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At the end of 2015 the Mercedes CLA 45 and GLA 45 AMG will get a 21bhp power upgrade to 376bhp, as well as gearbox improvements

New entry-level 1.6 DIG-T 163 petrol engine brings X-Trail SUV down to £21,995, and is available to order now

It’s fascinating to witness the car tech race that’s happening, says Steve Fowler - both for the driver and who’s getting there first

Facelifted Fiat 500 gets comprehensive updates for 2016 including new infotainment and safety tech, on sale in September priced at £10,890

Mitsubishi's mid-sized crossover gets new diesel engine and styling tweaks

Swedish car maker Volvo buys 100 per cent of Polestar and aims to sell 1,500 performance cars each year

Survey finds an increasing number of motorists replacing their car tyres when they're below the 1.6mm tread limit

The UK paper counterpart driving licence is no more - we explain what the changes mean for you

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback Scoutline has been introduced as a Europe-only version of Skoda's roomy hatch with mild off-road overtones

Disused railway lines are usually broad enough for a bike path, a no overtaking car lane and a hard shoulder

George Osborne announces a new road improvement fund with VED car tax paying directly for road repairs

Conservatism seems to be the name of the car design game lately, says Steve Fowler - but we want to see bolder designs

On an epic road trip across the EU, a Honda Civic Tourer breaks the Guinness World Record for fuel economy

Exclusive figures reveal where you’re most likely to get penalty points and where you’ll get an awareness course

The latest new car registration figures from the SMMT show the highest half-year sales figures on record

The Swindon-built Honda Civic Type R hot hatch will be sold in Honda's home market from this autumn

Patent drawings surface of production Alpine sports car, show revised look over Le Mans concept

Buyers think less about tyres than baby seats, airbags and braking systems, says Mike Rutherford - but they’re just as important

Volvo's Child Seat concept sets new standards for in-car infant luxury. Is this the future of the child car seat?

Vauxhall announces a 1.6-litre 'Whisper' diesel added to Insignia range, alongside new OnStar connected tech and Apple CarPlay

BMW is preparing to explore a new niche with a 320d EfficientDynamics Sport, capable of 70mpg despite big wheels and extra kit

Research by Volkswagen reveals over 50% of the UK's 3 million vans are exceeding their payload

BMW unveils advanced i8-based hydrogen fuel cell research vehicle, showcasing future direction of 'i' division

Jaguar's smallest SUV will be built overseas thanks to new agreement with Magna Steyr

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 has announced two new range additions, with satnav on the Picanto for first time and extra kit for Sportage SUV

SEAT will offer plug-in hybrid versions of its cars by 2020 according to chairman Jürgen Stackmann

Suzuki's dinky Celerio city car can now be yours for less than £7k thanks to new SZ2 model

Figures show increase in drivers caught without tax; ignorance of law being blamed

Seven unique special edition Bentley Continental GT Speed Breitling models inspired by jet aircraft

Performance cars with manual gearboxes are part of a dying breed, but there are still great options out there for stick-shift fans

A bit late for April Fools' Day, Smart's ForFour takes to the rails

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

Car production, jobs and exports all rise in UK while CO2 emissions go down as industry booms

The Renault Talisman will replace the defunct Laguna, but no plans for UK sales

All the action from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 with the top news, pics and video from the event