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Honda says the new infotainment comes with simpler menus and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. New model will be built in Japan, following UK plant closure HONDA has revealed the new 11th-generation Civic hatchback. PHOTO (COLOR): All-new hatchback is longer, wider and lower than before PHOTO (COLOR): INTERIOR Dashboard design incorporates a new infotainment touchscreen PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

ALSO at BMW, the brand has confirmed UK prices and specifications for the new iX SUV. PHOTO (COLOR): LOADED Flagship SUV is well equipped, with latest screen technology, plenty of luxury and safety assist kit PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

PORSCHE has added a new hardcore version of the 911 to its line-up with this 992-generation GT3 RS. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a sevenspeed dual-clutch automatic transmission that features a slightly shorter final drive ratio than the regular GT3, for quicker acceleration. [Extracted from the article]

APPLE CarPlay will receive a major upgrade in 2023, and the tech giant has teased details of what we can expect the new system to look like. Just last year, Apple CarPlay received an update that included control of seat adjustment and air-conditioning, and we're likely to see further new features with the rollout of this more advanced system. [Extracted from the article]

CITROEN has revealed a new model intended to fuse the practical and affordable family-friendly, all-electric e-C4 with a bit of flagship stardust from the new C5 X. The end result is the e-C4 X, which will be on sale in Britain by the end of the year. Citroen claims a NEWS Citroen e-C4 X range of 224 miles for the e-C4 X, and a 0-62mph time of 9.7 seconds, with a top speed of 93mph. [Extracted from the article]

Concept has 329bhp, an 82kWh battery and four-wheel drive VOLKSWAGEN brand chief executive officer Ralf Brandstätter has revealed a surprise new concept car, called ID.X. The ID.X concept doesn't just hint at the potential for VW to offer a hot ID.3, however, it's also the first ID.3-based model to feature four-wheel drive. [Extracted from the article]

Jaguar Land Rover has made public its collaboration with BMW regarding fully electric drive units; this technology could support large electric vehicles, such as a fully electric Range Rover Sport. Reader spots prototype on the road LAND ROVER is preparing a brand-new version of one of its best-selling models - the Range Rover Sport. However, the car's front and rear overhangs are far shorter" PHOTO (COLOR): CHANGES Two-box design of current SUV will take on a sportier coupé-like appearance PHOTO (COLOR): EXCLUSIVE IMAGES PHOTO (COLOR): SPIED PHOTO (COLOR). [Extracted from the article]

VOLKSWAGEN has made its Polo supermini more of a miniature Golf than ever before, with a significant mid-life facelift for the Mk6 model. "For the first time, the Polo will also be offered with a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display" Semi-autonomous driving assistance is available on the VW for the first time, too, with the adoption of the Travel Assist function found in the latest Golf and Passat. [Extracted from the article]

Crowdfunding project could help car to reach production THIS is the MG Cyberster, an electric concept car that points towards a return to the open-top two-seat sports car market for the British brand. While it may well be a placeholder for a sensational return to the open-top sports car market, the Cyberster in its present form is still very much a concept car in design, albeit with plenty of nods to the MGB Roadster of old. Indeed, MG bosses say the brand is "exploring the possibilities of a future sports car" with the Cyberster concept, the details of which will be expanded at the car's Shanghai debut. [Extracted from the article]

Thanks to the punch from the electric motors, performance off the line is strong, so getting the two-tonne Highlander on the move doesn't require a firm, rev-inducing stomp of the accelerator. TOYOTA is doubling up in the UK's fullsize SUV market with the launch of the Highlander. We've criticised Toyota's eight-inch Touch 2 infotainment system in the past for feeling very dated compared with the systems from rival manufacturers, and there's no difference in the Highlander. [Extracted from the article]

Auto Express understands that MINI buyers wanting petrol power will still be catered for. Next MINI will be smaller than the current car, although it will continue to use firm's retro design cues Typical MINI styling cues are hiding car's final look, but more rakish windscreen is clear to see PHOTO (COLOR): SHRINKING. [Extracted from the article]

The i4 is a stablemate to the 3 Series saloon and 4 Series Coupé that has a four-door coupé body, but unlike those cars it uses an all-electric powertrain. "The longest range i4 will be capable of 367 miles, which edging ahead of the Tesla Model 3's best" We haven't been given a glimpse of the cabin yet, but BMW has confirmed that the i4 will be the model next in line after the iX SUV to feature the brand's latest iDrive infotainment system. [Extracted from the article]

The F-Pace P400e can be driven on pure electric power at up to 87mph, with Jaguar claiming the car can manage up to 33 miles on battery power. Badged P400e, this is the first plug-in-hybrid version of the popular F-Pace, its introduction coinciding with a hefty mid-life update for the brand's biggest SUV. NEW boss Thierry Bolloré's battle cry to transform Jaguar into Britain's answer to Tesla has seen the company plot a startling path forward from 2025 onwards. [Extracted from the article]

PHOTO (COLOR): PLATFORM Toyota's upcoming city car will be based on same architecture as latest Yaris PHOTO (COLOR): EXCLUSIVE IMAGES. Peugeot, Citroen not involved TOYOTA has confirmed it will commit to the city car market with a new model - almost certainly a third-generation Aygo - on the same platform as the brand's Yaris. [Extracted from the article]

Renault has introduced a new model called the Austral, which replaces the Kadjar family SUV. The Austral is built on Renault's CMF-C/D platform and is similar in size to its predecessor. However, it features a different design and is the first combustion-engined model to showcase Renault's new 'sensual tech' style. The Austral will be available with fully electrified engine options, including a full hybrid and 12-volt mild-hybrid engines. The full hybrid version can achieve about 80% of city driving in electric mode, with fuel efficiency of up to 61.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 105g/km. [Extracted from the article]

Jeep has unveiled its first fully electric model, a compact SUV set to launch in Europe in the first half of 2023. The CEO of Jeep's parent company, Stellantis, stated that electrification will enhance Jeep's core attributes, suggesting that the new model will be four-wheel drive. It is expected to sit below the Renegade in the brand's lineup, and while it is unclear if it will be based on the Stellantis CMP/e-CMP platform, it is too early for it to be on the all-wheel-drive-compatible STLA Small platform. Jeep plans to offer zero-emissions electric vehicles in every global SUV segment by 2025. The new compact electric crossover showcases Jeep's future expansion and features the brand's design language for electric cars while retaining trademark cues such as the seven-bar grille. [Extracted from the article]

All-new platform promises a range of up to 310 miles HYUNDAI has offered up a tantalising glimpse of the all-new Ioniq 5 electric SUV in a series of revealing teaser images. "Beginning with Ioniq 5, our dedicated BEV line-up brand will redefine the relationship between people and their cars, establishing a new standard against which all BEV design experiences will be measured", said Hyundai design head SangYup Lee. [Extracted from the article]

Bold new model arrives in 2024 as part of range electrification RENAULT is set to revive a brand icon this decade, with the return of the 5 supermini. Renault boss De Meo has confirmed that the production version of the Renault 5 will use the same fully electric version of the CMF-B platform that currently underpins the Zoe, although its exact specifications are still to be finalised. [Extracted from the article]

First car from Chinese venture SMALL-car maker Smart has confirmed that it will launch its first SUV in 2022. It's the first major Smart product announcement since Mercedes parent company Daimler established a new global joint venture with Volvo owner Geely for the Smart brand in early 2020. The Smart SUV will be built on Geely's new Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), which will underpin every next-generation Smart, as well as numerous models from Geely's eight other brands. [Extracted from the article]

Plug-in and M models possible BMW will add another member to its SUV line-up next year with the arrival of the X8, a more style-driven counterpart to the full-size X7. Although BMW's M division hasn't touched the X7, a filing for an X8 M has been spotted among other BMW applications. [Extracted from the article]

Mild-hybrid and plug-in technology will also be offered THE Peugeot 308 made a splash when it arrived for its second generation in 2014, picking up the title of European Car of the Year and kicking off a golden era for the French brand. A fully electric car based on EMP2 has yet to be launched, but Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall have all revealed medium-sized electric vans using the same technology, so a family car with a range of more than 200 miles would be the next logical step. Peugeot has just revealed the 355bhp 508 Sport Engineered saloon, and its 1.6-litre petrol-electric powertrain could slot straight into the 308 if desired. [Extracted from the article]

Up to 199 miles of range and prices starting at less than £20k REINVENTING an icon can be tricky, but Fiat's first attempt at reimagining the classic 500 for the 21st Century was a resounding success. It's a compelling price for a high-spec small electric car capable of 199 miles on a charge, especially when you consider that the Fiat's main rivals cost more in their most basic trim levels. Priced from £19,995 after factoring in the Government's plug-in car grant, the line-up kicks off with the low-range model that's capable of 115 miles. [Extracted from the article]

Style and tech from Taycan PORSCHE will soon introduce a radical reinvention of its best-selling model: the Macan SUV. "Porsche could make new Macan a long-range EV, while Taycan is sportier" Technical details are limited, but the PPE platform will match the Taycan's 800V/350kW charging capability. PHOTO (COLOR): EXCLUSIVE IMAGE PHOTO (COLOR): Profile view clearly shows new Macan will adopt a more coupé-SUV look PHOTO (COLOR): SPIED. [Extracted from the article]

Dedicated EV platform to debut THIS is Audi's upcoming small electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron. It's already known, however, that the Q4 e-tron will be joined by a coupé-inspired Q4 e-tron Sportback. As the Volkswagen Group's premium small electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron's cabin will be marked out with more upmarket materials and an individual design - as evidenced by both Q4 e-tron concepts. [Extracted from the article]

Electric version set to return HYUNDAI has revealed a heavily facelifted Kona, complete with a sporty N Line trim level. "The range-topping 1.6 petrol produces 195bhp and has on-demand four-wheel drive" "The new front grille is joined by a reshaped bumper and slimmer LED running lights" The new Kona goes on sale towards the end of 2020, with the Hybrid due early in 2021. [Extracted from the article]

THE evening before the nation went into lockdown back in March, a Mazda MX-5 appeared outside my London flat. At almost £30,000 in a lofty specification like our car's, it's difficult to call the MX-5 a bargain these days, and for my dad, it's a price that raises plenty of debate. For him, the MX-5 is too unassuming for the cash, even with the dash of aftermarket appeal GT Sport Tech gets in the form of black wheels from specialist BBS. [Extracted from the article]