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Kia Sportage Hybrid

Best-selling cars 2025: The UK’s ten most popular models of the year so far

Published 09 April 2025
By Sunday Times Driving
The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2025, according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
ZEV Mandate changes - PM Keir Starmer

Starmer eases EV pressures on carmakers

The UK government has announced a relaxation of the rules surrounding the sales of hybrid-engined cars post-2030.
Published 07 April 2025
How to scrap a car in the UK

Car makers' fined for not advertising recycling

Competition and Markets Authority says manufacturers including BMW and Toyota were involved in a “buyers’ cartel” over end-of-life recycling.
Published 02 April 2025
Toyota previews new EVs

Toyota/Lexus preview nine new EVs

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
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