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RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger

RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger
The RAC has developed a lightweight mobile EV charger, designed to provide stranded electric motorists with a boost to the nearest charger
New Vauxhall Vivaro van officially revealed 

New Vauxhall Vivaro van officially revealed
The all-new, British-built Vauxhall Vivaro van has been unveiled at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. Prices start from around £23,000
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced

Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
Cat B licence holders can drive alternatively fuelled vans

Cat B licence holders can drive alternatively fuelled vans
New rules will allow motorists with standard category B driving licences to drive alternatively fuelled vans weighing up to 4.5 tonnes
Jaguar Land Rover reveals new ‘earn as you drive’ tech

Jaguar Land Rover reveals new ‘earn as you drive’ tech
JLR's ‘Smart Wallet’ software will provide drivers with monetary rewards for sharing information on traffic jams and potholes
Motorway signs should be redesigned, says watchdog

Motorway signs should be redesigned, says watchdog
Junction numbers on motorway signs are obscured too often, forcing drivers into dangerous manoeuvres, according to Transport Focus
Jaguar WCOTY 2019

Jaguar WCOTY 2019
Jaguar and Ian Callum have both proved that the UK motor industry is not on its knees after all, says Mike Rutherford
Vauxhall Zafira recall: previously fixed cars recalled again

Vauxhall Zafira recall: previously fixed cars recalled again
Fourth fire-related recall sees Zafira B models previously thought to be fixed recalled again; 234,938 UK cars affected
Local roads "not in a great state", admits senior politician

Local roads "not in a great state", admits senior politician
Jesse Norman MP says "a new round of capital investment" is required for local roads
New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched

New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched
The new Audi A6 turns to the dark side with the return of Black Edition trim, which adds new alloys and plenty of black touches
2019 Peugeot Expert trim and engine updates

2019 Peugeot Expert trim and engine updates
Mid-sized Peugeot Expert van gets a revised model range and emissions standard-compliant engines
2019 Citroen Dispatch revealed with engine and kit upgrades

2019 Citroen Dispatch revealed with engine and kit upgrades
Citroen's mid-sized Dispatch van adds new diesel engines and additional trim levels to the range
Ford reveals self-braking trolley 

Ford reveals self-braking trolley
Ford’s self-braking supermarket trolley uses sensor technology to detect and avoid everyday accidents
Volvo launches comprehensive online car-buying service

Volvo launches comprehensive online car-buying service
Volvo Online allows customers to configure and finance a new Volvo in just 20 minutes; service will guarantee value of part exchanges
New Volkswagen e-up! with more range confirmed for Frankfurt

New Volkswagen e-up! with more range confirmed for Frankfurt
VW plotting group-wide electric city car revolution which could see petrol powered A-segment cars culled altogether
Ford and Rivian announce £380m deal to develop new EV

Ford and Rivian announce £380m deal to develop new EV
Significant Ford investment sees industry giant gain access to Rivian’s new all-electric platform
New 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante breaks cover

New 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante breaks cover
The new 715bhp Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante is the fastest convertible in the brand’s history with a 211mph top speed
Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X get improved range

Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X get improved range
Revisions to Tesla Model S and Model X brings extra range, faster charging times and tweaked ride comfort
‘Genesis is set to succeed where Infiniti has failed’

‘Genesis is set to succeed where Infiniti has failed’
Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis is coming to Europe, and Steve Fowler thinks it will succeed where many others have failed
Ford and Amazon partner to develop connected cars

Ford and Amazon partner to develop connected cars
Ford announces “multi-year, global agreement” with Amazon Web Services; partnership to pave the way for universal connected car systems
Land Rover Defender reborn thanks to Land Serwis 

Land Rover Defender reborn thanks to Land Serwis
The old Land Rover Defender gets a new lease of life from Polish tuner, which builds new and improved models from scratch
Surge in drive-off petrol thefts forcing garages to close

Surge in drive-off petrol thefts forcing garages to close
Industry figures reveal number of motorists driving off without paying for fuel rose by over a fifth in the last financial quarter
Rise in accidents follows motorway lights switch-off 

Rise in accidents follows motorway lights switch-off
Highways England data reveals 88.2 per cent increase in road casualties on sections of road that were previously lit
ULEZ money grabbing scam

ULEZ money grabbing scam
The recently introduced ultra-low emission zone in London is just another money making scheme targeting motorists, says Mike Rutherford
‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’

‘Why should we be excited about Lotus? One word: Geely’
With an electric hypercar and a 911 rival on the way, Steve Fowler thinks the future of Lotus looks bright under Geely’s leadership
New 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 breaks cover

New 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 breaks cover
The updated Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 is available with 469bhp or 503bhp, with the latter claiming the Nurburgring lap record for SUVs
New Kia Habaniro Concept hints at next-generation Niro

New Kia Habaniro Concept hints at next-generation Niro
The Kia Habaniro concept has been revealed at the New York Motor Show, previewing the look of the next Kia Niro due in 2021
New 2019 Mercedes GLS: flagship SUV revealed in New York

New 2019 Mercedes GLS: flagship SUV revealed in New York
The third-generation Mercedes GLS SUV arrives to take on the BMW X7 and Range Rover
New US market Toyota Yaris makes debut at New York

New US market Toyota Yaris makes debut at New York
Toyota has released a hatchback version of the Mazda 2-based Yaris saloon ahead of its debut in New York, but it won't be coming to Europe
Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing

Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing
12 all-electric Renault EZ-FLEX concept vans will be loaned to European businesses to test their performance in real-life working conditions
Audi S5 gets a new 342bhp mild-hybrid V6 diesel

Audi S5 gets a new 342bhp mild-hybrid V6 diesel
The Audi S5 is now available with a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, offering both improved performance and efficiency
Ford Mustang High Performance Package launched

Ford Mustang High Performance Package launched
Ford has launched a High Performance Package for its four-cylinder Mustang, adding bigger brakes, revised aerodynamics and new suspension
Shanghai Motor Show 2019: news round-up and all the cars

Shanghai Motor Show 2019: news round-up and all the cars
Everything from the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show, including all the new car reveals, news and pictures
Driverless cars will require one billion lines of code

Driverless cars will require one billion lines of code
Jaguar Land Rover says autonomous vehicles will need 1,000 times more computer code than Apollo 11
New Karma GT designed by Pininfarina revealed at Shanghai

New Karma GT designed by Pininfarina revealed at Shanghai
The Pininfarina-penned Karma GT was joined by the Revero saloon and SC1 Vision concept on the brand's Shanghai stand
New all-electric Aston Martin Rapide E unveiled at Shanghai

New all-electric Aston Martin Rapide E unveiled at Shanghai
The Aston Martin Rapide E is ready for production, offering 602bhp and a claimed range of more than 200 miles