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Facelifted Suzuki Swift supermini launched

Facelifted Suzuki Swift supermini launched
Ford Fiesta-rivalling Suzuki Swift gets subtle update, with tweaked styling, more standard equipment and a new 1.2-litre hybrid engine
World EV Day 2020 promotes the push to electrification

World EV Day 2020 promotes the push to electrification
Motor manufacturers and energy providers have collaborated on an industry-wide project which advocates the shift to pure-electric motoring
Government promises more chargers and electric car schemes to mark World EV Day

Government promises more chargers and electric car schemes to mark World EV Day
Department for Transport and Highways England to invest in the UK’s electric car infrastructure
Half of young drivers are bullied on the road

Half of young drivers are bullied on the road
Young drivers have a tough time on the road; Co-op to launch ‘T-plate’ for drivers with insurance black boxes
New Land Rover Defender P400e plug-in hybrid joins range

New Land Rover Defender P400e plug-in hybrid joins range
The plug-in Land Rover Defender P400e model becomes the new range-topper, while four-cylinder diesels have been replaced by straight-six options
Traffic is not a key contributor to air pollution, study finds

Traffic is not a key contributor to air pollution, study finds
Researchers reveal a 65 per cent reduction in traffic on Scottish roads during lockdown had no significant impact on air pollution
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 PDK automatic launched

Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 PDK automatic launched
Porsche has dampened down the driver involvement for its 718 GTS models with a new seven-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic gearbox
New 2020 Honda Civic Type R: UK prices revealed for updated line-up

New 2020 Honda Civic Type R: UK prices revealed for updated line-up
The lightweight limited edition model has sold out, but the subtle Honda Civic Type R Sport Line model now joins the range
'Car users being robbed of their lanes has led to a squeaky-clean retaliation' 

'Car users being robbed of their lanes has led to a squeaky-clean retaliation'
Mike Rutherford thinks British motorists need to keep fighting to take back pedestrian and bicycle lanes
Bespoke Aston Martin Victor pays tribute to classic V8 Vantage

Bespoke Aston Martin Victor pays tribute to classic V8 Vantage
Aston Martin Victor is a 836bhp V12 manual supercar from the British firm's Q division, styled to look like the original V8 Vantage
No small Skoda electric cars after Citigo-e iV axed

No small Skoda electric cars after Citigo-e iV axed
Skoda axes Citigo-e iV with no electric car smaller than Octavia planned
UK needs £16.7bn electric car charging investment to hit 2035 goals

UK needs £16.7bn electric car charging investment to hit 2035 goals
The sale of internal combustion engined cars is set to be banned within 15 years, but vast investment is required to make electric motoring feasible.
New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now

New 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake on sale now
The new Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake estate is available to order in the UK now, with prices starting from £37,640
Half of drivers considering an electric car for their next vehicle

Half of drivers considering an electric car for their next vehicle
Poll of 17,628 motorists finds 47% want to make the switch to electric driving; lack of charging points, electric car prices and range anxiety put off…
New 2020 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid offroader arrives

New 2020 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid offroader arrives
Jeep has expanded its electrified car portfolio with a new, PHEV version of the Wrangler
New 2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer launched

New 2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer launched
Revived Jeep Grand Wagoneer supersized luxury SUV will rival BMW X7 and the Range Rover
Volvo P1800 Cyan mixes Swedish icon’s style with modern motorsport tech

Volvo P1800 Cyan mixes Swedish icon’s style with modern motorsport tech
Volvo’s race team creates unique restomod P1800 to take on Eagle E-Types and Singer Porsches
'Variety is the spice of life in the electric car market – at last'

'Variety is the spice of life in the electric car market – at last'
Deputy Editor John McIlroy thinks there is no longer a lack of choice for electric car buyers
Care by Volvo car subscription scheme rolls out across the UK

Care by Volvo car subscription scheme rolls out across the UK
All UK motorists can now subscribe to the Care By Volvo premium car subscription scheme, which delivers the complete car service in one
Car insurers criticised as claims plummet by half during lockdown

Car insurers criticised as claims plummet by half during lockdown
Data from the Association of British Insurers shows 48% drop in motor insurance claims in second quarter, as calls come for more savings to be passed …
Toyota Land Cruiser updated with new engine and fresh tech

Toyota Land Cruiser updated with new engine and fresh tech
The Toyota Land Cruiser is now available with a 201bhp 2.8-litre diesel engine and a suite of additional driver assistance technology
Driving licence validity extended for 11 months

Driving licence validity extended for 11 months
Move follows seven-month extension announced in June; photocard licences expiring between 1 February and 31 December 2020 get automatic 11-month exten…
Audi Q2 SUV given minor facelift for 2020

Audi Q2 SUV given minor facelift for 2020
Subtle styling tweaks inside and out plus improved in-car tech look to keep the Audi Q2 fresh against newer rivals
Government weighs up ban on pavement parking

Government weighs up ban on pavement parking
Consultation into parking on pavements considers three options, as practice puts people with disabilities, and others, in danger
New 2020 SEAT Ateca SUV: UK prices and specifications revealed

New 2020 SEAT Ateca SUV: UK prices and specifications revealed
SEAT has revealed prices and UK specifications for the facelifted Ateca SUV, which is available to order now priced from £23,670.
'The Land Rover Defender and Aston Martin DBX must be front runners for World Car Design of the Year'

'The Land Rover Defender and Aston Martin DBX must be front runners for World Car Design of the Year'
Mike Rutherford thinks cars from Gerry McGovern and Marek Reichman are favourites to win design award
Bollinger Deliver-E to swell the electric van ranks

Bollinger Deliver-E to swell the electric van ranks
Electric car start-up Bollinger is set to supplement its electric SUV and pick-up truck range with a van, the Bollinger Deliver-E.
Government teams up with supermarkets to map potholes

Government teams up with supermarkets to map potholes
Audit of perilous state of UK’s roads will be bolstered by data from Tesco, Ocado, Uber and Deliveroo
Aston Martin DB5 Junior is a £42,000, 40mph+ electric toy car 

Aston Martin DB5 Junior is a £42,000, 40mph+ electric toy car
Little Car Company and Aston Martin pair up to create DB5 Junior with up to 40 miles of range
Over four million motorists at risk of expired MoTs

Over four million motorists at risk of expired MoTs
MoT extension scheme has caused spike in number of vehicles needing MoT test in the next three months; those driving a car with expired MoT risk £1,00…
Bentley Flying Spur gets carbon fibre exterior tweaks

Bentley Flying Spur gets carbon fibre exterior tweaks
Flagship Bentley Flying Spur receives ‘Styling Specification’ sporty makeover
"Sports cars are difficult to justify, but easy to love"

"Sports cars are difficult to justify, but easy to love"
Steve Fowler thinks Nissan's decision to add a new Z sports car to its line-up should be applauded
Official: 400 jobs to be cut at MINI Oxford plant

Official: 400 jobs to be cut at MINI Oxford plant
Reduced customer demand will see almost half all agency staff at the MINI Oxford factory lose their jobs by mid-October
Lister Stealth to be ‘Britain’s fastest SUV’ with 195mph top speed

Lister Stealth to be ‘Britain’s fastest SUV’ with 195mph top speed
The £110,000 Jaguar F-Pace-based Lister Stealth boasts a 3.6-second 0-60mph time
New 2020 Porsche Panamera facelift reshuffles range 

New 2020 Porsche Panamera facelift reshuffles range
Porsche has tweaked its Panamera in a new facelift with design tweaks plus improvements to petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains
2020 Range Rover Evoque gains mild hybrid diesels and infotainment upgrades

2020 Range Rover Evoque gains mild hybrid diesels and infotainment upgrades
The Range Rover Evoque Range has been expanded and improved with the latest infotainment tech and new electrified diesel options...