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Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power

Skoda Favorit reimagined for 21st Century with electric power
Sadly the Skoda Favorit EV is just a pipe dream, because this is merely a design study
Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships

Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships
According to experts, the dip in the distribution of qualifications could make it difficult to find someone to work on your car
The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up

The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up
The Hybrid+ gives the MG HS another tool to take on the Dacia Bigster
No Renault Austral PHEV: updated SUV to stick with familiar power

No Renault Austral PHEV: updated SUV to stick with familiar power
The mid-size SUV’s new look might be inspired by the flagship Renault Rafale, but it won’t be getting the same plug-in hybrid technology
BMW i4 gets improved efficiency, plus new top-spec M60 trim

BMW i4 gets improved efficiency, plus new top-spec M60 trim
Summer 2025 updates focus on longer range and a more powerful range-topper
New 2025 Toyota RAV4: details, specs and prices

New 2025 Toyota RAV4: details, specs and prices
Next generation Toyota RAV4 family SUV will be plug-in hybrid only in the UK, with up to 62 miles of electric range
Most powerful Bentley Bentayga ever to be unveiled in a matter of days

Most powerful Bentley Bentayga ever to be unveiled in a matter of days
“The most dynamic Bentayga yet” will feature a hugely powerful twin-turbo V8 engine, and categorically no hybrid assistance
Electric car drivers won’t ever go back to petrol or diesel

Electric car drivers won’t ever go back to petrol or diesel
Editor Paul Barker thinks the EV transition is coming whether we like it or not
BMW M2 CS returns with 530bhp and an £86k price tag

BMW M2 CS returns with 530bhp and an £86k price tag
The BMW M2 may have finally become a true Porsche Cayman GT4 RS rival in the form of the new CS
London congestion charge to rise by 20% as EV exemption chopped

London congestion charge to rise by 20% as EV exemption chopped
The London congestion charge is set to increase on 2 January 2026 as EV exemption ends
New Peugeot 208 GTi hot hatch promises ‘fun and power’ as reveal edges closer

New Peugeot 208 GTi hot hatch promises ‘fun and power’ as reveal edges closer
Not only is Peugeot returning to the hot hatch scene, it’s also bringing back the iconic GTi badge
New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side

New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side
Black Edition trim will be available on the two electric SUVs from 29 May
New Porsche 718 Boxster EV will be mid-engined... sort of

New Porsche 718 Boxster EV will be mid-engined... sort of
Porsche’s electric sports car will have batteries stacked behind the driver for even weight distribution and a low driving position
Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors

Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors
The Frontera Gravel is an ‘ultra-rugged’ electric SUV that proves green-laning can be eco-friendly
AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens

AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens
Porsche’s new software can analyse data using AI to notify drivers of upcoming battery faults
Electric car batteries: all about EV battery tech present and future

Electric car batteries: all about EV battery tech present and future
Batteries are the most complex part of an electric car, but how do they work?
Mazda MX-5 EV: iconic roadster set for electric power

Mazda MX-5 EV: iconic roadster set for electric power
The Mazda MX-5 is set to be offered as a pure EV for the first time, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Hyundai Ioniq 9 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on-sale date

Hyundai Ioniq 9 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on-sale date
The new flagship Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV gets a slippery shape and nearly 400 miles of range
It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA

It's only a matter of time before Jaguar Land Rover builds a factory in the USA
Mike Rutherford thinks Jaguar's 'Reimagine' strategy will result in the company exploring further opportunities in the USA
New BMW Concept Speedtop is an ultra-rare shooting brake with looks to die for

New BMW Concept Speedtop is an ultra-rare shooting brake with looks to die for
Couldn’t get on the shortlist for the BMW Skytop? Here’s the hard-top version – but only 70 will be made
“Scam” airport parking firm accused of hit-and-run with client’s car

“Scam” airport parking firm accused of hit-and-run with client’s car
One holidaymaker says their car suffered over £6,500 in damage, while others claim huge jumps in mileage while they were away
Mazda has killed off the electric MX-30, and we can’t say we’re surprised

Mazda has killed off the electric MX-30, and we can’t say we’re surprised
The MX-30 EV has been axed, but the Japanese brand will have another crack next year when it launches the all-new Mazda 6e saloon
Genesis Electrified G80 to up its appeal with sharper looks and more space

Genesis Electrified G80 to up its appeal with sharper looks and more space
Already luxurious electric saloon has had its wheelbase stretched to provide more room for rear-seat passengers
New Xiaomi YU7 beats the Tesla Model Y on power and range

New Xiaomi YU7 beats the Tesla Model Y on power and range
New SUV also showcases dramatic 1.1 metre digital display, but it’s destined for Chinese showrooms only
New Fiat Tris EV three-wheeler is here to take the Piaggio Ape’s throne

New Fiat Tris EV three-wheeler is here to take the Piaggio Ape’s throne
Want something more practical than a Citroen Ami? The Tris could be the answer
Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales 

Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales
Is pressure from retailers and car makers finally cutting through with ministers?
Solid-state batteries are almost here! BMW tests tech in i7 prototype

Solid-state batteries are almost here! BMW tests tech in i7 prototype
Company is well on the way to delivering groundbreaking tech, which has been developed in collaboration with technical partner Solid Power
New Audi Q2 e-tron: popular small SUV is set to go electric

New Audi Q2 e-tron: popular small SUV is set to go electric
The combustion-powered Q2 is on its way out, so here’s everything you need to know about its fully electric replacement
The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back, and it's not an EV!

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is back, and it's not an EV!
We chat to Fiat bosses about the design – and why hybrid is more suitable than electric
Assumption is the mother of most terrible car purchases

Assumption is the mother of most terrible car purchases
Ellis Hyde explains why you should do your homework and read the small print if you want to avoid any nasty surprises when buying a new car
Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025

Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025
The decision to make the Fiat 500 electric-only is being unpicked with costly engineering
Hot 296bhp Lexus LBX Morizo RR confirmed for the UK

Hot 296bhp Lexus LBX Morizo RR confirmed for the UK
Luxury brand's hot sub-brand gearing up to launch its first performance offering in the UK market
UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed

UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed
Scotland and Wales top new table for places not to get stuck in…
New 2026 Lexus ES will be EV only in UK

New 2026 Lexus ES will be EV only in UK
Petrol-electric hybrid engine dropped as large saloon sizes up latest BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines

Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
New boss suggests it makes sense to kill higher-CO2 petrol engines in favour of hybrids and EVs
Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide

Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide
Government-backed car parking payment app gets the green light following trials with 10 local authorities