Ditch the pants and socks order! Men are more likely to prefer car care gifts this Christmas
38% of male car owners would prefer to receive car care products instead of more underwear this Christmas Young car owners are the group most likely to prefer gifts that…
GKN Automotive wins prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability
Independent sustainability assessor, EcoVadis, awards GKN Automotive a Platinum rating for its sustainability performance GKN Automotive now ranks in the top 1% of over 150,000 participating companies globally Achieves…
Emeya achieves charging power of 443kW, setting new record
Coventry (18 November 2025) – Lotus today has announced Emeya has beaten its own record as one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles (EVs) – using the public charging network. The test was completed…
New Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric, a new flexible, intelligent and responsible vehicle for business users
Renault is taking advantage of Solutrans 2025 to present the production version of new Trafic E-Tech electric The first Renault vehicle with SDV architecture by Ampere, it will also debut…
Kia unveils PV5 Chassis Cab and the “Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem” at SOLUTRANS 2025: a new benchmark for modular electric vans
Kia further expands its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy The PV5 Chassis Cab’s modular, sub-five-metre design offers payloads up to 1,005 kilogrammes* and cargo space up to eight cubic metres…
Most anticipated: Renault Twingo E-Tech electric wins its first UK trophy at the cinch 2025 Car of the Year Awards
Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is named one of the ‘Most Anticipated Cars of 2026’ Recognition comes just days after the Twingo’s global reveal Renault Clio crowned ‘Best Hatchback of the…
Waning minibus demand in Q3 undermines overall bus market growth
New bus, coach and minibus market down by -17.0% to 1,965 units in Q3. Strong growth in year-to-date market, however, up 26.9% with 7,465 registrations. More than one in four…
Historic success: Volkswagen is the first manufacturer to receive ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ award for four models
The Golf GTI EDITION 501 is the winner in the compact class ID.7 GTX Tourer2 wins in the upper mid-size class Spacious Tayron named best family car New T-Roc awarded editorial prize…
“Charge Clooney”, “Volty McVoltface” and “Evie,” Brits’ new nicknames for their battery vehicles revealed
With the upcoming D-Max EV, Isuzu is ready to harness this national passion for electric power and capability. Drivers are caring more for their cars as EVs become part of…
2026 Mazda CX-60 and 2026 Mazda CX-80 arrive in the UK summer 2026
Mazda’s flagship SUVs benefit from new interior trim and exterior colour options in model year update. Tech upgrades include new active safety technology and Amazon Alexa5 in-car voice recognition. The 2026…
A successful first season for the Alpine A290 in the FIA EcoRally Cup
Competing for the first time in the FIA EcoRally Cup, the Alpine A290 impressed with three victories and several podium finishes. The best performer at the Monte Carlo E-Rally, Manu…
Mitsubishi Motors to introduce new vehicles to the UK market from summer 2026
International Motors Ltd, a leading UK-based vehicle importer and distributor, today announced plans to introduce new Mitsubishi vehicles to the UK market from summer 2026. The new models, drawn from…
Stage set for world’s largest autonomous race as A2RL reaches full fan capacity at Yas Marina Circuit
15 November at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Yas Marina Circuit, in front of a full capacity crowd Eleven global teams compete for $2.25 million prize World first: Six fully autonomous cars…
Kia Academy celebrates first apprentice graduation at Derby training centre
First apprentice graduation ceremony held at the Kia Academy in Derby, since its opening Celebrates achievements of Kia apprentices across technical and service roles The event highlights Kia’s continued commitment…
From the racetrack to the road: The new CUPRA Leon VZ TCR and CUPRA Leon VZ bring racing spirit to the street
New CUPRA Leon VZ TCR & CUPRA Leon VZ Born from CUPRA’s global racing success, the new CUPRA Leon VZ TCR brings authentic racing spirit to the street The CUPRA…
New HGV market falls but ZEV uptake quadruples
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fall -14.5% in quarter three as fleet renewal continues to normalise. Fewer deliveries across all truck types bar refuse collection vehicles, but tractor bodies…
Supersports: the most driver-focused Bentley ever
New Supersports brings rear wheel drive and sub-two-tonne weight to the Continental GT for the first time 666 PS and 800 Nm twin-turbo non-hybrid V8 engine brings scintillating purist-focused performance…
Audi unveils design for Formula 1
Audi R26 Concept previews the brand’s Formula 1 identity Uncompromising clarity on and off the racetrack CEO Gernot Döllner: “Entering Formula 1 is the next chapter in the company’s renewal”…
Kia marks milestone with establishment of future PBV production hub in Korea
Kia holds ceremony for completion of Hwaseong EVO Plant East and groundbreaking for EVO Plant West at AutoLand Hwaseong Customised vehicle production and eco-friendly technologies adopted, to establish Hyundai Motor…
National Grid trials The New Isuzu D-Max EV in landmark partnership
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) becomes one of the first UK organisations to trial the D-Max EV. Eight NGED field engineers will test the D-Max EV across challenging environments and…
McLaren Automotive reveals Project Viva by MSO, a bespoke 750S inspired by Las Vegas
Project Viva by MSO is a one-of-one McLaren 750S Spider inspired by Las Vegas. Designed and created by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the commission represents the pinnacle of McLaren’s personalisation…
Passion, performance and the pursuit of perfection: Milltek delivers with its latest generation of affordable Porsche exhausts
Latest generation of Milltek precision-engineered performance exhausts for iconic Porsche models – Macan, Boxster Cayman, Cayenne and 911 – surpass OE quality and sound Upgrade Porsche models with precision-engineered Milltek…
Women and older drivers more likely to call in the mechanic than repair it themselves
Warrantywise research shows most UK drivers call for help in winter, with women and older motorists least likely to do DIY car repairs A OnePoll survey for Warrantywise of 2,000…
New Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) test environment bridges virtual and physical ICE, hybrid and EV powertrain development
Ansible Motion simulator to be integrated with Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems’ (IAAPS) current full powertrain dynamometer, creating a complete vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) test environment to advance powertrain development methodologies…
Kia unveils Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic Display Themes
Kia launches a series of new display themes featuring some of Disney’s most iconic brands, designed to delight fans of all ages and interests Beloved characters and artwork from across…