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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
Two-thirds of drivers avoid pay-by-phone parking bays

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
New Mercedes-Maybach Vision concept car teased in short clip

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
New Volkswagen Arteon: UK launch prices and specs revealed

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
Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019

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
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
‘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
New Nissan Navara Trek-1° limited edition goes on sale

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.
Vegetable oil tested as low emissions diesel replacement

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
Drink driving casualties reach highest level since 2012

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
UK motorways could be covered with pollution tunnels to trap

UK motorways could be covered with pollution tunnels to trap
Highways England is investigating 'tunnel-like' canopies designed to contain vehicle emissions
BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars

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
Robert Kubica completes F1 test as comeback bid continues

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
UK speed humps: should they stay or should they go?

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
‘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
Insurers worried over grey area in driverless car tech

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
New Audi RS5 Sportback gearing up for Frankfurt Motor Show

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
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
New Audi RS3 saloon: prices and specs revealed

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
New 395bhp Audi RS3 Sportback: prices and specs revealed

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
Bentley uncloaks new 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
Number of traffic police down a third over the last decade

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
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
Golden Steering Wheel Awards 2017: VOTE NOW!

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!
Mk8 Rolls-Royce Phantom launched 

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
“As an engine supplier in F1, Honda is an embarrassment”

“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
Porsche confirms 2019 Formula E entry as LMP1 programme ends

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
New Volkswagen Transporter petrol models arrive

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
Petrol and diesel ban exposes holes in Govt understanding

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
Self-parking car park demonstrated by Daimler and Bosch

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
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
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
UK car industry production down for third month in a row

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

‘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
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
Mercedes confirms Formula E entry for 2019/20 season

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