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Munich Motor Show 2025: full round-up and every IAA car that matters

Munich Motor Show 2025: full round-up and every IAA car that matters
Munich 2025 has been the biggest motor show for Europe’s car brands in years, or even decades
Mercedes illuminated grilles here to stay as brand aligns EV and ICE design

Mercedes illuminated grilles here to stay as brand aligns EV and ICE design
The controversial face of Merc’s new electric GLC was a late-stage change in the development process
New Lexus IS revealed: Japanese Mercedes C-Class rival still not coming to UK

New Lexus IS revealed: Japanese Mercedes C-Class rival still not coming to UK
The stylish saloon continues with hybrid power in its 25th year of sale
BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service

BYD bets big on Europe: new 7-seat SUV, more PHEVs and "six-star" service
We get the lowdown from the brand boss, whose ambition seemingly knows no bounds…
Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom

Sexy new Renault Clio cranks up the old va va voom
The sixth generation of the huge selling Renault Clio has finally been revealed, and it will arrive in UK next year
New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power 

New Austin Arrow arrives as a retro roadster with electric power
The dinky Austin Arrow EV promises huge fun despite a 20bhp motor
New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design

New Polestar 5 is here: Porsche Taycan challenger pushes effortlessly cool Scandi design
Polestar’s UK-developed 5 is going to take the fight to the big players at the top of the premium performance EV class. Here’s what we know now…
New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival

New Cupra Tindaya concept previews future BMW iX3 rival
The Cupra Tindaya’s outrageous styling is complemented by a radical cockpit design that puts the driver centre stage
Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers

Want a £13k electric car? EU must change the rules, say carmakers
European car manufacturers are calling for the rewriting of EV targets to help produce more affordable electric cars
Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders

Watch the skies! XPeng AeroHT ‘flying car’ has 5,000 pre-orders
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla

New XPeng P7 arrives in Europe and it’s gunning for Tesla
Record-breaking P7 is shown off in Munich with supercar-like performance claims
Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice

Vauxhall Manta delayed by slow EV uptake: retro nameplate’s return on ice
The Vauxhall/Opel Manta is on the back burner as Vauxhall focuses on electric cars in the development stage, like the updated Astra and new Corsa
Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school

Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school
A letter to the Government says councils that focus on filling potholes rather than preventative maintenance should be taught road-dressing techniques
Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich

Crazy Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept wows the crowds in Munich
New Corsa concept car previews forthcoming model’s design language, and a potential high-performance GSE variant
New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine

New Porsche 911 Turbo S ready to slay supercars with 701bhp hybrid engine
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S has turned to electrification to break the 700bhp barrier
New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales

New Polestar 7 and 2 get top priority in brand’s big push for more sales
Polestar is hoping to attract younger buyers with its Polestar 7 SUV and a new Polestar 2, giving them top priority in terms of development.
Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated" 

Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"
CEO compares switch to electromobility to playing for two teams in different leagues, calling for focus during tricky transition
Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand

Remember SEAT? Ibiza and Arona facelifts to thaw frozen brand
Cupra sales will overtake SEAT’s for the first time this year. But visual and technical SEAT upgrades are are on the way
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995

New Vauxhall Mokka GSE: performance, range and prices from £36,995
The hottest Vauxhall Mokka yet packs 276bhp and a limited-slip differential, but will only do 209 miles on a charge
Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible

Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible
VW will dip into its back catalogue and rebrand its ID range with familiar names; ID.Polo is only the start
Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard

Britain must build more cars because e-scooters and robots just won’t cut the mustard
Mike Rutherford thinks that Britain must set higher manufacturing targets for car factories which build cars in the UK
New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range

New BMW iX3 to shake the EV world with huge 500-mile range
The UK’s longest EV range at a tasty price: BMW’s game-changing iX3 is here
Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price

Over-the-air software updates made car manufacturers lazy and drivers are paying the price
Editor Paul Barker thinks manufacturers are too reliant on post-launch car software updates to fix problems which should have been sorted out beforeha…
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing

Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is an 818bhp track-only monster that leaves race cars trailing
Only 30 models of this brutish special edition inspired by F1 tech will be available – and it’s too extreme to be driven on the road
Eat my dust! Power and efficiency boost for Dacia Duster SUV

Eat my dust! Power and efficiency boost for Dacia Duster SUV
Dacia is upgrading the Duster with improved hybrid options and more kit
European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast

European cars must be cheaper or China’s Chery will eat them for breakfast
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara thinks Europe’s car makers must double down on restoring affordability
No EV for the PM: Keir Starmer stuck with V8 Range Rovers as JLR can’t bomb-proof electric model

No EV for the PM: Keir Starmer stuck with V8 Range Rovers as JLR can’t bomb-proof electric model
An electric Range Rover would not offer sufficient blast protection, says JLR
Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option

Cut-price Vauxhall Corsa Yes Edition gains another engine option
The entry-level version of the popular supermini is now available with five different powertrains, including petrol, hybrid and fully electric
Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion

Wild MINI x Deus Ex Machina concepts are a new type of fast fashion
Fashion and car design come together in this funky pair of MINI concept cars
End of the S-Line? Audi boss promises less range complexity and choice on future models 

End of the S-Line? Audi boss promises less range complexity and choice on future models
Audi plans to limit the huge scope of choice currently offered to its customer when speccing their cars, putting the resource into fewer options of hi…
Porsche Boxster and Cayman axed with no new orders being taken and EVs on the way

Porsche Boxster and Cayman axed with no new orders being taken and EVs on the way
The demise of Porsche’s mid-engined petrol sports cars will leave a big gap in the segment
Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help

Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help
Toyota’s Electrified Saving offer works in tandem with the Government’s ECG to bring down the price of the bZ4X SUV
Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return

Iconic Porsche 911 Flatnose set for sensational return
The new Porsche 911 Flatnose could be the German brand’s ultimate eighties tribute act
Skoda Elroq and Enyaq get Electric Car Grant approval

Skoda Elroq and Enyaq get Electric Car Grant approval
Despite some models costing over the £37,000 threshold, Skoda has secured the government grant on its mid-size electric SUVs
Fiat 600e Icon arrives with immediate £1,500 discount
Fiat 600e Icon arrives with immediate £1,500 discount
The all-electric Italian crossover sees its line up expand to three with new Icon variant
New Kia EV5: Sportage-sized EV undercuts Tesla Model Y with sub-£40k price tag

New Kia EV5: Sportage-sized EV undercuts Tesla Model Y with sub-£40k price tag
The wait for Kia’s mid-size electric SUV is nearly over, and it’s more competitively priced than expected, from £39,295