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Fiat 500 3+1 could be set for the UK

Fiat 500 3+1 could be set for the UK
Fiat’s recently revealed 500 3+1, with a single rear door, could go on sale in the UK
Existing Fiat 500 range to be rebranded

Existing Fiat 500 range to be rebranded
Fiat confirms its iconic city car will be renamed Classic ahead of all-electric 500 launch
Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices

Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices
Around half a million FCA-engined vehicles in England and Wales could be affected by diesel emissions scandal, says law firm
New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed

New Mercedes A-Class Exclusive Edition revealed
Two new trim-levels have been launched for the Mercedes A-Class hatchback, both of which come with a more generous level of standard equipment
Audi A3 owner's manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings

Audi A3 owner's manual is longer than The Lord of the Rings
Study reveals how different car owner's manuals compare with famous novels in terms of length and the time it takes to read them
New Fiat Panda facelift gains Sport model as part of nip-tuck

New Fiat Panda facelift gains Sport model as part of nip-tuck
The Fiat Panda has been overhauled for 2020, with a new infotainment display part of the package alongside a new look trim structure
New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released

New 2020 Fiat 500 EV: UK prices and specs released
The new Fiat 500 electric city car will go on sale this December, with a starting price of £19,995 and up to 199 miles of range depending on battery
New Torsus Praetorian School Bus is £330,000 off-road specialist

New Torsus Praetorian School Bus is £330,000 off-road specialist
Off-road specialist has unveiled a new variant of the Torsus Praetorian, designed to ferry kids over the world’s most inhospitable school runs
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTD on sale in the UK now

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTD on sale in the UK now
New diesel-powered Volkswagen GTD completes GT-badged lineup – and it has a starting price of £32,790
Private parking firms want to start clamping again

Private parking firms want to start clamping again
Cowboy clampers could make a comeback if the Government grants private clamping firms’ requests
BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition models unveiled

BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition models unveiled
Production of BMW X5 and X6 M Competition First Edition models will be limited to just 250 units each
British F1 icon Vanwall returns with reborn 1958 racers

British F1 icon Vanwall returns with reborn 1958 racers
Vanwall will build a continuation series of its race-winning 1958 Formula One car – although production will be limited to just six units
Gulf-liveried McLaren Elva unveiled for Goodwood SpeedWeek

Gulf-liveried McLaren Elva unveiled for Goodwood SpeedWeek
McLaren Elva has just renewed its partnership with Gulf Oil – so to mark the occasion, the brand has painted its most striking car in an iconic livery…
New Lotus Evija makes appearance at Goodwood SpeedWeek

New Lotus Evija makes appearance at Goodwood SpeedWeek
Upcoming all-electric Lotus Evija hypercar will tackle the Goodwood circuit, alongside a range of classic Lotus race cars
Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915

Facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan: prices start from £24,915
The lower echelons of the tweaked Volkswagen Tiguan range are available to order, but we’ll have to wait a few months for the 316bhp R model and PHEV
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BMW adds Android Auto to 750k cars in huge iDrive software update

BMW adds Android Auto to 750k cars in huge iDrive software update
BMW is installing the latest OS 7 operating system to its iDrive infotainment systems over-the-air, bringing new functionality to three quarters of a …
BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models

BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models
BMW’s engineers have identified a problem with PHEV battery packs, which could result in a short circuit and potentially cause a fire
New Car Awards 2020: the winners

New Car Awards 2020: the winners
Against all odds, the car industry has produced some great new cars in 2020. These are the very best...
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Honda Jazz and Skoda Superb iV commended
Hot Hatch of the Year 2020: Honda Civic Type R

Hot Hatch of the Year 2020: Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is the 2020 Auto Express Hot Hatch of the Year, with the Ford Focus ST and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S commended
Large SUV of the Year 2020: SEAT Tarraco

Large SUV of the Year 2020: SEAT Tarraco
The SEAT Tarraco is the 2020 Auto Express Large SUV of the Year, with the Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq commended
Pick-up of the Year 2020: Ford Ranger

Pick-up of the Year 2020: Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is the 2020 Auto Express Pick-up of the Year, with the Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux commended
Convertible of the Year 2020: MINI Cooper Convertible

Convertible of the Year 2020: MINI Cooper Convertible
The MINI Cooper Convertible is the 2020 Auto Express Convertible of the Year, with the Audi A5 Cabriolet and Mazda MX-5 commended
Van of the Year 2020: Ford Transit Custom

Van of the Year 2020: Ford Transit Custom
The Ford Transit Custom is the 2020 Auto Express Van of the Year, with the Vauxhall Combo and Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 commended
Mid-size SUV of the Year 2020: Ford Kuga

Mid-size SUV of the Year 2020: Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga is the 2020 Auto Express Mid-size SUV of the Year with the Skoda Karoq and Toyota RAV4 commended
Estate Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia Estate

Estate Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia Estate
The Skoda Octavia Estate is the 2020 Auto Express Estate Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate commended
Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911

Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is the 2020 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Audi RS 6 Avant and Ferrari F8 Tributo commended
Large Premium SUV of the Year 2020: BMW X5

Large Premium SUV of the Year 2020: BMW X5
The BMW X5 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium SUV of the Year, with the Land Rover Discovery and Porsche Cayenne commended
Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur

Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur
The Renault Captur is the 2020 Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, with the Ford Puma and Kia Soul EV commended
Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van

Amazon and Rivian team up for new electric delivery van
Amazon aims to have 10,000 Rivian made electric delivery vans on the road by 2022
New 2020 Volkswagen California Beach 6.1 revealed

New 2020 Volkswagen California Beach 6.1 revealed
Volkswagen California Transporter Beach comes with seating for six and a mini kitchen
London van scrappage scheme ended

London van scrappage scheme ended
Scheme which allowed van drivers in London to trade pre-Euro 6 vehicle for ULEZ-compliant models comes to an end
Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon and RC coupe all to be axed in the UK

Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon and RC coupe all to be axed in the UK
Imports Lexus CT, IS and RC models to Europe will cease, but sales will continue through existing stock
New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed
Kia Stonic is available to order now, sporting a new infotainment system and 48-volt mild-hybrid power
New £765,000 Aston Martin V12 Speedster put through paces before 2021 launch

New £765,000 Aston Martin V12 Speedster put through paces before 2021 launch
British brand’s Q Division using prototype of the 690bhp Aston Martin V12 Speedster supercar to complete the final touches
Nearly one in five young motorists make video calls when driving 

Nearly one in five young motorists make video calls when driving
Proportion of people using handheld mobile phone behind the wheel reaches four-year high, with video calls an increasing problem