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Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
The V10 engine in the track-only hypercar will rev to astonishing 15,000rpm and produce over 1,100bhp
EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs

EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs
An EU spokesperson said the two nations had “a candid and constructive call” on Chinese electric car tariffs
New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals

New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals
Audi’s super SUV is due to go on sale later this week with up to 632bhp and optional new RS sport exhaust
Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne

Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne
More details regarding Mate Rimac’s new robotaxi firm will be announced on 26 June
Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks

Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks
Classic Fords to be remastered with the brand’s blessing as brand-new cars, starting with the RS200 and Mk1 Escort
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners

Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia, Kia and MG were once considered underdogs, but the 2024 Driver Power results show just how far all three manufacturers h…
Alfa Romeo Junior 2024 preview: specs and full details

Alfa Romeo Junior 2024 preview: specs and full details
Alfa Romeo re-entered the small SUV sector with the new Milano and then promptly renamed it as the Alfa Romeo Junior. Here's everything we know so far…
First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal

First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal
Audi’s updated hyper hatchback and saloon still features a 395bhp five-cylinder engine, and goes on sale at the end of August
New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace

New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace
The baby electric Alfa SUV costs from £33,895, while hotter 278bhp ‘Veloce’ edition goes on sale later this year
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe

UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall
New generation Mercedes C-Class-sized EV gets ready to battle BMW Neue Klasse

New generation Mercedes C-Class-sized EV gets ready to battle BMW Neue Klasse
Merc’s taken the plunge and is hard at work on its high-volume EV saloon. Will it pay off?
New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due

New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due
A sleek Q6 e-tron Sportback and a fire-breathing RS Q6 flagship are in the plan, as Audi takes the fight to premium rivals
No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only

No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only
The all-new premium BMW X3 SUV has a sharp new look and cutting-edge tech, but no iX3 EV this time around
New Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda special editions mark 20 years of the MC12 hypercar

New Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda special editions mark 20 years of the MC12 hypercar
Maserati has announced two new special edition models of the MC20 supercar to mark the 20th anniversary of its MC12 hypercar
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV: price, specs, launch and on sale dates

New Skoda Elroq electric SUV: price, specs, launch and on sale dates
Skoda’s Karoq-sized EV SUV is on the way. Here’s everything we know so far about the Elroq
Extreme new Ford Mustang GTD is here, has 800bhp and costs £315,000

Extreme new Ford Mustang GTD is here, has 800bhp and costs £315,000
Ford’s most extreme Mustang yet features tech banned from international motorsport
New Bentley Continental GT Speed on target for 25 June reveal

New Bentley Continental GT Speed on target for 25 June reveal
The next version of Bentley Continental GT will be launched with a hybrid powertrain and undersea speed record
New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range

New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range
The facelifted Golf GTI goes on sale on 20 June, while plug-in hybrid versions of VW’s family hatchback are available from 27 June
Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?

Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?
Electric car brand Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a £355m loss in the final quarter of 2023
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing

Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent
Price cut for Renault Kangoo electric van with new look across the range

Price cut for Renault Kangoo electric van with new look across the range
The Renault Kangoo van range has been updated with a new look and a lower price for E-Tech electric model
Suzuki Swace hybrid gets a tiny tech boost

Suzuki Swace hybrid gets a tiny tech boost
Minor upgrades arrive for the Suzuki Swace family car, including a larger display and speed assist tech.
The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress

The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress
Mike Rutherford laments the demise of the iconic Geneva Motor Show
New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version

New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version
The new Renegade may utilise the same platform and technology as the Citroen C3, Vauxhall Frontera and Fiat Grande Panda
New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX

New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX
This is an EV over five-metres-long that can do 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and 317 miles on a single charge
Tesla Model Y muscles out Toyota RAV4 to become world’s best-selling car

Tesla Model Y muscles out Toyota RAV4 to become world’s best-selling car
Tesla sold over 1.2 million Model Ys in 2023, making the SUV the first EV to be crowned as the world’s top seller for a calendar year
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards

Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards
The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high in…
Refreshed BMW M2: boss baby coupe gets more power, and colour for 2024

Refreshed BMW M2: boss baby coupe gets more power, and colour for 2024
BMW’s compact but muscular coupe has picked up a range of upgrades on top of and under the skin
Updated 2024 BMW 2 Series arrives with all-new interior and tech

Updated 2024 BMW 2 Series arrives with all-new interior and tech
BMW’s two-door coupe has been refreshed and updated, with the first cars set to arrive in August
New BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV on sale now from £33,205

New BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV on sale now from £33,205
BYD’s answer to the Hyundai Tucson offers a pure-electric driving range of up to 50 miles
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’

Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
Labour’s bid for the motorists’ vote includes funding for potholes, an investigation into unfair car insurance practices and a reform for road buildin…
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love

The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
Editor Paul Barker says a big thank you to everybody who took part in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale

What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale
Prices and specs are announced for the Vauxhall Combo Life and Vivaro Life MPVs in EV form
Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts

Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts
The British automotive giant has donated even more cash to help police forces tackle the UK’s rise in car theft crime
Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land

Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land
Owners have voted the Dacia Duster as the most satisfying new car to own in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
Updated Renault Captur pricing and specs announced

Updated Renault Captur pricing and specs announced
The facelifted Renault Captur shares kit with the Clio, and starts from £21,095