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Luxury Mercedes ‘leather’ made from old tyres is great news for the planet, and cows

Luxury Mercedes ‘leather’ made from old tyres is great news for the planet, and cows
The new material was first seen in the radical AMG GT XX concept, but will be used in the brand’s road cars
Your dream car colour could actually be a financial nightmare

Your dream car colour could actually be a financial nightmare
Paul Barker ponders the price of paint, and how mica and metallic mark-ups are leaving car buyers in the shade over the true cost
New Mercedes-AMG super-saloon looks ready to pounce on the Lotus Emeya

New Mercedes-AMG super-saloon looks ready to pounce on the Lotus Emeya
AMG’s new technological flagship will be revealed in full next year, after being previewed by the radical AMG GT XX concept
New Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept unveils 1,341bhp plan to blow the Porsche Taycan away

New Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept unveils 1,341bhp plan to blow the Porsche Taycan away
High-performance Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept to start a new chapter in high-performance engineering
Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is a 1,603bhp hypercar that pays tribute to a horse

Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear is a 1,603bhp hypercar that pays tribute to a horse
The Jesko-based Sadair’s Spear costs £3.8m each and the full 30-car run has been sold
Car Deal of the Day: Hot Volkswagen Touareg R offers 455bhp for just £521 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Hot Volkswagen Touareg R offers 455bhp for just £521 a month
The performance-focused version of VW's large SUV is a cracking all-rounder. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 June.
Kia's new app turns your phone into a car insurance black box

Kia's new app turns your phone into a car insurance black box
Kia’s new app sends data to your insurance provider in order to receive usage-based premiums
Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road

Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road
US officials are in touch with Tesla over footage showing erratic driving by the firm’s modified Model Y Robotaxis
The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again

The Nissan Leaf redefined mobility. To save itself, the brand must be daring again
Andy Palmer, former Nissan COO, explains why Nissan's latest EV is a crucial one
The European car industry needs a great leader to combat the threat from China

The European car industry needs a great leader to combat the threat from China
Following the departure of Luca de Meo from Renault, editor Paul Barker thinks the European car industry needs a bold new figurehead
Car Deal Alert! Visit Leapmotor in London, get a free bungee jump

Car Deal Alert! Visit Leapmotor in London, get a free bungee jump
Taking the phrase ‘leap of faith’ to a new heights, customers who visit Leapmotor’s London pop-up have the chance to dive off a 160ft crane
UK car industry launches plan to save itself, and deliver £50bn economic boost

UK car industry launches plan to save itself, and deliver £50bn economic boost
The UK car industry has set out its plan for success following the government’s Industrial Strategy announcement
New MG electric SUV all set for Goodwood Festival of Speed

New MG electric SUV all set for Goodwood Festival of Speed
MG plans to unveil two new EVs next month, both expected to be re-badged models from premium sister brand IM Motors
BYD and Octopus Energy team up for ‘all-inclusive’ EV deal

BYD and Octopus Energy team up for ‘all-inclusive’ EV deal
Octopus’ ‘Power Pack Bundle’ includes a leased BYD, a wallbox charger and charging all for less than £300 per month
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs

Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Mike Rutherford thinks the negatives outweigh the positives when it comes to autonomous cars
Car Deal of the Day: Fully loaded Vauxhall Mokka can be yours for just £175 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Fully loaded Vauxhall Mokka can be yours for just £175 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 21 June is this top-of-the-range version of Vauxhall’s recently updated, style-focused small SUV
New BMW X7 seen for the first time, and it’s getting the Neue Klasse treatment

New BMW X7 seen for the first time, and it’s getting the Neue Klasse treatment
BMW's range-topping SUV will go up against the best from Land Rover and Mercedes
New Skoda L&K 130 shows us what a Superb pick-up truck looks like

New Skoda L&K 130 shows us what a Superb pick-up truck looks like
Skoda’s 10th ‘Student Car’ is a plug-in hybrid that would be an ideal support vehicle for the Tour de France
New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is faster than a Ferrari F80

New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is faster than a Ferrari F80
Ultimate version of US icon is a hypercar-baiting monster that costs the equivalent of a Porsche 911 GTS
Operation Snap prosecutions soar as dangerous drivers put cyclists at risk

Operation Snap prosecutions soar as dangerous drivers put cyclists at risk
Increasing numbers of cyclists are posting footage of careless driving through the police’s Operation Snap scheme – and prosecutions are rising
New Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, prices and specs

New Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, prices and specs
The next Jeep Compass promises to be a big improvement on-road, but is it just too restrained?
Car Deal of the Day: Blistering BMW M135 for a bargain £301 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Blistering BMW M135 for a bargain £301 a month
Not many hot hatchbacks are as complete as BMW’s recently updated M135. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 June.
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs

Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants

BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants
Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…
Prepare to be ruthless when buying a new car

Prepare to be ruthless when buying a new car
Shane Wilkinson explains why you mustn’t be afraid to say no to a salesperson when buying your next new or used car
New Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition will make you feel at home in the Sahara

New Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition will make you feel at home in the Sahara
The Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition will likely find a home in the football ground carpark, but it could do the desert too…
New Ellesmere Port car parts mecca to make life easier for Vauxhall, Citroen, Fiat and Peugeot owners

New Ellesmere Port car parts mecca to make life easier for Vauxhall, Citroen, Fiat and Peugeot owners
Parts for dozens of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat models of up to 10 years old will be available to order from the new centre in Cheshire
New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV gets a range boost before it’s even arrived

New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV gets a range boost before it’s even arrived
Kia’s ID. Buzz rival can potentially go further on a single charge than first thought
Car Deal of the Day: Kia Ceed GT-Line is a hidden gem at £192 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Kia Ceed GT-Line is a hidden gem at £192 a month
Often overlooked, the Kia Ceed is a great family hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 June.
New Genesis GV60: same on the outside, very different on the inside

New Genesis GV60: same on the outside, very different on the inside
The electric coupe-SUV has been updated three years after it launched, with sales due to start on 1 July
How much? The new Kia EV9 GT costs an eye-watering £82k!

How much? The new Kia EV9 GT costs an eye-watering £82k!
A high-performance flagship variant of the family-friendly Kia EV9 will cost the same as a Volvo EX90
If you want safer roads, learn to drive better

If you want safer roads, learn to drive better
Editor Paul Barker thinks people should treat driving a car as a skill as opposed to an activity
Dart Charge Dartford crossing tolls leap 40% as government tries to "manage demand"

Dart Charge Dartford crossing tolls leap 40% as government tries to "manage demand"
The increase in the Dartford Crossing toll is designed to help manage demand and will come into effect in September
What would a two-tonne electric WRC car look like? The Skoda Enyaq RS Race answers that question

What would a two-tonne electric WRC car look like? The Skoda Enyaq RS Race answers that question
Skoda has revealed an updated version of its hypothetical all-electric WRC car; stop teasing and just join the WRC already!
Car Deal of the Day: Premium Polestar 2 for a paltry £308 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Premium Polestar 2 for a paltry £308 a month
The Polestar 2 is still a great premium EV despite its advancing years. It’s our Deal of the Day for 17 June.
Groundbreaking Nissan solid-state EV batteries due on sale by 2028

Groundbreaking Nissan solid-state EV batteries due on sale by 2028
The industry is in a race to bring solid-state to the market, and Nissan isn’t too far behind the leaders