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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
Mercedes ESF shows brand's vision of an accident-free future

Mercedes ESF shows brand's vision of an accident-free future
Mercedes has unveiled a new autonomous concept car based on the GLE, and it comes with a variety of prototype safety systems
We need a British motor

We need a British motor
A British motor show is needed to help educate and inspire the future generations interested in the car industry, says Mike Rutherford
Part-worn tyres putting motorists’ lives at risk

Part-worn tyres putting motorists’ lives at risk
Nearly half of part-worn tyres being sold in some areas are illegal, putting drivers’ lives at risk, councils have warned
Limited-run BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced

Limited-run BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the BMW M5, the German brand has released a new special edition model, limited to just 350 units
New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered

New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered
A Hennessey Venom F5 roadster is currently under consideration as the firm starts building the first Venom F5 prototype
New Ford Focus ST Estate joins hatch in line-up

New Ford Focus ST Estate joins hatch in line-up
The new Ford Focus ST Estate arrives with petrol and diesel choices, generating 276bhp and 187bhp respectively
Revised Vauxhall Movano revealed with sharper look

Revised Vauxhall Movano revealed with sharper look
The updated Vauxhall Movano van gets a new look and improved safety tech on board
Disney road signs will teach children about road safety

Disney road signs will teach children about road safety
Special edition road signs featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck are available to download online
Facelifted Subaru Levorg GT Lineartronic announced

Facelifted Subaru Levorg GT Lineartronic announced
The Subaru’s WRX-based Levorg estate gets a fresh face, a new 2.0-litre flat-four engine and a CVT
Bentley to focus on plug-in tech

Bentley to focus on plug-in tech
Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark says plug-in hybrid power has a big role to play in Brit brand’s electrification strategy
New McLaren GT revealed to take on the Bentley Continental

New McLaren GT revealed to take on the Bentley Continental
The McLaren GT is the Woking brand’s new Grand Tourer, combining 612bhp with 570 litres of storage and cashmere seats
New Audi A4 revealed with revised styling and new engines

New Audi A4 revealed with revised styling and new engines
The facelifted Audi A4 will take the fight to the BMW 3 Series and Jaguar XE with a new look and a raft of engine changes
JLR boss stops short of denying PSA takeover rumours

JLR boss stops short of denying PSA takeover rumours
Leaked documents suggest PSA could buy JLR. Boss Dr Ralf Speth says he has not discussed a sale but doesn't deny moves are afoot
Approval scheme launched for EV-savvy dealers

Approval scheme launched for EV-savvy dealers
‘Electric Vehicle Approved’ dealers will offer expert EV advice to buyers; Government-backed scheme aims to improve consumer confidence
The UK should follow Norway's lead for an EV future

The UK should follow Norway's lead for an EV future
Norway has embraced the electric car and sales are rising rapidly and the UK should be taking note, says Steve Fowler