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Chancellor’s budget pothole plan draws faint praise

Chancellor’s budget pothole plan draws faint praise
£500m extra funding promised for 2025, but there’s no long-term funding plan
The electric car charging network continues to discriminate against disabled people

The electric car charging network continues to discriminate against disabled people
Consumer editor Chris Rosamond thinks the UK’s charging network is still failing to provide for those who struggle to use it
2024 Volvo XC90 pricing revealed, starting at £63,790

2024 Volvo XC90 pricing revealed, starting at £63,790
Heavily refreshed XC90 to be available in mild and plug-in hybrid forms alongside all-electric EX90
New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update

New powertrains now available for BMW 1 Series, 5 Series Touring in MY2025 update
Mid-spec all-wheel drive 123 xDrive, plus 520 and M550e Tourings join the range, adding new ICE-powered options
New Renault Twingo EV taking shape ahead of 2025 reveal

New Renault Twingo EV taking shape ahead of 2025 reveal
Our exclusive images show how the new baby Renault Twingo EV could look, as design chief discusses the concept that previews it
Callum’s Jaguar C-X75 can finally hit the road thanks to new commission

Callum’s Jaguar C-X75 can finally hit the road thanks to new commission
The Jaguar C-X75 supercar is the “one that got away” according to Ian Callum
Dealers forced to reveal commission earned on car finance deals

Dealers forced to reveal commission earned on car finance deals
How much did your dealer pocket when arranging your finance? Now they have to tell you…
New Audi A6 e-tron Sport brings executive EV pricing down to £62,500

New Audi A6 e-tron Sport brings executive EV pricing down to £62,500
Up to 542bhp and 436-mile range for Audi’s BMW i5 rival
Kia Tasman enters the fray against Ford Ranger in fast-growing pick-up class

Kia Tasman enters the fray against Ford Ranger in fast-growing pick-up class
But there’s no plans to bring Kia's striking new workhorse over to the UK…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra takes the four-door Nurburgring title 

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra takes the four-door Nurburgring title
The all-electric Chinese saloon knocks the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT off the top step
New Porsche 911 Carrera T facelift gets Cabriolet option 

New Porsche 911 Carrera T facelift gets Cabriolet option
The lightweight ‘T’ model returns on the facelifted Porsche 911
Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place

Tesla Model 2: Robotaxi takes entry-level model’s place
Tesla has backtracked on the Model 2 with the fully-autonomous Robotaxi coming instead
All-new Nissan Leaf to transform into funky high-riding fastback

All-new Nissan Leaf to transform into funky high-riding fastback
Spy pictures of Nissan’s new EV confirm it’ll drop the dowdy hatchback body for a more rakish suit
Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio 

Toyota Aygo X JBL city car goes big on audio
JBL has developed a powerful new sound system specifically for the Aygo X
Renault boss Luca de Meo is the perfect candidate to take over the helm at Stellantis

Renault boss Luca de Meo is the perfect candidate to take over the helm at Stellantis
Mike Rutherford thinks Luca de Meo could do for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia and Vauxhall what he’s already done with remarkable success…
BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever

BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever
Euro NCAP says it doesn’t recommend the BYD Atto 3’s adaptive cruise control system, given that it “effectively switches off” after periods of driver …
Space galore in the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger, perfect for a VIP oddjob

Space galore in the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger, perfect for a VIP oddjob
The one-of-one creation's paint scheme has been precisely colour matched to Auric Goldfinger's 1937 Phantom III
New Jeep Avenger 4xe hybrid is mountain a big small SUV challenge in The North Face trim

New Jeep Avenger 4xe hybrid is mountain a big small SUV challenge in The North Face trim
The hybrid Jeep Avenger 4xe comes with a petrol engine and two electric motors
New Tesla Roadster delayed yet again as Musk thanks “long-suffering deposit holders” 

New Tesla Roadster delayed yet again as Musk thanks “long-suffering deposit holders”
The all-electric supercar promises record-beating performance and range figures, when it finally arrives
Tesla Model 2 scrapped as Elon Musk says £25k EV is “pointless” 

Tesla Model 2 scrapped as Elon Musk says £25k EV is “pointless”
Priorities have shifted from an entry-level Tesla Model 2 to the autonomous Robotaxi
Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal

Kia EV4 hatchback drops its camouflage and gets ready for the big reveal
The EV4 will be Kia’s all-electric family-sized hatchback
Scout Traveler and Scout Terra put a retro cool spin on the EV 4x4 and pick-up formats

Scout Traveler and Scout Terra put a retro cool spin on the EV 4x4 and pick-up formats
The Traveler SUV and Terra pick-up truck from VW’s electric off-road brand, Scout Motors, are set to launch in 2027 but may not come to the UK
Recognise EV chargers as critical infrastructure to stop cable thefts, says charging CEO

Recognise EV chargers as critical infrastructure to stop cable thefts, says charging CEO
Electric car charger operators have resorted to employing private security patrols after crooks cut cables to sell copper for scrap
New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era

New Volkswagen ID. Golf to take iconic name into EV era
VW will merge old and new with its future line-up of ID-badged family cars, but petrol versions will be offered too
Stripped-back, 641bhp Hyundai RN24 concept showcases ‘WRC-inspired’ platform

Stripped-back, 641bhp Hyundai RN24 concept showcases ‘WRC-inspired’ platform
The RN24 concept combines parts from Hyundai’s road and racing cars in a vision of future hot production models
New Honda Prelude coupé spotted testing for the first time

New Honda Prelude coupé spotted testing for the first time
The two-door coupé will feature hybrid technology, likely borrowed from the Civic hatchback
Great car advert wording is the secret to a successful sale

Great car advert wording is the secret to a successful sale
Even if you are “one careful lady owner”, our senior content editor recommends not resorting to meaningless words when you’re putting together a class…
Fake car parts warning: top tips to avoid joining the 15% of motorists who fall victim

Fake car parts warning: top tips to avoid joining the 15% of motorists who fall victim
The IPO’s ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign warns motorists not to be drawn in by the attractive prices of potentially deadly counterfeit car parts
New Kia Sportage teased ahead of imminent reveal

New Kia Sportage teased ahead of imminent reveal
We expect the facelifted Kia Sportage will presented for the first time at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show
New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante set to better expose V12 soundtrack

New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante set to better expose V12 soundtrack
Aston’s flagship drop-top has been spotted testing on the road
Skoda Karoq gains new Edition trim levels with upgraded equipment

Skoda Karoq gains new Edition trim levels with upgraded equipment
New SE Edition, SE L Edition and SportLine Edition available on Skoda’s mid-size SUV
New Cupra Raval to get concept styling and next-gen EV tech

New Cupra Raval to get concept styling and next-gen EV tech
The all-electric Raval will maintain Cupra’s sporty image when it launches next year
Whether it’s petrol, hybrid or an EV, the cars we’re buying are better than ever

Whether it’s petrol, hybrid or an EV, the cars we’re buying are better than ever
Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks the current legislations on new cars are forcing manufacturers to produce vehicles that are better than ever
Judge calls for mandatory cognitive tests for drivers over 80

Judge calls for mandatory cognitive tests for drivers over 80
Scottish dementia road death puts spotlight on ‘self-certification’ for older drivers
Skoda Kodiaq vRS looks ready for launch as it takes to the Nürburgring

Skoda Kodiaq vRS looks ready for launch as it takes to the Nürburgring
The second-generation Kodiaq will gain a hot vRS flagship
New Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle is a near-£100k limited-run swansong

New Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle is a near-£100k limited-run swansong
Only 30 examples of the last-ever Morgan Plus Six will be built, ahead of new flagship due in 2025