BMW X6M X5M static
BMW X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition will enter production in April
New cars

BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition gain 628bhp MHEV powertrain

High-riding pair become first M-tuned cars to be fitted with a hybrid-assisted powertrain

21 February 2023
BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition gain 628bhp MHEV powertrain
Alpine A110 front quarter tracking 2021
Alpine only makes the A110 currently but is poised to launch a variety of EVs in the coming years
New cars

Ferrari 458 and Alfa Romeo Giulia engineer joins Alpine

Philippe Krief has been named the French marque's new vice-president of engineering and product performance

21 February 2023
Ferrari 458 and Alfa Romeo Giulia engineer joins Alpine
VW ID3 2023 facelift front 1
Changes include a new front bumper, physical buttons and upgraded infotainment
New cars

Heavily updated Volkswagen ID 3 to be revealed on 1 March

Battery-electric hatchback comes in for an early facelift following criticism of its interior quality and functionality

21 February 2023
Heavily updated Volkswagen ID 3 to be revealed on 1 March
Volkswagen ID3 front three quarter
The ID 3 hatchback sits on VW's current-generation MEB platform
New cars

VW Group brings EV systems in-house to cut costs and complexity

Company will boost efficiency by 20% with self-built, compact systems – and hints at 670bhp sports cars

20 February 2023
VW Group brings EV systems in-house to cut costs and complexity
Volkswagen ID Buzz cliff
Around 2000 pre-orders were taken for the modern-day Volkswagen Type 2
New cars

VW ID Buzz buyers offered chance to change orders to cut 18-month wait

Those waiting for new electric MPV can slash waiting times by almost 11 months if they amend some of their options

20 February 2023
VW ID Buzz buyers offered chance to change orders to cut 18-month wait
Dacia Spring 2023 front quarter tracking
Dacia's focus is on reducing vehicle weight by only selling them with what it deems "essential" equipment
New cars

Heavy electric cars 'not acceptable', says Dacia sales VP

Romanian budget brand believes that large EV batteries – and their weight – don't make sense

17 February 2023
Heavy electric cars 'not acceptable', says Dacia sales VP
New cars

Tesla recalls 363,000 cars in the US over self-driving software

The recall affects every Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model Y and Model X in the country equipped with the software

17 February 2023
Tesla recalls 363,000 cars in the US over self-driving software
BAC Mono 2022 front quarter tracking
The ICE exemption could draw buyers away from Ferraris and towards BAC, says Neill Briggs
New cars

EU's 2035 ban exemption gives small UK sports car makers lifeline

Manufacturers building fewer than 1000 vehicles per year will be exempt from the ban on new ICE cars

17 February 2023
EU's 2035 ban exemption gives small UK sports car makers lifeline
Lada Niva Mark Key
Lada Niva dealer Mark Key is preparing to sell his final Niva, a Bronto Prestige
New cars

War in Ukraine ends UK sales of Lada Niva

London-based importer admits "genuine distress" at affairs as last ever Niva becomes available for sale

17 February 2023
War in Ukraine ends UK sales of Lada Niva
New cars

Audi TT Final Edition ends 25 years of TT production

Last ever version of coupé will go on sale from £41,910 in March, with deliveries starting in April

16 February 2023
Audi TT Final Edition ends 25 years of TT production

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