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New Volkswagen Golf GTI gets cheaper, plug-in hybrid Golf GTE gets 82-mile electric range
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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
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18 Jun 2024
Fisker files for bankruptcy: end of the road for EV start-up?
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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
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18 Jun 2024
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
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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
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17 Jun 2024
Price cut for Renault Kangoo electric van with new look across the range
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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
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17 Jun 2024
Suzuki Swace hybrid gets a tiny tech boost
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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.
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17 Jun 2024
The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress
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The death of the Geneva Motor Show can't be considered as progress

Mike Rutherford laments the demise of the iconic Geneva Motor Show
Opinion
16 Jun 2024
New Jeep Renegade baby SUV arriving by 2027 with cheap electric version
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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
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14 Jun 2024
New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX
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New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX

This is an EV over five-metres-long that can do 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and 317 miles on a single charge
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14 Jun 2024
Tesla Model Y muscles out Toyota RAV4 to become world’s best-selling car
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Tesla Model Y muscles out Toyota RAV4 to become world’s best-selling car

Tesla sold over 1.2 million Model Ys in 2023, making the SUV the first EV to be crowned as the world’s top seller for a calendar year
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13 Jun 2024
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards

Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards

The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high in…
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13 Jun 2024
Refreshed BMW M2: boss baby coupe gets more power, and colour for 2024
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Refreshed BMW M2: boss baby coupe gets more power, and colour for 2024

BMW’s compact but muscular coupe has picked up a range of upgrades on top of and under the skin
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13 Jun 2024
Updated 2024 BMW 2 Series arrives with all-new interior and tech
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Updated 2024 BMW 2 Series arrives with all-new interior and tech

BMW’s two-door coupe has been refreshed and updated, with the first cars set to arrive in August
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12 Jun 2024
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New BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV on sale now from £33,205
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New BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV on sale now from £33,205

BYD’s answer to the Hyundai Tucson offers a pure-electric driving range of up to 50 miles
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12 Jun 2024
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
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Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’

Labour’s bid for the motorists’ vote includes funding for potholes, an investigation into unfair car insurance practices and a reform for road buildin…
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12 Jun 2024
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love
Opinion - Driver Power

The cars you love are similar to the ones we love

Editor Paul Barker says a big thank you to everybody who took part in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
Opinion
12 Jun 2024
What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale
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What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale

Prices and specs are announced for the Vauxhall Combo Life and Vivaro Life MPVs in EV form
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12 Jun 2024
Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts
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Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts

The British automotive giant has donated even more cash to help police forces tackle the UK’s rise in car theft crime
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11 Jun 2024
Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land
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Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land

Owners have voted the Dacia Duster as the most satisfying new car to own in the 2024 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
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11 Jun 2024
Updated Renault Captur pricing and specs announced
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Updated Renault Captur pricing and specs announced

The facelifted Renault Captur shares kit with the Clio, and starts from £21,095
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11 Jun 2024
New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power
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New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power

The new five-door MINI is available to order now, with prices starting from £24,050
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11 Jun 2024
What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto
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What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto

Conservative Party election manifesto pledges to address multiple issues facing drivers, including rules surrounding tax and the standard of our roads
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11 Jun 2024
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend
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Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend

Editor Paul Barker remembers Nick Rielly, a giant figure of the British and International car industry who sadly died on Friday
Opinion
11 Jun 2024
First look at new Hyundai Inster: cheap electric city car to target Citroen e-C3
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First look at new Hyundai Inster: cheap electric city car to target Citroen e-C3

Hyundai’s entry-level EV will be unveiled on 27 June at the Busan Mobility Show in South Korea
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11 Jun 2024
Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows
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Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows

According to data from Vauxhall, only 2.3 per cent of on-street EV chargers accommodate disabled drivers
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10 Jun 2024
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New plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq iV offers 75-mile EV range, but only 5 seats, for £42k
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New plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq iV offers 75-mile EV range, but only 5 seats, for £42k

The first-ever plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq is only available to order with five seats
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10 Jun 2024
Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems
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Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems

A £600 million investment proposed in the Liberal Democrat manifesto aims to bolster EV charging network and reduce the cost of charging, fuel and ins…
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10 Jun 2024
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show

‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show

Cars parked on the street are increasingly being targeted for hard to find parts, as police response proves ineffectual
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10 Jun 2024
Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers
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Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers

The Conservatives’ ‘Backing Drivers Bill’ will ban road pricing, force local referendums on 20mph schemes, and scrap ULEZ extension
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10 Jun 2024
All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades
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All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades

Unfortunately, there are still no plans to launch Rivian’s fully electric pick-up truck or seven-seat SUV in the UK
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7 Jun 2024
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
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New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars

Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
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7 Jun 2024
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
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Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028

Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market
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7 Jun 2024
New 2024 Hyundai Bayon on sale now and it’s £3k cheaper than a Nissan Juke
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New 2024 Hyundai Bayon on sale now and it’s £3k cheaper than a Nissan Juke

Hyundai’s small SUV gets sharper styling and a tech boost as part of a mid-life refresh
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6 Jun 2024
Asda accused of breaking ‘cheap fuel pledge’ as petrol prices fall for first time in 2024
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Asda accused of breaking ‘cheap fuel pledge’ as petrol prices fall for first time in 2024

Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are found to have cheaper fuel on average as UK sees first monthly price drop this year
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6 Jun 2024
New Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT are here to make all BMW fans drool
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New Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT are here to make all BMW fans drool

If neither of the sleek saloons suits you, there’s also a B3 GT Touring estate, and all three produce 522bhp
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6 Jun 2024
Caterham opens high-tech new Kent factory in big boost for lightweight British sports cars
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Caterham opens high-tech new Kent factory in big boost for lightweight British sports cars

A big investment from Caterham’s owners will allow annual production to increase by 50 per cent
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5 Jun 2024
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
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Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
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5 Jun 2024
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