As well as delivering impressive pace, the Octavia vRS Estate offers an incredibly spacious cabin with a massive 640 litres of boot space. The luggage capacity grows to 1,700 litres when you fold the rear seats down, and if you’ve got a caravan to haul, it can tow up to 1,800kg. Advertisement – Article continues… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS Estate is practical, hot-hatch quick and only £284 per month
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Donald Trump is about to seriously disrupt the automotive world
The London School of Economics (and others) recently reported that he “has proposed a 100 per cent tariff on all imported vehicles”, but for some non-US factories, the figure could be higher. He mentioned “200 or 400” per cent to Fox News before adding “I don’t care” and vowed to stop foreign-built cars “destroying Detroit… Continue reading Donald Trump is about to seriously disrupt the automotive world
Car Deal of the Day: Near-50mpg Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for £232 per month
Sporty N Line trim and hybrid power 48.7mpg economy for low fuel costs £3,084 initial deposit, then £232 per month You wouldn’t know the current generation of Hyundai Tucson has been around for five years now just by looking at it; its sharp styling still looks contemporary, and 2024’s light refresh jazzed up the interior… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Near-50mpg Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for £232 per month
Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster long-term test: old-school SUV is highly engaging
Verdict In many ways the Grenadier delivers an old-school driving experience. You have to put in more effort than in a similarly priced luxury SUV, but if you enjoy driving, it offers a challenge that rewards in its own unique way. Mileage: 7,434 Efficiency: 23.2mpg I don’t normally make a New Year’s resolution, but since… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster long-term test: old-school SUV is highly engaging
One-off Genesis GV60 is an electric snowmobile that will rescue stranded Alpine mountaineers
If you thought the Audi Q6 e-tron off-road concept that has just been unveiled is bonkers, Genesis has decided to trump its German foe by fitting the already unconventional, attention-grabbing GV60 coupé with caterpillar tracks to create a frankly insane mountain rescue vehicle concept. The Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept, or GV60 MIV for… Continue reading One-off Genesis GV60 is an electric snowmobile that will rescue stranded Alpine mountaineers
Volvo EX30 Cross Country EV off-roader on track for summer arrival
Volvo revealed the EX30 in 2023 and alongside it we saw the Cross Country variant, which showcased the Swedish car firm’s desire to take its smallest EV and tackle the great outdoors. The Cross Country was scheduled to be available in 2025 and now we can reveal it should go on sale by the summer. … Continue reading Volvo EX30 Cross Country EV off-roader on track for summer arrival
Next-generation Range Rover Velar will get a “more intelligent driving experience”
Range Rover’s upcoming fleet of all-electric vehicles is coming into clearer view as more software information is revealed for the upcoming Velar replacement. A new EV will arrive in 2026 to take the mid-size luxury SUV’s spot in Range Rover’s line up, and JLR says it will “deliver a smarter and more intelligent driving experience”. … Continue reading Next-generation Range Rover Velar will get a “more intelligent driving experience”
Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495
The Frontera Hybrid features a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, backed up by a small 28bhp electric motor integrated into the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This operates off a 48V electrical system, but isn’t capable of running for long stretches without the petrol engine. This powertrain comes with either 99bhp and 205Nm of torque or 136bhp and… Continue reading Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495
Best new car deals: fifteen super offers available right now
HP agreements are secured against the vehicle, so tend to offer more attractive interest rates than those offered with unsecured bank loans, for example. Cash, cards & loans The days of cash being king are long gone in the new-car market and you may find the deals offered via this purchase method are less attractive… Continue reading Best new car deals: fifteen super offers available right now
Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan
Stellantis – parent company of Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall – will set out a plan to boost its hybrid offering over the coming months, with European boss Jean-Philippe Imparato refusing to bet heavily on EVs as customer appetite continues to stagnate. Imparato said the one thing he won’t do this year… Continue reading Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan