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Ford Bridgend latest: reports suggest engine plant to close in 2020

Ford confirms Bridgend engine plant closure plans

Ford has confirmed that it is looking into the potential closure of its Bridgend engine plant in South Wales by late 2020.
Published 06 June 2019
Kia XCeed Crossover revealed in new photo

Kia XCeed crossover revealed in new photo

Kia has released the first image of its sleek new XCeed crossover SUV ahead of its full reveal later this month.
Published 05 June 2019
Gordon Murray’s new V12 supercar will be lighter, rev higher than Aston Valkyrie and have Brabham 'Fan Car' tech

Gordon Murray V12 supercar lighter than Valkyrie

More than 20 years after production of the legendary McLaren F1 ended, its designer has revealed the vital details of its spiritual successor.
Published 05 June 2019

Jeremy Clarkson isn't a fan of the BMW X5

With Jeremy Clarkson admitting he's finding more appeal with big, comfy cars, we thought the Grand Tour host would love the BMW X5. Not so.
Published 02 June 2019

Me and My Motor: Arabella Weir

"I used to have a thing for Renaults," explains Arabella Weir. "I used to own George Harrison's Renault 5. I wonder if it's still out there."
Published 01 June 2019
BMW brings stunning Garmisch concept car back from the dead

BMW brings classic concept car back from the dead

BMW has paid tribute to the car design legend Marcello Gandini, by rebuilding one of his concept cars that had been lost to history.
Published 31 May 2019
Keyless car thefts help push insurance claims to seven-year high

Keyless car thefts cause insurance claim surge

The Association of British Insurers says keyless thefts have helped cause stolen car claim costs to double over the last five years.
Published 31 May 2019
Three quarters of electric car owners use extension leads to charge their cars

Many EV car owners charging their cars dangerously

A majority of plug-in hybrid and electric car owners are dangerously recharging their cars, an electrical safety charity has discovered.
Published 31 May 2019
UK car production plummets amid Brexit uncertainty

UK car production plummets amid Brexit uncertainty

New data shows production almost halved last month, as British car makers braced themselves for the UK's original departure date from the EU.
Published 30 May 2019
Ferrari reveals range-topping, plug-in hybrid SF90 Stradale supercar

Revealed: 211mph plug-in Ferrari supercar

Ferrari has unveiled the most extreme production car it's made to date: the range-topping SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid supercar.
Published 30 May 2019
Heathrow airport ULEz

Heathrow planning to charge for polluting cars

Heathrow Airport wants to launch an Ultra Low Emission Zone by 2022, to clamp down on what it calls "the main source of local air pollution".
Published 29 May 2019
2019 BMW 1 Series: prices, performance, practicality, images and on sale date

2019 BMW 1 Series: prices, specs and release date

An all-new BMW 1 Series premium hatchback will go on sale later this year, promising better handling and more space than ever before.
Published 29 May 2019