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Honda banks on alternative-fuel future

Honda banks on alternative-fuel future
Honda vows two-thirds of its cars will use electric, hybrid or fuel-cell power by 2025; twin-motor hybrid due in 2018
Full details of new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In

Full details of new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In
Gets 257mpg; Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Electric already on sale
2017 Subaru XV: off-road-capable SUV fielded at Geneva

2017 Subaru XV: off-road-capable SUV fielded at Geneva
Four-wheel-drive Subaru XV compact SUV has all-terrain capability
Renault ZOE e-sport concept packs 456bhp electric punch

Renault ZOE e-sport concept packs 456bhp electric punch
A 0-62mph time of just 3.2 seconds and four-wheel drive showcase Renault’s electrified performance intentions
New 2017 Nissan Qashqai smartens up with facelift

New 2017 Nissan Qashqai smartens up with facelift
Poplar SUV gains fresh looks, autonomous technology and new range-topping Tekna+ trim with 2017 redesign
Vauxhall aims high with Exclusive trim

Vauxhall aims high with Exclusive trim
Top-spec Insignia Grand Sport to get “hand crafted” attention; future cars likely to benefit from similar treatment
Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e concept tests electric waters

Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e concept tests electric waters
New luxury concept shown to gauge public’s interest in an all-electric Bentley
Hyundai reveals FE Fuel Cell Concept with 500-mile range

Hyundai reveals FE Fuel Cell Concept with 500-mile range
Concept features portable batteries for personal gadgets; precedes production fuel cell car in 2018
Motorists shouldn't be penalised in 2017 Budget say experts 

Motorists shouldn't be penalised in 2017 Budget say experts
Institute of the Motor Industry suggests a scrappage scheme for older cars and incentives for drivers to switch from diesel
MINI Countryman SUV gets plug-in hybrid power

MINI Countryman SUV gets plug-in hybrid power
Four-wheel-drive Cooper S E Countryman does 0-62mph in just 6.8 seconds, but officially returns 134.5mpg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg SUV gets ready for launch

2017 Volkswagen Touareg SUV gets ready for launch
All new Volkswagen Touareg gets sharp looks, new platform and hybrid power
Dealer refuses to match Peugeot’s service plan

Dealer refuses to match Peugeot’s service plan
Owner gobsmacked as garage refuses to honour price listed on company’s website
New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet on sale now

New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet on sale now
All-new Cabriolet completes latest Mercedes E-Class family
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo debuts in Geneva

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo debuts in Geneva
Improved practicality for Porsche’s large hatchback
New Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs, release date

New Vauxhall Insignia: prices, specs, release date
New Insignia to be called Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport; promises more comfort and economy
New Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer blends sense and style

New Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer blends sense and style
More space, less weight and shaper looks for new Insignia estate
Skoda Fabia gets three-cylinder turbo engine for 2017

Skoda Fabia gets three-cylinder turbo engine for 2017
Stronger and more efficient 1.0-litre TSI to replace 1.2-litre in supermini
DS plans four new SUVs and a supercar

DS plans four new SUVs and a supercar
New Crossback SUV models planned, alongside a 600bhp supercar
Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs concept takes the lead for pet owners

Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs concept takes the lead for pet owners
Life can be rough for dogs in cars, so Nissan has collared a great idea with its 4Dogs X-Trail concept
SEAT e-Mii concept charged with brand’s electric future

SEAT e-Mii concept charged with brand’s electric future
100-mile range and 80mph top speed for e-Mii, but despite proven tech it’s a test-bed, not a production car
Peugeot Instinct concept previews brand’s future

Peugeot Instinct concept previews brand’s future
High-tech concept car showcases autonomous technology and new design direction
2017 Audi A5 & S5 Cabriolet on sale

2017 Audi A5 & S5 Cabriolet on sale
Full prices and specs have been released for convertible versions of the A5 & S5
2017 Renault ZOE: full prices, specs and battery details

2017 Renault ZOE: full prices, specs and battery details
Full details and prices of the 2017 Renault ZOE electric car
Powerful SEAT Leon R will take on Ford Focus RS

Powerful SEAT Leon R will take on Ford Focus RS
A more extreme version of the SEAT Leon Cupra 300 is in the pipeline
Costs and charging biggest barriers to EV ownership

Costs and charging biggest barriers to EV ownership
New survey finds almost half of would-be EV buyers are concerned about available charging sites.
Skoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback tweaked

Skoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback tweaked
Revised looks and new engine among the changes to Skoda’s Ford Focus rivals
Subtle new Audi A6 conceals advanced technology 

Subtle new Audi A6 conceals advanced technology
2018 Audi A6 retains classic Audi look but boasts cutting-edge technology
Dacia Logan MCV Stepway revealed

Dacia Logan MCV Stepway revealed
Raised ride height, tougher bumpers and silver skid plates set Logan MCV Stepway apart from standard car
Owner left in limbo as fault can’t be replicated

Owner left in limbo as fault can’t be replicated
Golf R buyer frustrated as power loss problem fails to materialise at different dealers
New Audi SQ5 gets petrol power, 349bhp & is on sale now

New Audi SQ5 gets petrol power, 349bhp & is on sale now
Audi performance SUV switches from diesel to petrol; performance reduces slightly but remains sufficient
Concept points to BMW i5 Tesla rival

Concept points to BMW i5 Tesla rival
Vision Next 100 design fuels rumours of all-electric BMW i5 to rival Tesla Model 3
Electric Peugeot Partner Tepee for Geneva reveal

Electric Peugeot Partner Tepee for Geneva reveal
New five-seat Peugeot Partner Tepee Electric MPV boasts electric power and a 100-mile range
New Ferrari 812 Superfast lives up to its name

New Ferrari 812 Superfast lives up to its name
F12 replacement has a 789bhp 6.5-litre V12 engine, reaches 62mph in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed in excess of 211mph
Tootle: a new way to get a great price for your car

Tootle: a new way to get a great price for your car
Carbuyer has teamed up with Tootle to help motorists sell their car quickly, conveniently and for a great price.
Why not use lamp posts to charge electric cars?

Why not use lamp posts to charge electric cars?
With off-street parking a rarity in towns, lamp posts may well hold the solution to charging electric cars
Jaguar F-Pace, XF and XE get time-saving tech, new engines

Jaguar F-Pace, XF and XE get time-saving tech, new engines
Infotainment app lets you pay for fuel without entering garage shop; new diesel and petrol engines announced