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‘The British Motor Show ain’t optional. It’s compulsory’

‘The British Motor Show ain’t optional. It’s compulsory’
A masked Mike Rutherford will be at the reborn event - and reckons you should be there, too. No excuses!
New Jeep Wrangler revealed with improved tech and off-road ability

New Jeep Wrangler revealed with improved tech and off-road ability
Jeep updates the Wrangler for 2021, with new off-road tech and special-edition model
Reborn AC Cobra gets 308bhp pure-electric powertrain

Reborn AC Cobra gets 308bhp pure-electric powertrain
The iconic AC Cobra has gone electric, offering buyers a 0-62mph time of roughly four seconds and a maximum range of 150 miles
Mercedes to launch three new electric car platforms in 2025

Mercedes to launch three new electric car platforms in 2025
Mercedes aims to have a battery-electric vehicle in every segment it serves by 2022, before rolling out its new platforms mid-decade
New Skoda Enyaq: the complete guide to Skoda's first bespoke electric car

New Skoda Enyaq: the complete guide to Skoda's first bespoke electric car
We speak to Skoda’s chief executive officer about the Enyaq and the future of electric cars for the brand
Driving licence body faces huge backlog cases due to strikes and Covid disruption

Driving licence body faces huge backlog cases due to strikes and Covid disruption
Some drivers have been unable to get on the road due to 1.4 million DVLA applications waiting to be processed
GM to launch third electric pick-up truck later this year

GM to launch third electric pick-up truck later this year
General Motors has announced it will soon offer a full-sized GMC-badged electric pick-up to rival the Tesla Cybertruck
"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"

"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"
With the semi-conductor crisis driving up the value of used cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it's a good time to part exchange
Pininfarina Battista hypercar gets new bespoke design options

Pininfarina Battista hypercar gets new bespoke design options
Pininfarina has unveiled the first bespoke Battista, showcasing the hypercar’s extensive personalisation programme
McLaren GT supercar recreated as a ride-on toy car for kids

McLaren GT supercar recreated as a ride-on toy car for kids
The child-sized replica of the McLaren GT is priced from £163, and is designed for kids aged between three and six
New 2021 Kia EV6 boasts up to 328 miles of range

New 2021 Kia EV6 boasts up to 328 miles of range
Kia reveals more specs for its bespoke electric car, with the EV6 offering long range and an 18-minute 80 per cent rapid recharge time
Huge difference in driving-test pass rates for ethnic groups

Huge difference in driving-test pass rates for ethnic groups
Data shows White people more likely to pass than people from ethnic-minority backgrounds
New 2021 Porsche Macan facelift gets new look and more power

New 2021 Porsche Macan facelift gets new look and more power
The Porsche Macan gets a small exterior update, plus a new centre console and revised power outputs across the line-up
Peugeot 108 range gets subtle styling tweaks for 2021

Peugeot 108 range gets subtle styling tweaks for 2021
Peugeot’s 108 city car is now only available as a five-door, featuring fresh paint finishes and new trim pieces
'Subsidies for drivers to switch to electric cars are nothing short of essential'

'Subsidies for drivers to switch to electric cars are nothing short of essential'
With the 2030 ban looming, Mike Rutherford thinks the government needs to be doing more to incentivise new electric car buyers
Pricing and specs unveiled for rugged Toyota Yaris Cross

Pricing and specs unveiled for rugged Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross arrives in the UK market to take on the small SUV sector
New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper

New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper
The new MINI JCW Anniversary Edition packs 227bhp, but just 60 are coming to the UK
New 1,578bhp Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar ready for production

New 1,578bhp Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar ready for production
Koenigsegg has built the first pre-series production version of the Jesko, with customer deliveries expected to arrive early next year
New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395

New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395
The Korean brand’s first performance SUV has arrived with up to 286bhp, launch control and a 0–62mph time of 5.5 seconds
New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links

New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links
The Abarth F595 is the latest limited run version of the hot hatch, and it comes with unique design elements and a new exhaust system
Everrati reveals electric Ford GT40 recreation

Everrati reveals electric Ford GT40 recreation
Everrati has announced a new Ford GT40 continuation with a custom EV powertrain
Kia UK boss bemoans lack of electric car charging investment and warns of ‘blackspots’

Kia UK boss bemoans lack of electric car charging investment and warns of ‘blackspots’
Kia UK CEO Paul Philpott says support for EV charging infrastructure investment is critical as the ban on petrol and diesel approaches
Facelifted SEAT Arona goes on sale with prices from £19,260

Facelifted SEAT Arona goes on sale with prices from £19,260
SEAT has given the Arona a tough-looking makeover and a choice of new infotainment systems
New SEAT Ibiza 2021 facelift on sale from £16,945

New SEAT Ibiza 2021 facelift on sale from £16,945
The updated SEAT Ibiza is available to order now, sporting a few styling tweaks and a completely redesigned cabin
Volkswagen ‘New Auto’ strategy predicts near 100 per cent EV sales by 2040

Volkswagen ‘New Auto’ strategy predicts near 100 per cent EV sales by 2040
Volkswagen’s “New Auto” business strategy will introduce new tech and make electric vehicles more profitable across the Group’s brands
New Nissan logo revealed alongside Ariya electric SUV

New Nissan logo revealed alongside Ariya electric SUV
Just like Volkswagen, Nissan has revealed a new logo to kickstart its EV revolution
New Lotus Emira driven: first review by Jenson Button

New Lotus Emira driven: first review by Jenson Button
2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button gives us his verdict on the new Lotus Emira
“We’d rather pay for a better stereo than more safety kit in our new cars”

“We’d rather pay for a better stereo than more safety kit in our new cars”
Steve Fowler considers the British passion for in-car audio and highlights some of the world leading domestic hi-fi manufacturers making our new cars …
New Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien unveiled as 740bhp dune-bashing supercar

New Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien unveiled as 740bhp dune-bashing supercar
The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien is based on the current-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S, but it has even more power and a host of off-road ready modi…
Sales of new diesel lorries banned from 2040

Sales of new diesel lorries banned from 2040
Overhead electrified gantries could power electric HGVS, as new internal combustion engined trucks won’t be sold from 2040
Car industry damage caused by the global chip shortage could have been avoided

Car industry damage caused by the global chip shortage could have been avoided
Andy Palmer thinks that the problems caused for car makers by the semi-conductor chip shortage could be a self-inflicted wound
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021: news round-up

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021: news round-up
Goodwood’s famous hillclimb reopened in 2021, hosting new models from Lotus, BMW, Toyota and more
Could the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut become the world’s fastest car?

Could the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut become the world’s fastest car?
An even more extreme version of the Jesko hypercar, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut promises to set new benchmarks in the realm of speed
New limited-run BMW X5, X6 and X7 special editions unveiled

New limited-run BMW X5, X6 and X7 special editions unveiled
BMW reveals limited-edition versions of its large SUVs for 2021, with a raft of unique design touches
“Hyundai wiped the floor with the opposition at the 2021 New Car Awards”

“Hyundai wiped the floor with the opposition at the 2021 New Car Awards”
Mike Rutherford is impressed with just how far Hyundai has come in the last 10 years
New Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: prices and release date announced

New Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: prices and release date announced
The fastest iteration of the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers 480bhp and costs from £67,225