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Cupra to launch two new electrified models by 2023

Cupra to launch two new electrified models by 2023
SEAT spin-off Cupra confirms it’ll launch two electrified new models that “nobody has seen” – ahead of the Tavascan flagship
Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol

Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol
A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought
'It's time to replace buses with more appropriate vehicles' 

'It's time to replace buses with more appropriate vehicles'
Mike Rutherford thinks Britain needs to overhaul its buses
Possible payouts for new car buyers from shipping costs class action

Possible payouts for new car buyers from shipping costs class action
An estimated £150 million compensation pot would give £60 to car buyers, as lawyers take home millions
Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8 engine

Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8 engine
Modified version of the 5.0-litre unit found in the Lexus RC F will produce 444bhp – all without using a drop of petrol
New BMW 8 Series X Jeff Koons arrives with comic-strip livery

New BMW 8 Series X Jeff Koons arrives with comic-strip livery
More than 200 hours are sunk into to the BMW 8 Series X Jeff Koons' paintwork alone, and the brand plans to sell 99 examples of the rolling art piece …
New 2022 Volkswagen Caddy California on sale now from £30,720

New 2022 Volkswagen Caddy California on sale now from £30,720
Volkswagen’s new Caddy California campervan undercuts the full-size model – and it comes with a foldable bed and a mini kitchen as standard
New 2022 Porsche Macan T arrives as driver-focused SUV

New 2022 Porsche Macan T arrives as driver-focused SUV
Porsche has given its Macan SUV the ‘T’ treatment, with a bespoke chassis setup and design touches for £53,970
New 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee makes European debut with plug-in power

New 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee makes European debut with plug-in power
The flagship Grand Cherokee SUV arrives in Europe with plug-in hybrid power only as Jeep looks towards an all-electrified engine line-up in 2022
'The Midlands continues to be a hotbed of engineering talent'

'The Midlands continues to be a hotbed of engineering talent'
Steve Fowler highlights how the UK is a leader for automotive engineering
New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid available to order now from £20,300

New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid available to order now from £20,300
Mazda’s rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris will be sold alongside the existing Mazda 2 supermini and offers up to 74.3mpg
SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator

SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
Industry body publishes seven-point plan for ensuring EV charging is affordable, available and accessible
Ineos Automotive trials Grenadier production at Hambach plant 

Ineos Automotive trials Grenadier production at Hambach plant
Ineos Automotive is trialling the production process of its Grenadier off-roader by building over 100 prototypes, before full production commences lat…
New Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 and EQE 53 take on Tesla with up to 677bhp

New Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 and EQE 53 take on Tesla with up to 677bhp
Mercedes has unveiled high-performance AMG variants of its all-electric EQE saloon, with up to 677bhp in flagship 53 guise
New 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4x2 spied during winter testing 

New 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4x2 spied during winter testing
Mercedes will soon launch an off-road focused version of the facelifted G-Glass, which we expect will be powered by a V8 hybrid powertrain
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer priced from £25,005

New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer priced from £25,005
Vauxhall has unveiled an estate version of the new Astra, which has a 1,634-litre boot and the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain
New Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo arrives as sporty range topper

New Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo arrives as sporty range topper
The new Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo brings bigger alloys and a body kit to the line-up – but with no vRS model planned, it’s the sportiest version we’ll g…
Ford developing clutchless manual gearbox for ICE cars

Ford developing clutchless manual gearbox for ICE cars
Patents reveal that Ford is working on a new type of manual gearbox that does away with the clutch pedal
Toyota patents simulated manual gearbox for electric cars

Toyota patents simulated manual gearbox for electric cars
The technology was designed to imitate the feel of a manual gearbox, but it won’t bring any performance benefit to the vehicle
“Politicians have to change their motorist-loathing ways”

“Politicians have to change their motorist-loathing ways”
Mike Rutherford thinks the levels of contempt for the private motorist from the powers that be have hit an all-time high
New special edition Ford Bronco Everglades designed for off-road fun

New special edition Ford Bronco Everglades designed for off-road fun
The rugged Ford Bronco Everglades gets an off-road trim package with a snorkel, wider wheel arches, knobbly tyres and an enormous winch
Ferrari files new patent for future electric sports car platform

Ferrari files new patent for future electric sports car platform
Design sketches also offer a glimpse at how Ferrari’s future electric sports car could look
Volvo sales will be 10 per cent electric cars in 2022

Volvo sales will be 10 per cent electric cars in 2022
Volvo is pushing hard to boost the proportion of fully electric cars it sells, with a target that one in 10 vehicles it shifts this year will be batte…
Singer launches Porsche 911 Turbo restomod with 444bhp

Singer launches Porsche 911 Turbo restomod with 444bhp
Singer has managed to extract that performance while maintaining the Porsche 911 engine’s original air-cooled layout
Volkswagen Caravelle, California and Caddy ranges available with new camping kit

Volkswagen Caravelle, California and Caddy ranges available with new camping kit
Volkswagen is now offering new modular camping accessory units for the Caravelle, California and Caddy
New Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic launched for Japanese market

New Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic launched for Japanese market
Basic specification Subaru BRZ is designed for customers who want to go racing, but it won’t come to the UK
‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’

‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the idea of road pricing could end up costing us a lot more than we think
Vauxhall slashes prices of Crossland, Grandland and Insignia

Vauxhall slashes prices of Crossland, Grandland and Insignia
The savings form part of Vauxhall’s trim-level restructure, which has cut the number of specifications down to just three versions
Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars

Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars
New service allows customers to buy second-hand Volvo cars directly from the manufacturer and entirely online
Volvo plans new mega-casting technique for next-generation electric cars

Volvo plans new mega-casting technique for next-generation electric cars
Volvo's innovative one-piece castings will replace around 100 parts on the rear floor of the company’s upcoming electric cars
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021

Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50

Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot gets aerodynamic redesign

Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot gets aerodynamic redesign
Brand's next generation of cars including Pure-electric Spectre coupe will get updated Spirit of Ecstasy
‘UK car production has been brutally cut by 50% in just five years’

‘UK car production has been brutally cut by 50% in just five years’
Mike Rutherford is suspicious at the sharp decline in UK car production - and even wonders if sabotage is at play
New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator

New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator
The updated version of the entry-level Volvo XC40 SUV is available to order now, priced from £34,100
New Bentley SUV to be brand’s first all-electric car when it arrives in 2025

New Bentley SUV to be brand’s first all-electric car when it arrives in 2025
Bentley will launch its first pure electric car in 2025, and our exclusive image previews how it could look