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"2016 is the year of the hybrid"

"2016 is the year of the hybrid"
With seemingly every manufacturer adding electric assistance, Steve Fowler says hybrids are the short-term route to big efficiency gains
Felix Dennis' Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Convertible on sale

Felix Dennis' Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Convertible on sale
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud owned by publisher and poet goes on sale for just shy of £400k
Lexus to launch "high-output" hydrogen luxury car by 2020 

Lexus to launch "high-output" hydrogen luxury car by 2020
Lexus previews hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain tech in LF-FC concept at Geneva 2016, showcasing LS successor
New Nissan NV300 van to replace Primastar

New Nissan NV300 van to replace Primastar
Nissan NV300 to go on sale later in the year, expected to share platform with Renault Trafic
Riversimple Rasa - a super-efficient hydrogen car from Wales

Riversimple Rasa - a super-efficient hydrogen car from Wales
Welsh firm Riversimple has high hopes for the Rasa, a 2-seat hydrogen fuel cell car capable of 250mpg
New Audi quattro with ultra technology tested

New Audi quattro with ultra technology tested
Audi thinks all-wheel drive cars can be green and its new 'quattro with ultra technology' sets out to prove it
A whole family of lightweight Alpine models on the way

A whole family of lightweight Alpine models on the way
Alpine is planning a range of models that stay true to the brand’s DNA with light weight and fun driving characteristics
New Lotus Elise Cup 250 is the fastest road-going Elise ever

New Lotus Elise Cup 250 is the fastest road-going Elise ever
Lotus unveils hardcore, limited-run Elise Cup 250 with 257bhp per tonne and 3.9-second 0-62mph time
New 2016 Mercedes E-Class: full details revealed

New 2016 Mercedes E-Class: full details revealed
New Mercedes E-Class takes the fight to BMW 5 Series and Jag XF, and we got to see it up close
Riversimple hydrogen car to be revealed this week

Riversimple hydrogen car to be revealed this week
A new hydrogen-powered car from Wales-based Riversimple has been teased ahead of a reveal on Wednesday
Aston Martin Vulcan owners receive track-day tutoring

Aston Martin Vulcan owners receive track-day tutoring
Owners of stunning track-only supercar benefit from world-class racing tuition to make the most out of their purchase
Insurers accused of raking in £7bn as payouts fall

Insurers accused of raking in £7bn as payouts fall
Latest figures claim insurers don't pass on savings as insurance payouts drop
Pre-reg sales rife in Europe as makers re-export for profit

Pre-reg sales rife in Europe as makers re-export for profit
True scale revealed of makers de-registering cars from one market to sell elsewhere in EU
BMW i8 gets exclusive new 'Protonic Red' edition

BMW i8 gets exclusive new 'Protonic Red' edition
BMW announces a limited-run Protonic Red version of the i8 supercar, with styling revisions inside and out
"Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"

"Toyota needs Daihatsu's cleverness in the small car sector"
Mike Rutherford thinks Daihatsu's bonkers ideas are what Toyota needs to compete in the booming city car segment
SEAT plans three new cars before 2017

SEAT plans three new cars before 2017
A Leon facelift, a new Ibiza and a smaller crossover SUV sitting below the new Ateca SUV will complete "phase one" of SEAT's expansion
BAC Mono updated with roomier cockpit

BAC Mono updated with roomier cockpit
There's still no space for an extra passenger or even any luggage, but the latest BAC Mono is roomier inside
Nissan release three Winter Warrior concepts

Nissan release three Winter Warrior concepts
Nissan reveals three tracked “Winter Warrior” concepts based on Pathfinder, Murano and X-Trail SUVs at the Chicago Motor Show
Official: the Cedar Rocket is the world's fastest log

Official: the Cedar Rocket is the world's fastest log
The ‘Cedar Rocket’ is no Beech buggy, but it has just taken the world record for the fastest motorised log
'Europe's car makers still have China in their sights'

'Europe's car makers still have China in their sights'
After a visit to Renault's new factory in Wuhan, expansion in China means sustainable growth for car makers, says Graham Hope
Jaguar E-Type brought back to life

Jaguar E-Type brought back to life
Classic Motor Cars brings back one of the most beautiful cars in the world, will go on display at the London Classic Car Show
UK drink-drive limit will not be lowered

UK drink-drive limit will not be lowered
The Department for Transport shoots down possibility of drink-drive limit reforms after news of a possible reduction in the limit broke out
60 years of Volvo estate cars

60 years of Volvo estate cars
Forget crossovers, for ultimate practicality the estate is still king and after 60 years building the things, nobody does estates like Volvo
BMW M2 Safety Car revealed with new M Performance Parts

BMW M2 Safety Car revealed with new M Performance Parts
BMW's MotoGP safety car revealed, featuring M Performance Parts that you can buy for your own M2
Bentley introduces Mulsanne Speed Beluga Edition

Bentley introduces Mulsanne Speed Beluga Edition
New Beluga edition of the Mulsanne Speed revealed by Bentley’s Mulliner division
Sportier new VW Golf SV R-Line confirmed for UK

Sportier new VW Golf SV R-Line confirmed for UK
Volkswagen adds R-Line styling and kit package to its Sportsvan MPV, available to order in mid-2016
James Hunt photo exhibition: 'Girls, Beer & Victory'

James Hunt photo exhibition: 'Girls, Beer & Victory'
Colourful British world champion's career celebrated in new London photo exhibition
New Subaru XV gets more efficient engines and extra kit

New Subaru XV gets more efficient engines and extra kit
Subaru XV updated for 2016 with new infotainment system and updated engines, with no price increase
$35.7m Ferrari 335 is the world's most expensive car

$35.7m Ferrari 335 is the world's most expensive car
1957 Ferrari 335 sold at Artcurial Motorcars auction in Paris for 35.7m but expensive car record in dispute
Peugeot 208 emitting 79g/km of CO2 now available

Peugeot 208 emitting 79g/km of CO2 now available
Peugeot's facelifted 208 1.6 BlueHDI diesel is now on sale in the UK, costing from £14,995
'Genesis needs 'Made in Britain' tag to help premium image'

'Genesis needs 'Made in Britain' tag to help premium image'
In order to truly rival Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce, Hyundai will need that desirable 'Made in Britain' tag, says Mike Rutherford
VW UK sales down nearly 14 per cent

VW UK sales down nearly 14 per cent
Dieselgate scandal finally reflected in VW sales figures as cars are ordered in 2015 are registered
Honda, Fiat and Chrysler recall 4.5million vehicles

Honda, Fiat and Chrysler recall 4.5million vehicles
Nearly 4.5million vehicles will be recalled due to potential airbag issues, 1.2million of these are in Europe
Fiat's 200bhp Abarth 500X hot crossover nearly ready

Fiat's 200bhp Abarth 500X hot crossover nearly ready
Performance-focused Abarth 500X crossover will join 124 Spider in new range of Fiat sports cars
New Mercedes SL priced from £73,805

New Mercedes SL priced from £73,805
Mercedes SL roadster gets mid-life update, will hit UK dealers in April 2016
White line lane markings could be axed from UK roads

White line lane markings could be axed from UK roads
New trials show that motorists slow down more on busy streets as a result of councils removing white lines