The full range of offerings for the new Lexus LBX is announced, with a wide choice of models and prices from £29,995 to £40,545. Is the new Lexus LBX a step too far down the ladder for Lexus as a compact SUV based on the Toyota Yaris Cross and likely to diminish Lexus’s hard-won reputation […]
Kia EV3 and EV4 Concepts preview Kia’s next electric models
At Kia’s EV Day in Korea, the warps have come off two new Kia EV Concepts – the EV3 and EV4 – previewing new, cheaper EVs from Kia. Kia already has the EV6 on sale, the EV9 on the way and the new EV5 following, but all are on the pricey side (as are all […]
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4Matic+ gets a mild titivation – but no more power
The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4Matic+ – the GLA range-topper – gets a mild update, with small cosmetic tweaks and refreshed MBUX. Back in the spring, Mercedes rolled out a bit of a refresh for the GLA (and the GLB), with mild cosmetic tweaks and mild hybrid engines. Now it’s time for the range-topping GLA 45 […]
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 UPDATED with more power, more range and improved tech
Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 SUV and ID.5 SUV Coupe get more power, increased range and improved tech. On sale now. Believe it or not, it’s three years since VW’s first ‘proper’ EV – the VW ID.4 was revealed – and two years since its Coupe sibling the VW ID.5 arrived. Unfortunately, both cars felt unfinished and […]
New BMW X2 and electric iX2 REVEALED – costs from £40k
The new BMW X2, and its electric iX2 sibling, are revealed, bigger in size and more expensive with a choice of three powertrains. As we said when BMW teased a new X2 a few weeks ago, the X2 has always been a bit of an oddity in the BMW range, not really a coupe version […]
Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition says GOODBYE to the ICE F-Type- with a nod to the E-Type
The Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition arrives as a limited run of 150 cars – Coupe and Convertible – to mark the end of ICE Jaguar sports cars. Jaguar news is not exactly thick on the ground as it ‘hibernates’ ahead of heading back into the market as a Bentley-challenging maker of luxury, and we hope […]
Nissan Hyper Adventure is Nissan’s second look at its future electric cars
The Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept is revealed as Nissan’s second look at future EVs, with a focus on outdoor adventure. Last week, we revealed the Nissan Hyper Urban Electric Concept as the first in a series of Nissan concepts looking at the future path of its EVs, and heading for a public reveal at the […]
2024 Jeep Wrangler gets the tiniest of titivations – and a single engine option
The Jeep Wrangler gets a few cosmetic and tech updates for 2024, a single petrol engine option, two trim levels and prices from £60,785. The Jeep Wrangler has been given a facelift for 2024, and is heading for the UK. But you’ll be hard-pressed to see the facelift stuff and you’ll be stuck with a […]
Hyundai plays catchup with Toyota and Lexus with new 5-year used car warranty
The Hyundai Promise Approved Used Car Warranty arrives delivering up to a 5-year warranty on used Hyundais subject to conditions. The times are long gone when the best you could hope for in terms of a new car warranty was 12 months or 12,000 miles, with new car warranties from Hyundai and Kia offering 5 […]
Volvo EX30 and Porsche 911 Sport Classic grab Car of the Year gongs
At the News UK car awards, the new electric Volvo EX30 was voted the Sun’s Car of the Year and the Porsche 911 Sport Classic the Sunday Times winner. Car makers love to garner gongs to proclaim their latest model as a multi-award winner, so the UK News Motor Awards (that’s The Sun and The […]