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New Audi S6 and S7 to get mild-hybrid diesel power

New Audi S6 and S7 to get mild-hybrid diesel power
Both the Audi S6 and S7 are to feature Audi's 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine with a 48-volt hybrid system and an electrically-driven supercharger
Insurance and salvage loopholes must be closed

Insurance and salvage loopholes must be closed
Insurance industry warns criminals are buying write-offs from salvage auctions and “stealing cars to order” to get parts to fix them
Karma and Pininfarina show more of 3-car Shanghai line-up 

Karma and Pininfarina show more of 3-car Shanghai line-up
The duo have released a new teaser image of their upcoming concept coupe, set for reveal at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show
Ford launches new keyless fob to combat relay attacks

Ford launches new keyless fob to combat relay attacks
The new key fob enters a sleep mode after 40 seconds without movement, after which it will not respond to hacking attempts
Ford tones down self-driving car expectations

Ford tones down self-driving car expectations
Ford CEO says company “overestimated” when autonomous vehicles will arrive; reveals expected limitations of driverless car due in 2021
New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition revealed

New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition revealed
The new Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition features weight-saving and suspension tweaks, and will be limited to just 600 units
‘Car makers need to work hard to stay relevant’

‘Car makers need to work hard to stay relevant’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks some car companies might not survive if they don’t adapt to the new world of mobility services
Jeep Moab Easter Safari concepts 2019

Jeep Moab Easter Safari concepts 2019
Six-new Jeep concepts showcase range of Mopar tuning parts, with a 700bhp resto-mod from 1968 the star of the show
New 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 unleashed with 302bhp

New 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 unleashed with 302bhp
The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the 2019 New York Motor Show
Smart motorways to double and be renamed ‘digital roads'

Smart motorways to double and be renamed ‘digital roads'
Digital roads will have more emergency lay-bys and higher speed limits through roadworks than previous smart motorways
Fiat pairs up with Tesla to avoid EU emission fines

Fiat pairs up with Tesla to avoid EU emission fines
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to pay Tesla “hundreds of millions” of euros to share fleet CO2 emissions and meet tough EU targets
£317m traffic reduction scheme makes some journeys longer

£317m traffic reduction scheme makes some journeys longer
National Pinch Point Programme costing £317m reduced congestion in some areas, but also increased it in others
'Coventry council is insulting UK's Motor City'

'Coventry council is insulting UK's Motor City'
The proposal of a 'leave your car at home' scheme by Coventry Council is an insult to the UK's Motor City, says Mike Rutherford
EU accuses BMW, Daimler and VW of emissions collusion

EU accuses BMW, Daimler and VW of emissions collusion
German firms coordinated over limiting vehicle AdBlue consumption and delaying the introduction of petrol particulate filters
UK roads are the safest in Europe

UK roads are the safest in Europe
The UK’s roads have the best record for safety of those in any EU country, according to a new European Commission study
New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video

New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video
The new Ferrari F8 Tributo made its debut at Geneva this year, with the same 710bhp turbocharged V8 engine as the 488 Pista
New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced

New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced
Bentley has revealed a special edition version of its V8 SUV, intended to inject a bit of sporting intent into the Bentayga
New battery will give electric cars over 600 miles of range

New battery will give electric cars over 600 miles of range
High-density battery technology could eliminate range anxiety, reduce costs and decrease the risk of cars catching fire
New Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo spied at the Nurburgring

New Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo spied at the Nurburgring
A test mule for the upcoming all-electric Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo estate has been caught on camera during its handling assessment
Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line: UK prices and specs

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line: UK prices and specs
Hyundai has given the i30 Fastback the same sporty N Line treatment as the hatch, with a new bodykit and a peppy 1.0-litre petrol engine
Number of cars being cloned quadruples in six years

Number of cars being cloned quadruples in six years
Police fear problem of car cloning is even more widespread than reports say
Toyota gives away 24,000 patents to help other companies

Toyota gives away 24,000 patents to help other companies
Firm says mass release of patents will help other companies address demands of “time, money and resources” required for hybrids
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant pauses production

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant pauses production
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port facility has entered a period of downtime in response to the previously planned Brexit deadline of March 29
‘Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further’

‘Hyundai and Kia plan to up their game even further’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Euisun Chung’s leadership is steering Hyundai, Kia and Genesis into an even brighter future
Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid announced for 2019

Ford Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid announced for 2019
Ford has revealed an eight-seat plug-in hybrid minibus with a claimed zero emissions range of 31 miles
Hyundai i10 and i20 Play special edition versions launch

Hyundai i10 and i20 Play special edition versions launch
On sale from 8th April 2019, the new Play special editions are priced from £11,195 for i10 and £14,495 i20
Long range Nissan Leaf e+ to cost £35,895 in the UK

Long range Nissan Leaf e+ to cost £35,895 in the UK
The Nissan Leaf e+, which offers a 239-mile range, is now a permanent fixture following a strong customer response
Electric forecourts will charge EVs in 10 minutes

Electric forecourts will charge EVs in 10 minutes
Gridserve is investing £1bn in a new 100-strong network of solar forecourts which will recharge EVs at a rate of up to 500kW
Speeding offence postcode lottery revealed by new data

Speeding offence postcode lottery revealed by new data
Number of drivers caught speeding is nearly 170 times higher in some parts of England and Wales than in others
New Dacia Techroad special editions arrive with extra kit

New Dacia Techroad special editions arrive with extra kit
Dacia Sandero Stepway Techroad, Logan MCV Stepway Techroad and Duster Techroad arrive for a limited time, with prices starting at £11,660
Audi e-tron Sportback range launches in UK from £79,900

Audi e-tron Sportback range launches in UK from £79,900
Zero-emission Audi e-tron Sportback coupe SUV to launch in high-spec trim levels only; priced at roughly £3,600 more than the existing equivalent e-tr…
'UK government to create a new car company after Brexit'

'UK government to create a new car company after Brexit'
If Brexit happens then the government should use it to create a UK-run car company, says Mike Rutherford
Hyundai and Kia electric cars to get new platform

Hyundai and Kia electric cars to get new platform
Surprised by demand for its e-Niro and Kona EVs, Hyundai Group is pressing ahead with bold plans for future electric models
New Renault electric car set to take on the Nissan Leaf

New Renault electric car set to take on the Nissan Leaf
The Leaf rival will be one of two new Renault electric cars, with a smaller city car also set to join the firm’s expanded EV range
UK engine production falls by 7 per cent in February

UK engine production falls by 7 per cent in February
All seven engine manufacturers here in the UK are hit by the decline
New 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon joins hatch in line-up

New 2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon joins hatch in line-up
The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon arrives to take on the Audi S3 Saloon with 302bhp