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Moody new Volkswagen Black Edition trim arrives on Golf, Polo, T-Roc and Taigo

Moody new Volkswagen Black Edition trim arrives on Golf, Polo, T-Roc and Taigo
Black Edition sits above more familiar R-Line in Volkswagen’s trim structure, and adds up to £3,875 of extra kit
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”

“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists

Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists
Despite wholesale prices rising, what you pay for petrol and diesel at the pumps fell between 3 and 4 pence on average in June
All-new MG HS family SUV previewed: full reveal just days away

All-new MG HS family SUV previewed: full reveal just days away
The Hyundai Tucson rival will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with plug-in version set to offer more than 70 miles of EV range
New Citroen Ami Peps range-topper celebrates baby EV’s 4th birthday

New Citroen Ami Peps range-topper celebrates baby EV’s 4th birthday
Prices start from £8,595 for the top version of Citroen’s oddball electric city car
Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs

Suzuki Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van all axed to clear way for EVs
Suzuki plans to launch its first electric car in 2025, with more due to arrive by 2030
Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”

Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”
Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers
An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people

An average new car price of £40k is simply too high for most people
With the average price of a new car in the UK now over £40,000, Mike Rutherford thinks vehicle manufacturers need to rip up their RRP lists and start …
Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch

Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch
British-developed electric sports car boasts ultra-rapid charging capabilities, but small battery limits range
Polestar 3 line-up boosted by single-motor model

Polestar 3 line-up boosted by single-motor model
New, rear-drive Polestar 3 slashes SUV’s price by £6,000, and is now the most efficient model in the range
Polestar 2 gets even more range and extra fancy kit

Polestar 2 gets even more range and extra fancy kit
Swedish brand says most efficient model can officially manage 410 miles, with spec changes to mirror larger Polestar 3 and 4
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal

No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
After the transport secretaries pitch for votes in our leaders’ debate, editor Paul Barker wonders what it could all mean for the motorist
New 10-minute parking fine grace period in “watered down” parking code of practice

New 10-minute parking fine grace period in “watered down” parking code of practice
The new industry-backed code of practice brings in a mandatory grace period but fails to reduce a cap on parking fines.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB is an electric bargain! Sort of…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB is an electric bargain! Sort of…
Longer, more practical Buzz is on sale now, and it’s only £510 more than the five-seat model…
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving

Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government

ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
Labour’s manifesto is short on pledges regarding motoring. We explore the policies left-of-centre think-tanks and lobbyists will be pushing for, if th…
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists

Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Parties go head-to-head as their representatives for roads and transport policy respond to our top-10 motoring challenges
Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory

Ferrari electric car plans progress with high-tech new factory
Ferrari is well on the road to its first electric car in 2025 but carbon-neutral fuels will keep internal combustion on the agenda.
Great Scott! DeLorean DMC-12 can hit 88mph quicker than ever thanks to new EV conversion kit

Great Scott! DeLorean DMC-12 can hit 88mph quicker than ever thanks to new EV conversion kit
Classic car conversion specialist Electrogenic is now offering a ‘plug and play’ kit for the iconic time machine
Exclusive Aston Martin Valiant arrives with retro styling, V12 power and a manual gearbox

Exclusive Aston Martin Valiant arrives with retro styling, V12 power and a manual gearbox
Aston Martin’s next low-production special is a manual, V12-powered high performance road and track car
Range Rover Sport SV Celestial Collection brings Greek mythology to a showroom near you

Range Rover Sport SV Celestial Collection brings Greek mythology to a showroom near you
The new Range Rover Sport SV special edition models look to the cosmos for design inspiration
New Volkswagen Golf R gets more power to help slay its hot hatch rivals

New Volkswagen Golf R gets more power to help slay its hot hatch rivals
The updated Volkswagen Golf R is here, with more power and an all-new Black Edition trim
Dramatic new BMW M5 revealed with potent 716bhp powertrain

Dramatic new BMW M5 revealed with potent 716bhp powertrain
BMW’s new plug-in hybrid M5 super saloon moves up a gear, boasting over 700bhp from its electrified V8
New Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed with 771bhp V8 Hybrid

New Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed with 771bhp V8 Hybrid
Bentley has adopted a high-power plug-in hybrid for its updated Continental GT
Mighty new Land Rover Defender OCTA to be unleashed at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

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
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

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…
Adrian Newey’s RB17 hypercar to be unveiled very soon at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

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
EU and China to negotiate over huge 48 per cent tariffs on EVs

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
New Audi RS Q8 facelift gets up to 631bhp to take on hot-SUV rivals

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
Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne

Rimac to debut new robotaxi inspired by Jules Verne
More details regarding Mate Rimac’s new robotaxi firm will be announced on 26 June
Ford Escort and RS200 return to production at Boreham Motorworks

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
Dacia, Kia and MG have gone from no-hopers to celebrated winners

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…
First look: new Audi RS 3 facelift does Nurburgring hot lap before August reveal

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
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe

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
New Audi Q6 e-tron family set to triple in size: RS Q6 e-tron and Sportback due

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
No more EV! New BMW X3 gets petrol, diesel and PHEV power only

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