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Minimum tyre tread depths: tyre makers in safety row

Minimum tyre tread depths: tyre makers in safety row
Michelin opposes a UK minimum tyre tread depth law change, claiming 1.6mm depth is ‘safe’. Others disagree
“Growth in the EV market isn’t matched by plug-in points”

“Growth in the EV market isn’t matched by plug-in points”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is falling in love with electric cars, but laments the lack of charging points
Suzuki and Toyota partner to chase European rivals

Suzuki and Toyota partner to chase European rivals
Toyota and Suzuki announce plans to merge R&D resources to help challenge rivals from Europe and the US. Toyota admits it is behind
Lexus CT200h hybrid hatch updated for 2017 

Lexus CT200h hybrid hatch updated for 2017
Lexus revises the CT200h range for 2017, bringing more equipment and rejigged trim levels
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 is a bike that can't fall over

BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 is a bike that can't fall over
BMW's latest futuristic concept is motorbike that is both a "digital companion" and an "analogue experience"
Mercedes autonomous cars will protect occupants first

Mercedes autonomous cars will protect occupants first
Save the owner or save the others? Mercedes says the answer to the million-dollar autonomous question is quite simple
DHL shuns VWs in favour of building its own electric vans

DHL shuns VWs in favour of building its own electric vans
The move has reportedly irritated the manufacturer, which previously supplied the service with diesel Caddy vans
Driverless cars on UK public trial for the first time 

Driverless cars on UK public trial for the first time
Pedestrianised areas of Milton Keynes have hosted the UK's first trial of autonomous car tech in a public space
Ford teases first part of fifty-strong SEMA line-up

Ford teases first part of fifty-strong SEMA line-up
Las Vegas show displays the best of the aftermarket, and Ford’s set the ball rolling with four crazy custom pick-ups
New Nissan GT-R Nismo to cost from £149,995

New Nissan GT-R Nismo to cost from £149,995
Nismo version of facelifted Nissan GT-R updated with carbon-fibre parts; now has more downforce than ever
Four-door Mahindra e2o Plus electric city car teased

Four-door Mahindra e2o Plus electric city car teased
New model to join Mahindra e2o range with four doors, as confirmed by teaser images
All-new Citroen C3 revealed: full details

All-new Citroen C3 revealed: full details
Funky new CItroen C3 builds on the success of the C4 Cactus with AirBumps and integrated dashcam
"McLaren is a hungry minnow; Apple is a bloated whale"

"McLaren is a hungry minnow; Apple is a bloated whale"
Mike Rutherford's not happy about losing the headphone jack from the iPhone, but he's even less impressed by rumours of a McLaren takeover
Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards

Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards
Peugeot could create a fast GTi version of its new 3008 SUV in a bid to push the range upmarket
Hardcore Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe spotted testing

Hardcore Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe spotted testing
Merc set to take aim at the BMW M4 GTS with its new Mercedes-AMG C 63 'R' coupe, and we've spotted it at the Nurburgring
Caterham and Harrods join up to announce Caterham Signature

Caterham and Harrods join up to announce Caterham Signature
New personalisation programme means that the £60k Caterham Seven has arrived, and you can pick it up a Harrods...
Nissan's 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors is finalised

Nissan's 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors is finalised
Following Mitsubishi's fuel economy test scandal, Nissan takes 34 per cent stake in its fellow Japanese manufacturer
Audi Q3 2017 range updates and Black Edition revealed

Audi Q3 2017 range updates and Black Edition revealed
Audi's small SUV gets range revamp with extra kit and minor exterior upgrades, plus a stylish new Black Edition
"The UK remains a great place to build cars"

"The UK remains a great place to build cars"
Despite Brexit casting doubt over car manufacturing in the UK, Steve Fowler's been talking to the organisations who insist all is well
Mercedes E-Class Estate and GLC Coupe: new engines on sale

Mercedes E-Class Estate and GLC Coupe: new engines on sale
Mercedes announces prices for new E200d, E350d and E43 AMG estate, while GLC 35d and 43 AMG variants join range
Hardcore Hyundai Santa Fe blasts into 2016 SEMA show

Hardcore Hyundai Santa Fe blasts into 2016 SEMA show
Hyundai teams with Rockstar Performance Garage to showcase trails-ready Santa Fe SUV at SEMA trade show
Overfinch Range Rover London and Manhattan editions

Overfinch Range Rover London and Manhattan editions
Exclusive versions of luxury SUV feature bespoke interiors with intricate wood marquetry – plus a price tag to match
New scheme will deliver fuel straight to your Bentley

New scheme will deliver fuel straight to your Bentley
Are you too busy (or lazy) to fuel your Bentley yourself? If you live in California, you're in luck...
Henessey VelociRaptor is a mad, mutant Ford Raptor pick-up

Henessey VelociRaptor is a mad, mutant Ford Raptor pick-up
With a massive power boost, brutal styling and two extra wheels the tuned Raptor is the ultimate in go-anywhere motoring
Kia cars to drive off and park themselves within 5 years

Kia cars to drive off and park themselves within 5 years
Autonomous self-parking tech will be available on new Kias by 2021 and we’ve seen it in action
UK Police make £1.6m on cars seized from uninsured drivers

UK Police make £1.6m on cars seized from uninsured drivers
Police in England and Wales have confiscated 22,594 vehicles from uninsured owners, some of which are sold or scrapped for extra revenue
New BMW i model previewed by patent images

New BMW i model previewed by patent images
BMW’s next i model could be a five-door hatchback rather than an SUV, after patent drawings leaked online
New Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition revealed

New Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition revealed
Lotus claims that its latest limited-run model, the Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition, is saving "the hardest until last"
Paris Motor Show 2016: news round-up and show report

Paris Motor Show 2016: news round-up and show report
All the cars, news, pictures and video from the 2016 Paris Motor Show is right here…
"Is it worth buying a used luxury, performance or supercar?"

"Is it worth buying a used luxury, performance or supercar?"
Prices for used cars in the classifieds can be tempting. But it could also be a financial time-bomb, as Mike Rutherford's been investigating
Citroen CXPERIENCE Concept is the CX reborn

Citroen CXPERIENCE Concept is the CX reborn
Dramatic Citroen CXPERIENCE hybrid concept shows look of future large family car
Incredible Renault Trezor concept car hits Paris home run

Incredible Renault Trezor concept car hits Paris home run
Renault has uncovered the Trezor concept car at the 2016 Paris Motor Show hinting at its future design direction
SEAT X-Perience brand to expand across the range

SEAT X-Perience brand to expand across the range
SEAT design boss reveals models like the Mii, Ateca, and Arona SUV could all get more rugged ‘X-perience’ crossover variants.
“Diesel is set to fade away and I’d be pleased to see it go"

“Diesel is set to fade away and I’d be pleased to see it go"
Car manufacturers at the Paris Motor Show foresee the death of diesel but commercial vehicles could prolong the fuel’s use says Sam Naylor
Mercedes Generation EQ electric concept: full details

Mercedes Generation EQ electric concept: full details
Mercedes reveals new Generation EQ electric SUV coupe concept at Paris
Honda Jazz to get new 1.0-litre turbo petrol power

Honda Jazz to get new 1.0-litre turbo petrol power
The new 3cyl turbo petrol from the all-new Civic is likely to come to other models such as the Honda Jazz supermini