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“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
SEAT launches three new electric scooters 

SEAT launches three new electric scooters
SEAT’s offerings include an all-electric moped and a pair of electric scooters – all of which are designed for urban travel
UK car scrappage schemes 2020 round-up: all the latest deals

UK car scrappage schemes 2020 round-up: all the latest deals
Scrappage schemes for older vehicles are making a comeback with a Government scheme aimed at boosting electric car sales possibly in the pipeline
New 2020 Lexus IS revealed with sharp new looks and updated tech

New 2020 Lexus IS revealed with sharp new looks and updated tech
Brand’s Mercedes C-Class rival gets redesign inside and out and updated infotainment, but UK launch not happening
Updated Tesla Model S launched with 400-mile range

Updated Tesla Model S launched with 400-mile range
Model S tweaks grant 402 mile maximum range on US EPA scale
Toyota gives industry a lift with free THUMS crash test software

Toyota gives industry a lift with free THUMS crash test software
Japanese manufacturer wants any company to be able to benefit from its human crash modelling software in the interests of safety
New 2020 Range Rover Fifty marks 50th anniversary of brand icon

New 2020 Range Rover Fifty marks 50th anniversary of brand icon
Limited-run Range Rover Fifty to be produced in colours lifted from the original model’s options list
Maxus launches new flagship Deliver 9 panel van

Maxus launches new flagship Deliver 9 panel van
Chinese-owned Maxus has launched a fresh rival for the Ford Transit, with a 161bhp diesel engine and a maximum 1.3-tonne payload
New 2020 Maxus e Deliver 3 all-electric panel van launched

New 2020 Maxus e Deliver 3 all-electric panel van launched
The dinky Chinese electric van can cover a maximum of 150 miles between charges and haul up to a tonne of cargo
“It’s exactly the right time for car showrooms to reinvent themselves” 

“It’s exactly the right time for car showrooms to reinvent themselves”
Mike Rutherford made dozens of phone calls on the day car showrooms reopened, but got a mixture of positive and negative responses
Lotus abandons petrol power for all-electric future

Lotus abandons petrol power for all-electric future
The next Lotus sports car will be petrol, but after that all of the brand’s future cars will be full EVs
Average cost of replacement car keys soars to £215

Average cost of replacement car keys soars to £215
The cost of getting a new car key after one has been lost or stolen via an insurer has risen 29 per cent since 2013
Public transport restrictions will put a million more cars on the road at rush hour

Public transport restrictions will put a million more cars on the road at rush hour
Climate campaigners call for public authorities to intervene and prevent UK towns and cities from being overloaded with traffic
‘The retail revolution putting car dealers in jeopardy’

‘The retail revolution putting car dealers in jeopardy’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks dealerships could become places to 'try' rather than 'buy' as more and more car customers turn to online purchasin…
New 2020 Skoda Octavia Scout set for July launch

New 2020 Skoda Octavia Scout set for July launch
Skoda reveals rugged Octavia Scout, with plastic body cladding and a lifted ride height
New 415bhp Mercedes AMG GLA 45: UK prices and specs revealed

New 415bhp Mercedes AMG GLA 45: UK prices and specs revealed
Junior GLA 35 on sale from £43,565, while range-topping GLA 45 S tops out at almost £65,000
UK’s electric car hotspots revealed

UK’s electric car hotspots revealed
The local authorities with the highest proportion of of electric cars on their roads have been revealed
New Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains add 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance for 2020

New Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid powertrains add 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance for 2020
New MHEV variants of the popular Ford Fiesta supermini come with a five per cent boost to fuel economy
Aston Martin DBX model range to grow from 2021

Aston Martin DBX model range to grow from 2021
First deliveries for new Aston DBX SUV are still on track for this summer, with further versions coming next year
‘0% finance deals will not be enough to sell cars’

‘0% finance deals will not be enough to sell cars’
With car showrooms reopening, Mike Rutherford thinks dealers now have to be more ambitions and creative to move metal
Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads

Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads
The easing of lockdown in England saw a jump in claims, with the biggest leap occurring in south-central England
New BMW 4 Series: full details, specs and pictures of the 2020 car

New BMW 4 Series: full details, specs and pictures of the 2020 car
The new BMW 4 Series coupe has distanced itself from the 3 Series with bold styling and a huge grille
Bentley to cut 1,000 jobs as part of financial review

Bentley to cut 1,000 jobs as part of financial review
Luxury carmaker Bentley is looking for 1,000 voluntary redundancies, but says it will not rule out compulsory ones in the future
New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed

New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed
All-electric version of van-based Traveller people carrier comes with maximum claimed range of 143 miles
New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray now available in the UK

New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray now available in the UK
Chevrolet’s latest Corvette Stingray is on sale in Britain – in right-hand drive – with prices starting from £81,700
Ford to launch online car sales this summer

Ford to launch online car sales this summer
Lockdown has accelerated Ford’s plans to offer a complete online service
Dyson car revealed in full as time called on electric SUV project

Dyson car revealed in full as time called on electric SUV project
Full interior and exterior images, plus insight into the battery technology that would have underpinned British answer to Tesla
‘Andy Palmer’s legacy at Aston Martin is its best-ever line-up’

‘Andy Palmer’s legacy at Aston Martin is its best-ever line-up’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler praises Andy Palmer’s work at Aston Martin