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New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto

New Dacia Spring EV goes on sale 4 June, and it costs less than a Kia Picanto
With a starting price of just under £15,000, the Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car in UK showrooms
New Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 offers retro colour scheme and hardcore suspension

New Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 offers retro colour scheme and hardcore suspension
Audi is saying goodbye to the RS 4 as we know it by honouring the original from 2001 with the RS 4 Edition 25 special
‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’

‘Electric cars, ULEZ and ICE bans: these topics are taboo for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’
Mike Rutherford thinks Keir Starter needs to address motoring issues if he’s to be an effective Prime Minister
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hot hatch reveal just days away

New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport hot hatch reveal just days away
The updated GTI Clubsport be unveiled at the Nürburgring 24 Hours as part of 50th anniversary for the VW Golf
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
Have you ever had one of the UK’s best-ever cars to own?

Have you ever had one of the UK’s best-ever cars to own?
With the 2024 results of the Driver Power car customer satisfaction survey about to land, let’s take a look at which cars have triumphed down the year…
Free private fuel station with your Bugatti? Hypercar brand vows to stick with petrol long-term

Free private fuel station with your Bugatti? Hypercar brand vows to stick with petrol long-term
Bugatti has no intention of vacating the petrol car space in favour of pure EV power and is coming up with some novel solutions for fuelling future ca…
Rimac boss hatches ‘mothership’ city mobility plan with P3 Mobility autonomous car firm

Rimac boss hatches ‘mothership’ city mobility plan with P3 Mobility autonomous car firm
P3 Mobility is taking a clean-sheet approach to the development of autonomous cars for ‘democratised city mobility’ and plans to hit the UK in 2027.
All-new Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV revealed almost in full ahead of 30 May debut

All-new Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV revealed almost in full ahead of 30 May debut
Jeep’s new 592bhp flagship SUV does 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds, and arrives in the UK in 2025
When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse 

When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse
A new TV documentary shows how different councils operate on different parameters when it comes to deciding whether to fix a pothole
New Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept previews ultra-exclusive Mythos series cars

New Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept previews ultra-exclusive Mythos series cars
A production version of the PureSpeed two-seat speedster will be unveiled next year as the first car in the new Mythos series, and only 250 examples w…
China’s BYD targets Britain’s New Routemaster with electric double-decker bus

China’s BYD targets Britain’s New Routemaster with electric double-decker bus
The BYD BD11 is powered by a colossal 523kWh battery and can be recharged at speeds of 500kW
Renault’s new U1st Vision is a healthcare pop-up designed for medical deserts

Renault’s new U1st Vision is a healthcare pop-up designed for medical deserts
The U1st Vision concept is designed to bring preventative healthcare services to areas that have limited or no access
New NILU V12 hypercar coming soon from ex-Koenigsegg design boss

New NILU V12 hypercar coming soon from ex-Koenigsegg design boss
The NILU creator previously worked on poster-worthy cars like the Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg CC850 and Lamborghini Huracan
Next BMW Art Car revealed: Julie Mehretu artwork for Le Mans V8 Hybrid racer

Next BMW Art Car revealed: Julie Mehretu artwork for Le Mans V8 Hybrid racer
BMW’s latest race car will be clothed in artist-designed livery for fearsome 24 hours of Le Mans 2024
McLaren’s unique Monaco Grand Prix car liveries pay tribute to F1 legend Ayrton Senna

McLaren’s unique Monaco Grand Prix car liveries pay tribute to F1 legend Ayrton Senna
The three-time Formula 1 World Champion won the Monaco Grand Prix six times during his career
Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos

Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
The RAC believes as many as 20 million trips will be made by car in the UK over the course of four days
UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026

UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026
A new law is set to bring self-driving cars to UK roads in two years and puts responsibility in the hands of manufacturers if there is an accident
New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver

New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver
Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification
New 10,000rpm Lamborghini V8 engine destined for the Huracan’s replacement

New 10,000rpm Lamborghini V8 engine destined for the Huracan’s replacement
A brand new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine will produce 788bhp with even more coming from the hybrid bits!
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”

“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030

Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
Honda’s ‘0 Series’ of EVs will include a flagship saloon and SUVs of all sizes
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence
If a regular Mercedes EQS SUV isn’t flash enough, then Maybach might have the answer…
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500

Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists

Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government

‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss

Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss
VW UK boss wants a lower VAT rate for electric cars to bring down prices and stimulate demand from private buyers
Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather

Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
Morgan has teamed up with Pininfarina to create the Midsummer, just 50 examples of which will be built – and they’re all sold
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices

Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes

New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes
Thanks to a new entry-level engine, the updated A3 Sportback now starts from £28,920, while A3 Saloon is priced from £29,485
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”

“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned

Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned
The Polo is set to hang around until 2030 with updates to it and the larger Golf set to prolong its relevance to buyers
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car

Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
The iconic Citroen DS was voted the world’s coolest car by our readers and now DS is aiming for the same success with its new premium flagship
New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side

New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side
It’s another limited-run Alfa special edition, but one more version of the brilliant sports saloon and SUV is no bad thing