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Volkswagen and Rivian officially team up on £4.5bn joint venture

Volkswagen and Rivian officially team up on £4.5bn joint venture
By sharing development costs with Rivian, the Volkswagen Group is hoping to lower costs while improving its EVs
Volkswagen Taigo facelift could bring some Brazilian magic to the UK

Volkswagen Taigo facelift could bring some Brazilian magic to the UK
The Polo-based coupé-SUV has been spotted out on test prior to a mid-life refresh, and it looks like it’s taken inspiration from the Brazilian-market …
EVs are ££££'s cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, says new data

EVs are ££££'s cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, says new data
New study reveals that drivers can save thousands over four or five years of EV ownership, although there’s a heavy reliance on charging at home
Imminent pick-up truck tax hikes are ‘rash’ but buyers have a month to dodge them

Imminent pick-up truck tax hikes are ‘rash’ but buyers have a month to dodge them
Buyers have one month to avoid big company car tax and capital allowance bills
Volkswagen won’t follow Renault and Ford with its own retro car rebirths

Volkswagen won’t follow Renault and Ford with its own retro car rebirths
VW boss tells us he has no plans to resurrect classic names from past on new EVs, dashing hopes of a Scirocco return
Renault has gone from unloved to exciting in just a few years

Renault has gone from unloved to exciting in just a few years
Editor Paul Barker marvels at the transformation of Renault, which now boasts an exciting line-up of cars
Most EV charger issues can be sorted over the phone

Most EV charger issues can be sorted over the phone
The AA helps operators with phone queries and reports that almost a third of calls regard problems with starting or ending a charging session
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech

Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…
New McLaren V8 from 1,234bhp W1 hypercar to appear in future series production models

New McLaren V8 from 1,234bhp W1 hypercar to appear in future series production models
The all-new, in-house-designed 4.0-litre V8 engine will form the backbone of the future McLaren model range
New Kia PV5 finally arrives as it looks to challenge the electric van elite

New Kia PV5 finally arrives as it looks to challenge the electric van elite
Technical information has now been revealed for Kia’s VW ID.Buzz rival, with the electric MPV boasting up to 249 miles of range
More EV incentives needed, but ‘no role for hydrogen’

More EV incentives needed, but ‘no role for hydrogen’
Climate Change Committee’s annual carbon budget says falling prices will accelerate the EV transition from 2026
Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range

Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range
The new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available in 308, 308SW and 408
New Alpine A110 R 70 and A110 GTS mark the beginning of the end for brilliant sports car 

New Alpine A110 R 70 and A110 GTS mark the beginning of the end for brilliant sports car
Refreshed A110 line-up will be available for just 12 months before petrol-powered sports car is replaced by new EV
New Bentley Bentayga Atelier Edition brings next-level lavishness

New Bentley Bentayga Atelier Edition brings next-level lavishness
The Bentayga is posher than ever thanks to new, high-spec model available with Mulliner legacy colours
Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal

Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal
Toyota will unveil its third all-electric SUV on 11 March, promising “stylish coupé design” combined with a “spacious comfortable and versatile interi…
Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version

Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version
The Mercedes mid-size SUV and BMW X5 rival received a facelift in 2023, but more tweaks are now on the way
Gordon Murray Automotive working on new generation of lighter and greener supercars

Gordon Murray Automotive working on new generation of lighter and greener supercars
Weight reduction will continue to be a key feature of Gordon Murray’s future creations
New BMW M4 CS Edition VR46: exclusive special honours MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi 

New BMW M4 CS Edition VR46: exclusive special honours MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi
Rare special edition of BMW’s hardcore M4 CS coupe revealed in honour of Valentino Rossi
New Isuzu D-Max Steel Edition range-topper arrives at £42,695

New Isuzu D-Max Steel Edition range-topper arrives at £42,695
Isuzu’s rough and ready pick-up truck has gained a new posh variant
BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed

BMW pauses EV production plan for MINI Oxford plant: slow electric car sales blamed
Plans to build the electric MINI hatch and Aceman in the UK are now on hold
New Morgan Supersport name confirmed ahead of flagship sports car’s imminent reveal

New Morgan Supersport name confirmed ahead of flagship sports car’s imminent reveal
British firm’s new model will feature classically inspired looks and a BMW-derived straight-six engine
Tesla Supercharger stations to get virtual queues

Tesla Supercharger stations to get virtual queues
Arguments over who should charge their car next could be a thing of the past
The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want

The 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban is a half-baked idea that most people don’t want
Mike Rutherford is urging political leaders to rethink the 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban
New electric Mercedes C-Class confirmed for 2026

New electric Mercedes C-Class confirmed for 2026
Mercedes is taking a leaf out of Audi’s book by selling a bespoke EV version of a core ICE model with the same name.
Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss

Axing the Volvo V60 and V90 estates was a big mistake, says brand’s sales boss
We hear the inside story on how Volvo’s wagons came back from the dead
No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust 

No more front-wheel drive BMWs: brand’s new EV tech means RWD, AWD or bust
An all-electric BMW 1 Series replacement could shift back to the brand’s traditional rear-wheel drive configuration
MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology

MINI and Rolls-Royce lined up for latest BMW electric car technology
BMW Neue Klasse tech looks set to roll out to the entire BMW Group, extending from the small car to luxury car segments
“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss

“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss
French firm’s vice president hints at more retro-named models to come, alongside new nameplates that need to mean something… unlike AI-generated Kadja…
New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles

New Chery Journeo looks to the future of luxury, off-road utility vehicles
Radical Chery Journeo concept could provide clues to future models from Omoda and Jaecoo
MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices

MG3 and MG ZS get pure-petrol power and even lower prices
Entry-level MGs trade the hybrids’ performance and economy for a lower price point
Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint

Buying a new car should be a marathon, not a sprint
Paul Barker explains why not rushing into a car-buying decision can yield the best results
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles division will cater for the most discerning petrolhead
As well as creating unique low-volume models and one-off customer commissions, the new division will revive some of Gordon Murray’s iconic cars
Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes

Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes
New research has revealed that dust from non-asbestos organic brake pads containing high concentrations of copper results in lung damage and inflammat…
New KGM Musso EV is a Tesla Cybertruck rival that you can actually buy in the UK

New KGM Musso EV is a Tesla Cybertruck rival that you can actually buy in the UK
The brand formerly known as SsangYong has lent its long-serving Musso name to an all-electric pick-up truck
New Fiat Pandina will be a low-cost city car for the masses

New Fiat Pandina will be a low-cost city car for the masses
The all-new ‘mini-Panda’ will reintroduce a budget city car to the Italian brand’s line-up, and our exclusive pictures show what it could look like
Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal
The Supreme Court has rejected the government’s effort to intervene in the ongoing £30 billion car finance scandal