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Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer

GTX models for VW ID.3 and ID.7 revealed

The family hatchback and executive saloon and estate models are the latest to wear VW’s GTX electric performance badge.
Published 13 March 2024
Dacia Spring

Dacia Spring confirmed as cheapest new EV

Low asking price set to make new Dacia Spring the UK’s cheapest new mass-production electric car.
Published 12 March 2024
Audi A3

Audi A3 gets midlife facelift

Audi has announced details of a midlife update for the entire A3 line-up.
Published 11 March 2024
M25 roadworks junction 10

M25 total closure: drivers told to expect delays

Widening of A3/ M25 interchange and installation of wildlife bridge means the M25 is closed completely, for the first time ever, this weekend.
Published 11 March 2024
Rivian R2

Rivian reveals SUVs, likely UK-bound

The American electric car manufacturer has revealed three new SUV models designed to make the brand’s products more affordable.
Published 08 March 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Spring Budget 2024

EV industry unhappy with Spring Budget

Charging network CEO says the government’s failure to cut VAT on public charging prevented a “huge boost” for electric car drivers.
Published 07 March 2024
BAR 8IE registration plate

Barbie-themed plate on sale for £1m

Barbie proved a billion-dollar success at the box office. Can “BAR 8IE” turn a million for itself?
Published 05 March 2024
Dashboard screens risk drivers' lives, reports The Sunday Times

Car makers told to bring back real buttons

Car makers have been told in no uncertain terms that their reliance on touchscreen-based controls is making our roads less safe.
Published 04 March 2024
BMW i5 Flow Nostokana art car

BMW art car has colour-changing electronic panels

The latest BMW art car is an i5 electric saloon with colour-changing technology and South African Ndebele designs.
Published 29 February 2024
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo

Open-topped Maserati GranCabrio revealed

A convertible version of the GranTurismo first revealed in 2022, the GranCabrio will launch with a 3-litre V6 petrol engine.
Published 29 February 2024
Apple targets 2024 for passenger car with "next level" battery tech

Apple cancels work on electric car

Apple has cancelled its driverless electric car project after a decade of work, according to reports citing internal sources.
Published 28 February 2024
McLaren Artura Spider

McLaren Artura Spider drop-top supercar unveiled

Arrival of the open-top Artura brings with it a 20bhp power hike for both the coupé and convertible models.
Published 27 February 2024