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New Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed with 771bhp V8 Hybrid
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New Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed with 771bhp V8 Hybrid

Bentley has adopted a high-power plug-in hybrid for its updated Continental GT
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25 Jun 2024
Mighty new Land Rover Defender OCTA to be unleashed at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Mighty new Land Rover Defender OCTA to be unleashed at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The “ultimate Defender” features a powerful new twin-turbo V8 engine and is being revealed on 3 July
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25 Jun 2024
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
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Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
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25 Jun 2024
Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024
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Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

The V10 engine in the track-only hypercar will rev to astonishing 15,000rpm and produce over 1,100bhp
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25 Jun 2024
EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs
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EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs

An EU spokesperson said the two nations had “a candid and constructive call” on Chinese electric car tariffs
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25 Jun 2024
New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals
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New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals

Audi’s super SUV is due to go on sale later this week with up to 632bhp and optional new RS sport exhaust 
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24 Jun 2024
Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne
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Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne

More details regarding Mate Rimac’s new robotaxi firm will be announced on 26 June
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24 Jun 2024
Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks
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Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks

Classic Fords to be remastered with the brand’s blessing as brand-new cars, starting with the RS200 and Mk1 Escort
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24 Jun 2024
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners
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Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners

Mike Rutherford thinks Dacia, Kia and MG were once considered underdogs, but the 2024 Driver Power results show just how far all three manufacturers h…
Opinion
23 Jun 2024
First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal
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First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal

Audi’s updated hyper hatchback and saloon still features a 395bhp five-cylinder engine, and goes on sale at the end of August
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21 Jun 2024
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
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UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe

Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall
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19 Jun 2024
New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due
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New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due

A sleek Q6 e-tron Sportback and a fire-breathing RS Q6 flagship are in the plan, as Audi takes the fight to premium rivals
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19 Jun 2024
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No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only
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No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only

The all-new premium BMW X3 SUV has a sharp new look and cutting-edge tech, but no iX3 EV this time around
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18 Jun 2024
New Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda special editions mark 20 years of the MC12 hypercar
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New Maserati MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda special editions mark 20 years of the MC12 hypercar

Maserati has announced two new special edition models of the MC20 supercar to mark the 20th anniversary of its MC12 hypercar
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18 Jun 2024
Extreme new Ford Mustang GTD is here, has 800bhp and costs £315,000
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Extreme new Ford Mustang GTD is here, has 800bhp and costs £315,000

Ford’s most extreme Mustang yet features tech banned from international motorsport
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18 Jun 2024
New Bentley Continental GT Speed on target for 25 June reveal
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New Bentley Continental GT Speed on target for 25 June reveal

The next version of Bentley Continental GT will be launched with a hybrid powertrain and undersea speed record
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18 Jun 2024
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
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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
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
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