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Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2
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Need convincing to go electric? Ford says focus on personal benefits not just cutting CO2

European boss Jim Baumbick talks sense when he says the industry must do more to spell out compelling reasons to go electric
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12 May 2026
Insane JCB Hydromax targets 350mph, but imagine trying to park it
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Insane JCB Hydromax targets 350mph, but imagine trying to park it

The Bonneville Salt Flats will once again play host to a JCB speed record attempt
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12 May 2026
New cheap EVs due from Fiat and Citroen with fightback to prioritise buyer demands
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New cheap EVs due from Fiat and Citroen with fightback to prioritise buyer demands

Unleashing new small cars and loosening van regulation will boost Europe’s stagnant car market, says Stellantis boss
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12 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
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Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208

The Peugeot 308 has style by the bucketload and is our Deal of the Day for 12 May
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12 May 2026
New Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster X takes old-school off-roading to a new level of luxury
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New Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster X takes old-school off-roading to a new level of luxury

The Trialmaster X adds some luxury touches from the Fieldmaster to the rugged and capable Trialmaster specification
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12 May 2026
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
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Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer

The call for more flexibility and a wider eco focus than the single path to electric is growing
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12 May 2026
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
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12 May 2026
Which cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG list with our best (and worst) picks
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Which cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
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12 May 2026
Saab's final closing down sale: sad sell-off will shift the last few cars
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Saab's final closing down sale: sad sell-off will shift the last few cars

Saab’s Trollhattan factory still hides a few secrets, and they’re up for auction
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12 May 2026
Skoda Epiq teased again as big May 19 reveal approaches
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Skoda Epiq teased again as big May 19 reveal approaches

Baby EV is set to give Skoda a proper Renault 4 rival
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12 May 2026
New Lotus Emira hybrid confirmed as brand ditches EV-only plans
Lotus Emira - front static

New Lotus Emira hybrid confirmed as brand ditches EV-only plans

Poor sales have caused Lotus to backtrack on its EV only plans, and confirms a new hybrid Emira is incoming
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12 May 2026
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Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Vauxhall Frontera Hybrid - front cornering

Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines

Petrol hybrids could become uniform and widely shared between brands as carmakers focus on tech to make the difference
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12 May 2026
Renault 4 JP4x4 is a dual-motor beach buggy that's a surfer's dream
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Renault 4 JP4x4 is a dual-motor beach buggy that's a surfer's dream

Open-top and open-sided Renault 4 concept is a surfer’s dream
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12 May 2026
New Lotus Esprit? Type 135 supercar to get V8 power and rival the Ferrari Testarossa
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New Lotus Esprit? Type 135 supercar to get V8 power and rival the Ferrari Testarossa

Supercar forms part of ‘Focus 2030’ plan to diversify powertrains and hone in on British engineering expertise
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12 May 2026
New Peugeot 308 GTi? Peugeot boss wants a whole hot hatch family
Peugeot E-208 GTi

New Peugeot 308 GTi? Peugeot boss wants a whole hot hatch family

Alain Favey, Peugeot CEO, says the upcoming E-208 GTi might kickstart a new GTi family
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12 May 2026
New Audi Q9 interior revealed: flagship SUV goes big on space, tech and luxury
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New Audi Q9 interior revealed: flagship SUV goes big on space, tech and luxury

Audi’s next luxury flagship is a huge SUV aimed primarily at US and Middle Eastern markets, but it is coming to the UK
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12 May 2026
After 50 years the Lada Niva is finally getting a successor
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After 50 years the Lada Niva is finally getting a successor

Russia’s rough and ready 4x4 looks set for a new generation as patent images appear
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12 May 2026
Driving test booking rules shake-up: only learners can book a test from today
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Driving test booking rules shake-up: only learners can book a test from today

The DVSA has yet again changed the rules on driving test bookings, with only learners now able to book a slot
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12 May 2026
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
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Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme

One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
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11 May 2026
New Land Rover Defender updates suggest 'if it ain't broke...' approach
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New Land Rover Defender updates suggest 'if it ain't broke...' approach

Land Rover isn’t fixing what isn’t broken with its hugely popular Defender
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11 May 2026
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
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Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns

While average battery state of health is roughly the same for EVs and PHEVs, varied use cases create more variance for hybrids
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11 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Top-selling Tesla Model Y for a rock bottom £350 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Top-selling Tesla Model Y for a rock bottom £350 a month

A perennial favourite, the Tesla Model Y is our Deal of the Day for 11 May
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11 May 2026
New Skoda Karoq Design Edition adds more kit and new style
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New Skoda Karoq Design Edition adds more kit and new style

High equipment levels and a smart look come as standard on the new Karoq Design Edition, plus it’s a relative bargain!
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11 May 2026
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New Vision BMW Alpina concept car is set for 15 May unveiling
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New Vision BMW Alpina concept car is set for 15 May unveiling

Now that Alpina is officially part of BMW, this concept will show us what’s in store
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11 May 2026
New Ford car park tech can avoid stray shopping trolleys automatically
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New Ford car park tech can avoid stray shopping trolleys automatically

Ford’s “System For Detecting Moving Objects” analyses the trajectory of moving objects and can step in if a collision is detected
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11 May 2026
New Skoda Karoq due in 2028 after rapid development to rival the Chinese
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New Skoda Karoq due in 2028 after rapid development to rival the Chinese

The new Skoda Karoq is being rapidly developed and our exclusive images show what it could look like
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11 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: the luxurious and unimpeachable BMW iX for only £640 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: the luxurious and unimpeachable BMW iX for only £640 per month

The BMW iX is one of the best SUVs on the market, electric or not, and now it’s also our Deal of the Day for 10 May
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10 May 2026
True independence is still a car and a driving licence
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True independence is still a car and a driving licence

Mike Rutherford highlights the struggle for independence felt by new and older motorists.
Opinion
10 May 2026
New Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: for when you really need the next ultra-limited, hybrid hypercabrio
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New Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: for when you really need the next ultra-limited, hybrid hypercabrio

The 1,035bhp Lamborghini Fenomeno has been given the drop-top treatment, and it looks sensational
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9 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Tucson N Line can do it all for £218 a month
New Hyundai Tucson hybrid - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Tucson N Line can do it all for £218 a month

The Tucson is one of our favourite family SUVs and at this price it’s our Deal of the Day for 9 May, too
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9 May 2026
AUDI E7X goes on sale in China with giant battery and 466-mile range and 670bhp
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AUDI E7X goes on sale in China with giant battery and 466-mile range and 670bhp

Audi might be learning one or two things about EVs from its confusingly named Chinese ‘AUDI’ venture
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8 May 2026
UK cars rack-up mega mileages: 6million have done over 100k miles, but buyers won’t touch them
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UK cars rack-up mega mileages: 6million have done over 100k miles, but buyers won’t touch them

New data has revealed just how many cars are racking up mega mileages across the country
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8 May 2026
Tesla Roadster shows signs of life with new trademark application
Tesla Roadster - front

Tesla Roadster shows signs of life with new trademark application

Lightning-quick electric supercar is still on the cards despite lengthy delay
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8 May 2026
Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on
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Future Mercedes petrol and EV cars will share style and tech from now on

Mercedes will converge its ICE and BEV models into single projects, but still offer both powertrains
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8 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo is a little coupe and a lot of SUV for a cool £156 a month
Volkswagen Taigo - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Taigo is a little coupe and a lot of SUV for a cool £156 a month

Stylish and well equipped, the VW Taigo is our Deal of the Day for 8 May
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8 May 2026