Consumer

Councils to get power to implement 20mph and low-traffic zones

New transport minister Louise Haigh says schemes won't need central government sign-off

22 August 2024
Councils to get power to implement 20mph and low-traffic zones
Ford Mustang Mach E Rally at LA motor show front quarter
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally gets styling cues inspired by Ford Focus RS
New cars

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally: 480bhp trail toy priced from £76,790

Electric sports crossover gets rallycross makeover in pursuit of dirt-road thrills

22 August 2024
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally: 480bhp trail toy priced from £76,790
New cars

Nissan committed to EVs from 2030 despite sales slowdown

Japanese firm is aiming to create a balanced model line-up amid slowing EV sales

22 August 2024
Nissan committed to EVs from 2030 despite sales slowdown
Long-Term Review

MG 4 2024 long-term test

New Extended Range model has longer legs, more punch – and more to live up to

22 August 2024
MG 4 2024 long-term test
Environment and energy

Doubts mount over Europe's 'bogus' e-fuels exemption

High energy demand and rules around its sourcing could lead to a de facto ban on combustion engines

22 August 2024
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Doubts mount over Europe's 'bogus' e-fuels exemption
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Ford will focus on hybrid seven-seaters for the US and affordable EVs for Europe
New cars

Ford cancels seven-seat electric SUV in profitability push

Kia EV9 rival was due to be launched next year but failed to meet profit criteria

21 August 2024
Ford cancels seven-seat electric SUV in profitability push
Volvo XC90 front tracking
XC90 is due its first major styling update since its 2015 launch
New cars

Volvo XC90 facelift to be unveiled on 4 September

‘Substantial refresh’ is expected to bring tech upgrade and new powertrains

21 August 2024
Volvo XC90 facelift to be unveiled on 4 September
New cars

The most expensive numberplates ever sold in the UK

Fancy your own special combination of letters and numbers? These can be had from £325,000

21 August 2024
The most expensive numberplates ever sold in the UK
Skoda Superb Sleeper front quarter
Sleeper Edition is almost indistinguishable from the regular Superb
New cars

Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition brings 470bhp and chassis overhaul

Quickest Superb yet arrives as a celebration of the outgoing Mk3 model

21 August 2024
Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition brings 470bhp and chassis overhaul
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The outgoing Fiat 500 was launched in 2007 and fast became a hit
New cars

Fiat 500 and Abarth 595 retired after 17 years on sale

City car and hot hatches will be in dealerships until the new year, with new-shape Fiat 500 Ibrida on the horizon

21 August 2024
Fiat 500 and Abarth 595 retired after 17 years on sale

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