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Porsche buys a stake in Rimac

Porsche buys a stake in Rimac
Porsche has taken a stake electric hypercar company Rimac Automobile and its subsidiary Greyp Bikes
‘A refreshing approach for Vauxhall’s future’

‘A refreshing approach for Vauxhall’s future’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler finds out more about Vauxhall's future plans as he meets managing director Stephen Norman
VW and Ford team up to build vans and boost competitiveness

VW and Ford team up to build vans and boost competitiveness
VW and Ford announce a strategic alliance that will foster “several joint projects” including one to develop commercial vehicles
Hyundai and Audi join forces on fuel cell tech

Hyundai and Audi join forces on fuel cell tech
New fuel tech partnership between Hyundai and Audi extends to the rest of the VW Group and Kia
Volvo to use 25 per cent recycled plastics in new cars

Volvo to use 25 per cent recycled plastics in new cars
Swedish manufacturer Volvo has revealed plans to use at least 25 per cent recycled plastics in its new cars from 2025
Elon Musk says Tesla is a victim of “extensive” sabotage

Elon Musk says Tesla is a victim of “extensive” sabotage
Leaked email accuses Tesla worker of exporting "highly sensitive Tesla data”, as Musk suggests wider conspiracy
An evening with… Aston Martin - tickets on sale

An evening with… Aston Martin - tickets on sale
Book your seat now for ‘An evening with Aston Martin’ and dine with Dr Andy Palmer, the first of our special guests
Drivers encouraged to dump rubbish from cars into new bins 

Drivers encouraged to dump rubbish from cars into new bins
Drivers that recycle their empty bottles and coffee cups will receive 5p-vouchers
‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’

‘Too many companies are scheming to empty drivers’ pockets’
From councils to car park operators, Mike Rutherford believes companies too often employ dubious methods
Limited Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600 revealed at Le Mans

Limited Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600 revealed at Le Mans
Old Vantage says farewell with ultimate, 592bhp V12 powered creation, with just 14 earmarked for production
New 595bhp Aston Martin Rapide AMR revealed

New 595bhp Aston Martin Rapide AMR revealed
The new Aston Martin Rapide AMR gets 43bhp more than the Rapide S, and will be limited to just 210 examples
New BMW 8 Series coupe officially revealed

New BMW 8 Series coupe officially revealed
8 Series coupe returns to BMW’s lineup after two decade absence, with 840d and M850i on sale now
Ferrari reveals special edition 488 Pista 'Piloti Ferrari'

Ferrari reveals special edition 488 Pista 'Piloti Ferrari'
New racing car inspired 488 Pista specification will be offered exclusively to clients who race Ferraris
Jaguar Land Rover launches Carpe subscription car service

Jaguar Land Rover launches Carpe subscription car service
JLR has launched an all-inclusive 12-month car subscription service called Carpe and aimed exclusively at high mileage drivers
‘Lexus is finally becoming comfortable in its own skin’

‘Lexus is finally becoming comfortable in its own skin’
As Lexus moves towards electrification and targets leading brands, interesting times lie ahead
Mercedes faces calls to issue UK recall over emissions 

Mercedes faces calls to issue UK recall over emissions
Mercedes already forced to recall 238,000 diesel cars in Germany, and up to 774,000 cars could be affected across Europe
New Tesla Model S shooting brake lands in London

New Tesla Model S shooting brake lands in London
UK based design firm, Niels van Roij Design, has revealed the RemetzCar Tesla Model SB
Brexit to make UK a “second-hand dealer” in car safety

Brexit to make UK a “second-hand dealer” in car safety
Head of Global NCAP says leaving EU will turn Britain into a rule taker, not a rule maker, for car safety regulation
New Peugeot 508 prices and specs revealed

New Peugeot 508 prices and specs revealed
Full prices and specs have been revealed for the new Peugeot 508 fastback, with a plug-in hybrid version due in 2019
New Jaguar E-Pace SUV: price, release date and video

New Jaguar E-Pace SUV: price, release date and video
Jag's compact SUV gains Smart Settings system from I-Pace, while adaptive dampers and a third 2.0-litre petrol joins the range
‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’

‘South Korean car firms are itching to head north’
With the prospect of political progress in North Korea, Mike Rutherford believes the region can become a car-making giant
One-off Skoda Sunroq: review and specs of convertible SUV

One-off Skoda Sunroq: review and specs of convertible SUV
Students build roofless Skoda Sunroq concept based on Karoq SUV, and we’ve driven it...
Robot traffic cones could shrink size of roadworks

Robot traffic cones could shrink size of roadworks
Prototype 'robo-cones' move out from the side of the road at the touch of a button, closing off lanes only when needed
New 2018 Vauxhall Combo Life prices and specs released

New 2018 Vauxhall Combo Life prices and specs released
The Vauxhall Combo Life MPV comes with either five or seven seats, and will arrive in the UK towards the end of the year
Carmakers to face emissions cheating fines of £50,000

Carmakers to face emissions cheating fines of £50,000
Government sets out new laws that will see hefty fine applied for defeat devices found in emissions cheating cars
New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV

New Nissan NV300 and NV200 campervan range includes an EV
Nissan announces a range of campervans, including an e-NV200 electric model, at the 2018 Madrid Motor Show
New “impossible to cheat” emissions rating system launches

New “impossible to cheat” emissions rating system launches
TRUE initiative system measures NOx emissions in real-world driving with light beam; auto industry hits out at "misleading" study
Tesla Semi truck: video clip of prototype being tested

Tesla Semi truck: video clip of prototype being tested
Base versions of the Tesla truck will enter production in 2019, with a price tag of £113,000 and a range of 300 miles
Tesla to build Golf rival within five years

Tesla to build Golf rival within five years
Elon Musk tells shareholder meeting Tesla will build “compact car” in less than five years
New 2018 Alpine A110: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2018 Alpine A110: UK prices and specs revealed
Renault's reborn Alpine A110 arrives on sale in the UK with two trim variants - Pure and Legende
EU warnings put post-Brexit UK car manufacturing at risk

EU warnings put post-Brexit UK car manufacturing at risk
Dutch Government cautions businesses that using parts made in UK will impact tax obligations
“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"

“Jaguar’s electric I-Pace can transform the brand"
Using the impressive Jaguar I-Pace as a foundation, the British marque can become an industry leader in EVs, thinks Jonathan Burn
New 2018 Audi Q8 SUV: full details and official pics

New 2018 Audi Q8 SUV: full details and official pics
The new luxury Audi Q8 coupe-SUV has arrived to rival the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE
Audi Aicon autonomous pilot fleet to launch in 2021

Audi Aicon autonomous pilot fleet to launch in 2021
The Audi Aicon concept will be used as the basis for future autonomous cars, with a pilot fleet launching within three years
Audi to launch 5G-connected cars in early 2020s

Audi to launch 5G-connected cars in early 2020s
Joint venture with technology giant Huawei will see Audi launch 5G-connected cars within next few years
Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road 

Land Rover takes autonomous car tech off-road
Land Rover to develop Level 4 and 5 self-driving tech to be used for off-roading