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Honda CR-V gets S Plus special edition makeover

Honda CR-V gets S Plus special edition makeover
With the all-new hybrid CR-V due in 2018, £23,500 Honda CR-V S Plus special edition revealed
Shell boosts EV charging capabilities by acquiring NewMotion 

Shell boosts EV charging capabilities by acquiring NewMotion
The energy giant has bought one Europe's biggest EV charging providers as it aims to plug-in to the EV market
Kobe steel scandal: General Motors joins growing list of makers investigating sub-standard materials

Kobe steel scandal: General Motors joins growing list of makers investigating sub-standard materials
One of Japan’s key metal producers caught falsifying strength and durability figures, affecting several carmakers
Yamaha to present new concept car at Tokyo Motor Show

Yamaha to present new concept car at Tokyo Motor Show
Yamaha to debut fresh concept two years on from the Sports Ride concept revealed at Tokyo 2015
The end of the road for the sat-nav? John Lewis removes units from stores as sales plummet

The end of the road for the sat-nav? John Lewis removes units from stores as sales plummet
British retailer sees major decline in sat-nav systems being sold in store as smartphone maps take over
New limited edition MINI 1499 GT launched

New limited edition MINI 1499 GT launched
Only 1,499 examples of the MINI 1499 GT will be built as the brand doffs its cap to the classic 1275 GT from 1969
New Partisan One is the world’s most back-to-basics SUV 

New Partisan One is the world’s most back-to-basics SUV
Unknown German brand Partisan Motors is taking the fight to the toughest SUVs with the ultra-boxy Partisan One and its 100-year warranty
EU rules could cause another emissions scandal, lawyers warn

EU rules could cause another emissions scandal, lawyers warn
Law group ClientEarth says EU rules that let carmakers hide pollution control systems could a repeat of ‘Dieselgate’
Mercedes launches GLS Grand Edition spec

Mercedes launches GLS Grand Edition spec
Although unconfirmed for a UK release just yet, the Mercedes GLS Grand Edition offers European customers further exclusivity and style.
Skoda's success puts it on collision course with VW

Skoda's success puts it on collision course with VW
Skoda has enjoyed immense success of late, but at a cost to Volkswagen. Is its parent brand fighting back?
New MG XS crossover becomes the ZS (again)

New MG XS crossover becomes the ZS (again)
MG’s new XS SUV once again becomes the ZS ahead of sales later this year
Best driving apps for iPhone and Android mobiles

Best driving apps for iPhone and Android mobiles
The best free apps and paid-for apps to use hands-free while you’re driving your car
New Range Rover Velar nets five-star Euro NCAP rating

New Range Rover Velar nets five-star Euro NCAP rating
Velar beats full-size Range Rover's adult occupancy rating in crash test results, and is one of the safest in its class
This is the Rezvani Tank: a more extreme SUV

This is the Rezvani Tank: a more extreme SUV
California-based car company Rezvani Motors reveals the Tank - a $178,000 SUV
New Volkswagen T-Roc SUV: first UK prices and specs revealed

New Volkswagen T-Roc SUV: first UK prices and specs revealed
Order books open in the UK for the new Volkswagen T-Roc, but not for all trim levels and with no diesels on sale just yet
Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life

Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life
Aborted Nissan Taxi plans could be reborn if Government policy supports electrification
Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain

Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain
Renault's Captur dCi 90 diesel receives option of dual-clutch automatic gearbox, arriving later this month
‘Samsung is about as profitable as Ford, Renault, Hyundai and the VW Group combined’

‘Samsung is about as profitable as Ford, Renault, Hyundai and the VW Group combined’
Mike Rutherford reflects on the rise and rise of Samsung and thinks the Korean company has a big part to play in the automotive industry
Fiat 500L City Cross launches in Europe

Fiat 500L City Cross launches in Europe
Although it's not coming to the UK, the jacked up Fiat 500L City Cross MPV features bold new colour schemes and more equipment as standard
Hot Skoda Karoq vRS SUV to get electric boost

Hot Skoda Karoq vRS SUV to get electric boost
High performance Skoda Karoq vRS to get form of electrification, with either plug-in or mild hybrid set-up
Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars

Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars
Polestar has officially separated from parent company Volvo, confirming the news via a post on social media
Mitsubishi offers £6,500 off Outlander PHEV in scrappage scheme deal

Mitsubishi offers £6,500 off Outlander PHEV in scrappage scheme deal
As part of its new scrappage scheme, existing Mitsubishi customers can acquire the new Outlander PHEV at a reduced cost
Rapid response bikes deployed on M5 to rescue stranded cars

Rapid response bikes deployed on M5 to rescue stranded cars
Since work began on the Oldbury Viaduct, fuel bikes have provided stranded motorists with vital fuel during congested periods
Cycle safety review

Cycle safety review
Following a fatal accident in 2016, the Minister for Transport announced an urgent review into the safety of cyclists and pedestrians
Classic car values fall after years of strong growth 

Classic car values fall after years of strong growth
Private bank study reveals a decrease in the value of classic cars despite record auction prices
New Skoda Karoq SUV: full UK pricing and specs revealed

New Skoda Karoq SUV: full UK pricing and specs revealed
Skoda's replacement for the Yeti will start from £20,875 when it goes on sale on 3 October
Toyota reveals new hot GR series sub brand

Toyota reveals new hot GR series sub brand
Japanese market set to be flooded with sporty new Toyotas, and UK equivalent is under consideration
New Kia Stonic EV could join the range

New Kia Stonic EV could join the range
Mild hybrid technology will launch on the new Kia Stonic in 2019, with an all-electric version under consideration, too
Kia Stonic SUV prices announced for the UK

Kia Stonic SUV prices announced for the UK
Entry level Kia Stonic crossover starts from £16,295, and order books are open now
New Mazda RX sports car still on track

New Mazda RX sports car still on track
New Mazda RX concept car set for Tokyo Motor Show as Mazda confirms intention to bring the rotary engined sports car to life
Prices of used diesel cars take a 26% tumble

Prices of used diesel cars take a 26% tumble
Diesel’s negative press, including scrappage schemes and ‘toxin tax’, is putting buyers off diesel engines says a car buying website
Aspark Owl turns heads at Frankfurt

Aspark Owl turns heads at Frankfurt
The Aspark Owl is a Japanese electric hypercar project, which boldly claims to be the world’s fastest accelerating EV
New 322bhp BMW Alpina D5 S debuts at Frankfurt

New 322bhp BMW Alpina D5 S debuts at Frankfurt
The BMW Alpina D5 S features a 3.0-litre biturbo diesel engine which produces 700Nm
New Renault Symbioz concept is an extension of your home

New Renault Symbioz concept is an extension of your home
Renault’s Symbioz Frankfurt show concept is a driverless, electric four-door that is designed to play a more vital role in our daily lives
Honda will offer electric drive on every Euro model

Honda will offer electric drive on every Euro model
Honda responds to the push towards electrification in Europe by committing to offer the tech on every new model line it launches.