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You can now print MoT certificates at home

You can now print MoT certificates at home
The DVSA has introduced a new system allowing MoT certificates to be printed at home, saving British motorists around £6 million a year
Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents

Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents
Thatcham Research releases new guidelines for recalibrating advanced driver assistance systems following a collision
Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV

Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV
Swiss start-up brand Piech has released some early design sketches and performance specifications for its upcoming all-electric models
Wales planning to introduce default 20mph speed limit

Wales planning to introduce default 20mph speed limit
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the Welsh Government wants 20mph to become the “default” speed limit for residential areas
DVLA mishandles confidential data of over 2,000 drivers

DVLA mishandles confidential data of over 2,000 drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency mishandled over 2,000 drivers’ confidential details in less than a year, it has emerged
Stylish two-door E-motion coupé will come to the UK

Stylish two-door E-motion coupé will come to the UK
Stylish two-door E-motion coupé, seen here in concept form, will be coming to the UK, MG bosses have confirmed
'Tesla needs to cement its place as THE electric car maker'

'Tesla needs to cement its place as THE electric car maker'
Tesla needs to prove that it is the definitive electric car maker and stay ahead of its mainstream rivals, says John McIlroy
Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads

Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads
Ordnance Survey has teamed up with Intel-owned firm Mobileye to create a digital map of the country’s roads
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition
Mulliner has produced a special one-off Bentley Continental GT Convertible which pays homage to the German region of Bavaria
New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced

New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced
The limited edition Porsche 911 Speedster is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £211,599
SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year

SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year
Investigation compares average annual mileage and economy figures for SUVs against similar saloons, estates and hatchbacks
'Are motor shows dead or alive? 

'Are motor shows dead or alive?
No car manufacturer seems to know whether or not the humble motor show is going to thrive to be killed off, says Mike Rutherford
New facelifted Hyundai Ioniq range uncovered

New facelifted Hyundai Ioniq range uncovered
The Hyundai Ioniq range has been revised with fresh styling, new tech and a reworked electric drivetrain, borrowed from the Kona Electric
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in

Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in
The British firm’s latest special edition model adds a host of extra equipment and a unique colour palette to its compact performance SUV
Isuzu D-Max special editions at the double

Isuzu D-Max special editions at the double
XTR and AT35 Safir versions of Isuzu D-Max pickup revealed at the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show
New Lexus RC F facelift revealed

New Lexus RC F facelift revealed
UK prices for the new Lexus RC F coupe have been released , following its debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year
Audi S4 Avant gets new mild-hybrid V6 diesel

Audi S4 Avant gets new mild-hybrid V6 diesel
The Audi S4 Avant has been fitted with a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, promising improved performance and economy
One in five admit getting out of car in road rage incident

One in five admit getting out of car in road rage incident
Drivers admit to getting out of their car to argue with another driver or following another vehicle home in road rage incidents
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept debuts at CV show

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept debuts at CV show
The new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept featured at this year’s CV Show, previewing the brand’s upcoming SVP pack
Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain

Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain
Jaguar Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium engine is now available in the Range Rover, with an MHEV system and electric supercharger
New Aston Martin Vantage AMR revealed with manual gearbox

New Aston Martin Vantage AMR revealed with manual gearbox
The limited run Aston Martin Vantage AMR will arrive in late 2019 with an all-new seven-speed ‘dog-leg’ manual transmission
Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range

Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range
Poor sales and new emissions laws mean the Fiat Fullback pick-up truck has been axed from the Fiat model range
LDV unveils electric van

LDV unveils electric van
The new small electric LDV EV30 van leads the brand's expansion into the UK market
New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed
Rugged and rapid Ford Ranger Raptor arrives in the UK this summer
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