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National pothole fund, Operation Stack, insurance claims

National pothole fund, Operation Stack, insurance claims
Chancellor George Osborne announces motoring reforms in joint 2015 Autumn Statement and Spending Review
Doctors will have to report unfit drivers to authorities

Doctors will have to report unfit drivers to authorities
GPs will not need patients' permission to report them to DVLA if found unfit to drive
Bentley's electric hypercar to challenge Ferrari 488

Bentley's electric hypercar to challenge Ferrari 488
Bentley will build a production version of the EXP 10 Speed Six concept car with an all-electric powertrain.
Ford suit highlights dangers of drug driving

Ford suit highlights dangers of drug driving
Ford produces unique 'suit' that simulates the effects of drugs like cannabis and heroin on the driver's senses
Tories to let local councils control our roads

Tories to let local councils control our roads
Andrew Jones, roads minister, reveals all; speed limits, safety and surfacing to be handed to authorities
Volvo owners can have stuff delivered to their car boot

Volvo owners can have stuff delivered to their car boot
New tech allows customers to have their Christmas shopping delivered directly to their boot
New baby Bentley Bentayga to help double Bentley sales

New baby Bentley Bentayga to help double Bentley sales
Bentley is already considering adding a second, smaller SUV below the Bentayga as its fifth model line, says CEO
SMMT calls on George Osborne to back car industry

SMMT calls on George Osborne to back car industry
Ahead of Spending Review, car industry group wants Chancellor to continue automotive investment
Peugeot Citroen to publish 'real world' fuel economy figures

Peugeot Citroen to publish 'real world' fuel economy figures
In the wake of the recent emissions and fuel economy scandals, the PSA Peugeot Citroen will publish 'real world' mpg figures by Spring 2016
Jaguar Land Rover confirms Wolverhampton plant expansion

Jaguar Land Rover confirms Wolverhampton plant expansion
£450m investment into West Midlands engine plant already under way
New Mercedes E-Class 2016 ride review

New Mercedes E-Class 2016 ride review
We take a ride in the new 2016 Mercedes E-Class executive saloon as it prepares to take on the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6
Alpina B5 Biturbo gets a big boost to 591bhp
Alpina B5 Biturbo gets a big boost to 591bhp
The BMW 5-Series based Alpina B5 super-saloon receives an engine upgrade to 591bhp
Qoros 5 SUV debuts at Guangzhou motor show

Qoros 5 SUV debuts at Guangzhou motor show
The Chinese-built Qoros 5 SUV has been revealed at the Guangzhou show and could head to the Europe in 2017
Drivers told to take care in lethal month on roads

Drivers told to take care in lethal month on roads
It's Road Safety Week this week, and November is a deadly month for traffic incidents
Race of Champions 2015: Vettel is Champion of Champions

Race of Champions 2015: Vettel is Champion of Champions
Sebastian Vettel has been crowned motor racing's 'Champion of Champions' in London's Olympic Stadium
All 90,000 Tesla Model S cars recalled 

All 90,000 Tesla Model S cars recalled
Tesla has issued its largest ever recall notice with every one of its Model S executive cars called back for a front seatbelt fix
Zenos E10 R gets 350bhp Ford Focus RS engine

Zenos E10 R gets 350bhp Ford Focus RS engine
Fastest Zenos E10 yet uses the engine from the upcoming Ford Focus RS, promises over 500bhp per tonne
Toyota Mirai is first hydrogen car to get plug-in grant

Toyota Mirai is first hydrogen car to get plug-in grant
Roads minister Andrew Jones confirms all fuel cell electric vehicles are likely to get £5,000 plug-in car grant
"Hyundai and Kia should recruit ex-VW Group bosses"

"Hyundai and Kia should recruit ex-VW Group bosses"
Top-end Genesis models could go up against Bentleys with the right people behind the brand, says Mike Rutherford
LA Motor Show 2015: news round-up

LA Motor Show 2015: news round-up
The big new car debuts, concepts and all the news from the world-famous Los Angeles Motor Show
Limited edition Abarth 695 Biposto Record revealed

Limited edition Abarth 695 Biposto Record revealed
Small run of 133 cars celebrates the 50th anniversary of Carlo Abarth's acceleration record
Mercedes GLS unveiled: full details on new Audi Q7 rival

Mercedes GLS unveiled: full details on new Audi Q7 rival
Mercedes GL-Class becomes the GLS, with revised styling, a refreshed cabin and a plug-in hybrid variant on the cards
Volvo Concept 26 turns your car into a lounge 

Volvo Concept 26 turns your car into a lounge
With self-driving cars on the way, the Volvo's Concept 26 aims to make your commute more relaxing
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport gets track-focused extras

Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport gets track-focused extras
Lighter & faster Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport debuts at the LA Motor Show with racing upgrades
New Cadillac XT5 SUV revealed at LA 2015 show

New Cadillac XT5 SUV revealed at LA 2015 show
Cadillac's Audi Q5 rival debuts in Los Angeles, and it could eventually come to the UK
"Hyundai has been transforming how people buy cars"

"Hyundai has been transforming how people buy cars"
The brand's Rockar shopping centre store is a great new way to buy a car, and other car makers should follow suit, says Steve Fowler
New Honda Civic Coupe previews 2017 hatch

New Honda Civic Coupe previews 2017 hatch
Sporty-looking Honda Civic Coupe unveiled in Los Angeles, but it won't be coming to the UK
Jaguar XE gets all-wheel drive as part of 2016 updates

Jaguar XE gets all-wheel drive as part of 2016 updates
A four-wheel drive diesel option and new media system for the Jaguar XE saloon are part of 2016 model year revisions
Rear-wheel drive Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 revealed

Rear-wheel drive Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 revealed
The two-wheel drive Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 is lighter and emits less CO2, too
Mercedes S-Class 2016 facelift coming with even more tech

Mercedes S-Class 2016 facelift coming with even more tech
Merc's flagship S-Class luxury saloon will get tweaked looks and extra tech in 2016 to outdo the BMW 7 Series
Grey speed cameras to be gone by October 2016

Grey speed cameras to be gone by October 2016
All speed cameras on major roads are to be painted yellow in a move to improve road safety
Self-driving Kia on the way

Self-driving Kia on the way
Kia rolls out new semi-autonomous driving tech for new Sportage, Optima and Sorento, and self-driving Kia will arrive by 2030
Kia reveals Optima PHEV for 2016 and fuel-cell car for 2020

Kia reveals Optima PHEV for 2016 and fuel-cell car for 2020
Optima plug-in hybrid to join UK range next year and Kia reveals plans to rival Toyota Mirai with bespoke FCEV
New Lotus Elise Sport and Sport 220 bring price & weight cut

New Lotus Elise Sport and Sport 220 bring price & weight cut
Lotus brings back ‘Sport’ badge to Elise range for 2016, with new lightweight parts and a reduced price
Diesels seem to be appropriate for politicians - but not us

Diesels seem to be appropriate for politicians - but not us
Politicians are bullying diesel owners- but they use diesels themselves, says columnist Mike Rutherford
Learner drivers to get test refunds

Learner drivers to get test refunds
The DfT plans reforms to improve UK motoring services, including a cashback deal that will refund deposits of learners who pass their tests