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Lane closures on major motorways every day in 2013

Lane closures on major motorways every day in 2013
Majority of the most important UK motorways didn't run at full capacity for a single day last year
Caparo T1 Evolution: British hypercar teased

Caparo T1 Evolution: British hypercar teased
Limited edition take on already exclusive, F1-inspired Caparo T1 teased as order books open
UK car market continued to grow in July

UK car market continued to grow in July
July 2014 saw new car registrations in the UK increase for 29th consecutive month as Ford Fiesta once again tops the sales chart
Whiplash report fees slashed to cut false claims

Whiplash report fees slashed to cut false claims
Cost of medical reports will be drastically cut in a bid to limit false whiplash insurance claims
Citroen DS3 Cabrio DStyle by Benefit unveiled

Citroen DS3 Cabrio DStyle by Benefit unveiled
Citroen once again teams up with Benefit Cosmetics to create a special edition DS3, on sale now for £18,745
Mercedes E-Class 2014 updates announced

Mercedes E-Class 2014 updates announced
Mercedes updates the E-Class, adding improved standard kit, more power and lower emissions – on sale from September
Smart ForFour Edition 1 announced

Smart ForFour Edition 1 announced
Smart launches Edition 1 version of the new second-generation ForFour
Driving licence fees to be cut by 32% this year

Driving licence fees to be cut by 32% this year
The Government is to slash the cost of applying for a UK driving licence with first licences costing £16 less and renewals down by £6
Using air-con blunts mpg by over 6% in hybrid cars

Using air-con blunts mpg by over 6% in hybrid cars
Research shows fuel economy in hybrid cars is hit harder by air conditioning use than that of petrol and diesel models
Foreign embassies owe the UK over £82m in car fines

Foreign embassies owe the UK over £82m in car fines
The UK is owed a massive £82m debt in unpaid congestion charge and parking fines by foreign embassies and US is the worst offender
McLaren P1 GTR: when a 903bhp McLaren isn't hot enough 

McLaren P1 GTR: when a 903bhp McLaren isn't hot enough
First official sketch of extreme track-only McLaren P1 GTR officially revealed, the car produces 986bhp and costs £1.98m
Lagonda is back! Aston Martin teases new super-saloon 

Lagonda is back! Aston Martin teases new super-saloon
The famous Aston Martin Lagonda nameplate will return on a limited edition luxury saloon, due on sale in 2015
QUANT e-Sportlimousine concept approved for public roads

QUANT e-Sportlimousine concept approved for public roads
New QUANT e-Sportlimousine electric sports car concept from NanoFlowcell could run on sea water and has been approved for public roads
Ant-Kahn Evanta Barchetta: new British sports car teased

Ant-Kahn Evanta Barchetta: new British sports car teased
British start-up teases profile of its new Evanta Barchetta online, revealing it'll feature a 6.2-litre engine producing 450bhp
Full-size Darth Vader Star Wars car revealed

Full-size Darth Vader Star Wars car revealed
Hot Wheels has produced a full-size car based on Darth Vader from Star Wars
This could soon be the most expensive Ferrari ever

This could soon be the most expensive Ferrari ever
This Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale is set to make £20m at the RM auctions sale in Monterey, making it the world’s most expensive Ferrari.
Audi A8 e-tron on the way with new V6 diesel-electric engine

Audi A8 e-tron on the way with new V6 diesel-electric engine
More powerful plug-in hybrid version of V6 diesel to get first showing in Audi A8 e-tron, then rolled across the range
Skoda launches limited-run Black Edition range

Skoda launches limited-run Black Edition range
New Black Edition models available across the Skoda line-up, featuring interior and exterior styling updates and additional standard kit
New Mazda 2 revealed: first pics and details

New Mazda 2 revealed: first pics and details
Mazda takes the wraps off its 2 supermini contender, which features a sharp design, modern interior and cutting-edge engines
Volkswagen Transporter Sportline 60 marks 60 years in the UK

Volkswagen Transporter Sportline 60 marks 60 years in the UK
The Volkswagen Transporter van has spent 60 years in Britain and the Sportline 60 special edition has been launched to celebrate
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster revealed with 565bhp

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster revealed with 565bhp
Aston Martin's fastest ever convertible blows in with V12 Vantage S Roadster badge and 201mph top speed
Councils get green light to close roads for motorsport

Councils get green light to close roads for motorsport
Prime Minister David Cameron announces plans to give local authorities the power to close public roads for motor sport events
British start-up Ant-Kahn officially launches

British start-up Ant-Kahn officially launches
London-based Ant-Kahn plans to launch coach-built and original models, including a modern take on the classic Land Rover Defender
Car accidents on the up in 20mph zones 

Car accidents on the up in 20mph zones
Serious casualties resulting from road accidents in 20mph zones rose 29% in 2013 according to latest figures
Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Barbarian revealed 

Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Barbarian revealed
Mitsubishi add new Shogun SWB Barbarian to the range, priced from £31,999
Volvo V40 Polestar targets Focus RS

Volvo V40 Polestar targets Focus RS
Volvo planning a storming 320bhp V40 mega-hatch to take on the likes of the Ford Focus RS and Audi RS3
Britain's busiest speed camera made £189,000 in 2013

Britain's busiest speed camera made £189,000 in 2013
Camera on M60 most profitable as speeding offences rise three per cent from 2012
MPs U-turn on plans to restrict novice drivers at the wheel

MPs U-turn on plans to restrict novice drivers at the wheel
The Government has axed planned restrictions on young drivers, despite research showing the move could save lives
New car sales up 10 per cent in first six months of 2014

New car sales up 10 per cent in first six months of 2014
More than a million registered in 2014, the best half year total since 2005
Confirmed: MG is building a new roadster

Confirmed: MG is building a new roadster
MG has begun work on a new two-seater sports car to succeed the MG TF, and it will arrive before the end of the decade
CCTV camera car ban 

CCTV camera car ban
The Government acts on an Auto Express campaign with a raft of plans including a ban on CCTV camera cars
VW Golf Match revealed: more kit for not much cash

VW Golf Match revealed: more kit for not much cash
New Volkswagen Golf Match replaces Golf SE, adding new alloy wheels and a heap of extra convenience kit at no extra cost
Volkswagen XL1 priced from £99,000 in the UK

Volkswagen XL1 priced from £99,000 in the UK
The super efficient VW XL1 is on sale in the UK for £98,515, with a total of 200 set to be built
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014: news round-up

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014: news round-up
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is over for another year. We round-up 2014's best news, pictures and video here
UK’s best garages revealed

UK’s best garages revealed
Most trusted garages in the UK announced by Motor Codes, with a winner set to be announced from the 20-strong shortlist next month
Volvo to fit new Android Auto in-car tech

Volvo to fit new Android Auto in-car tech
Google reveals new Android Auto infotainment interface, with Volvo the latest manufacturer to sign up