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Honda Xcelerator programme partners with tech start-ups

Honda Xcelerator programme partners with tech start-ups
Silicon Valley-based Honda Innovations funds six mobility tech start-ups to help transform its future product range
New BMW M5 sets 232-mile drifting world record - video

New BMW M5 sets 232-mile drifting world record - video
592bhp M5 had to be refuelled five times mid-drift, and managed 232 miles purely sideways over 8-hours
Volkswagen Group MOIA Shuttle EV to be on the road in 2018

Volkswagen Group MOIA Shuttle EV to be on the road in 2018
VW’s MOIA Autonomous shuttle will be on city streets in 2018 along with second MOIA EV
Car industry hits out at ‘demonisation’ of diesel cars

Car industry hits out at ‘demonisation’ of diesel cars
As one academic warns of diesel’s “slow death”, a Jaguar Land Rover boss says increased taxes are “difficult to fathom”
Toyota e-Palette Concept EV and mobility Alliance revealed

Toyota e-Palette Concept EV and mobility Alliance revealed
Toyota reveals new EV concept called the e-Palette, and has also announced the e-Palette Alliance in partnership with Amazon and Uber
Buyers sold company cars without warning to get compensation

Buyers sold company cars without warning to get compensation
Drivers who unwittingly bought an ex-fleet or rental car may be entitled to damages following an Advertising Standards Authority ruling
Kia to release 16 electrified cars by 2025

Kia to release 16 electrified cars by 2025
Kia's first ever hydrogen fuel-cell car will join five hybrids, five plug-ins and five full EVs
Kia to bring vehicles with level 4 autonomous tech by 2021

Kia to bring vehicles with level 4 autonomous tech by 2021
Kia also planning to start testing its autonomous tech on public roads at the beginning of next year
Universal charging tech to allow EV drivers to use any plug

Universal charging tech to allow EV drivers to use any plug
Continental's AllCharge tech would allow EV drivers to use any existing AC or DC plug to recharge their car
Mercedes X-Class goes camping with new concept accessories

Mercedes X-Class goes camping with new concept accessories
Mercedes to showcase new concept camping accessories for the X-Class pick-up truck at CMT show in Stuttgart next week
2018 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport: UK prices and specs revealed

2018 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport: UK prices and specs revealed
Shogun Sport returns to the UK this spring with a £36,905 starting price tag
UK electric and plug-in hybrid car sales hit record levels

UK electric and plug-in hybrid car sales hit record levels
EV and PHEV sales rose by 27 per cent in 2017 compared to previous year, as demand in south west England more than doubles
‘Political parties must reinvent their transport intentions'

‘Political parties must reinvent their transport intentions'
Mike Rutherford takes an alternative look at the transport policies he’d like to see introduced in 2018
First continuation Aston DB4 GTs built at Newport Pagnell

First continuation Aston DB4 GTs built at Newport Pagnell
First cars in special 25 car run, reviving classic DB4 GT racer, are now being completed at Aston's Newport Pagnell base
Suzuki Ignis and Vitara gain new special editions for 2018

Suzuki Ignis and Vitara gain new special editions for 2018
Suzuki starts 2018 with two new limited edition models, boasting additional kit and styling tweaks
Volkswagen upgrades Golf and Passat for 2018

Volkswagen upgrades Golf and Passat for 2018
Volkswagen kick-starts 2018 with more tech for the Passat and two new Golf engines
UK car sales fall 5.7% in 2017

UK car sales fall 5.7% in 2017
A sharp fall in new diesel cars sales has driven up the UK’s average CO2 emissions for the first time since records began
SEAT Leon Cupra R is now sold out in UK

SEAT Leon Cupra R is now sold out in UK
SEAT announces that all 24 UK-bound examples of its hottest model ever, the 306bhp Leon Cupra R, have now been allocated
New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace on sale now from £29,370

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace on sale now from £29,370
Seven-seat long wheelbase VW Tiguan SUV is available to order now with a choice of five engines
Hyundai partners with Aurora for self-driving cars by 2021

Hyundai partners with Aurora for self-driving cars by 2021
Hyundai targeting level 4 autonomous vehicles on roads globally early next decade, with help from a US based tech start-up
New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115

New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115
Updated Honda Jazz also features a new Sport model with 128bhp costing £17,155
Over half of new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid

Over half of new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid
Electrified cars now account for more than 50 per cent of total registrations in Norway, with generous subsidies cited as reason
UK facing up to EV charging challenge

UK facing up to EV charging challenge
Latest figures show new charging connections trail sales of plug-in cars in the UK
Aston Martin electric supercar to rival Tesla Roadster

Aston Martin electric supercar to rival Tesla Roadster
Aston Martin could target new Tesla Roadster with lightweight, pure-electric sports car, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Government proposes new Major Road Network to cut congestion

Government proposes new Major Road Network to cut congestion
The Major Road Network would consist of roads that complement the motorway and strategic road network
Nissan reveals Brain-to-Vehicle technology ahead of CES 2018

Nissan reveals Brain-to-Vehicle technology ahead of CES 2018
The Japanese marque aims to make autonomous driving more personalised by using drivers’ brains to improve journeys
‘At Auto Express, a new year is time for reinvention’

‘At Auto Express, a new year is time for reinvention’
Graham Hope explains the improvements coming to Auto Express in 2018, and looks ahead to an exciting 12 months for new cars
Renault Koleos gains new range-topping Initiale Paris trim

Renault Koleos gains new range-topping Initiale Paris trim
Top of the range Renault Koleos Initiale Paris starts at £36,700, featuring semi-autonomous tech and a 13-speaker sound system as standard
2018 Citroen C4 Cactus facelift: UK prices revealed

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus facelift: UK prices revealed
Citroen's toned down C4 Cactus hits Britain, with a fresh look and new suspension technology
Brussels low-emission zone targets older cars 

Brussels low-emission zone targets older cars
Older diesel cars effectively barred from entering Belgian capital, with petrols targeted from 2019
New 2018 Nissan Leaf goes on sale from £21,990

New 2018 Nissan Leaf goes on sale from £21,990
The new Mk2 Nissan Leaf electric car has a range of 235 miles - with a 310-mile model to follow - and advanced autonomous systems
New Alfa 4C sports car and Giulietta hatchback planned

New Alfa 4C sports car and Giulietta hatchback planned
Alfa is weighing-up a complete rethink for the 4C sports car, while new Giulietta hatchback replacement is also on the way
Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans

Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans
New flagship Alfa Romeo SUV featuring a 400bhp mild hybrid powertrain on its way to sit above the Stelvio and rival the Audi Q7
MINI launches 3D-printed accessory range

MINI launches 3D-printed accessory range
MINI Yours takes owner customisation to the next level with bespoke 3D printing for new and existing cars
‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’

‘After 50 years, Gordon Murray is still hungry for success’
Mike Rutherford chats to legendary designer Gordon Murray about his favourite cars, drivers, and much more
Renault to deliver free batteries on Christmas Day

Renault to deliver free batteries on Christmas Day
Forgotten to buy batteries for toys and gadgets on Christmas Day? Tweet Renault and it’ll come to the rescue