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Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric prices cut to qualify for government grant

Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric prices cut to qualify for government grant
Hyundai says the Kona Electric now has the longest range of any EV eligible for the plug-in car grant
Nissan to launch new Juke-sized electric car 

Nissan to launch new Juke-sized electric car
The new Nissan Juke-sized electric car will sit below the Ariya, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”

“Electric cars have zero emissions, but we must consider how we generate electricity for them”
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles can be good for the environment and for the UK’s economy, but former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer thinks they…
Caterham Cars sold to Japanese firm VT Holdings

Caterham Cars sold to Japanese firm VT Holdings
Caterham has found new owners in the shape of VT Holdings, its Japanese distributor
New 2021 Mercedes CLS and AMG CLS 53 facelifts revealed

New 2021 Mercedes CLS and AMG CLS 53 facelifts revealed
The Mercedes CLS has been updated with a fresh face, interior updates and the brand’s latest technologies
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021

SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021
The SEAT Leon range has been bolstered for 2021 with the addition of new petrol and diesel engine choices
Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60 

Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60
Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June
Covid-19: what it means for motorists and the car industry

Covid-19: what it means for motorists and the car industry
Everything you need to know about how Covid-19 affects cars, motorists and the car industry in the UK
Nissan Leaf prices trimmed to suit new plug-in car grant

Nissan Leaf prices trimmed to suit new plug-in car grant
Nissan has dropped the Leaf’s prices by as much as £5,265, allowing buyers to reap the benefits of the government’s new plug-in car grant
New electric GMC Hummer unveiled ahead of 2024 launch

New electric GMC Hummer unveiled ahead of 2024 launch
GMC has confirmed more details about its electric replacement for the Hummer SUV, including up to 819bhp on offer
'We aren't building enough cars to satisfy global demand'

'We aren't building enough cars to satisfy global demand'
Mike Rutherford points out the dramatic changes happening in the world's top car producing nations
'Ford has a great range of cars even without a Mondeo in its line-up'

'Ford has a great range of cars even without a Mondeo in its line-up'
Steve Fowler praises Ford's confident decision to axe the legendary Mondeo
New SEAT urban EV to arrive by 2025

New SEAT urban EV to arrive by 2025
The new SEAT Urban EV aimed at bringing “electromobility to the masses” and our exclusive image previews how it could look
New pure-electric Genesis X concept makes LA debut

New pure-electric Genesis X concept makes LA debut
The latest concept from Genesis previews the firm’s take on a luxury electric grand tourer that could rival the BMW 8 Series
The Voltswagen saga shows that bad jokes are easily forgiven, but trust is harder to rebuild 

The Voltswagen saga shows that bad jokes are easily forgiven, but trust is harder to rebuild
Hugo Griffiths thinks VW needs to act quickly and apologise for the Voltswagen rebrand ‘joke’
New Fiat 500 Hey Google special editions revealed

New Fiat 500 Hey Google special editions revealed
Fiat’s 500 range now supports Google’s voice command system, and the firm has launched a trio of special edition models to celebrate
Mercedes-AMG reveals 804bhp plug-in hybrid power for future models

Mercedes-AMG reveals 804bhp plug-in hybrid power for future models
Electrified V8 and four-cylinder powertrains under E Performance badge for next AMGs with more than 804bhp on offer; all-electric Mercedes AMG models …
Volkswagen won’t rebrand US operations as “Voltswagen”

Volkswagen won’t rebrand US operations as “Voltswagen”
The planned US name-change was nothing more than an elaborate April Fools’ joke
New flagship Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate editions unveiled

New flagship Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate editions unveiled
Pair of new high-end Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate models revealed - on sale now from £147,411
BMW i3 price slashed in response to new plug-in car grant

BMW i3 price slashed in response to new plug-in car grant
BMW has cut the i3’s base price to £33,805, following the government’s decision to restrict the plug-in car grant to car’s worth less than £35,000
Land Rover extends partnership with Virgin Galactic to 2024

Land Rover extends partnership with Virgin Galactic to 2024
Land Rover will continue to support the world’s first “spaceline,” providing vehicles to ferry future astronauts to their flights
New Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept previews brand’s EV future

New Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept previews brand’s EV future
The new Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept boasts a four-wheel drive system with 536bhp and 700Nm of torque
More Kia GT electric performance models in the pipeline

More Kia GT electric performance models in the pipeline
The new EV6 GT sets the blueprint for the brand to roll-out more performance-focused electric cars
New MINI Electric Pacesetter revealed as safety car for Formula E

New MINI Electric Pacesetter revealed as safety car for Formula E
The hot MINI Electric Pacesetter gets a JCW bodykit, revised suspension with a wider track and 181bhp
Police report rising road offences despite lockdown

Police report rising road offences despite lockdown
New data reveals increase speeding, driving without due care and consideration and drivers crashing into parked cars
Lotus teams up with JBXE Racing for new Extreme E series

Lotus teams up with JBXE Racing for new Extreme E series
Jenson Button’s Extreme E racing team has enlisted the help of Lotus for this year’s season
Over 70s face driving curfews, trackers and distance limits

Over 70s face driving curfews, trackers and distance limits
Proposals could see older drivers with medical issues keep their licences if they agree to monitoring and restrictions
"Murray Walker's words were quite brilliant, clever and deliciously humorous"

"Murray Walker's words were quite brilliant, clever and deliciously humorous"
Mike Rutherford laments the recent loss of Murray Walker, and thinks he deserves ‘true gentleman’ status
'The BMW M3 and Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio are state of the art, yet in some ways they’re also dinosaurs'

'The BMW M3 and Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio are state of the art, yet in some ways they’re also dinosaurs'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks we should celebrate combustion engines before they die out
F1 preview 2021: full Formula One grid guide for the new season

F1 preview 2021: full Formula One grid guide for the new season
We assess the prospects of every team, car and driver on the F1 grid for the 2021 season
Honda confirms sale of Swindon factory

Honda confirms sale of Swindon factory
Vehicle production facility sold to logistics company, which promises £700m investment
Peugeot e-2008 gets price cut to meet new plug-in car grant

Peugeot e-2008 gets price cut to meet new plug-in car grant
Active Premium, Allure and Allure Premium versions of the fully electric Peugeot e-2008 crossover get price slash to qualify for the revised plug-in c…
New Brabus 92R is a sporty Smart EQ fortwo cabrio with 91bhp

New Brabus 92R is a sporty Smart EQ fortwo cabrio with 91bhp
Mercedes tuning specialist Brabus has unveiled a sportier version of the Smart EQ fortwo with more power
Government urged to introduce alcolocks for cars

Government urged to introduce alcolocks for cars
Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety says drivers should have to give a negative alcohol reading before being able to drive
'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'

'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks cutting the plug-in hybrid grant could push CO2 emissions up
New Alpina B8 Gran Coupe takes BMW’s 8 Series 4-door to another level

New Alpina B8 Gran Coupe takes BMW’s 8 Series 4-door to another level
Alpina B8 Gran Coupe launched as a fresh take on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe from the famous tuner.