The new BMW 3 Series Neue Klasse will arrive this summer, ahead of which the first pre-series i3 models roll off the production line. The legacy car world has struggled to compete with Tesla as EVs are forced on a generally unreceptive audience by regulation, but things are now changing as traditional car makers start […]
Chery to launch LEPAS brand in the UK, joining Omoda, Jaecoo and Chery
Chinese Chery continues its assault on the UK car market by launching its fourth brand, Lepas, joining Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo offerings. Chinese automotive giant Chery already has a rapidly growing presence in the UK market, with its Omoda brand launching 18 months ago, followed by the Jaecoo brand a year ago and more recently […]
Hyundai Kona Electric gets OFFICIAL Electric Car Grant – not that it really matters
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the first Hyundai EV to qualify for the government’s Electric Car Grant, a Band 2 £1,500 grant. The Electric Car Grant has been with us for a while, with almost all the EVs qualifying only for the Band 2 £1,500 payment, and just a handful qualifying for the more generous […]
Bentley Continental GT S RETURNS – but this time with NO additional power
The Bentley Continental GT S returns to the range with a more driver-focused setup but the same power as the regular GT. The Bentley Continental GT S has been part of the Continental GT offerings since the GT V8 S arrived back in 2013, with a bit more power than the regular Continental GT and […]
Mercedes S-Class gets a MAJOR makeover for 2026
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a major makeover for 2026, with much new tech, styling updates and a new interior. It’s getting on for six years since the current Mercedes S-Class arrived as Mercedes’ new flagship, so the time is right for a new S-Class to keep Mercedes ahead of the competition. And here it is. […]
UK Car Production DOWN by 8.2% in 2025 – thanks mainly to Jaguar Land Rover
Car manufacturing in the UK fell by 8.2% in 2025 – the lowest in a decade – due mainly to cyber attacks and tariffs. 2025 was a bit of a torrid year for car manufacturing in the UK, with some particularly poor months, like September down by 27.1% and May down by a whopping 31.5%, […]
New MG 4 EV Urban joins the MG4 EV offerings
The new MG4 EV Urban joins MG’s EV offerings with new underpinnings, new looks and prices starting from £23,495. There’s no doubting that the MG4 EV put MG back on track with its budget pricing (for an EV), and MG is now aiming to make electric motoring cheaper still with the new MG4 Urban. Despite […]
MINI Countryman Electric now with ADDED range
The electric MINI Countryman E – and the Countryman SE ALL4 – get a range of technical tweaks to deliver an extended range. When the MINI Countryman arrived back in 2010, it arrived with looks only a mother could love and seemed like a step too far as BMW tried to push the MINI brand […]
UK Car of the Year Awards 2026 category winners – from Citroen C3 to Skoda Elroq
The UK Car of the Year shortlist is announced, with category winners ranging from the Renault 5 to the Hyundai Ioniq 9. The UK Car of the Year category winners are announced ahead of the Car of the Year being announced on 28/2/26, and the winners follow the ‘new normal’ of EV domination (unlike the […]
When is a Dacia Duster NOT a Dacia Duster? When it’s a RENAULT Duster
Renault launches a new SUV in India as the Renault Duster, a more upmarket model with additional safety features. Here in Europe, we have the Dacia Duster as a no frills (well, more ‘frilly’ than it was) bargain buy, probably the most impressive of Dacia’s budget offerings. Now, having not had a Duster on sale […]