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SHM Afeela 1 unveiled: tech brand Sony’s first car, with a little help from Honda

SHM Afeela 1 unveiled: tech brand Sony’s first car, with a little help from Honda
Sony’s car has finally arrived in production form at CES 2025. Customers will be able to buy one from 2026, but only in the US and Japan.
Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives

Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives
Brand CEO says ZEV mandate is a threat, asking for clarity from the Labour government
Jaguar F-Type gets 693bhp V8 from German tuning house Arden

Jaguar F-Type gets 693bhp V8 from German tuning house Arden
Arden provides an old-school tonic to Jaguar new electric focus
Volkswagen was the UK’s most popular car brand in 2024, while MG outsold Vauxhall

Volkswagen was the UK’s most popular car brand in 2024, while MG outsold Vauxhall
New data also reveals that Jeep’s sales figures almost tripled in 2024, however sister brand DS sold less than half as many cars as it did the previou…
Honda 0 Series gets final teaser ahead of Las Vegas reveal

Honda 0 Series gets final teaser ahead of Las Vegas reveal
Two all-electric prototype 0 Series cars will be on Honda’s display at CES 2025
Updated Skoda Enyaq teased ahead of Wednesday reveal

Updated Skoda Enyaq teased ahead of Wednesday reveal
Czech firm’s all-electric family SUV is getting a mid-life refresh with new styling and technology
New Volkswagen Tayron will kick off at £39,850 when it goes on sale on 9 January 

New Volkswagen Tayron will kick off at £39,850 when it goes on sale on 9 January
The new VW Tayron replaces the old Tiguan Allspace with up to seven seats on offer
Forget emissions, tax cars on weight for a fairer, progressive system in 2025 that’s better for everyone

Forget emissions, tax cars on weight for a fairer, progressive system in 2025 that’s better for everyone
Does the UK's VED road taxing system need a revamp? Alastair Crooks shares his thoughts on the subject...
Enough with all these boring cars, give us something wild, confident and evocative in 2025 

Enough with all these boring cars, give us something wild, confident and evocative in 2025
Jordan Katsianis believes its time for carmakers to really spice things up
Stop the fixation on electric cars and give alternative fuels, like hydrogen, a chance in 2025

Stop the fixation on electric cars and give alternative fuels, like hydrogen, a chance in 2025
Chris Rosamond explains why we should keep an open mind about future fuels
Electric car sales targets have handcuffed the UK car industry; time to axe the ZEV mandate in 2025

Electric car sales targets have handcuffed the UK car industry; time to axe the ZEV mandate in 2025
Ellis Hyde explains why he believes the ZEV mandate could actually be doing more harm than good
The UK needs a plan to save the pick-up truck in 2025 because we’ll miss it when it’s gone

The UK needs a plan to save the pick-up truck in 2025 because we’ll miss it when it’s gone
Dean Gibson voices his concerns about the uncertain future of pick-up trucks in the UK
Ford Puma is the UK’s best-selling car, again, as EV demand fails to meet targets

Ford Puma is the UK’s best-selling car, again, as EV demand fails to meet targets
Just one-in-ten private buyers opted for an EV in 2024, with total private new car sales falling to lower levels than those seen during the 2020 pande…
New XEV Yoyo Pro is Hong Kong’s answer to the Citroen Ami

New XEV Yoyo Pro is Hong Kong’s answer to the Citroen Ami
New quadricycle is heading to UK, with a 93-mile range and expected £15,000 price
Zeekr to display three models at CES 2025

Zeekr to display three models at CES 2025
Geely’s premium sub-brand is expanding its line-up with MPVs and a super shooting brake
New Dodge Charger coming to Europe with both petrol and pure-electric muscle

New Dodge Charger coming to Europe with both petrol and pure-electric muscle
The Dodge Charger will be available to import to the UK, but most likely only in left-hand drive
We all hate repeats on TV but a re-run of the 2024 F1 season in 2025 would be fantastic, for us and Netflix

We all hate repeats on TV but a re-run of the 2024 F1 season in 2025 would be fantastic, for us and Netflix
Tom Jervis thinks we'd all benefit from a trip down F1 memory lane
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
New Leapmotor C10 SUV gains 590-mile range-extender to leave rivals trailing

New Leapmotor C10 SUV gains 590-mile range-extender to leave rivals trailing
The C10 REEV is designed to drive just like an electric car, but thanks to a 1.5-litre petrol engine, it offers more than double the range of the stan…
Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer

Today’s car market is absolute chaos, and that spells opportunity for the clever buyer
Head of digital content Steve Walker reckons canny buyers should be taking advantage of the tempting finance offers and price cuts available on new ca…
Petrolheads and EV enthusiasts really need to stop fighting in 2025, we all love cars

Petrolheads and EV enthusiasts really need to stop fighting in 2025, we all love cars
Is the petrol vs electric debate becoming a bit too heated? Shane Wilkinson believes that it's time for everyone to take a deep breath...
BYD vying with Tesla to be world’s best-selling EV brand after record 2024

BYD vying with Tesla to be world’s best-selling EV brand after record 2024
Chinese EV maker reported record sales despite rising tariffs
New Skoda Kamiq Design Edition offers more kit for less money

New Skoda Kamiq Design Edition offers more kit for less money
Skoda’s smallest crossover to be offered in new Design Edition form, costing from £25,885
New Volkswagen ID.3 on the way with big improvements in range and quality

New Volkswagen ID.3 on the way with big improvements in range and quality
The Volkswagen ID.3 will get a completely new design language and our exclusive images preview how it could look
2025 could be the year pay-per-mile road tax finally arrives

2025 could be the year pay-per-mile road tax finally arrives
With the switch to EVs taking chunks out of fuel duty, editor Paul Barker thinks the Government will soon have to decide what comes next
Recycled car names like Ford Capri and Renault 5 have been great for the industry, let’s have more in 2025

Recycled car names like Ford Capri and Renault 5 have been great for the industry, let’s have more in 2025
Car brands recycling famous car names from the past has been a controversial trend in recent years but our deputy editor, Richard Ingram is all for it…
It would be great to see Jaguar prove the doubters wrong in 2025

It would be great to see Jaguar prove the doubters wrong in 2025
Can Jaguar make its mark as a luxury, electric car brand in 2025? Editor, Paul Barker hopes so...
AC Cobra GT gets new 390bhp 2.0-litre engine 

AC Cobra GT gets new 390bhp 2.0-litre engine
AC Cars will “broaden the appeal” of modernised sports car icon
Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers

Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers
Industry execs consulted on ZEV Mandate changes, but 50 million drivers don’t get a look-in
New Mercedes CLA will do 800 miles with just 20 minutes of charging

New Mercedes CLA will do 800 miles with just 20 minutes of charging
Cutting-edge charging tech and a slippery body allow the new Mercedes CLA to cover over 1,000km with two brief stops
Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs

Volkswagen Golf moves to Mexico, as German giant sheds 35,000 jobs
Huge restructuring also sees VW slash domestic capacity by 750,000 cars
New Nio ET9 is the brand's largest EV yet

New Nio ET9 is the brand's largest EV yet
The flagship ET9 gets a host of futuristic technology on board
New Dacia Bigster will offer best value in mid-size SUV segment, promises UK brand director

New Dacia Bigster will offer best value in mid-size SUV segment, promises UK brand director
Plus “customers will be pleasantly surprised” by pricing for Dacia’s eagerly anticipated family SUV
Nio launches Firefly sub-brand with small EV for Europe

Nio launches Firefly sub-brand with small EV for Europe
Chinese giant will bring its MINI and Fiat 500-rivalling small car to Europe in 2025
It’s essential to keep an open mind about EV vs ICE

It’s essential to keep an open mind about EV vs ICE
Mike Rutherford believes that it's crucial to separate fact from fiction when it comes to motoring’s biggest debate
Lamborghini Temerario: next-generation V8 supercar gets £260k price tag

Lamborghini Temerario: next-generation V8 supercar gets £260k price tag
The successor to the Huracan loses displacement but gains twin-turbochargers