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Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line

Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line
120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant
Public transport is no alternative to the car and hasn't improved in decades: new survey

Public transport is no alternative to the car and hasn't improved in decades: new survey
Level of UK car dependency quantified in new survey data from the RAC
Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration 

Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration
Controversial British protest group advertises a final march before disbanding for good
Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles

Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
Mercedes has almost doubled the range of the existing eVito van with a 90kWh battery
Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time

Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
Plug-in version will probably be the most powerful M3 ever
Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please

Used car ads now allow buyers to be as picky as they please
Richard Ingram reckons that if you want a used car in a very specific spec, you should seek out the right one– regardless of where it is
Porsche Taycan’s huge 105kWh battery now standard across the range
Porsche Taycan’s huge 105kWh battery now standard across the range
There’s also new equipment fitted to lower-spec models
New Maserati Fuoriserie programme arrives as luxury brand bets on personalisation

New Maserati Fuoriserie programme arrives as luxury brand bets on personalisation
Vibrant Maserati MC20 Cielo ‘Less is More…?’ showcases the brand’s new customisation programme
Spring statement 2025: no extra pain for motorists on top of April tax rises

Spring statement 2025: no extra pain for motorists on top of April tax rises
Rachel Reeves’ spring statement avoids any new tax or spending measures as drivers confront tax hikes.
Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future

Even the car industry isn't sure if EVs are the future
Editor Paul Barker wonders how new car buyers are supposed to know if electric cars are the future when the industry itself doesn't know the answer
Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V: popular pick-up gets electrical assistance

Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V: popular pick-up gets electrical assistance
Rugged Hilux now offered with electrification and new off-road modes
EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars

EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars
Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users
New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises

New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises
It marks the first time we’ve seen the ‘e-hybrid’ identifier, replacing Audi’s TFSI e naming protocol
New Nissan Juke EV aiming to lord it over the small SUV sector from 2026

New Nissan Juke EV aiming to lord it over the small SUV sector from 2026
Nissan’s big-selling little SUV is about to take the leap to all-electric power
New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engined convertible

New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engined convertible
The massively powerful V12-powered Aston Martin Vanquish has been revealed in its sleek open-top alter-ego
Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to

Shanghai Motor Show 2025: what all the big car brands are up to
The Shanghai Auto Show is now an established part of the automotive calendar – we’ve got a full list of show debuts
Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding

Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding
Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government
Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”
Expect more retro Renaults that drink from customers’ “reservoir of sympathy”
The brand’s model line-up is now divided into ‘legendary icons’ like the retro-inspired R5, and ‘future icons’ such as the futuristic-looking Megane a…
No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...

No new Alfa Romeo sports cars, unless...
…Italian brand can start to shift serious amounts of new product. Then we could see it make a new sports car
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power

New Dacia Sandero to come with both hybrid and electric power
An all-new fourth-generation Sandero is coming in 2027, and Dacia’s boss has been discussing its powertrain options
Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment

Cupra Formentor and Leon get the ABT high performance treatment
The German tuner is also planning to create a more aggressive Raval special edition
New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV

New BYD Dolphin Surf is the UK version of the Seagull EV
BYD's entry-level electric car will aim to take on the Dacia Spring at around £15,000
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever

New Alfa Romeo Stelvio spy shots show SUV will be bigger and sportier than ever
The Next generation of Alfa’s flagship SUV has been seen out on test
EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss

EVs are here to stay, says Cupra boss
Legislators need to be positive rather than punish, and educate consumers that EVs are the fuel of the future, says Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths
Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power

Hallelujah! Hot new Alfa Romeo Guilia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will keep petrol power
Alfa has adjusted course from circa-1,000bhp EVs due to expected lack of demand and customers’ desire for petrol power
Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess

Nobody really knows the 2025 F1 drivers’ salaries but we can have a good guess
Our chief columnist Mike Rutherford looks into what Grand Prix drivers are allegedly earning this year
Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year

Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year
Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban
Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea

Using AI to write your used car ad isn’t the best idea
Alex Ingram gives his expert insight on the growing use of AI to write nonsensical used-car ads
New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road

New Peugeot Expert Sport is a Le Mans-inspired van for the road
The electric Peugeot E-Expert Sport version trades some efficiency for hot-rod looks
Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss

Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss
The Volkswagen Group is listening to customer feedback and introducing more user-friendly buttons into car cabins
Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents

Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents
Oddly named 3D tech creates lifelike virtual scenarios to test driver-assistance systems
Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month

Car Deal of the Day: a pretty and practical Peugeot 408 for just £207 a month
Is it a coupé, a hatchback or an SUV? One thing’s for sure, the 408 is our Car Deal of the Day for 19 March
BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand

BYD’s plan to be the world’s biggest car brand
BYD’s Europe boss talks about battling Tesla, five-minute charging and being the global number one car brand
Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory

Toyota to recycle used car parts at new Burnaston UK factory
Toyota Circular Factory to be ‘centre of excellence’ for future recycling operations worldwide
Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?

Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?
Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm