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‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’

‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’
With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-making giant
One-off Skoda Sunroq: review and specs of convertible SUV

One-off Skoda Sunroq: review and specs of convertible SUV
Students build roofless Skoda Sunroq concept based on Karoq SUV, and we’ve driven it...
Robot traffic cones could shrink size of roadworks

Robot traffic cones could shrink size of roadworks
Prototype 'robo-cones' move out from the side of the road at the touch of a button, closing off lanes only when needed
New 2018 Vauxhall Combo Life prices and specs released

New 2018 Vauxhall Combo Life prices and specs released
The Vauxhall Combo Life MPV comes with either five or seven seats, and will arrive in the UK towards the end of the year
Carmakers to face emissions cheating fines of £50,000

Carmakers to face emissions cheating fines of £50,000
Government sets out new laws that will see hefty fine applied for defeat devices found in emissions cheating cars
New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV

New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV
Nissan announces a range of campervans, including an e-NV200 electric model, at the 2018 Madrid Motor Show
New “impossible to cheat” emissions rating system launches

New “impossible to cheat” emissions rating system launches
TRUE initiative system measures NOx emissions in real-world driving with light beam; auto industry hits out at "misleading" study
Tesla Semi truck: video clip of prototype being tested

Tesla Semi truck: video clip of prototype being tested
Base versions of the Tesla truck will enter production in 2019, with a price tag of £113,000 and a range of 300 miles
Tesla to build Golf rival within five years

Tesla to build Golf rival within five years
Elon Musk tells shareholder meeting Tesla will build “compact car” in less than five years
New 2018 Alpine A110: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2018 Alpine A110: UK prices and specs revealed
Renault's reborn Alpine A110 arrives on sale in the UK with two trim variants - Pure and Legende
EU warnings put post-Brexit UK car manufacturing at risk

EU warnings put post-Brexit UK car manufacturing at risk
Dutch Government cautions businesses that using parts made in UK will impact tax obligations
“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"
Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become an industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan Burn
New 2018 Audi Q8 SUV: full details and official pics

New 2018 Audi Q8 SUV: full details and official pics
The new luxury Audi Q8 coupe-SUV has arrived to rival the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE
Audi Aicon autonomous pilot fleet to launch in 2021

Audi Aicon autonomous pilot fleet to launch in 2021
The Audi Aicon concept will be used as the basis for future autonomous cars, with a pilot fleet launching within three years
Audi to launch 5G-connected cars in early 2020s

Audi to launch 5G-connected cars in early 2020s
Joint venture with technology giant Huawei will see Audi launch 5G-connected cars within next few years
Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road 

Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road
Land Rover to develop Level 4 and 5 self-driving tech to be used for off-roading
New Lexus RX L seven-seater: prices, specs and details

New Lexus RX L seven-seater: prices, specs and details
Full details of the new seven-seat Lexus RX L, including 0-62mph, economy and emissions
'Speed' to take centre stage at London Concours

'Speed' to take centre stage at London Concours
Here is all you need to know about the 2018 London Concours, including where to get discounted tickets
‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’

‘Public transport prices amount to legalised theft’
With buses, taxis and high-speed trains becoming ever more costly, Mike Rutherford believes cars are unrivalled on price
Fiat to focus on 500 and Panda family 

Fiat to focus on 500 and Panda family
New all-electric Fiat 500e and 500 Giardiniera estate to join range by 2022, however the ageing Punto will be axed
Jeep to launch nine new or revised models by 2022

Jeep to launch nine new or revised models by 2022
Jeep boss Mike Manley reveals the brand's product plan, with nine new or updated models due and diesel to be discontinued
New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe and Cabriolet prices confirmed

New Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe and Cabriolet prices confirmed
Hybrid powertrain also confirmed for E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet in addition to the four-door CLS
Toyota GT 86 Club Series Blue Edition launched

Toyota GT 86 Club Series Blue Edition launched
Club Series gains second model as Toyota makes nod to racing heritage with GT 86 Blue Edition
‘Charging points must keep up with EVs’ popularity’

‘Charging points must keep up with EVs’ popularity’
With up to a million electric cars due to hit Britain’s roads by 2020, can our charging infrastructure keep up?
'Smart' pavements could aid autonomous cars

'Smart' pavements could aid autonomous cars
FlexKerb system uses LEDs to change roadsides from pedestrian space, to loading bays and lanes for autonomous cars
Car insurance shake up: new rules proposed 

Car insurance shake up: new rules proposed
EU Directive proposes universal insurance history system across continent, plus increased powers to combat uninsured drivers
EU Commissioner says diesel cars “are finished”

EU Commissioner says diesel cars “are finished”
Brussels official calls diesels “technology of the past”, and predicts they will “completely disappear” from European roads
Bulletproof Skoda Superb launched

Bulletproof Skoda Superb launched
Constantly finding yourself under heavy machine gun fire? The new bulletproof Skoda Superb is the car for you...
Speeding drivers could get warnings instead of fines

Speeding drivers could get warnings instead of fines
Proposals from Police Scotland would see drivers avoid tickets if not caught speeding again within three months
Toyota and Suzuki join forces to develop green car tech

Toyota and Suzuki join forces to develop green car tech
The two Japanese car makers will discuss vehicle production and technology development for the Indian market
Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet facelift prices out

Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet facelift prices out
The Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabrio have been treated to the same mid-life updates as the saloon and estate, with new engines and tech
New Jaguar XE 300 Sport seen in the metal for first time

New Jaguar XE 300 Sport seen in the metal for first time
Special edition XE for 2019 model year makes UK debut as XE and XF ranges are updated with new trims and infotainment
New Jaguar F-Pace SVR makes UK debut

New Jaguar F-Pace SVR makes UK debut
New 542bhp Jaguar F-Pace SVR has the Porsche Macan Turbo in its sights with supercharged 5.0-litre V8
Convertible Nissan Leaf Open Air uncovered

Convertible Nissan Leaf Open Air uncovered
To celebrate 100,000 sales in Japan, Nissan has created the one-off convertible Leaf Open Air
Citroen confirms e-CMP electric vehicle will arrive in 2020

Citroen confirms e-CMP electric vehicle will arrive in 2020
New Citroen EV will launch brand offensive to electrify every Citroen on sale by 2025
Tesla launches UK mobile repair service 

Tesla launches UK mobile repair service
US EV manufacturer Tesla has begun rolling out its mobile repair vehicles to assist with customer car faults and maintenance