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November figures show UK car production fell by 4.6 per cent last month compared to 2016, but exports rose 1.3 per cent

Like so much else in 2017, the suggestion that Saab is set to return is misleading, says Graham Hope

Judgement can’t be appealed and could bring tougher regulation, but Uber says it won’t be affected

New limited edition Race Red Focus RS on sale in the UK now, with just 300 units available

Honda's third-generation Insight arrives next summer and will be previewed at Detroit in January, but it won't come to the UK

Study also reveals average speed reduction brought about by 20mph limits is just 1.3mph

Morgan ties up with Frazer-Nash Energy Systems ahead of EV3 hitting production lines next year

Chinese start-up Nio launches new seven-seat electric SUV with 220-mile range and $67,000 starting price

The entire Toyota and Lexus model line-up is to be offered with electrification in some way by 'around 2025'

Land Rover has replaced the rear seats in its new Discovery 5 with a 1,856-litre load bay

Derived from Toyota’s sportscar racing programme, the GR Super Sport concept will be unveiled under the Gazoo Racing performance brand

A handful of families are trialling level 2 autonomous Volvo XC90s but the planned roll-out of level 4 cars is now set for 2021

One-off Country Pursuits Discovery concept aims to appeal to sporting enthusiasts and estate managers, with production likely

1,000 Renault ZOE Star Wars will be built for the French market only, and is based loosely on Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon

The Mercedes S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet get a series of design tweaks and engine upgrades with two AMG models also available

Electronic Stability Control awarded Prince Michael Premier Award for saving lives worldwide

Euro NCAP gives Punto zero per cent in safety assist category, contributing to its no-star overall score

Highest rating also awarded to new BMW 6 Series GT and Toyota Yaris, while Fiat scored first ever zero stars with its latest Punto

Highways England suggests motorway potholes could be flagged for repair by smart vehicles, plus drones could be used to relay incidents

New Mk3 Mercedes CLS to start from £57,510, and will be available with two diesel engines and a single petrol option

Based on the Lamborghini Huracan, Project Panther combines modern engineering with classic 1970’s Italian flair

The new Audi A8 and Mercedes S-Class rival is now on sale, with deliveries starting in early 2018

Second MINI SUV to join range, sitting below the Countryman, as Brit brand embraces electric future

Mike Rutherford mulls over the recent changes to the UK motor industry and thinks that the future looks bright

New turbocharged direct injection petrol four-cylinder goes on sale across Europe in January with a UK introduction planned for late 2018

Exclusive Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport is limited to 300 models, and comes with a red roof, 17-inch wheels and new leather trim

Chinese made all-electric 9-3 to be produced under NEVS brand, with 186 mile claimed range

VW's Citroen C4 Picasso rival gains similar series of updates to the rest of the Golf range, and order books are open now

Built with connectivity and living space in mind, the fully autonomous Rinspeed Snap has 5G WiFi and room for occupants

Skoda gives the Kodiaq a sharp new makeover, with order books open for UK deliveries next February

The Maserati Trident could be set to return to F1 for the first time since the 1950s as the brand plans to take over naming rights for Haas

The all-new T-Roc crossover now starts from £18,950 along with a new engine for the Arteon saloon and a range of Mk6 Polo models

As 2017 draws to a close, the car industry will change more in the next five years than it did in the previous 100, says Steve Fowler

A faster and more powerful version of the new Alpine sports car is on the cards, producing up to 300bhp from a tuned 1.8-litre turbo

Developed for Chinese megacities, the REDS EV can turn stationary traffic jams into office meetings

New DS 7 Crossback goes on sale in 2018, with a £50,000 hybrid model expected the following year