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Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations

Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations
Almost half of English service stations now have six or more ultra-rapid EV chargers after a surge of installations in 2024
Jeep North Star editions celebrate one million Renegade and Compass sales
Jeep North Star editions celebrate one million Renegade and Compass sales
The special edition Renegade and Compass North Stars will only come in hybrid form
Charge your EV to 80 per cent and crack on with your journey – it’s cheaper and faster

Charge your EV to 80 per cent and crack on with your journey – it’s cheaper and faster
Editor Paul Barker doesn't think it makes much sense to keep your electric car plugged in all the way to 100 per cent on a public charging point
Stylish new MINI Cooper Convertible is out in the open

Stylish new MINI Cooper Convertible is out in the open
The new MINI Cooper Convertible features a classy new cabin and smart design
New Volkswagen Tayron seven-seat SUV leaked ahead of big reveal

New Volkswagen Tayron seven-seat SUV leaked ahead of big reveal
The first official images of the Tiguan Allspace's replacement have surfaced online, 24 hours before the car’s unveiling
New Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is (almost) a concert hall on wheels

New Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is (almost) a concert hall on wheels
Subtle changes mark out the new Series II Rolls-Royce Ghost, and clever new tech inside
Electric Kia Pride restomod promises hot hatch performance and thrills

Electric Kia Pride restomod promises hot hatch performance and thrills
Kia UK’s latest one-off turns first ever British model into an EV to celebrate special anniversary
UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024

UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024
There have been roughly 10,000 more pothole-related callouts so far this year, prompting calls to the government to increase road funding
Upcoming Audi A7 gets first outing in saloon form

Upcoming Audi A7 gets first outing in saloon form
Audi’s new naming reshuffle will see the A7 take over from the A6
McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top

McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
Handmade hypercar could spawn exclusive convertible version, though structural changes would be needed
What car types are best for resale value?

What car types are best for resale value?
The latest data shows it’s good news for sports car and SUV fans, less so if you’ve just bought an S-Class
Cutting-edge Hyundai-Samsung cars will soon be in the UK

Cutting-edge Hyundai-Samsung cars will soon be in the UK
Mike Rutherford thinks the new partnership between South Korean giants Hyundai and Samsung is a match made in automotive heaven
New Dacia Bigster SUV: price, specs and official release date

New Dacia Bigster SUV: price, specs and official release date
The Dacia Duster’s big brother will be unveiled in a matter of days, before heading to the Paris Motor Show
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs

Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to …
1 in 5 new 74-plate cars is an EV, as September sees record electric car sales

1 in 5 new 74-plate cars is an EV, as September sees record electric car sales
Over 56,000 new electric cars hit the road last month, although the UK car industry doubts the sustainability of the discounts on offer
EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent

EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent
European politicians vote to protect domestic car makers in spite of trade-war risk
Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 spied at Nurburgring with possible V8 engine

Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 spied at Nurburgring with possible V8 engine
Eagerly awaited new two-door coupe has also lost some camouflage ahead of its reveal
Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030

Skoda Fabia, Scala and Kamiq to remain on sale until 2030
Czech brand confirms that three of its most popular models will continue to be sold until the end of the decade
EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss

EVs outlasting ICE cars says Renault boss
Electric car batteries are holding up very well against the test of time
New entry-level Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD boasts 373-mile range

New entry-level Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD boasts 373-mile range
Tesla’s best-selling Model Y electric SUV now costs from £46,990 – exactly £2,000 more than before
Motorway traffic is getting worse: time spent in hold-ups jumps by 11 per cent

Motorway traffic is getting worse: time spent in hold-ups jumps by 11 per cent
Average speeds on the UK’s motorways are now their lowest in over a decade, while delays hit 11 seconds per mile
The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners

The VW Polo Harlequin has become a sought-after icon, but not all special editions are winners
Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks ponders the hit-or-miss practice of special editions and limited-run cars that brands love to produce
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence

Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
Drivers face threat of double-whammy from global oil price rises and predicted jumps in fuel duty
Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts

Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric receive big price cuts
Get up to £4,695 off the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Astra Electric, plus customers can get 50,000 free Tesco Clubcard points and a free home wallbox …
Bold new Paris concept car may hint at Citroen C5 Aircross successor

Bold new Paris concept car may hint at Citroen C5 Aircross successor
The next-generation C5 Aircross is due to arrive in 2025, and will use the same platform as the new Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Grandland
Labour are leaving car drivers on the hard shoulder

Labour are leaving car drivers on the hard shoulder
Editor Paul Barker thinks it’s worrying that transport secretary Louise Haigh ignored drivers at the Labour Party conference
Bold new Kia PV5 MPV to rival Volkswagen ID.Buzz and target Uber drivers

Bold new Kia PV5 MPV to rival Volkswagen ID.Buzz and target Uber drivers
Kia’s commercial-vehicle venture will spawn a series of electric passenger vans, and our exclusive image previews how the PV5 MPV could look
Diesel’s not dead: new Audi Q5 slips in just under £50k

Diesel’s not dead: new Audi Q5 slips in just under £50k
Petrol, diesel or hot S model? Audi’s mid-size SUV is available to order now, with a plug-in hybrid due later
MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”

MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”
Recyclability will form an integral part of MINI design as it looks to make its cars more sustainable
Vauxhall trials hydrogen-powered vans in the UK as new EV alternative
Vauxhall trials hydrogen-powered vans in the UK as new EV alternative
The hydrogen-powered Vivaro can travel around 250 miles on a tankful and has a 1,000kg maximum payload
Renewed calls for government action on “unfair” hospital parking prices

Renewed calls for government action on “unfair” hospital parking prices
Last year NHS car parks raked in over £145 million in hospital parking fees, with some locations charging as much as £7 for two hours of parking
New Bentley Continental GT Mulliner and Flying Spur Mulliner have arrived

New Bentley Continental GT Mulliner and Flying Spur Mulliner have arrived
Mulliner versions of Bentley’s new plug-in hybrid “daily supercars” feature bespoke details and offer even more options for personalisation
October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive

October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive
The average driver will now pay roughly £1.30 more to charge their car at home, or as much as £27.30 extra per year
New entry-level Lexus RZ 300e brings front-wheel drive and more range for under £50k

New entry-level Lexus RZ 300e brings front-wheel drive and more range for under £50k
The mid-size premium EV is available to order now in 300e guise
BYD Sea Lion 07 to be revealed at Paris Motor Show

BYD Sea Lion 07 to be revealed at Paris Motor Show
The all-electric SUV will take BYD’s UK line up to five
New Peugeot E-408 to launch with 280 miles of range

New Peugeot E-408 to launch with 280 miles of range
The all-electric version of the Peugeot fastback will arrive on 2 October