Renault has devised a concept for an autonomous, electric vehicle that would provide city dwellers with an alternative to public transport. More about Renault unveils driverless Uber-style transport system
Nissan has kitted out a traditional Japanese guesthouse with self-driving slippers that automatically return to a designated spot after use. More about Nissan's self-driving slippers tidy themselves away
Chinese startup Byton has debuted its first concept car – an all-electric, self-driving SUV that it describes as the "next generation smart device". More about Byton unveils self-driving SUV boasting facial recognition and gesture controls
A new convertible sports car is joining BMW's range of hybrid electric vehicles. More about BMW unveils i8 Roadster at LA Auto Show
Elon Musk's company Tesla has revealed its eagerly anticipated heavy goods vehicle and an unexpected sports car, both of which run on electric power. More about Tesla expands electric-vehicle portfolio with first truck and an updated roadster
Lamborghini has collaborated with a group of researchers from MIT to create a conceptual electric sports car, which has a carbon fibre shell that is able to repair any cracks or damages by itself. More about Lamborghini teams up with MIT researchers to create "self-healing" sports car
Honda has unveiled a series of AI devices and transport concepts at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, including a sports car that communicates with its driver, and a robot that can turn into an "impromptu cafe". More about Honda's latest concepts focus on artificial intelligence
Germany's first self-driving public bus has made its maiden journey on the roads of a rural town in Bavaria, taking locals from the train station to the town centre. More about Germany's first driverless bus takes to the roads
Transport designer Jonny Culkin has outlined a vision for future urban mobility in London, which would see a driverless "mini Routemaster" offer commuters a more visually engaging journey. More about Self-driving vehicle designed to help London commuters reconnect with their surroundings
British inventor James Dyson is investing £2 billion into developing a battery-powered vehicle, which is expected to launch in 2020. More about Dyson set to launch electric car in 2020
A levitating bubble-shaped vehicle has been announced as the winner of a competition organised by Renault, which saw Central Saint Martins students come up with designs for a car of the future. More about Central Saint Martins students envision Renault's "car of the future"
Renault has revealed an autonomous, electric concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, which it sees as an extension of the connected home. More about Renault unveils its vision for a car and home "in complete symbiosis"
The Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 kicked off in Germany yesterday. Here's a look at five of the most impressive car designs on show, including a car-share for the future and a vehicle envisioned as an extra living room. More about Five of the most innovative self-driving and electric car designs revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Jaguar has unveiled a zero-emissions version of its iconic E-type model, which it hopes will "future-proof classic-car ownership". More about Jaguar electrifies its classic E-type car
German automaker Audi is working with Chinese solar-cell specialist Hanergy to develop thin-film solar cells that can be integrated into the panoramic glass roofs of its cars. More about Audi set to unveil car with solar roof by end of 2017
German carmaker BMW has unveiled a concept zero-emissions MINI car – a version of which will go on the roads in 2019. More about BMW offers a glimpse into the future of its electric MINI cars
This concept car from Mercedes-Benz pairs future technology with elements of the past, featuring a design inspired by art deco. More about Mercedes-Benz's latest concept car takes its design cues from art deco
Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has achieved a long-held goal with the launch of the Model 3, its most affordable vehicle to date. More about Tesla unveils "first mass-market electric vehicle" the Model 3
The UK is set to ban the sale of all diesel and petrol vehicles from 2040, following in the footsteps of France. More about UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040
France has announced it will ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, as part of plans to make the country carbon-neutral. More about France to ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040