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Limited-edition Cupra Ateca bolsters line-up

10 February 2020

Cupra has announced a limited-edition version of its not-a-SEAT Ateca performance SUV.

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Refreshed Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in UK

7 February 2020

The revised Mitsubishi Mirage is now available in the UK, with pricing starting at £10,550.

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Renault Megane receives mild update and plug-in option

3 February 2020

Renault hopes to take a chunk out of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf in the family hatchback market by giving the Megane a mild refresh.

Car manufacturer news

Billionaire bails out struggling Aston Martin

2 February 2020

Cash-strapped Aston Martin has agreed to sell a 17% million stake to a consortium led by a Canadian billionaire to try and secure its future.

Model update

Updated Volkswagen e-Up arrives with more range

2 February 2020

The updated Volkswagen e-Up has gone on sale in the UK, boasting a vastly improved range as well as plenty of improved equipment.

Model update

Lotus Evora GT410 revealed as more road-oriented sports car

29 January 2020

Lotus has brought ‘improved usability’ to its Evora range with a new variant — the Evora GT410.

New model

New SEAT Leon revealed

29 January 2020

SEAT has revealed its new Leon family hatchback, which features advanced on-board technology, safety systems and a range of electrified powertrains.

UK used car market holds steady in 2019

Car industry news 16 February 2020

Some 7.9 million used cars changed hands during the year, almost exactly the same as the previous year

Private new car sales take a dive in January

Car industry news 6 February 2020

Consumer new car purchases fell by just under 14% compared to the same month a year ago, according to data published this week.

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars brought forward to 2035

Car industry news 4 February 2020

The ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward to 2035 under new government plans to be announced today.

Car insurance providers cut coverage for misfuelling drivers

Car insurance 3 February 2020

The number of car insurance providers refusing to cover damage caused by drivers putting the wrong fuel in their cars has increased considerably.

Untaxed vehicle numbers double since tax discs were abolished

Car industry news 29 January 2020

More than 1.2 million people were caught driving untaxed cars in 2019, double the figure from 2013 when the paper tax disc was last in use.

Positive end to negative year for new car sales

Car industry news 7 January 2020

Some good results for new car sales in December will have brought some Christmas cheer to the car industry at the end of another year of falling sales.

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UK used car market holds steady in 2019

16 February 2020

Some 7.9 million used cars changed hands during the year, almost exactly the same as the previous year

Model update

Limited-edition Cupra Ateca bolsters line-up

10 February 2020

Cupra has announced a limited-edition version of its not-a-SEAT Ateca performance SUV.

Model update

Refreshed Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in UK

7 February 2020

The revised Mitsubishi Mirage is now available in the UK, with pricing starting at £10,550.

Car industry news

Private new car sales take a dive in January

6 February 2020

Consumer new car purchases fell by just under 14% compared to the same month a year ago, according to data published this week.

Car industry news

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars brought forward to 2035

4 February 2020

The ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward to 2035 under new government plans to be announced today.

Model update

Renault Megane receives mild update and plug-in option

3 February 2020

Renault hopes to take a chunk out of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf in the family hatchback market by giving the Megane a mild refresh.

Car insurance

Car insurance providers cut coverage for misfuelling drivers

3 February 2020

The number of car insurance providers refusing to cover damage caused by drivers putting the wrong fuel in their cars has increased considerably.

Car manufacturer news

Billionaire bails out struggling Aston Martin

2 February 2020

Cash-strapped Aston Martin has agreed to sell a 17% million stake to a consortium led by a Canadian billionaire to try and secure its future.

Model update

Updated Volkswagen e-Up arrives with more range

2 February 2020

The updated Volkswagen e-Up has gone on sale in the UK, boasting a vastly improved range as well as plenty of improved equipment.

Car industry news

Untaxed vehicle numbers double since tax discs were abolished

29 January 2020

More than 1.2 million people were caught driving untaxed cars in 2019, double the figure from 2013 when the paper tax disc was last in use.

Model update

Lotus Evora GT410 revealed as more road-oriented sports car

29 January 2020

Lotus has brought ‘improved usability’ to its Evora range with a new variant — the Evora GT410.

New model

New SEAT Leon revealed

29 January 2020

SEAT has revealed its new Leon family hatchback, which features advanced on-board technology, safety systems and a range of electrified powertrains.

Model update

Pricing and specs for Fiat 500 and Panda mild hybrids

27 January 2020

Fiat has confirmed UK pricing and specifications for upcoming mild-hybrid variants of its Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda superminis.

Car manufacturer news

Suzuki set to drop Jimny from line-up?

27 January 2020

Suzuki looks set to take its popular Jimny off sale in Europe in order to meet emissions targets, according to media reports.

Car manufacturer news

Subaru aims for 100% electrified range by mid-2030s

23 January 2020

Subaru has confirmed a goal of ensuring that all of its cars feature some form of electrification technology by the mid-2030s.

Model update

Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS 4.0 revealed with six-cylinder engine

21 January 2020

Porsche has unveiled new six-cylinder-powered versions of its 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS models, addressing one of the biggest concerns of the 718 twins.

Model update

Bentley Mulsanne bows out with final ‘6.75 Edition’

20 January 2020

The Bentley Mulsanne and its long-lived 6.75-litre V8 engine will bid farewell to the world with a limited-edition '6.75 Edition' model.

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MG 3 range bolstered with Exclusive Nav trim

20 January 2020

MG has introduced a new Exclusive Nav grade to its MG 3 line-up in a bid to enhance the model’s appeal.

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