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Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer
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Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer

Mike Rutherford believes motorists will snub electric cars in favour of hybrids for years to come
Opinion
19 Jan 2025
Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app
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Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app

The UK driving licence is going digital as part of a new Gov.uk app and digital wallet
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18 Jan 2025
Car Deal Alert! 0% finance on award-winning Mazda MX-5 roadster
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Car Deal Alert! 0% finance on award-winning Mazda MX-5 roadster

Not only is the multi-award-winning Mazda MX-5 one of the best sports cars money can buy, it’s now available with 0% APR over a 48-month period
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18 Jan 2025
EV discounts: are they a short-term solution with long-term problems?
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EV discounts: are they a short-term solution with long-term problems?

Optimistic residual value projections for EVs have left vehicle leasing firms “millions and millions” out of pocket
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18 Jan 2025
It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership
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It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership

The reimagined icon will wrap up development at the company’s new headquarters in Silverstone
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17 Jan 2025
Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards
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Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards

An imported Tesla Cybertruck has been seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act
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17 Jan 2025
Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy
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Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy

Leading industry analyst says EVs’ ability to integrate with homes and smart tech will ultimately persuade buyers to go electric
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17 Jan 2025
Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models
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Lexus planning a thrilling new range of ultra high-performance models

The long-lived RC F will be axed this year, but Lexus is set to unleash a new wave of exciting new performance-focused cars
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17 Jan 2025
Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024
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Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024

Did you receive a letter alerting you to a potentially dangerous car fault? Here are the car brands that sent the most out
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17 Jan 2025
You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days
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You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days

This year’s allocation has been snapped up already, but plug-in hybrid version of the global SUV best-seller is still available
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17 Jan 2025
“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent
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“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent

A scathing report by the Commons’ Public Accounts Committee accuses the Government of “not taking its responsibilities seriously”
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17 Jan 2025
DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year
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DS No4 getting ready to replace DS 4 this year

The No4 will join the recently revealed No8 in French brand’s new-look line up
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16 Jan 2025
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Limited-edition, 204mph Alpina B8 GT is the ultimate autobahn cruiser
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Limited-edition, 204mph Alpina B8 GT is the ultimate autobahn cruiser

New flagship B8 GT based on the BMW M850i Gran Coupe offers more power and luxury than ever
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16 Jan 2025
Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought
Opinion - preparing for a sale

Selling a car is a lot harder than you may have thought

Alastair Crooks shares his top tips on preparing for a successful sale
Opinion
16 Jan 2025
Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495
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Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495

Vauxhall’s family-focused budget SUV comes with latest Stellantis architecture
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16 Jan 2025
Dacia Sandero reclaims the title of Europe’s best-selling car
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Dacia Sandero reclaims the title of Europe’s best-selling car

The Sandero’s popularity continues to grow, as more than 300,000 were sold last year alone
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16 Jan 2025
Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy
Opinion - car tech privacy

Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy

Are our cars becoming a bit too nosy? Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns
Opinion
15 Jan 2025
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster unveiled with 656bhp twin-turbo V8
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New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster unveiled with 656bhp twin-turbo V8

More powerful Mercedes-AMG engine is star of the show as updated drop-top follows coupé with design tweaks and smarter infotainment.
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15 Jan 2025
Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government
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Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government

With National Pothole Day having arrived and a review of road maintenance spending around the corner, we look at the current situation on Britain’s ro…
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15 Jan 2025
Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan
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Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan

Parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and Alfa Romeo won’t hedge its bets, with plans afoot to bolster HEV offer
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14 Jan 2025
New Alpine A290 ‘Turbo 3E’ could follow in fast Renault 5’s footsteps
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New Alpine A290 ‘Turbo 3E’ could follow in fast Renault 5’s footsteps

Renault boss says sub-brand has “motivation” to produce an even crazier take on the limited-run R5 Turbo
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14 Jan 2025
Brussels Motor Show 2025: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars
Brussels Motor Show 2025

Brussels Motor Show 2025: full show round-up and all the exciting new cars

The all-new BYD Atto 2, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Mazda 6e were among the key models on display at this year's Brussels Motor Show
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14 Jan 2025
Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: all the highlights and exciting new cars
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: all the highlights and exciting new cars

TAS 2025 highlighted the latest in tuning, off-road accessories, and new cars...
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14 Jan 2025
End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines
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End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines

New changes from the industry trade body could see the removal of rules dictating the amount of time within which drivers are expected to pay
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13 Jan 2025
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Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars
Opinion - Osamu Suzuki

Osamu Suzuki was a visionary who championed high-quality small cars

Mike Rutherford celebrates the life of Osamu Suzuki
Opinion
12 Jan 2025
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Opinion - PHEVs

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Opinion
11 Jan 2025
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model

Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
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10 Jan 2025
The caravan of the future? Pininfarina pens an expanding luxury holiday home you can tow
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The caravan of the future? Pininfarina pens an expanding luxury holiday home you can tow

The futuristic premium caravan comes with an expandable body and can be had in trailer, static caravan or as a self-driving vehicle
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10 Jan 2025
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ‘Drift King’ edition (and its massive rear wing) unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon
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New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ‘Drift King’ edition (and its massive rear wing) unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon

Hyundai has created a limited-edition Ioniq 5 N with legendary racing driver Keiichi Tsuchiya, aka the Drift King
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10 Jan 2025
New Hyundai Inster Cross is a little off-roader with a surprisingly big price tag
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New Hyundai Inster Cross is a little off-roader with a surprisingly big price tag

The 4x4-inspired Inter Cross adds chunkier bumpers, skid plates and a roof rack to Hyundai’s chunky little EV
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10 Jan 2025
Microlino Spider Concept is a roofless BMW Isetta bubble car
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Microlino Spider Concept is a roofless BMW Isetta bubble car

Swiss firm reveals tiny open-top concept at Brussels show, and says it will make production
News
10 Jan 2025
Hyundai unveils world's first holographic windscreen
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Hyundai unveils world's first holographic windscreen

Vast head-up display that stretches entire width of windscreen revealed at CES and could be in production by 2027
News
10 Jan 2025
Car Deal Alert! 0% PCP finance Renault models including the hot new Renault 5
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Car Deal Alert! 0% PCP finance Renault models including the hot new Renault 5

A huge range of Renault’s cars are now available with 0% APR finance over a 24-month period
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9 Jan 2025
Dacia Bigster to hit UK streets fast as brand signals high hopes for the new SUV
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Dacia Bigster to hit UK streets fast as brand signals high hopes for the new SUV

UK brand director says buyers will not be left waiting for Bigster deliveries as they have been for Mk3 Duster
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9 Jan 2025
New 2025 Skoda Kodiaq vRS gets a £52,595 price tag, more power and seven seats
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New 2025 Skoda Kodiaq vRS gets a £52,595 price tag, more power and seven seats

The Skoda Kodiaq vRS delivers 261bhp from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, and, curiously, is only available with seven seats
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9 Jan 2025
EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem
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EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem

The number of public EV chargers across the UK grew by 38 per cent in 2024, but analysts are concerned about what’s being installed and regional inequ…
News
9 Jan 2025
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