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

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
New Vauxhall Mokka Hybrid: quicker, cleaner and yours for just over £25k

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
Exclusive Ineos Grenadier Arcane Works personalisation program to target top luxury SUVs

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
Bugatti’s new V16 hybrid hypercar is all systems go for June 20 launch

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…
New Dacia Spring: prices, specs and full details revealed

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
Kia comes out with the Shadows: new Kia Sportage, Picanto and Stonic special editions on sale

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
The Geneva Motor Show is dead, but Qatar spin-off still on for 2025

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…
New 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport revealed on eve of 50th anniversary

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
Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production

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
Watch out G-Class: new Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk concept previews off-road focused variant

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
New 600bhp Jeep Wagoneer S to rival Audi SQ6 e-tron

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
Car safety: Volvo shifts focus to crash avoidance

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
New Citroen C3 priced from £17,790, with all-electric e-C3 just £4k more

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
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars

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
New Cadillac Optiq EV to spearhead UK relaunch by end of 2024

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
Cadillac coming to the UK with two EVs by end of 2024

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
Finally! Volkswagen confirms £17k baby EV to be revealed in 2027

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

“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
New BMW 3 Series drops diesel as part of 2024 facelift

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
Diesel car drivers suffer as UK boasts most expensive pump prices in Europe

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
BMW M3 Competition gets subtle new look and power hike to 523bhp

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
New Porsche 911 revealed and it's got hybrid power

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

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