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What will be the top car tech of 2018?

With the leaps and bounds being made in automotive technology, what a 2018 model-year vehicle offers in terms of in-car entertainment and assistance features should now be at the top of your list when trying to make a purchasing or leasing decision on a new car, according to the experts at Kelley Blue Book.

Car rental firms are getting better at keeping their customers satisfied

There's some great news for anyone needing to rent a car as part of their Thanksgiving getaway this year. According to the latest J.D. Power Rental Car Satisfaction Survey, over the past year there has been a huge jump in satisfaction rates among consumers over the past 12 months when it comes to renting a car at an airport from any of the big rental firms.

London's Oxford Circus could be car-free by next Christmas

One of Europe's busiest shopping areas, Oxford Street in London, could become car-free next year as part of a larger plan to reduce congestion, improve air quality and create "the world's best outdoor shopping experience."  

On Monday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled details on the new proposal which calls for a dramatic transformation of Oxford Street and Oxford Circus, home to 300 retail stores. 

Electric vehicles : European carmakers team up for high-power charging network

What started as an idea in 2016 has now become reality : BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen have announced the creation of a European joint venture for the development of a high-power charging (HPC) network for electric vehicles. The aim is to provide Europeans with some 400 HPC stations by 2020.

Singapore to freeze number of cars on its roads

Singapore, one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a vehicle, has announced it will freeze the number of private cars on its roads from next year but vowed to expand public transport.

Why accelerating electric car sales could be in danger of stalling

With every month that passes, a new record is being set in terms of electric car sales, but as more and more car companies finally put the full weight of their R&D departments behind plug-in electric and hybrid cars, potential supply chain issues surrounding lithium production could put the brakes on their ambitious plans.

Automakers commit to combatting connected car cybercrime

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is making a firm commitment to consumers, data protection and cyber safety. It is this week publishing a set of six key principles for automotive cybersecurity that every one of its members -- from Audi and BMW to Mercedes and Land Rover -- fully endorse.

Electric autos get high marks for dependability: Consumer Reports

Testing and consumer surveys show electric vehicles are more reliable than internal combustion automobiles, the head of automotive testing for Consumer Reports said Thursday.

New London pollution tax comes into force

Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will face an extra daily charge for driving into central London on weekdays from Monday in a bid to improve air quality in one of Europe's most polluted cities.

The Monaco motor show is going green

The principality of Monaco is hoping to make automotive obsessives green with envy when it hosts only its second international motor show. However, when the doors open for SIAM 2018 on February 15, visitors will feel green not because the salon will be awash with bespoke Lamborghinis or limited edition Rolls-Royces, but because the event will be focused exclusively on ecological and innovative vehicles.