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Over half of suspected drug-drivers test positive

Over half of suspected drug-drivers test positive
A summer crackdown by 38 police forces in England and Wales saw 1,962 drivers screened for drugs, of which 1,108 tested positive
New Audi A4 Avant spied testing

New Audi A4 Avant spied testing
The latest Audi A4 Avant has been spotted during winter testing, ahead of its 2019 release
Ban plug-in hybrids from EV charging bays, say experts

Ban plug-in hybrids from EV charging bays, say experts
Report argues plug-in hybrids take too long to recharge and block all-electric cars with rapid charging capabilities from using bays
“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”

“LA 2018 was the auto show that shocked”
Some established names were obsessed with being cool in LA, turning their backs on conventional cars. Big mistake, says Mike Rutherford
McLaren 720S Spider revealed with £237k price tag

McLaren 720S Spider revealed with £237k price tag
McLaren has launched the convertible version of the 720S supercar with a folding carbonfibre roof and 710bhp
Drivers travelled a record number of miles in the UK in 2017

Drivers travelled a record number of miles in the UK in 2017
Government figures show Brits travelled 327 billion miles last year, while car greenhouse gas emissions fell despite rising traffic levels
Volkswagen to reduce model count and increase vehicle costs

Volkswagen to reduce model count and increase vehicle costs
Volkswagen has announced that savings of 3 billion euros will be made by the end of 2020, while vehicle prices will rise
Drivers pay over £325 to fix MoT faults 

Drivers pay over £325 to fix MoT faults
Average cost of putting a car right after a failed MoT pegged at £326.85, with 30 per cent of failures down to faulty lights
New Renault Kadjar facelift priced from £20,595

New Renault Kadjar facelift priced from £20,595
Updated Renault Kadjar crossover gets styling tweaks, power boost and option of new petrol engine
New 2019 BMW X5: full details, pricing and specifications

New 2019 BMW X5: full details, pricing and specifications
The fourth generation of the BMW X5 is on sale now, with prices starting at £57,495
VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs

VW’s Tesco charge point deal a breakthrough for EVs
Charging points in supermarket carparks is a leap forward for the electric car market, says John McIlroy
New EU laws will require all cars to have black boxes

New EU laws will require all cars to have black boxes
Proposals will mandate data recorders be fitted to new cars, plus intelligent speed assistance systems that cannot be deactivated
Fiat Panda gets “shocking” zero-star NCAP crash test rating

Fiat Panda gets “shocking” zero-star NCAP crash test rating
Fiat Panda given NCAP’s worst-ever child occupant score of 16 per cent; follows Punto’s zero-star score
New all-electric Rivian hatchback on the way

New all-electric Rivian hatchback on the way
Rivian have already revealed a pick-up and an SUV, but a rally car-esque hatchback will be the third model in the range
Aston Martin electric powertrain revealed for classic models

Aston Martin electric powertrain revealed for classic models
A converted 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante will be the first car to get the brand’s reversible electric powertrain
Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet range expands

Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet range expands
Mercedes adds new E 350 powertrain to the E-Class 2-door range, with prices starting from around £50,000
New 2019 Dacia Duster SUV full details

New 2019 Dacia Duster SUV full details
All-new Dacia Duster SUV gets a pair of punchy turbo petrol engines and extra infotainment features for 2019
Prices announced for the Mercedes E 300 e hybrid

Prices announced for the Mercedes E 300 e hybrid
Starting at £47,450, Mercedes’ latest hybrid model will hit showrooms early next year
150 Audi TT ‘20 Years’ editions due on sale in 2019

150 Audi TT ‘20 Years’ editions due on sale in 2019
A special edition variant of the latest Audi TT celebrates the model’s 20-year production run
700bhp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on sale now

700bhp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on sale now
Just 20 right-hand-drive examples of Jeep's super-SUV heading to the UK this year, with more to follow in 2019
New Dacia Duster TCe petrol prices confirmed

New Dacia Duster TCe petrol prices confirmed
The cheap and cheerful Dacia Duster SUV now gains a pair of 1.3-litre turbo engines at the top of its range
Misguided protesters hurt regular folk

Misguided protesters hurt regular folk
The law abiding public need to fight against the disruptive pockets of protesters on our roads, says Mike Rutherford
New 2019 Mercedes B-Class: full specs and pricing announced

New 2019 Mercedes B-Class: full specs and pricing announced
Mercedes B-Class prices have been released, with the new MPV starting at £26,975
New 2019 Toyota RAV4: UK prices and specifications revealed

New 2019 Toyota RAV4: UK prices and specifications revealed
Toyota's new RAV4 arrives in UK Toyota showrooms in April, with all-wheel-drive versions coming too
New 2019 Isuzu D-Max Utah V-Cross limited edition confirmed

New 2019 Isuzu D-Max Utah V-Cross limited edition confirmed
Limited to only 100 examples, the new Isuzu D-Max Utah V-Cross pick-up will hit showrooms in January 2019
Renault Master van transformed into F1 car carrier

Renault Master van transformed into F1 car carrier
Renault Pro+ demonstrates the flexibility of its conversions by fitting an F1 show car in a modified Renault Master
External airbags could reduce crash severity by 40 per cent 

External airbags could reduce crash severity by 40 per cent
Conceptual external side airbags emerge in milliseconds to form additional crumple zone
Drivers confused by car daytime running lights

Drivers confused by car daytime running lights
Drivers may be relying on daytime running lights in dull, overcast conditions, often leaving the rear of their car without illumination
Toyota and PSA to end joint production of city cars

Toyota and PSA to end joint production of city cars
Toyota agrees to purchase PSA’s share of Kolin plant where Aygo, 108 and C1 are made
New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC electric race car arrives

New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC electric race car arrives
Track-focused, carbon-fibre clad, all-electric Leaf NISMO RC racer unveiled at Nissan Crossing in Tokyo
Average 179 drunk drivers caught every day in December 

Average 179 drunk drivers caught every day in December
Over 5,500 people were caught drink driving in December 2017 – more than in any other month of the year
Toyota Corolla hatch and estate prices and full specs

Toyota Corolla hatch and estate prices and full specs
The new Toyota Corolla will replace the Auris in March next year, with prices starting at £21,300
2018 Los Angeles Motor Show: news round-up

2018 Los Angeles Motor Show: news round-up
Everything from this year's packed Los Angeles Motor Show, with debuts from Audi, BMW, Kia, Porsche, Mazda, Toyota and more
Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point EV Chargers

Volkswagen, Tesco and Pod Point EV Chargers
By 2020, there will be 2,400 charging bays at 600 Tesco stores in what will be the UK’s largest retail network of EV chargers
Electric Audi hatchback on the way

Electric Audi hatchback on the way
A concept version of Audi's upcoming VW I.D. rival will be shown in a few months
Designers push for Audi PB18 concept production

Designers push for Audi PB18 concept production
Striking Audi PB18 concept could make its way into showrooms as Audi’s design team pushes the project