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Mercedes latest flagship saloon has been caught on camera for the second time, during testing near the Arctic Circle

EU introduces fines of up to €30,000 for every vehicle caught cheating emissions tests plus frequent spot checks in new legislation

Two London boroughs have launched Ultra Low Emission Streets banning petrol and diesel cars during peak hours

Highways England fitted 175 of the smart road lights to a motorway junction in Merseyside used by 90,000 vehicles a day

Chief constable says 10 per cent plus 2mph buffer zone guideline gives the impression “it is OK to speed”

British car plants produced 4.4 per cent fewer cars in February 2018 compared to 2017, with domestic demand dropping by 17 per cent

Model changes and new emission standards blamed for fall, which saw 35 per cent fewer cars built for UK market in July

Car insurance prices fall by 11 per cent on average to £752, but drivers sticking with providers see rises of £49

Car insurance prices have risen for the first time in more than 12 months to an average of £760

Lamborghini will fully embrace hybrid technology in its next generation of cars with a possible 4th model on the cards

Mercedes says new WLTP and RDE economy tests won’t fix problems of existing NEDC tests not replicating real world driving

New WLTP tests are impacting consumers with lower on-paper fuel economy, higher emissions and revamped model ranges

Number of claims for damage reaches five-year high; average costs of payout stands at £311

Tips on what to do with a slow puncture on your car tyre. Is it safe to drive on and when you can repair it?