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JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays

JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays
Big firms join Hyundai and GM as investors in expert holographic head-up display firm Envisics
New Porsche 911 Turbo S facelift spied

New Porsche 911 Turbo S facelift spied
Porsche’s flagship all-wheel drive 911 could be in for some hybridised assistance when it’s revealed in 2024
New BMW iDrive 9 infotainment update previewed

New BMW iDrive 9 infotainment update previewed
The latest version of BMW’s infotainment system will launch later this year
“MINI has the character and soul that other car makers crave”

“MINI has the character and soul that other car makers crave”
While many car brands still struggle with an identity, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is impressed how MINI still manages to stand out
Maserati MC20 GT2 racing car to be revealed at 24hrs of Spa

Maserati MC20 GT2 racing car to be revealed at 24hrs of Spa
Maserati’s GT2-class MC20 racer is designed specifically for customer racing teams
Ford Puma ST line-up expands with 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift auto option

Ford Puma ST line-up expands with 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift auto option
A new 1.0-litre powertrain and auto gearbox has been launched for the Puma ST, which has the same great chassis set-up
UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report

UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report
Government risks losing out on tens of billions of pounds in tax revenue if it does not consider plans to replace fuel duty with road pricing...
“Max Verstappen provided the best value-for-money in F1 last year”

“Max Verstappen provided the best value-for-money in F1 last year”
Despite his eye-watering F1 salary, Max Verstappen cost Red Bull just $2.3m per victory in 2022
Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’

Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’
The 2023 Tesla Investor Day saw the brand discuss new manufacturing processes and battery technology, but was light on new cars
New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake

New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
The GT Roadster is the latest in a string of official AC Cobra recreations, underpinned by an extruded aluminium chassis and a 654bhp V8 engine
New Toyota Aygo X Undercover limited edition uncovered

New Toyota Aygo X Undercover limited edition uncovered
Avantgarde fashion brand Undercover has teamed up with Toyota to create a high-fashion Aygo X special edition
New Audi Q7 facelift caught cold-weather testing ahead of launch

New Audi Q7 facelift caught cold-weather testing ahead of launch
Before it unveils a pure-electric replacement later this decade, Audi will refresh its Q7 SUV with tweaked styling and a potential PHEV version
Genesis plans ‘significant’ expansion of UK dealer network

Genesis plans ‘significant’ expansion of UK dealer network
Genesis, the Korean premium car brand, is set to roll out more dealer and customer service locations in the UK
Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget

Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget
UK drivers face yet more doom and gloom as signs point to the forthcoming budget leading to big cuts in road-building plans
New 2023 Volkswagen California Surf camper van breaks cover

New 2023 Volkswagen California Surf camper van breaks cover
A new Surf trim level has been added to Volkswagen’s California camper van, offering a host of standard-fit living appliances for £68,234
Alfa Romeo to build 1,000bhp BMW M5 rival

Alfa Romeo to build 1,000bhp BMW M5 rival
An all-electric Alfa Romeo executive saloon will utilise a tri-motor set up from Maserati
Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries

Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries
Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up
‘It’s disgraceful to single out the car as the cause of air pollution’

‘It’s disgraceful to single out the car as the cause of air pollution’
Mike Rutherford has compiled a league table of the worst air polluters, and the car doesn't feature in the top five
McLaren F1 LM and Solus GT in new Speed Champions Lego set

McLaren F1 LM and Solus GT in new Speed Champions Lego set
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, McLaren has released a 581-piece Lego set which includes the iconic F1 LM and Solus GT hypercars
New Land Rover Defender SVX spotted with performance upgrades

New Land Rover Defender SVX spotted with performance upgrades
Land Rover is working on a more focused version of its Defender V8
New BMW i4 eDrive35 base model goes on sale

New BMW i4 eDrive35 base model goes on sale
The eDrive35 is the entry-level i4 model with a 299-mile range
New 2025 Vauxhall Insignia to get radical SUV redesign

New 2025 Vauxhall Insignia to get radical SUV redesign
The Vauxhall Insignia is set to undergo a bold transformation, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Mercedes previews new MB.OS infotainment and software tech

Mercedes previews new MB.OS infotainment and software tech
New system will make its debut on MMA-based model from the middle of the decade, offering new infotainment, autonomous driving and “flexible upgrade” …
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced

Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations
‘The days of affordable mass market Ford cars are over’

‘The days of affordable mass market Ford cars are over’
Ford no longer sees itself as a 'volume car maker'. Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders if we'll love the new Ford as much as we did the old one
Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’

Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’
The Dynac system running the UK’s smart motorways failed for two hours on February 22 2023, leaving drivers without signage or stopped vehicle detecti…
New Mercedes GLE: prices and specs for 2023 facelift models

New Mercedes GLE: prices and specs for 2023 facelift models
Every GLE now gets an electrified powertrain to go with revised exterior design
Bentley's W12 engine to go out of production in 2024

Bentley's W12 engine to go out of production in 2024
After two decades of service, Bentley’s W12 engine will bow out under the bonnet of the limited-run Batur coupe
Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue

Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue
Official figures show growing car theft incidents, with experts predicting the problem could get worse
New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition sweep in with 626bhp

New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition sweep in with 626bhp
The BMW X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs will only be available in Competition form in the UK, and get mild-hybrid tech for the first time
Government expands electric car charger funding

Government expands electric car charger funding
New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme
Suzuki Swace estate updated with more tech and power

Suzuki Swace estate updated with more tech and power
The badge-engineered Suzuki Swace estate follows the Toyota Corolla’s lead with a range of updates
Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads

Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads
Legal experts recommend a new regulatory framework for ensuring the safety of remote controlled vehicles on the road
New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched

New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched
Due to popular demand, Kia has re-introduced the GT-Line S trim level for its Ceed and ProCeed, which offers a smattering of extra kit and a dual-clut…
New 2024 Ferrari hypercar hits the road: V12 swapped for smaller hybrid engine

New 2024 Ferrari hypercar hits the road: V12 swapped for smaller hybrid engine
Ferrari’s next flagship will be the first without a V12 engine for more than three decades, and it’s been spotted in pre-production form
“Our new real-world test is the most comprehensive car review you'll find”

“Our new real-world test is the most comprehensive car review you'll find”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks our new road test format is the best way of comparing two vehicles