Alfa Romeo has launched the plug-in hybrid variant of its Tonale SUV, adding to the mild-hybrid options that went on sale last year. Three trim levels will be available for the PHEV: the limited-edition, £44,595 Speciale and range-topping Veloce models can be ordered now whereas the entry-level Ti model will be out in spring 2023. … Continue reading New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595
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All-new Mercedes EQA saloon undergoes winter testing
We’ve caught the new Mercedes EQA saloon testing before, but this is the first time we’ve seen a road-registered example – suggesting development of the compact EV is well on the way. The prototype car is still wrapped in camouflage but we can already see key design details for Mercedes’ newest electric car. Technical details… Continue reading All-new Mercedes EQA saloon undergoes winter testing
“BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry”
It’s been an incredibly difficult week for the UK auto industry. The collapse of BritishVolt is the opening note of the death knell for Britain’s auto industry. Simply put, BritishVolt was unable to survive because the environment in the UK for battery manufacturing is far from attractive. The lack of government support, and therefore a… Continue reading “BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry”
Fastest accelerating cars in the world 2023
The primal rush of pure acceleration never gets old, and manufacturers are continuing to chip away at 0-62mph times to bring us even faster, brain-scrambling supercars. It’s not uncommon for today’s models to dip under 3-seconds in the sprint to 62mph, although for the new generation of electric performance cars, sub-2 second times are within… Continue reading Fastest accelerating cars in the world 2023
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks to buy 2023
Britain loves a good hot hatch. They provide fun, useable performance in an affordable, practical, everyday package. But some are better than others and you’re here to find out which are the best hot hatches on sale today. There is indeed an excellent selection of hot hatches to choose from at the moment, and our… Continue reading Top 10 best hot hatchbacks to buy 2023
New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year
The current Bentley Continental GT was launched back in 2018 and since then we’ve seen numerous iterations, such as the V8, convertible GTC and range-topping Speed – but now it’s time for the facelift. At first glance this Continental GT, undergoing some chilly winter testing, looks very similar to the current car. The previous second-generation… Continue reading New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year
New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets hybrid and full-EV power options
This is our first official look at the new second-generation Hyundai Kona and while the design may have changed radically from the original, the Korean crossover will still offer a range of plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and pure-electric powertrains. The Kona is expected to launch later this year, although Hyundai hasn’t suggested pricing for the… Continue reading New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets hybrid and full-EV power options
New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900
DS has given its DS 3 SUV a mid-life refresh for 2023, dropping the Crossback name, revising exterior styling and extending the all-electric range of the E-Tense variant. The DS 3 Crossback SUV was originally launched in 2018 as an SUV alternative to the now departed DS 3 supermini. Taking on the DS 3 name,… Continue reading New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900
‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’
You’ll have seen elsewhere the individual brands that put in mega, mediocre or miserable performances on their respective UK showroom floors last year. But it’s not just about the solo artists. The antics of the automotive supergroups are important, too. Between January and December 2022, did the largest, noisiest and richest sell the most cars?… Continue reading ‘2023 will be the year when Dacia makes a splash in the UK’
No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces
BMW will no longer be supplying police cars to forces in the UK. The company confirmed to Auto Express that its Park Lane dealership in Mayfair will be restructured, including the International & Specialist Sales Division based there that has historically been responsible for handling specialist vehicle sales. The change has been made amid ongoing supply… Continue reading No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces