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Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school

Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school
A letter to the Government says councils that focus on filling potholes rather than preventative maintenance should be taught road-dressing techniques
Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich

Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich
New Corsa concept car previews forthcoming model’s design language, and a potential high-performance GSE variant
New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine

New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S has turned to electrification to break the 700bhp barrier
Car Deal of the Day: A Peugeot E-2008 for less than a smaller E-208? Step this way

Car Deal of the Day: A Peugeot E-2008 for less than a smaller E-208? Step this way
The Peugeot E-2008 is a fine little electric SUV – and cheap, too. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 8
New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales

New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales
Polestar is hoping to attract younger buyers with its Polestar 7 SUV and a new Polestar 2, giving them top priority in terms of development.
Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated" 

Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"
CEO compares switch to electromobility to playing for two teams in different leagues, calling for focus during tricky transition
Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand

Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand
Cupra sales will overtake SEAT’s for the first time this year. But visual and technical SEAT upgrades are are on the way
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995

New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995
The hottest Vauxhall Mokka yet packs 276bhp and a limited-slip differential, but will only do 209 miles on a charge
Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible

Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible
VW will dip into its back catalogue and rebrand its ID range with familiar names; ID.Polo is only the start
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard

Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Mike Rutherford thinks that Britain must set higher manufacturing targets for car factories which build cars in the UK
New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range

New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range
The UK’s longest EV range at a tasty price: BMW’s game-changing iX3 is here
Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price

Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price
Editor Paul Barker thinks manufacturers are too reliant on post-launch car software updates to fix problems which should have been sorted out beforeha…
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing

Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing
Only 30 models of this brutish special edition inspired by F1 tech will be available – and it’s too extreme to be driven on the road
Eat my dust! Power and efficiency boost for Dacia Duster SUV

Eat my dust! Power and efficiency boost for Dacia Duster SUV
Dacia is upgrading the Duster with improved hybrid options and more kit
European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast

European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Europe’s car makers must double down on restoring affordability
No EV for the PM: Keir Starmer stuck with V8 Range Rovers as JLR can’t bomb-proof electric model

No EV for the PM: Keir Starmer stuck with V8 Range Rovers as JLR can’t bomb-proof electric model
An electric Range Rover would not offer sufficient blast protection, says JLR
Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option

Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option
The entry-level version of the popular supermini is now available with five different powertrains, including petrol, hybrid and fully electric
Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion

Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion
Fashion and car design come together in this funky pair of MINI concept cars
End of the S-Line? Audi boss promises less range complexity and choice on future models 

End of the S-Line? Audi boss promises less range complexity and choice on future models
Audi plans to limit the huge scope of choice currently offered to its customer when speccing their cars, putting the resource into fewer options of hi…
Porsche Boxster and Cayman axed with no new orders being taken and EVs on the way

Porsche Boxster and Cayman axed with no new orders being taken and EVs on the way
The demise of Porsche’s mid-engined petrol sports cars will leave a big gap in the segment
Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help

Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help
Toyota’s Electrified Saving offer works in tandem with the Government’s ECG to bring down the price of the bZ4X SUV
Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return

Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return
The new Porsche 911 Flatnose could be the German brand’s ultimate eighties tribute act
Skoda Elroq and Enyaq get Electric Car Grant approval

Skoda Elroq and Enyaq get Electric Car Grant approval
Despite some models costing over the £37,000 threshold, Skoda has secured the government grant on its mid-size electric SUVs
Fiat 600e Icon arrives with immediate £1,500 discount
Fiat 600e Icon arrives with immediate £1,500 discount
The all-electric Italian crossover sees its line up expand to three with new Icon variant
New Kia EV5: Sportage-sized EV undercuts Tesla Model Y with sub-£40k price tag

New Kia EV5: Sportage-sized EV undercuts Tesla Model Y with sub-£40k price tag
The wait for Kia’s mid-size electric SUV is nearly over, and it’s more competitively priced than expected, from £39,295
New Lotus SUV to be revealed this year and it has the Porsche Macan in its crosshairs

New Lotus SUV to be revealed this year and it has the Porsche Macan in its crosshairs
The next addition to the Lotus line-up will feature a brand-new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ powertrain
Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power

Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power
The mid-engined sports car will be available with a V6 engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain from 2027
Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes

Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes
Four in five people the RAC surveyed believe pavement parking should be banned in some form
Pop your Chery? 9 things you must know about the Chinese SUV brand's big UK plans

Pop your Chery? 9 things you must know about the Chinese SUV brand's big UK plans
Four SUVs will launch by next spring, with the mid-size Tiggo 7 and 8 leading the way
Citroen Berlingo and SpaceTourer buck the EV trend with new petrol and diesel engines

Citroen Berlingo and SpaceTourer buck the EV trend with new petrol and diesel engines
The French firm has provided fresh ICE powertrain choices for its popular van-based people carriers
New Electric Car Grant £42k price limit closes massive EV discount loophole

New Electric Car Grant £42k price limit closes massive EV discount loophole
Labour has placed a new £42,000 price cap on vehicles that qualify for its new government-funded electric car discount
Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price

Updated Tesla Model Y Performance revealed at a bargain price
Tesla’s mid-size SUV has returned in its high-performing Performance trim for a surprisingly low £61,990
The last thing the car industry needs is in-car subscriptions

The last thing the car industry needs is in-car subscriptions
Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that in-car subscription services simply don’t make sense for car buyers
Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 brings style and plenty of fun for just £179 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Mazda 3 brings style and plenty of fun for just £179 a month
Mazda’s 3 hatch has a premium feel and yet it’s cheap to lease. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for August 28
New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package

New BMW i1 will cram big EV tech into a small package
The all-new BMW i1 will rival the all-electric Audi A3 and new Mercedes CLA when it arrives in 2027
Skoda Felicia Fun pick-up reinvented using AI for… fun!

Skoda Felicia Fun pick-up reinvented using AI for… fun!
Skoda’s latest design study uses AI-generated brainstorming, before being refined by hand