Zipcar to provide Uber drivers with cars in new deal

Zipcar to provide Uber drivers with cars in new deal
Limited to just 20 cars in the US city of Boston for the moment, the deal could lead to larger co-operation between the two firms
2017 BMW M2 facelift spotted out on the road

2017 BMW M2 facelift spotted out on the road
Spy shots suggest only minor design tweaks for mid-life update, as 2 Series coupe goes under the knife for 2017
2017 BMW 2 Series spied with minor design tweaks

2017 BMW 2 Series spied with minor design tweaks
Spy shots reveal new hexagonal LED headlights are on the way, alongside minor front apron alterations
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
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.
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
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'
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.
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
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.
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
New Tesla Model S and Model X 100D add extra range

New Tesla Model S and Model X 100D add extra range
New Tesla Model S 100D gets official range of 393 miles, while new cars undercut P100D variants by a significant amount
2017 Shelby Mustang Super Snake blasts in with up to 740bhp

2017 Shelby Mustang Super Snake blasts in with up to 740bhp
New Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary takes the Ford Mustang and turns everything up to 11.
Facelifted 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible breaks cover

Facelifted 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible breaks cover
Drop-top version of refreshed Ford muscle car arrives on the scene with engine upgrades and new cabin tech
Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition marks end of production

Hennessey Venom GT Final Edition marks end of production
Final ever 1,451bhp Venom GT gets special blue paint finish and $1.2 million price tag
Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition introduces new Alfa SUV

Alfa Romeo Stelvio First Edition introduces new Alfa SUV
Limited edition version of Alfa Romeo's Stelvio SUV revealed, with 276bhp, a whole load of kit and a price tag around £52k
Revised BMW 4 Series arrives with a new look and more kit

Revised BMW 4 Series arrives with a new look and more kit
Facelifted BMW 4 Series gains design tweaks more technology and M Performance upgrades
New facelifted 2017 BMW M4 revealed

New facelifted 2017 BMW M4 revealed
BMW updates M4 Coupe with new LED lights, slight styling revisions, plus new options in the cabin
Airbus to test autonomous 'flying car' prototype in 2017

Airbus to test autonomous 'flying car' prototype in 2017
Airbus group CEO Tom Enders reveals prototype 'flying car' with autonomous technology could be tested by year's end
Tesla Model S Electric GT race car does 0-60mph in 2s

Tesla Model S Electric GT race car does 0-60mph in 2s
Race prepared Model S saloon gets uprated electric motor for 778bhp and claimed two-second 0-60mph dash
Tesla reveals Supercharger access prices for new owners

Tesla reveals Supercharger access prices for new owners
New Teslas from 15 January onwards won't get lifetime free access, plus Tesla announces new idle penalty fee
New Avatar Roadster sportscar with Focus RS engine revealed

New Avatar Roadster sportscar with Focus RS engine revealed
Two versions of new Devon based two-seater to go on sale this spring, with 250bhp or 350bhp.
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
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.
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.
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