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Lexus Sports Yacht Concept takes Lexus to the high seas

Lexus Sports Yacht Concept takes Lexus to the high seas
One-off concept sports yacht boasts two 5.0-litre V8 engines, 885bhp and seamlessly bonded upper deck and hull.
Detroit Motor Show 2017: news round-up

Detroit Motor Show 2017: news round-up
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the first big new car event of 2017. Here's a round-up of the biggest news
New Mercedes GLA facelift: prices and specs revealed

New Mercedes GLA facelift: prices and specs revealed
Updated Mercedes GLA crossover arrives at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show, priced from £25,880
'Detroit and CES 2017 show how our world is changing'

'Detroit and CES 2017 show how our world is changing'
The Detroit Motor Show hasn't lost its vigour but tech shows like CES are quickly becoming crucial for car brands, says Graham Hope
Tesla hires veteran Apple developer to lead Autopilot team

Tesla hires veteran Apple developer to lead Autopilot team
Chris Lattner - responsible for the Swift programming language - joins electric car company Tesla after more than a decade at Apple.
Rinspeed Oasis concept on show with ride-sharing tech

Rinspeed Oasis concept on show with ride-sharing tech
Swiss firm Rinspeed show off its Oasis self-driving concept car at Detroit, and it features a small garden plot
Honda Civic Type R Black Edition ends Mk9 Civic production

Honda Civic Type R Black Edition ends Mk9 Civic production
Limited edition hot Civic marks the end of the road for the ninth generation Civic, ahead of new model appearing later this year
New Samsung EV battery gets 310-mile charge in 20 minutes

New Samsung EV battery gets 310-mile charge in 20 minutes
New fast charging, long range battery tech from Samsung will be ready for production EVs in 2021.
VW ID family set to grow with more concepts in coming months

VW ID family set to grow with more concepts in coming months
Two or three more Volkswagen ID concepts are coming in the next few months, ahead of 2020 EV launch
New Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe joins the range in Detroit

New Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe joins the range in Detroit
Racier new Mercedes GT C Coupe follows on from GT C Roadster, while regular AMG GT range also receives upgrades for 2017
VW's MOIA brand could get I.D. Buzz as its first model

VW's MOIA brand could get I.D. Buzz as its first model
Volkswagen's I.D. Buzz Detroit concept could become the first model for the MOIA mobility brand
Infiniti QX50 Concept makes debut at Detroit

Infiniti QX50 Concept makes debut at Detroit
New mid-sized Infiniti QX50 SUV concept unveiled at Detroit, showcasing the brand's new VC-T petrol engine
Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept revealed at 2017 Detroit show

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept revealed at 2017 Detroit show
Driverless Vmotion 2.0 is a tech-fest saloon that previews Nissan's 'ProPILOT' autonomous driving future
Trumpchi GS7 revealed at Detroit Motor Show

Trumpchi GS7 revealed at Detroit Motor Show
Chinese brand GAC shows its new Trumpchi SUV in the US for the first time, but it won't come to the UK
New 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe revealed in Detroit

New 2017 Mercedes E-Class Coupe revealed in Detroit
Mercedes’ stylish E-Class Coupe takes bow at Detroit and starts from £40,135 with first deliveries commencing in April
CES 2017: car news round-up

CES 2017: car news round-up
The 2017 Consumer Electronics Show offered up plenty of tech for car lovers - here's our roundup of the important car tech
Electric Kia Stinger GT to rival Tesla Model 3

Electric Kia Stinger GT to rival Tesla Model 3
New Kia Stinger GT car is ready for battery tech, but diesel and four-wheel drive will be added first
New sporty Porsche 911 GTS versions unveiled

New sporty Porsche 911 GTS versions unveiled
Porsche 911 GTS models will arrive in March, and be available in Coupe, Cabriolet and Targa variants
'Commuters need reminding that cars are strike-free'

'Commuters need reminding that cars are strike-free'
Strikes involving rail conductors, postal workers and Argos staff brewed a season of badwill, but Mike Rutherford has a suggestion
New drink-drive figures show gender imbalance

New drink-drive figures show gender imbalance
Drink-drive stats show men outnumber women by four to one, but female offenders get shorter average bans than males
Crazy Jaguar 1+1 hints at brand’s EV future

Crazy Jaguar 1+1 hints at brand’s EV future
Exclusive images of slimline premium Jaguar 1+1 electric car for crowded cities, which could arrive in the 2020s
"We have much to look forward to from homegrown carmakers"

"We have much to look forward to from homegrown carmakers"
It's not like the seventies anymore; UK car makers are in rude health and there's lots more to come, says Graham Hope
Bad driving adds £562 a year to fuel bills 

Bad driving adds £562 a year to fuel bills
New study finds drivers with aggressive driving styles visit fuel pumps nearly twice as often as those who drive sensibly
Extreme 700bhp Bentley Continental GT Supersports blasts in

Extreme 700bhp Bentley Continental GT Supersports blasts in
Official details of the "most extreme Bentley ever" revealed; new hardcore sports car reaches 209mph
BMW's HoloActive Touch interior revealed at CES 2017

BMW's HoloActive Touch interior revealed at CES 2017
Futuristic cockpit uses HUD technology to create holographic displays, complete with haptic feedback
Honda reveals NeuV concept with 'emotion engine' at CES 2017

Honda reveals NeuV concept with 'emotion engine' at CES 2017
Honda's 2017 Consumer Electronics Show NeuV concept is a boxy electric commuter, with self-driving capabilities and even its own emotions
Not shopping around for insurance costs young drivers £350

Not shopping around for insurance costs young drivers £350
Young drivers pay over £350 more for their car insurance by not shopping around for the cheapest policy
Panasonic's Autonomous Cabin Concept showcased at CES 2017

Panasonic's Autonomous Cabin Concept showcased at CES 2017
Futuristic interior concept demonstrates the interior of a driverless car with 4K touchscreen tables and novel materials
'Fat discounts on new cars are obligatory'

'Fat discounts on new cars are obligatory'
You, the consumer, owe it to yourself and your family not to pay full list price on a new car, says Mike Rutherford
360-degree auto braking and blind spot tech revealed at CES

360-degree auto braking and blind spot tech revealed at CES
Tech firm Valeo shows next generation safety tech, including 360 degree blind spot elimination, at Las Vegas tech show CES
Smart parking assistant trialled by Mercedes and Bosch

Smart parking assistant trialled by Mercedes and Bosch
Bosch reveals new concept to ease city parking at CES 2017 with pilot project underway with Mercedes
Audi working with NVIDIA to create self-driving AI cars

Audi working with NVIDIA to create self-driving AI cars
Audi's self-driving cars will be artificially intelligent when they arrive in 2020, using NVIDIA latest tech
New Hyundai Healthcare Cockpit revealed

New Hyundai Healthcare Cockpit revealed
Hyundai's new car interior tech monitors the driver and reacts in various ways to keep them more comfortable.
Hyundai and Cisco team-up to create 'ultimate connected car'

Hyundai and Cisco team-up to create 'ultimate connected car'
Hyundai has joined forces with IT giant Cisco to develop autonomous car technology and other advanced connected car features
Toyota Concept-i showcases in-car artificial intelligence

Toyota Concept-i showcases in-car artificial intelligence
Toyota's Concept-i CES show star is said to be built around the driver's needs with tech powered by new 'Yui' AI software
Bosch shows off cockpit of the future at CES 2017

Bosch shows off cockpit of the future at CES 2017
Tech-filled concept car is "a personal assistant on four wheels" thanks to haptic gesture controls and personalised driving setups