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SMMT NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS Thursday 4 September 2025 (data for August 2025)High-res charts and data available via Dropbox here  New car market declines -2.0% in August to 82,908 units during typically quietest…

4 September 2025 (data for August 2025) New light commercial vehicle (LCV) market contraction continues with -13.3% decline in August. Demand doubles (109.5%) for battery electric vans (BEVs), which pushes share…

Plant operations are scheduled to begin in 2027 The facility is expected to reach an annual capacity of 10 GWh and will play a key role in expanding Mazda’s range…

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s compact passenger car Swift has achieved accumulated global sales of 10 million units* as of July 2025. This milestone was accomplished in 20 years and 8 months after it…

Volvo Cars has started production of its new, fully electric Volvo ES90 for European markets, marking a significant milestone in Volvo Cars’ journey towards a fully electric future. Designed for…

Volvo Cars has started production of its new, fully electric Volvo ES90 for European markets, marking a significant milestone in Volvo Cars’ journey towards a fully electric future. Designed for…

Austin Pedal Cars will once again have a starring role at Goodwood Revival Historically important 1955 Austin J40 will take to the track as part of the iconic 2025 Settrington…

ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE HYPERCAR COMMISSIONED BY DANIEL RICCIARDO TO HIS PERSONAL SPECIFICATION EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A CAR THAT GENUINELY DEFINES THE VISION OF A RACE CAR FOR THE ROAD…

Presenting the “Highland Heather” commission, showcasing the result of Halcyon’s design study for its Rolls-Royce remastering services. Highland Heather to be exhibited at the Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court Palace…

New naming strategy at Volkswagen: The ID. 2all show car will become the ID. Polo in series production– more models to follow Volkswagen will transfer the names of its established…

Amalgam Collection has recreated the Aston Martin Valkyrie in perfect 1:8 scale models Available in Limited Edition specification of just 199 Coupes and 199 Spiders, the 1:8 scale replicas can…

PistonHeads, the largest motoring community in the UK1, launched the app this month at its Annual Service event at Bicester Motion to a record-breaking audience of 7,000 Fans of premium,…

smart #2 is in development as a new all-electric city car Building on heritage of iconic fortwo, it is scheduled for debut in late 2026 Two seater will further expand…

New Elroq SE L 85 82kWh model joins the award-winning compact SUV line-up Selected new Elroq and Enyaq models qualify for £1,500 Government-backed discount+ Discount applied to purchase price with…

First prototypes of the fuel cell system Competence centres for hydrogen in Munich and Steyr BMW Group Plant Steyr to manufacture third-generation fuel cell systems Landshut technology hub will also…

MINI presents, in collaboration with lifestyle brand, Deus Ex Machina, two exclusive one-off John Cooper Works cars. Celebrating MINI’s storied racing history, the two cars represent a shared enthusiasm for…

Let the countdown begin and mark your calendar: on 21 January 2026, we will reveal the new Volvo EX60 in a livestreamed event from Stockholm, Sweden. Born electric, it will…

Alpine heads to the Goodwood Revival (12–14 September) with a landmark Earl’s Court display honouring 70 years of motorsport DNA and the pioneering women who helped put the marque on…

Audi presents an emotional all-electric two-seat sports car  The roadster’s new roof concept combines the elegance of a coupé with an open-top experience Vertical frame as central element of the…

Aston Martin Valkyrie set to make Circuit of the Americas debut Aston Martin THOR Team building competitiveness with spectacular and unique V12-powered British hypercar Valkyrie targets first top ten finish…

AM Group proudly announces the acquisition of UBC Composites, a leading European specialist in high-end carbon fibre components for both aesthetic and structural applications. With production facilities in Germany (Murr)…

The 2025 edition of Mazda Fan Festa will take place at Fuji Speedway on the 4th and 5th October. Large-scale annual event brings together thousands of Mazda enthusiasts from across Japan. The…

H&H Classics is holding its debut auction at Kelham Hall with an impressive line-up of classic motorcars The sale, which takes place on Wednesday 10th September, includes a desirable 1968 Aston…

KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is delighted to welcome GT Garages to its esteemed dealer network. The family-run business now offers the full range of new, used, and Motability KGM…

Santa Pod Raceway, Europe’s home of drag racing, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Millers Oils, the independent blender of high-performance lubricants. Under a multi-year agreement, Millers Oils…