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Speed limiters and black boxes could soon be mandatory on all new cars

Published 28 February 2019
By James Allen
Speed limiters and data recorders could soon become mandatory on all new cars if new legislation is voted though the European Parliament.
Speed limiters and black boxes could soon be mandatory on all new cars
2019 Honda e Prototype: specs, electric range and details

2019 Honda e Prototype: all the details

Honda has confirmed its retro pure-electric city car will enter production before the end of the year.
Published 28 February 2019

What is the WLTP fuel economy and emissions test?

There was plenty of disruption in 2018 when the WLTP rules for new cars came into effect. But what are they and what does it mean for car buyers?
Published 28 February 2019

New Jag XE's rear view mirror is digital display

If you've just put your order in for a new BMW 3-series or Audi A4 you may want to look again at the Jaguar XE; the refreshed saloon has...
Published 26 February 2019
2019 Peugeot 208 and e-208: prices, details, electric range and on sale date

2019 Peugeot 208 and e-208: range, price and specs

A new Peugeot 208 will go on sale later this year — and, for the first time ever, you'll be able to order one with pure-electric power.
Published 26 February 2019
2019 BMW X5: prices, engines and specs

2019 BMW X5: prices, engines and specs

BMW claims it found the "winning formula" with the first-gen BMW X5. Has BMW refined and improved that recipe even further with this new version?
Published 26 February 2019

2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country review

Is the chunky-looking Volvo V60 Cross Country a niche too far, or the perfect half-way house between a estate car and a premium SUV?
Published 25 February 2019
Classic car electric conversions: is it sacrilege or future-proofing?

Classic car electric conversions: is it sacrilege?

Eco engineers are stripping combustion engines out of classic cars and replacing them with motors. Tiff Needell, Edd China and others debate.
Published 22 February 2019

Tesla rolls out Dog Mode and Sentry Mode

Though it's claimed to improve security, Tesla's Sentry Mode will likely appeal more to fans of the 1968 sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Published 21 February 2019
The Richard Porter Review: 2019 Volkswagen Touareg

The Richard Porter Review: 2019 Volkswagen Touareg

Jeremy Clarkson “literally couldn’t be bothered” to review the Volkswagen Touareg, so The Grand Tour's Richard Porter has tested the SUV instead.
Published 21 February 2019
Over 40% of motorists want older drivers to be banned

Many motorists want elderly drivers to be banned

It would appear that Prince Philip’s car crash in January this year has done nothing for the reputation of older drivers
Published 20 February 2019
Senna producer behind new Formula One series for Netflix

Senna producer behind new Formula One series

Formula One is coming to Netflix next month in a new 10-part documentary from Senna's Oscar-winning producer, James Gay Rees.
Published 20 February 2019