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UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022

UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022
Car ownership rises for the first time since 2019, as Brits get back on the road post-pandemic and the number of plug-in cars passes 1 million
New Smart #1 electric SUV: UK prices and specs announced

New Smart #1 electric SUV: UK prices and specs announced
Smart has unveiled the value proposition of its crucial #1 small SUV and we have all the details…
‘Average workers can’t afford new cars costing £40k apiece’ 

‘Average workers can’t afford new cars costing £40k apiece’
As inflation continues to rage, Mike Rutherford thinks a £40k-plus price tag for regular family cars is already certain
Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated

Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated
As government axes plans for new smart motorways, it’s urged to go further and scrap existing all-lane running schemes
New 2023 MG HS facelift unveiled

New 2023 MG HS facelift unveiled
MG’s flagship SUV has just been given a makeover with a new £23,495 starting price
Chinese car brand HiPhi is coming to the UK

Chinese car brand HiPhi is coming to the UK
Chinese EV start-up HiPhi will sell cars in Europe by the end of 2023, with right-hand drive models for the UK set to follow
Jaguar Land Rover to go pure-electric with next Velar, Evoque, and Discovery Sport

Jaguar Land Rover to go pure-electric with next Velar, Evoque, and Discovery Sport
The rebranded ‘JLR’ will go all-electric quicker than expected with its small and mid-size Land Rover and Range Rover models. The first due in 2025
“Polestar thinks rear car windscreens are a thing of the past”

“Polestar thinks rear car windscreens are a thing of the past”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is not sure he’s ready for a car with no window at the back
Maxus eDeliver 7 medium-sized electric van revealed

Maxus eDeliver 7 medium-sized electric van revealed
The eDeliver 7 is the third electric van from the Chinese company
New Volkswagen T-Cross Move launched

New Volkswagen T-Cross Move launched
VW’s baby SUV has gained a new trim level, starting from £23,470
New Toyota bZ3 electric saloon makes Shanghai Auto Show debut

New Toyota bZ3 electric saloon makes Shanghai Auto Show debut
The bZ3 will share plenty of parts with Toyota’s bZ4X SUV
New Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV revealed as ultimate luxury electric car

New Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV revealed as ultimate luxury electric car
The opulent Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is set to cost around £250k when it goes on sale towards the end of 2023
EV start-up Zeekr confirms X and 001 cars to go on sale in Europe

EV start-up Zeekr confirms X and 001 cars to go on sale in Europe
Zeekr could be coming to the UK very soon with the Zeekr X and Zeekr 001 models leading the charge
New Cupra Leon 2023 facelift spied testing on the Nurburgring

New Cupra Leon 2023 facelift spied testing on the Nurburgring
Cupra is giving the Leon a refresh this year in a fresh attack on the hot hatch market
New MG7 shown at Shanghai Auto Show as BMW 3 Series rival

New MG7 shown at Shanghai Auto Show as BMW 3 Series rival
The new MG7 has wowed crowds at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, but sadly it's unlikely to come to the UK
New Watt eCV1 electric van revealed

New Watt eCV1 electric van revealed
British firm Watt Electric Vehicle Company has revealed its new purpose-built van, and it features a central driving position
New Nio sub-brand to focus on affordable electric cars

New Nio sub-brand to focus on affordable electric cars
Chinese EV brand Nio is set to launch a new sub-brand dedicated to affordable cars, and it’s planning to enter the UK market
Radical Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car unveiled

Radical Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car unveiled
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE compact coupe outlines the Italian brand's vision for the next decade in five key areas
New 2023 Hyundai Kona: pricing and specifications revealed

New 2023 Hyundai Kona: pricing and specifications revealed
The second-generation Kona has arrived and it’s priced from £25,725
New Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante drop-top unveiled 

New Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante drop-top unveiled
Just 199 units of the special edition Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante model will be built
Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs

Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs
High repair costs and lack of data sharing between manufacturers and garages could be making electric car write-offs more likely when the battery is d…
New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date

New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date
Skoda is testing out its updated Octavia in hatchback and estate guises
New 2023 Suzuki Swift: latest on fourth-generation supermini

New 2023 Suzuki Swift: latest on fourth-generation supermini
Spy shots reveal Suzuki won’t abandon the supermini sector
Ford BlueCruise: UK’s first legal hands-free driving tech arrives

Ford BlueCruise: UK’s first legal hands-free driving tech arrives
It’s the first legal hands-free driving system to be available on cars sold in the UK
New BMW XM 50e: entry-level super SUV announced

New BMW XM 50e: entry-level super SUV announced
BMW’s XM will spawn a new trim level powered by a straight-six
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversario twins debut

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversario twins debut
Alfa’s celebrating 100 years of its Quadrifoglio badge with an updated take on its high performance models
New BYD Seal: UK specs announced ahead of 2023 launch

New BYD Seal: UK specs announced ahead of 2023 launch
The Seal is a new electric family saloon with up to 523bhp and UK deliveries are due before the end of 2023
Audi revises 2023 trim level range around Sport, S line and Black Edition models

Audi revises 2023 trim level range around Sport, S line and Black Edition models
Audi says the new trim level structure will provide a simpler experience for customers
Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Collection revealed

Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Collection revealed
Bentley’s glittering record at Le Mans is to be celebrated by these limited edition W12 GTs
“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”

“Hyundai and Kia cars are great, but the brands need work”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks these Korean brands have made serious progress in recent years, but both are still struggling to shake their uncoo…
Official: BMW XM Label Red launches with 738bhp

Official: BMW XM Label Red launches with 738bhp
New ultra-exclusive edition of BMW's standalone M flagship joins the line-up, priced from £171k
World’s most expensive car number plate sells for £12m 

World’s most expensive car number plate sells for £12m
A Dubai-based auction smashes a 15-year old record for the most expensive licence plate in the world.
“Genesis being crowned ‘Best Car Company’ was a shock”

“Genesis being crowned ‘Best Car Company’ was a shock”
Mike Rutherford reflects on some surprises at this year’s Best Cars of the Year awards
New Jeep Wrangler facelift will come to the UK

New Jeep Wrangler facelift will come to the UK
Jeep says details on the Wrangler’s UK launch will be announced later this year
New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed

New 2023 Hyundai i10: pricing and specifications revealed
Hyundai has given its smallest model a facelift this year
Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept at New York Auto Show

Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept at New York Auto Show
We get the grand tour of the Genesis CV80 Coupe Concept with design boss Sangyup Lee