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"Launching a new car brand is not for the faint-hearted"

"Launching a new car brand is not for the faint-hearted"
LYNK & CO announced last week its plans for future-looking mobility - and Graham Hope found it very interesting
Don’t miss Auto Express' Winter Special and free Winter Kit

Don’t miss Auto Express' Winter Special and free Winter Kit
The Auto Express Winter special is available with 6 issues for just £1, plus a FREE set of Autoglym’s Winter Care Collection.
Rolls-Royce Dawn Inspired by Fashion revealed 

Rolls-Royce Dawn Inspired by Fashion revealed
Rolls-Royce goes even more designer with bespoke Inspired by Fashion choices for Dawn convertible
New BMW 5 Series 2017: Pricing and specs announced

New BMW 5 Series 2017: Pricing and specs announced
BMW reveals initial UK launch pricing for the all-new 5 Series, ahead of it arriving in showrooms in February
Could these be the Le Mans cars of the future?

Could these be the Le Mans cars of the future?
The 2017 Michelin Design Challenge asked participants to picture what the Le Mans cars of 2030 will look like.
New 2017 Ford Kuga facelift: Full pricing and specs revealed

New 2017 Ford Kuga facelift: Full pricing and specs revealed
Ford's updated Kuga SUV will go on sale before the end of the year, priced from £20,845
"Britain is unproductive? I don't believe it for a second"

"Britain is unproductive? I don't believe it for a second"
The Office for National Statistics suggests that British workers aren't as productive as others. Mike Rutherford thinks that's rubbish
Lamborghini Aventador facelift spied with racy new look

Lamborghini Aventador facelift spied with racy new look
Updates for the Lamborghini supercar look likely to make it even more outlandish
Opel Kadett celebrates its 80th birthday

Opel Kadett celebrates its 80th birthday
The Astra name has only been around since 1979 but its lineage goes back to 1936 with the original Kadett. So it's 80 this year, apparently.
New Audi A5 revealed ahead of November 2016 release

New Audi A5 revealed ahead of November 2016 release
The all-new Audi A5 is based on the Audi A4 saloon, and will arrive in coupe form in November with the Sportback following in January 2017
Drivers with medical conditions kept off the road too long

Drivers with medical conditions kept off the road too long
Some drivers have to wait for years to get their licence back after declaring a medical condition to the DVLA, a new report finds
LeEco LeSee Tesla rival to star in Transformers film

LeEco LeSee Tesla rival to star in Transformers film
LeEco is a Chinese tech firm working with Aston Martin on new electric and autonomous cars
New Teslas now fitted with hardware for 'level 5' autonomy

New Teslas now fitted with hardware for 'level 5' autonomy
Every new production Tesla will feature hardware ready for full self-driving capability, cross-country trip planned for next year
LYNK & CO sports car concept outlines design strategy

LYNK & CO sports car concept outlines design strategy
New car brand LYNK & CO has lifted the lid on a sports car concept that outlines the brand's future design direction
New 2017 SEAT Leon facelift brings big tech upgrades

New 2017 SEAT Leon facelift brings big tech upgrades
SEAT is focusing on technology with the 2017 SEAT Leon updates but visual tweaks and a new engine also arrive
"Beauty is a big part of car design, but so is usability"

"Beauty is a big part of car design, but so is usability"
Steve Fowler has been in conversation with Moray Callum, VP of design at Ford, about the future of design for autonomous cars
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for UK

BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for UK
Special edition BMW M4 celebrates success of DTM driver Marco Wittmann
Updates for Toyota RAV4 add new safety kit

Updates for Toyota RAV4 add new safety kit
Toyota has announced some updates for RAV4 SUV range for 2017
Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe

Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe
Honda's latest small SUV has been revealed for the South American market, but the WR-V is not heading to the UK
Renault Kadjar Renaultsport to head hot SUV range

Renault Kadjar Renaultsport to head hot SUV range
Renault is planning hot Renaultsport versions of its Kadjar and Captur SUVs with the help of Nissan's NISMO tuning arm
"The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"

"The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"
Mike Rutherford has been scrutinising the shortlist for the 2017 World Car Awards - and it's clear to him who the real global players are
Axe hovering over Toyota's Avensis

Axe hovering over Toyota's Avensis
The future of the Toyota Avensis family saloon is "under discussion" as sales continue to falter in the medium range sector
Electric cars could get priority at city road junctions

Electric cars could get priority at city road junctions
New clean air zones could be introduced in five UK cities under new proposals, allowing new road layouts to prioritise EVs
Autonomous cars will kill the SUV says VW boss

Autonomous cars will kill the SUV says VW boss
Popularity of SUVs likely to decrease with the arrival of self-driving cars, according to Volkswagen's head of design
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro adds more kit at no extra cost
New Lexus NX 300h Sport among latest Lexus range updates

New Lexus NX 300h Sport among latest Lexus range updates
Lexus has announced a handful of specification changes across its model range, including a new NX 300h Sport model
New Toyota Prius UK recall announced

New Toyota Prius UK recall announced
Toyota has announced recall of latest hybrid hatch over concerns electric parking brake could become inoperative
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