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Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 first drive

Vauxhall's city car gets an urban SUV makeover in a bid to court younger buyers. Is that enough to turn the Viva into a Suzuki Ignis beater?

Vauxhall Viva Rocks 2018 first drive
Rory Harvey
Vauxhall boss, Rory Harvey
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Vauxhall job cuts 'nothing to do with output or performance', says boss

Growing trend for SUVs has impacted on other car types, including models such as the Astra, which is built at Ellesmere Port

Vauxhall job cuts 'nothing to do with output or performance', says boss
Renault Symbioz autonomous prototype
This is the Renault Symbioz test car, a working version of the concept the firm showed at this year's Frankfurt motor show
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First drive: Renault Symbioz autonomous prototype

After seeing the concept for the first time at this year's Frankfurt motor show, we find out what it's like from behind the wheel

First drive: Renault Symbioz autonomous prototype
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Polestar 1 performance hybrid to be limited to 500 units per year

Sleek GT to be Volvo-owned firm’s flagship; Polestar sales online by subscription only; valued at about £116,000

Polestar 1 performance hybrid to be limited to 500 units per year
Volkswagen emissions
A former Volkswagen exec has been jailed in the US for his role in the Dieselgate scandal
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Dieselgate: former Volkswagen executive jailed for seven years

US District Court rules Oliver Schmidt, formerly the firm's US emissions compliance manager, was 'key conspirator' in scandal

Dieselgate: former Volkswagen executive jailed for seven years
Rinspeed Snap
The Snap features a 'skateboard' chassis and interchangeable passenger 'pods'
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Rinspeed unveils two-section Snap autonomous concept car

Swiss company's innovative machine can separate passenger pod from running gear to boost versatility. And it has strawberries growing in it...

Rinspeed unveils two-section Snap autonomous concept car
LEVC London Taxi
The new LEVC TX taxi is now accepting fare-paying passengers in London
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First drive: LEVC TX taxi on the streets of London

LEVC's electrified new black cab is relaxing and easy to drive – even when mired in London traffic

First drive: LEVC TX taxi on the streets of London
Opinion

Why the Lamborghini Urus SUV makes perfect sense

Lamborghini is best known for lap-record-breaking supercars – but a big-booted SUV will transform its finances

Why the Lamborghini Urus SUV makes perfect sense
1935 Ford Shop Truck
1935 FORD SHOP TRUCK: Purchased by Gene Winfield, this 1935 truck was originally restored in March 1960. It was then sold in 1965 "to a guy named Buddy who lived in Oregon", and lost for years, before being found and restored in 2008.
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Gallery: Los Angeles motor show - the 'other' cars

There are plenty of stars cars on display in the Los Angeles convention centre - and some decidedly odd ones

Gallery: Los Angeles motor show - the 'other' cars
Subaru Ascent
The Subaru Ascent SUV contains 19 cup and bottle holders
Opinion

Is there such a thing as too many cupholders?

The new Subaru Ascent SUV features a whopping 19 cupholders. But what do you do with so many drink receptacles?

Is there such a thing as too many cupholders?
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2018 Aston Martin Vantage makes public debut in LA

Hardcore look, Mercedes-AMG-built 503bhp turbocharged V8 and all-new platform show the Vantage’s intent

2018 Aston Martin Vantage makes public debut in LA

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