New cars

Nissan adds tech-heavy trim for Qashqai, X-Trail and Micra

Dark look and mobility technologies claim to add style and safety on limited-edition models

8 January 2020
Nissan adds tech-heavy trim for Qashqai, X-Trail and Micra
Carlos Ghosn
Ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn during his first press conference since escaping Japan
Business

Carlos Ghosn trashes Nissan and Japanese legal system, reaffirms innocence

Former Nissan boss says he was taken down by a “systematic campaign of malevolent actors”; claims executives colluded with the Japanese government months prior to his arrest

8 January 2020
Carlos Ghosn trashes Nissan and Japanese legal system, reaffirms innocence
CES

New Honda concept aims to ease transition to self-driving cars

Self-driving roadster offers "thrill of driving" but can automatically determine when to take control

8 January 2020
New Honda concept aims to ease transition to self-driving cars
CES

Nissan details new 'high-performance' four-wheel-drive EV powertrain

e-4orce system is said to give sports car performance and predictable handling; will power Ariya SUV

8 January 2020
Nissan details new 'high-performance' four-wheel-drive EV powertrain
New cars

New limited-run Mini Convertible Sidewalk priced from £34,215

Special edition features bespoke design elements, colour schemes and standard equipment

8 January 2020
New limited-run Mini Convertible Sidewalk priced from £34,215
Business

Geely and Mercedes complete Smart joint venture in China

50:50 venture has received regulatory approval, reports say, with £594 million jointly invested to build "premium and intelligent" electric cars in China

8 January 2020
Geely and Mercedes complete Smart joint venture in China
Business

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to break silence later today

Former industry giant, who reportedly escaped Japan hiding in a musical instrument case, will fight to clear his name

8 January 2020
Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to break silence later today
Aston Martin V12 Speedster render
How Autocar imagines the Aston Martin V12 Speedster could look
New cars

Aston Martin plots super-exclusive Speedster inspired by Le Mans

Just 88 of the 690bhp models will be made, costing at least £750,000 each when they go on sale next year

8 January 2020
Aston Martin plots super-exclusive Speedster inspired by Le Mans
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Business

Rolls-Royce Cullinan fuels firm's 'remarkable' growth

Huge popularity of the luxury SUV helps British firm achieve record sales in 2019

7 January 2020
Rolls-Royce Cullinan fuels firm's 'remarkable' growth
New cars

Faraday Future FF91: driving the car that nearly didn't happen

With moving prototypes of Faraday Future's first production model at CES 2020, we got behind the wheel to see if the troubled brand stands a chance of success

7 January 2020
Faraday Future FF91: driving the car that nearly didn't happen

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