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Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
New plug-in hybrid powertrain on the way, with “EV-centric” driving experience and over 100 miles of zero-emissions range
Flagship Lotus Emira Turbo SE announced for UK in 2025
Flagship Lotus Emira Turbo SE announced for UK in 2025
Brand-new European boss reveals the faster four-cylinder Lotus Emira Turbo SE sports car is coming to the UK next year
Lotus announces new European CEO in wake of UK job cuts
Lotus announces new European CEO in wake of UK job cuts
Dan Balmer revealed as new European boss of Lotus Cars, promising to “read the room” with Hyper Hybrids and investment in assistance tech
New Range Rover Electric essentially revealed during hot-weather testing
New Range Rover Electric essentially revealed during hot-weather testing
The next era of the full-sized Range Rover will kick off next year with the long-awaited electric variant
Car Deal of the Day: Quirky Mazda MX-30 for under £210 a month with this Black Friday deal
Car Deal of the Day: Quirky Mazda MX-30 for under £210 a month with this Black Friday deal
Mazda’s MX-30 is a left-field choice in the electric SUV class, but a desirable one. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 November
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 to bring unique style to crossover class
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 to bring unique style to crossover class
Sibling to the Kia EV3 set to lower the entry-point to Hyundai’s successful Ioniq range, with modest specs and an affordable price
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale achieves 207mph top speed target
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale achieves 207mph top speed target
The 33 Stradale features a twin-turbocharged V6 or pure-electric power
Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Editor Paul Barker explores the reasons why Jaguar is reinventing itself as a luxury all-electric brand
New Jaecoo 7 targets VW T-Roc and Toyota C-HR with sub-£30k price tag
New Jaecoo 7 targets VW T-Roc and Toyota C-HR with sub-£30k price tag
Four-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid power is offered on Jaecoo’s first UK model
New 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe preview: hands-on with BMW's junior exec
New 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe preview: hands-on with BMW's junior exec
The updated BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available in 220 and hot M235 guise, with prices start from £34,915
Government to review ZEV mandate following car industry upheaval
Government to review ZEV mandate following car industry upheaval
An initial consultation with industry leaders will feed back and culminate in a decision in January
Car makers face £2bn in ZEV Mandate fines despite spending £4bn on EV discounts
Car makers face £2bn in ZEV Mandate fines despite spending £4bn on EV discounts
EV targets are placing “unsustainable business costs” on the car industry, the government is warned
Next-generation Lamborghini Urus confirmed with hybrid powertrain
Next-generation Lamborghini Urus confirmed with hybrid powertrain
Lamborghini’s next Urus SUV to continue with traditional underpinnings and a hybrid V8 powertrain
Vauxhall threatens Luton factory closure amid ZEV mandate row
Vauxhall threatens Luton factory closure amid ZEV mandate row
120 years of vehicle manufacturing draws to an end, in spite of recent pledges
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Swift is a steal for £168 with this Black Friday deal
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Swift is a steal for £168 with this Black Friday deal
Suzuki Swift is an excellent supermini – it’s fun to drive and cheap to run, and t’s our Deal of the Day for 26 November
Volkswagen ID.2all Concept: future VW ID.Polo promises big things and low prices
Volkswagen ID.2all Concept: future VW ID.Polo promises big things and low prices
Future ID.Polo will mark a new start for the brand and be its second go at creating an affordable EV
New Audi Q7 spied in hot SQ7 guise
New Audi Q7 spied in hot SQ7 guise
Audi’s SUV will return in 2025 for a third generation
New Audi Q5 Sportback returns with an even sleeker look
New Audi Q5 Sportback returns with an even sleeker look
Designed from the word go this time around, Audi’s sleek Q5 Sportback is back and looks better than ever
Storm Bert: over half of drivers weren’t worried about flooding, but perhaps they should have been
Storm Bert: over half of drivers weren’t worried about flooding, but perhaps they should have been
An AA survey highlights drivers’ “inexperience and naivety” when it comes to road flooding in the UK
Car Deal of the Day: SEAT Ateca is a great all-rounder with £219-a-month Black Friday deal
Car Deal of the Day: SEAT Ateca is a great all-rounder with £219-a-month Black Friday deal
SEAT’s first SUV is still a hit – and it’s cheaper than you might think. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 November
New Lego F1 sets are giving us the need for speed (champions)
New Lego F1 sets are giving us the need for speed (champions)
Formula One fans have plenty of new Lego sets to choose from
New Land Rover Defender Dakar rally car in the works for 2026 event
New Land Rover Defender Dakar rally car in the works for 2026 event
The Defender will be the Dakar’s official car partner next year ahead Land Rover’s works entry
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Symbioz brings value, efficiency, and style for £190 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Symbioz brings value, efficiency, and style for £190 a month
Renault’s Symbioz shows that you don’t need to splash the cash to look good - It’s our Deal of the Day for 24th November
We need more extreme weather mobile phone alerts to save lives on UK roads
We need more extreme weather mobile phone alerts to save lives on UK roads
After being caught in the Spanish floods, Mike Rutherford thinks the UK could benefit from regular extreme weather mobile phone alerts
Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC40 is a plush and practical SUV for £303 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC40 is a plush and practical SUV for £303 per month
This classy Volvo is great to drive, and at this price it’s our Deal of the Day for Saturday 23 November
Exclusive new Bentley Continental GT Expressions of Texture collection has "200-million year-old" trim
Exclusive new Bentley Continental GT Expressions of Texture collection has "200-million year-old" trim
If you happen to want a hyper-exclusive Bentley with a prehistoric piece of California stuck on the dash, Mulliner has you covered...
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap and charming Dacia Spring is a steal at £126 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap and charming Dacia Spring is a steal at £126 a month
Dinky Dacia is a cheap-as-chips EV city car – it’s our Deal of the Day for 22 November
Los Angeles Motor Show 2024: all the key cars
Los Angeles Motor Show 2024: all the key cars
We pick out the models creating a big impression at the last major motor show of the year
Kia EV6 GT gets even more power plus trick gearbox from Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Kia EV6 GT gets even more power plus trick gearbox from Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Already Kia’s most powerful car, the EV6 GT will now produce up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque
New 2025 Kia Sportage facelift makes public debut at LA Motor Show
New 2025 Kia Sportage facelift makes public debut at LA Motor Show
The updated Sportage SUV gets a new look and interior upgrades, but won’t arrive in Europe until next year
Volkswagen’s new EV platform to benefit from tie-up with Rivian
Volkswagen’s new EV platform to benefit from tie-up with Rivian
German company has confirmed that it will apply learnings from joint venture to forthcoming SSP architecture
New Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 set for 2026 arrival with major overhauls inside and out
New Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 set for 2026 arrival with major overhauls inside and out
Volkswagen has confirmed that both the ID.3 and ID.4 will be getting major changes
Porsche 911 GT3 RS is even more track-focused thanks to £99,999 Manthey Kit
Porsche 911 GT3 RS is even more track-focused thanks to £99,999 Manthey Kit
Manthey Racing’s near-£100k kit turns the Porsche 911 GT3 RS up another notch
New 501bhp Kia EV9 GT range-topper adds some bite to the stylish seven-seater
New 501bhp Kia EV9 GT range-topper adds some bite to the stylish seven-seater
Revealed at the LA Motor Show, Kia’s flagship EV9 GT also packs virtual gearshifts as with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E blends retro charm and electric power for only £214 a month
Car Deal of the Day: MINI Cooper E blends retro charm and electric power for only £214 a month
Style and EV power needn’t cost the earth with the MINI Cooper E Classic – it’s our Deal of the Day for 21 November
A test drive is vital before making any new or used car purchase
A test drive is vital before making any new or used car purchase
Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks gives his expert advice on how to make the most of a 30-minute test drive in any potential new purchase