Under the skin: How the new automated lane system will work

Plans to introduce to Britain the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS), which is described as a “traffic jam chauffeur technology”, is likely to accelerate the need for more robust autonomous technology than exists on our roads today.

The Department for Transport, which has launched a consultation on its possible use, says ALKS will allow... ( подробнее )

Nissan Z Proto sports car heard for first time ahead of September reveal

Nissan   has stepped up its teaser campaign for the upcoming Z sports car, with a new video previewing its engine note - and confirming it will arrive with a manual transmission.

The 33-second video seemingly confirms the presence of a V6 powertrain, likely a twin-turbocharged unit expected to produce around 400bhp.  

The clip... ( подробнее )

New Maserati MC20 leaks online ahead of tomorrow's reveal

Maserati's   grand debut for 2020, the new MC20 sports car, has been leaked online just hours   ahead of its planned unveiling   tomorrow evening.  

What appear to be official press shots of the   Audi R8 rival have been   posted by various sources across social media. The MC20 features a front-end design heavily inspired by the race-bred... ( подробнее )

Great car designers & their finest creations

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Car designers can have a huge effect on a company’s fortunes and leave legacies that last for generations.

While some can spend an entire career without ever contributing a complete project, others have an ability to   turn out one stunning shape after... ( подробнее )

Autocar confidential: Bentley's sales snub, the standalone Citroen and more

In this week's round-up of automotive gossip,   we hear why Bentley isn't worried about annual sales growth, the uniqueness of Citroen's   ?-C4 electric hatchback,   and more.

Bentley's sales snub

Bentley is one of the few manufacturers not aiming for annual sales growth, according to boss Adrian Hallmark. “We’re not aiming for... ( подробнее )

1985bhp Aspark Owl previewed in new video

A ?2.5 million hypercar that is claimed to be “the fastest-accelerating car in the world” has been previewed in a new video ahead of customer deliveries.

Just 50 examples of the Aspark Owl, shown in the clip   below, will be delivered to buyers this autumn after the supercar completed tests including clocking a 0-60mph sprint time of 1.72sec... ( подробнее )

New Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway shown for the first time

The new Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan have all been revealed, with the firm claiming they are set to "redefine the essential car"   with new styling and increased equipment.

Renault’s budget-conscious Romanian sub-brand has unveiled images and limited details of the three new third-generation   models ahead of a full launch event... ( подробнее )

Strange, odd and generally unique car design details

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Give car designers a free rein and they can come up with dramatic shapes, and they can also dream up some very unusual details.

Here, we celebrate the weird, wonderful and downright odd design elements that have these cars stand out for the right or wrong... ( подробнее )

Skoda Enyaq iV: electric SUV to gain coupe version next year

Skoda’s recently revealed Enyaq iV electric SUV will soon be joined by a style-oriented coup?   version, spy images have revealed.

The Czech brand’s first bespoke, MEB platform-based electric car was first previewed by the Vision iV concept. That featured a more sloping roof design than the eventual production Enyaq, but prototype shots... ( подробнее )

Renault and Nissan partner with Uber to encourage EV adoption

Renault and Nissan have entered into a new partnership with ride-sharing service Uber as part of a shared drive to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Europe.

The allied car makers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the mobility giant   and will “explore a strong partnership to provide partner drivers on the Uber... ( подробнее )