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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
Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck Concept revealed

Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck Concept revealed
Honda marks one year anniversary of the Civic Type R hot hatch with Pickup Truck Concept
Ferrari SP38 one-off special revealed

Ferrari SP38 one-off special revealed
Based on the 488 GTB, the SP38 has been unveiled at Fiorano for one of Ferrari’s most valued customers
‘Choice of apps could soon decide which car we buy’

‘Choice of apps could soon decide which car we buy’
With autonomous vehicles on the horizon, in-car apps could soon be a key factor when buying models, writes John McIlroy
BMW hackers rewarded for flagging security flaws

BMW hackers rewarded for flagging security flaws
Security company uncovers vulnerabilities in several BMW models, enabling the marque to issue software patches
Volvo to offer test drives via Amazon Prime

Volvo to offer test drives via Amazon Prime
Volvo has joined forces with delivery service Amazon Prime to offer test drives of the Volvo V40 this summer
UK facing shortfall of electric car charging points

UK facing shortfall of electric car charging points
83,500 new electric charging points are needed as study predicts one million EVs will hit UK roads by 2020
New Lexus NX 300h Sport trim revealed

New Lexus NX 300h Sport trim revealed
Racier new Lexus NX 300h Sport unveiled, priced from £36,500 and due on sale next month
Government to target pollution from brakes and tyres

Government to target pollution from brakes and tyres
Clean Air Strategy to develop new standards for tyres and brakes to help prevent “national health crisis”
All-electric DS 3 Crossback set for the Paris Motor Show

All-electric DS 3 Crossback set for the Paris Motor Show
DS will be raising its EV game in Paris with an all-electric DS 3 Crossback SUV
Peugeot 308 GTi production halted due to tougher emissions

Peugeot 308 GTi production halted due to tougher emissions
Peugeot will pause 308 GTi production to reduce the model's emissions; sales will restart later in the year
Porsche emissions: 60,000 Macans and Cayennes recalled

Porsche emissions: 60,000 Macans and Cayennes recalled
Porsche to recall 53,000 diesel Macans and 6,750 diesel Cayennes in Europe at request of German motor authorities
Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1

Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1
Aston Martin has been named as the ‘world’s fastest growing auto brand’ having returned big profits in Q1 of 2018
‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’

‘The London Motor Show is the motoring event of the year’
Manufacturers around the globe should get more involved with London Motor Show, argues Mike Rutherford
BMW recalls 3 Series over fire risk

BMW recalls 3 Series over fire risk
Second recall in as many weeks for BMW caused by potentially faulty wire between battery and heater fan. 88k cars affected.
New 2018 Volvo V60 prices announced for UK

New 2018 Volvo V60 prices announced for UK
First deliveries of the stylish new V60 estate are due in the third quarter of 2018, with prices from £31,810
Europe plans EV battery revolution to catch rival states

Europe plans EV battery revolution to catch rival states
New Battery Action Plan aims to address the fact Europe currently has “no capability” to mass-produce batteries for electric vehicles
‘Electronic safety aids aren’t always as safe as they seem’

‘Electronic safety aids aren’t always as safe as they seem’
Steve Sutcliffe queries the benefit of safety systems added for NCAP stars that are hard to turn off, like the lane assist in the Audi A6
Pre-facelift Mercedes C-Class exits with Nightfall Edition

Pre-facelift Mercedes C-Class exits with Nightfall Edition
Refreshed Audi A4 rival arriving in showrooms next month, with new special edition trim rounding off pre-facelift production
New laws introduced to allow remote control car parking

New laws introduced to allow remote control car parking
Drivers will be allowed to remote-park their cars from June 2018 following regulation changes
Speed awareness courses more effective than penalty points

Speed awareness courses more effective than penalty points
Study of 2.2 million speeders finds 23 per cent reduction among speed awareness course participants
New Suzuki Swift Sport has price slashed until end of June

New Suzuki Swift Sport has price slashed until end of June
Suzuki's new Fiesta ST rival goes on sale next month, and for 30 days all buyers get £1,500 off
‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’

‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan will make money, and deciding to build it was a progressive decision, argues Steve Fowler…
Volvo to ditch diesel, starting with the new S60

Volvo to ditch diesel, starting with the new S60
The Swedish manufacturer will stop offering new cars with diesel engines. The new Volvo S60 being petrol and hybrid only.
Reader gets year-long Nissan Leaf loan

Reader gets year-long Nissan Leaf loan
Auto Express reader Ian Bryant has taken delivery of a brand new Nissan Leaf after winning our competition
Smart speed bumps to automatically check tyre tread depth

Smart speed bumps to automatically check tyre tread depth
Expanding SnapSkan system uses 3D scanners to measure tread depth, alerting drivers if new rubber is required
New van road tax system on the cards

New van road tax system on the cards
Government wants “white van man to go green” and choose an ultra-low emission vehicles, potentially ending flat £250 road van tax rate
Kia to introduce 48v hybrid tech to diesel engines

Kia to introduce 48v hybrid tech to diesel engines
New mild hybrid system aims to boost power and reduce emissions of diesel units when it joins the range later in 2018
Autonomous cars without steering wheels unlikely before 2045

Autonomous cars without steering wheels unlikely before 2045
EU Commissioner for Transport predicts fully autonomous cars remain over a quarter of a century away
Brabus boosts Mercedes X-Class pick-up to 208bhp

Brabus boosts Mercedes X-Class pick-up to 208bhp
Big wheels, added power and leather interior added to the Mercedes X-Class as Brabus transforms the pick-up
New Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster unveiled 

New Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster unveiled
Third AMG GT Roadster variant sits between the current GT and GT C, with 0-62mph taking 3.8 seconds
New Aston Martin DB11 AMR revealed with 630bhp

New Aston Martin DB11 AMR revealed with 630bhp
The Aston Martin DB11 AMR is the first model from the brand's performance arm, and it replaces the standard V12 in the line-up
Porsche accused of altering Cayman R emission test

Porsche accused of altering Cayman R emission test
Pulling away in second gear said to have produced reduced CO2 readings for Porsche Cayman R, leading to lower tax bills for owners
“Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”

“Ford is now a truck maker first, car maker second”
Jimmy Hackett, CEO of Ford, has made Ford’s worst move in decades, says Mike Rutherford
New Mercedes C-Class prices and specs announced

New Mercedes C-Class prices and specs announced
Saloon and estate prices for Merc’s new C-Class have been confirmed, with first deliveries set for July