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Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future

Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Editor Paul Barker wonders how new car buyers are supposed to know if electric cars are the future when the industry itself doesn't know the answer
Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V: popular pick-up gets electrical assistance

Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V: popular pick-up gets electrical assistance
Rugged Hilux now offered with electrification and new off-road modes
EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars

EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars
Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users
New e-Power hybrid tech to make Nissan Qashqai more like an EV, and cheaper

New e-Power hybrid tech to make Nissan Qashqai more like an EV, and cheaper
The latest version of Nissan’s unique hybrid technology is designed to get even closer to an EV driving experience
New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises

New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises
It marks the first time we’ve seen the ‘e-hybrid’ identifier, replacing Audi’s TFSI e naming protocol
New BMW 3 Series spotted testing with quad exhaust pipes and petrol power

New BMW 3 Series spotted testing with quad exhaust pipes and petrol power
The next BMW 3 Series will be unveiled in 2026, offered with a choice of internal-combustion engines and pure-electric powertrains
New Nissan Juke EV aiming to lord it over the small SUV sector from 2026

New Nissan Juke EV aiming to lord it over the small SUV sector from 2026
Nissan’s big-selling little SUV is about to take the leap to all-electric power
Nissan Micra returns! New EV supermini due this year with Renault 5 flavour

Nissan Micra returns! New EV supermini due this year with Renault 5 flavour
The new Nissan Micra design is inspired by the distinctive, third-generation Micra from the early 2000s
Car Deal of the Day: budget-friendly Dacia Sandero for £192 a month

Car Deal of the Day: budget-friendly Dacia Sandero for £192 a month
The Dacia Sandero offers a lot for not much cash a month. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 March
New 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 992.2 spied without camouflage

New 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 992.2 spied without camouflage
Porsche’s new flagship 911 Turbo is gearing up, and it’s due to pack a clever hybrid system
New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engined convertible

New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engined convertible
The massively powerful V12-powered Aston Martin Vanquish has been revealed in its sleek open-top alter-ego
Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to

Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to
The Shanghai Auto Show is now an established part of the automotive calendar – we’ve got a full list of show debuts
UK in line for updated MG4, not China's all-new model

UK in line for updated MG4, not China's all-new model
The new-look MG4 was revealed in China last week, but the brand has confirmed that the UK isn’t getting this car any time soon
New Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida on sale now: flamboyant hybrid SUV is under £28k

New Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida on sale now: flamboyant hybrid SUV is under £28k
The hybrid version of Alfa’s baby SUV is more than £3,000 cheaper than the equivalent Peugeot 2008 and is offered in just one specification
Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month

Car Deal of the Day: A fully-electric Peugeot E-308 for just £199 a month
Peugeot’s E-308 is a plush-feeling, upmarket electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 March
Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding

Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding
Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government
Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”

Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”
The brand’s model line-up is now divided into ‘legendary icons’ like the retro-inspired R5, and ‘future icons’ such as the futuristic-looking Megane a…
No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...

No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...
…Italian brand can start to shift serious amounts of new product. Then we could see it make a new sports car
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
Car Deal of the Day: Super-slick Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer for £274 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Super-slick Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer for £274 per month
The stylish and practical VW ID.7 Tourer is our deal of the day for Sunday 23 March…
Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a big-selling Nissan Juke for £163 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Get your hands on a big-selling Nissan Juke for £163 a month
With its distinctive style, the Nissan Juke is well worth a look at such a low price. It’s our Deal of the Day for Saturday 22 March
Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date

Smart #5 2025 preview: walkaround, specs, prices and on sale date
Smart’s biggest model to date gives the brand a new identity, and hides some trick technology under its skin
New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power

New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power
An all-new fourth-generation Sandero is coming in 2027, and Dacia’s boss has been discussing its powertrain options
Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment

Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment
The German tuner is also planning to create a more aggressive Raval special edition
New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV

New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV
BYD's entry-level electric car will aim to take on the Dacia Spring at around £15,000
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever
The Next generation of Alfa’s flagship SUV has been seen out on test
Car Deal of the Day: go upmarket with a Genesis G80 for under £300 a month

Car Deal of the Day: go upmarket with a Genesis G80 for under £300 a month
The G80 is a prestige executive saloon, but also one that’s currently super cheap. It’s our Deal of the Day for 21 March
EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss

EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss
Legislators need to be positive rather than punish, and educate consumers that EVs are the fuel of the future, says Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths
M25 closures: avoid junctions 10 to 11 as complete shutdown threatens traffic chaos

M25 closures: avoid junctions 10 to 11 as complete shutdown threatens traffic chaos
More M25 chaos is in store for drivers, as the latest round of closures kicks off at 9pm on Friday
Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power

Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power
Alfa has adjusted course from circa-1,000bhp EVs due to expected lack of demand and customers’ desire for petrol power
Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess

Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess
Our chief columnist Mike Rutherford looks into what Grand Prix drivers are allegedly earning this year
Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year

Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year
Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban
Car Deal of the Day: a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa for a tempting £148 a month

Car Deal of the Day: a top-spec Vauxhall Corsa for a tempting £148 a month
The Vauxhall Corsa is a British institution – and a cheap one at that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 20 March
Supersized Audi Q9 ready to crash the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7's party

Supersized Audi Q9 ready to crash the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7's party
Audi’s largest SUV yet will offer lots of room for seven, but will be focused on North American and Chinese markets
Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road

New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road
The electric Peugeot E-Expert Sport version trades some efficiency for hot-rod looks