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ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government

ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
Labour’s manifesto is short on pledges regarding motoring. We explore the policies left-of-centre think-tanks and lobbyists will be pushing for, if th…
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists

Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Parties go head-to-head as their representatives for roads and transport policy respond to our top-10 motoring challenges
Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory

Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory
Ferrari is well on the road to its first electric car in 2025 but carbon-neutral fuels will keep internal combustion on the agenda.
Great Scott! DeLorean DMC-12 can hit 88mph quicker than ever thanks to new EV conversion kit

Great Scott! DeLorean DMC-12 can hit 88mph quicker than ever thanks to new EV conversion kit
Classic car conversion specialist Electrogenic is now offering a ‘plug and play’ kit for the iconic time machine
Exclusive Aston Martin Valiant arrives with retro styling, V12 power and a manual gearbox

Exclusive Aston Martin Valiant arrives with retro styling, V12 power and a manual gearbox
Aston Martin’s next low-production special is a manual, V12-powered high performance road and track car
Range Rover Sport SV Celestial Collection brings Greek mythology to a showroom near you

Range Rover Sport SV Celestial Collection brings Greek mythology to a showroom near you
The new Range Rover Sport SV special edition models look to the cosmos for design inspiration
New Volkswagen Golf R gets more power to help slay its hot hatch rivals

New Volkswagen Golf R gets more power to help slay its hot hatch rivals
The updated Volkswagen Golf R is here, with more power and an all-new Black Edition trim
Dramatic new BMW M5 revealed with potent 716bhp powertrain

Dramatic new BMW M5 revealed with potent 716bhp powertrain
BMW’s new plug-in hybrid M5 super saloon moves up a gear, boasting over 700bhp from its electrified V8
New Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed with 771bhp V8 Hybrid

New Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed with 771bhp V8 Hybrid
Bentley has adopted a high-power plug-in hybrid for its updated Continental GT
Mighty new Land Rover Defender OCTA to be unleashed at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Mighty new Land Rover Defender OCTA to be unleashed at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The “ultimate Defender” features a powerful new twin-turbo V8 engine and is being revealed on 3 July
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
The V10 engine in the track-only hypercar will rev to astonishing 15,000rpm and produce over 1,100bhp
EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs

EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs
An EU spokesperson said the two nations had “a candid and constructive call” on Chinese electric car tariffs
New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals

New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals
Audi’s super SUV is due to go on sale later this week with up to 632bhp and optional new RS sport exhaust
Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne

Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne
More details regarding Mate Rimac’s new robotaxi firm will be announced on 26 June
Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks

Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks
Classic Fords to be remastered with the brand’s blessing as brand-new cars, starting with the RS200 and Mk1 Escort
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners

Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia, Kia and MG were once considered underdogs, but the 2024 Driver Power results show just how far all three manufacturers h…
Alfa Romeo Junior 2024 preview: specs and full details

Alfa Romeo Junior 2024 preview: specs and full details
Alfa Romeo re-entered the small SUV sector with the new Milano and then promptly renamed it as the Alfa Romeo Junior. Here's everything we know so far…
First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal

First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal
Audi’s updated hyper hatchback and saloon still features a 395bhp five-cylinder engine, and goes on sale at the end of August
New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace

New Alfa Romeo Junior on sale now: 278bhp Veloce still to come with hot hatch pace
The baby electric Alfa SUV costs from £33,895, while hotter 278bhp ‘Veloce’ edition goes on sale later this year
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe

UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall
New generation Mercedes C-Class-sized EV gets ready to battle BMW Neue Klasse

New generation Mercedes C-Class-sized EV gets ready to battle BMW Neue Klasse
Merc’s taken the plunge and is hard at work on its high-volume EV saloon. Will it pay off?
New Freelander EV brand born from Jaguar Land Rover and Chery partnership

New Freelander EV brand born from Jaguar Land Rover and Chery partnership
Co-developed models will initially be built for China, expanding into global markets later
New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due

New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due
A sleek Q6 e-tron Sportback and a fire-breathing RS Q6 flagship are in the plan, as Audi takes the fight to premium rivals
No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only

No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only
The all-new premium BMW X3 SUV has a sharp new look and cutting-edge tech, but no iX3 EV this time around
New Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda special editions mark 20 years of the MC12 hypercar

New Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda special editions mark 20 years of the MC12 hypercar
Maserati has announced two new special edition models of the MC20 supercar to mark the 20th anniversary of its MC12 hypercar
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV: price, specs, launch and on sale dates

New Skoda Elroq electric SUV: price, specs, launch and on sale dates
Skoda’s Karoq-sized EV SUV is on the way. Here’s everything we know so far about the Elroq
Extreme new Ford Mustang GTD is here, has 800bhp and costs £315,000

Extreme new Ford Mustang GTD is here, has 800bhp and costs £315,000
Ford’s most extreme Mustang yet features tech banned from international motorsport
New Bentley Continental GT Speed on target for 25 June reveal

New Bentley Continental GT Speed on target for 25 June reveal
The next version of Bentley Continental GT will be launched with a hybrid powertrain and undersea speed record
New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range

New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range
The facelifted Golf GTI goes on sale on 20 June, while plug-in hybrid versions of VW’s family hatchback are available from 27 June
Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?

Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?
Electric car brand Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a £355m loss in the final quarter of 2023
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing

Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent
Price cut for Renault Kangoo electric van with new look across the range

Price cut for Renault Kangoo electric van with new look across the range
The Renault Kangoo van range has been updated with a new look and a lower price for E-Tech electric model
Suzuki Swace hybrid gets a tiny tech boost

Suzuki Swace hybrid gets a tiny tech boost
Minor upgrades arrive for the Suzuki Swace family car, including a larger display and speed assist tech.
The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress

The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress
Mike Rutherford laments the demise of the iconic Geneva Motor Show
New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version

New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version
The new Renegade may utilise the same platform and technology as the Citroen C3, Vauxhall Frontera and Fiat Grande Panda