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BMW i3 and Nissan Note miss out on five-star Euro NCAP rating

* Nissan Note hatchback and electric BMW i3 don't achieve top NCAP rating * Both score a four-s..

Tom Webster, Wed Nov 27 2013

Nissan Leaf buyers get access to other models

* Owners get 14 days’ access to other models each year * Free rapid charging at dealers and at..

Ed Callow, Tue Nov 26 2013

Volvo V60 Polestar edition announced

* Volvo announces performance editions of V60 and S60 * Only the V60 to come to the UK * On..

Tom Webster, Tue Nov 26 2013

Renault to double EV range and halve CO2 emissions

* Battery tech improvements will double EV range * Renault Zoe electric car could drive for 160..

Richard Bremner, Mon Nov 25 2013

Honda Civic Tourer prices announced

* New estate has class-leading boot space * Offered with two engines in four trim levels * A..

Ed Callow, Mon Nov 25 2013

BMW i3 video road test

* BMW's i3 is available as a pure electric or range extender * On sale now; pricing starts at £2..

Tom Webster, Mon Nov 25 2013

Honda launches Juke rival in Tokyo

* Honda launches compact crossover in Japan * Based on next-gen Jazz supermini * Due in UK f..

Nigel Donnelly, Mon Nov 25 2013

Renault plans plug-in hybrids for 2015

* Plug-in hybrid concept due next year * Production models will include Captur and Clio * New..

Richard Bremner, Fri Nov 22 2013

2014 Land Rover Discovery review

* Revised Discovery driven in the UK * Tweaked looks and lower emissions * On sale now, pric..

Steve Huntingford, Fri Nov 22 2013

Volkswagen aims to be biggest electric car maker

* Volkswagen wants to lead the way in electric car technology * Doesn't see an immediate future..

Tom Webster, Thu Nov 21 2013

Mazda: 'We don't need hybrids'

* Firm says it can beat EU targets with petrol and diesel * 30% cuts in CO2 emissions with regul..

Emma Butcher, Thu Nov 21 2013

2013 Los Angeles motor show - our star cars

* Our pick of the cars at the LA motor show * All likely to be coming to the UK * Includes mod..

Tom Webster, Thu Nov 21 2013

Yamaha unveils Motiv.e city car concept at Tokyo motor show

* Two-seater city car * Emphasis on driver appeal * Rear-engine, rear-drive configuration des..

Nigel Donnelly, Thu Nov 21 2013

2014 Lexus CT200h revealed

* Revised CT200h introduced at Guangzhou show * CO2 emissions drop across the range * Revised..

John McIlroy, Thu Nov 21 2013

Next Freelander joins Discovery 'family'

* All-new Freelander becomes 'mini Disco' * Seven-seater option and more space * Full-size D..

Chas Hallett, Thu Nov 21 2013

Nissan IDx Freeflow and Nismo concepts revealed

* Concepts showcase new development strategy * Products could be 'co-created' with customers *..

Ed Callow, Thu Nov 21 2013

Mercedes GLA45 AMG revealed

* Show car previews ultra-fast baby SUV * 355bhp engine; 0-62mph in 'under five seconds' * O..

John McIlroy, Wed Nov 20 2013

Get your car ready for winter

* How to stay safe on the road * Avoiding common problems with common sense * Simple advice to..

Nigel Donnelly, Wed Nov 20 2013

New Mitsubishi models previewed in Tokyo

* Next new Mitsubishi car is ASX replacement * Will be offered with plug-in hybrid engine * Ne..

Ed Callow, Wed Nov 20 2013

2014 Mazda 3 gets brand's first hybrid

* Mazda 3 hybrid makes Tokyo debut * First hybrid engine for Mazda * Petrols and diesel smash..

Emma Butcher, Wed Nov 20 2013

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