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Watchdog: ‘Brand new’ CR-V was actually display model

Watchdog: ‘Brand new’ CR-V was actually display model
Steven fuming after unregistered Honda SUV was delivered with scratches and worn trim
China’s cheekiest copycat cars

China’s cheekiest copycat cars
Imitation is more than just flattery in the Chinese car market – it’s big business
2018 Bentley Continental GT arrives

2018 Bentley Continental GT arrives
Familiar yet fresh lines for new 207mph Bentley Continental GT, together with unique three-sided rotating display
Maserati Ghibli updated for 2017

Maserati Ghibli updated for 2017
Facelifted Ghibli to be available in GranLusso and GranSport trim
Offensive ‘67’ number plates banned by the DVLA

Offensive ‘67’ number plates banned by the DVLA
These are the new UK ‘67’ number plates the DVLA deemed too rude or potentially offensive to enter circulation
Volkswagen California XXL camper concept opens up

Volkswagen California XXL camper concept opens up
Fresh take on camper van format features a tall panoramic roof, pull-out wet room and smartphone control
Watchdog: Misfuel leaves ASX owner with £3k bill

Watchdog: Misfuel leaves ASX owner with £3k bill
Dismayed reader claims that ASX tank wasn’t properly drained after petrol mistake
Audi introduces new engine naming system

Audi introduces new engine naming system
Ascending numbers to describe power output of petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric engines
Next-gen Volkswagen Scirocco to make electric switch

Next-gen Volkswagen Scirocco to make electric switch
The new VW Scirocco – seen in our exclusive images – should be a 300bhp electric coupe with a range of up to 375 miles
New Ferrari Portofino launches - video

New Ferrari Portofino launches - video
Replacement for Ferrari California T takes 3.5 seconds to reach 62mph, features 591bhp 3.8-litre V8 and will hit 199mph
New electric Ariel Hipercar project promises 1,180bhp 

New electric Ariel Hipercar project promises 1,180bhp
1,180bhp four-wheel-drive electric supercar could be called Ariel Elektron and is “destined for full release in 2019”
New BMW M5: prices, performance, specs, release date & video

New BMW M5: prices, performance, specs, release date & video
BMW’s new M5 supersaloon features four-wheel drive, produces 592bhp, does 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds and costs £90k
Ford launches scrappage scheme for older petrols and diesels

Ford launches scrappage scheme for older petrols and diesels
Incentives of at least £2,000 will be offered; all trade-ins will be scrapped
Watchdog: Peugeot can’t crack the code to fix stricken RCZ

Watchdog: Peugeot can’t crack the code to fix stricken RCZ
Codes point to misfire, but stumped technicians can only erase them to get coupé going
Retro Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ concept a reality by 2022

Retro Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ concept a reality by 2022
Shown at Detroit earlier this year, the electric, autonomous I.D. BUZZ is set for production
Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet concept unveiled

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet concept unveiled
Mercedes returns to the famous Maybach brand with an all-electric concept shown off at Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach in California
One-off McLaren 720S designed for collector

One-off McLaren 720S designed for collector
Purple patch for McLaren Special Operations division
New Range Rover Evoque: exclusive images

New Range Rover Evoque: exclusive images
Next generation of popular luxury SUV, due 2019, to offer greater space, tech and scope for personalisation
BMW Z4 Concept showcases new roadster’s looks

BMW Z4 Concept showcases new roadster’s looks
Officially a “design study”, the new BMW Z4 Concept is thought to closely resemble the 2018 BMW Z4
Mercedes matches BMW’s £2,000 diesel trade-in bonus

Mercedes matches BMW’s £2,000 diesel trade-in bonus
Mercedes will give you £2,000 towards a new car in exchange for older diesel models
New Aston Martin Zagatos on the way

New Aston Martin Zagatos on the way
Speedster and Shooting Brake models will take the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato range to four models
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63: prices, specs and release date

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63: prices, specs and release date
Pricing has been announced for the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 SUV – the range starts at £68,920
2017 Ford GT: the complete story

2017 Ford GT: the complete story
Five drive modes, lightweight versions, top speed. Here’s all you need to know about the new Ford GT supercar.
New SsangYong Rexton SUV: prices, specs and release date 

New SsangYong Rexton SUV: prices, specs and release date
Seven-seat SUV priced from £27,500; offers off-road ability, strong towing credentials and value
Learner drivers to be allowed on motorways

Learner drivers to be allowed on motorways
Learners will be able to practise on motorways with approved instructors in dual-control cars from 2018
Infiniti Prototype 9 concept car debuts

Infiniti Prototype 9 concept car debuts
Rear-wheel-drive single-seat electric racer does 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds thanks to 148bhp motor
Black Edition adds subtle style to Renault Clio RS

Black Edition adds subtle style to Renault Clio RS
The Clio Renaultsport hot hatchback is now available in a distinctive Black Edition
Audi Q2 gets four-wheel-drive petrol model

Audi Q2 gets four-wheel-drive petrol model
Audi combines its quattro system with petrol power on the Q2 SUV for the first time
New emissions rules will change how options are sold

New emissions rules will change how options are sold
Forthcoming new emissions tests could spell the end of individual options
BMW offers diesel trade-in scheme 

BMW offers diesel trade-in scheme
Drive a pre-2005 diesel car and fancy a BMW or MINI? You can now get £2,000 towards the cost of a new model
Watchdog: Owner facing £3k bill over Jag’s rusty doors

Watchdog: Owner facing £3k bill over Jag’s rusty doors
Maker initially refuses to help even though corrosion started when XF was under warranty
Volkswagen Arteon: prices, specs and release date

Volkswagen Arteon: prices, specs and release date
VW’s sleek five-door coupe is priced from £34,305; Arteon will be offered with two trims and three engines from launch
Watchdog: Auto problem on VW Touareg can’t be fixed

Watchdog: Auto problem on VW Touareg can’t be fixed
Transmission changes itself, and Volkswagen UK admits it doesn’t know why
Audi RS3 Saloon: prices, specs and release date

Audi RS3 Saloon: prices, specs and release date
395bhp junior supersaloon goes from 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds, reaches 174mph and starts at £45,250
Peugeot-Citroen pledges Vauxhall “will remain British”

Peugeot-Citroen pledges Vauxhall “will remain British”
French car giant strikes encouraging note for Vauxhall takeover; pledges return to profitability by 2020
New BMW 3 Series set for 2018 launch

New BMW 3 Series set for 2018 launch
More tech, less weight for 2018 BMW 3 Series saloon