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Volvo to accept liability if autonomous car tech fails

Volvo to accept liability if autonomous car tech fails
Volvo boss makes landmark announcement that his company will accept full liability when car is in autonomous mode
AC Schnitzer ACS1 5.0d revealed

AC Schnitzer ACS1 5.0d revealed
BMW tuner AC Schnitzer has stuffed a 395bhp 3.0-litre diesel into the little 1 Series hatch
Renault reveals 'Iconic' Captur, Clio and Twingo editions

Renault reveals 'Iconic' Captur, Clio and Twingo editions
Three new Renault special editions get unique exterior and interior revisions, on sale from December 1st
Overfinch Land Rover Defender revealed 

Overfinch Land Rover Defender revealed
Overfinch has been around for 40 years now, and to celebrate it's revealed a run of upgraded Land Rover Defenders
BMW launches new online car buying scheme

BMW launches new online car buying scheme
New BMW Retail Online will enable you to buy a BMW in less than ten minutes, day or night
Kia Optima Sportspace estate on the way: spy shots!

Kia Optima Sportspace estate on the way: spy shots!
New Kia Optima Estate is likely to take name from Sportspace Geneva concept
Roborace autonomous car racing series announced

Roborace autonomous car racing series announced
You've heard of self-driving cars. Well, the self-racing car has arrived with the Roborace autonomous car series
Asda drops fuel prices below £1 for Black Friday

Asda drops fuel prices below £1 for Black Friday
Asda cuts petrol prices below £1 for a three-day spree, despite saying it would not partake in Black Friday discounts
The US can keep its guns but we'll take its motoring ideas

The US can keep its guns but we'll take its motoring ideas
Mike Rutherford would like to bring some aspects of American motoring culture to UK shores but leave others...
Do you REALLY know your road signs?

Do you REALLY know your road signs?
Are you a road sign expert? Prove it with our quiz covering many of the UK's less familiar road signs
Penalty points cost motorists £132m in insurance premiums

Penalty points cost motorists £132m in insurance premiums
New figures reveal motorists pay five per cent more on premiums for having up to three points on their driving licence
Special Mercedes-AMG A 45 Petronas edition marks F1 win

Special Mercedes-AMG A 45 Petronas edition marks F1 win
Mercedes will launch an F1-themed A 45 hot hatch with livery inspired by the championship-winning F1 team
'The 124 Spider could be a huge success for Fiat'

'The 124 Spider could be a huge success for Fiat'
It's a smart move to look at yesteryear for inspiration, says Steve Fowler
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