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New DS 7 loses Crossback name, gains tech

The DS 7 has been given a substantial overhaul, losing the Crossback moniker in the process. The new DS 7 is sleeker and chic-er, but also comes with a choice...

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  UK fuel price crisis: Prices nearing £2 per litre, but there could be a respite soon

  The cost of UK petrol and diesel continues to rise alarmingly. With the average car now costing more than £100 to fill up, and pump prices are getting ever close...

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  The Plug-in Car Grant has been scrapped with immediate effect

  The government has closed the Plug-in Car Grant scheme, as sales of electric cars continue to accelerate following 2020’s announcement that it will end the sale of all new petrol-...

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  Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK

  We’ve listed the 10 best-selling cars in the UK from May 2022, in order of increasing popularity, according to the latest official sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers...

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  New Mercedes GLC turns up the tech for 2022

  Mercedes-Benz has updated its popular GLC SUV with a fresh look, new engine range and a wide array of the latest technology. It’s a model that it’s crucial for Mercedes to...

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  How war in Ukraine is lengthening car waiting lists

  In times of peace, both Russia and Ukraine play crucial roles in the automotive supply chain and vehicle production. Sadly, in in the wake of the ongoing war between the...

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  New Ora Funky Cat sets out to shake up EV establishment

  Full details of the new Ora Funky Cat – an all-electric supermini priced to take on the Renault Zoe and Fiat 500 Electric – have been revealed ahead of its...

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  New 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift launched priced from £36,670

  BMW has launched the facelifted 3 Series in the UK. It’s fitted with a host of styling and technological improvements that are designed to keep the car’s nose ahead of...

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  Leasing firm offers discounted home electric charger

  Leasing firm ZenAuto is offering £350 towards a home charger for customers who take delivery of one of a selection of popular electric cars before 31 May 2022. The offer is...

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  Lexus RZ 450e: full details, specs, charging and range

  Following hard on the heels of the Toyota bZ4x comes a plusher counterpart from Lexus. The new RZ 450e might be based on the strangely-named Toyota, but it couldn’t be...

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  2023 BMW 7 Series - full specs, details and release date

  The all-new 2023 BMW 7 Series is a total reinvention of the German company’s flagship car. Gone are the days of conservative design and reserved road presence, BMW thinks...

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  Highway Code 2022: changes pave way for driverless cars

  Proposed changes to the Highway Code have paved the way for the for the introduction of autonomous vehicles later in 2022. People using ‘self-driving’ cars will be allowed to watch...

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  Next-generation Kia Niro unveiled ahead of 2022 launch

  The Niro has been a roaring success for Kia. It’s the brand’s second best-selling vehicle in the UK, trailing only the Sportage and accounting for around 20 percent of the...

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  Spring statement 2022: how it affects drivers

  The cost of living crisis and massive hikes in energy prices are the main talking points for drivers in the latest budget. With petrol and diesel now more expensive than...

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  25-year-old Euro NCAP releases first safety ratings of 2022

  Euro NCAP’s first round of testing for 2022 is complete, and the results are in as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year. With Lexus, Renault and Volkwagen achieving...

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  New rapid EV charging hub for North East, strengthens EV network

  Barnard Castle, famed for its history and in more recent years, its branch of Specsavers, has finally heralded in a new era of motoring. Fastned, the Dutch rapid EV charging...

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  Vauxhall teams up with community charging network JustCharge

  Vauxhall has announced its role as the first car maker to partner with JustCharge, a community-based charging network from the creators of the community parking app, JustPark. JustCharge is a...

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  Facelifted Citroen C5 Aircross: structured front end, better quality

  The Citroen C5 Aircross has been facelifted for 2022. This latest version of the popular French SUV embraces a more contemporary character in a bid to stay relevant in a...

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  Stellantis improves electric range of e-C4, e-2008 and Corsa-e

  Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall models built from 2022 are getting more electric range. The Stellantis-owned brands are taking advantage of small engineering gains in three areas. Advancements in the climate...

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