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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
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
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
‘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
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Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
Hyundai Kona Electric connected to a rapid-charging station

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
Illegal car parkers beware: the wheel clamp has evolved… into the Barnacle
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Illegal car parkers beware: the wheel clamp has evolved… into the Barnacle

New device could replace the old fashioned wheel clamp… unless you have a Ferrari Monza SP1
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5 Jun 2024
New Vauxhall Mokka Hybrid: quicker, cleaner and yours for just over £25k
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New Vauxhall Mokka Hybrid: quicker, cleaner and yours for just over £25k

Vauxhall has launched a new mild hybrid version of its Mokka small SUV, and it’s already available to buy
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5 Jun 2024
Exclusive Ineos Grenadier Arcane Works personalisation program to target top luxury SUVs
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Exclusive Ineos Grenadier Arcane Works personalisation program to target top luxury SUVs

The rough and ready Ineos Grenadier wants in on the lucrative high-end personalisation program
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4 Jun 2024
Bugatti’s new V16 hybrid hypercar is all systems go for June 20 launch
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Bugatti’s new V16 hybrid hypercar is all systems go for June 20 launch

What’s undoubtedly destined to be one of the most extreme and ambitious new cars of 2024 will arrive on June 20. A brand new Bugatti is always a big d…
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4 Jun 2024
New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed
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New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed

The all-electric Dacia Spring starts from under £15,000, so it’s Britain’s cheapest EV
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4 Jun 2024
Kia comes out with the Shadows: new Kia Sportage, Picanto and Stonic special editions on sale
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Kia comes out with the Shadows: new Kia Sportage, Picanto and Stonic special editions on sale

The new ‘Shadow’ specification offers unique interior colours and premium paint. First examples are due to arrive later this year
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3 Jun 2024
The Geneva Motor Show is dead, but Qatar spin-off still on for 2025
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The Geneva Motor Show is dead, but Qatar spin-off still on for 2025

A “lack of interest shown by manufacturers” and competition with other motor shows were among the reasons given for the demise of the Geneva Motor Sho…
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31 May 2024
New 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed on eve of 50th anniversary
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New 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed on eve of 50th anniversary

Volkswagen’s hottest front-wheel drive Golf gets an update, but no more power
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31 May 2024
Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production
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Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production

Another huge collaboration will see all powertrain development and production between the two companies merge into one new entity
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31 May 2024
Watch out G-Class: new Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept previews off-road focused variant
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Watch out G-Class: new Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept previews off-road focused variant

Never one to ignore its heritage, the Wagoneer S’s sleek style gets a rugged overhaul
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31 May 2024
New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron
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New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron

One of the fastest, sleekest and most luxurious Jeeps ever offered in Europe will be an EV
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30 May 2024
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Car safety: Volvo shifts focus to crash avoidance
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Car safety: Volvo shifts focus to crash avoidance

We witness Swedish brand crash test its newest electric vehicles and find out what the next step is for automotive safety
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30 May 2024
New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more
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New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more

Citroen’s ambitious pricing confirmed, this is one of the UK’s most affordable electric cars
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30 May 2024
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
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Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars

The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
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30 May 2024
New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024
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New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024

America’s premium brand is coming back to the UK with an all-electric headline
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29 May 2024
Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024
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Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024

Iconic American brand Cadillac to return to the UK complete with right-hand drive EVs and a particular American flair
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29 May 2024
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
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Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027
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29 May 2024
“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”
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“Electric cars are the future; we’ve gone too far for there to be any other dominant tech”

Editor Paul Barker thinks the next Prime Minister has a big motoring to-do list, including issues around electric cars and hybrids
Opinion
29 May 2024
New BMW 3 Series drops diesel as part of 2024 facelift
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New BMW 3 Series drops diesel as part of 2024 facelift

The facelifted BMW 3 Series saloon and Touring estate look towards an electrified future, with the plug-in hybrid now getting a 63-mile EV range
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29 May 2024
Diesel car drivers suffer as UK boasts most expensive pump prices in Europe
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Diesel car drivers suffer as UK boasts most expensive pump prices in Europe

Diesel price rises are the result of “unreasonably high” retailer margins, says RAC, with new laws introduced to bolster scrutiny
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28 May 2024
BMW M3 Competition gets subtle new look and power hike to 523bhp
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BMW M3 Competition gets subtle new look and power hike to 523bhp

The last thing BMW’s mid-tier M car needed was more power, but that’s exactly what it’s been given
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28 May 2024
New Porsche 911 revealed and it's got hybrid power
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New Porsche 911 revealed and it's got hybrid power

Porsche’s mid-generation 992.2 update introduces a hybrid powertrain for the first time
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28 May 2024
New 237bhp Lancia Ypsilon HF hot hatch ready to hunt down MINI JCW
Lancia Ypsilon HF - front

New 237bhp Lancia Ypsilon HF hot hatch ready to hunt down MINI JCW

The all-electric hot hatch lands in Europe in May 2025, but there’s no word yet on a UK launch
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28 May 2024
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