Protest group Just Stop Oil says it’s ‘hanging up the hi vis’. The group’s activities have left 15 protesters languishing in jail following a series of high profile demonstrations since 2021 that some think set back environmental causes by alienating public support. Announcing an end to campaigning after “one last action”, the group claims to… Continue reading Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration
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Car Deal of the Day: fire-breathing Volkswagen Golf R for a very friendly price
Four-wheel drive, 328bhp, 155mph… …but still a five-door hatch with a decent boot £312.89 a month Fifty years young, the Volkswagen Golf has arguably become the definitive hatchback on account of its excellent all-round abilities. But no model shows off just how broad those skills really are better than the Golf R. The flagship hot… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: fire-breathing Volkswagen Golf R for a very friendly price
Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
When Mercedes launched its all-electric eVito van in 2020 the vehicle couldn’t even top 100 miles of range. Fast forward to 2025 and the mid-sized panel van is now capable of covering 298 miles on a single charge. The sad news is that due to ‘lack of market demand’, according to Mercedes, the new version… Continue reading Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look
“We have #1, 3 and 5, so there is still some room for the even numbers. There is more to come,” he said. If the two-seater does take the #2 badge, we can only assume Smart is saving #4 for that aforementioned ID.1 alternative – much like we saw with the now-defunct ForTwo and ForFour,… Continue reading Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look
Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
“This ECU control unit was designed for four independently operating electric motors up to one megawatt [1,341bhp] and therefore yes, it needs a lighthouse project,” said Weber. BMW’s new ECU combines controllers for the stability control, powertrain/battery and chassis software into one hardware unit as part of the biggest investment in the firm’s history –… Continue reading Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
Used Car Hunter: flash, four-wheel drive saloons for £20,000
The 5 Series’ interior demonstrates just how well BMW can put a cabin together. Even on pre-facelift examples, no holes can really be poked in the build quality inside the German saloon, and the calibre of the materials used is absolutely top notch. The 5 Series also offers more legroom than either of its competitors… Continue reading Used Car Hunter: flash, four-wheel drive saloons for £20,000
New Morgan Supersport revealed as £102,000 flagship with straight-six power
The Supersport also benefits from a revised steering set-up, with enhanced ‘feedback and response’. There’s also new front and rear anti-roll bars, plus fresh wishbones, springs and dampers, although the braking system from AP is carried over from the Plus Six. Also unchanged is the BMW powertrain, which is a 335bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine,… Continue reading New Morgan Supersport revealed as £102,000 flagship with straight-six power
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid N Line offers sporty looks and loads of space for only £221 per month
The kit list on this particular Tucson includes dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, LED headlights, keyless entry, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and some other driver assistance tech, such as blind spot collision avoidance and cruise control. Now a… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid N Line offers sporty looks and loads of space for only £221 per month
A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice
Goodbye and good riddance to the lousy winter. Bring on the lighter, less dangerous days and evenings, when we can better spot and deal with increasingly common potholes and kerbside cameras, plus wretched no-notice road closures. Also important is that parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles should be comforted by the fact that more usable daylight… Continue reading A job in the exciting UK car industry is a great career choice
Car Deal of the Day: top-of the range Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate for a mere £165 a month
Loads of space inside Efficient petrol engine £165 a month The first-generation Grandland was a popular car, thanks to keen finance deals. While there’s a new one coming out this year, you can still pick up some tempting offers on Vauxhall’s mid-size SUV. Through Leasing Options Vauxhall Leasing via the Auto Express Find a Car… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: top-of the range Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate for a mere £165 a month