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“Nissan’s Sunderland plant would never have been built without Margaret Thatcher”

“Nissan’s Sunderland plant would never have been built without Margaret Thatcher”
Mike Rutherford thinks the last three PMs need to follow Margaret Thatcher’s lead when it comes to automotive delivery and commitment
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New Suzuki Jimny EV teased in electrification plan

New Suzuki Jimny EV teased in electrification plan
Suzuki has given us a glimpse of an all-electric Jimny set to arrive before 2030
New Maserati GranTurismo PrimaSerie limited edition launched

New Maserati GranTurismo PrimaSerie limited edition launched
Only 75 examples of the PrimaSerie will be made, based on the V6-powered GranTurismo Trofeo model
Audi to launch over 20 new cars by 2026 in major product push

Audi to launch over 20 new cars by 2026 in major product push
As it shifts towards an all-electric line-up, Audi is gearing up to launch a vast array of new models within the next three years.
New Audi Activesphere concept hints at radical 2027 production SUV

New Audi Activesphere concept hints at radical 2027 production SUV
The Activesphere is Audi’s final electric concept car in its ‘sphere’ series and previews a rugged production SUV
Peugeot plots 5 new electric cars by 2025 under new E-Lion project

Peugeot plots 5 new electric cars by 2025 under new E-Lion project
Within the next two years, Peugeot will reveal pure-electric versions of the 308, 308 SW and 408, along with two all-new electric cars based on its fo…
New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise

New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise
The Audi S3 hot hatch will receive a mid-life facelift later this year
Porsche Vision 357 concept celebrates 75 years of Porsche sports cars

Porsche Vision 357 concept celebrates 75 years of Porsche sports cars
One-off concept inspired by original Porsche 356 No. 1 is German brand's 75th birthday present to itself
Bold Jaguar luxury electric car plans on track: first look expected in 2023

Bold Jaguar luxury electric car plans on track: first look expected in 2023
Jaguar is pressing ahead with its scheme to evolve into a luxury electric car brand as its CEO updates us on the state of play
Dacia offers free hot water bottles in veiled dig at BMW subscription services 

Dacia offers free hot water bottles in veiled dig at BMW subscription services
Dacia says its hot water bottles poke fun at other manufacturers that charge a subscription to access in-car features
New BMW M3 CS boosts power to 542bhp

New BMW M3 CS boosts power to 542bhp
The new BMW M3 CS boasts the same power output as the M4 CSL, with a limited top speed of 188mph
New 2023 Polestar 2 update revealed with up to 395 miles of range

New 2023 Polestar 2 update revealed with up to 395 miles of range
The updated Polestar 2 gets more range, power and performance, as well as tweaked looks
Bentley Continental GT S gets Bathurst special edition

Bentley Continental GT S gets Bathurst special edition
Bentley celebrates its Bathurst win with two commemorative Continental GT S models
Ferrari plan for authentic ‘engine noise’ in electric cars revealed

Ferrari plan for authentic ‘engine noise’ in electric cars revealed
External speaker means Italian brand's machinery could still offer a soul-stirring soundtrack, even in the EV era
625bhp Alpina B5 GT revealed as brand’s most powerful car ever

625bhp Alpina B5 GT revealed as brand’s most powerful car ever
Alpina has a new BMW M5 alternative that’ll hit 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds
New Mercedes Citan van hits the UK: prices and specs announced

New Mercedes Citan van hits the UK: prices and specs announced
Supply issues meant we had to wait, but the Mercedes Citan is now on sale in the UK with first deliveries due in February
End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners

End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners
Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness
New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595

New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595
PHEV joins ranks of Alfa Romeo’s small SUV with more power and 49 miles of electric range
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"

"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made
Two new Alpine SUVs coming with all-electric power

Two new Alpine SUVs coming with all-electric power
Alpine boss Laurent Rossi gave details on the firm’s expanding line up
Dacia sales boom in 2022 sets up electric and hybrid model push

Dacia sales boom in 2022 sets up electric and hybrid model push
Despite global supply chain shortages impacting the car market across the board, Dacia strengthened its sales and posted record-breaking market shares…
New 2023 Mercedes CLA facelift unveiled with updated technology and exterior design

New 2023 Mercedes CLA facelift unveiled with updated technology and exterior design
Mercedes has given its the CLA, CLA Shooting Brake and AMG CLA models a mid-life facelift
New 2025 Fiat Tipo to get SUV-inspired makeover

New 2025 Fiat Tipo to get SUV-inspired makeover
The next-generation Fiat Tipo will switch from hatchback to a family-sized crossover, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 and 35 gain fresh tweaks for 2023

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 and 35 gain fresh tweaks for 2023
Exterior redesign and tech update for performance versions of the CLA four-door coupe
Car colours: grey is UK’s favourite shade for new cars again in 2022

Car colours: grey is UK’s favourite shade for new cars again in 2022
The most popular car colours were overwhelmingly monotone again in 2022 but some brighter shades have shown growth.
New 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray storms in with 646bhp hybrid V8

New 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray storms in with 646bhp hybrid V8
The E-Ray is the fastest accelerating Corvette in history, thanks to an electrically-assisted V8 and four-wheel drive
New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year

New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year
Bentley is giving its luxury grand tourer a mid-life refresh and we’ve spied it testing
New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900

New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900
DS ditches the ‘Crossback’ name for the DS 3 small SUV as part of a 2023 update
‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’

‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’
Mike Rutherford takes a look at car sales in the UK, and thinks 2023 could be a big year for Dacia
No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces

No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces
BMW is to prioritise sales to retail and corporate customers as supply chain issues continue to be felt
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices reduced by up to £8k 

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices reduced by up to £8k
Shock price reductions from Tesla provide UK customers with huge savings on Model 3 and Model Y ranges
Mazda MX-30 R-EV revealed with novel rotary range-extender

Mazda MX-30 R-EV revealed with novel rotary range-extender
Mazda is bringing back the rotary engine in a range-extender version of the MX-30
Mercedes-AMG reveals new SL 63 Motorsport Collectors Edition 

Mercedes-AMG reveals new SL 63 Motorsport Collectors Edition
The special edition SL pays tribute to the 2021 W12 Mercedes F1 car
Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police

Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police
Northamptonshire Police admits that the unmarked van is “unusual”, but argues it will reduce road deaths and injuries
Suzuki Jimny five-door version unveiled for 2023

Suzuki Jimny five-door version unveiled for 2023
The larger, more practical version of Suzuki’s retro SUV should be just as capable off-road