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Autonomous cars could report drunk drivers to police

Autonomous cars could report drunk drivers to police
Huawei files patent for in-car monitoring system able to detect if the driver is drunk and even if drugs are present in the vehicle
Councils could charge drivers £1,000 a year to park at work

Councils could charge drivers £1,000 a year to park at work
The AA has condemned the Workplace Parking Levy as a “poll tax on wheels” as several local authorities plan to implement the scheme
Renault Master Aluminium Tipper and Luton Box Van

Renault Master Aluminium Tipper and Luton Box Van
New Renault Master Aluminium Tipper and revised Luton Box Van now available from Renault Pro+ van dealers.
Jaguar Land Rover develops “trustworthy” autonomous cars

Jaguar Land Rover develops “trustworthy” autonomous cars
Jaguar Land Rover hopes to instil confidence in autonomous vehicles with a system which projects their intended movements onto the road
Autonomous robots to park cars at Gatwick Airport

Autonomous robots to park cars at Gatwick Airport
Gatwick will start a three-month trial of autonomous robotic valets in August in a bid to fit more vehicles in its car park
New 2019 Ford Ranger facelift adds more kit and more power

New 2019 Ford Ranger facelift adds more kit and more power
The updated Ford Ranger pick-up truck gets a new 2.0-litre diesel, a 10-speed auto and uprated safety kit
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Track Performance pack announced

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Track Performance pack announced
Q-branch provides Aston Martin Valkyrie customers with a set of track-focused bolt-ons which promise eight per cent quicker lap times
Vauxhall Vivaro van revealed and it will be built in Luton

Vauxhall Vivaro van revealed and it will be built in Luton
The all-new British-built Vauxhall Vivaro van secures 1,250 jobs at the brand’s manufacturing plant in Luton
Renault facelifts the Twingo but axes it from UK line-up

Renault facelifts the Twingo but axes it from UK line-up
Renault’s city car has received a fresh face, new powertrains and more customisation options, but it won’t make it to UK shores
Limited-edition Maserati Levante Vulcano released

Limited-edition Maserati Levante Vulcano released
Restricted to 150 units, the limited-edition Levante Vulcano features an exclusive matte paint-job and a red leather interior
New Lamborghini Huracan facelift pictured 

New Lamborghini Huracan facelift pictured
The updated version of the Lamborghini Huracan has been officially uncovered with sharper styling and more power
Hyundai assembles a Kona Iron Man edition

Hyundai assembles a Kona Iron Man edition
The limited-edition Hyundai Kona comes with STARK Industries branding and Marvel logos, and it’s coming to the UK
Detroit Motor Show 2019: round-up

Detroit Motor Show 2019: round-up
Everything from this years 2019 Detroit Motor Show with debuts from Ford, Nissan, Lexus and Toyota plus many more...
Should I buy a new diesel car?

Should I buy a new diesel car?
Diesel cars are being hit by tax hikes and bans, but they still have their benefits. Read our Q&A before buying a new diesel car in 2019...
EVs could be same price as conventional models in two years

EVs could be same price as conventional models in two years
New data suggests cost could no longer be a barrier to electric car ownership from as early as 2021, while supply may exceed demand by 2030
VUHL 05RR revealed, and it’s got even more power

VUHL 05RR revealed, and it’s got even more power
Supercar acceleration and lower kerbweight than an original Mini should make the 05RR blisteringly fast
With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous

With 2.4m buying or leasing a car 2018 was hardly disastrous
Although car sales were down in the UK in 2018, Mike Rutherford still thinks there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic
Tesla to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to boost profits

Tesla to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to boost profits
The American electric car firm will cut seven percent of its workforce, following its meagre profits in the second half of 2018
Dacia range updated with new Blue dCi 95 engine

Dacia range updated with new Blue dCi 95 engine
Dacia’s Sandero and Logan MCV ranges receive a lift with a new diesel engine and revised trim levels
New Nissan NV300 Concept van showcases mobile workshop tech 

New Nissan NV300 Concept van showcases mobile workshop tech
The NV300 Concept-van features new Nissan Energy ROAM mobile battery technology along with other modifications
Geely reveals new FY11 coupe SUV

Geely reveals new FY11 coupe SUV
Volvo owner Geely claims the new FY11 SUV will be its “most driver orientated vehicle to date”
Geely’s new electric saloon to enter overseas markets

Geely’s new electric saloon to enter overseas markets
Chinese auto manufacturer Geely reveals its latest all-electric saloon, tasked with taking on the global EV market
Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed

Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition revealed
Land Rover has released a limited edition Discovery, exclusive to the UK market, celebrating 30 years of the model’s production
Saab’s owner gets major cash boost for NEVS 9-3 production

Saab’s owner gets major cash boost for NEVS 9-3 production
NEVS, the Swedish company’s financial saviour has received a fresh injection of cash from Chinese property giant, Evergrande
Nio launches electric car battery-swap network

Nio launches electric car battery-swap network
Installed on China’s G2 Expressway, Nio’s battery-swapping stations can exchange a flat battery for a fully-charged one in 3 minutes
EVs cleaner than conventional cars

EVs cleaner than conventional cars
EVs emit less lifetime CO2 than cars with internal combustion engines, even in countries reliant on coal for electricity generation
Mugen RC20GT upgrade kit

Mugen RC20GT upgrade kit
Tokyo's Auto Salon is known for its aggressive mods and this year, Mugen carried on the tradition with its take on the Honda Civic Type R.
New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top

New 2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top
The new McLaren 600LT Spider is the latest addition to the Sports Series range, while the optional MSO Clubsport Pack cuts 100kg of weight
UK’s AFC Energy launches CH2ARGE 

UK’s AFC Energy launches CH2ARGE
Fresh take on EV charging sees hydrogen fuel cell used to replenish EV batteries; tech allows for off-grid charging
Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed

Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed
Toyota launches two new trim packages for the Yaris, inspired by its original 1998 model and hardcore GRMN model
New Audi A1 Allroad spied testing

New Audi A1 Allroad spied testing
An SUV-inspired version of the Audi A1 hatchback has been snapped, with a jacked up ride height
JLR have a challenging future ahead

JLR have a challenging future ahead
News of the recent job losses and falling profits at JLR should be the wake-up call the company needs, says Steve Fowler
New special edition Suzuki Swift Attitude released

New special edition Suzuki Swift Attitude released
Special edition Attitude gets Suzuki Swift Sport-esque styling combined with insurance-friendly engine and £109 per month PCP deal
MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition revealed

MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition revealed
Celebrating 60 years of the MINI brand, the special edition model is finished in British Racing Green and is limited to 500 units
Ford's ride-hailing bus service Chariot closes

Ford's ride-hailing bus service Chariot closes
Chariot closes less than three years after being purchased by Ford
Limited edition 336bhp Subaru WRX STI S209 revealed

Limited edition 336bhp Subaru WRX STI S209 revealed
The Subaru WRX STI S209 debuts at the 2019 Detroit Motor Show, but it won’t be coming to the UK