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GWM Ora unveils ‘Lightning Cat’ upmarket saloon model

GWM Ora unveils ‘Lightning Cat’ upmarket saloon model
An unnamed all-electric saloon from GWM, known as the ‘Lightning Cat’ in China, will rival the Tesla Model 3
“BYD overtaking VW in China signals a tectonic shift in the global car industry”

“BYD overtaking VW in China signals a tectonic shift in the global car industry”
Dr Andy Palmer sees the dramatic rise of BYD as just the start of huge, China-driven change on the car manufacturing scene
Bentley Continental and Flying Spur receive 2023 updates

Bentley Continental and Flying Spur receive 2023 updates
New exterior and interior tweaks revealed for Bentley’s luxury saloon and grand tourer
Electric Range Rover Classic conversion from Inverted comes with 450bhp and 200-mile range

Electric Range Rover Classic conversion from Inverted comes with 450bhp and 200-mile range
British firm Inverted unveils its first model - an all-electric Range Rover
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115

New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
New 2024 Dacia Duster spied testing for the first time

New 2024 Dacia Duster spied testing for the first time
Dacia’s next SUV looks to retain its chunky and compact form for its next generation
New Land Rover Defender 130 V8 and Outbound special edition join the ranks

New Land Rover Defender 130 V8 and Outbound special edition join the ranks
The V8-powered eight-seat Land Rover Defender has 493bhp
‘Not every car manufacturer will survive the Chinese revolution’

‘Not every car manufacturer will survive the Chinese revolution’
With a wave of Chinese cars on the way to the UK, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the survival of some well-known manufacturers could be under thr…
New small Skoda SUV shines light on bold electric car plans

New small Skoda SUV shines light on bold electric car plans
Skoda will grow its range of EVs with new entry-level SUV due in 2025
New McLaren 750S replaces 720S in supercar line-up

New McLaren 750S replaces 720S in supercar line-up
The new McLaren 750S has been revealed in coupe and Spider form, and arrives with 740bhp
New 2024 Renault Captur facelift spied 

New 2024 Renault Captur facelift spied
Renault is working on a mid-life refresh for its popular crossover and we’ve spotted it
New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends

New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends
The UK’s roads minister considers a graduated driving licence preventing young drivers from carrying other young passengers for a year
All-electric Skoda estate car to arrive in 2026

All-electric Skoda estate car to arrive in 2026
Skoda’s looking to its back catalogue of fantastic family estates for its new MEB EV
New Skoda Elroq electric SUV set for 2024 debut

New Skoda Elroq electric SUV set for 2024 debut
The next stage of Skoda’s EV expansion is nearly ready with the Elroq SUV due to slot in below the Enyaq next year
New 2023 Mercedes E-Class arrives to take on BMW 5 Series

New 2023 Mercedes E-Class arrives to take on BMW 5 Series
The all-new Mercedes E-Class has grown in size and every version is now electrified
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…