Government-backed pilot scheme hailed as "landmark" moment for country's autonomous ambitions Fully self-driving taxis from US firm Waymo will take to UK roads next year as part of a new government-backed pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the launch of driverless tech in the country. The ride-hailing service will begin in London
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Subaru to reveal future of STI models at Tokyo motor show
Hot hatch concepts will be unveiled in strongest hint yet at return of performance flagship Subaru will revive its dormant STI performance brand with the unveiling of two new concept cars – one an EV and the other powered by a combustion engine. A preview image published by Subaru ahead of the upcoming Tokyo
UK government funding brings Toyota's Ami closer to production
£15m government investment will be used to investigate the feasibility of an L6e quadricycle Toyota is looking to make its FT-Me Concept a production reality, thanks to a £15 million investment from the UK government – and it could be built in Burnaston. A rival for the Citroën Ami and Micro Microlino, it will be
Toyota C-HR+
EV-agnostic Japanese giant’s bZ4X electric SUV spawns a smaller but confusingly named offspring While it’s hard to keep up with Kia’s relentless launch schedule – there appears to be a new, differently numbered EV every week – Toyota takes things more steadily.Its approach has the slow but relentless momentum that comes
Alfa Romeo Tonale facelift brings new 187bhp PHEV
Alfa’s Audi Q3 rival gets a more aggressive-looking front end and engines that meet new emissions regs The Alfa Romeo Tonale has been updated with a more aggressive look and a series of mechanical changes that are claimed to make it a sportier proposition. Chief among the changes is a renewed range of
Leapmotor B10
Electric SUV offers a lot of tech and luxury for a low price but demands some compromises Before we get into the question of what the Leapmotor B10 is like, shall we remind ourselves of who Leapmotor is? This is a Chinese tech and automotive brand that’s been around in its
Mazda set to reveal renewable-fuel sports car at Tokyo motor show
Official preview image – brightened by Autocar – shows the concept is a four-door coupé Brand aims to offer combustion-engined driver’s cars “for as long as possible” Mazda will reveal a new sports car concept that could be powered by renewable fuels at the upcoming Tokyo motor show. An official preview image leaves much