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Scientists have developed a car that can "see" the world around it and drive itself without human intervention, and hope that the technology could lead to safer roads in the future.

Forza 4 has today staked its claim as the must-have racing game, with a new trailer featuring Jeremy Clarkson addressing all petrolheads, describing them as an endangered species.

Ford generated some UK publicity for its Sync system, recruiting comedian Jimmy Carr and chat show host Jay Leno to demonstrate the in-car Wi-Fi available through Sync.

Potential Tesla Model S customers got their first chance to drive the new battery powered saloon car from the electric car manufacture Tesla, ahead of it being delivered next year.

Rowan Atkinson has confirmed that his McLaren F1 hypercar, which he crashed heavily in August, will be repaired, and the actor says he has learnt his limitations since the crash.

The motorway speed is set in increase from 70mph to 80mph in 2013, under a new government plan to help boost the economy.

Is the effort of getting up off the sofa to go out just too much of a chore? Well help is available, with the record-breaking 101mph sofa, complete with coffee table and fruit bowl. And a 1.4-litre Suzuki superbike engine.

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, Mini has today announced three special edition models, featuring a union flag-themed exterior, white roofs and Olympic graphics inside and out.

Bentley could be seen racing an LMP 1 car against the might of Audi and Peugeot at the 2013 Le Mans, if a return to the top flight of sportscar racing is decided upon next summer.

Chelsea footballers, rejoice; just when you thought that the premium SUV market was getting a bit boring, with an endless supply of dull, grey, German off roaders with their six-figure price tags fighting for your chequebook, Maserati has decided to liven things up a bit.

Defence company BAE has finally confirmed its plans to cut over 3,000 jobs across the UK, with most of the cuts occurring in the military aircraft division.

The boss of Bugatti has revealed that the four-door Galibier will be 'significantly altered' from the 2009 concept, but still promises that power will be at least four figures.

The Range Rover Evoque, with its easy-to-park dimensions and Victoria Beckham-designed interior probably wouldn't be your first choice for a car to tackle the infamous Dakar rally. But you'd be wrong.

Designer of the legendary McLaren F1 supercar, Gordon Murray, has unveiled his newest creation; a carbon fibre, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car powered by an electric motor.

The technology that gives Formula One drivers a speed boost at the touch of a button could soon be appearing in production cars, leading to greener, more economical sports cars.

Honda is paving the way for hydrogen power, opening the UK's first open-access refuelling station in Swindon as the company pushes to bring hydrogen powered cars to the masses.

It's time to dig out your flared trousers and start growing back that moustache, because icon of the 60s and 70s, the Jensen Interceptor, is set to make a comeback, and it'll be built in Britain.

Among the million-pound Bugattis and 1,300 horsepower electric supercars, a glimpse into the future of social networking on the road was demonstrated at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.

The Tata Nano, the model that lies beneath the glinting bodywork, is marketed as the world's cheapest car with a price tag of a little over £1,300. The gold version is worth an estimated 220 million rupees (£2.9m).

With ‘Up’ being the operative word, Kate’s car is being sold for more than 20 times the model’s typical value.

General Motors want to produce their Ev-V Pride driverless electric car in the U.K.