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MINI reveals US special editions for LA Motor Show

MINI reveals US special editions for LA Motor Show
MINI has announced a variety of special edition models at LA, while also confirming production of the new MINI John Cooper Works GP
Luxury cars can be tempting

Luxury cars can be tempting
Many manufacturers have ideas above their station but there is nothing wrong with good old-fashioned values, says Steve Fowler
2019 Suzuki Vitara: prices, specs and release date

2019 Suzuki Vitara: prices, specs and release date
Suzuki has announced the new Vitara’s specs and price list, base model starting at £16,999
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Package adds steel roll cage

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Package adds steel roll cage
Make your Porsche 911 GT2 RS ready for FIA competition use with the new Clubsport Package, which arrives as a no-cost option
Automatic caravan and trailer hitch concept revealed

Automatic caravan and trailer hitch concept revealed
Concept trailer hitch automatically links caravan or trailer to car at the touch of a button
Volvo to hold an empty stand at the LA Motor Show

Volvo to hold an empty stand at the LA Motor Show
A change in manufacturer responsibilities and consumer expectations leads Volvo to hold an open discussion on the future of automobility
New Mercedes X-Class Storm Edition arrives for Black Friday

New Mercedes X-Class Storm Edition arrives for Black Friday
A limited number of Mercedes X-Class Storm Edition pick-ups have been released, adding extra standard kit
Alfa Romeo Stelvio test-drives offered by Amazon

Alfa Romeo Stelvio test-drives offered by Amazon
Alfa Romeo and Amazon partner-up to deliver door-to-door test-drives for the new Stelvio.
Surge in vehicle theft sees insurers pay out record amounts

Surge in vehicle theft sees insurers pay out record amounts
Insurers pay out £271m to settle theft claims so far this year, as experts cite keyless theft for spike in incidents
New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: UK prices revealed

New 2019 Suzuki Jimny SUV: UK prices revealed
New Suzuki Jimny goes on sale on New Year's Day, with SZ4 and SZ5 trim cars available
One-off McLaren 720S Stealth Theme by MSO revealed

One-off McLaren 720S Stealth Theme by MSO revealed
Just one McLaren 720S Stealth Theme model has been produced, featuring styling cues from the 1995 LeMans-winning McLaren F1 GTR
New Lamborghini Urus ST-X hits the track

New Lamborghini Urus ST-X hits the track
Lamborghini announces plans for a racing version of its first ever SUV: the Urus ST-X
Most drivers claim to be careful; over half break rules

Most drivers claim to be careful; over half break rules
Some 91 per cent of motorists claim to be “careful and competent” drivers, but over half have broken 20mph and 30mph speed limits
Bespoke new Lamborghini SC18 hypercar uncovered

Bespoke new Lamborghini SC18 hypercar uncovered
One-off 759bhp Lamborghini SC18 is the first car developed by Lambo’s Squadra Corse racing outfit
'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'

'Why build HS2 for £403m per mile?'
With HS2 costs spiralling, Mike Rutherford asks if money should be put into roads instead
Britain’s most dangerous roads revealed

Britain’s most dangerous roads revealed
Motoring organisations call for £75 million of Government investment to prevent 1,100 deaths over the next two decades
Suzuki Jimny turns into miniature Land Rover Defender

Suzuki Jimny turns into miniature Land Rover Defender
Japanese tuning company DAMD can turn your Suzuki Jimny into a tiny Land Rover Defender or even a Mercedes G-Class
New 2019 Toyota Corolla Saloon joins hatch and estate

New 2019 Toyota Corolla Saloon joins hatch and estate
The new Toyota Corolla Saloon features an all-new face to add prestige and differentiate it from the rest of the range
Government rejects calls for car wash licencing scheme

Government rejects calls for car wash licencing scheme
Ministers have refused to hold a trial licensing scheme for hand car washes, instead opting for a voluntary pilot approach
Jaguar Land Rover tech lets cars 'talk' to traffic lights

Jaguar Land Rover tech lets cars 'talk' to traffic lights
New JLR tech suggests optimal speed to avoid red traffic lights ahead and help keep you moving
Tesla to open up CCS fast charging for Model 3 and more

Tesla to open up CCS fast charging for Model 3 and more
Third-party CCS fast charging available to all Tesla Model 3 owners with adaptors coming for Model S and Model X owners
Mercedes expands A-Class range with two new diesel engines

Mercedes expands A-Class range with two new diesel engines
A 200 d Sport and more powerful A 220 d AMG Line available to order now with prices starting from £28,805 and £31,575 respectively
F-Type rally cars built to mark 70 years of Jag sports cars

F-Type rally cars built to mark 70 years of Jag sports cars
Two Jaguar F-Types have been modified with FIA-spec rally goodies, including spotlights and full rollcages
Fleet-owned plug-in hybrids may never have been charged

Fleet-owned plug-in hybrids may never have been charged
Analysis of PHEV company cars, which were bought with subsidies, indicates drivers are running predominantly on petrol
We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman

We should celebrate Lewis as the greatest British sportsman
After winning a fifth Formula One world title, Mike Rutherford thinks Lewis Hamilton is not getting the praise he deserves
New Toyota Hilux GR Sport revealed for Brazilian market

New Toyota Hilux GR Sport revealed for Brazilian market
The new Toyota Hilux GR Sport is a pick-up with sporty Gazoo Racing tweaks, but it's only available in Brazil
New car CO2 emissions reach five-year high

New car CO2 emissions reach five-year high
DfT figures show average new-car CO2 emissions reached 128.3g/km in September; WLTP and diesel slump likely culprits
The most and least reliable car manufacturers 2018

The most and least reliable car manufacturers 2018
Which manufacturers are making the most reliable cars on UK roads, and which ones should you be wary of?
Aston Martin's new St Athan factory to be brand's EV base

Aston Martin's new St Athan factory to be brand's EV base
Aston Martin's St Athan facility is nearing completion, with the factory set to start building prototypes of the DBX SUV in early 2019
Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting

Hybrid-only Corolla shows the market is shifting
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks more and more people in the UK are now willing to give electrified vehicles a try
Four in five can’t identify a pelican crossing

Four in five can’t identify a pelican crossing
Data reveals lack of awareness surrounding road crossings, despite 5,500 pedestrians being killed or seriously injured every year
New plug-in Mercedes E 300 de plug-in hybrid

New plug-in Mercedes E 300 de plug-in hybrid
New Mercedes E 300 de diesel powered plug-in claims 166.2mpg, with prices start from £47,700 for the saloon
New Citroen C5 Aircross makes European debut

New Citroen C5 Aircross makes European debut
New Citroen C5 Aircross SUV added to line-up with semi-autonomous tech, plus a plug-in hybrid is on the way too
motorsport to be made impossible by new EU insurance rules

motorsport to be made impossible by new EU insurance rules
Unless amended, the European Motor Insurance Directive will require all cars to be fully insured, making all forms of motorsport impossible
New Renault Premier Edition vans revealed

New Renault Premier Edition vans revealed
Renault Kangoo, Trafic and Master Premier Editions get the special treatment to mark the brand's Sky Sports Premier League tie-in
Petrol stations could stop drive-offs with prepayment system

Petrol stations could stop drive-offs with prepayment system
Chief constable says petrol stations are reluctant to introduce prepayment systems due to a predicted loss in shop sales