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Electric bikes and micro vehicles could replace vans

Electric bikes and micro vehicles could replace vans
Department for Transport says “a wave” of electric cargo bikes, vans, and micro vehicles could replace vans in UK cities
‘Right now, battery tech can’t give us the McLaren of EVs’

‘Right now, battery tech can’t give us the McLaren of EVs’
Mike Rutherford went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and found out an all-electric McLaren is still some way off
New SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition unveiled

New SEAT Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition unveiled
SEAT has revealed the limited Leon ST Cupra Carbon Edition, with fewer than 50 units heading to the UK
Posh Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement on sale now

Posh Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement on sale now
Range-topping Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement joins the SUV range, priced from £35,945
SsangYong Turismo updated with new look for 2018

SsangYong Turismo updated with new look for 2018
Huge seven-seat SsangYong Turismo MPV gains a more up to date design, and is on sale now
Bugatti Chiron Sky View option added to hypercar's line-up

Bugatti Chiron Sky View option added to hypercar's line-up
Two glass panels add light to the Bugatti Chiron's cabin, with the new model making its Monterrey debut in August
Car makers may already be manipulating new emissions tests

Car makers may already be manipulating new emissions tests
European Commission says manufacturers may be increasing emissions artificially so future limits are easier to meet
New Honda Civic diesel gains nine-speed automatic gearbox

New Honda Civic diesel gains nine-speed automatic gearbox
Honda's new diesel powered Civic is the first current generation Civic to get a proper automatic gearbox
Ex-Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies, aged 66

Ex-Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies, aged 66
Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has died just days after being replaced as brand boss due to ill health
Jaguar Land Rover trademarks Road Rover name

Jaguar Land Rover trademarks Road Rover name
Could JLR be plotting a revolutionary new Land Rover model? Maybe, a new trademark suggests...
‘SUVs are securing the future of sports cars’

‘SUVs are securing the future of sports cars’
Profits made from SUVs and crossovers are allowing brands to keep making sports cars, writes Richard Ingram
New Kia Ceed prices and specs: on sale now from £18,295

New Kia Ceed prices and specs: on sale now from £18,295
The new Kia Ceed has been unveiled, alongside full details and specs for the new VW Golf rival
England's best and worst motorway services revealed 

England's best and worst motorway services revealed
Norton Canes on the M6 toll gets the best rating, but M25’s Thurrock services most heavily criticised by customers
New Kia Sportage 2018 prices and specs revealed

New Kia Sportage 2018 prices and specs revealed
Refreshed Kia Sportage is first model to receive 48v mild hybrid assistance, and gains subtle styling tweaks too
New Lexus LC F coupe caught on camera 

New Lexus LC F coupe caught on camera
Spy shots reveal a Lexus LC F performance model is on the way, while a drop-top version has also been given go-ahead
Electric car charging could cost more at peak times

Electric car charging could cost more at peak times
Ofgem says 60 per cent more electric cars could be charged up if owners plug in during off-peak periods
‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'

‘The time has come for drivers to take control of our roads'
With the Government proving clueless over diesels, ULEVs and electric cars, we should take a stand, says Mike Rutherford…
Mike Manley replaces Sergio Marchionne as boss of FCA

Mike Manley replaces Sergio Marchionne as boss of FCA
Briton Mike Manley steps up to CEO role due to worsening health of former FCA CEO following surgery
New 2018 Peugeot Rifter: UK prices and specs announced

New 2018 Peugeot Rifter: UK prices and specs announced
Peugeot's new family friendly Rifter van goes on sale in September, but prices are out now
New Nissan Leaf Nismo revealed for Japanese market

New Nissan Leaf Nismo revealed for Japanese market
Sporty bodykit and revised suspension unveiled for sporty Nissan Leaf Nismo, but no plans for UK sales yet
Hyundai confirms development of new ‘halo’ sports car 

Hyundai confirms development of new ‘halo’ sports car
A new halo model that will sit within Hyundai’s N division is in the pipeline
UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance launches

UK’s first pay-per-mile car insurance launches
By Miles sees drivers pay per-mile rate plus flat annual fee to cover their car, targeting those driving less than 7,000 miles per year
Skoda planning range of hot all-electric eRS models

Skoda planning range of hot all-electric eRS models
Styling additions and better handling will mark out new Skoda eRS models, and our exclusive images preview how the first model could look
“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”

“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”
Steve Fowler thinks that sprinkling a little RS, ST, GTI or Type R fun-dust on electric cars could mean happy days ahead
New 2019 Audi TT: facelifted Coupe and Roadster revealed 

New 2019 Audi TT: facelifted Coupe and Roadster revealed
The evergreen Audi TT has been given a mid-life facelift, with extra power and equipment, plus a new special edition
LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5 launches with ejector seat

LEGO James Bond Aston Martin DB5 launches with ejector seat
LEGO pays homage to James Bond with one-eighth scale Goldfinger-inspired DB5; front machine guns and bullet-proof rear shield also feature
Higher motorway roadwork speed limits to be trialled

Higher motorway roadwork speed limits to be trialled
Highways England says speed limits could rise to 60mph when “less activity” is taking place on motorway roadworks
BMW M Performance Parts Concept previews new M2 parts

BMW M Performance Parts Concept previews new M2 parts
A glut of new carbon-fibre parts will be available on the BMW M2 Competition very shortly
New Lamborghini Urus: price, specs and release date

New Lamborghini Urus: price, specs and release date
New Lamborghini Urus SUV has arrived in the UK; boasting a 3.6-second 0-62mph time and a 190mph top speed
Maserati Levante SUV gains 346bhp V6

Maserati Levante SUV gains 346bhp V6
Further updates for flagship Maserati Levante SUV include a new 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
New Polestar 1: price, specs and video

New Polestar 1: price, specs and video
Polestar 1 hybrid to arrive in 2019, but the UK market will have to make do with left-hand drive
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018: round-up

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018: round-up
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is over for another year: find all the news, reveals and event pictures here
Aston Martin Vision Volante Concept aircraft revealed

Aston Martin Vision Volante Concept aircraft revealed
Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Cranfield University come together to create futuristic craft for inter-city travel
‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’

‘Will Volvo be the hottest car company of 2019? Probably’
As Volvo scores two wins at the New Car Awards, it’s ideally placed to take on established premium brands, says Mike Rutherford
Lexus boss hints at electrified F performance models

Lexus boss hints at electrified F performance models
The next stage in the development of the Lexus F performance brand could be electrification, says president Yoshihiro Sawa
New Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get V12 hybrid 

New Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get V12 hybrid
Lamborghini will fully embrace hybrid technology in its next generation of cars with a possible 4th model on the cards