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Car makers to face massive fines for cheating emissions tests

Europe calls to replace car economy tests

The WLTP economy and emissions test, designed to be more accurate and real-world representative than its predecessor, is falling short.
Published 12 April 2024
Design image of The Aurora Halo Space capsule, with a customer overlooking the Earth

Images: McLaren P1 designer's space capsule

Frank Stephenson is best known for penning cars with "stratospheric" top speeds but this will take passengers literally into the stratosphere.
Published 11 April 2024
Alfa Romeo Milano

New Alfa Milano EV unveiled

The Alfa Romeo Milano is the company’s first fully electric car, but it will also be available with petrol engines.
Published 10 April 2024
Morgan Plus Four

New BMW-powered Morgan Plus Four released, keeps c

The new Morgan Plus Four sports car is available to order from today, the British firm has announced.
Published 10 April 2024
Motorway charging queue

Debrett's now has a guide to EV etiquette

Any EV driver who has faced a long wait at the motorway services knows it can be a bun fight. Debrett's guide to modern manners is here to help.
Published 09 April 2024
Audi S3 Sportback

Updated Audi S3 unveiled in full

The entry point to Audi's high-performance models, the S3, has been updated for 2024, with more power and a host of tech upgrades.
Published 08 April 2024
eBay to auction off Ken Block memorabilia

Ken Block memorabilia goes to auction

Online auction site will sell “one-of-a-kind” items from Block’s archive including collectibles and vehicle components.
Published 04 April 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi successfully completes a process similar to an actual US driver’s licence test

Watch driverless Hyundai take US driving test

Human or robot... which is better at driving? Hyundai has released a video which puts that question to the test in a literal sense.
Published 02 April 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 Harlequin Edition (April Fools' Day 2024)

Funny cars? April Fools 2024 round-up

Dog-friendly in-car systems, a car-washing body suit, lifestyle aftershave and bioluminescent paint were all part of this year’s roster of jokes.
Published 02 April 2024
Abarth 600e front 3/4 action shot

Fiat 600e gets Abarth performance

Abarth is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new, high-performance version of the pure-electric Fiat 600e compact SUV.
Published 31 March 2024
Omoda 5

Omoda's plans for UK market

Chery-owned Omoda brand is leading a full-frontal assault on the UK market with four new models in the next couple of years.
Published 27 March 2024
Ferrari North Europe to sell 25 personalised press car registration numbers at a charity auction Saturday 18 May 2024

Ferrari UK auctions off personal plates

Ferrari North Europe, which includes the UK, is about to hold an auction for some of its most famous number plates.
Published 26 March 2024