Global NSX GT3 sales begin

Motorsport teams can now place their orders for the Honda (Acura in North America) NSX GT3. The Customer Racing Programme launch follows a preliminary two-car entry in the GT Daytona class of this year's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Mercedes-AMG unveils its GT4 race car

Following a preview last December, the Mercedes-AMG GT4 is almost ready to go racing.

The powerful and pricey Lotus Evora GT430

Lotus has announced another special edition. The Evora GT430 is available to order now, but only sixty examples are being built.

Return of the sporty GSi trim grade

Vauxhall's new high-performance Insignia won't be named VXR, nor will the Opel version be wearing OPC badges. Instead, both brands have decided to resurrect the GSi moniker.

2018 Indian Scout Bobber unveiled

Apparently, Scout owners like to give their bikes a custom bobber look, so Indian has decided to create an official factory version.

Yamaha X-MAX 400 updated for 2018

While the cosmetic changes are subtle, Yamaha has actually completely redesigned its X-MAX 400 scooter.

Hyundai i30 N versus Volkswagen Golf GTI

Various concept cars and involvement in the World Rally Championship have helped Hyundai to build awareness of its nascent 'N' performance sub-brand. Now the time has come to launch a showroom model.

Ford gives its Transit Custom a facelift for 2018

Five years after being launched, the Ford Transit Custom is getting a mid-life refresh. The updates are mainly cosmetic, but the engine line-up gains another member too.

2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback unveiled

A five-door coupé might be an unexpected addition to Hyundai's i30 range, but that's exactly what the new Fastback is.

2017 Honda HR-V Black Edition launched

Creating a Black Edition has almost become the motor industry's standard course of action if a few extra sales are required. Honda is continuing its enthusiasm for this tactic by introducing the HR-V Black Edition.

1299 Panigale R Final Edition specs confirmed

Ducati has officially revealed its 1299 Panigale R Final Edition. This new tri-colour bike essentially combines a Panigale R chassis set-up with an engine taken from the 1299 Superleggera.

BMW Motorrad X2City kick-scooter unveiled

This has to be one of the strangest vehicles ever offered by BMW. The X2City, which is a kick-scooter fitted with an electric drive system, is primarily targeted at people who want a zero-emissions congestion-buster.

2018 NACTOY eligibility lists

Contenders for 2018's North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been announced.

Top 10: UK car sales Q2 2017

Although total new car registrations for the first half of 2017 were broadly in line with last year, volumes during the second quarter were down by 10.3%. Such a decline was expected following the introduction of revised Vehicle Excise Duty rates at the beginning of April.

2018 Subaru Impreza European launch date

Subaru has confirmed that the 2018 Impreza will make its first European public appearance at September's Frankfurt International Motor Show.

Fiat launches the Panda City Cross

In essence, the Panda City Cross is a front-wheel drive version of the all-wheel drive Panda Cross. It's a car that makes a lot of sense for urban use.

Fiat marks the Nuova 500’s 60th birthday again

Sixty years ago this month Fiat introduced the 'Nuova' 500. Apparently, it's an anniversary that demands two celebratory special editions: the Sessantesimo was announced in March, now the Anniversario has arrived.

Peugeot upgrades the 3008DKR to Maxi spec

Having won the Dakar Rally in 2016 and 2017, Peugeot is very keen to repeat the feat next January. So the 3008DKR – this year's first-, second- and third-placed car – is being replaced by the 3008DKR Maxi.

BMW unveils the third-generation X3

A small-capacity petrol engine, an M Performance version and various semi-autonomous driving technologies are the highlights of BMW's 2018 X3.

2018 Kia Stonic revealed

As expected, the actual Stonic looks a lot less dramatic than the renderings released earlier this month. Kia's new B-segment crossover certainly isn't unattractive, though.

2018 Formula One calendar announced

Thanks to the long-overdue return of the French Grand Prix, next year's FIA Formula One World Championship will see the number of rounds increase from twenty to twenty-one.

2017/2018 Formula E calendar announced

Despite having a later December start, the fourth FIA Formula E Championship is going to include fourteen races – that's two more than the current season.

Motor insurance salvage codes are changing

From the 1st of October 2017, new letter codes will be used to signify whether a damaged vehicle should be fixed or scrapped. The revisions, which have been co-ordinated by the Association of British Insurers, follow a two-year review.

McLaren 570S Spider unveiled

This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will see the new McLaren 570S Spider make its public debut.

Vantage AMR limited editions launched

Aston Martin has unveiled the first production models from its new AMR sub-brand. The V8 Vantage AMR and V12 Vantage AMR – which are both available in Coupe and Roadster guises – have been influenced by Aston Martin Racing's motorsport activities.

2018 Hyundai Kona first view

Kia announced its all-new Stonic earlier this month, so an equivalent model from partner brand Hyundai doesn't come as a surprise. Named Kona, this B-segment crossover is seen as a key enabler for the Korean firm's European sales ambitions.

A splash of orange for the GLE Coupé

Think of the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé OrangeArt Edition as a couple of option packs that can be ordered either separately or in combination.

Abarth 695 Rivale limited edition unveiled

Following last year's Fiat 500 Riva, it's now Abarth's turn to launch a special model inspired by the Italian boat builder.

The VXR8 GTS-R marks the end of an era

Throughout most of Vauxhall's history, its range has included a large rear-wheel drive executive-class car. Since the demise of the Omega in 2003, this role has been performed by the rarefied VXR8.

A 1980s Beetle-inspired Up! limited edition

Volkswagen has launched the Special Up!, a car inspired by the Beetle 'Special Bug' that appeared in 1982.