General view of Land Rover cars outside the Jaguar Land Rover factory on April 7, 2025 in Halewood, England. Richard Martin-roberts | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.K. vehicle production fell sharply for a fifth straight month in May, according to new figures, as headwinds including U.S. President Donald Trump‘s trade policy hit the… Continue reading UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard
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British cars are being stolen and shipped within a day, fueling a multi-billion-pound crime bill
The theft of luxury cars is highly sophisticated and widespread, with Range Rovers just one of a number of targets for organized crime groups. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Cars are being stolen and shipped from the U.K. within 24 hours, according to a new report which found thefts are costing British… Continue reading British cars are being stolen and shipped within a day, fueling a multi-billion-pound crime bill
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 preview: all the biggest launches
Everything you need to know about the BMW Vision Driving Experience Eccentrica Diablo restomod Described by its maker as the ultimate Diablo, this restomod intends to unleash the potential of Lamborghini’s famously tetchy flagship. Its chassis has been reinforced with carbonfibre, the brakes overhauled, traction control added and the V12 tweaked with new camshafts and springs.… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 preview: all the biggest launches
Lotus mulls PHEV sports cars in commitment to ICE power
Lotus is testing its upcoming ‘Hyper Hybrid’ technology in sports cars as the company continues its pivot away from a pure electric future amid falling sales. It is “investigating the feasibility” of a sports car with the high-powered plug-in hybrid technology, CEO Feng Qingfeng said on his company’s first-quarter earnings call. Lotus reported a 42% drop… Continue reading Lotus mulls PHEV sports cars in commitment to ICE power
Genesis Electrified G80
The original G80 EV has always started behind scratch against its rivals because it is based on a model that was packaged for ICE power (even though the petrol and diesel G80 are no longer sold in the UK). That meant it lacked the handy frunk of others, its driving position was compromised by a… Continue reading Genesis Electrified G80
Mercedes EQS launched ’10 years too early’, says design chief
The Mercedes-Benz EQS arrived “10 years too early” for its radical styling to be accepted by buyers, according to its designer. The electric saloon was launched in 2021 as the flagship in a new line of Mercedes EVs but has failed to generate as many sales as its combustion-engined counterpart, the S-Class. A significant reason for… Continue reading Mercedes EQS launched ’10 years too early’, says design chief
As ADAS gets smarter, so must the way we test it
It’s one thing to load cars with safety systems such as ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), but as they get more sophisticated, it becomes more complicated to ensure they always do what’s expected. So manufacturers are turning to the most advanced techniques to validate ADAS and make it as accurate as possible. Volvo is using… Continue reading As ADAS gets smarter, so must the way we test it
Why the Chrysler Crossfire is not a dog’s dinner
There are plenty of things people can’t forgive Jeremy Clarkson for, but near the top of my list is his comparison of the Chrysler Crossfire coupe’s rear end to a dog relieving itself. He has certainly caused worse offence, but now, whenever I see a Crossfire coupe, it’s hard not to recall that unpleasant analogy.… Continue reading Why the Chrysler Crossfire is not a dog’s dinner
A Veteran’s Guide to Range-Hacking EVs
As EVs continue to gain momentum in the global shift toward sustainable mobility, enhancing their efficiency has become more important than ever. Efficiency improvements directly influence a vehicle’s range, thus, helping drivers go farther on a single charge without increasing the battery size or vehicle weight. This not only addresses range anxiety, a key barrier… Continue reading A Veteran’s Guide to Range-Hacking EVs
Mercedes-Benz May Hike Prices Again If Forex Woes Persist: CEO Santosh Iyer
Mercedes-Benz India may be forced to undertake further price hikes if the rupee’s depreciation against the euro continues to worsen, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of the company, told Autocar Professional. The German luxury carmaker has already announced price hikes across its entire model range, with the first wave coming into effect from June… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz May Hike Prices Again If Forex Woes Persist: CEO Santosh Iyer