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‘The Chancellor can't predict the future of autonomous cars'

‘The Chancellor can't predict the future of autonomous cars'
Mike Rutherford argues that the Government’s plans for autonomous cars are out of touch with reality
Volkswagen to launch two electric SUVs by 2020

Volkswagen to launch two electric SUVs by 2020
VW will follow up the I.D. hatchback with the production I.D. Crozz and coupe-SUV electric cars, set to arrive before the end of the decade
PSA seeks £705m refund from GM over Opel emissions

PSA seeks £705m refund from GM over Opel emissions
The PSA Group is said to be intending to pursue a lawsuit to recover half of its money back following emissions discrepancies
Ford launches approved Performance Parts

Ford launches approved Performance Parts
A new range of approved aftermarket performance upgrades for its fastest models including the Ford Focus RS and ST
Supermarkets launch Christmas petrol price war

Supermarkets launch Christmas petrol price war
Trio of big supermarket chains cut cost of fuel by 2p per litre; Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons vie for Christmas shoppers’ custom
A third of all company cars to be electrified in four years

A third of all company cars to be electrified in four years
Fleet managers believe a third of all company cars will be EVs or PHEVs by 2022, rising to half by 2027
Toyota FT-AC SUV launched at the LA Motor Show

Toyota FT-AC SUV launched at the LA Motor Show
Toyota’s off-road SUV concept features built-in WiFi and on-board infrared cameras that can stream journeys live on social media
New Infiniti QX50 revealed at LA Motor Show

New Infiniti QX50 revealed at LA Motor Show
The new QX50 SUV has been unveiled in full at last, with Infiniti taking aim at the BMW X3 and Audi Q5
BMW i8 Roadster unveiled alongside updated coupe

BMW i8 Roadster unveiled alongside updated coupe
BMW’s soft-top plug-in hybrid sports car was officially unveiled at the LA Motor Show and will cost £124,730
Nissan unveils six Star Wars-themed cars in LA 

Nissan unveils six Star Wars-themed cars in LA
The exhibit is part of Nissan and Lucasfilm’s partnership ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in December
“Safety is the one issue we can’t compromise on”

“Safety is the one issue we can’t compromise on”
Editor Graham Hope looks at the scary safety ratings of cars being sold into developing markets
New £80 million EV battery factory announced for Coventry

New £80 million EV battery factory announced for Coventry
Government announces huge development facility in West Midlands to put UK at forefront of EV battery technology
Alfa Romeo returns to F1 as Sauber’s title sponsor

Alfa Romeo returns to F1 as Sauber’s title sponsor
The multi-year deal will see the Alfa Romeo name return to the Formula One paddock after a 30-year absence
Subaru Ascent SUV launched for US market

Subaru Ascent SUV launched for US market
The boisterous SUV is Subaru’s largest ever vehicle, and was revealed at the LA Motor Show for the American market only
Lynk & Co to launch two new cars a year until 2020

Lynk & Co to launch two new cars a year until 2020
Innovative Volvo sister company to launch a range of new models, with full EVs and long range hybrids in the pipeline
Corvette ZR1 Convertible unveiled at LA Motor Show

Corvette ZR1 Convertible unveiled at LA Motor Show
Chevrolet’s 744bhp flagship loses its roof, and is the first convertible ‘Vette to wear the ZR1 badge since the 1970s
Ford Fiesta crowned Carbuyer Car of the Year

Ford Fiesta crowned Carbuyer Car of the Year
The latest Ford Fiesta hatchback impressed Carbuyer with its style, comfort and driving experience.
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sets new Nurburgring record

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sets new Nurburgring record
The XE SV Project 8 has set a new four-door saloon lap record at the Nurburgring - 7m 21.23s
New Government diesel taxes could face legal challenge

New Government diesel taxes could face legal challenge
Lawyers looking at ‘misleading’ diesel incentives, as onslaught of penalties and taxes could be deemed unlawful
Parking ban to cut air pollution in London

Parking ban to cut air pollution in London
New housing developments and offices will be come with parking bans to cut down on air pollution, under new plans by the Mayor of London
Shell joins fast-charging venture Ionity
Shell joins fast-charging venture Ionity
Shell has joined Ionity, a joint venture with global car brands to roll out fast-charging across Europe
New Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB: luxury SUV revealed

New Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB: luxury SUV revealed
Finished by JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations, the long wheelbase Range Rover SVAutobiography is the priciest Rangie yet
Jaguar Black Editions launched

Jaguar Black Editions launched
Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace, F-Type and XJ Black Edition specials arrives with Black Event savings at dealers this weekend
Britain's road traffic levels reach an all-time high 

Britain's road traffic levels reach an all-time high
Last year 324 billion miles were travelled on Britain's roads, with average delays going up to six minutes per mile in parts of the country
UK speeding offences reach a six-year high

UK speeding offences reach a six-year high
Official figures reveal 2.1 million drivers caught speeding in 2016, up from 1.6 million in 2011
Honda targeting 15 minute recharge time for 2022 EV

Honda targeting 15 minute recharge time for 2022 EV
Reports suggest Honda is looking to develop battery tech that will take full advantage of 350kW Combined Charging System tech
New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range

New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range
Lexus has added a sporty new mid-grade option to the RX line-up, though only for the range-topping V6 hybrid model
Audi bids for greater quality with new Virtual Master Jig

Audi bids for greater quality with new Virtual Master Jig
Audi's quality assurance team reveals new tech that it hopes will deliver greater quality fit and finish on all future models
Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express

Celebrating 1500 issues of Auto Express
Founding member of the Auto Express team, Mike Rutherford, celebrates issue 1,500 with some choice memories...
“Here’s to the next 1,500 issues and a diverse future”

“Here’s to the next 1,500 issues and a diverse future”
Graham Hope assesses the future of the car industry with insight from PSA boss Carlos Tavares
New Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied

New Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied
A replacement for the Boxster Spyder is due next year, expected to feature increased output from a six-cylinder engine
Toyota reveals new human-controlled T-HR3 robot 

Toyota reveals new human-controlled T-HR3 robot
Toyota has unveiled its new humanoid robot called T-HR3, which has been designed to provide assistance in difficult situations
Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives

Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives
Campaigners want lower speed limits in rural areas as 222 horses and 38 riders die in last seven years
New Jeep Compass pricing and specification released

New Jeep Compass pricing and specification released
Jeep’s new SUV is on sale now from £22,995 with deliveries starting next February
Government said to be planning 1p rise in diesel fuel duty

Government said to be planning 1p rise in diesel fuel duty
The Chancellor is said to be planning to raise diesel fuel duty by 1p per litre while slashing petrol duty by the same amount
New MG6 plug-in hybrid launched in China

New MG6 plug-in hybrid launched in China
Second-generation MG6 unveiled with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, and it could go on sale in the UK in 2018