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As diesel nears £2 per litre, could petrol be next?
Fuel prices have surged, hitting wallets across the UK – and disruption may not end soon The government is facing pressure to act on fuel prices as diesel edges closer to £2 per litre – with significant ramifications…
McLaren reveals new logo with inspiration from Bruce's legacy
Rebranding is inspired by Bruce McLaren's first workshop and comes as part of a luxury push McLaren has revealed a new logo for its next-generation cars, taking inspiration from the signage on founder Bruce McLaren's…
Ceer: Saudi Arabia launches EV firm with wild SUV and saloon
PIF-backed car firm is key in the nation's plan to diversify its economy, launching with radical EVs Ceer Automotive, Saudi Arabia’s first car firm, has unveiled a pair of radically styled EVs as its first two models,…
Executive cruiser to fire-breathing track machine: Your guide to the Genesis company car range
Find out how the GV60, Electrified GV70, and GV60 Magma stack up for business drivers Choosing your next company car or salary sacrifice vehicle is a major decision – and one traditionally ruled by the head rather than…
Skoda Peaq review: electric Kodiaq is a seven-seat smash hit
The Kodiaq is a sales smash for Skoda. Will an electric version do as well? Back in 2022, Skoda unveiled the Vision 7S concept, previewing what an EV version of the seven-seat Kodiaq SUV could look like. That it has…
Best sub-£20k electric car? Tiny Renault Twingo vs Honda Super-N
The Super-N and Twingo have arrived to compete as Britain's most alluring affordable EVs – so which to choose? Welcome to the cutest twin test of 2026. I had both the Honda Super-N and the Renault Twingo parked outside…
Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer named as new CEO of Volvo
VW Group lifer Zellmer will take over from long-serving Hakan Samuelsson by this time next year Volvo has sensationally poached Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer to serve as its next president and CEO. The vastly experienced…
When Channel-hopping Brits went mad for Belgium's cut-price cars
Credit: Chris Morgan A bus to Antwerp, half-price Fords and the loophole that rattled British car dealers of the 1980s What if I told you that you could get your new Ford for virtually half price, and all you’d have to…
A family SUV? My Skoda Kodiaq vRS is actually a secret GT gem
Big mileage in our 261bhp Kodiaq proves it’s a comfortable, fast and effective long-distance cruiser I've been covering some big miles in our Kodiaq vRS long-term test car recently, and by gum it's good at it. Skoda…
McLaren F1 or Toyota Prius: what are the 20th century's most influential cars?
Classic & Sports Car's panel recently named the McLaren F1 the second-most influential car of the 20th century Deciding what was the most influential car of the 20th century isn't the work of a mere 700-word column such…
Top 10 ways to get the most miles out of your electric car
Range anxiety might seem like a dated concept, but a few small changes and checks can make a big difference Although ‘range anxiety’ might seem like a dated concept in the era of the 500-mile-plus electric car , there’s…
Life's never boring in a GT3 Touring: We built, and lived with, our dream 911
Can you have too much of a good thing? We spend a month with the best driver's car on sale They say Porsche 911s are simple creatures. The whirlpool of decisions I'm facing as the evening wears on, with pressure…
McLaren to retire Artura, GTS and 750S in next two years
Three core models will be phased out by end of 2028 as brand primes new supercar and SUV McLaren will retire its Artura and GTS over the next two years as it lays the groundwork for a new and expanded line-up of models.…
McLaren and Nissan boosts buy time, but UK lags in EV race
New McLaren factory and Nissan SUV bring investment and create jobs – but UK auto's growth is still rooted in ICE The UK automotive industry is facing tough times, as starkly demonstrated by the recent news about JLR…
Full test: Aston Martin DB12 S is a sharper, louder and lighter GT, but is it better?
New upper-level DB12 'super tourer' gets 20bhp extra, weighs up to 50kg less, and aims for a sportier feel. Among distractions ranging from Adrian Newey-masterminded hypercars to bleak reports in the business pages to…
Toyota RAV4: new PHEV nails the family SUV brief
World’s best-selling car gets tougher look and new plug-in hybrid drivetrain with more power and electric range The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 impressed us when we drove it in range-topping GR Sport trim overseas, but…
BYD Dolphin G
Chinese giant takes on the Renault Clio with a made-for-Europe, plug-in hybrid hatchback BYD has stayed loyal to its ocean-themed nomenclature, but really it should have broken this trend and called its new Dolphin G…
Volvo to hint at new look with 2027 concept; more buttons promised
Teaser leaves much to the imagination, but reinvention is promised Swedish brand's 13-car regeneration effort will be previewed by a concept car with an overhauled interior Volvo will preview the styling of its…
Fixing the EV error: Straight six Dodge Charger saves the muscle car
The EV Charger bombed, so now it's got a punchy six-pot - and it's coming to Europe. We try it out With most forbidden fruit in the car industry, it's forbidden for good reason. Given the quality of some of the cars…
Volvo primes saloons and estates in 13-model blitz by 2030
Swedish firm unveils largest product plan in its 99-year history, including seven new cars for Western markets Volvo will launch 13 new cars by the end of 2030 in what it calls the “largest and most ambitious” range…
Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection
Dealers love to boast about pre-sale preparation, but the most of these checks protect the seller more than the buyer Trading Standards has repeated its assertion that the used car sector is among the most…
A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque
The Mk2 Evoque is a stylish, capable premium SUV, but it isn't fault-free The second album is always difficult, but the Range Rover Evoque 2 , launched in 2019 and still in production, was more than a worthy follow-up…
Fleets waiting up to five months to get cars repaired under warranty
Parts availability and OEM policies blamed for stagnation, while out-of-warranty repair times improve Fleets are experiencing major delays with warranty work as waiting times for repairs reportedly reach up to five…
Nissan's plan to build Kicks in Sunderland rests on lower EV targets
Japanese company calls for 2030 EV sales quota to be reduced from 80% to 50% to ensure viability Nissan will bring its popular Kicks crossover to Europe with hybrid power – and plans to build it at its Sunderland plant…
Porsche Cayenne Electric gets wireless charging in UK – for £7k
New system allows electric SUV to charge without plugging in, but it isn't cheap The wireless charging pad for the Porsche Cayenne Electric – the first manufacturer-supported inductive EV charging solution on the market…
LEVC to launch new black cab in 2027 – but may not build in UK
Successor to LEVC TX coming next year, but Geely-owned firm hasn't said it will be produced at Ansty LEVC will launch a new generation of London’s famous black cab next year – but it may be produced outside the UK. The…
McLaren to add SUV and second factory in major UK expansion
£500m investment paves way for new model lines, two bespoke engines and added production facilities McLaren will begin production of a performance SUV in Britain in the coming years, as the first in a new line-up of…
New 322bhp Volkswagen ID 3 is first rear-driven GTI
New electric hot hatch replaces the previous GTX, putting fresh focus on driver engagement The new Volkswagen ID 3 GTI hot hatchback is the first rear-wheel-drive car to carry the fabled performance badge, and is…
Boom in EV demand catches car makers off guard
Buyers of the most popular EVs face months-long waits – so did car makers swing too hard back to ICE production? 'We misread the market and we moved too fast.' That oft-repeated mea culpa has driven EV commentary in…
Aion UT
New Chinese brand ventures into burgeoning small EV segment with 268–mile hatchback Meet the Aion UT, a new Chinese electric hatchback priced to rival B-segment EVs like the Renault 5 and Volkswagen ID Polo, but with…
Report: JLR collaborating with Stellantis on Defender pick-up
Autocar's artist rendering imagines a Defender pick-up based on the current 110 model New Land Rover truck designed for and built in the US could be vital to JLR's ambitious growth plans JLR is considering building a…