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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
New Audi TT Final Edition signals the end for iconic sports car

New Audi TT Final Edition signals the end for iconic sports car
After 25 years, production of the Audi TT draws to a close with a special edition model
New 2023 Mercedes EQE SUV starts from £90,560

New 2023 Mercedes EQE SUV starts from £90,560
Mercedes has added another model to its EQ range of all-electric cars
Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits

Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits
The highest-ever proportion of drivers admit to breaking the speed limit on the most dangerous type of UK road
Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws
While rental electric scooters are legal on public roads, privately owned machines are currently restricted to use on private land
Electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible gets green light for production

Electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible gets green light for production
Limited run of 999 cars to be built as MINI puts electric convertible into production following successful one-off concept
New Citroen C5 X: French flagship gets updated for 2023

New Citroen C5 X: French flagship gets updated for 2023
Citroen’s range-topping C5 X has already received an infotainment upgrade
Ford to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK

Ford to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK
The UK job losses are part of a Europe-wide restructure that will see 3,800 employees laid off, partly due to change to full EV model lineup
2023 Aston Martin F1 car revealed with new badge

2023 Aston Martin F1 car revealed with new badge
New Formula One car celebrates 110 years of Aston Martin alongside a brand-new campus
New 2024 Ram 1500 REV breaks cover as firm’s first electric pick-up truck

New 2024 Ram 1500 REV breaks cover as firm’s first electric pick-up truck
By the end of next year, Ram will begin its EV push with a new zero-emissions pick-up built on the STLA Frame architecture
"Kia is a huge success story but its new high prices are a risk"

"Kia is a huge success story but its new high prices are a risk"
Kia is going upmarket, but Mike Rutherford thinks luxury models should solely be the domain of sister brand Genesis
Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT heater failures leave owners in the cold

Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT heater failures leave owners in the cold
The Porsche Taycan heater matrix issue affecting over 800 vehicles in the UK also affects owners of Audi e-tron GT models. There is a fix, but parts a…
New Mercedes eSprinter electric van gets huge range boost

New Mercedes eSprinter electric van gets huge range boost
Mercedes has made its eSprinter panel van massively more competitive at a stroke with a second generation model boasting a 161% increase in range
New £250,000 Range Rover Lansdowne Edition unveiled

New £250,000 Range Rover Lansdowne Edition unveiled
Land Rover’s SV division has created a limited run Range Rover to celebrate a new “boutique showroom”
“The fresh thinking at Ineos is just what the car business needs”

“The fresh thinking at Ineos is just what the car business needs”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Ineos Automotive team’s determination will quickly build the brand into a force to be reckoned with