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New Skoda Kodiaq Scout to start from £32,330

New Skoda Kodiaq Scout to start from £32,330
Rugged Scout version of Kodiaq SUV gets extra body protection and ground clearance, plus off-road driving aids
New Volkswagen T-Roc SUV: first UK prices and specs revealed

New Volkswagen T-Roc SUV: first UK prices and specs revealed
Order books open in the UK for the new Volkswagen T-Roc, but not for all trim levels and with no diesels on sale just yet
New 2017 Volkswagen Polo: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2017 Volkswagen Polo: UK prices and specs revealed
Order books for the all-new Volkswagen Polo are open now, with the most basic model priced from £13,885
Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life

Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life
Aborted Nissan Taxi plans could be reborn if Government policy supports electrification
Nissan urges Governments to ‘step up to support EVs’

Nissan urges Governments to ‘step up to support EVs’
Nissan wants more support to urge people and businesses to buy electric vehicles
High spec Vauxhall Corsavan Nav special edition arrives

High spec Vauxhall Corsavan Nav special edition arrives
The Vauxhall Corsavan Nav will cost £15,515 excluding VAT and is available in limited numbers.
Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain

Updated Renault Captur gets new automatic diesel powertrain
Renault's Captur dCi 90 diesel receives option of dual-clutch automatic gearbox, arriving later this month
'Samsung was about as profitable last year as Ford'

'Samsung was about as profitable last year as Ford'
Mike Rutherford reflects on the rise and rise of Samsung and thinks the Korean company has a big part to play in the automotive industry
Fiat 500L City Cross launches in Europe

Fiat 500L City Cross launches in Europe
Although it's not coming to the UK, the jacked up Fiat 500L City Cross MPV features bold new colour schemes and more equipment as standard
Hot Skoda Karoq vRS SUV to get electric boost

Hot Skoda Karoq vRS SUV to get electric boost
High performance Skoda Karoq vRS to get form of electrification, with either plug-in or mild hybrid set-up
Lexus to skip plug-ins in favour of fuel-cell cars and EVs

Lexus to skip plug-ins in favour of fuel-cell cars and EVs
New fuel-cell and full-EV strategy will see Lexus skip plug-in hybrids to cut CO2, says boss
Mazda confirms partnership with Toyota to develop EVs

Mazda confirms partnership with Toyota to develop EVs
Japanese brands Mazda, Toyota and Denso team up to develop electric vehicles together in new venture
Cheap Dacia electric cars could be close hints boss

Cheap Dacia electric cars could be close hints boss
Dacia will tap into Renault-Nissan EV tech, potentially taking advantage of ZOE underpinnings to launch its own affordable EVs
Aston Martin launches Project Neptune submarine

Aston Martin launches Project Neptune submarine
In collaboration with Trident Submarines, Aston Martin unveils a limited edition underwater submersible
Ford partners with Lyft to develop autonomous car for 2021

Ford partners with Lyft to develop autonomous car for 2021
Ford's plans for an autonomous taxi service become a little clearer with announcement that mobility company Lyft is on side
PSA Group and Changan announce development of new pick-up

PSA Group and Changan announce development of new pick-up
The pick-up sector is an 'opportunity' for growth for PSA Peugeot Citroen, and the new model could use the Toyota Hilux platform
“The sands are shifting fast in the car business”

“The sands are shifting fast in the car business”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talks about the changes to the hierarchy of automotive manufacturers
Jaguar Land Rover models to adopt new naming strategy

Jaguar Land Rover models to adopt new naming strategy
Jaguar F-Type P380 AWD spy shot reveals new naming conventions for all Jaguar and Land Rover cars
Audi RS 4 and RS 5 Carbon Editions priced from £71k

Audi RS 4 and RS 5 Carbon Editions priced from £71k
If a standard Audi RS 4 Avant or RS 5 Coupe isn’t quite special enough for you, the Carbon Edition might be just the ticket.
Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars

Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars
Polestar has officially separated from parent company Volvo, confirming the news via a post on social media
Ken Block’s new Climbkhana video takes in Pikes Peak

Ken Block’s new Climbkhana video takes in Pikes Peak
Ken Block has released a new 9-minute video which mixes Gymkhana with the Pikes Peak hillclimb – the result is quite the spectacular
Is Jaguar Land Rover really looking to buy new luxury brand?

Is Jaguar Land Rover really looking to buy new luxury brand?
Rumours circulating online about JLR in talks to acquire new car brands are wide of the mark but nothing is being ruled out
Mitsubishi offers £6,500 off Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi offers £6,500 off Outlander PHEV
As part of its new scrappage scheme, existing Mitsubishi customers can acquire the new Outlander PHEV at a reduced cost
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo arrives

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo arrives
The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo offers 680bhp of petrol-electric grunt
Birmingham tops list of UK crash for cash hot spots

Birmingham tops list of UK crash for cash hot spots
Last year saw over 3,000 fraudulent crash for cash claims being made, with insurers detecting one every three hours
BMW previews wireless charging for 2018 on 530e iPerformance

BMW previews wireless charging for 2018 on 530e iPerformance
Wireless charging arrives for BMW vehicles next year, with the firm's plug-in 5-Series the first car to benefit
Aston Martin F1 deal with Red Bull confirmed

Aston Martin F1 deal with Red Bull confirmed
Aston Martin will become the title sponsor of Red Bull’s Formula One team next year and may develop its engines from 2021.
‘I fear Frankfurt and other massive shows are unsustainable'

‘I fear Frankfurt and other massive shows are unsustainable'
Mike Rutherford believes that carmakers’ big-budget displays at motor shows are untenable
Rapid response bikes deployed on M5 to rescue stranded cars

Rapid response bikes deployed on M5 to rescue stranded cars
Since work began on the Oldbury Viaduct, fuel bikes have provided stranded motorists with vital fuel during congested periods
Subaru Forester gets EyeSight safety tech across range

Subaru Forester gets EyeSight safety tech across range
Subaru’s EyeSight technology system, which includes six safety features, now comes as standard on the Forester SUV
Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness

Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness
A ship carrying Volkswagen cars was boarded by Greenpeace protesters at Sheerness, Kent with more entering the port itself
Toyota RAV4 gets hybrid power across the range

Toyota RAV4 gets hybrid power across the range
Toyota will offer hybrid electric petrol engines across all trim levels for its 2018 crossover
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross priced at £21,275

New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross priced at £21,275
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV will rival the Nissan Qashqai when it goes sale in early 2018. Here are all the details
Ford and Mahindra enter new partnership

Ford and Mahindra enter new partnership
Ford has joined forces with Mahindra in a deal that will allow it to explore emerging markets
Cycle safety review

Cycle safety review
Following a fatal accident in 2016, the Minister for Transport announced an urgent review into the safety of cyclists and pedestrians
Renault’s autonomous ‘car of the future’ unveiled in London

Renault’s autonomous ‘car of the future’ unveiled in London
In collaboration with one of London’s top art schools, Renault introduces a vision for the new age of autonomous driving