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Self-driving cars vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts warn

Hackers pose a real danger to self-driving vehicles, US experts are warning, and carmakers and insurers are starting to factor in the risk. Expected on the road by 2020 or even sooner,...

A ride on Naza’s latest N5

With catch phrases like “Let’s Ride Together” and “Own These Streets” Naza brings in its latest N5 bike which it hopes will appeal to the lionhearted youth, as well as the small but growing...

BMW marks 40th anniversary of Art Cars with global tour

The German auto giant has announced that its famous collection of Art Cars, which turns 40 this year, will be celebrated at events in New York, Miami and Shanghai throughout the year, after...

Ducati Monster Stripe underlines sportier credentials

Ducati has launched a new, more exclusive version of its iconic and extremely popular streetfighting bike, with a choice of two engine sizes. Called The Stripe, partly on account of its double...

Ferrari promises ‘greatest ever’ display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Both the new 488 GTB and the experimental FXX-K will be making their UK debuts at this year's event, held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex. However, they won't simply be on show,...

Honda aims to set a new Guinness World Record for fuel efficiency

On June 1, two Honda R&D employees will be getting into a 1.6-litre diesel Honda Civic Tourer and embarking on a 13,600km circular drive leaving from Aalst, Belgium, taking in each of continental...

Lamborghini Confirms 2018 launch date for new SUV

The new car will become just the third model in the company's current range and will aim to be the fastest and one of the most luxurious in its class. Announcing the news on Wednesday,...

The Hyundai Sonata is the world’s first car with Android Auto

Starting Tuesday, all new Sonatas sold in the US with a navigation system will come with Google's smartphone-mirroring technology on board as standard. And what's more, any existing owners of a...

Skoda details Superb estate

The Volkswagen-owned automaker has released the first official images and specifications of its flagship car in station wagon form. Set to make its real-world debut at the Frankfurt motor show...

BMW Motorrad Concept 101 embodies elegance, power and luxury

At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este this year, BMW Motorrad unveiled a spectacular new study, titled "Concept 101", that could forecast the future of the brand's baggers, an exclusive type of...

Autonomous braking really does cut car crashes

If you're in the market for a new car, new research highlights why you should pick one that comes with autonomous emergency braking (AEB). Thatcham, the UK-based automotive technology and...

Audi makes clean fuel breakthrough

German carmaker Audi has started producing its first quantities of e-benzin, a synthetic fuel that can be used like traditional petrol but without the harmful sulphur or hydrocarbon...

The countdown to cleaner cars has begun

The toughest ever standards for vehicle exhaust emissions are just 100 days away from coming into force Europe-wide. From September 1, all new petrol and diesel-powered cars sold within the...

The SC-Rumble…a special Ducati Scrambler

Ducati has taken the wraps off a one-off custom interpretation of its latest model, the Scrambler, which will be hitting the international bike show circuit this year. Created by Italian design...

Zagato unveils monstrous Maserati

As Maserati begins to conclude its centenary year celebrations no one is better qualified to ensure that the party ends with a huge automotive crescendo than Zagato, the company behind so many...

Land Rover reveals bespoke Defender to mark the Rugby World Cup

Land Rover has converted its iconic Defender off-roaders into a unique mobile display case for the Webb Ellis Cup, the trophy that will be presented to the winning team at this year's Rugby World...

Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi add 710,000 cars to Takata air bag recall

Japan's Mazda Motor Corp, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd and Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Friday they would recall about 710,000 more cars equipped with air bag inflators made by parts supplier...

Consumers don’t recall vehicle recalls

Even though the news that 34 million vehicles in the US are being recalled due to potentially life-threatening airbag defects is making headlines around the world, there's a very real possibility...

Not so fast: connected cars could cause data traffic jams

Traffic jams in the future could cause potentially dangerous data snarl-ups as cars packed with entertainment, safety and navigation features vie for airwaves with smartphones, tablets and...

Renault seeks to conquer India with new budget car

Renault launched its first budget car developed specially for India on Wednesday, seeking to expand its foothold in the huge but highly competitive market. Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn...