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Audi A4 range updated with new tech and Black Editions

Audi A4 range updated with new tech and Black Editions
Audi A4 Black Edition launched, plus cruise control and rear parking sensors made standard across brand’s range
Fiat 500L receives attention

Fiat 500L receives attention
New tech, aesthetics and names for Fiat’s characterful people carrier
New Lexus LC getting closer to UK shores

New Lexus LC getting closer to UK shores
Lexus announces production has started for European buyers of its swanky coupe
Digital driving licences coming to smartphones

Digital driving licences coming to smartphones
DVLA says “all going well” in development of electronic driving licence
Skoda Karoq range expansion already planned

Skoda Karoq range expansion already planned
The Karoq has only just been launched, but a hot vRS model and a plug-in hybrid are already under consideration
Liberal Democrats pledge to ban diesel car sales

Liberal Democrats pledge to ban diesel car sales
2025 deadline promised in Lib Dem election manifesto, alongside scrappage scheme
Watchdog: Owner takes issue with dealer’s clutch advice

Watchdog: Owner takes issue with dealer’s clutch advice
Repair recommendation given during recall work but RAV4 had recently been fixed
Electric Skoda sports car planned – exclusive images

Electric Skoda sports car planned – exclusive images
Company bosses confirm Skoda is investigating an EV performance model
BMW 1 and 2 Series updated

BMW 1 and 2 Series updated
Ageing BMWs rejuvenated with chrome, LED lights and new special-edition versions
Majority of drivers break 20mph limit

Majority of drivers break 20mph limit
Survey finds 52% of motorists struggle to stick to 20mph limits, with young drivers the worst offenders
Watchdog: Fiat owner left high and dry after independent fix

Watchdog: Fiat owner left high and dry after independent fix
Fiat won’t do repair under warranty after non-branded part is used by independent garage
Nissan X-Trail gets drone option pack

Nissan X-Trail gets drone option pack
Drone-equipped X-Trail X-Scape can capture your holiday highs on camera
Modern safety systems give learner drivers unfair advantage

Modern safety systems give learner drivers unfair advantage
Exclusive investigation finds protective tech provides learners with “additional assistance”
Mercedes SLC 180 pumps up the value

Mercedes SLC 180 pumps up the value
New entry-level SLC 180 poised to attract Mazda MX-5 buyers
Sub-£10K price for new entry-level Smart pure

Sub-£10K price for new entry-level Smart pure
Smart ForTwo and ForFour ranges expanded with low-cost pure versions
New 2017 SEAT Ibiza on sale now

New 2017 SEAT Ibiza on sale now
All-new five-door SEAT Ibiza boasts more space and new technology
Pricing announced for large Renault Koleos SUV

Pricing announced for large Renault Koleos SUV
Range starts at £27,500, rising to £34,200 for top-spec model
Road tax changes cause registrations slowdown

Road tax changes cause registrations slowdown
Rush to register cars before new VED rates results in April downturn; Fiesta still top seller
2017 SsangYong Korando: prices and specs released

2017 SsangYong Korando: prices and specs released
Facelift for mid-size SUV to keep pace with rivals
New Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate pricing and specs confirmed

New Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate pricing and specs confirmed
Standard version to cost £81k, more powerful E63 S £90k
Issue 3 of Carbuyer magazine on sale now

Issue 3 of Carbuyer magazine on sale now
The UK's 100 'most wanted' cars reviewed, plus in-depth buying advice
Nissan Signal Shield blocks mobile phones

Nissan Signal Shield blocks mobile phones
Concept aims to tackle distracted driving by jamming mobile coverage when phones are placed in central cubby
MINI Countryman Airtop tent pops up

MINI Countryman Airtop tent pops up
Roofbox expands into a tent for two, allowing you to sleep wherever you can park
New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway price and spec announced

New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway price and spec announced
Rugged version of estate model comes in top-spec Laureate trim
Bold looks for new Renault Captur – on sale now

Bold looks for new Renault Captur – on sale now
Upmarket style for new Renault Captur compact SUV; available now from £15,355
2017 Mazda CX-3 receives handling improvements

2017 Mazda CX-3 receives handling improvements
Popular SUV also gets tech and trim updates
New Volvo XC60 ready to roll

New Volvo XC60 ready to roll
Full pricing and details have been announced for the all-new Volvo XC60
Pay-as-you-go road-tax system proposed

Pay-as-you-go road-tax system proposed
AA president suggests motorists pay a penny or so for every mile travelled; fuel duty would drop to compensate
Most dangerous driving distractions revealed

Most dangerous driving distractions revealed
Sat navs, texting and chatty passengers are the most dangerous distractions while driving, a study shows
Fun-to-drive new Suzuki Swift will start from £11k

Fun-to-drive new Suzuki Swift will start from £11k
Latest version of Suzuki supermini on sale in June
Audi A1-rivalling Volvo V20 plotted

Audi A1-rivalling Volvo V20 plotted
Upmarket range of small cars will be loaded with kit and based on the larger V40
New Kia Picanto: prices, specs and release date

New Kia Picanto: prices, specs and release date
Kia’s new city car starts at £9,450; all-new 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine due later in 2017
Watchdog: Clutch failure raises questions on warranty

Watchdog: Clutch failure raises questions on warranty
Astra needed new clutch after two years, but reader disputes it was ‘wear and tear’
New car buyers value excitement over the environment

New car buyers value excitement over the environment
Research reveals style, performance and technology are key factors for buyers
Tougher penalties for serious speeders

Tougher penalties for serious speeders
Magistrates get stronger powers to deter serious speeders
MG E-Motion to take brand upmarket in 2020

MG E-Motion to take brand upmarket in 2020
New all-electric sports coupe to head MG range in 2020