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Volvo rolls out over-the-air software updates across whole range

Volvo rolls out over-the-air software updates across whole range
Volvo has expanded its over-the-air update programme, which now covers nearly 200,000 cars and 34 countries
“Maybe this is the time for Alfa Romeo to really shine”

“Maybe this is the time for Alfa Romeo to really shine”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Alfa Romeo is in good hands with former Peugeot boss Jean-Philippe Imparato at the helm
New electric car charger answers call for accessibility

New electric car charger answers call for accessibility
‘Barrier-free’ charger design offers hope for less-able drivers who want to switch to electric cars
New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 unveiled as entry-level roadster

New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 unveiled as entry-level roadster
Mercedes has added a four-cylinder model to its SL roadster line-up, featuring F1-derived turbocharging technology
Final European Ford Mondeo rolls off Valencia factory line

Final European Ford Mondeo rolls off Valencia factory line
Family car icon’s story finishes here as final cars mark the end of Mondeo production for Europe
Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022

Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022
The new-look line-up for the Vauxhall Corsa and Vauxhall Mokka is claimed to offer better value than before
Genesis at-home test drive programme announced for the UK

Genesis at-home test drive programme announced for the UK
Potential UK customers can now sample the Genesis range with demonstrator cars being delivered directly to their door
Suzuki Across PHEV SUV updated for 2022

Suzuki Across PHEV SUV updated for 2022
Japanese brand updates its plug-in hybrid family SUV with tech changes to improve charging
Renault Clio and Captur ranges updated for 2022

Renault Clio and Captur ranges updated for 2022
The Renault Clio and Captur share a new three-model trim structure and come with key equipment changes
David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday

David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday
The new limited-edition restomod Mini is produced in collaboration with Marshall Amplification
New Toyota bz4x electric SUV gets official 317-mile range

New Toyota bz4x electric SUV gets official 317-mile range
Two versions of Toyota’s electric SUV will it UK roads this June
“A toll road ‘system’ would be the motoring mistake of the century”

“A toll road ‘system’ would be the motoring mistake of the century”
Mike Rutherford thinks there are better ways to ‘tax’ EV drivers than implementing a nationwide tolling system
New 2022 Cupra Born: 228bhp e-Boost pricing revealed

New 2022 Cupra Born: 228bhp e-Boost pricing revealed
SEAT’s sporty sub-brand has revealed pricing for the Born EV’s faster ‘e-Boost’ derivatives, along with details of the model’s finance options
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp

New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
The first hot Toyota Corolla in around two decades has been revealed, but sadly it won't be coming to the UK
2022 Highway Code changes: 7 million drivers unaware of new rules for cars, cyclists and HGVs

2022 Highway Code changes: 7 million drivers unaware of new rules for cars, cyclists and HGVs
Research suggests 20 percent of motorists risk endangering other road users and pedestrians by not knowing rule changes
Las Vegas night race joining the Formula 1 calendar from 2023

Las Vegas night race joining the Formula 1 calendar from 2023
Formula 1 confirms the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix will feature racing after dark on a street circuit incorporating the famous Strip
New Alpina B4 Gran Coupe arrives with 488bhp

New Alpina B4 Gran Coupe arrives with 488bhp
Alpina’s latest overhauled BMW shares much in common with the new M4, but with more of a focus on comfort
‘I’m sure Colin Chapman would be very proud of the Lotus Eletre’

‘I’m sure Colin Chapman would be very proud of the Lotus Eletre’
Although the new Eletre does have a big battery sitting underneath, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it’s still very much in the spirit of Lotus
1,184bhp Hispano Suiza Maguari HS1 GTS unveiled in production form

1,184bhp Hispano Suiza Maguari HS1 GTS unveiled in production form
One of two firms claiming rights to the name, Swiss company Hispano Suiza has revealed its V10-powered, 224mph take on a modern hypercar
Peugeot 208 and 2008 gain minimalist gear selector

Peugeot 208 and 2008 gain minimalist gear selector
The cars’ strangely shaped automatic gear selector has been replaced with a space-freeing design already seen in the 308
“Despite being overtaken by Indonesia, the UK remains in the top 15 of global car producers”

“Despite being overtaken by Indonesia, the UK remains in the top 15 of global car producers”
UK car production did dip in 2021, but Mike Rutherford is grateful that it still outperformed many countries around the world
Bowler Challenge Defender given 007 makeover

Bowler Challenge Defender given 007 makeover
Special Land Rover Defender with James Bond livery will enter the 2022 Bowler Defender Challenge
724bhp Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series debuts as Affalterbach’s most powerful sports car

724bhp Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series debuts as Affalterbach’s most powerful sports car
The GT Track Series is an even more focused, non-road-legal derivative of AMG’s sports car
Spring Budget 2022: fuel duty cut by 5p a litre for a year

Spring Budget 2022: fuel duty cut by 5p a litre for a year
Rishi Sunak introduces the biggest UK fuel duty cut ever, but prices will remain high
Volkswagen reveals Software 3.0 update for electric ID. models

Volkswagen reveals Software 3.0 update for electric ID. models
New update includes driver assistance and improved charging capacity for VW’s ID cars
“We celebrate all fantastic cars, whatever form of power they use”

“We celebrate all fantastic cars, whatever form of power they use”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler asks the question of whether the very best cars in the world are really all electric
Mercedes-AMG teams up with Palace Skateboards for Art Cars

Mercedes-AMG teams up with Palace Skateboards for Art Cars
Four Art Cars have been co-created by the German firm and the skatewear brand
Covid sparks stronger connection to our cars

Covid sparks stronger connection to our cars
One in three people say Covid has made them appreciate more the freedom and independence cars bring
New Maserati Grecale Folgore is brand’s first electric car

New Maserati Grecale Folgore is brand’s first electric car
A 105kWh battery promises plenty of range when the new all-electric Maserati Grecale Folgore arrives next year
Electric car chargers needed on every street, says Connected Kerb

Electric car chargers needed on every street, says Connected Kerb
Charge point installer calls for a ‘step change’ in roll-out, as UK car-to-charger ratio declines
New Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe one-off revealed

New Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe one-off revealed
Restomodding comes to the the 996-generation Porsche 911
Automatic Toyota GR Yaris in development 

Automatic Toyota GR Yaris in development
Toyota entered a GR Yaris with an automatic gearbox in its Gazoo Racing Rally Challenge
Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing

Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing
Alpine is using a Dacia Duster body for its GT X-Over mule
“High used car prices are here to stay”

“High used car prices are here to stay”
Steve Fowler says the recent used car market chaos will settle down, but the historically high prices are here for the long haul
2022 Volkswagen T7 Multivan adds diesel power to its range

2022 Volkswagen T7 Multivan adds diesel power to its range
Volkswagen has extended the Multivan’s powertrain options with a new diesel unit
New Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen supercar for 2035

New Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen supercar for 2035
French sports car brand Alpine has pulled the covers off the student-designed A4810 concept