[ad_1] We keep hearing about game-changing cars – the sort of vehicles born after the global motor industry’s traditional design, engineering and pricing rule books have been torn-up and binned. But do we really get enough of these so-called breakthrough products in car showrooms? And on the rare occasions we do, are they within the […]

[ad_1] The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has seen a six-fold increase in scam reports. Between July and September 2020, the DVLA received 603 per cent more reports of fraudulent emails, texts and phone calls than it did in the same period last year. There were 3,807 reports of email scams alone – up […]

[ad_1] A new £3.50 daily charge for non-residents driving into Greater London is being considered by the city’s mayor. Following severe financial difficulties at Transport for London (TfL) – not helped by the loss of tube fares during the Covid-19 pandemic – and an independent financial review, Sadiq Khan has argued that the £500 million […]

[ad_1] Subaru has announced that it will launch its first pure-electric model in Europe during the first half of the 2020s. The brand’s upcoming EV, which will be an SUV, will share its platform, drivetrain technology and body panels with the recently unveiled Toyota BZ SUV, becoming another competitor for the likes of the Volkswagen […]

[ad_1] Renault has launched the new Zoe Venture Edition. It’s a fresh, mid-range trim level for the French brand’s pure-electric hatchback, which will be available to order from January. Prices will start from £28,495 including the Government’s £3,000 plug-in car grant. The Venture Edition is based on the entry-level Zoe Play, but comes with the […]

[ad_1] This is McLaren’s latest hypercar, the Sabre. We weren’t expecting the model to be officially revealed until next year, but initial images and details have appeared online via the firm’s Beverly Hills dealership.  It’s believed that only 15 examples of the McLaren Sabre will be built by the McLaren Special Operations division – all […]

[ad_1] The MoT test is to be made stricter, with cars having to meet more stringent emissions targets in the future, according to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The annual roadworthiness check will also be updated to ensure recent developments in safety technology are inspected to ensure proper operation. Neil Barlow, head of […]

[ad_1] This is the new Hennessey Venom F5. It’s the American tuning company’s latest hypercar, which will offer fresh competition for the likes of the Koenigsegg Regera and the Bugatti Chiron SuperSport. Production will be limited to just 24 units, with each example carrying a starting price of $2.1 million (around £1.5 million). The Venom […]

[ad_1] Every driving game these days seems to have more realistic graphics, harnessing computer processing power to deliver more detailed visuals than ever – more accurate representations of the cars we drive (or just dream of driving) on a daily basis. But what you see here is a vehicle that has gone in the other […]

[ad_1] New tests that assess van safety have revealed an “alarming” lack of collision avoidance technology being fitted to commercial vehicles. The Commercial Van Safety Rating from Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research examines both the fitment and performance of advanced driver assistance systems, such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), speed limiting and lane-keep assist. To […]

[ad_1] SsangYong has confirmed that Mitsubishi has withdrawn from talks about the acquisition of its UK operations. For the last three months, discussions have been ongoing between the Japanese brand and Bassadone Automotive Group – parent company and distributor for SsangYong. A spokesman for Mitsubishi said: “Although there has been dialogue with interested parties regarding […]

[ad_1] Mitsubishi has teased the next-generation Outlander. The latest version of the Japanese brand’s ever-popular SUV will go on sale in early 2021 in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico – but Mitsubishi has now confirmed it won’t be sold in the UK, following its recent decision to pull out of the UK market. Mitsubishi […]