The Rule Change that Could End Maddening Car Safety Tech
The EU’s General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), fully effective July 2024, forces all new cars to ship with default‑on intelligent speed assistance, autonomous emergency braking, lane‑keeping and driver‑attention systems. Euro NCAP’s upcoming 2026 testing protocol will tighten driver‑monitoring criteria, likely prompting more intrusive ADAS features. Yet the Changan Deepal S07 demonstrates that subtle, user‑friendly assistance is possible, hinting at a shift toward less obtrusive alerts such as visual cues or pedal feedback. Over the next year, regulators and manufacturers may balance safety mandates with driver comfort, potentially softening the most irritating interventions.
Denza Z9 GT EV
The Denza Z9 GT EV is a high‑performance electric estate from the Chinese brand, launching with a 1,140 bhp powertrain and a price tag of about $128,000 in the UK (roughly $70,000‑$77,000 in Australia and $58,000 in China). It offers a...
New BYD Atto 3 Revealed with 'Flash' Rapid-Charging Tech
BYD unveiled the next‑generation Atto 3 at the Beijing motor show, featuring sharper styling, a longer wheelbase and a new “flash” rapid‑charging system. The crossover’s boot capacity jumps to 750 L and the bonnet now opens electronically. Two rear‑wheel‑drive variants deliver 268 bhp...
Your Next Tyres Could Be Made From Orange Peels and Plastic
Major tyre manufacturers are accelerating the shift to sustainable compounds, with Pirelli unveiling a high‑performance P Zero model that is 70% bio‑based or recycled. Continental and other brands are replacing traditional carbon black with bio‑oil, tall‑oil and pyrolysis oil derived...
Volvo ES90
Volvo’s 2026 ES90 marks the brand’s first premium electric sedan, priced at £69,205 (≈$86,500). Built on an 800 V SPA2 platform, it offers a 92 kWh battery, up to 440 miles WLTP range and 350 kW fast‑charging capability. Powertrain options include a 329 bhp rear‑wheel‑drive...
New Peugeot Concepts Could Preview Next 508 and a Flagship SUV
Peugeot unveiled two electric concepts, the Concept 6 estate and Concept 8 SUV, at the Beijing Motor Show. Both models are slated for an initial launch in China through the Dongfeng partnership, with plans for global export. The Concept 6 hints at a...
Denza Z Revealed as 1000bhp Four-Seat GT for Europe
Chinese premium EV maker Denza unveiled the Z, a four‑seat, 1,000‑bhp electric super‑GT at the Beijing motor show. The flagship can sprint from 0‑62 mph in under two seconds and features steer‑by‑wire, four independent motors and a magnetorheological suspension. Designed by...
Used Range Rover 2013-2021 Review
The 2013‑2021 Range Rover (L405) marks Land Rover’s fourth‑generation luxury SUV, featuring an aluminium monocoque that trims weight yet leaves a curb weight of about 2.6 tonnes. Prices start around £76,350 (≈$98,000), positioning it firmly in the high‑end market, while offering six powertrains...
From Gas Lamps to LEDs: The 100-Year War on Headlight Glare
The article chronicles a century‑long fight against headlight glare, beginning with 1912 gas‑lamp cars that produced only 21 candlepower—about 13 times dimmer than today’s LED units. Repeated parliamentary complaints spurred a wave of anti‑dazzle inventions in the 1930s, culminating in...
Farewell, Funky Cat: Ora 03 Exits UK as GWM Plots Big Revamp
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) is withdrawing its Ora 03 electric hatchback, formerly the Funky Cat, from UK showrooms after four years of weak sales. UK deliveries fell to just 542 units in 2023 and only 26 registrations in...
New Supersport 400 Revealed as Morgan's Most Powerful Car Yet
Morgan has unveiled the Supersport 400, its most powerful model yet, featuring a BMW‑sourced 3.0‑litre straight‑six tuned to 402 bhp. The power boost trims the 0‑62 mph sprint to 3.6 seconds, making it half a second quicker than the standard Supersport. Pricing starts...
Future Porsche EVs in Frame for Hyundai-Like Simulated Gearboxes
Porsche’s GT division chief Andreas Preuninger says future electric Porsches could feature simulated gearboxes, a concept he experienced in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The Hyundai system creates a fake rev range, paddle‑shifted gear changes and engine‑like sounds to mimic a combustion‑engine...
Has Tesla Kicked Off a Price War with Bargain Model 3 Deal?
Tesla is offering the UK Model 3 base for £295 (~$375) a month with a £295 down payment, totaling about £7,572 ($9,600) over two years. The deal undercuts Hyundai’s i20 supermini, which costs £321 ($408) per month with a £1,500 ($1,900) deposit...
Jaecoo Sibling Delivan Due in UK Next Year with Ford Transit Rival
Chinese commercial‑vehicle brand Delivan, part of Chery Holding Group, announced its UK entry with a Ford Transit Custom‑size electric van slated for early 2027, followed by light and heavy models by 2028. The lineup will be “electric‑first” but may also...
Chery Tiggo 4
The Chinese‑made Chery Tiggo 4 arrives in the UK as a hybrid B‑segment crossover priced under £20,000 (about $25,000), undercutting rivals such as the Dacia Duster and MG ZS. It pairs a 1.5‑litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined...