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Car insurance prices fall for the first time in 2 years

Car insurance prices fall for the first time in 2 years
Car insurance fell by an average of £13 in the second quarter of 2024, although some ethnic minority groups still unfairly pay more than others
Dash cam users report record numbers of fellow drivers to police

Dash cam users report record numbers of fellow drivers to police
The National Dash Cam Safety Portal, run by dash cam manufacturer Nextbase, says nearly 25,000 clips were sent to the police in the first half of the …
New Kia Sportage facelift shows off bold look on the Nurburgring

New Kia Sportage facelift shows off bold look on the Nurburgring
Kia’s best-selling mid-size SUV is about to get a makeover for 2025
New Jeep Compass all set for November reveal, and 2025 launch

New Jeep Compass all set for November reveal, and 2025 launch
The next-generation Jeep Compass will spearhead massive model blitz, doubling the company’s zero-emission portfolio
First look inside the Aehra Impeto as VIP SUV’s name is released

First look inside the Aehra Impeto as VIP SUV’s name is released
The US-Italian brand will bring plenty of style to the all-electric luxury coupe-SUV segment
Newly named Aehra Estasi wants to be the ultimate luxury electric saloon 

Newly named Aehra Estasi wants to be the ultimate luxury electric saloon
The name has been revealed for Aehra’s eye-catching luxury EV
Plug pulled on first plug-in Ferrari: SF90 hybrid killed off

Plug pulled on first plug-in Ferrari: SF90 hybrid killed off
ICE cars are back on top in the Maranello sales charts so far in 2024
The last glimmer of hope for Mitsubishi’s UK return has faded, but we’d still like it back

The last glimmer of hope for Mitsubishi’s UK return has faded, but we’d still like it back
Mitsubishi has confirmed that its recent tie-up with Honda and Nissan won’t result in a UK comeback
Did Labour lie? Fuel duty expected to rise in October, resulting in ‘perma-high’ petrol prices

Did Labour lie? Fuel duty expected to rise in October, resulting in ‘perma-high’ petrol prices
The Labour Government is expected to reverse the cut to fuel duty in October’s budget, thus pushing up the price of petrol and diesel
Almost 1 in 5 new cars is an EV, but it isn’t enough to hit UK targets

Almost 1 in 5 new cars is an EV, but it isn’t enough to hit UK targets
EV sales were up in July, but it’s still not enough to meet the UK’s strict ZEV mandate electrification targets
New Smart #5 will be unveiled on 28th August as a Skoda Enyaq rival

New Smart #5 will be unveiled on 28th August as a Skoda Enyaq rival
Official images from Smart gives us a new look at the all-electric SUV
JLR is moving in the opposite direction to VW-Audi and Hyundai-Kia, and that’s not a good thing

JLR is moving in the opposite direction to VW-Audi and Hyundai-Kia, and that’s not a good thing
Instead of following the successful business model adopted by VW-Audi, Toyota-Lexus and Hyundai-Kia, Mike Rutherford thinks JLR is moving in the oppos…
Toyota Proace Max van goes on sale from £41,580

Toyota Proace Max van goes on sale from £41,580
Toyota’s largest van is now available to order in a multitude of bodystyles
Watch out: new long-term AI camera scheme aims to catch drivers on their phones

Watch out: new long-term AI camera scheme aims to catch drivers on their phones
AI cameras are now being used to catch those using their phone while driving
New Volvo EX30 Core hits back at Kia EV3 with low £32,850 price tag

New Volvo EX30 Core hits back at Kia EV3 with low £32,850 price tag
The introduction of this new base-spec EX30 trims over £2,000 off the starting price for the premium electric crossover
Updated Audi e-tron GT goes on sale with 912bhp RS model

Updated Audi e-tron GT goes on sale with 912bhp RS model
Audi’s all-electric four-door coupe opens at just over £107k, topping out at nearly £170k
Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30 get more powerful engine and a tech boost for 2025

Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30 get more powerful engine and a tech boost for 2025
Mazda says the new 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol delivers better real-world performance, while improving noise, vibration and harshness
You may have to wait longer for car finance compensation, but it’s not all bad news

You may have to wait longer for car finance compensation, but it’s not all bad news
The FCA says it is delaying its decision on mis-sold car finance payments until May 2025 but a redress scheme is now on the cards
New Volkswagen T-Roc SUV will be VW’s last all-new ICE car for the UK market

New Volkswagen T-Roc SUV will be VW’s last all-new ICE car for the UK market
The next-generation Volkswagen T-Roc will take its tech from the Tiguan, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo

The Volkswagen T-Roc is more globally significant than the Polo
Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks an all-electric version of the Volkswagen T-Roc is sure to follow the ID. Golf to market
Is Rimac planning a storm at Monterey Car Week? 

Is Rimac planning a storm at Monterey Car Week?
The all-electric hypercar maker could use Monterey to launch a new version of the Nevera
New 716bhp BMW M5 Touring estate to be unveiled on 15 August

New 716bhp BMW M5 Touring estate to be unveiled on 15 August
For only the third time in its history, the M5 super-saloon will be joined by a load-lugging estate version
New Audi A6 e-tron leaked in full ahead of official reveal

New Audi A6 e-tron leaked in full ahead of official reveal
The new electric BMW i5 rival has dropped hours ahead of its big unveiling, with full specifications for all to see
Recaro folds and wheels come off BBS as financial trouble strikes car part brands

Recaro folds and wheels come off BBS as financial trouble strikes car part brands
Famous car-seat maker Recaro has applied for bankruptcy while wheel firm BBS has become insolvent
New BMW iX5: name trademarks, Neue Klasse design and latest details

New BMW iX5: name trademarks, Neue Klasse design and latest details
The BMW X5 is likely to gain an all-electric version with production expected to start by 2027
UK electric car charging roll-out gathers pace but regional inequality persists 

UK electric car charging roll-out gathers pace but regional inequality persists
New figures show an annual increase in the UK EV charging network of 47 per cent, but UK regions lag far behind London
Mercedes-Maybach SL spied as grand touring convertible goes even more upmarket

Mercedes-Maybach SL spied as grand touring convertible goes even more upmarket
The SL will soon get the Maybach treatment with plenty of glitz
New Volkswagen ID.7 GTX performance EV gets £61,980 price tag

New Volkswagen ID.7 GTX performance EV gets £61,980 price tag
The hot Volskwagen ID.7 GTX is available in hatchback and ‘Tourer’ estate bodystyles
Government says no to A303 tunnel and A27 bypass road projects 

Government says no to A303 tunnel and A27 bypass road projects
Cost-savings are blamed as Labour overturns controversial Stonehenge tunnel and Arundel bypass plans
Cheaper, rear-wheel drive Audi Q4 35 e-tron to hit the UK in 2025

Cheaper, rear-wheel drive Audi Q4 35 e-tron to hit the UK in 2025
Audi’s mid-size electric SUV will soon gain the option of a smaller battery for a lower starting price that could be under £40,000.
Car hacking software use by UK Police shrouded in “unacceptable secrecy”

Car hacking software use by UK Police shrouded in “unacceptable secrecy”
The majority of UK police forces refuse to admit whether they use hi-tech car forensics software
Genesis Electrified GV70 set for a dramatic overhaul as part of 2024 facelift

Genesis Electrified GV70 set for a dramatic overhaul as part of 2024 facelift
The Genesis GV70 premium electric SUV should get a revised cabin to go with fresh exterior design
New Kia EV3 electric SUV is cheaper than a Volvo EX30 and Cupra Born

New Kia EV3 electric SUV is cheaper than a Volvo EX30 and Cupra Born
Kia’s compact all-electric SUV offers up to 372 miles of range; first examples arrive with customers later this year
New BMW M5 shouts about its 716bhp with M Performance Parts

New BMW M5 shouts about its 716bhp with M Performance Parts
The controversial M5 is the latest BMW M car to be offered with the ‘retrofit products’
Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond

Multi-fuelled hybrid cars have to be the wisest choice for the 2020s and beyond
Mike Rutherford thinks there’s a future for cars powered by petrol, electricity, the sun’s rays... and a wind-up handle
Drivers pay £1.6 billion extra for fuel as retailers maintain “outrageous” profit margins

Drivers pay £1.6 billion extra for fuel as retailers maintain “outrageous” profit margins
Fuel profit margins way above the historical average mean drivers are being ripped off at the pumps