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Peugeot 2008 small SUV goes mildly hybrid for a major MPG boost

Peugeot 2008 small SUV goes mildly hybrid for a major MPG boost
New 2008 Hybrid starts from £27,770, with mild-hybrid setup offering improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions over existing pure-petrol models
“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”

“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited that a new Fiat Panda could finally be on the way
New Rivian R2 info surfaces as US firm’s third all-electric model gets ready for launch

New Rivian R2 info surfaces as US firm’s third all-electric model gets ready for launch
An online post appears to have leaked some information on the electric SUV ahead of its 7 March unveiling
Touchscreen backlash? Euro NCAP says physical buttons will be “incentivised” in car safety tests 

Touchscreen backlash? Euro NCAP says physical buttons will be “incentivised” in car safety tests
Car makers have been advised not to have important car functions on touchscreens
New car registrations hit 20-year high in February after 19 months of growth 

New car registrations hit 20-year high in February after 19 months of growth
The UK car market sees continuous growth despite the rapid diesel decline. EV sales to private buyers are up 21% year-on-year
New Aston Martin Vantage takes over as F1 safety car from old Aston Martin Vantage

New Aston Martin Vantage takes over as F1 safety car from old Aston Martin Vantage
The Aston Martin Vantage is the new F1 safety car and it’s set to make its debut on track this weekend
UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows

UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows
The rising cost of oil pushes up fuel prices, but there are big regional differences in the cost of filling up
Cars are becoming unaffordable in cost of living crisis, say 60% of motorists

Cars are becoming unaffordable in cost of living crisis, say 60% of motorists
The cost of living crisis has seen drivers cut back on journeys, explore car-sharing and using public transport
New max power Porsche Taycan ‘Turbo GT’ teased with reveal days away

New max power Porsche Taycan ‘Turbo GT’ teased with reveal days away
The new range-topping version of the recently updated Porsche Taycan is expected to produce more than 1,000bhp
Citroen C4 and C4 X get new hybrid setup and extended 260-mile EV range

Citroen C4 and C4 X get new hybrid setup and extended 260-mile EV range
The Citroen C4 hatchback and C4 X high-riding saloon are now available with a 48V hybrid, while the electric e-C4 and e-C4 X receive a larger 54kWh ba…
F1 ace Gerhard Berger’s £350,000 stolen Ferrari found after 30 years: Met police solve 1995 crime

F1 ace Gerhard Berger’s £350,000 stolen Ferrari found after 30 years: Met police solve 1995 crime
Gerhard Berger’s Ferrari Testarossa has been found three decades after its theft from the Imola GP circuit
"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"

"BYD, Dacia, MG and Renault are among the most impressive and in-touch car brands in the world"
Mike Rutherford is confused as to why so many car manufacturers avoided the 2024 Geneva Motor Show
BMW Isetta-inspired Microlino EV coming to the UK, and we’ve driven it!

BMW Isetta-inspired Microlino EV coming to the UK, and we’ve driven it!
The tiny Microlino and the new Microlino Lite electric cars have been given the green light for UK sales
New BMW i5 Flow Nostokana is the latest on a long line of BMW ‘Art Cars’

New BMW i5 Flow Nostokana is the latest on a long line of BMW ‘Art Cars’
The new car is a tribute to the 1991 BMW Art Car by Esther Mahlangu
Porsche 718 Boxster EV on track for 2025 reveal

Porsche 718 Boxster EV on track for 2025 reveal
The all-electric Porsche sports car has been spotted with less camouflage
Toyota Proace and Proace City van updates arrive with prices from under £24,000

Toyota Proace and Proace City van updates arrive with prices from under £24,000
Toyota’s whole light commercial van range has been facelifted for 2024 and the Proace van is the latest beneficiary
“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”

“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks the Geneva launches of the Renault 5 and MG3 show that the death of the small car has been greatly exaggerated
Electric car tax cuts needed to boost sales, says SMMT

Electric car tax cuts needed to boost sales, says SMMT
The Chancellor is under pressure to slash VAT on new EVs to provide a ‘fair tax for a fair transition’
New £20m Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is the ultimate in opulence

New £20m Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is the ultimate in opulence
Arcadia is the third model in Rolls-Royce’s exclusive Droptail commission, and it doesn’t come cheap
All-new Maserati GranCabrio convertible launched in hot Trofeo form with 542bhp twin-turbo V6

All-new Maserati GranCabrio convertible launched in hot Trofeo form with 542bhp twin-turbo V6
The elegant Maserati drop top will join the Coupe initially in hot Trofeo spec, with the electric Folgore to come
Aston Martin says its Lagonda brand is definitely dead

Aston Martin says its Lagonda brand is definitely dead
Lagonda has no part in Aston Martin’s plan for electrification, which involves four electric cars being launched from 2026
The Apple car is dead: tech giant’s plans for ‘Project Titan’ self-driving EV hit the buffers

The Apple car is dead: tech giant’s plans for ‘Project Titan’ self-driving EV hit the buffers
The tech firm reportedly won’t pursue ‘Project Titan’ any longer, despite years of work on its self-driving EV technology
New Tata Gigafactory all set for Somerset: Britain’s biggest battery plant to create 4,000 jobs 

New Tata Gigafactory all set for Somerset: Britain’s biggest battery plant to create 4,000 jobs
A “multi-billion-pound” battery manufacturing hub will be built near Bridgewater, Somerset
Geneva Motor Show 2024: full show round-up and all the cars

Geneva Motor Show 2024: full show round-up and all the cars
Less extensive than it once was, the Geneva Motor Show 2024 still brought some interesting new models
New Alfa Romeo Milano tests its mettle ahead of April 2024 launch

New Alfa Romeo Milano tests its mettle ahead of April 2024 launch
Alfa’s new small SUV with come with petrol and fully-electric power
New Renault 4 will go 4x4 to get ahead in the baby EV SUV class

New Renault 4 will go 4x4 to get ahead in the baby EV SUV class
The forthcoming Renault 4 is likely to offer a four-wheel-drive option, helping it to stand out in the market for baby all-electric SUVs
Chunky price cut for Cupra Born electric car

Chunky price cut for Cupra Born electric car
The Cupra Born electric family car has had its range simplified and prices slashed
Dacia heads for VW Golf and Ford Focus territory with new C-Neo that’s definitely ‘not an SUV’

Dacia heads for VW Golf and Ford Focus territory with new C-Neo that’s definitely ‘not an SUV’
As big names vacate the traditional C-segment, Dacia sees an opportunity for its new petrol family car
New Renault 5 could have a 15-year lifecycle with upgrades every year

New Renault 5 could have a 15-year lifecycle with upgrades every year
Renault is planning a long lifecycle for the Renault 5 with hardware and software improvements introduced on an annual basis
New McLaren Artura Spider is an aerodynamic tour de force

New McLaren Artura Spider is an aerodynamic tour de force
McLaren’s first series-production plug-in hybrid supercar loses its roof, but none of its performance
New IM L6 is coming to the UK and gunning for the Tesla Model 3 

New IM L6 is coming to the UK and gunning for the Tesla Model 3
The Chinese electric saloon will come with almost 500 miles of range
Far-out Pininfarina Enigma GT is a 2+2 GT with a hydrogen-powered V6

Far-out Pininfarina Enigma GT is a 2+2 GT with a hydrogen-powered V6
This Star Trek-inspired 2+2 GT gets a hydrogen-powered V6 and a full opening canopy
Tiny Silence S04 aims to make a noise in the “nano car” segment 

Tiny Silence S04 aims to make a noise in the “nano car” segment
The dinky S04 has seating for two and will do 92 miles on a charge
New MG3 hopes to disrupt the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa’s supermini dominance

New MG3 hopes to disrupt the Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa’s supermini dominance
New MG3 features the company’s first full-hybrid powertrain; pricing to be announced in March
First look inside new Peugeot E-5008 reveals plenty of seats and screens

First look inside new Peugeot E-5008 reveals plenty of seats and screens
Next-generation Peugeot 5008 will feature a curved 21-inch display and brand new platform, plus seating for seven
Fiat ‘Mega-Panda’ leads surprise concept car blitz that uncovers bold future model plans

Fiat ‘Mega-Panda’ leads surprise concept car blitz that uncovers bold future model plans
Four other all-electric concept car models were revealed with wild styling