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New EU laws will require all cars to have black boxes

New EU laws will require all cars to have black boxes
Proposals will mandate data recorders be fitted to new cars, plus intelligent speed assistance systems that cannot be deactivated
Fiat Panda gets “shocking” zero-star NCAP crash test rating

Fiat Panda gets “shocking” zero-star NCAP crash test rating
Fiat Panda given NCAP’s worst-ever child occupant score of 16 per cent; follows Punto’s zero-star score
New all-electric Rivian hatchback on the way

New all-electric Rivian hatchback on the way
Rivian have already revealed a pick-up and an SUV, but a rally car-esque hatchback will be the third model in the range
Aston Martin electric powertrain revealed for classic models

Aston Martin electric powertrain revealed for classic models
A converted 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante will be the first car to get the brand’s reversible electric powertrain
Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet range expands

Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet range expands
Mercedes adds new E 350 powertrain to the E-Class 2-door range, with prices starting from around £50,000
New 2019 Dacia Duster SUV full details

New 2019 Dacia Duster SUV full details
All-new Dacia Duster SUV gets a pair of punchy turbo petrol engines and extra infotainment features for 2019
Prices announced for the Mercedes E 300 e hybrid

Prices announced for the Mercedes E 300 e hybrid
Starting at £47,450, Mercedes’ latest hybrid model will hit showrooms early next year
150 Audi TT ‘20 Years’ editions due on sale in 2019

150 Audi TT ‘20 Years’ editions due on sale in 2019
A special edition variant of the latest Audi TT celebrates the model’s 20-year production run
700bhp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on sale now

700bhp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on sale now
Just 20 right-hand-drive examples of Jeep's super-SUV heading to the UK this year, with more to follow in 2019
New Dacia Duster TCe petrol prices confirmed

New Dacia Duster TCe petrol prices confirmed
The cheap and cheerful Dacia Duster SUV now gains a pair of 1.3-litre turbo engines at the top of its range
Misguided protesters hurt regular folk

Misguided protesters hurt regular folk
The law abiding public need to fight against the disruptive pockets of protesters on our roads, says Mike Rutherford
New 2019 Mercedes B-Class: full specs and pricing announced

New 2019 Mercedes B-Class: full specs and pricing announced
Mercedes B-Class prices have been released, with the new MPV starting at £26,975
New 2019 Toyota RAV4: UK prices and specifications revealed

New 2019 Toyota RAV4: UK prices and specifications revealed
Toyota's new RAV4 arrives in UK Toyota showrooms in April, with all-wheel-drive versions coming too
New 2019 Isuzu D-Max Utah V-Cross limited edition confirmed

New 2019 Isuzu D-Max Utah V-Cross limited edition confirmed
Limited to only 100 examples, the new Isuzu D-Max Utah V-Cross pick-up will hit showrooms in January 2019
Renault Master van transformed into F1 car carrier

Renault Master van transformed into F1 car carrier
Renault Pro+ demonstrates the flexibility of its conversions by fitting an F1 show car in a modified Renault Master
External airbags could reduce crash severity by 40 per cent 

External airbags could reduce crash severity by 40 per cent
Conceptual external side airbags emerge in milliseconds to form additional crumple zone
Drivers confused by car daytime running lights

Drivers confused by car daytime running lights
Drivers may be relying on daytime running lights in dull, overcast conditions, often leaving the rear of their car without illumination
Toyota and PSA to end joint production of city cars

Toyota and PSA to end joint production of city cars
Toyota agrees to purchase PSA’s share of Kolin plant where Aygo, 108 and C1 are made
New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC electric race car arrives

New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC electric race car arrives
Track-focused, carbon-fibre clad, all-electric Leaf NISMO RC racer unveiled at Nissan Crossing in Tokyo
Average 179 drunk drivers caught every day in December 

Average 179 drunk drivers caught every day in December
Over 5,500 people were caught drink driving in December 2017 – more than in any other month of the year
Toyota Corolla hatch and estate prices and full specs

Toyota Corolla hatch and estate prices and full specs
The new Toyota Corolla will replace the Auris in March next year, with prices starting at £21,300
2018 Los Angeles Motor Show: news round-up

2018 Los Angeles Motor Show: news round-up
Everything from this year's packed Los Angeles Motor Show, with debuts from Audi, BMW, Kia, Porsche, Mazda, Toyota and more
Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point EV Chargers

Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point EV Chargers
By 2020, there will be 2,400 charging bays at 600 Tesco stores in what will be the UK’s largest retail network of EV chargers
Electric Audi hatchback on the way

Electric Audi hatchback on the way
A concept version of Audi's upcoming VW I.D. rival will be shown in a few months
Designers push for Audi PB18 concept production

Designers push for Audi PB18 concept production
Striking Audi PB18 concept could make its way into showrooms as Audi’s design team pushes the project
MS-RT Ford Transit Custom and Ranger modification packs

MS-RT Ford Transit Custom and Ranger modification packs
Ford rolls out the Welsh-based tuning company’s modified Transit Custom and Ranger packages across a select number of its UK dealerships
New one-off Ferrari SP3JC revealed with 6.3-litre 769bhp V12

New one-off Ferrari SP3JC revealed with 6.3-litre 769bhp V12
Bespoke Ferrari SP3JC is based on the F12tdf, and gets a Pop Art inspired livery
New Porsche 911 revealed at the Los Angeles Motor Show

New Porsche 911 revealed at the Los Angeles Motor Show
Latest 992-generation of the Porsche 911 is longer and wider than before, and has been engineered for electrification
New 2019 Kia Soul EV revealed at LA Motor Show

New 2019 Kia Soul EV revealed at LA Motor Show
The covers have come off the third-generation Kia Soul, with the UK only likely to get the Soul EV when it goes on sale next year
New 2020 Jeep Gladiator pick-up truck revealed 

New 2020 Jeep Gladiator pick-up truck revealed
The rugged Jeep Gladiator pick-up launches in America late next year, before arriving in Europe in 2020
Toyota Prius facelift arrives with all-wheel-drive version

Toyota Prius facelift arrives with all-wheel-drive version
The updated Toyota Prius has been revealed in LA with a new look and a new powertrain for Europe
Rivian R1S electric SUV launched in LA 

Rivian R1S electric SUV launched in LA
New American electric car brand Rivian has revealed the R1S, a 7-seat SUV with around 750bhp.
Three in four think autonomous cars won’t reduce accidents

Three in four think autonomous cars won’t reduce accidents
Only 27 per cent of Britons believe driverless vehicles will reduce accidents, despite 90 per cent of crashes being caused by human error
Porsche unleashes track-only 690bhp 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Porsche unleashes track-only 690bhp 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
The GT2 RS Clubsport is the powerful 911 ever and gets full track trimmings plus £360,000 price tag
Exciting time to make a splash in the volatile car 

Exciting time to make a splash in the volatile car
There has never been a better time to join the ever changing car industry, says John McIlroy
Hereford branded worst UK city for drink and drug driving

Hereford branded worst UK city for drink and drug driving
Analysis reveals the average UK drink-driving rate has decreased by more than a quarter in the last 12 months