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New 2020 Bentley Bentayga unites line-up with radical facelift

New 2020 Bentley Bentayga unites line-up with radical facelift
Engine line-up remains unchanged, but a new face aligns the Bentley Bentayga SUV with the Continental GT and Flying Spur
New Land Rover Defender Hard Top van opens for business

New Land Rover Defender Hard Top van opens for business
The Defender Hard Top is the commercial version of Land Rover’s new Defender with a load carrying rear end.
New Audi Q5 facelift means fresh looks inside and out plus extra tech

New Audi Q5 facelift means fresh looks inside and out plus extra tech
The updated Audi Q5 features a range of styling and technology tweaks, including a smaller radiator grille and a larger infotainment system
“It’s bonkers that politicians can get free travel to work when low earners can't”

“It’s bonkers that politicians can get free travel to work when low earners can't”
Mike Rutherford thinks low-earning employees deserve to have their commute subsidised
Exclusive: "no plans" for new UK car scrappage scheme

Exclusive: "no plans" for new UK car scrappage scheme
Government officially rules out scrappage scheme or further incentives to stimulate post-lockdown car sales
New BBR Mazda MX-5 Super 225 package adds extra power for £3.5k

New BBR Mazda MX-5 Super 225 package adds extra power for £3.5k
The new BBR Mazda MX-5 Super 225 package boosts the previous-generation MX-5’s output to 224bhp
New 2020 Kia Carnival MPV revealed

New 2020 Kia Carnival MPV revealed
Kia’s latest seven-seat MPV gets a bold new SUV-inspired design – but it won't be sold in the UK
New 2020 Kia e-Niro range expands with 180-mile entry-level model

New 2020 Kia e-Niro range expands with 180-mile entry-level model
Three versions of the all-electric Kia e-Niro SUV are now available to order, including a new sub £30k version with a 180-mile range
Jaguar Land Rover is developing a hydrogen fuel cell SUV 

Jaguar Land Rover is developing a hydrogen fuel cell SUV
British firm is evaluating and looking into the development of a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV
Bentley Mulsanne production officially comes to an end

Bentley Mulsanne production officially comes to an end
Bentley has finally halted production of its aging flag-bearer, with a final special edition model that celebrates the saloon’s history
Limited edition Aston Martin AMB 001 bike enters prototype phase

Limited edition Aston Martin AMB 001 bike enters prototype phase
Aston Martin and Brough Superior have released a new video, which shows their first superbike undergoing track testing
Deepfake software used to aid self-driving car development

Deepfake software used to aid self-driving car development
Cutting-edge deepfake tech sees computer software simulate infinite number of different road environments to aid autonomous car development
Segway PT's tilt at electric transport revolution comes to an end 

Segway PT's tilt at electric transport revolution comes to an end
The two-wheeled, self-balancing vehicle promised to revolutionise transport when it launched in 2001, but the Segway never achieved its goal
New Eagle E-Type Lightweight GT pays tribute to iconic Jaguar E-Type

New Eagle E-Type Lightweight GT pays tribute to iconic Jaguar E-Type
The Eagle E-Type Lightweight GT is the most comprehensively upgraded E-Type ever built, with more than 8,000 hours of workmanship dedicated to each ex…
‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’

‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes Tata Sons makes the right decision when it comes to appointing Sir Ralf Speth’s replacement as Jaguar Land Rover CE…
Classic electric car conversions boom in popularity

Classic electric car conversions boom in popularity
Retrofitting electric powertrains to classic cars is becoming fashionable for the environmentally conscious and well-heeled
Caterham electric car strategy and SUV plans revealed by boss

Caterham electric car strategy and SUV plans revealed by boss
The British brand is waiting for affordable technology, before it develops an all-electric powertrain for its cars
Kia reveals new clutch-by-wire manual gearbox for 48-volt mild hybrids

Kia reveals new clutch-by-wire manual gearbox for 48-volt mild hybrids
New manual Kia gearbox removes mechanical clutch for greater efficiency and CO2 reductions
"London’s congestion, ULEZ and parking charges are pricing drivers off the road"

"London’s congestion, ULEZ and parking charges are pricing drivers off the road"
With a 30 per cent rise in the capital's C-charge zone this week, some motorists could pay over £100 per day, says Mike Rutherford
New £1.5million Bentley Bacalar shown in variety of colours

New £1.5million Bentley Bacalar shown in variety of colours
Limited run of 12 two-seat Bentley Bacalar roadsters already accounted for, but Crewe brand gives its customers inspiration with new design configurat…
New Lotus Exige 20th Anniversary special edition launched

New Lotus Exige 20th Anniversary special edition launched
New Lotus Exige 20th Anniversary is offered in Exige Series 1 colours and gets boosted standard specification
Apple CarKey launched in new BMWs: drivers can use their iPhone as a key

Apple CarKey launched in new BMWs: drivers can use their iPhone as a key
BMW will be the first carmaker to allow drivers to unlock their cars using just their iPhone with new Apple CarKey technology
Hydrogen fuel “essential” for future HGVs, says Ford boss

Hydrogen fuel “essential” for future HGVs, says Ford boss
While electric cars are key to improving emissions for cars, Ford sees hydrogen fuel cells as essential for heavy goods vehicles
One in six UK car industry jobs at risk

One in six UK car industry jobs at risk
Automotive leaders call for support as they warn industry will take five years to recover from coronavirus
New 2020 Jaguar I-Pace updates add quicker charging and more tech

New 2020 Jaguar I-Pace updates add quicker charging and more tech
Improved tech added as part of the Jaguar I-Pace’s mild facelift, with the range now starting from £65,195
New Land Rover Defender 110 roof tent launched

New Land Rover Defender 110 roof tent launched
The hard-shelled two-berth Land Rover Defender 110 roof tent is priced from around £2,800 and includes a full-size mattress
New Ford Focus Ecoboost Hybrid engines arrive with Zetec Edition trim level

New Ford Focus Ecoboost Hybrid engines arrive with Zetec Edition trim level
Two new mild-hybrid engine options arrive on Ford’s Focus hatch priced from £23,610, there's new interior tech and a minor equipment boost, too
“I’m delighted by the emergence of a new industry that organises drive-in events”

“I’m delighted by the emergence of a new industry that organises drive-in events”
From live music to picnics, Mike Rutherford is pleased to see events being organised where car occupants are entertained without stepping out of their…
BMW and Mercedes pause autonomous car partnership

BMW and Mercedes pause autonomous car partnership
German firms had previously agreed to work together on Level 4 self-driving systems, plans that have been paused following a "mutual and amicable agre…
“This is a golden era for vans”

“This is a golden era for vans”
Light commercial vehicles are not only crucial to the way we shop now but also standard bearers for the switch to electric power, says Dean Gibson…
Best-selling Haynes Manual in lockdown is a guide to rearing chickens 

Best-selling Haynes Manual in lockdown is a guide to rearing chickens
Iconic car and motorcycle workshop guides dramatically outsold by the Chicken Manual, the popularity of which soared 1,600% during lockdown
Limited edition McLaren 720S Le Mans launched

Limited edition McLaren 720S Le Mans launched
McLaren’s new special edition 720S marks the 25th Anniversary of the brand’s 1995 victory at Le Mans with the F1 GTR
New smartphone app makes electric car crash rescues safer

New smartphone app makes electric car crash rescues safer
Euro NCAP first responder app shows emergency services the location of high-voltage batteries and cables
"There’s never been a better time to buy a used car"

"There’s never been a better time to buy a used car"
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks buying a used car is more appealing than ever, with countless nearly-new examples on the market
New Mercedes-AMG eTurbo technology revealed

New Mercedes-AMG eTurbo technology revealed
Mercedes-AMG’s new electrically assisted turbocharger will help combat lag on the company’s upcoming, larger turbochargers
BMW M5 Competition gets a new 2020 facelift

BMW M5 Competition gets a new 2020 facelift
BMW’s latest flagship performance saloon is powered by a 616bhp 4.4-litre V8 engine – and it has a 0–62mph time of 3.3 seconds