MINI is competing in the gruelling 2017 Dakar Rally, entering a beefed up John Cooper Works Rally variant of its Countryman.
Spherical Goodyear concept tyre wins design award
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies has given a GOOD DESIGN award in the category ‘Transportation’ to the Goodyear Eagle-360.
Volkswagen reveals limited GTI Clubsport Edition 40
With the iconic Golf GTI turning 40 in 2016, VW rounded off a year of celebrations with the unveiling of a ‘GTI Clubsport Edition 40’.
Crossover, Events, Family Car, News, SUV
Infiniti to unveil QX50 Concept in Detroit
Making its global premiere at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Infiniti QX50 Concept is said to showcase the brand’s vision for a next-generation mid-size premium SUV.
Consumer, News, Motorbike, Young Drivers
Learner drivers to be allowed on UK motorways
Transport Minister Andrew Jones has announced new plans allowing learner drivers on motorways before passing their driving test.
Autonomous, Electric, Family Car, News, MPV, People Carrier, Technology, Concept Car
VW teases new electric Camper van ahead of Detroit debut
Volkswagen will unveil a new I.D. family model at the Detroit Auto Show – and teaser images suggest it will be a new take on the classic VW Camper.
Classic car, Coupe, Events, News, Sports Car, Supercars
Miura heads to Spain where first Lamborghini supercar got its name
Lamborghini has rounded off events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Miura with a journey back to the roots of its moniker: “Back to the Name”.
Autonomous, Hybrid, News, Technology
Ford debuts latest autonomous development vehicle
Just in time for January’s big shows – CES in Las Vegas and the Detroit Auto Show – Ford is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle.
Luxury, Motorshow, News, Saloon
Lexus teases all-new LS saloon ahead of Detroit debut
BMW HoloActive Touch interior concept to debut at CES 2017
Making its debut next month at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), BMW’s HoloActive Touch system is said to offer a glimpse into the interior of the future.
Volkswagen hires new IT crowd
The VW Group is reinforcing its team with IT specialists and expanding its know-how in the fields of AI (artificial intelligence), big data, VR (virtual reality), smart production and connectivity.
Rolls-Royce goes Rock & Roll to support Teenage Cancer Trust
Roger Daltrey of The Who is the first British music legend to team up with Rolls-Royce to create a series of highly exclusive cars, celebrating the marque’s long-standing relationship with the world of Rock & Roll.
Honda builds 100-millionth car
Citroën reveals new C3 WRC challenger
With less than a month before the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) gets underway at Rallye Monte Carlo, Citroën Racing has unveiled its new C3 WRC in Abu Dhabi.
Family Car, MPV, News, People Carrier
Mercedes V-Class Marco Polo camper van on sale now
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo camper van is available to order now, with first UK deliveries beginning in the Spring of 2017.
Coupe, Design, News, Supercars, Sports Car
McLaren expands MSO options range for 12C and 650
Owners of McLaren Super Series cars can now give them a revamp with a range of MSO (McLaren Special Operations) Defined accessories.
Autonomous, City Car, Electric, News, Technology
GM to kick off autonomous vehicle production in Michigan
General Motors has confirmed production of its next generation of autonomous test vehicles at the Orion Township assembly plant, beginning in early 2017.
Coupe, Hypercar, News, Sports Car, Supercars
Lamborghini Veneno makes UK showroom debut
For the very first time, the ultra-rare Veneno Coupe will be appearing in the UK capital at H.R. Owen’s Lamborghini London Showroom over the Christmas holidays.
Coupe, Grand Tourer, Sports Car, News
Forthcoming GT will be the fastest-accelerating Kia ever
Set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show, Kia's new GT promises 0-100km/h acceleration in a shade over 5 seconds.
Škoda upgrades Octavia Scout for 2017
Škoda’s off-road Estate - the Octavia Scout - has been reworked with new technology and equipment for 2017.