Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150

This post was originally published on Autocar Front end changes include more prominent lower lip Small crossover gets new interior screens, centre console and reworked front end The updated Vauxhall Mokka has gone on sale, with its starting price rising by £3150 to £24,705. The entry-level Griffin trim level has been axed as part of… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150

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Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car

This post was originally published on Autocar Prior and Cropley are at the Royal Automobile Club and talk to Jonathan Palmer, chief executive of MotorSport Vision, about his F1 past, circuit-owning present and the future. On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the… Continue reading Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car

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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)

This post was originally published on Autocar Prior and Cropley are at the Royal Automobile Club and talk to Jonathan Palmer, chief executive of MotorSport Vision, about his F1 past, circuit-owning present and the future. On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)

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Volkswagen Golf R

This post was originally published on Autocar Can an MK8.5 makeover return the Golf R to the top of the fast hatch heap? Engineers for the VW Golf R must be tired of wrestling with the law of diminishing returns. So composed and complete was their high performance reworking of the MK7 VW Golf that they’ve struggled… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf R

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BMW M5 Saloon and Touring review

This post was originally published on Autocar Flagship 5 Series has turned PHEV and promises to be BMW’s most extreme super-saloon yet Certain cars just define a genre. It’s the Golf for hatchbacks, the MX-5 for roadsters and probably the BMW M5 for super-saloons.But where a current-gen Mazda MX-5 is still a fundamentally similar car… Continue reading BMW M5 Saloon and Touring review

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New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability

This post was originally published on Autocar Hopes pinned on new sales targets and greater range of options to boost selling prices Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of… Continue reading New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability

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Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV

This post was originally published on Autocar How far have Nissan electric cars come after a decade? Welcome to the long-term squad, Nissan Ariya. Well, Ariya the second. I’ve recently swapped from an Ariya Advance, which is near the bottom of the spec league table, with a 63kWh battery and front-wheel drive, to the almost… Continue reading Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV

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Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van

This post was originally published on Autocar Spring Cargo is priced from £14,995 (excluding VAT) New load-carrying variant of budget-friendly city car offers 1085-litre boot and 370kg payload The Dacia Spring Cargo has been unveiled as a van version of the electric city car, targeting last-mile delivery fleets. At £14,995 (excluding VAT), it is the UK’s… Continue reading Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van

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How regular cars are modified to protect prime ministers and royalty

This post was originally published on Autocar An armoured car must survive bullets, bombs – and an extra tonne Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) look nearly identical to the regular cars on which they’re based yet can fend off military-grade attacks. What makes them really extraordinary, though, is how engineers manage to retain the performance and… Continue reading How regular cars are modified to protect prime ministers and royalty

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Used Land Rover Discovery 2004-2016 review

This post was originally published on Autocar The Discovery has an unbeatable combination of practicality, off-road ability and on-road manners – and now you can have one for £3000 The hardy but handsome Land Rover Discovery 4 is one of the best second-hand 4x4s you can buy today, and its go-anywhere usability and load-lugging versatility… Continue reading Used Land Rover Discovery 2004-2016 review

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Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won't stop mining

This post was originally published on Autocar New plant can recover enough material to build new batteries for 5000 electric cars annually Batteries will still require mined material despite recycling gains at new Kuppenheim plant Mercedes-Benz will always need to mine rare-earth materials to build electric car batteries, despite developments in battery recycling, according to… Continue reading Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won't stop mining

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Suzuki chief snubs prospect of electric or hybrid Jimny

This post was originally published on Autocar Passenger version of the Jimny was pulled from sale in the UK in 2020 Electrification “would ruin” small 4×4 due to added weight, according to Toshihiro Suzuki Suzuki’s president has suggested the brand has no plans to build an electric or hybrid version of the Jimny, given that… Continue reading Suzuki chief snubs prospect of electric or hybrid Jimny

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Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it “monitors” electric car market

This post was originally published on Autocar Boss says decision is down to stalling EV growth and popularity of cheap electric cars from China Suzuki has put its future electric cars on hold while it “monitors the market” amid a general slowdown in EV uptake, president Toshihiro Suzuki has said. Four electric models were due… Continue reading Suzuki puts future EVs on hold as it “monitors” electric car market

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Volkswagen ID 3 GTX

This post was originally published on Autocar Wolfsburg brings some GTI attitude to the EV equivalent of the Golf, creating its first electric hot hatch Volkswagen’s history of hot hatches stretches all the way back to the 1975 Frankfurt motor show, where it unveiled the original Golf GTI.So much as mention ‘hot hatch’ and the first… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3 GTX

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Suzuki eVitara revealed as brand’s first EV with 250 miles of range

This post was originally published on Autocar New eVitara sits on an EV-tailored platform, to the benefit of packaging New Mini Aceman rival arrives with recognisable name to tempt buyers Suzuki has finally unveiled its first electric car, the eVitara, becoming one of the last major car makers to enter the EV market. Previewed by… Continue reading Suzuki eVitara revealed as brand’s first EV with 250 miles of range

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Volkswagen Golf GTE

This post was originally published on Autocar Performance plug-in hybrid now has an 81-mile EV range, but do the latest changes also make it a proper hot hatch? The Volkswagen Golf GTE has always been a curious machine. The badge suggests it’s a plug-in hybrid GTI, but the GTE has never really fooled the keen… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf GTE

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Renault Rafale

This post was originally published on Autocar Is the new most expensive Renault at its best with a more sporting plug-in hybrid powertrain? As Renault continues relentlessly to fire new cars into the market, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to remember which of its models does what, how much it costs and what it goes up… Continue reading Renault Rafale

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New Bentley boss plots 'more extreme' range of cars

This post was originally published on Autocar EXP 100 GT concept of 2019 foreshadows Bentley’s first EV Frank-Steffen Walliser tells us his vision for the firm – and if Porsche has influenced it New Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser is already visualising a strain of “surprising” future models as he begins his tenure of taking the… Continue reading New Bentley boss plots 'more extreme' range of cars

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Audi RS Q8

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s fastest and most aggressive SUV ever has set two Nurburgring lap records – and now it’s been given even more power With 631bhp, the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre petrol V8 beneath the bonnet of the new Audi RS Q8 is the most powerful combustion engine ever offered in an Audi… Continue reading Audi RS Q8

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How Formula 1 became a global advertising goldmine

This post was originally published on Autocar Lotus advertised Player’s Gold Leaf brand and more famously JPS years later “Advertising on racing cars in England doesn’t exactly seem to have taken place by storm, but I gather that several people are working hard behind the scenes with sponsorship deals,” wrote Autocar’s motorsport columnist, Eoin Young,… Continue reading How Formula 1 became a global advertising goldmine

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New Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari Roma and 911 Turbo

This post was originally published on Autocar Porsche is comparatively subtle, unlike its front-engined V8 companions The Vantage is back with a bang – does it now dominate a class of grand touring superstars? The Ferrari nearly fails to materialise. With the official press car out of action, locating a good, representative Roma is proving… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari Roma and 911 Turbo

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'Dodici Cilindri', or just 'Twelve C'? The car name pronunciation game

This post was originally published on Autocar Many would call Fiat’s city car a ‘Five Hundred’ rather than a ‘Cinquecento’, but that logic doesn’t always apply… How will you say 12Cilindri, as in the new Ferrari, if you’re an English speaker? Will you opt for ‘Twelve Cylinders’ or will you give it the full ‘Dodici Cilindri’, perhaps touching… Continue reading 'Dodici Cilindri', or just 'Twelve C'? The car name pronunciation game

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Rare cars descend on London for free St James’s Spectacle show

This post was originally published on Autocar St James’s Spectacle is free to attend, running on Pall Mall between 10am and 3pm on 2 November Inaugural event tomorrow – Saturday 2 November – is a prelude to the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run The organiser of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run has… Continue reading Rare cars descend on London for free St James’s Spectacle show

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Car deliveries paused after finance commission ruled unlawful

This post was originally published on Autocar Court of Appeal’s ruling effectively bans dealers profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent Some car makers have paused sales in the wake of a UK court judgement that taking commissions on car financing is unlawful. The landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has… Continue reading Car deliveries paused after finance commission ruled unlawful

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Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86

This post was originally published on Autocar Toyota has previously dropped several hints that it will revive the MR2… Manufacturer’s official ‘Grip’ cartoon contains tantalising hint at sports car revivals Toyota has dropped the strongest hint yet that it is preparing to revive the MR2 and Celica in addition to renewing the GR86 and GR Supra. A… Continue reading Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86

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Hyundai Santa Fe

This post was originally published on Autocar Hyundai’s seven-seat SUV embraces boxy design and goes hybrid-only Large, seven-seat SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe have generally superseded people-carrier MPVs in Europe. While some may lament the loss of the clever use of space for which MPVs were known, it takes only one glance at the… Continue reading Hyundai Santa Fe

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Autocar Drivers of Change awards: final day to enter

This post was originally published on Autocar Get your nominations in for our new awards celebrating diverse automotive talent Today is the final day to get your nominations in for the 2025 Drivers of Change awards, a new initiative held in association with Ennis & Co and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to champion diverse… Continue reading Autocar Drivers of Change awards: final day to enter

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Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?

This post was originally published on Autocar The original Leaf in today’s money would cost from around £33,000… Nissan took 11 years to give us a second EV. Was it worth the wait? I still can’t quite understand what Nissan was thinking over the past decade. I know the Qashqai and Juke were wildly successful… Continue reading Nissan Ariya vs Mk1 Leaf: How far have EVs come in a decade?

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Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars

This post was originally published on Autocar Government is simply encouraging people to stay in their existing – and more polluting – cars Freeze in fuel duty plus a lack of EV incentives makes electric cars a tougher sell post-Budget All industry eyes on chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget were peeled for an announcement about the desired introduction of… Continue reading Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars

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Porsche Macan Electric

This post was originally published on Autocar Can the highly popular SUV retain traditional Porsche qualities as it enters the age of EVs? The new Porsche Macan Electric has an unambiguous task ahead of it: to become a worthy successor of the celebrated Porsche Macan, only powered by electricity.If only this was as simple as it sounds. For many, the… Continue reading Porsche Macan Electric

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Hyundai Inster

This post was originally published on Autocar Tiny on the outside, big on the inside, the Inster looks to go toe-to-toe with larger rivals with its own unique way of doing things The Hyundai Inster is a tiny city car, yet with equipment levels that wouldn’t look out of place in a Mercedes-Benz.While it has… Continue reading Hyundai Inster

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Industry digest: Why military veterans have the right skills for automotive

This post was originally published on Autocar Not only do veterans bring technical experience, they offer soft skills like people management, teamwork, discipline and resilience. With Remembrance Sunday approaching, it’s good to hear about the many ex-armed forces personnel now forging careers in the automotive industry. Regular readers of this column will know how seriously… Continue reading Industry digest: Why military veterans have the right skills for automotive

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BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups

This post was originally published on Autocar Chancellor takes aim at PHEVs, pick-ups and tax loopholes The Autumn Budget has extended tax incentives for electric company cars until at least April 2030 but put significant rises on the horizon for plug-in hybrids and double-cab pick-up trucks. Company car tax has incentivised low-CO2 vehicles since 2002. The… Continue reading BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups

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BTCC ditches hybrid system in shift to sustainable fuels

This post was originally published on Autocar Hybrid system was introduced in 2022 Touring cars will shed 55kg electrical system introduced in 2022 as series switches to non-fossil fuels The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will ditch hybrids three years after they were introduced as it switches to using sustainable fuels. The Cosworth-supplied hybrid system, introduced in… Continue reading BTCC ditches hybrid system in shift to sustainable fuels

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Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK – and won't until 2026

This post was originally published on Autocar Brand is set to reveal plans for next-generation cars later this year but will sell only used cars in the UK until 2026 Jaguar no longers sells any new cars in the UK, and won’t until its first next-generation model arrives in 2026. This comes as UK market production of… Continue reading Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK – and won't until 2026

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Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo

This post was originally published on Autocar Plus-shaped lights will be used to distinguish Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell models SUV introduces new ‘Art of Steel’ design language and more potent hydrogen powertrain Hyundai has unveiled the Initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that is all but confirmed to showcase the styling and technology of… Continue reading Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo

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How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar's EVs

This post was originally published on Autocar We sit down with Polestar’s chassis boss to learn how EVs are being developed with driver engagement in mind Being careful to avoid national stereotypes is always good practice for a road tester. You know the sort: anthropomorphic nonsense about German cars being inherently efficient and resolute, Italian… Continue reading How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar's EVs

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Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: is this peak Porsche?

This post was originally published on Autocar Stuttgart’s hardcore 911 gets updated engine, tweaked underpinnings and more exhilarating exhaust note After Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger has conducted the showbiz reveal, guests gather for passenger rides. We jostle for position on the asphalted paddock-veranda behind Porsche’s towering experience centre at Hockenheim; it being 7.30pm in… Continue reading Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: is this peak Porsche?

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Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe

This post was originally published on Autocar Key reasons for collaboration are the reduced costs and faster pace brought by shared underpinnings Japanese manufacturer is in talks with Renault EV division Ampere about producing a new A-segment car Nissan is in the early stages of developing an electric city car for Europe, twinned with the… Continue reading Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe

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Renault Embleme due in 2028 as first of radical new EV family

This post was originally published on Autocar Renault Emblème concept shown at the Paris motor show is our first look at the next-gen EVs Renault’s next EVs aim to slash battery costs by 50%, reduce charge stops to 15 minutes and achieve 5.2mpkWh Renault will introduce a new generation of electric cars from 2028, promising… Continue reading Renault Embleme due in 2028 as first of radical new EV family

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Fuel duty frozen but ICE car buyers face big VED hike

This post was originally published on Autocar Fuel duty has been frozen at 52.95p per litre First-year VED on most ICE cars will double; extra £500 million allocated to road maintenance Fuel duty has been frozen for another year, chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced in the Autumn Budget. The current rate of 52.95p per litre will… Continue reading Fuel duty frozen but ICE car buyers face big VED hike

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Abarth 600e

This post was originally published on Autocar Fiat performance brand’s first UK-bound SUV is also its most powerful car ever – but is it a true performance EV? The new Abarth 600e proves that even a brand you would associate with small, feisty Fiat 500-based runabouts isn’t immune to electric crossovers.But this entry into one very saturated market has allowed… Continue reading Abarth 600e

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Toyota's electric Urban SUV to be twinned with Suzuki eVX

This post was originally published on Autocar Toyota’s Urban SUV concept bears a striking resemblance to the Suzuki eVX… Toyota confirms that one of its upcoming electric cars will be a “nimble” SUV built by partner firm Suzuki in India Toyota has confirmed that one of its upcoming electric cars is twinned with a Suzuki SUV, in a strengthening of… Continue reading Toyota's electric Urban SUV to be twinned with Suzuki eVX

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Hyundai Q3 earnings slump on lower demand

This post was originally published on Autonews The earnings were hurt by warranty costs of 320 billion won ($231 million) for its Santa Fe crossover engines in the United States.

Newer AEB systems surpass older ones but still struggle at high speeds

This post was originally published on Autonews Newer automatic emergency braking systems prevent about twice the number of crashes that older models do but still fail to stop crashes at high speeds, a challenge for automakers preparing to meet a strict new federal standard for the technology. Model-year 2024 vehicles with automatic emergency braking avoided 100 percentof… Continue reading Newer AEB systems surpass older ones but still struggle at high speeds

Penske expands service-scheduling AI pilot nationally

This post was originally published on Autonews Penske Automotive Group’s artificial intelligence platform to improve customer service and increase service and parts revenue is expanding across the auto retailer’s dealerships nationwide.

What car types are best for resale value?

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The latest data shows it’s good news for sports car and SUV fans, less so if you’ve just bought an S-Class

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Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to fall short

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