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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
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
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
“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
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022

Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
Hot hatch maker Abarth has revised its entire line-up
Electric BMW 3 Series confirmed among 15 EVs for 2022

Electric BMW 3 Series confirmed among 15 EVs for 2022
BMW goes big with EVs, rolling out full electrification for its popular 3 Series saloon - but it will be China-only for the moment
New BMW iX5 Hydrogen in final cold weather testing on fuel cell powertrain

New BMW iX5 Hydrogen in final cold weather testing on fuel cell powertrain
The hydrogen fuel-cell powered BMW iX5 SUV has reached the latter stages of its development cycle before it enters a short production run this year
MINI stops production in Oxford until 18 March

MINI stops production in Oxford until 18 March
Semiconductor shortage and war in Ukraine cited as reasons for plant closure
New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks

New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks
Ford has revealed a limited version of the Mustang Convertible that references one of the model’s early special editions
Refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale from £25,000

Refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale from £25,000
The Volkswagen T-Roc SUV has been updated for 2022 with a new dashboard and infotainment, while the Cabriolet and hot R versions are still included in…
Motorists call for speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT details

Motorists call for speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT details
89 per cent of drivers support use of speed cameras to check insurance, MOT and road tax.
Audi Q4 e-tron: full UK prices and specifications

Audi Q4 e-tron: full UK prices and specifications
The Audi Q4 e-tron has been upgraded with 135kW charging, a new 11.6-inch display and expanded online features
AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet

AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet
Learners will be able to have driving lessons in a Peugeot e-208, e-2008 or Vauxhall Corsa-e
Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live

Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live
Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre
New special edition Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim launched

New special edition Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim launched
Available to order now, the new range topping Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim comes with glossy black styling and upgraded tech
New limited edition Nissan Micra Kiiro revealed

New limited edition Nissan Micra Kiiro revealed
Following the Juke Kiiro, Nissan has now unveiled the Micra Kiiro special edition
Audi approves V6 diesels for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 

Audi approves V6 diesels for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Renewable HVO fuel reduces CO2 in some Audi models by up to 95 per cent compared with fossil diesel
Aston Martin Vantage and DBX to return as F1 safety cars in 2022

Aston Martin Vantage and DBX to return as F1 safety cars in 2022
Formula One will see Aston Martin's Vantage sports car and DBX SUV lead the pack again in 2022
New 2022 Nissan Leaf model refresh revealed 

New 2022 Nissan Leaf model refresh revealed
Nissan Leaf updated with new colours, wheels and goes on sale in March
Cupra to launch two new electrified models by 2023

Cupra to launch two new electrified models by 2023
SEAT spin-off Cupra confirms it’ll launch two electrified new models that “nobody has seen” – ahead of the Tavascan flagship
Possible payouts for new car buyers from shipping costs class action

Possible payouts for new car buyers from shipping costs class action
An estimated £150 million compensation pot would give £60 to car buyers, as lawyers take home millions
New 2022 Volkswagen Caddy California on sale now from £30,720

New 2022 Volkswagen Caddy California on sale now from £30,720
Volkswagen’s new Caddy California campervan undercuts the full-size model – and it comes with a foldable bed and a mini kitchen as standard
New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid available to order now from £20,300

New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid available to order now from £20,300
Mazda’s rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris will be sold alongside the existing Mazda 2 supermini and offers up to 74.3mpg
Ineos Automotive trials Grenadier production at Hambach plant 

Ineos Automotive trials Grenadier production at Hambach plant
Ineos Automotive is trialling the production process of its Grenadier off-roader by building over 100 prototypes, before full production commences lat…
New Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 and EQE 53 take on Tesla with up to 677bhp

New Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 and EQE 53 take on Tesla with up to 677bhp
Mercedes has unveiled high-performance AMG variants of its all-electric EQE saloon, with up to 677bhp in flagship 53 guise
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer priced from £25,005

New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer priced from £25,005
Vauxhall has unveiled an estate version of the new Astra, which has a 1,634-litre boot and the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain
Ford developing clutchless manual gearbox for ICE cars

Ford developing clutchless manual gearbox for ICE cars
Patents reveal that Ford is working on a new type of manual gearbox that does away with the clutch pedal
Toyota patents simulated manual gearbox for electric cars

Toyota patents simulated manual gearbox for electric cars
The technology was designed to imitate the feel of a manual gearbox, but it won’t bring any performance benefit to the vehicle
Singer launches Porsche 911 Turbo restomod with 444bhp

Singer launches Porsche 911 Turbo restomod with 444bhp
Singer has managed to extract that performance while maintaining the Porsche 911 engine’s original air-cooled layout
Volkswagen Caravelle, California and Caddy ranges available with new camping kit

Volkswagen Caravelle, California and Caddy ranges available with new camping kit
Volkswagen is now offering new modular camping accessory units for the Caravelle, California and Caddy
New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator

New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator
The updated version of the entry-level Volvo XC40 SUV is available to order now, priced from £34,100
New Bentley SUV to be brand’s first all-electric car when it arrives in 2025

New Bentley SUV to be brand’s first all-electric car when it arrives in 2025
Bentley will launch its first pure electric car in 2025, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025

Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025
After 2025 Mazda will roll-out its new Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture, which allows different-sized cars to be built on the same production line
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months

JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs

Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs
Volvo UK will fix punctures and windscreen chips on its own cars of any age free-of-charge, where possible