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New MG6 plug-in hybrid launched in China

New MG6 plug-in hybrid launched in China
Second-generation MG6 unveiled with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, and it could go on sale in the UK in 2018
Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s

Chinese Wey SUV will hit Europe in 2020s
Great Wall-owned Wey is eyeing European sales, with its first SUV due in the next five years
New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 spotted testing

New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 spotted testing
Porsche's most hardcore 718 Cayman will retain six cylinder power and the prototype GT4 is out on the road
Dallara Stradale sports car revealed

Dallara Stradale sports car revealed
The Italian racing constructor has previously helped develop the KTM X-Bow and Alfa 4C, but will now be going it alone
Gov't loses up to £107million as 755,000 vehicles go untaxed

Gov't loses up to £107million as 755,000 vehicles go untaxed
Rate of Vehicle Excise Duty evasion trebles from 0.6 per cent in 2013 to 1.8 per cent in 2017
Volvo owner Geely purchases flying car company

Volvo owner Geely purchases flying car company
Geely bosses confirm acquisition of Terrafugia; flying car company intends to build production model by 2019
RAESR Tachyon Speed electric hypercar launched

RAESR Tachyon Speed electric hypercar launched
California-based startup RAESR has unveiled its all-new Tachyon Speed hypercar, capable of a claimed 240mph top speed
755bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 launched

755bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 launched
The brand-new ZR1 is the fastest ever Corvette, with a 210mph top speed
Brabus 700 and 900 launched based on Mercedes S-Class

Brabus 700 and 900 launched based on Mercedes S-Class
Two variants have been produced by Brabus, with the models producing 691bhp and 888bhp respectively
Tesla Model S' lifetime CO2 can exceed petrol supermini's

Tesla Model S' lifetime CO2 can exceed petrol supermini's
Lifecycle CO2 emissions of Model S higher than Mitsubishi Mirage’s when run in US Midwest, though results differ in other US locations
Uber 'flying taxis' to arrive in Los Angeles in 2020

Uber 'flying taxis' to arrive in Los Angeles in 2020
In-app taxi company partners with Nasa to develop 200mph autonomous drones for the four million LA inhabitants
Drivers want motorway pubs banned

Drivers want motorway pubs banned
Survey finds motorway pubs unpopular with drivers, who'd rather see big-name supermarkets set up shop
Bling! Gold-trimmed Austin Healey with mink seats

Bling! Gold-trimmed Austin Healey with mink seats
An Austin-Healey 100-Six festooned with 24-karat gold and known as ‘Goldie’, is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in New York
Latest Euro NCAP results November 2017

Latest Euro NCAP results November 2017
SEAT Arona, VW T-Roc, Skoda Karoq, Vauxhall Crossland X, Volvo XC60, Citroen C3 Aircross and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gain five-star scores
Golden Steering Wheel 2017: winners revealed

Golden Steering Wheel 2017: winners revealed
Car buyers across Europe voted in the 2017 Golden Steering Wheel, and now we name the winners of the coveted awards…
Gap between official and real-world economy grows to 42%

Gap between official and real-world economy grows to 42%
Fresh research reveals average gap between quoted and real-world fuel consumption has risen from nine per cent in 2001 to 42 per cent today
Driving when tired is equivalent to driving when drunk

Driving when tired is equivalent to driving when drunk
Researchers from from UCLA and Tel Aviv University find “severe fatigue exerts a similar influence on the brain to drinking too much”
£1 million ATS GT supercar officially launched

£1 million ATS GT supercar officially launched
Only 12 examples will be made by the revived Italian marque from the 1960's, which made its debut at Salon Prive in August
Insurance industry calls on Government to clearly define autonomous cars

Insurance industry calls on Government to clearly define autonomous cars
Association of British Insurers lists 10 criteria it deems necessary for a car to be considered autonomous
Koenigsegg Agera RS is the new fastest car in the world

Koenigsegg Agera RS is the new fastest car in the world
Koenigsegg has claimed a new 277.9mph world production car speed record with its Agera RS hypercar. Watch the video.
Mitsubishi to launch new Ford Fiesta rival 

Mitsubishi to launch new Ford Fiesta rival
Mitsubishi Mirage replacement set to use Renault Clio platform and engines, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Gordon Murray Automotive announces new IGM supercar

Gordon Murray Automotive announces new IGM supercar
The aim of Gordon Murray Automotive is to design innovative bespoke vehicles tailored for unique customers
Volkswagen could apply for UK banking licence

Volkswagen could apply for UK banking licence
Volkswagen Group investigates UK banking licence to secure future ahead of post-Brexit regulatory changes
Uniti announce date for EV

Uniti announce date for EV
On 7 December, Uniti will unveil its £17,800 electric car ahead of the new model going on sale in early 2019
London Taxi Company appeal case

London Taxi Company appeal case
Court of Appeal upholds 2016 High Court ruling preventing the London Taxi Company from trademarking its shape
New 2018 Hyundai i30 N: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2018 Hyundai i30 N: UK prices and specs revealed
Hyundai's hot hatch available with 242bhp or 271bhp, and price tag undercutting key rivals
Lotus SUV images leak online

Lotus SUV images leak online
Lotus plans to introduce a lightweight crossover SUV in 2019, which coincides with the patented images leaked onto the web
Thousands of motorists removing diesel particulate filters

Thousands of motorists removing diesel particulate filters
DVSA figures reveal 1,800 diesel drivers have been caught without a DPF since 2014
Cars you may have missed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show

Cars you may have missed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
A look at some of the more unusual cars you may have missed at the Tokyo Motor Show
2,000 lorries a year crash into rail bridges

2,000 lorries a year crash into rail bridges
Network Rail launches campaign to stem tide of lorry ‘bridge bashing’, with each strike costing taxpayers £13,500 to fix
Subaru investigates unauthorised vehicle inspections

Subaru investigates unauthorised vehicle inspections
Uncertified staff said to have inspected cars at two Subaru factories in Japan; probe follows similar announcement from Nissan
Tokyo Motor Show 2017: news round-up, reveals and pictures

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: news round-up, reveals and pictures
The 2017 Tokyo Motor Show has seen all kinds of cars and concepts. Get the latest news here
Mitsubishi Electric EV Tokyo

Mitsubishi Electric EV Tokyo
The electric division of the Mitsubishi Group has created an autonomous EV concept called Emirai 4 and it's on show at Tokyo
Apollo Automobil launches £2 million IE hypercar

Apollo Automobil launches £2 million IE hypercar
The Chinese-backed Italian firm has unveiled the limited-run hypercar with a naturally aspirated 9,000rpm V12
No more Toyota diesels, says boss

No more Toyota diesels, says boss
Toyota is unlikely to introduce another new car with a diesel engine, the company’s boss has told Auto Express
Subaru launch limited edition S208 WRX STi

Subaru launch limited edition S208 WRX STi
Only 450 examples of the Subaru S208 WRX STi will be produced, exclusively in Japan