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‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’

‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving

'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…
Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market

Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market
Chinese firm Skywell will begin UK sales later this year
MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market

MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market
A new MG2, plus replacements for the ZS and HS are all expected to arrive by the end of 2025
Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition marks the end of an era

Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition marks the end of an era
The 485 is the fastest car Caterham has built for Europe
New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now

New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
Skoda’s award-winning best-seller is given fresh technology and a more powerful vRS model
The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists

The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists
The Channel Tunnel enters its fourth decade this month, but the ferry trade it was supposed to end is booming
New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines

New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines
It’s modelled on a GV70 and comes with a suite of accessories to make your four-legged friend more comfortable
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers

Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent
Jaguar Land Rover offers £150 a month towards new Range Rover insurance

Jaguar Land Rover offers £150 a month towards new Range Rover insurance
The new insurance contribution includes Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models, but not the Velar or Evoque
Bentley W12 engine is dead: long live the ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’ powertrain

Bentley W12 engine is dead: long live the ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’ powertrain
The iconic 12-cylinder Bentley engine bids farewell after 21 years of service
Full range of electric VW campervans incoming, says CEO

Full range of electric VW campervans incoming, says CEO
VW’s head of commercial vehicles has revealed plans for a line-up of EV California campervans are already in motion
Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends

Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends
Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines
New 2024 BMW iX facelift sticks with controversial design

New 2024 BMW iX facelift sticks with controversial design
The luxury electric SUV sector is about to get even more competitive thanks to an revised iX
'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'

'Is the BMW iX ugly? Its looks polarise opinion, but it would be boring if we all agreed'
Car design can cause plenty of debate, and editor Paul Barker thinks that's something new brands should learn from if they want to stand out from the …
New 2024 BMW M4 CS revealed: sweet spot secured?

New 2024 BMW M4 CS revealed: sweet spot secured?
BMW’s M4 CS might just be the best take yet on the already brilliant super coupe
Updated Land Rover Defender gets a sprinkling of extra luxury and a new diesel engine

Updated Land Rover Defender gets a sprinkling of extra luxury and a new diesel engine
The Defender now comes with a higher level of comfort according to Land Rover
New Renault Rafale: prices confirmed as Renault SUV range grows again

New Renault Rafale: prices confirmed as Renault SUV range grows again
Renault’s growing range of models now includes the Rafale SUV
2024 BMW M5: our best look yet at new plug-in hybrid super-saloon

2024 BMW M5: our best look yet at new plug-in hybrid super-saloon
BMW’s upcoming M5 will see the return of the estate and an abundance of new technology
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II revealed: revised super-luxury SUV ups the opulence

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II revealed: revised super-luxury SUV ups the opulence
New design, tech and cutting-edge materials are highlights of the high-sided Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II
Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers

Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers
The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead
New Bentley Batur Convertible is the final open-top W12 Bentley

New Bentley Batur Convertible is the final open-top W12 Bentley
The third installation of Mulliner’s coachbuild series will be the last convertible W12-engined Bentley
BMW 5 Series Touring gets some M5 flavour with new M Performance Parts 

BMW 5 Series Touring gets some M5 flavour with new M Performance Parts
If you can’t wait for the M5 then BMW’s M Performance Parts might keep you happy for know
New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet revealed with widebody and six-cylinder engine

New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet revealed with widebody and six-cylinder engine
Mercedes-AMG’s diversification continues with the new CLE 53 Cabriolet
"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"

"Fiat's model line-up is too small and too expensive"
Mike Rutherford thinks car companies such as Fiat should rely less on UK Government subsidies to help bail them out on EV sales, and focus more on res…
Petrol prices rise 10p per litre, with ‘pump price gulf’ creating regional inequality

Petrol prices rise 10p per litre, with ‘pump price gulf’ creating regional inequality
The price of fuel has risen by an average of £5.50 per tank so far in 2024 with, on average, prices 5p per litre cheaper in Northern Ireland
AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence

AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence
Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year
MoT test pass certificates axed as paperwork goes ‘online only’

MoT test pass certificates axed as paperwork goes ‘online only’
Garages have axed annual MoT test paperwork, aiming to cut down fraud - not trees
Stunning new Ferrari 12Cilindri confirms there's still a place for a big V12

Stunning new Ferrari 12Cilindri confirms there's still a place for a big V12
The next chapter in Ferrari’s 12-cylinder dynasty available in coupe and Spider forms from launch
More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’

More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’
Almost 4,000 additional streets in Glasgow will get a 20mph speed limit, with introductions set to be phased
UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used

UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used
Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that Mercedes-Benz is a top choice with new car buyers, with used buyers favouring Ford
First look at new look Kia EV6: full reveal just weeks away

First look at new look Kia EV6: full reveal just weeks away
The first official images of the facelifted EV6 confirm it will sport a fresh new look influenced by the seven-seat EV9
New Toyota Hilux GR Sport II: £50,000 sports truck hits UK streets

New Toyota Hilux GR Sport II: £50,000 sports truck hits UK streets
Practicality and a sporty appeal are both on the agenda for Toyota’s new pick up truck
On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls

On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls
Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue
New Kia Picanto facelift is still one of the cheapest cars on sale

New Kia Picanto facelift is still one of the cheapest cars on sale
The facelifted Kia Picanto city car has arrived and starts at £15,595
“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”

“It’s easy to find tempting deals on electric cars”
There are plenty of good deals to be had on EVs, but editor Paul Barker wonders if they’re what new car buyers really want