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Tesla's data is a big head start to full car autonomy

Tesla's data is a big head start to full car autonomy
VW boss Dr Herbert Diess says Tesla's millions of miles of autonomous driving data give it a big lead in the race to driverless cars
Parking vigilantes earn £10 by reporting illegal parking

Parking vigilantes earn £10 by reporting illegal parking
A new app that lets users earn £10 by reporting illegally parked cars to authorities faces criticism from motoring organisations
Skoda Octavia vRS 245 to blast in with 242bhp at Geneva

Skoda Octavia vRS 245 to blast in with 242bhp at Geneva
Skoda ups the ante on the Octavia with hottest version of hatchback and estate ever, packing 242bhp.
BMW i8 gets Protonic Frozen Black special edition

BMW i8 gets Protonic Frozen Black special edition
Black-all-round BMW i8 coming to Geneva, with bright yellow Protonic special edition to launch later this year
It lives! Range Rover Reborn resurrects 1970s original

It lives! Range Rover Reborn resurrects 1970s original
Range Rover Reborn has been created by Land Rover Classic, with 10 examples of the original 1970s three-door car to be built
Citroen C3 GTi could be on the way to rival the Fiesta ST

Citroen C3 GTi could be on the way to rival the Fiesta ST
New sporty Citroen C3 being considered, but the performance model would still focus on comfort and refinement
'A new era for Formula One is welcome news for car fans'

'A new era for Formula One is welcome news for car fans'
F1 is under new management and is on the brink of a new era - one we should all be excited about, says Graham Hope
New 2017 VW Golf: prices and specs announced 

New 2017 VW Golf: prices and specs announced
New Mk7.5 Volkswagen Golf on the way, with revised engines and significant tech upgrades but its costs less than the old one
Uber and Mercedes team up to deliver autonomous taxis

Uber and Mercedes team up to deliver autonomous taxis
Self-driving taxis are a feasible reality, after Mercedes announces partnership with Uber
Volkswagen is now the biggest car manufacturer in the world

Volkswagen is now the biggest car manufacturer in the world
The Volkswagen Group and its associated brands have overtaken Toyota as the largest carmaker in the world
McLaren reveals next-gen powertrain tech tie-up with BMW

McLaren reveals next-gen powertrain tech tie-up with BMW
McLaren to lead six-party project into developing technology for cleaner, more powerful next-generation powertrains
Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X takes 4x4 premium

Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X takes 4x4 premium
New range-topping version of Toyota's SUV includes a games console setup and a suite of driver assists, but a Range Rover Sport price.
Rolls Royce Phantom checks out with final one-off special

Rolls Royce Phantom checks out with final one-off special
Production of current generation Rolls Royce Phantom ends after 13 years with a unique, ocean liner inspired send-off.
Audi TT TDI diesel gains quattro all-wheel-drive

Audi TT TDI diesel gains quattro all-wheel-drive
Diesel TT gets extra grip with optional quattro all-wheel-drive, plus S-tronic dual clutch transmission as standard.
New Mercedes-AMG GLC 63: Coupe variant caught on camera

New Mercedes-AMG GLC 63: Coupe variant caught on camera
Disguised test mules for V8-powered SUV hit the road and snow with design tweaks, ahead of release later this year.
Honda and GM to mass produce new hydrogen fuel cell system

Honda and GM to mass produce new hydrogen fuel cell system
Honda and General Motors join forces to set-up new Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC operation in Detroit
New 2017 Kia Rio: full prices and specs revealed

New 2017 Kia Rio: full prices and specs revealed
Kia has lofty ambitions for its new supermini, on sale now in the UK. We've got all the prices and engine details right here.
Audi reveals personalised paint etching tattoos for R8

Audi reveals personalised paint etching tattoos for R8
Power blasting technique leaves behind permanent etching in paintwork, and will be an option on other Audis soon.
Nissan Leaf hearse offers environmentally friendly last trip

Nissan Leaf hearse offers environmentally friendly last trip
Want your last journey to be as environmentally friendly as possible? One UK funeral director thinks there's a market for an 'Eco-Hearse'
"Lack of recharging infrastructure is holding back EVs"

"Lack of recharging infrastructure is holding back EVs"
Mike Rutherford finds EVs reliable, fun, and satisfying to drive - so why aren't people flocking to buy them?
Audi to target Mercedes CLA with sharp new A3 Coupe

Audi to target Mercedes CLA with sharp new A3 Coupe
New Audi A3 Coupe to take range up a class, and exclusive images show look of the A5 Sportback’s baby brother
Aston Martin Vanquish S gets Volante drop-top treatment

Aston Martin Vanquish S gets Volante drop-top treatment
Soft top convertible roofed Volante adds more drama to Aston's new 595bhp Vanquish S.
Free TV coverage tops poll as we ask what F1 fans want most

Free TV coverage tops poll as we ask what F1 fans want most
Our poll reveals that racing fans want to be able to watch F1 races on free-to-air TV, as new ownership heralds the next era of F1
Aesthetics A sculpture previews next-gen Mercedes design

Aesthetics A sculpture previews next-gen Mercedes design
Mercedes hints at much smoother lines and rounder grilles on its next generation small car line-up
New Nissan Z-car concept gearing up for Tokyo 2017 

New Nissan Z-car concept gearing up for Tokyo 2017
Nissan is building a new Z that German rivals will find hard to catch. A concept is due this year and it'll go on sale in 2019
'Electric cars must be made more affordable'

'Electric cars must be made more affordable'
Andy Palmer looks at how we can end the perception that electric cars are for the elite
DiRT 4: latest rally game in popular series announced

DiRT 4: latest rally game in popular series announced
DiRT 4 officially announced by Codemasters with Petter Solberg and Kris Meeke working on the title
Updated 2017 BMW M3 breaks cover

Updated 2017 BMW M3 breaks cover
BMW quietly updates its hot small saloon with the new nose and headlights from the facelifted M4.
New 2017 Honda Civic: pics, specs, price and release date

New 2017 Honda Civic: pics, specs, price and release date
New tenth-generation Civic starts from £18,235 - we've got full technical info and exclusive interviews with bosses
UK car production hits 17-year high but investment falls

UK car production hits 17-year high but investment falls
SMMT figures reveal UK is on course to beat the all-time record for car manufacturing but Brexit threats loom large
New 2017 Skoda Octavia: full prices and specs revealed

New 2017 Skoda Octavia: full prices and specs revealed
Order books open for facelifted Skoda Octavia, featuring a new look, new tech, and a more powerful vRS variant.
'More ways to buy cars should mean more satisfied customers'

'More ways to buy cars should mean more satisfied customers'
Car manufacturers are working hard to make the buying process more convenient - something that's long overdue, says Graham Hope
Ford Mustang only gets two stars in Euro NCAP safety tests

Ford Mustang only gets two stars in Euro NCAP safety tests
Ford's muscle car scores particularly poorly for child occupant safety and equipment, though new 2018 model should fare better
Overseas supercar buyers bag Brexit bargains as pound drops

Overseas supercar buyers bag Brexit bargains as pound drops
High-end dealer reports surge in European buyers, making savings of up to 20 per cent due to the weaker pound
Brexit results in less investment in UK car industry

Brexit results in less investment in UK car industry
Motor industry trade body the SMMT predicts less investment by automotive companies in the UK due to uncertainty associated with Brexit