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Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe

Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe
Honda's latest small SUV has been revealed for the South American market, but the WR-V is not heading to the UK
Renault Kadjar Renaultsport to head hot SUV range

Renault Kadjar Renaultsport to head hot SUV range
Renault is planning hot Renaultsport versions of its Kadjar and Captur SUVs with the help of Nissan's NISMO tuning arm
"The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"

"The WCA shortlist shows that Germany and Japan still rule"
Mike Rutherford has been scrutinising the shortlist for the 2017 World Car Awards - and it's clear to him who the real global players are
Axe hovering over Toyota's Avensis

Axe hovering over Toyota's Avensis
The future of the Toyota Avensis family saloon is "under discussion" as sales continue to falter in the medium range sector
Electric cars could get priority at city road junctions

Electric cars could get priority at city road junctions
New clean air zones could be introduced in five UK cities under new proposals, allowing new road layouts to prioritise EVs
Autonomous cars will kill the SUV says VW boss

Autonomous cars will kill the SUV says VW boss
Popularity of SUVs likely to decrease with the arrival of self-driving cars, according to Volkswagen's head of design
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro adds more kit at no extra cost
New Lexus NX 300h Sport among latest Lexus range updates

New Lexus NX 300h Sport among latest Lexus range updates
Lexus has announced a handful of specification changes across its model range, including a new NX 300h Sport model
New Toyota Prius UK recall announced

New Toyota Prius UK recall announced
Toyota has announced recall of latest hybrid hatch over concerns electric parking brake could become inoperative
Minimum tyre tread depths: tyre makers in safety row

Minimum tyre tread depths: tyre makers in safety row
Michelin opposes a UK minimum tyre tread depth law change, claiming 1.6mm depth is ‘safe’. Others disagree
“Growth in the EV market isn’t matched by plug-in points”

“Growth in the EV market isn’t matched by plug-in points”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is falling in love with electric cars, but laments the lack of charging points
Suzuki and Toyota partner to chase European rivals

Suzuki and Toyota partner to chase European rivals
Toyota and Suzuki announce plans to merge R&D resources to help challenge rivals from Europe and the US. Toyota admits it is behind
Lexus CT200h hybrid hatch updated for 2017 

Lexus CT200h hybrid hatch updated for 2017
Lexus revises the CT200h range for 2017, bringing more equipment and rejigged trim levels
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 is a bike that can't fall over

BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 is a bike that can't fall over
BMW's latest futuristic concept is motorbike that is both a "digital companion" and an "analogue experience"
Mercedes autonomous cars will protect occupants first

Mercedes autonomous cars will protect occupants first
Save the owner or save the others? Mercedes says the answer to the million-dollar autonomous question is quite simple
DHL shuns VWs in favour of building its own electric vans

DHL shuns VWs in favour of building its own electric vans
The move has reportedly irritated the manufacturer, which previously supplied the service with diesel Caddy vans
Driverless cars on UK public trial for the first time 

Driverless cars on UK public trial for the first time
Pedestrianised areas of Milton Keynes have hosted the UK's first trial of autonomous car tech in a public space
Ford teases first part of fifty-strong SEMA line-up

Ford teases first part of fifty-strong SEMA line-up
Las Vegas show displays the best of the aftermarket, and Ford’s set the ball rolling with four crazy custom pick-ups
New Nissan GT-R Nismo to cost from £149,995

New Nissan GT-R Nismo to cost from £149,995
Nismo version of facelifted Nissan GT-R updated with carbon-fibre parts; now has more downforce than ever
Four-door Mahindra e2o Plus electric city car teased

Four-door Mahindra e2o Plus electric city car teased
New model to join Mahindra e2o range with four doors, as confirmed by teaser images
All-new Citroen C3 revealed: full details

All-new Citroen C3 revealed: full details
Funky new CItroen C3 builds on the success of the C4 Cactus with AirBumps and integrated dashcam
"McLaren is a hungry minnow; Apple is a bloated whale"

"McLaren is a hungry minnow; Apple is a bloated whale"
Mike Rutherford's not happy about losing the headphone jack from the iPhone, but he's even less impressed by rumours of a McLaren takeover
Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards

Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards
Peugeot could create a fast GTi version of its new 3008 SUV in a bid to push the range upmarket
Hardcore Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe spotted testing

Hardcore Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe spotted testing
Merc set to take aim at the BMW M4 GTS with its new Mercedes-AMG C 63 'R' coupe, and we've spotted it at the Nurburgring
Caterham and Harrods join up to announce Caterham Signature

Caterham and Harrods join up to announce Caterham Signature
New personalisation programme means that the £60k Caterham Seven has arrived, and you can pick it up a Harrods...
Nissan's 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors is finalised

Nissan's 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors is finalised
Following Mitsubishi's fuel economy test scandal, Nissan takes 34 per cent stake in its fellow Japanese manufacturer
Audi Q3 2017 range updates and Black Edition revealed

Audi Q3 2017 range updates and Black Edition revealed
Audi's small SUV gets range revamp with extra kit and minor exterior upgrades, plus a stylish new Black Edition
"The UK remains a great place to build cars"

"The UK remains a great place to build cars"
Despite Brexit casting doubt over car manufacturing in the UK, Steve Fowler's been talking to the organisations who insist all is well
Mercedes E-Class Estate and GLC Coupe: new engines on sale

Mercedes E-Class Estate and GLC Coupe: new engines on sale
Mercedes announces prices for new E200d, E350d and E43 AMG estate, while GLC 35d and 43 AMG variants join range
Hardcore Hyundai Santa Fe blasts into 2016 SEMA show

Hardcore Hyundai Santa Fe blasts into 2016 SEMA show
Hyundai teams with Rockstar Performance Garage to showcase trails-ready Santa Fe SUV at SEMA trade show
Overfinch Range Rover London and Manhattan editions

Overfinch Range Rover London and Manhattan editions
Exclusive versions of luxury SUV feature bespoke interiors with intricate wood marquetry – plus a price tag to match
New scheme will deliver fuel straight to your Bentley

New scheme will deliver fuel straight to your Bentley
Are you too busy (or lazy) to fuel your Bentley yourself? If you live in California, you're in luck...
Henessey VelociRaptor is a mad, mutant Ford Raptor pick-up

Henessey VelociRaptor is a mad, mutant Ford Raptor pick-up
With a massive power boost, brutal styling and two extra wheels the tuned Raptor is the ultimate in go-anywhere motoring
Kia cars to drive off and park themselves within 5 years

Kia cars to drive off and park themselves within 5 years
Autonomous self-parking tech will be available on new Kias by 2021 and we’ve seen it in action
UK Police make £1.6m on cars seized from uninsured drivers

UK Police make £1.6m on cars seized from uninsured drivers
Police in England and Wales have confiscated 22,594 vehicles from uninsured owners, some of which are sold or scrapped for extra revenue
New BMW i model previewed by patent images

New BMW i model previewed by patent images
BMW’s next i model could be a five-door hatchback rather than an SUV, after patent drawings leaked online