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‘A decade on, the Fiat 500 is still going strong’

‘A decade on, the Fiat 500 is still going strong’

Editor Graham Hope pays homage to the Fiat 500 city car ten years after its first road test
Opinion
9 Aug 2017
Two-thirds of drivers avoid pay-by-phone parking bays
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Two-thirds of drivers avoid pay-by-phone parking bays

New pay-by-phone parking systems introduced by councils are putting drivers off, according to new research
News
9 Aug 2017
New Mercedes-Maybach Vision concept car teased in short clip
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New Mercedes-Maybach Vision concept car teased in short clip

New Mercedes concept will arrive at some point this summer, according to design boss Gordon Wagener
News
9 Aug 2017
New Volkswagen Arteon: UK launch prices and specs revealed
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New Volkswagen Arteon: UK launch prices and specs revealed

Volkswagen's new flagship saloon swoops into UK showrooms with two high-spec trim levels, with more engines coming later this year
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8 Aug 2017
Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019
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Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019

New Mazda SKYACTIV-X engine could make next-generation petrol engines as efficient as diesel units
News
8 Aug 2017
Peugeot introduces 208 Allure Premium Special Edition

Peugeot introduces 208 Allure Premium Special Edition

New 208 Allure Premium boasts a panoramic sunroof and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard
News
7 Aug 2017
‘The Government and the DfT are more out of touch than ever'

‘The Government and the DfT are more out of touch than ever'

Mike Rutherford says the Government needs to get its priorities straight when it comes to improving our roads
Opinion
6 Aug 2017
New Nissan Navara Trek-1° limited edition goes on sale
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New Nissan Navara Trek-1° limited edition goes on sale

The new Navara Trek-1° is based on range topping Tekna model. Just 400 are available in Britain.
News
4 Aug 2017
Vegetable oil tested as low emissions diesel replacement
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Vegetable oil tested as low emissions diesel replacement

The Government is investigating the benefits of swapping diesel for 'paraffinic fuels', which include vegetable oil and other biofuels
News
4 Aug 2017
Drink driving casualties reach highest level since 2012
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Drink driving casualties reach highest level since 2012

According to new Government figures, 1,370 people were killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a drink driver in 2015
News
3 Aug 2017
UK motorways could be covered with pollution tunnels to trap
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UK motorways could be covered with pollution tunnels to trap

Highways England is investigating 'tunnel-like' canopies designed to contain vehicle emissions
News
3 Aug 2017
BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars
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BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars

The move agreed with German authorities includes an incentive scheme for owners to trade in their old car for a new, less polluting vehicle
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3 Aug 2017
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Robert Kubica completes F1 test as comeback bid continues
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Robert Kubica completes F1 test as comeback bid continues

142 laps at the Hungaroring in Renault's 2017 car keeps Kubica's F1 comeback dream alive
News
2 Aug 2017
UK speed humps: should they stay or should they go?
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UK speed humps: should they stay or should they go?

Plans to remove speed humps from UK roads have been labelled as "daft and irresponsible" by road safety campaigners
News
2 Aug 2017
‘The Phantom is a success, so why change a winning formula?'

‘The Phantom is a success, so why change a winning formula?'

Carmakers won’t abandon popular designs even if new models are anti-climactic, argues Graham Hope
Opinion
2 Aug 2017
Insurers worried over grey area in driverless car tech
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Insurers worried over grey area in driverless car tech

The insurance industry is concerned that drivers may not understand the distinction between autonomous and semi-autonomous systems
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2 Aug 2017
New Audi RS5 Sportback gearing up for Frankfurt Motor Show
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New Audi RS5 Sportback gearing up for Frankfurt Motor Show

RS5 line-up to grow with the addition of a five-door Sportback model at Frankfurt in September
News
1 Aug 2017
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive to be axed later in 2017

Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive to be axed later in 2017

Mercedes will end production of its electric MPV later this year, ahead of new small cars on MFA2 in 2018 and EQ electric cars in 2019
News
31 Jul 2017
New Audi RS3 saloon: prices and specs revealed
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New Audi RS3 saloon: prices and specs revealed

Newly facelifted Audi A3 range is joined by a new RS3 flagship, and for the first time it comes as a four-door saloon
News
31 Jul 2017
New 395bhp Audi RS3 Sportback: prices and specs revealed
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New 395bhp Audi RS3 Sportback: prices and specs revealed

Audi hyper hot hatch returns with more power, more torque and a 174mph top speed on request
News
31 Jul 2017
Bentley uncloaks new Flying Spur V8 S Black Edition
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Black Edition

Bentley uncloaks new Flying Spur V8 S Black Edition

Dark new take on the more powerful V8 S version of Bentley's Flying Spur has been commissioned by Mulliner
News
31 Jul 2017
Number of traffic police down a third over the last decade
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Number of traffic police down a third over the last decade

Freedom of information request reveals major cuts to police traffic officers on UK roads over last five years in particular
News
31 Jul 2017
Electrified Maseratis from 2019 to lead FCA plug-in push

Electrified Maseratis from 2019 to lead FCA plug-in push

FCA to unleash EV and hybrid plot over the next five years, with Maserati to become electrification halo brand
News
28 Jul 2017
Golden Steering Wheel Awards 2017: VOTE NOW!
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Golden Steering Wheel Awards 2017: VOTE NOW!

Europe's hottest new cars will be judged in one of the biggest awards in motoring - and you can have your say!
News
28 Jul 2017
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Mk8 Rolls-Royce Phantom launched
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Mk8 Rolls-Royce Phantom launched

Mk8 Rolls-Royce Phantom launched on all-new bespoke scalable platform that will also underpin every future model from the brand
News
28 Jul 2017
“As an engine supplier in F1, Honda is an embarrassment”
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“As an engine supplier in F1, Honda is an embarrassment”

Mike Rutherford thinks Honda need to exit F1 and instead spend its billions more wisely
Opinion
28 Jul 2017
Porsche confirms 2019 Formula E entry as LMP1 programme ends
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Porsche confirms 2019 Formula E entry as LMP1 programme ends

Porsche becomes the latest big name to join Formula E, and will pull out of LMP1 this year
News
28 Jul 2017
New Volkswagen Transporter petrol models arrive
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New Volkswagen Transporter petrol models arrive

Two turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol power units are aimed at van drivers covering fewer miles who want a change from diesel
News
27 Jul 2017
Petrol and diesel ban exposes holes in Govt understanding
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Petrol and diesel ban exposes holes in Govt understanding

The announcement that sales of petrol or diesel cars will be banned by 2040 changes little and leaves questions unanswered says John McIlroy
Opinion
27 Jul 2017
Self-parking car park demonstrated by Daimler and Bosch
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Self-parking car park demonstrated by Daimler and Bosch

Autonomous valet parking system uses sensors around the car park to issue commands to the car and could free space for 20% more vehicles
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27 Jul 2017
Bad Brexit deal could see cars pulled from UK showrooms

Bad Brexit deal could see cars pulled from UK showrooms

Some manufacturers could decide not to sell models in Britain if the Government fails to secure the right Brexit deal
News
27 Jul 2017
Enzo magazine launches as dedicated Ferrari quarterly

Enzo magazine launches as dedicated Ferrari quarterly

Dennis launches new quarterly magazine exclusively covering every aspect of the legendary Italian carmaker
News
27 Jul 2017
UK car industry production down for third month in a row
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UK car industry production down for third month in a row

Output remains strong but the number of cars rolling off UK production lines has fallen and SMMT blames Brexit
News
26 Jul 2017
‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘
Opinion - Jeep

‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks promising times are ahead for Jeep after speaking to the brand's global boss Mike Manley
Opinion
26 Jul 2017
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante and Speedster spied

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante and Speedster spied

Two drop-top versions of limited-run Aston Martin Vanquish Zagatos spotted with minimal disguise
News
26 Jul 2017
Mercedes confirms Formula E entry for 2019/20 season
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Mercedes confirms Formula E entry for 2019/20 season

Mercedes-Benz confirms it will join the likes of Audi and BMW on the Formula E grid in a bid to promote its upcoming 'EQ' electric cars
News
25 Jul 2017
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