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Ford Ka+ range refreshed, adding Active crossover for 2018

Ford Ka+ range refreshed, adding Active crossover for 2018
A new Ford Ka+ Active city car SUV has joined the facelifted Ka+ range, and it's now made its public debut at Geneva
Burst water pipe halts Jaguar and Land Rover production

Burst water pipe halts Jaguar and Land Rover production
Recent cold weather has damaged the water main supplying Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull and Castle Bromwich factories, stopping production
Cupra e-Racer concept revealed by SEAT’s performance brand

Cupra e-Racer concept revealed by SEAT’s performance brand
SEAT’s new Cupra performance brand is heading on track and the e-Racer electric race car concept points the way
Ford Mustang Bullitt prices and specs released

Ford Mustang Bullitt prices and specs released
The Ford Mustang Bullitt is coming to the UK, and it’ll cost from £47,145
New Italdesign Zerouno Duerta roadster revealed

New Italdesign Zerouno Duerta roadster revealed
Italdesign is back at Geneva with the new Zerouno Duerta roadster, designed to commemorate the marque's 50-year anniversary
New Bentley Bentayga PHEV arrives at Geneva

New Bentley Bentayga PHEV arrives at Geneva
The Bentley Bentayga SUV has gained a plug-in hybrid version, which combines an electric motor with a new 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
Electric Smart EQ ForTwo and ForFour launch

Electric Smart EQ ForTwo and ForFour launch
Electric EQ brand launches with Smart EQ ForTwo, ForFour and ForTwo Cabrio; production models follow a number of Mercedes EQ concept cars
Updated Mercedes-Maybach S-Class makes 2018 Geneva debut

Updated Mercedes-Maybach S-Class makes 2018 Geneva debut
Flagship luxury model gains updated trim options and new styling to set it apart from the standard S-Class
Updated Mercedes-AMG C 43 unveiled at Geneva

Updated Mercedes-AMG C 43 unveiled at Geneva
Following revisions to the standard C-Class, the Mercedes-AMG C 43 has now been updated with a power boost and revised looks
‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’
Mike Rutherford wonders if more car buyers should pursue ‘cost price’ car deals at dealerships
Bentley Bentayga goes all horsey

Bentley Bentayga goes all horsey
Bentley has announced a bespoke Bentayga by Mulliner pitched at the global equestrian community
'The I-Pace is the first salvo across the bows of Tesla'

'The I-Pace is the first salvo across the bows of Tesla'
Deputy editor John McIlroy takes a look at the new Jaguar I-Pace, the British brand's first pure-electric car
Motor industry hits back at “false” Greenpeace allegations

Motor industry hits back at “false” Greenpeace allegations
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says accusations by environmental charity are inaccurate and misleading
New Range Rover Evoque hybrid on the way

New Range Rover Evoque hybrid on the way
The next generation Range Rover Evoque, due in 2019, will feature a 48V mild hybrid system
Brexit offers “no advantages” for UK carmakers, warn MPs

Brexit offers “no advantages” for UK carmakers, warn MPs
Select Committee highlights difficulties surrounding trade tariffs, vehicle type approval and jobs if no post-Brexit trade deal is reached
What are the drug driving limits? UK laws explained

What are the drug driving limits? UK laws explained
An average of four UK motorists a day are found guilty of driving on drugs, partly thanks to drug driving law changes introduced in 2015
JLR to sell its eclectic kids’ pedal car collection

JLR to sell its eclectic kids’ pedal car collection
Jaguar Land Rover is selling off its amazing collection of 140 children's pedal cars as its JLR Classic division expands
‘Porsche ditching diesel is bad news for the car industry’

‘Porsche ditching diesel is bad news for the car industry’
Car manufacturers are facing an uphill battle to convince customers that diesel has a future, says Graham Hope
Citroen ditches Picasso badge

Citroen ditches Picasso badge
French firm will use SpaceTourer badge for current and future MPV models, ditching the popular Picasso nameplate
New Toyotas to get 'world's most thermally efficient engine'

New Toyotas to get 'world's most thermally efficient engine'
New petrol and hybrid powertrains and innovative new CVT gearbox aim to boost efficiency and performance
Removing safety railings cuts pedestrian deaths

Removing safety railings cuts pedestrian deaths
Research finds 56 per cent drop in incidents of pedestrians being killed or seriously injured following removal of safety railings
Cities allowed to ban diesel cars in Germany

Cities allowed to ban diesel cars in Germany
Landmark ruling allows Dusseldorf and Stuttgart to ban older, heavily polluting cars from its streets
Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed

Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed
Swiss/German four-door all-electric supercar will do 0-62mph in 2.3s and offer 373-mile range
Motor industry calls for “consistent” CO2 emissions policies

Motor industry calls for “consistent” CO2 emissions policies
SMMT warns Government over “anti-diesel agenda” threat to UK’s 2021 CO2 targets
Mobile phone offences plummet by 39 per cent in a year

Mobile phone offences plummet by 39 per cent in a year
Number of motorists caught using a phone behind the wheel falls from 50,000 in 2016 to 30,500 last year
SEAT creates Xmoba company to focus on mobility services

SEAT creates Xmoba company to focus on mobility services
With the launch of Xmoba, SEAT boss De Meo claims the brand is evolving into “a tech company that also makes cars”
Nissan X-Trail Platinum Edition SUV revealed

Nissan X-Trail Platinum Edition SUV revealed
Plush Platinum Edition SV package launched on Nissan X-Trail, offering buyers extra kit on N-Connecta models
‘Cupra can only succeed if SEAT delivers it with confidence’

‘Cupra can only succeed if SEAT delivers it with confidence’
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Cupra will only be successful as a standalone brand if the range is expanded sooner rather than later
Call for cats to get same road rights as dogs

Call for cats to get same road rights as dogs
Carbuyer survey found most drivers favour making it a legal requirement to report accidents involving cats to the police
Local roads suffering as councils struggle for contractors

Local roads suffering as councils struggle for contractors
Expert warns councils are “struggling with investment”, as survey finds just 15 per cent feel local roads are well maintained
‘UK carmakers should be as bold and active as the Americans'

‘UK carmakers should be as bold and active as the Americans'
With optimism in the US automotive sector, Mike Rutherford thinks there’s much the UK can learn from our American cousins
Geely buys a 10% stake in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler AG

Geely buys a 10% stake in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler AG
Volvo owner Geely is now also the biggest shareholder in Mercedes-Benz after taking a £6.4 billion stake in Daimler
Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020
Electrification of every Volvo model from 2019 could be followed by coupe SUV additions, including an XC50
Motorway speed limit enforcement would reduce emissions

Motorway speed limit enforcement would reduce emissions
Expert dubs speed the “elephant in the room” in emissions discussions, with research showing 70mph limits improve air quality
New emissions laws likely as Government loses court case

New emissions laws likely as Government loses court case
Fresh plans will have to be drawn up following third High Court defeat for Government over proposals to tackle air quality
London stops all “non-essential” road improvements

London stops all “non-essential” road improvements
City Hall announces two-year suspension of road improvements as Transport for London reacts to reduced income