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Despite all the negativity about the UK car industry, Mike Rutherford thinks it's still better than its American and Japanese counterparts

Sales giant Amazon invest in electric start-up Rivian, which plans to release pick-up and seven-seat SUV by late 2020

The popular three-cylinder turbo has been added to the Hyundai i30 N Line range, lowering the model’s base-price by around £1,000

The Fiat Tipo Street adds a host of exterior upgrades, including black alloys and LED daytime running lights, to the entry-level Easy model

Revealed at the London Classic Car Show, the electric Classic Mini has a claimed range of 125 miles

Porsche asks buyers to sign document promising to pay 10 per cent over list price if hard Brexit brings fresh import tariffs

The BMW 3 Series Touring estate will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time, according to company bosses

Ford reportedly preparing to end UK production if hard Brexit occurs, will take “whatever action is necessary” to preserve profitability

JLR can climb back from the brink if its engineers are given clear direction, says John Mcllroy

Nearly three-quarters of drivers aren’t aware they should zip-merge when motorway and dual carriageway lanes reduce in number

Study finds electric cars are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel models, even once higher purchase prices are taken into account

Mark Blundell joins British Touring Car Championship for 2019 and will drive a Trade Price Racing Cars Audi S3 Saloon in the 30-race series

The new special edition Range Rover Sport HST arrives with a new powertrain and exclusive interior and exterior trim

Last year, 1.45m drivers took part in retraining courses in order to avoid points and a fine – a 36 per cent increase on 2013

University professor says big executive cars carrying “male egos” should not be allowed on the road

German tuner creates BMW 7 Series-based limousine with 205mph top speed

Subaru will debut a new mild-hybrid version of its 2.0-litre flat-four powertrain at this year’s Geneva Motor Show

Figures show number of drivers killed or seriously injured as a result of in-car distractions has risen 11 per cent over the last decade

Scanned Japanese brochure reveals pictures and details of the new Toyota Auris

Mike Rutherford thinks the colossal rail industry subsidies would be better diverted into roads, cars and motorway service areas

The new DS 3 Crossback joins the DS 7 in the brand’s SUV line-up, with an all-electric E-Tense model to follow

Data shows the number of people seen using a mobile without a hands-free device has fallen, but experts say figures may not reflect reality

Limited edition Nissan Qashqai N-Motion adds additional equipment to the mid-range N-Connecta, plus a new DCT automatic gearbox

Ford’s autonomous safety system sets up communication between vehicles and pedestrians, through a light-based “visual language”

CollectingCars.com provides a secure platform for the sale of collectible cars from all eras, with the first auction taking place in spring

The initial UK production run of 900 Kia e-Niros has already sold out, and new orders will be delayed due to a supply chain bottleneck

Engineers and computer experts say attack is likely within the year; in-car wi-fi, telematics and self-driving functions most likely targets

As March approaches, now is the time to buy a new car, says Steve Fowler

Updated version of the Audi TT RS is on sale now, featuring a 395bhp five-cylinder engine and handful of styling tweaks

New style focused trim level adds a bit of flair to ageing Renault Captur crossover, which will be replaced next year

Government plans to allow autonomous cars with no driver onto public roads; seeks to put UK at forefront of £52bn industry

The Ford Fiesta topped the sales charts in 2018, selling almost 100,000 units, although UK new car sales figures fell by 6.8%

The First Edition BMW M850i will be limited to 400 units, and features exclusive trim and a unique paint finish

The new Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography features the 5.0-litre V8 engine from the Jaguar F-Type SVR, and will be on sale for just one year

Mountune’s latest performance kit adds more functionality to the Ford Focus RS and extracts almost 400bhp

The best car can't be named or driven as it is a car that simply doesn't exist, says Mike Rutherford