Premium in name, but not in price. The Volvo EX30 comes with the prestige connotations of the cool, stylish Swedish brand, but does so at a price that undercuts many of its mainstream rivals. And just because its cheaper doesn’t means that it’s lacking in specs, either – quite the opposite, in fact. Advertisement –… Continue reading Small Premium SUV of the Year 2025: Volvo EX30
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Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2025
It wasn’t just the exotics either. Throughout the twentieth century marques such as MG, Austin Healey and Triumph made hay out of the British love affair with open sports cars, when light weight and agility were key to the best performance. Nowadays, even the best convertibles tend to be considered less sporting than their coupe brethren… Continue reading Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2025
Arrivederci Roma: new Ferrari Amalfi slots in as brand’s latest entry-level model
The very tight rear seats are as before, and as in most rival cars, are only suitable for small children. Behind these, the reasonably sized 273-litre boot will swallow a couple of carry-on suitcases. If you want to fit a set of golf clubs in there, you’ll have to drop the rear seats. Ferrari says… Continue reading Arrivederci Roma: new Ferrari Amalfi slots in as brand’s latest entry-level model
Range Rover Sport SV gets massive £35k price drop as it enters series-production
When Land Rover revealed the new Range Rover Sport SV, it did so with a collection of limited-run special editions, but now, nearly 18 months later, buyers can order a full series-production SV in a whole range of colour and trim options. It starts at a much more reasonable price of £139,995, or around £35k… Continue reading Range Rover Sport SV gets massive £35k price drop as it enters series-production
New Kia EV5 2025 preview: electric SUV hopes to provide maximum bang for your buck
As well as offering just a single powertrain, the EV5 will be available in a simple selection of three trim levels: Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. While specifications are still being finalised, every model should get dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a separate 5.3-inch touchscreen for the climate controls, LED… Continue reading New Kia EV5 2025 preview: electric SUV hopes to provide maximum bang for your buck
Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports
The Ford Escort Mk1 is one of the great shapes in motoring – especially in its iconic Mexico trim. Now, Wales-based specialist MST has unveiled what it believes to be the ideal mix of legendary styling and modern technologies with the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports. The Mk1 Sports is set for production in 2026… Continue reading Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a sharp supermini for less than £180 a month
High-spec GT model Good to drive; more than 50mpg Just £175.53 a month Small hatchbacks don’t come much more striking than the Peugeot 208. The French firm’s dinkiest model is six years old now, but one look at its distinctive and upmarket styling and you wouldn’t think it. It’s a pretty premium-feeling car as a whole… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a sharp supermini for less than £180 a month
New Mercedes C-Class updates aim to edge it ahead of BMW 3 Series and Audi A5
We’ve also spotted the new C-Class in estate form. This version looks like it’ll get a bespoke set of rear lights, while the model we spied also features a sportier rear bumper and larger twin exhausts, although it’s not a fully fledged AMG variant. The interior of the current C-Class is pretty much identical to… Continue reading New Mercedes C-Class updates aim to edge it ahead of BMW 3 Series and Audi A5
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 preview: every new car A to Z
Latest Range Rover deals McLaren W1 Fresh from a 1-2 finish at the British Grand Prix, McLaren is going to be celebrating its racing and road cars at Goodwood. The big attraction will be the new W1 hypercar, which will make its public debut alongside its forefathers: the legendary F1 and the almighty P1. It… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 preview: every new car A to Z
Volkswagen Group sells 465,500 BEVs worldwide in first-half 2025, up 47%
The Volkswagen Group, which registered sales of 4.41 million vehicles worldwide in the first six months of CY2025, which marks 1.3% YoY growth (H1 CY2024: 4.35 million vehicles), has seen strong demand for its all-electric vehicles. As per the company’s H1 CY025 media release, a total of 465,500 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were delivered by… Continue reading Volkswagen Group sells 465,500 BEVs worldwide in first-half 2025, up 47%