New cars will have to pass new emissions tests from next year after European Union nations backed measures to strengthen on-road tests. It’s hoped these tests will provide a safety net for laboratory-based ones, whose flaws were exposed by the Volkswagen scandal. The new rules will apply for all new car models by September 2017 [...]

Uber’s expansion is continuing apace despite setbacks, with the announcement that it’s launched its first fleet of electric cars in Madrid. The ride hailing first launched in Spain in 2014 but withdrew from the market after a ruling saying it didn’t comply with the country’s laws and had a competitive advantage. It returned to the [...]

Honda is in discussions to supply vehicles to Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Waymo only became an independent company a week ago but the deal continues the trend of carmakers and tech companies partnering up in the development of autonomous vehicles; in May Google agreed to add its technology to Fiat Chrysler’s minivans. Honda has [...]

Uber has suspended its test of self-driving cars in San Francisco. The ride hailing firm offered passengers the opportunity book autonomous vehicles, but it didn’t have the correct permits and authorities threatened legal action. Uber argued that because the vehicles came with a safety driver and are not fully autonomous, the permit was not needed. [...]

Volvo Cars has launched a new key designed to give owners peace of mind when entrusting their pride and joy to other users. Available on the new Volvo S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV, the Red Key activates functions on the vehicle to help ensure the car is driven responsibly when in the hands [...]