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Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos

Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
The RAC believes as many as 20 million trips will be made by car in the UK over the course of four days
UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026

UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026
A new law is set to bring self-driving cars to UK roads in two years and puts responsibility in the hands of manufacturers if there is an accident
New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver

New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver
Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification
New 10,000rpm Lamborghini V8 engine destined for the Huracan’s replacement

New 10,000rpm Lamborghini V8 engine destined for the Huracan’s replacement
A brand new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine will produce 788bhp with even more coming from the hybrid bits!
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”

“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030

Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
Honda’s ‘0 Series’ of EVs will include a flagship saloon and SUVs of all sizes
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence
If a regular Mercedes EQS SUV isn’t flash enough, then Maybach might have the answer…
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500

Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists

Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government

‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss

Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss
VW UK boss wants a lower VAT rate for electric cars to bring down prices and stimulate demand from private buyers
Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather

Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
Morgan has teamed up with Pininfarina to create the Midsummer, just 50 examples of which will be built – and they’re all sold
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices

Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price

New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback and saloon benefit from new chassis hardware and more power
New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes

New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes
Thanks to a new entry-level engine, the updated A3 Sportback now starts from £28,920, while A3 Saloon is priced from £29,485
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”

“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned

Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned
The Polo is set to hang around until 2030 with updates to it and the larger Golf set to prolong its relevance to buyers
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car

Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
The iconic Citroen DS was voted the world’s coolest car by our readers and now DS is aiming for the same success with its new premium flagship
New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side

New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side
It’s another limited-run Alfa special edition, but one more version of the brilliant sports saloon and SUV is no bad thing
Limited edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 celebrates 100 years of Belstaff

Limited edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 celebrates 100 years of Belstaff
Only 1,924 examples of the special edition 4x4 will be produced, with order books set to open on 26 June
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines

New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology
New 2024 SEAT Leon offers over 62-mile electric range and big screens

New 2024 SEAT Leon offers over 62-mile electric range and big screens
The Leon family hatchback and estate remains available with a variety of powertrains, from pure-petrol engines to a new generation plug-in hybrid setu…
Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift

Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift
The facelifted EV6 should arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born

New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
The all-electric family hatchback produces between 215 and 416bhp, and is likely to make it to the UK
New Porsche 911 with hybrid power ready to be revealed on 28 May

New Porsche 911 with hybrid power ready to be revealed on 28 May
In addition to styling tweaks and updated interior, the updated 911 will feature a new electrified powertrain
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’

‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving

'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…
Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market

Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market
Chinese firm Skywell will begin UK sales later this year
MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market

MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market
A new MG2, plus replacements for the ZS and HS are all expected to arrive by the end of 2025
Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition marks the end of an era

Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition marks the end of an era
The 485 is the fastest car Caterham has built for Europe
New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now

New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
Skoda’s award-winning best-seller is given fresh technology and a more powerful vRS model
The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists

The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists
The Channel Tunnel enters its fourth decade this month, but the ferry trade it was supposed to end is booming
New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines

New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines
It’s modelled on a GV70 and comes with a suite of accessories to make your four-legged friend more comfortable
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers

Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent