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Hyundai Grandeur saloon revived as retro electric concept car

Hyundai Grandeur saloon revived as retro electric concept car
The electrified Hyundai Grandeur gets the same LED pixel lights as Pony Coupe restomod, along with a modern touchscreen dashboard
New 2023 Acura Integra revealed with VTEC power and manual gearbox

New 2023 Acura Integra revealed with VTEC power and manual gearbox
Honda sister brand Acura has offered an early look at the new Integra, which features a six-speed manual gearbox and a “high-output” 1.5-litre VTEC en…
One-off Ferrari BR20 launched with 681bhp V12 engine

One-off Ferrari BR20 launched with 681bhp V12 engine
The tailor-made Ferrari BR20 creation is based on the GTC4Lusso, but it features a new coupe roof and a retrimmed interior
Kia to go EV-only in 2035 and become carbon neutral by 2045

Kia to go EV-only in 2035 and become carbon neutral by 2045
Kia has big eco plans that include ditching combustion power completely and, eventually, launching a new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'

'It’s heartening to see Toyota try something different with the Aygo X'
John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate cars like the Toyota Aygo X, while firms can still afford to make them
Retro-styled Toyota Tacozilla campervan comes to SEMA 2021

Retro-styled Toyota Tacozilla campervan comes to SEMA 2021
The Seventies-themed camper was Toyota’s star truck, and it was joined by a TRD version of the new Tundra and a Tacoma exploration vehicle
Car manufacturers shun COP26 proposal

Car manufacturers shun COP26 proposal
Brands decline invitation to end new petrol and diesel car sales globally by 2035 amid concerns over feasibility
Government unveils design for ‘iconic’ electric car chargepoint

Government unveils design for ‘iconic’ electric car chargepoint
New electric car charger revealed alongside announcement that UK will ban the sale of all new non-zero-emission HGVs by 2040
Hyundai to launch autonomous electric flying vehicles by 2028

Hyundai to launch autonomous electric flying vehicles by 2028
Hyundai plans for passengers to simply hail its upcoming flying vehicles from “vertiports” using an app, just as they would a conventional taxi
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now from £23,275

New 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now from £23,275
The Mk8 Vauxhall Astra is available in a choice of three trim-levels and will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time
New 2021 Lexus RX Premium Sport Edition launched

New 2021 Lexus RX Premium Sport Edition launched
Lexus’ new Premium Sport Edition trim-level makes a few changes to the RX’s styling and adds extra standard kit inside
Drivers miss out on £2.3m of savings by not renewing licences online

Drivers miss out on £2.3m of savings by not renewing licences online
Around 23 per cent of photocard driving licence applications made to the DVLA still come by post, which is slower and pricier than online
New Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition launched from £83,510

New Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition launched from £83,510
The Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition features more standard equipment and - you guessed it - platinum-coloured trim
New Lotus Type 132 SUV teased ahead of 2022 launch

New Lotus Type 132 SUV teased ahead of 2022 launch
The Lotus Type 132 will be the first ever SUV from the Norfolk firm – the fastest version of which will have a 0-62mph time of around three seconds
Apollo launches three new concepts, including an electric saloon

Apollo launches three new concepts, including an electric saloon
The Apollo EVision S will soon become the company’s first EV, as the firm plans to wade into the electric luxury class
Connected Kerb promises 190,000 new public on-street electric car chargers

Connected Kerb promises 190,000 new public on-street electric car chargers
Connected Kerb's electric car charger plans include the largest ever deployment by a local authority with 7,000 chargers for West Sussex
“The profit the Government makes on every electric car sold is indefensible”

“The profit the Government makes on every electric car sold is indefensible”
Mike Rutherford thinks VAT is hitting the affordability of electric cars, and thus driving down sales in showrooms
New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale from £21,960

New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV on sale from £21,960
Volkswagen has confirmed pricing and opened order books for the Taigo - the T-Cross’s sportier, more aggressive looking sibling
Drivers think new cars have too much expensive tech

Drivers think new cars have too much expensive tech
A survey by budget car brand Dacia shows that a third of UK drivers don’t use 75% of the features fitted to their cars
Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high

Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high
Record demand for cars amid new and used supply shortages persuades buyers to abandon favourite brands
Shadow minister criticises DfT over electric car charging accessibility

Shadow minister criticises DfT over electric car charging accessibility
The DfT declines to answer questions over Equality Act obligations after Kerry McCarthy - the Shadow Minister for Green Transport – criticises the lac…
Classic Ford F-100 Eluminator pick-up concept powered by new electric crate motor

Classic Ford F-100 Eluminator pick-up concept powered by new electric crate motor
The concept has 473bhp and four-wheel drive, courtesy of the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition’s dual-motor electric powertrain
New BMW 3 Series Touring facelift spied

New BMW 3 Series Touring facelift spied
The revamped estate version of the BMW 3 Series is set to arrive in 2023 with fresh design and infotainment upgrade
'The Budget was a missed opportunity for the UK to take the lead on electric cars’

'The Budget was a missed opportunity for the UK to take the lead on electric cars’
Consumer editor Chris Rosamond feels that the Autumn Budget failed to address the issue of electric car affordability
'Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story'

'Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story'
Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer tells the story of Aston’s first SUV from concept to reality, and it wasn’t all plain sailing
ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station

ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station
The ZipCharge Go is a travel case sized charging station that provides 8kWh of power and will be priced similarly to a home wallbox
MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept

MINI’s bold future to include small MPV based on Urbanaut concept
MINI has revealed that it will introduce a ‘new vehicle concept’ prioritising space and versatility and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Rally-ready Ford Bronco DR revealed with 395bhp V8

Rally-ready Ford Bronco DR revealed with 395bhp V8
Ford unwraps the Bronco DR race car, built to tackle the Baja 1000 with motorsport-derived components and V8 power
Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021

Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021
The company mainly attributes the loss to reduced production capacity brought on by the global semiconductor shortage
Tesla Supercharger pilot scheme opens for other EVs in Holland

Tesla Supercharger pilot scheme opens for other EVs in Holland
Non-Tesla EVs can now recharge at 10 Superchargers in the Netherlands, as the company tests the waters for global roll-out
'Tesla will have to work harder to stay at the top'

'Tesla will have to work harder to stay at the top'
Steve Fowler points out how quickly the electric car industry is changing and what Tesla is doing to keep up
'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars' 

'Many don't have the means to switch to electric cars'
Mike Rutherford points out the sometimes costly nature of going green
New Nissan Leaf to be reinvented as a crossover

New Nissan Leaf to be reinvented as a crossover
The popular Nissan Leaf electric car will morph into a crossover and our exclusive images preview how it could look
New 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost unveiled with 592bhp

New 2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost unveiled with 592bhp
The special-edition Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost gets a slightly sharper chassis and a little more power
New Ford Sierra RS500 continuation cars to be built by UK engineering firm

New Ford Sierra RS500 continuation cars to be built by UK engineering firm
The three Ford Sierra RS500 continuation cars are being built in collaboration with touring car legend Andy Rouse and come with 575bhp Cosworth power
Councils fail to invest in electric car charging infrastructure

Councils fail to invest in electric car charging infrastructure
More than half of councils have spent nothing on electric car chargers in the past 12 months, with 46 per cent not planning anything for 2022