Business

British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February

Uncertainty and falling export demands – particularly in China – cited as key factors

28 March 2019
British car manufacturing falls for ninth straight month in February
Business

Chinese government slashes subsidies for electric vehicles

Government halves assistance for EV buyers and doubles the range required to qualify for it ahead of 2020 discontinuation

27 March 2019
Chinese government slashes subsidies for electric vehicles
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

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New car news

alpine alpenglow hy4 front quarter tracking
Hydrogen-powered Alpenglow hypercar concept could give clues to future supercar
New cars

Alpine confirms plans for a supercar – and it is expected to be an EV

30 September 2024
Alpine confirms plans for a supercar – and it is expected to be an EV

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing