Mad Ford GT Is the Fastest Pure-Petrol Car at the Nurburgring
Ford’s track‑only GT Mk IV set a new pure‑petrol lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the 12.9‑mile circuit in 6 minutes 15.977 seconds. The time makes the GT the third‑fastest car overall, trailing only the electric Volkswagen ID.R and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo. By eclipsing the 6:49.275 set by the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, Ford retook the title of fastest American marque on the Ring. The limited‑edition Mk IV, limited to 67 units and priced around $17.5 million, delivers 789 bhp through a bespoke sequential gearbox and adaptive suspension.
Hyundai Earth, Venus Concepts to Showcase Future of Ioniq Cars
Hyundai has unveiled two new concept vehicles, Earth and Venus, to preview the next generation of its Ioniq electric lineup. Both models abandon the brand’s recent "pixel" lighting signature in favor of sharp triangular motifs and more aerodynamic profiles. The...
Hot Vauxhall Astra to Return as 280bhp Cupra Born VZ Rival
Vauxhall is developing a new electric Astra hot hatch under its GSE sub‑brand, slated to deliver around 277 bhp and front‑wheel drive with an electronic limited‑slip differential. The model will be the brand’s first Astra hot hatch since the VXR’s 2017...
Hyundai Boulder Hints at Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler Rival
Hyundai unveiled the Boulder concept, a rugged off‑road SUV built on a new body‑on‑frame platform that previews a midsize pickup slated for the U.S. market within four years. Designed in Southern California, the concept features aggressive approach, departure and breakover...
Stellantis Recalls 44,000 UK Cars Due to Fire Risk
Stellantis is voluntarily recalling 44,000 UK vehicles built between 2023 and 2026 after engineers found a fire risk in the 1.2‑litre mild‑hybrid powertrain. The hazard stems from the gasoline particulate filter pipe contacting the pole‑protection cap of the belt‑starter‑generator, which...
Is One-Pedal Driving the Car Industry’s Longest April Fool?
Regenerative braking (regen) converts a vehicle’s kinetic energy back into electrical power, boosting electric and hybrid car efficiency. While it can recapture a portion of energy that would otherwise be lost as heat, the process is bound by thermodynamic limits...
Legendary Lola T70 Reborn as 500bhp V8 Supercar for the Road
British specialist Lola has unveiled the T70S, a modern reinterpretation of its 1960s Mk3B endurance racer, offered as a 500‑bhp road‑legal supercar and a more powerful 530‑bhp track‑only version. The road model pairs a 6.2‑litre Chevrolet V8 with a six‑speed...
The Tech Secrets of Audi's Smartest Diesel Engine Yet
Audi unveiled the EA897evo4, a 3.0‑litre V6 TDI equipped with 48‑volt mild‑hybrid technology for the Q5 and A6. The system combines a belt‑driven starter‑alternator, a powertrain generator and an electric compressor, delivering up to 319 bhp and 598 lb‑ft of torque while...
Reverse in, Drive Out: It's Time to Get Parking Right, for Good
The article urges drivers to adopt reverse‑in, forward‑out parking, arguing it reduces door‑opening conflicts and improves sensor performance. As vehicles grow larger and parking bays stay the same, mis‑aligned parking becomes more common. Modern ADAS features like Parking Collision Avoidance...
Does a £4000 Upgrade Make the Polestar 4 a True Super-Saloon?
Polestar’s £4,000 ($5,100) Performance Pack adds larger wheels, stiffer suspension and upgraded Brembo brakes to the 536 bhp Polestar 4 without increasing power. In a Bicester circuit test the pack reduced body roll and delivered noticeably stronger braking, though understeer remained dominant....
Stelvio or Snaefell? Isle of Man Is Your New Dream Driving Holiday
The Isle of Man is being positioned as a premier driving‑holiday destination, boasting the 40‑mile Snaefell Mountain Course famed for TT motorcycle races and a network of scenic, well‑maintained roads. Visitors can enjoy hairpin‑laden sections like the A36 “The Sloc”...
How Singer Built an Empire without a Business Plan
Rob Dickinson, a former rock star, founded Singer Vehicle Design after converting a 1969 Porsche 911 into a bespoke masterpiece, without a formal business plan. The venture, initially meant to be a design studio, pivoted to in‑house manufacturing to meet...
Chrysler Delta: How FCA's Misfit Bombed in the UK
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles introduced the Chrysler Delta in the UK in 2011, rebadging the Lancia Delta built on a Fiat Bravo platform. The company aimed to sell 2,500 units but withdrew the model after three years with just over 900...
BYD Sealion 5
Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Sealion 5, a compact plug‑in hybrid SUV aimed at the UK’s value‑oriented family segment. Priced just under £30,000 (about $37,500) and equipped with a 13 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery delivering roughly 32 miles of electric range, it offers...
Kia PV5 Named What Car? Van of the Year
What Car? has awarded Kia's PV5 Cargo the 2026 Van of the Year, highlighting its real‑world electric range, driver comfort and comprehensive after‑sales support. The PV5 is Kia's first dedicated van in a new commercial lineup, offering strong payload capacity...
The 1.3-litre Engine Saving the Internal-Combustion Race Car
Horse Powertrain, backed by Renault, Geely and Aramco, is scaling its 1.3‑litre H13 turbo engine from road‑car applications to motorsport. The H13, originally delivering 130 bhp in a Caterham Seven, now produces roughly 200 bhp on 100% ethanol for a...
Ford Expands EV Line-Up with Sub-£30k Transit City
Ford has launched the Transit City, an electric‑only van priced just under £30,000 (about $34,000), built on a dedicated EV platform from its Chinese JV partner Jiangling Motors in Nanchang. The model targets last‑mile delivery fleets with three body styles,...
BMW M3 Touring
BMW’s 2026 M3 Touring received a mid‑life facelift that adds a more aggressive front end, updated wheel designs and a flat‑bottom steering wheel, while the twin‑turbo S58 engine now delivers 523 bhp – a 20‑bhp gain – and 479 lb‑ft of torque....
How Zipse Flew Under the Radar While Future-Proofing BMW
Outgoing BMW CEO Oliver Zipse is stepping down after seven years, having kept a low public profile while delivering strong financial results. Under his leadership BMW posted a record group margin of 7.7% and profits of more than €7 billion (about...
Are Toxic Internet Influencers Ruining the Supercar?
The article examines how manosphere influencers—often misogynistic, far‑right personalities—use supercars as status symbols to amplify their online personas. Their flashy displays generate lucrative revenue streams, but also risk tarnishing the image of luxury‑car brands associated with those vehicles. The piece...
Volvo EX30 Cargo Revealed as 423bhp Van
Volvo UK has transformed its subcompact EX30 into a dedicated cargo van, the EX30 Cargo, aimed at business fleets. The conversion removes rear seats, creating a flat‑floor cargo bay with 1,000 litres of space and a 390 kg payload capacity. Buyers can...
Chaos, Hand Signals and the 'Code': Driving in 1950s London
In 1952 London traffic operated without painted lane markings, traffic lights or speed cameras, relying on a complex, unofficial code of hand signals and police gestures. Drivers used trafficators, arm signals and subtle lane‑changing cues to navigate crowded streets where...
New Renault Twingo Van Revealed with Double the Load Space
Renault has unveiled a van conversion of its new electric Twingo for French utility EDF, boosting cargo capacity to 797 litres—more than double the standard model’s 360‑litre boot. The rear seats are removed and replaced with a metal cage and...
Freelander Reborn: JLR-Chery Tie-Up to Reveal New SUV Next Week
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has teamed with Chinese automaker Chery to resurrect the Freelander name, unveiling a new plug‑in hybrid SUV on March 31. The vehicle will sit on Chery’s in‑house T1X flexible platform but feature a JLR‑led design language...
DS No4 E-Tense
DS Automobiles has introduced the No4 E‑Tense, an electric version of its best‑selling compact crossover, as part of a refreshed lineup aimed at revitalising the brand in Europe. The model sits on Stellantis' EMP2 platform with a 58.3 kWh battery delivering up...
Reborn A-Class Will Be Nothing Like Wacky Original - Except in One Crucial Way
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a new A‑Class that abandons the low‑slung hatchback silhouette for a taller, more upright shape. The redesign deliberately mirrors the 1996 Mk I’s raised H‑point, using a double‑floor architecture that places the battery pack beneath the...
New 2028 Mercedes A-Class to Rival Audi A2 with ICE and EV
Mercedes-Benz will unveil a fifth‑generation A‑Class in 2028, offering both conventional internal‑combustion and fully electric powertrains while keeping its traditional hatchback silhouette. The model will share the CLA’s platform and adopt the new Mercedes Modular Architecture, allowing a higher ride...
European Car Makers Facing Black Hole in Electrifying Family SUVs
European manufacturers are grappling with the electrification of the C‑segment SUV, a segment that now accounts for roughly one‑fifth of all vehicle sales across Europe. These family‑oriented SUVs require long‑range batteries, typically nickel‑manganese‑cobalt chemistries, which are far more expensive than...
It's Not 'Fine', Actually: Why Should Drivers Pay for Bad Road Design?
The article argues that many UK traffic fines stem from road designs that are confusing or unreasonable, turning minor driver errors into costly penalties. It cites examples such as bus‑lane incursions, low‑emission zone fines, and a Kingston‑upon‑Thames yellow‑box junction that...
Official: Gerry McGovern Leaves JLR to Start Consultancy
JLR’s long‑time creative chief Gerry McGovern will leave the automaker at the end of March after 22 years, launching his own design consultancy. McGovern was instrumental in reviving the Land Rover Defender, sustaining the Range Rover line, and steering Jaguar...
Seat Ibiza
Seat has given the 2017‑born Ibiza a second facelift, refreshing its front bumper and headlights while keeping the underlying MQB A0 platform intact. In the UK the model is offered only with a 1.0‑litre turbo three‑cylinder, in 94 bhp or 114 bhp, paired...
Denza Z9 GT: We Drive the 858bhp Chinese Porsche Panamera
Chinese premium brand Denza unveiled the Z9 GT, a 858 bhp plug‑in hybrid estate slated for the UK market later this year. The powertrain pairs a 204 bhp 2.0‑litre turbo engine with three electric motors, delivering sports‑car level acceleration while the engine...
First Ride: £200k R5 Turbo 3E Is a 533bhp Electric Drift Monster
Renault unveiled the R5 Turbo 3E, a £140,000‑£220,000 electric halo car that delivers 533 bhp and a 0‑62 mph time of roughly 3.5 seconds. Built on the Alpine Performance Platform and sharing only superficial cues with the classic R5, the limited‑edition model will...
Omoda 5 Review
The Omoda 5, Chery’s UK‑market crossover, now offers a full‑hybrid version priced around £29,240, positioning it against the VW T‑Roc and Nissan Qashqai. The hybrid pairs a 1.5 L turbo engine with a 1.8 kWh battery, delivering 221 bhp and 53 mpg combined, while the...
DS 3 Reborn: Retro-Styled Renault 5 Rival Coming "in Near Future"
French premium brand DS announced that a new generation of the DS 3 supermini will arrive in the near future, drawing design inspiration from the original 2010 model while adding futuristic elements. The rollout follows the recent launches of the No8,...
Bentley Won't Re-Engineer Debut EV to Take Combustion Engine
Bentley confirmed its upcoming Luxury Urban EV will launch as a pure electric vehicle, with no plans to add a combustion engine or plug‑in hybrid variant. CEO Frank‑Steffen Walliser said the PPE platform cannot accommodate a range‑extender and that retrofitting...
Kia EV9 GT
Kia’s EV9 GT is a performance‑focused, 2.7‑tonne electric SUV that packs 501 bhp and 546 lb‑ft of torque, accelerating from 0‑62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Priced at just over £82,000, it offers a 99.8 kWh battery with a WLTP range of 316 miles and...
MG Mulls Positioning Shift as European Production to Lift Prices
MG, owned by China’s SAIC, is moving toward building its first European factory, likely in Spain or Hungary, to produce electric vehicles for its strongest market. The shift will erase the 45% tariff that currently penalises Chinese‑built EVs, but it...
Hot Panda Inbound as Abarth Plots Return to Petrol Power
Abarth is developing a hot version of the Fiat Grande Panda, signalling a possible return to combustion power after weak sales of its all‑electric models. The brand’s European lineup now only includes the electric 500 and 600, which together sold...
'SBTi': Four Letters that Have Got Every Car Company Rattled
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), launched in 2015 by the UN, WWF and the CDP, now serves as the gatekeeper for the UK’s Electric Car Grant. It requires manufacturers to set science‑aligned carbon‑reduction targets, with many automakers only committing...
Illegal Mileage Blockers Could Be Used to Duck Pay-per-Mile EV Tax
The UK government’s pay‑per‑mile electric vehicle tax (eVED) is slated to launch in April 2028, charging 3p per mile for EVs and 1.5p for PHEVs. Illegal mileage‑blocking devices, which freeze a car’s odometer, are already being sold for £200‑£900 and...
"No Excess": This 'EV Stratos' Shows China Cares About Enthusiasts
Chinese automaker JMEV unveiled the SC01, dubbed the "EV Stratos," a 1,365 kg electric sports car that promises 429 bhp and a raw, mechanical driving feel. The company markets it as the first electric sports car built without excess, targeting enthusiasts who...
Cybertruck Hits the UK: Can EV Beast Win over London's Car Fans?
Tesla’s high‑performance Cybertruck made its UK debut at London’s Southside Hustle, driven by Sam Seppälä in a limited‑edition 833 bhp tri‑motor version. The vehicle entered the country under a six‑month temporary exemption because the DVSA has not granted Individual Vehicle Approval,...
Clean, Fast and 1000 Miles to a Tank – so Why Is Diesel a Dirty Word?
Diesel engines have evolved from noisy, inefficient relics into high‑torque, ultra‑efficient powertrains that can exceed 100 mpg on long hauls. Modern diesels meet the same real‑world emissions standards as petrol and hybrid vehicles, yet they still deliver superior range and lower...
Torque vs Tread - Do EVs Tear Through Tyres Faster?
Electric vehicles tend to wear tyres faster than comparable ICE models due to higher curb weight and instantaneous torque delivery. Studies suggest a 450 kg weight increase can boost tyre wear by roughly 20%, and manufacturers like Michelin confirm up to...
Government to Review Planned Fuel Duty Rise as Iran War Causes Price Surge at Pumps
The UK government will review its planned September removal of the fuel‑duty freeze after the Iran war drove crude oil prices to about $90 a barrel, pushing petrol up 6p and diesel up 12p in a week. Prime Minister Keir...
Nissan Gives X-Trail Rugged Makeover, Reduces Engine Options
Nissan has refreshed the 2026 X‑Trail, reintroducing the rugged N‑Trek trim with waterproof upholstery, new paint colours and subtle exterior tweaks. The 1.5‑litre mild‑hybrid engine is dropped, leaving only the ePower series‑hybrid system in two outputs – 201 hp front‑wheel drive...
Revealed: The Best Used Cars in Every Segment
British drivers changed hands 7.8 million used cars in 2025, a 2.2% increase year‑on‑year. Autocar evaluated models from budget hot hatches to premium luxury and electric cars, ranking the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 as the overall best used vehicle. The top‑ten list...
New MG 4X Crossover Brings Semi-Solid-State Batteries
MG unveiled the 4X, a chunkier crossover sibling to the MG 4 hatchback, featuring a refreshed design and a semi‑solid‑state battery pack. The 53.95 kWh battery is rated for a 317‑mile CLTC range, though real‑world figures may be lower. Measuring 4.4 m...
New £45,000 Jaecoo 8 Is Brand's Largest, Plushest Car Yet
Jaecoo has unveiled its flagship 8 SUV, a six‑ or seven‑seat plug‑in hybrid that will launch in the UK in May. The model arrives in two trims – Luxury at £45,500 and Executive at £47,500 – and is powered by...