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Toyota previews new EVs

Toyota and Lexus preview nine new EVs, starting with C-HR+ and revamped bZ4X

Published 11 March 2025
By James Fossdyke
Toyota and its premium sibling, Lexus, are making a real push towards electrification, and these are the cars you can expect to see arriving soon
Kia Sportage Hybrid

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2025

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2025, according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 11 March 2025
Maserari MC20 Goodwood debut

Confirmed: Electric Maserati MC20 cancelled

The electric version of the Maserati MC20 supercar was cancelled as far back as the end of 2024, the Italian brand has confirmed.
Published 10 March 2025
Electric lorry charging point

Moto plans 300 electric HGV charging hubs

Service station operator Moto says the “industry-shifting move” will provide “international trade growth opportunities” and decarbonisation.
Published 10 March 2025
Young Driver Suzuki Swifts

Young Driver replaces ‘woefully unreliable' Corsas

A leading young driver training company says it has switched to using a fleet of Suzuki Swifts as its Vauxhall Corsas were 'woefully unreliable'.
Published 12 February 2025
Kevin Griffin, MD of KGM UK

KGM boss to chancellor: Stop murdering motor trade

The UK boss of KGM (formerly Ssangyong) has pleaded with chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves to “stop murdering the motor trade”.
Published 31 January 2025
Vauxhall aims to help local authorities provide on-street charging with information and funding

Chancellor announces £55m for kerbside EV charging

Investment in EV charging welcomed by car manufacturers, some of whom need to see an uptick in demand amid strengthening EV sales targets.
Published 30 January 2025
The Ford Puma

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2024

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2024 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 07 January 2025

Car finance scandal: Barclays loses challenge

Barclays’ effort to challenge the ruling on motor finance commissions has been dismissed by the High Court.
Published 17 December 2024
Electric vehicle battery minerals

EV makers accused of poor human rights reporting

Amnesty report finds EV manufacturers need more transparency over human rights in supply chains.
Published 09 December 2024
Jaguar rebrand 'delete ordinary' brand still

Jaguar launches new brand strategy

Jaguar has unveiled its new brand identity as part of its “Reimagine Strategy”, which will see the 89-year-old carmaker shift upmarket.
Published 19 November 2024
Ford to invest £230m in Halewood plant

Ford UK staff go on strike

Over 1,000 Ford employees across Dunton, Stratford, Dagenham, Daventry and Halewood will stage a 24-hour strike tomorrow.
Published 29 October 2024
Elon Musk and Tesla Cybercab

Elon Musk shows off 'Cybercab' robotaxi

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new robotaxi on Thursday, claiming that the "Cybercab" will be produced from 2026.
Published 11 October 2024