New cars

Geely set to buy major stake in Smart from Daimler

Chinese car maker is seeking 50% shareholding in Mercedes-Benz’s city car division, according to a British report

27 March 2019
Geely set to buy major stake in Smart from Daimler
Business

Seat to add six electrified models by 2021 after record 2018

Spanish firm targets sub-£20,000 price for forthcoming entry-level electric car; recorded a profit of £253m last year

27 March 2019
Seat to add six electrified models by 2021 after record 2018
First Drive

Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy 2019 UK first drive

Hardcore Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy gets more power, less weight and a Cup chassis as standard. Is this the Megane RS to go for?

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27 March 2019
Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy 2019 UK first drive
BMW X1 press - hero front
The X1 SUV accounts for over 1/10 of BMW's global sales
Business

BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factory

Success of X1 SUV and lack of extra capacity at Oxford Mini plant could see the German car maker move some production to Wiltshire, although BMW has officially denied it

27 March 2019
BMW plays down interest in Honda Swindon factory
First Drive

BMW 1 Series 2019 prototype first drive

New compact hatch ditches rear-wheel drive for front drive. Any car enthusiast or BMW fan worried by that should read on

26 March 2019
BMW 1 Series 2019 prototype first drive
New cars

302bhp Mercedes-AMG A35 saloon revealed

All-wheel drive and 155mph top speed for Mercedes’ hottest junior saloon

26 March 2019
302bhp Mercedes-AMG A35 saloon revealed
First Drive

Range Rover Evoque D180 SE R-Dynamic 2019 UK first drive

Baby Range Rover comes of age with improved refinement, interior and technology

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26 March 2019
Range Rover Evoque D180 SE R-Dynamic 2019 UK first drive
First Drive

Honda HR-V Sport 2019 first drive

The new Sport version of the HR-V is Honda's fastest SUV. Does that make it the family model of choice for keen drivers?

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26 March 2019
Honda HR-V Sport 2019 first drive
Red Tesla Model 3 press photo
The Model 3's European launch has been a success for Tesla
Business

Tesla Model 3 is Europe's best-selling electric vehicle

Recent arrival bucks overall market decline to lead two key segments in February

26 March 2019
Tesla Model 3 is Europe's best-selling electric vehicle
Lynk&Co 05 Spy shots
An 05 prototype shows off Lynk&Co's distinctive front-end styling
Shanghai auto show

Lynk&Co tests fifth model in run-up to European launch

Based on the mid-sized 01 SUV, the coupé-styled 05 will take on the BMW X6 following its unveiling in Shanghai

26 March 2019
Lynk&Co tests fifth model in run-up to European launch

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