X-Class Element Edition pick-up features more standard equipment and a unique livery
Driverless cars will improve traffic flow by 35 per cent

Driverless cars will improve traffic flow by 35 per cent
A fleet of autonomous cars working together will be able to improve traffic flow by at least 35 per cent, according to researchers
Limited edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ announced

Limited edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ announced
The new special edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ arrives with a range of unique styling features and additional standard equipment