New cars

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe facelift spotted

Updated two-door to get new diesel; tweaked headlights also due, as shown by spy pics

15 May 2017
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe facelift spotted
Hamilton beat Vettel in Spanish GP
Hamilton edged Vettel for victory after a wheel-to-wheel scrap in the Spanish Grand Prix
Motorsport

Motorsport weekend wrap: Hamilton edges Vettel in thrilling Spanish GP

Results round-up: Formula 1, Formula E, World Rallycross and more

15 May 2017
Motorsport weekend wrap: Hamilton edges Vettel in thrilling Spanish GP
Geneva motor show

2017 BMW 4 Series facelift priced from £32,580

Updates for the BMW 4 Series bring subtle styling changes, chassis updates and new engines; first deliveries expected in April

11 May 2017
2017 BMW 4 Series facelift priced from £32,580
2018 Ford Mustang
The current 2.3 model has 312bhp and the V8 has 410bhp
New cars

2018 Ford Mustang facelift brochure leak shows new specs

Ford’s tweaked Mustang gets all the new tech and a 10-speed auto added to the coupé, as well as a crisp new look for both the coupé and convertible models

8 May 2017
2018 Ford Mustang facelift brochure leak shows new specs
New cars

Kia Sportage long-term test review: final report

In seven months and 17,000 miles, Kia’s mid-sized SUV has proved its suitability for everyday life over and over again

5 May 2017
Kia Sportage long-term test review: final report
New cars

New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway on sale now priced from £11,495

Off-road styled estate gets a raised ride height and new equipment; first deliveries in June

2 May 2017
New Dacia Logan MCV Stepway on sale now priced from £11,495
2017 Kia Picanto
The 2017 Kia Picanto made its public debut at the Geneva motor show.
Geneva motor show

2017 Kia Picanto costs from £9450

Kia's city car gets a sporty new GT-Line variant, a new turbocharged engine and more kit to take on its rivals; range is topped by £13,755 1.25 GT-Line S trim

25 April 2017
2017 Kia Picanto costs from £9450
Income-based speeding fines
Motorists caught at more than 101mph in a 70mph limit could be fined between 125% and 175% of their weekly income, while those breaking the speed limit in a 30mph area will get three points and a 25-75% penalty of their weekly wage.
New cars

Speeding fines increase: April rules come into force

A new type of proportional fine based on the offender’s weekly income comes into effect; fines are capped at £2500 on motorways and £1000 elsewhere

24 April 2017
Speeding fines increase: April rules come into force
How to: buy a used EV
Nissan's electric hatchback is easily the most popular EV in Britain
New cars

How to buy a used EV

As electric cars gain mainstream acceptance, more of them are finding their way onto the used market. We've weighed up the pros and cons of buying a second-hand EV

17 April 2017
How to buy a used EV

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