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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
Renault Z41 record car front 3/4 view

Renault to attempt electric record

Renault has revealed a high tech electric car the rekindles it record-breaking spirit.
Published 30 January 2025
BMW M3 CS Touring

BMW unveils 542bhp M3 CS Touring

BMW has revealed what must be one of the final derivatives of the current-generation M3/M4 family, the new M3 CS Touring.
Published 29 January 2025
BMW iX

Updated BMW iX gets 426-mile range

BMW has revealed a raft of updates for the iX as part of its mid-life update, including increased range and power.
Published 28 January 2025
Sunday Times Driving Car Clinic: Insurance premium increase after removing a named driver from the policy

Six in 10 don't understand insurance excesses

New research shows that six in ten UK drivers are unsure about how insurance excesses work.
Published 28 January 2025
Drug driving

Half of stopped drivers fail roadside drug test

Figures show one in two drivers stopped on suspicion of drug driving fail roadside tests.
Published 23 January 2025
Coronavirus: driver behaviour deteriorates on empty roads

Professions most likely to speed revealed

New data from MoneySuperMarket has revealed which professionals are most likely to be caught speeding or convicted of a driving offence.
Published 21 January 2025
Renault Clio E-Tech Hybrid

Best 'self-charging' hybrids to buy 2025

Looking for a hybrid that you don’t have to plug in? We’ve chosen the best of the 2025 crop.
Published 16 January 2025
Pothole-related breakdowns increase due to winter storms

Fewer pothole-damaged cars but repair costs rise

Pothole Partnership highlights potential benefits of £1.6bn of road-repair funding.
Published 15 January 2025
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

New Aston Vantage Roadster unveiled

Aston Martin fills in product gap with new 202mph Vantage Roadster convertible.
Published 15 January 2025
Mazda 6e studio

New Mazda6e takes on Tesla Model 3

Mazda has unveiled its new Mazda 6e electric hatchback saloon (aka fastback) at the Brussels Motor Show.
Published 11 January 2025