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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
New Nio EL8 electric SUV is a luxury six-seat alternative to the BMW iX

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
Tesla Model Y muscles out Toyota RAV4 to become world’s best-selling car

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
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…
Refreshed BMW M2: boss baby coupe gets more power, and colour for 2024

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
Updated 2024 BMW 2 Series arrives with all-new interior and tech

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
New BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV on sale now from £33,205

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
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’

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…
The cars you love are similar to the ones we love

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
What price practicality? Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric go on sale

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
Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts

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
Dacia’s Duster is Britain’s best car to own as Driver Power 2024 survey results land

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
Updated Renault Captur pricing and specs announced

Updated Renault Captur pricing and specs announced
The facelifted Renault Captur shares kit with the Clio, and starts from £21,095
New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power

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
What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto

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
Raise a glass in memory of Nick Rielly, a Vauxhall and automotive industry legend

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
First look at new Hyundai Inster: cheap electric city car to target Citroen e-C3

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
Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows

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
New plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq iV offers 75-mile EV range, but only 5 seats, for £42k

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
Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems

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…
‘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
Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers

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
All-electric Rivian R1T and R1S now produce up to 1,011bhp after seismic upgrades

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
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars

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…
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028

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
New 2024 Hyundai Bayon on sale now and it’s £3k cheaper than a Nissan Juke

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
Asda accused of breaking ‘cheap fuel pledge’ as petrol prices fall for first time in 2024

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
New Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT are here to make all BMW fans drool

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
Caterham opens high-tech new Kent factory in big boost for lightweight British sports cars

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
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

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