SMMT Chairman Mike Hawes said: “While 2024 saw more new car buyers go green with a record number of electric cars reaching the road, the ‘face’ of the market remains familiar, with grey and black proving perennially popular. “While manufacturers strive to ensure every driver can have their pick of a vast choice of paint… Continue reading Grey on top, but blue is back: UK’s favourite car colours revealed for 2024
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An electric Honda Civic Type R? We’re trying says brand’s EV boss… but it’s not easy
Honda is exploring how to take its Type R brand into the EV arena, with the much-loved performance badge yet to translate to electric powertrains. Speaking at the unveiling of the first two so-called 0 Series EV prototypes at CES in Las Vegas this month, Toshihiro Akiwa, head of the Japanese firm’s BEV Development Centre,… Continue reading An electric Honda Civic Type R? We’re trying says brand’s EV boss… but it’s not easy
It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership
Charge Cars, makers of an all-electric reimagining of the iconic 1967 Ford Mustang, is back up and running thanks to new owners that have revived the British outfit after it entered administration last summer. The London-based company that was founded in 2016, presented its first electric Mustang prototype in 2019 at the Goodwood Festival of… Continue reading It lives! Electric ‘67 Ford Mustang by British firm Charge Cars rescued by new ownership
Land Rover Defender set to tackle 2026 Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is just about the toughest motorsport race on the planet, but to prove the mettle of the Defender, Land Rover is entering its premium, family-friendly SUV into the 2026 event as part of a full FIA World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) programme. Between 2026 and 2028, two Defenders will take part across… Continue reading Land Rover Defender set to tackle 2026 Dakar Rally
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall’s new ‘Electric All In’ offer gives tempting sweeteners to EV buyers
Eight years of roadside assistance and charging £500 credit and 10,000 miles of free home charging Available on all brand new electric Vauxhalls Vauxhall is going ‘all in’ to help car buyers make the switch to electric. Replacing its previous Plug and Go offer, the brand’s new ‘Electric All In’ deal throws in a number of… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall’s new ‘Electric All In’ offer gives tempting sweeteners to EV buyers
Fiat 600e and Abarth 500e prices slashed by more than £4,000
The pure-electric Fiat 600e crossover and its Abarth 500e hot hatch stablemate have had their price tags slashed by up to £4,220, and as a result, both models now start from £29,975. The models are the latest recipients of the Fiat E-Grant, which the Italian brand initially offered in 2023 on the 500e city car… Continue reading Fiat 600e and Abarth 500e prices slashed by more than £4,000
New Rolls-Royce EV confirmed alongside £300m Goodwood investment
Rolls-Royce’s all-electric future is coming into clearer view after the luxury British brand announced its second EV will arrive this year. The news came as Rolls-Royce revealed £300m investment into its manufacturing facility at Goodwood. The first and so far only all-electric Rolls-Royce is the Spectre, which was revealed in 2022. The new EV will… Continue reading New Rolls-Royce EV confirmed alongside £300m Goodwood investment
New Porsche 911 Carrera S facelift gains power despite snubbing hybrid tech
The Porsche 911 Carrera S has received its mid-life refresh for 2025, and the big news for the new 992.2-generation model is a significant boost in power, which certain fans of the iconic sports car will be pleased to hear isn’t the result of hybrid technology, as on the latest 991 GTS. Advertisement – Article… Continue reading New Porsche 911 Carrera S facelift gains power despite snubbing hybrid tech
Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030
The owner of Vauxhall, Stellantis, has long been critical of the UK’s approach to the EV transition. However, the giant told Auto Express that it “welcomes” the government’s latest move and that it’s planning to take part in the aforementioned consultation. Advertisement – Article continues below When asked why members of the public weren’t being… Continue reading Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030
Best snow cars 2025
Not only that, but thanks to is new hybrid tech – courtesy of one electric motor in the turbocharger and another housed within a new eight speed dual-clutch transmission – the Power delivery from the 3.6-litre flat six engine is easier to modulate than ever. Of course, once the snow eventually clears, it’s searingly fast,… Continue reading Best snow cars 2025