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Full details and specifications have been revealed for the 2018 BMW X2 SUV

New model and new V8 engine for updated Mercedes S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet ranges

London’s new emissions-based T-Charge has come into force, but Carbuyer survey finds almost 90% of consumers are unaware

The London T-Charge comes into play today – and owners of older hybrids will have to cough up

Drivers of older cars must now pay an extra £10 ‘Toxicity Charge’ to enter London’s Congestion Charge zone

Mercedes recalls 400,000 cars in the UK for potentially faulty ‘clock spring’, which could cause airbag to deploy

Sleek hatchback-coupe lines visible in official teaser; Audi A7 to compete with Porsche Panamera and next-gen Merc CLS

New lights, bumpers, grille and revised trim levels for Lexus’ Audi A3-rivalling hybrid CT 200h

Stylish soft-top DB11 Volante capable of 187mph and can drop its roof in 14 seconds

Off-road style for Insignia Country Tourer, with four-wheel drive available

Heavily customised McLaren MSO R Coupe and Spyder produce 679bhp apiece, sport carbon and silver finishes

Limited-run BMW X5 and X6 SUVs get the special edition treatment

Racing games come to life as 542bhp Nissan GT-R is piloted around racetrack by PS4 controller, reaching 131mph

Limited to 1499 examples, the MINI 1499 GT comes with 102bhp, sporty trappings and an eye-catching £299 payment deal

Three Le Mans champions each design red, white and blue 911 Carrera 4 GTS limited British Legends Edition models

Special-edition Structural Blue Lexus LS features 300 billion pigment flakes

Best of both worlds promised as Toyota GR HV integrates sports-car dynamism with hybrid eco-friendliness

Facelifted Ranger Rover Sport available as a plug-in hybrid and hot 567bhp SVR model

SEAT's smallest SUV can be ordered now, priced from £16,555

The Skoda Kodiaq Scout is now available to order, with a pumped-up look, high standard specification and four-wheel drive for £32,330.

Audi A8 introduces advanced autonomous tech, with prices starting at £69k

Peugeot 5008 morphs from MPV to seven-seat SUV and starts at £24,495

Latest VW supermini is significantly more spacious than before and features big car options

Pricing has been announced for the Volkswagen T-Roc, with the first customer deliveries expected in December

Next-gen Mercedes GLE – seen in exclusive images - set to feature E-Class-inspired interior and sleeker looks

An all-electric two-seat Sports EV Concept has joined the Honda Urban EV in Tokyo

Heavy financial losses for smokers, while 87% say they’d refuse to buy a car that’s been smoked in

Matrix LED lights, 20-inch alloy wheels and lashings of carbon-fibre details for RS Carbon Editions

247bhp VW Golf GTI rival priced from £24,995; N Performance pack pushes Hyundai i30N’s 2.0-litre engine to 271bhp

RAV4 Hybrid – previously reserved for plusher models – is now offered with all trim levels

New MG6 fastback features 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, promises top-notch connectivity and tech

Big blow for ride-hailing app, as Transport for London declares it “not fit and proper” to hold private-hire licence

Qashqai rival priced from £21,275; new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets climate control and reversing camera as standard

While not even a concept car, Gran Turismo Sport’s McLaren Ultimate Vision has a 1,150bhp hybrid powertrain

Autonomous driving systems & refreshed exterior looks for seven-seater SUV; facelifted Nissan X-Trail starts at £23,385

Skoda’s answer to the Nissan Qashqai starts at £20,875; Karoq offered with digital dashboard dials & broad engine range