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‘Even posh car brands like Porsche and Mercedes are being squeezed by new Chinese rivals’

‘Even posh car brands like Porsche and Mercedes are being squeezed by new Chinese rivals’
Deputy editor Richard Ingram thinks luxury brands must adapt to survive if Chinese brands are able to match them for space, kit and quality
New Audi Q8 plug-in hybrid gets a bigger battery and more power

New Audi Q8 plug-in hybrid gets a bigger battery and more power
The 55 TFSI e plug-in powertrain has returned to the range-topping Q8’s line up
New MINI Aceman ready to inject fun into the electric crossover market

New MINI Aceman ready to inject fun into the electric crossover market
MINI’s funky Volvo EX30 rival goes on sale in June, with prices starting from £31,800
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe updates keep sleek petrol exec alive and kicking

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe updates keep sleek petrol exec alive and kicking
Benefitting from a similar set of mid-life tweaks, the revised 4 Series Gran Coupe lands alongside a new electric i4
BMW i4 gets minor nip and tuck to tackle updated Tesla Model 3

BMW i4 gets minor nip and tuck to tackle updated Tesla Model 3
Subtle changes inside and out, as well as under the skin, aim to elevate BMW’s executive EV to top of the class
New Lamborghini Urus facelift gets massive power hike

New Lamborghini Urus facelift gets massive power hike
Lamborghini’s popular Urus super SUV now packs 788bhp of hybrid-assisted V8 grunt
New Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology: luxury off-roader gets electric power 

New Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology: luxury off-roader gets electric power
All-electric version keeps iconic G-Class profile but gains the latest Mercedes EV technology
New Tesla Model 3 Performance arrives with sub 3-second 0-60mph time 

New Tesla Model 3 Performance arrives with sub 3-second 0-60mph time
The range-topping Performance model comes back to Tesla’s Model 3 range
New Cupra Leon hatchback and estate reveal set for 29 April 

New Cupra Leon hatchback and estate reveal set for 29 April
The wraps will come off the high-performance Cupra Leon alongside an updated Formentor next week
New Audi Q7 facelift brings back plug-in hybrid power

New Audi Q7 facelift brings back plug-in hybrid power
Fresh technology has been added to Audi’s largest SUV for 2024
New Cupra Formentor teased ahead of 29 April reveal

New Cupra Formentor teased ahead of 29 April reveal
The popular Formentor will soon gain a mid-life refresh with new LED lights and an illuminated badge
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog

Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…
New Maxus eDeliver 5 electric van revealed with 208-mile range

New Maxus eDeliver 5 electric van revealed with 208-mile range
The newcomer is the fourth electric model in the Maxus van line-up
New Maxus Mifa 7 EV revealed at 2024 CV Show

New Maxus Mifa 7 EV revealed at 2024 CV Show
Maxus unveils new all-electric Mifa 7 MPV at this year’s CV show as part of 13-vehicle EV showcase
New Smart Concept #5 is a rough and ready electric off-roader

New Smart Concept #5 is a rough and ready electric off-roader
Its maker is calling this the “most versatile Smart of all time” although we expect the concept to be toned down for production
Ford E-Transit updated with bigger battery and 249-mile range

Ford E-Transit updated with bigger battery and 249-mile range
The all-electric Ford E-Transit gets a new 89kWh battery that gives the model a range of up to 249 miles
Skoda Fabia goes for bigger slice of supermini sales with 2024 updates

Skoda Fabia goes for bigger slice of supermini sales with 2024 updates
Skoda has given its Fabia updated powertrains and equipment
Faulty smart motorway tech putting drivers in danger

Faulty smart motorway tech putting drivers in danger
BBC’s Panorama finds smart motorway tech is putting drivers at risk every day, with 397 power outages in last two years
Skoda Karoq SUV updated with power gains for 2024

Skoda Karoq SUV updated with power gains for 2024
The Karoq’s trim level structure remains the same as before, but with more equipment as standard
Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism

Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism
Wales’ Transport Secretary, Ken Skates says Labour will reverse its blanket 20mph rules “as soon as we can”
New MG EXE181 concept is a wild tribute to a land speed record holder

New MG EXE181 concept is a wild tribute to a land speed record holder
MG will unveil its new all-electric supercar at the Beijing Motor Show
New Subaru Outback Touring X is one of the rarest Subarus ever 

New Subaru Outback Touring X is one of the rarest Subarus ever
The Outback Touring X features all-wheel drive and ‘robust exterior styling’
Aston Martin DBX707 gets chassis tweaks to match its stonking 697bhp V8 

Aston Martin DBX707 gets chassis tweaks to match its stonking 697bhp V8
The Aston Martin DBX707 is updated for 2024 with changes to technology and interior design
New 2024 Porsche Cayenne GTS blasts in with 493bhp

New 2024 Porsche Cayenne GTS blasts in with 493bhp
The Porsche Cayenne GTS combines V8 power with a dynamically-focused chassis
“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”

“Car designer Frank Stephenson has so many ideas he just doesn’t know how to stop”
Mike Rutherford speaks to legendary car designer Frank Stephenson to see what’s next
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance revealed: the fastest accelerating AMG ever is a plug-in hybrid

New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance revealed: the fastest accelerating AMG ever is a plug-in hybrid
The Porsche 911-rivalling coupe receives a new, range-topping 805bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain
The average UK car is now 9 years old, as drivers delay replacements

The average UK car is now 9 years old, as drivers delay replacements
41.4 million vehicles are on the road, but they’re getting older faster than they’re getting cleaner
Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers

Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers
A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears
Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs

Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs
Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month
New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept

New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept
The Smart Concept #5 will give us our first glimpse of the Smart #1’s big brother
New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes on sale with specs and prices announced

New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes on sale with specs and prices announced
The big, bold seven-seater starts from £46,775, and is available with full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid power
Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral

Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral
Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance
New Vauxhall Mokka Griffin lowers small SUV’s price to £21,555

New Vauxhall Mokka Griffin lowers small SUV’s price to £21,555
The Griffin trim level is carried over to the petrol-powered models after appearing on the Mokka Electric
New Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition is the cheapest Corsa you can buy

New Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition is the cheapest Corsa you can buy
The Corsa Yes Edition lowers Vauxhall’s petrol-powered supermini price to £18,505
‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’

‘Kodiaq, Qashqai, Junior: it's been a huge week for new SUVs’
Editor Paul Barker takes a look at three new cars this week - the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Qashqai and Alfa Romeo Junior
New Nissan Qashqai gets angry, as best-selling family SUV receives aggressive facelift

New Nissan Qashqai gets angry, as best-selling family SUV receives aggressive facelift
In addition to its new much sharper design, the Qashqai now features Google apps and voice assistant built in