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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
‘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
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
Renault reveals autonomous transport ecosystem

Renault reveals autonomous transport ecosystem
Self-driving Renault Zoes and an autonomous night bus work with existing infrastructure on Paris-Saclay campus
Porsche Cayenne S Coupe launched: 434bhp for £73k

Porsche Cayenne S Coupe launched: 434bhp for £73k
Porsche has launched a more powerful variant of the Cayenne Coupe, to sit between the entry-level model and the Cayenne Turbo Coupe
VW’s cheapest electric car could still cost £16,000

VW’s cheapest electric car could still cost £16,000
High battery costs and slow uptake could mean even the cheapest electric car from VW remains pricey
Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade

Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade
The proportion of learner drivers passing the driving theory test has fallen 18 per cent in a decade, new data reveals
Electric cars cut CO2 emissions by only 0.4 percent

Electric cars cut CO2 emissions by only 0.4 percent
Transportation is one of biggest contributors to CO2, but electric cars will not be the only solution
New Nissan NV250 small van revealed

New Nissan NV250 small van revealed
Small Nissan NV250 van is based on the Renault Kangoo and comes in a variety of styles with a five-year warranty
Hyundai and Rimac confirm 'midship' EV sports car for 2020

Hyundai and Rimac confirm 'midship' EV sports car for 2020
Hyundai Group invests £70m in Croatian electric sports car firm with view to developing fully-electric and fuel cell sports cars by 2020
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipment
Mercedes sets 2039 target for carbon-neutral line-up

Mercedes sets 2039 target for carbon-neutral line-up
Mercedes predicts more than half of new car sales will be plug-in by 2030, and targets all European factories to be carbon-neutral by 2022
BMW i8 Roadster revealed as new Formula E safety car

BMW i8 Roadster revealed as new Formula E safety car
A specially-modified BMW i8 Roadster will act as the safety car in this year’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship
Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy

Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy
Some 12 million drivers are considering going electric with their next car – an increase of 7.5 million in two years
'Motorist's freedom is being stripped away'

'Motorist's freedom is being stripped away'
The introduction of speed limiters into new cars is another example of freedom being stripped away, says Mike Rutherford
The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train

The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train
New research reveals peak-time rail travel is up to 13 times more expensive than equivalent journeys in a car
Mazda plans new six-cylinder petrol and diesel hybrids

Mazda plans new six-cylinder petrol and diesel hybrids
Mazda will build two new straight-six hybrid engines, which will be fitted to the firm’s upcoming “Large Architecture”