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Black cabs to map London for future autonomous cars under new deal

Black cabs to map London for future autonomous cars under new deal
Virtual maps created by London taxis will pave way for future self-driving cars on the streets of the Capital
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer get 2018 updates
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Gran Tourer receive the same set of updates, including a tweaked design, cabin refresh and new engines
Police take inconsistent approach to monitoring drink drivers 

Police take inconsistent approach to monitoring drink drivers
Exclusive investigation reveals only some police forces place intelligence markers on all disqualified drivers’ cars
2018 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport: UK prices and specs revealed

2018 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport: UK prices and specs revealed
Shogun Sport returns to the UK this spring with a £36,905 starting price tag
UK electric and plug-in hybrid car sales hit record levels

UK electric and plug-in hybrid car sales hit record levels
EV and PHEV sales rose by 27 per cent in 2017 compared to previous year, as demand in south west England more than doubles
Suzuki Ignis and Vitara gain new special editions for 2018

Suzuki Ignis and Vitara gain new special editions for 2018
Suzuki starts 2018 with two new limited edition models, boasting additional kit and styling tweaks
New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115

New 2018 facelifted Honda Jazz on sale from £14,115
Updated Honda Jazz also features a new Sport model with 128bhp costing £17,155
Over half of new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid

Over half of new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid
Electrified cars now account for more than 50 per cent of total registrations in Norway, with generous subsidies cited as reason
Brussels low-emission zone targets older cars 

Brussels low-emission zone targets older cars
Older diesel cars effectively barred from entering Belgian capital, with petrols targeted from 2019
New 2018 Nissan Leaf goes on sale from £21,990

New 2018 Nissan Leaf goes on sale from £21,990
The new Mk2 Nissan Leaf electric car has a range of 235 miles - with a 310-mile model to follow - and advanced autonomous systems
Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans

Alfa’s new large SUV to spearhead electrification plans
New flagship Alfa Romeo SUV featuring a 400bhp mild hybrid powertrain on its way to sit above the Stelvio and rival the Audi Q7
EU court rules Uber a transport service 

EU court rules Uber a transport service
Judgement can’t be appealed and could bring tougher regulation, but Uber says it won’t be affected
Land Rover Discovery Commercial off-road van launched

Land Rover Discovery Commercial off-road van launched
Land Rover has replaced the rear seats in its new Discovery 5 with a 1,856-litre load bay
Renault ZOE Star Wars special edition revealed

Renault ZOE Star Wars special edition revealed
1,000 Renault ZOE Star Wars will be built for the French market only, and is based loosely on Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon
ESC wins major international royal award

ESC wins major international royal award
Electronic Stability Control awarded Prince Michael Premier Award for saving lives worldwide
Fiat Punto given zero-star Euro NCAP rating

Fiat Punto given zero-star Euro NCAP rating
Euro NCAP gives Punto zero per cent in safety assist category, contributing to its no-star overall score
Five stars for Jag F-Pace, Kia Stinger and Hyundai Kona

Five stars for Jag F-Pace, Kia Stinger and Hyundai Kona
Highest rating also awarded to new BMW 6 Series GT and Toyota Yaris, while Fiat scored first ever zero stars with its latest Punto
New 2018 Mercedes CLS: prices, specs and pics

New 2018 Mercedes CLS: prices, specs and pics
New Mk3 Mercedes CLS to start from £57,510, and will be available with two diesel engines and a single petrol option
ARES Project Panther revives 70’s icon De Tomaso Pantera

ARES Project Panther revives 70’s icon De Tomaso Pantera
Based on the Lamborghini Huracan, Project Panther combines modern engineering with classic 1970’s Italian flair
New 2021 baby MINI SUV shaping up

New 2021 baby MINI SUV shaping up
Second MINI SUV to join range, sitting below the Countryman, as Brit brand embraces electric future
Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport announced for UK

Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport announced for UK
Exclusive Mazda MX-5 Z-Sport is limited to 300 models, and comes with a red roof, 17-inch wheels and new leather trim
Maserati plans return to Formula One

Maserati plans return to Formula One
The Maserati Trident could be set to return to F1 for the first time since the 1950s as the brand plans to take over naming rights for Haas
City-focused REDS EV revealed

City-focused REDS EV revealed
Developed for Chinese megacities, the REDS EV can turn stationary traffic jams into office meetings
New DS 7 Crossback SUV: full details, prices and pics

New DS 7 Crossback SUV: full details, prices and pics
New DS 7 Crossback goes on sale in 2018, with a £50,000 hybrid model expected the following year
Spyker C8 Aileron signs-off with limited edition LM85

Spyker C8 Aileron signs-off with limited edition LM85
Spyker will build just three examples of the LM85, bringing an end to the C8 Aileron’s six years in production
BMW’s electric car future mapped out

BMW’s electric car future mapped out
BMW has revealed ambitions platform sharing plans that could see electrified cars make-up 25% of sales by 2025
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio: specs and pics

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio: specs and pics
Pricing is yet to be announced for Alfa Romeo's record-breaking Stelvio Quadrifoglio SUV ahead of its summer 2018 launch
Supermarkets launch Christmas petrol price war

Supermarkets launch Christmas petrol price war
Trio of big supermarket chains cut cost of fuel by 2p per litre; Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons vie for Christmas shoppers’ custom
BMW i8 Roadster unveiled alongside updated coupe

BMW i8 Roadster unveiled alongside updated coupe
BMW’s soft-top plug-in hybrid sports car was officially unveiled at the LA Motor Show and will cost £124,730
Subaru Ascent SUV launched for US market

Subaru Ascent SUV launched for US market
The boisterous SUV is Subaru’s largest ever vehicle, and was revealed at the LA Motor Show for the American market only
Shell joins fast-charging venture Ionity
Shell joins fast-charging venture Ionity
Shell has joined Ionity, a joint venture with global car brands to roll out fast-charging across Europe
New Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB: luxury SUV revealed

New Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB: luxury SUV revealed
Finished by JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations, the long wheelbase Range Rover SVAutobiography is the priciest Rangie yet
Jaguar Black Editions launched

Jaguar Black Editions launched
Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace, F-Type and XJ Black Edition specials arrives with Black Event savings at dealers this weekend
New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range

New Lexus RX 450h Sport shakes up RX range
Lexus has added a sporty new mid-grade option to the RX line-up, though only for the range-topping V6 hybrid model
New Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied

New Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied
A replacement for the Boxster Spyder is due next year, expected to feature increased output from a six-cylinder engine
Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives

Call to cut speed limits to protect horses' lives
Campaigners want lower speed limits in rural areas as 222 horses and 38 riders die in last seven years