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New 2018 Honda Civic diesel: UK prices and specs

New 2018 Honda Civic diesel: UK prices and specs
Honda introduces 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel to Civic range this March, with new WLTP test cycle promising strong fuel economy
‘A 4x4s is necessary for sub-zero work'

‘A 4x4s is necessary for sub-zero work'
Drivers should heed winter driving advice and take every possible precaution on the road, argues Mike Rutherford
Audi SUVs: 8 new models on the way before 2020

Audi SUVs: 8 new models on the way before 2020
There are eight new Audi SUVs on the way by the end of the decade, we reveal which models are arriving and when
Mitsubishi L200 pick-up gains tech upgrades

Mitsubishi L200 pick-up gains tech upgrades
A 3,500kg towing weight is the highlight in a package of upgrades made to the Mitsubishi L200 for 2018
New Bentley Bentayga V8 petrol announced

New Bentley Bentayga V8 petrol announced
The new petrol V8 Bentley Bentayga goes on sale to UK customers in March 2018
Toyota GR performance brand is gunning for Mercedes-AMG

Toyota GR performance brand is gunning for Mercedes-AMG
Toyota's new Gazoo Racing performance division is looking to take on established rivals with hot Yaris, Supra and GT86 models.
Subaru Viziv Performance STI concept unveiled

Subaru Viziv Performance STI concept unveiled
A new Subaru Viziv Performance STI appeared at the Tokyo Auto Salon later this month
One in 13 UK lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices

One in 13 UK lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency announces findings after conducting almost 4,000 roadside tests on HGV emissions levels
Fast and Furious Live: 2018's biggest live action stunt show

Fast and Furious Live: 2018's biggest live action stunt show
Fans of the Fast & Furious film franchise will get to see the action for real with a new live show. We went behind the scenes
Learners should get night-driving lessons, research finds

Learners should get night-driving lessons, research finds
Investigation suggests experience, not age, is primarily responsible for reduced accident rates
New £85,900 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport launched for 2018

New £85,900 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport launched for 2018
The latest special edition Lotus, the 2018 Evora GT410 Sport, is a series production car derived from the limited run Evora GT430
Interesting road design could help drivers stay awake

Interesting road design could help drivers stay awake
Highways England will build new roads with “different vistas”, which spokesman says could help drivers “stay awake”
New Vauxhall UK brand chief: first interview

New Vauxhall UK brand chief: first interview
Vauxhall's new managing director Stephen Norman says Ellesmere Port's future depends on a sales turnaround
New 2019 Mercedes GLS: seven-seat SUV spied winter testing

New 2019 Mercedes GLS: seven-seat SUV spied winter testing
All-new version of Merc's range-topping SUV will be flagship of brand's upcoming SUV boom
Black cabs to map London for future autonomous cars

Black cabs to map London for future autonomous cars
Virtual maps created by London taxis will pave way for future self-driving cars on the streets of the Capital
Autonomous tech requires cities overhaul, says Ford boss

Autonomous tech requires cities overhaul, says Ford boss
Ford CEO Jim Hackett has revealed the marque’s audacious plans to better integrate connected and autonomous cars in the city
‘How updated MINI is flying flag for Britain’

‘How updated MINI is flying flag for Britain’
Should Union flag tail-lights be the only option for facelifted MINI buyers in the UK? Editor Graham Hope looks at the pros and cons
Kia Sportage and Cee’d to get mild-hybrid tech

Kia Sportage and Cee’d to get mild-hybrid tech
48V mild-hybrid tech heading for next-gen Kia Sportage and Cee’d in a bid to meet European emissions targets
CES 2018: Consumer Electronics Show live

CES 2018: Consumer Electronics Show live
We round-up the latest automotive technology unveiled so far at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas
Fisker patents solid-state battery tech

Fisker patents solid-state battery tech
American EV manufacturer Fisker claims a 500-mile range and greater performance for its advanced new battery tech
Vehicle break ins surge

Vehicle break ins surge
Official figures reveal almost a quarter of a million vehicles were broken into in one year
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer receive the same set of updates, including a tweaked design, cabin refresh and new engines
New all-electric Fisker EMotion revealed at CES

New all-electric Fisker EMotion revealed at CES
Fisker’s EMotion Tesla Model S rival claims to produce 769bhp and has a range of 400 miles on a single charge
Police take inconsistent approach to drink driving

Police take inconsistent approach to drink driving
Exclusive investigation reveals only some police forces place intelligence markers on all disqualified drivers’ cars
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