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Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level 

Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level
New flagship Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR models join the range priced from £23,600 and only available to UK customers.
France reverses decision to cut default speed limit from 90kmh to 80kmh

France reverses decision to cut default speed limit from 90kmh to 80kmh
French government reverses last year’s decision to cut the default speed limit by 10kmh on roads without separation barriers
5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled

5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled
Kia has recalled 5,020 hybrid and plug-in hybrid examples of the Niro in the UK due to an overheating issue in an electrical relay
Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge

Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge
Lack of public chargers for EVs leads to extension leads being used in order to charge at home, risking safety
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power

New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the brand’s first ever plug-in hybrid, combining Ferrari’s most powerful V8 ever with three electric motors
Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking

Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking
New national parking data standards will allow for smoother and easier payment methods to be employed at car parks across the UK
Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads

Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads
Last year saw the lowest number of uninsured drivers caught on the road since 2012, even though 2017, by contrast, saw the most
New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models
The first plug-in hybrid Ferrari is the SP90 Stradale, a V8 supercar, but electrification will work its way across Ferrari's range
Heathrow Airport plans £15 pollution charge

Heathrow Airport plans £15 pollution charge
Drivers dropping off passengers or parking at Heathrow Airport will have to pay up to £15 per day from 2022
Car hire companies ripping off drivers with excess waivers

Car hire companies ripping off drivers with excess waivers
Rental companies’ theft and damage excess prices add as much as 90 per cent to the total cost of hiring a car, research shows
NCPr made £2.44m from drivers with wrong change

NCPr made £2.44m from drivers with wrong change
NCP goes to court to argue that it shouldn’t have to pay VAT on near-£700,000 annual earnings from drivers not having the right change
New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched
The new limited Mercedes X-Class Element Edition pick-up features more standard equipment and a unique livery
New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered

New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered
A Hennessey Venom F5 roadster is currently under consideration as the firm starts building the first Venom F5 prototype
Disney road signs will teach children about road safety

Disney road signs will teach children about road safety
Special edition road signs featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck are available to download online
Facelifted Subaru Levorg GT Lineartronic announced

Facelifted Subaru Levorg GT Lineartronic announced
The Subaru’s WRX-based Levorg estate gets a fresh face, a new 2.0-litre flat-four engine and a CVT
New Audi A4 revealed with revised styling and new engines

New Audi A4 revealed with revised styling and new engines
The facelifted Audi A4 will take the fight to the BMW 3 Series and Jaguar XE with a new look and a raft of engine changes
Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade

Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade
The proportion of learner drivers passing the driving theory test has fallen 18 per cent in a decade, new data reveals
New Nissan NV250 small van revealed

New Nissan NV250 small van revealed
Small Nissan NV250 van is based on the Renault Kangoo and comes in a variety of styles with a five-year warranty
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipment
Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy

Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy
Some 12 million drivers are considering going electric with their next car – an increase of 7.5 million in two years
The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train

The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train
New research reveals peak-time rail travel is up to 13 times more expensive than equivalent journeys in a car
New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way

New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way
Electric Kia range-topper to be inspired by the Imagine concept, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
You can now print MoT certificates at home

You can now print MoT certificates at home
The DVSA has introduced a new system allowing MoT certificates to be printed at home, saving British motorists around £6 million a year
Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents

Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents
Thatcham Research releases new guidelines for recalibrating advanced driver assistance systems following a collision
Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV

Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV
Swiss start-up brand Piech has released some early design sketches and performance specifications for its upcoming all-electric models
Stunning all-electric MG E-motion coupe is coming to Britain by 2021

Stunning all-electric MG E-motion coupe is coming to Britain by 2021
Stylish two-door E-motion coupé, seen here in concept form, will be coming to the UK, MG bosses have confirmed
Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads

Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads
Ordnance Survey has teamed up with Intel-owned firm Mobileye to create a digital map of the country’s roads
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition
Mulliner has produced a special one-off Bentley Continental GT Convertible which pays homage to the German region of Bavaria
New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced

New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced
The limited edition Porsche 911 Speedster is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £211,599
SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year

SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year
Investigation compares average annual mileage and economy figures for SUVs against similar saloons, estates and hatchbacks
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in

Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in
The British firm’s latest special edition model adds a host of extra equipment and a unique colour palette to its compact performance SUV
New Lexus RC F facelift revealed

New Lexus RC F facelift revealed
UK prices for the new Lexus RC F coupe have been released , following its debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year
Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain

Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain
Jaguar Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium engine is now available in the Range Rover, with an MHEV system and electric supercharger
Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range

Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range
Poor sales and new emissions laws mean the Fiat Fullback pick-up truck has been axed from the Fiat model range
LDV unveils electric van

LDV unveils electric van
The new small electric LDV EV30 van leads the brand's expansion into the UK market
New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed
Rugged and rapid Ford Ranger Raptor arrives in the UK this summer