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Electric cars are just as reliable as petrol cars: major new study projects 18-year lifespan

Electric cars are just as reliable as petrol cars: major new study projects 18-year lifespan
University research shows that rapid improvements in tech mean the average EV will last as long as 18 years
Genesis GV80 Desert Edition built as a tribute to Jacky Ickx

Genesis GV80 Desert Edition built as a tribute to Jacky Ickx
The legendary racing driver turned 80 recently and Genesis has made a one-off GV80 off-roader to celebrate
New 615bhp Cadillac Lyriq-V electric SUV wants to show the BMW iX who’s boss

New 615bhp Cadillac Lyriq-V electric SUV wants to show the BMW iX who’s boss
The Lyriq-V can sprint from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds, making it the quickest Cadillac ever produced
UK electric car charger roll-out being undermined by misguided strategy

UK electric car charger roll-out being undermined by misguided strategy
Strategy labelled ‘biggest waste of taxpayers’ money ever’ as UK authorities race to install low-power pavement chargers
Winter is the best time to buy a convertible car

Winter is the best time to buy a convertible car
Paul Adam explains why poor weather can result in big bargains
New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate

New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate
Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb are now available in SportLine trim, with prices starting from £42,290
No new Citroen 2CV! Boss disappoints fans of the classic but promises 'affordable' and 'different' cars

No new Citroen 2CV! Boss disappoints fans of the classic but promises 'affordable' and 'different' cars
Contrary to reports, Citroen isn’t eyeing up a modern 2CV, but will double down on offering “different” family cars
New Zeekr 007 GT has a licence to thrill… but it's nothing to do with James Bond

New Zeekr 007 GT has a licence to thrill… but it's nothing to do with James Bond
As well as striking looks, this electric shooting brake packs up to 637bhp for supercar-troubling acceleration
Digital driving licences plan triggers security fears

Digital driving licences plan triggers security fears
But “GOV UK is a brand you know and trust”, says the government…
Benefit cheats to lose their driving licences in new fraud crackdown

Benefit cheats to lose their driving licences in new fraud crackdown
New laws would enable UK Government to strip benefit fraudsters of their ability to drive, as well as search their homes and bank accounts
Vauxhall Vivaro GS returns to give British-built van a sporty makeover

Vauxhall Vivaro GS returns to give British-built van a sporty makeover
GS trim is now available on the diesel and pure-electric versions of Vauxhall’s medium-size panel van
New Toyota MR2 is all but confirmed

New Toyota MR2 is all but confirmed
Work is under way on a new petrol two-seater that will use the mid-engined powertrain from Toyota's Tokyo Auto Salon concept
Car Deal Alert! New Vauxhall Frontera Electric available from £349 per month, with just £349 up front

Car Deal Alert! New Vauxhall Frontera Electric available from £349 per month, with just £349 up front
British brand’s Electric All In package also gives customers money towards a home wallbox and 10,000 miles worth of free charging
Polestar backs the traditional car dealer network, rejecting agency sales

Polestar backs the traditional car dealer network, rejecting agency sales
Polestar is turning its back on stores and shopping centres, and will build a new dealer network
GWM Ora 3 picks up £6,000 price cut, plus new flagship GT model

GWM Ora 3 picks up £6,000 price cut, plus new flagship GT model
Quirky EV hatchback is now significantly less expensive, starting from £24,995
This could be the new Suzuki Swift Sport… but sadly it isn’t

This could be the new Suzuki Swift Sport… but sadly it isn’t
The Suzuki Swift Sport was axed last year as the brand cleared the way for its first of several electric cars
New Alpine A290 hot hatch available to order now: all-electric MINI JCW rival starts from £33,500

New Alpine A290 hot hatch available to order now: all-electric MINI JCW rival starts from £33,500
The stylish French hot hatch produces up to 217bhp, features Brembo brakes, bespoke Michelin tyres and a tuned chassis
Volvo EX30 Cross Country EV off-roader on track for summer arrival

Volvo EX30 Cross Country EV off-roader on track for summer arrival
‘Cross Country’ name set for a return with all-electric power
Car deal alert! Almost £9k off a VW ID.5 plus huge savings on brand's other electric cars

Car deal alert! Almost £9k off a VW ID.5 plus huge savings on brand's other electric cars
In addition to the enormous deposit contributions, Volkswagen is also giving customers a free home wallbox plus 10k miles worth of free charging
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class coupé given lifeline by patent filings

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class coupé given lifeline by patent filings
This could be our first look at an ultra-exclusive Mythos Mercedes
Land Rover Defender OCTA will compete at Dakar

Land Rover Defender OCTA will compete at Dakar
The twin-turbocharged V8 OCTA set to enter the Dakar Rally in 2026
Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer

Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer
Mike Rutherford believes motorists will snub electric cars in favour of hybrids for years to come
Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app

Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app
The UK driving licence is going digital as part of a new Gov.uk app and digital wallet
Car Deal Alert! 0% finance on award-winning Mazda MX-5 roadster

Car Deal Alert! 0% finance on award-winning Mazda MX-5 roadster
Not only is the multi-award-winning Mazda MX-5 one of the best sports cars money can buy, it’s now available with 0% APR over a 48-month period
EV discounts: are they a short-term solution with long-term problems?

EV discounts: are they a short-term solution with long-term problems?
Optimistic residual value projections for EVs have left vehicle leasing firms “millions and millions” out of pocket
Grey on top, but blue is back: UK���s favourite car colours revealed for 2024

Grey on top, but blue is back: UK���s favourite car colours revealed for 2024
For the seventh year in a row, grey is the number one colour for UK car buyers, followed by black and blue
An electric Honda Civic Type R? We’re trying says brand’s EV boss… but it’s not easy

An electric Honda Civic Type R? We’re trying says brand’s EV boss… but it’s not easy
Japanese firm admits it’s investigating how to turn Type-R electric, but will only do so if it can deliver “joy of driving"
It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership

It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership
The reimagined icon will wrap up development at the company’s new headquarters in Silverstone
Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards

Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards
An imported Tesla Cybertruck has been seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act
Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy

Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy
Leading industry analyst says EVs’ ability to integrate with homes and smart tech will ultimately persuade buyers to go electric
Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models

Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models
The long-lived RC F will be axed this year, but Lexus is set to unleash a new wave of exciting new performance-focused cars
Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024

Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024
Did you receive a letter alerting you to a potentially dangerous car fault? Here are the car brands that sent the most out
New Volkswagen T-Roc leaked online, and look at the size of that grille!

New Volkswagen T-Roc leaked online, and look at the size of that grille!
First images of the next-generation T-Roc reveal a much more aggressive look for compact SUV, ahead of 2025 reveal
Scorching hot Genesis GV60 Magma spotted for the first time

Scorching hot Genesis GV60 Magma spotted for the first time
Performance edition of GV60 is likely to be even more powerful than 641bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Kia EV6 GT
You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days

You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days
This year’s allocation has been snapped up already, but plug-in hybrid version of the global SUV best-seller is still available
Renault Twingo: latest on funky A-segment EV

Renault Twingo: latest on funky A-segment EV
We’re still waiting on confirmation that the new Twingo will come to UK