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New car registrations hit another record high

New car registrations hit another record high
The latest new car registration figures from the SMMT show the highest half-year sales figures on record
British-built Honda Civic Type R to be exported to Japan

British-built Honda Civic Type R to be exported to Japan
The Swindon-built Honda Civic Type R hot hatch will be sold in Honda's home market from this autumn
New Renault Alpine sports car shown in patent drawings

New Renault Alpine sports car shown in patent drawings
Patent drawings surface of production Alpine sports car, show revised look over Le Mans concept
“Think long and hard about bargain-basement tyres”

“Think long and hard about bargain-basement tyres”
Buyers think less about tyres than baby seats, airbags and braking systems, says Mike Rutherford - but they’re just as important
Volvo creates the ultimate luxury child car seat

Volvo creates the ultimate luxury child car seat
Volvo's Child Seat concept sets new standards for in-car infant luxury. Is this the future of the child car seat?
Vauxhall Insignia gets new diesel and Apple CarPlay

Vauxhall Insignia gets new diesel and Apple CarPlay
Vauxhall announces a 1.6-litre 'Whisper' diesel added to Insignia range, alongside new OnStar connected tech and Apple CarPlay
Sportier BMW 320d ED confirmed

Sportier BMW 320d ED confirmed
BMW is preparing to explore a new niche with a 320d EfficientDynamics Sport, capable of 70mpg despite big wheels and extra kit
More than half of UK vans overloaded

More than half of UK vans overloaded
Research by Volkswagen reveals over 50% of the UK's 3 million vans are exceeding their payload
BMW i8's future revealed by hydrogen fuel cell research car

BMW i8's future revealed by hydrogen fuel cell research car
BMW unveils advanced i8-based hydrogen fuel cell research vehicle, showcasing future direction of 'i' division
Jag's baby F-Pace to be built in Austria

Jag's baby F-Pace to be built in Austria
Jaguar's smallest SUV will be built overseas thanks to new agreement with Magna Steyr
"Winners highlight the pace of progress in the car business"

"Winners highlight the pace of progress in the car business"
The Auto Express New Car Awards have highlighted just how impressive new cars are and how fast-paced the car industry is, says Steve Fowler
Kia adds Picanto Chilli and Sportage Axis special editions

Kia adds Picanto Chilli and Sportage Axis special editions
Kia has announced two new range additions, with satnav on the Picanto for first time and extra kit for Sportage SUV
SEAT hybrids on the road by 2020

SEAT hybrids on the road by 2020
SEAT will offer plug-in hybrid versions of its cars by 2020 according to chairman Jürgen Stackmann
Suzuki introduces entry-level Celerio SZ2

Suzuki introduces entry-level Celerio SZ2
Suzuki's dinky Celerio city car can now be yours for less than £7k thanks to new SZ2 model
Rise in untaxed vehicles following death of tax disc

Rise in untaxed vehicles following death of tax disc
Figures show increase in drivers caught without tax; ignorance of law being blamed
Bentley Continental GT Speed gets Breitling jet makeover

Bentley Continental GT Speed gets Breitling jet makeover
Seven unique special edition Bentley Continental GT Speed Breitling models inspired by jet aircraft
Great cars with manual gearboxes

Great cars with manual gearboxes
Performance cars with manual gearboxes are part of a dying breed, but there are still great options out there for stick-shift fans
Smart ForRail: the ultimate commuting machine? 

Smart ForRail: the ultimate commuting machine?
A bit late for April Fools' Day, Smart's ForFour takes to the rails
New Audi A4 vs 3 Series, C-Class, XE and Giulia

New Audi A4 vs 3 Series, C-Class, XE and Giulia
We compare Audi's 2016 A4 with the Jaguar XE, BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class and Alfa Romeo Giulia to see who wins the numbers war
UK car industry hits all-time high 

UK car industry hits all-time high
Car production, jobs and exports all rise in UK while CO2 emissions go down as industry booms
Renault Talisman confirmed as next Laguna

Renault Talisman confirmed as next Laguna
The Renault Talisman will replace the defunct Laguna, but no plans for UK sales
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015: news round-up

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015: news round-up
All the action from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 with the top news, pics and video from the event
Ken Block in the Ford Focus RS: Goodwood 2015

Ken Block in the Ford Focus RS: Goodwood 2015
We take a sideways ride in the new 345bhp Focus RS with Ken Block – the man who helped develop its handling
2016 Hyundai Tucson to start at £18,695

2016 Hyundai Tucson to start at £18,695
Hyundai announces prices for all-new Tucson SUV, on sale in September 2015, with range rising up to £32,345
Renault's F1 future in doubt as it ups Formula E investment

Renault's F1 future in doubt as it ups Formula E investment
Renault boss Carlos Ghosn says Formula E is a big part of the brand's motorsport plans but Formula One future is unclear
DS and Virgin Racing team up for Formula E

DS and Virgin Racing team up for Formula E
Citroen's DS sub-brand is set to partner with Virgin Racing for Formula E season two
Updated Mercedes A-Class is greener than ever

Updated Mercedes A-Class is greener than ever
The new Mercedes A-Class gets more economical engines and subtle styling tweaks, with more power for A45 AMG
Lexus IS 200t to get 241bhp turbo petrol engine

Lexus IS 200t to get 241bhp turbo petrol engine
The Lexus IS 200t goes on sale later this year, with four-cylinder turbo from NX crossover
Nissan Leaf to increase range up to 250-miles 

Nissan Leaf to increase range up to 250-miles
Nissan is set to offer a choice of Leafs with different batteries increasing the electric car's range up to the 250-mile mark
"The Land Rover Defender is undoubtedly unforgettable"

"The Land Rover Defender is undoubtedly unforgettable"
Two recent manufacturing milestones got deputy editor Graham Hope thinking about the most memorable motors
2015 VW Transporter: full pricing and specs revealed

2015 VW Transporter: full pricing and specs revealed
VW announces prices and details for its latest T6 Transporter commercial vehicle, on sale in July with the range kicking off at £17,745.
UK Motorists don't trust used car dealers

UK Motorists don't trust used car dealers
A third of car owners wouldn't go back to the same used car dealer in the future
Goodwood 2015: Ford Mustang Convertible driven on the hill

Goodwood 2015: Ford Mustang Convertible driven on the hill
We drive the new Mustang Convertible up the 1.16-mile Goodwood hill climb, our first taste of the Mustang on UK soil
Skoda Superb and Suzuki Vitara top latest Euro NCAP tests

Skoda Superb and Suzuki Vitara top latest Euro NCAP tests
Superb is third car in 2015 to top five stars in tougher crash rating, while Fiat Panda Cross “failed to impress” and scraped three
Nissan Juke-R 2.0: the 200mph crossover

Nissan Juke-R 2.0: the 200mph crossover
Nissan has revealed more on its Juke-R including power output, top speed and a change of name from Juke-R Nismo to Juke-R 2.0.
"My Young Adult Cancer Trust van is a true one off”

"My Young Adult Cancer Trust van is a true one off”
Mike Rutherford now has a van he thinks could become a venue for blood tests, screening and more to raise awareness of cancer-related issues