https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comWed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-gt-is-the-most-car-like-range-rover-ever/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-gt-is-the-most-car-like-range-rover-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-back-to-vxr-glory-days/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-back-to-vxr-glory-days/ New addition to Range Rover model line will arrive as an EV, blending grand tourer style with SUV practicalityJLR has unveiled the interior and name of a new fourth Range Rover model line, to be called the Range Rover GT, which will split the difference between grand tourer and luxury SUV.
It will sit on JLR's own brand-new EMA platform, which has been engineered for EVs initially but will be used to underpin hybrid vers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-new-range-rover-gt-is-brands-most-saloon-like-model-yet/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-new-range-rover-gt-is-brands-most-saloon-like-model-yet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-turns-a-porsche-911-into-an-800-hp-custom-machine/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-turns-a-porsche-911-into-an-800-hp-custom-machine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-atlas-just-got-more-expensive/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-atlas-just-got-more-expensive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-automakers-have-the-most-visited-websites/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-automakers-have-the-most-visited-websites/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-could-return-with-even-more-power-report/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-could-return-with-even-more-power-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-the-new-dodge-charger-srt/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-the-new-dodge-charger-srt/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-gas-station-has-three-fuel-grades-so-why-does-it-only-have-two-fuel-lines/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-gas-station-has-three-fuel-grades-so-why-does-it-only-have-two-fuel-lines/ I can't afford a Ferrari Testarossa, but I'll still waste hours choosing how to specify itWhen I was 13, my IT teacher sent a note home to my parents to tell them that I'd been caught viewing "inappropriate websites" in a lesson. They were naturally concerned - what could an innocent young teenager such as myself be looking at?
The answer, to their eternal relief, was the configurator for the then]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodbye-lunch-break-supercar-configurators-are-your-new-addiction/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodbye-lunch-break-supercar-configurators-are-your-new-addiction/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-toyota-tundra-gets-an-overlanding-trim-straight-from-the-factory/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-toyota-tundra-gets-an-overlanding-trim-straight-from-the-factory/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-red-bulls-first-hypercar-had-to-have-a-v10-interview/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-red-bulls-first-hypercar-had-to-have-a-v10-interview/ It might seem as though some technologies underpinning automotive engineering never evolve, but that’s not the case in reality. On the face of it, carbonfibre falls into that category.
This lightweight stuff is made using fine carbon strands set in resin and is employed to create incredibly light yet massively strong components in everything from aircraft to Formula 1 cars. But, in fact, carb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-jet-fighters-to-supercars-why-mclaren-is-using-carbon-tape/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-jet-fighters-to-supercars-why-mclaren-is-using-carbon-tape/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-explored-a-range-extending-gas-engine-for-the-id-buzz/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-explored-a-range-extending-gas-engine-for-the-id-buzz/ To be fair, the lack of traditional family-sized electric hot hatches has been due to a near total absence of donor cars. Almost all five-door, five-seat, circa 4.3m-long EVs have bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev4-gt-review-low-and-fast-but-a-genuine-electric-hot-hatch/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev4-gt-review-low-and-fast-but-a-genuine-electric-hot-hatch/ So far we have had the super-saloonish EV6 GT and the hulking EV9 GT, but these are the big-money flagships and seldom seen. GT-ifying the smaller EV3 takes Kia’s performance sub-brand into sub-£50k territory, and as the most accessible model in the snowballing GT range, this is the one that matters.
So what constitutes an EV3 GT, beyond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev3-gt-review-a-4wd-hot-hatch-with-288bhp-for-49k/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev3-gt-review-a-4wd-hot-hatch-with-288bhp-for-49k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-secretly-built-a-truck-based-suv-it-might-do-it-again/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-secretly-built-a-truck-based-suv-it-might-do-it-again/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-the-winners-of-the-engine-of-the-year-award-does-your-car-have-one/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-the-winners-of-the-engine-of-the-year-award-does-your-car-have-one/ Fradet prefers low-mileage, unrestored cars and h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-owns-120-citrons/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-owns-120-citrons/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-official-volkswagen-museum/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-official-volkswagen-museum/ What are the key factors? Scarcity, for one, and reputation for another. If a car is rare and widely reckoned to be one of the best of its type to drive, it’ll probably reach classic status.
Beauty is another factor and so too is significance; a car that changed the game in its sector is bound to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/future-classics-that-will-climb-in-value/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/future-classics-that-will-climb-in-value/ Some make it to the end of a movie or season without a single scratch, while others are rolled down cliffs, blown up or piled into walls at speed, evoking the question “did they use a real car?” (and often destroy a large amount of money) Or was it a replica? Or some other type of car, different from the real thing?
Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell whether the car used was real or fake, but in this gallery, we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/screen-star-cars-which-were-real-and-which-were-fake/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/screen-star-cars-which-were-real-and-which-were-fake/ All of which makes judging the success of Genesis quite difficult. It's now five years since Hyundai's premium brand launched in the UK, but rather than a brand with five years of exper]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-genesis-a-success-it-depends-how-you-judge-a-premium-brand/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-genesis-a-success-it-depends-how-you-judge-a-premium-brand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-maybach-gls-debuts-with-more-power-better-style/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-maybach-gls-debuts-with-more-power-better-style/ "We will continue to offer the 208 in its current form to cover the part of the market that will still not be EV and will still require some ICE or hybrid solutions," he s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-powered-peugeot-208-to-remain-on-sale-past-2030/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-powered-peugeot-208-to-remain-on-sale-past-2030/ Earlier this month, the Transport Select Committee invited road safety experts to discuss evidence about 20mph limits and explore whether England should follow Wales in reducing the standard restricted speed l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-weigh-20mph-limit-for-england-as-motoring-groups-hit-back/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-weigh-20mph-limit-for-england-as-motoring-groups-hit-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wont-fight-us-ban-effectively-ending-its-american-future/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wont-fight-us-ban-effectively-ending-its-american-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-maybach-gls-shows-its-face-for-the-first-time/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-maybach-gls-shows-its-face-for-the-first-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-every-nissan-brake-caliper-color-means/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-every-nissan-brake-caliper-color-means/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-says-theres-room-for-a-smaller-ev/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-says-theres-room-for-a-smaller-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-official-a-legendary-honda-tuner-was-bought-by-private-equity/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-official-a-legendary-honda-tuner-was-bought-by-private-equity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-and-ram-have-new-bosses/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-and-ram-have-new-bosses/ The electric crossover will evoke the spirit of the supermini in both function and form, as Audi revives the name after a two-decade hiatus.
The German firm officially confirmed the revival of the A2 at its annual me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-audi-a2-looks-like-original-as-final-shape-uncovered/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-audi-a2-looks-like-original-as-final-shape-uncovered/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-mclaren-really-bringing-back-the-manual-gearbox/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-mclaren-really-bringing-back-the-manual-gearbox/ The Polestar 2 might look like a high-riding saloon but it's not. It's actually a hatchback, so it's more practical than its closest rival, the Tesla Model 3, yet sleeker and more handsome than a Model Y.
Buyers here have certainly cottoned on to this Scandi-chic EV's charms, to the extent that the UK is its largest market. As a result, there is an abundance of used examples, starting f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-2-used-buying-guide-400-miles-of-range-for-20k/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-2-used-buying-guide-400-miles-of-range-for-20k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-spied-with-license-plate-dangling-from-the-rear/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-spied-with-license-plate-dangling-from-the-rear/ The replacement for Smart's signature model, the Fortwo, marks the brand's return to its roots after launching a range of electric crossovers – including the #5, its largest model yet.
Due in UK dealerships next year, it has been designed to offer what Smart calls "uncompromised urban]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-being-primed-for-october-unveiling/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-being-primed-for-october-unveiling/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-reveals-funky-styling-after-losing-camouflage/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-reveals-funky-styling-after-losing-camouflage/ Korean premium brand could channel 2019 Mint concept as it explores possibility of a plush small EVGenesis is open to launching smaller electric cars in the future as it continues to expand its range.
For now, its smallest is the 4.5m-long GV60 crossover, which leaves plenty of room below it.
It has experimented with a smaller model in the past with the Mint concept in 2019.
Now it's investigating future segments that it could enter i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-mulls-small-premium-ev-as-it-expands-line-up/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-mulls-small-premium-ev-as-it-expands-line-up/ Data from Epyx's 1Link Service Network platform, which manages service, maintenance and repair bookings for 4.9 million company cars and vans, shows vehicles averaged around 1.5 days off the road for workshop visits i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slow-pricey-franchised-dealers-being-overlooked-for-repairs/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slow-pricey-franchised-dealers-being-overlooked-for-repairs/ Company boss Oliver Blume came clean to staff last week about the need to cut as many as 100,000 jobs – around one in seven of its global workforce and 50,00]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/death-by-100000-cuts-how-vw-group-went-wrong-ndash-and-how-theyll-fix-it/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/death-by-100000-cuts-how-vw-group-went-wrong-ndash-and-how-theyll-fix-it/ The small (although not the smallest) crossover market is perhaps the most burgeoning of all: its population is split between internal combustion, electric and hybrid competitors, and it's proving to be a merry hunting ground for fresh Chinese manufactur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-sportage-volvo-xc40-vw-t-roc-whats-the-best-family-suv/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-sportage-volvo-xc40-vw-t-roc-whats-the-best-family-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-tiny-hatchback-is-the-best-selling-car-in-china-but-how/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-tiny-hatchback-is-the-best-selling-car-in-china-but-how/ The Jeep M&Ms are nice and I like my Polestar bottle - but gifts don't mean five-star reviewsThere’s an uncomfortable truth in motoring media that isn’t talked about very often: there are a lot of freebies going around. Some of them are necessary, of course. We can’t test a car properly without spending a decent amount of time in it, so it does mean getting a ‘free’ car for the week.
It’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-honey-volvo-blankets-the-truth-about-car-testing-freebies/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-honey-volvo-blankets-the-truth-about-car-testing-freebies/ But it does mean that America misses out on great vehicles like the B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-never-sold-in-america/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-never-sold-in-america/ Car-making is hard.Profitable car-making is a whole lot harder, and for proof you only need take a look at the failed British car companies we’re looking at here.
Some were born close to the dawn of the car, when bicycle-makers saw money in the new-fangled horseless carriage. But it wasn’t easy. Car-making at the start of the 20th century was like internet projects at the end of it - plenty tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-best-dead-car-companies/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-best-dead-car-companies/ Bizarrely, while the speedos in most pre-1999 Diablos were calibrated in both MPH and KPH, as required by law, their odos always displayed the distance the car had travelled in kilometres. That's why, when I ask Peter how many miles he has done in his, he replies, rather confusi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/12-cylinders-12000-miles-i-drive-my-lambo-diablo-sv-in-all-weathers/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/12-cylinders-12000-miles-i-drive-my-lambo-diablo-sv-in-all-weathers/ If you like extremes, you'll love Top Fuel drag racing. Some numbers: 0-343mph in 3.6sec, 11,500bhp, fuel consumption of five gallons per second... To these can now be added '60' - as in 60 years of Santa Pod Raceway (1966-2026), the drag mecca in Bedfordshire. Or is it Northamptonshire? Both councils claim it but then nothing's normal in this sport, including Keith Bartlett, the Bernie Ecclestone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/santa-pod-at-60-why-home-of-drag-racing-is-stronger-than-ever/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/santa-pod-at-60-why-home-of-drag-racing-is-stronger-than-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q7-gets-a-price-hike-while-the-sq7-nears-100000/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q7-gets-a-price-hike-while-the-sq7-nears-100000/ Crandall realised that removing one olive from each salad served to pas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stop-slicing-our-salami-the-real-reason-behind-the-ferrari-luce-furore/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stop-slicing-our-salami-the-real-reason-behind-the-ferrari-luce-furore/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-pound19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-pound19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/ And because I'm a sucker for big bits of engineering, and old bits of engineering, I would love to walk around the dam - even though I'm terrified by large bodies of water in places they're not meant to be.
But I have no idea it's there. We're about to enter the small hours, my Kia EV4 Fastback is acc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-vs-train-can-an-ev-win-650-mile-race-from-paris-to-berlin/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-vs-train-can-an-ev-win-650-mile-race-from-paris-to-berlin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-you-know-china-makes-a-beetle-clone-and-it-just-got-better/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-you-know-china-makes-a-beetle-clone-and-it-just-got-better/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-57th-recall-of-the-year-hits-288000-explorers-over-loose-roof-rails/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-57th-recall-of-the-year-hits-288000-explorers-over-loose-roof-rails/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-fords-new-race-car-fire-up-for-the-first-time/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-fords-new-race-car-fire-up-for-the-first-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-removed-the-rav4s-buttons-now-it-might-bring-them-back/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-removed-the-rav4s-buttons-now-it-might-bring-them-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-pulls-the-plug-on-its-last-ev/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-pulls-the-plug-on-its-last-ev/ The ECG provides either £1500 or £3750 off the price of a new electric car based on several factors, including the emissions from the production of its battery and the full vehicle, as well as several warranty requirements. 
The new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-500e-price-cut-to-17k-after-qualifying-for-electric-car-grant/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-500e-price-cut-to-17k-after-qualifying-for-electric-car-grant/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jensens-reborn-sports-car-will-be-just-for-the-track/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jensens-reborn-sports-car-will-be-just-for-the-track/ Speaking to Autocar at last week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, BMW M boss Frank van Meel said the division's petrol performance cars will offer manuals for “as long as possible”.
He highlighted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-petrol-bmw-m3-breaks-cover-ndash-and-it-could-offer-a-manual-box/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-petrol-bmw-m3-breaks-cover-ndash-and-it-could-offer-a-manual-box/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volume-up-bmw-is-already-testing-the-next-m3-with-an-inline-six/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volume-up-bmw-is-already-testing-the-next-m3-with-an-inline-six/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-gears-up-for-the-most-ambitious-product-plan-in-its-history/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-gears-up-for-the-most-ambitious-product-plan-in-its-history/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-reveals-its-final-w16-hypercar-before-the-v16-era-begins/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-reveals-its-final-w16-hypercar-before-the-v16-era-begins/ Peugeot will draw from heritage for a pair of era-defining concept cars and its next-gen superminiPeugeot is priming a new platform, design language and interior treatment for seven new models that it will launch by 2030 as part of a push to dramatically increase its sales volumes.
The French brand aims to increase global sales from 1.1 million last year to 1.5m in four years' time - a huge 36% increase. An onslaught]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-kicks-off-seven-car-blitz-with-radical-e-208-next-year/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-kicks-off-seven-car-blitz-with-radical-e-208-next-year/ Featu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-delights-of-the-official-honda-museum/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-delights-of-the-official-honda-museum/ Making its debut at a gaming convention in New York, the Dreadnought is named for a revolutionary British warship from the early 20th century - which tallies with its hulking, functional design and battle-ready conception]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pics-aston-martins-mad-v12-4x4-makes-real-world-debut/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pics-aston-martins-mad-v12-4x4-makes-real-world-debut/ The roles these cars played in saving their respective manufacturers from bankruptcy, obscurity, mundanity or all three cannot be understated. Here, we name]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-important-cars-that-helped-to-save-the-company/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-important-cars-that-helped-to-save-the-company/ It's also a rule today's car manufacturers and their dealers ignore at their peril, especially now there are so many new car brands tempting previously loyal customers to switch. Not long ago, motorists stuck to one brand for almost their entire lives - motorists like David Franklin, who in 2022, and at the age of 84, b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-brand-loyalty-dead-80-car-makers-do-battle-as-customers-break-habits/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-brand-loyalty-dead-80-car-makers-do-battle-as-customers-break-habits/ The GV90 is just weeks away from launch and will become the flagship for the Hyundai sibling brand on the premium side of its model range.
It will arrive at a similar time to the GV60 Magma, the first in a series of high-performance models that will perform a simi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-eyes-range-rover-with-cinema-screen-coach-doors/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-eyes-range-rover-with-cinema-screen-coach-doors/ The 33's 'few-off' production run was sold out not before the car was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-the-2m-alfa-romeo-33-stradale-is-a-v6-masterclass/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-the-2m-alfa-romeo-33-stradale-is-a-v6-masterclass/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-mercedes-executive-reportedly-said-the-electric-gt-shouldnrsquot-exist/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-mercedes-executive-reportedly-said-the-electric-gt-shouldnrsquot-exist/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-clever-new-ev-drive-system-achieves-incredible-efficiency-/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-clever-new-ev-drive-system-achieves-incredible-efficiency-/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-built-a-badass-v12-suv-for-the-new-call-of-duty-game/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-built-a-badass-v12-suv-for-the-new-call-of-duty-game/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-debuts-a-luxurious-new-minivan-you-cant-have/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-debuts-a-luxurious-new-minivan-you-cant-have/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelbys-new-f-150-super-snake-spits-venom-at-the-ram-rumble-bee/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelbys-new-f-150-super-snake-spits-venom-at-the-ram-rumble-bee/ Ford channels spirit of GT40 as it returns to take on Ferrari in top class at La Sarthe with a V8 hypercarFord is edging closer to readying the new hypercar with which it will bid for its first outright Le Mans 24 Hours victory in 58 years.
Ford announced last year that it would enter the FIA World Endurance Championship with an LMDh hypercar in 2027, and confirmed earlier this year that it will use the 'Coyote' engine fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-ford-fires-up-new-v8-for-2027-le-mans-hypercar/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-ford-fires-up-new-v8-for-2027-le-mans-hypercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-spiciest-ev-just-got-a-massive-price-cut/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-spiciest-ev-just-got-a-massive-price-cut/ Designed for the new Call of Duty videogame but revealed as a full-sized physical model last week in New York, the Dreadnought is named for a revolutionary British warship from the early 20th century - which tallies with its hulking, functional design and battle-ready conception.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-builds-mad-4x4-with-v12-power/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-builds-mad-4x4-with-v12-power/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/infiniti-is-delaying-its-600-horsepower-escalade-v-rival/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/infiniti-is-delaying-its-600-horsepower-escalade-v-rival/ Call it Charlie Watts: the first electric Bentley plays the drums rather than faking engine noteBentley’s first electric car will replace the roar of a large-capacity combustion engine with an orchestral soundtrack that uses musical instruments to mimic the character of a V8.
Rather than synthesise an engine noise like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or amplify the actual sound of its EV motors like the Ferrari Luce, the new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bentley-torcal-to-replace-v8-soundtrack-with-drums/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bentley-torcal-to-replace-v8-soundtrack-with-drums/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-single-seat-supercar-sounds-glorious-on-the-track/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-single-seat-supercar-sounds-glorious-on-the-track/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bmw-m3-will-have-more-power-than-the-gas-car-without-going-overboard/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bmw-m3-will-have-more-power-than-the-gas-car-without-going-overboard/ Oxfordshire-based Jensen International Automotive, which has previously created a series of restomods of the original Interceptor and FF, said the GTX is an all-new creation.
It will effectively serve as an extreme statement of intent for a range of other derivatives of the new In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-jensen-interceptor-gtx-to-be-wild-track-only-special/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-jensen-interceptor-gtx-to-be-wild-track-only-special/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-toyota-is-already-testing-a-hotter-gr-gt-supercar/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-toyota-is-already-testing-a-hotter-gr-gt-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/edsel-the-story-behind-the-disaster/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/edsel-the-story-behind-the-disaster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-sport-is-going-electric-first-look/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-sport-is-going-electric-first-look/ Announced during last year’s Autumn Budget, Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is set to introduce a 3p-per-mile charge for all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/eved-to-block-lower-paid-workers-from-salary-sacrifice-schemes/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/eved-to-block-lower-paid-workers-from-salary-sacrifice-schemes/ Now I'm driving a late-stage prototype of the slightly smaller Range Rover Sport EV around a circuit with some obstacles ahead of a supposedly immi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-range-rover-sport-electric-is-great-without-the-v8/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-range-rover-sport-electric-is-great-without-the-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-it-finally-gave-the-m2-all-wheel-drive/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-it-finally-gave-the-m2-all-wheel-drive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-could-bring-back-sedans-and-wagons-after-all-report/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-could-bring-back-sedans-and-wagons-after-all-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgans-best-performance-car-is-coming-to-america-without-an-important-feature/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgans-best-performance-car-is-coming-to-america-without-an-important-feature/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-wont-follow-ferrari-with-simulated-manuals/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-wont-follow-ferrari-with-simulated-manuals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-still-buy-a-honda-fit-in-japan-for-super-cheap/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-still-buy-a-honda-fit-in-japan-for-super-cheap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-tells-us-the-craziest-things-its-ever-put-in-a-car/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-tells-us-the-craziest-things-its-ever-put-in-a-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-you-5500-reasons-to-buy-a-new-charger-sixpack/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-you-5500-reasons-to-buy-a-new-charger-sixpack/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-swears-it-isnt-cancelling-its-ev-sports-car/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-swears-it-isnt-cancelling-its-ev-sports-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wed-rebody-the-whole-car-hennessey-says-anything-is-possible-with-its-new-one-off-division/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wed-rebody-the-whole-car-hennessey-says-anything-is-possible-with-its-new-one-off-division/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider-driven-a-1036bhp-top-down-triumph/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider-driven-a-1036bhp-top-down-triumph/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-loving-the-luce-haters/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-loving-the-luce-haters/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-beetle-story/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-beetle-story/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-new-id-cross-is-its-cheapest-electric-suv-yet/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-new-id-cross-is-its-cheapest-electric-suv-yet/ A sibling to the ID Polo, Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq, the ID Cross is the fourth EV based on the Volkswagen Group's new MEB+ platform - a stripped-back version of the architecture that underpins the larger ID 3 and ID 4.
I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-cross-revealed-as-271-mile-renault-4-rival/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-cross-revealed-as-271-mile-renault-4-rival/ Although the prototype's rear end is disguised, it appears to be longer than the i3 saloon, with a sloped roofline. 
The new images come after a silhouette of the i3 Touring was shown during the saloon's unveiling.
"Business customers and f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-i3-touring-estate-breaks-cover/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-i3-touring-estate-breaks-cover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-altima-isnt-dead-yet-update/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-altima-isnt-dead-yet-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-is-finally-killing-the-altima/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-is-finally-killing-the-altima/ China's best-selling car, the EX2 is a small electric hatchback. It's the third model the Chinese brand has launched here, after the EX5 EV and Starray PHEV.
Sales will begin next month, with three specifications on offer: Pro (&poun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2-chinas-best-selling-car-brings-155-mile-range-for-pound21k/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2-chinas-best-selling-car-brings-155-mile-range-for-pound21k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-lfa-returns-in-2027-minus-the-v10-engine/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-lfa-returns-in-2027-minus-the-v10-engine/ Yet since being subsumed into the sprawling Stellantis empire in 2021, Jeep’s fortunes on this side of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-compass-4xe-electric-off-roader-isnt-just-a-peugeot-in-cowboy-boots/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-compass-4xe-electric-off-roader-isnt-just-a-peugeot-in-cowboy-boots/ Scratch the surface of the Toyota Automobile Museum, and you'll find far more than just a collection of old Toyotas...The museum, a few miles outside of the city of Nagoya and just 100 minutes by Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Tokyo, celebrates the worldwide history of the automobile and its culture.
Featuring cars from Europe, the US and Japan, the attractions are displayed in a timeline de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-toyota-museum-and-its-not-just-toyotas/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-toyota-museum-and-its-not-just-toyotas/ Out went the straight lines and sharp edges of the ‘70s and ‘80s, in came sleeker, aerodynamic and bulbous designs. And the decade also brought in widespread use of fuel injection, which greatly boosted reliability; arguably ‘most cars became pretty good’ on that front for the first time in the decade. And some got the cre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forgotten-cars-of-the-1990s/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forgotten-cars-of-the-1990s/ The GR GT – named for Toyota's Gazoo Racing performance division – is described as having been conceived as a "road-legal race car". Indeed, the road-going and GT3-spec racing versions have been revealed simultaneously, reflec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-lowdown-on-toyota-gr-gt-641bhp-v8-supercar-lands-in-uk/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-lowdown-on-toyota-gr-gt-641bhp-v8-supercar-lands-in-uk/ The pair made appearances at the Fuji 24 Hours Race in Japan and prior to the Le Mans 24 Hours respectively. Both are ICE-powered but fuelled by liquid hydrogen as part of Toyota’s research into developing the use of hydrogen fuel, which has been ongoing since the FCEV-1 hy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-pump-tech-could-be-key-to-hydrogen-combustion-practicality/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-pump-tech-could-be-key-to-hydrogen-combustion-practicality/ The enormous number of CEO replacements at global car makers over the past year share a common thread: once installed, they have invariably started chopping.
Between them, this new crew - let's call them Generation Axe - have written off investments worth more than £26 billion as they delete models, electric platfor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/generation-axe-why-new-wave-of-ceos-is-chopping-investments/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/generation-axe-why-new-wave-of-ceos-is-chopping-investments/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-this-new-1070-hp-v12-come-to-life/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-this-new-1070-hp-v12-come-to-life/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-grand-tour-returns-in-september-with-three-new-hosts/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-grand-tour-returns-in-september-with-three-new-hosts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-wild-new-v10-off-road-supercar-is-coming-from-rezvani/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-wild-new-v10-off-road-supercar-is-coming-from-rezvani/ The Treasury has confirmed fleet-focused changes to the incoming pay-per-mile tax for electric cars following warnings that the system was complex enough to risk a £260 million annual compliance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prepare-for-more-work-fleet-bosses-told-as-eved-is-confirmed/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prepare-for-more-work-fleet-bosses-told-as-eved-is-confirmed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-engine-runs-on-methanol-and-could-give-evs-a-boost/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-engine-runs-on-methanol-and-could-give-evs-a-boost/ As miserable teen Erica munches through a tray of brownies after being dumped by her boyfriend, her mum attempts to lighten the mood by suggesting that she go on a date with another chap called Bruce, who she says "drives a way cooler car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-had-99-problems-but-it-never-made-a-boring-car/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-had-99-problems-but-it-never-made-a-boring-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-teases-new-crossover-no-still-not-the-stelvio/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-teases-new-crossover-no-still-not-the-stelvio/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-ls-refuses-to-die/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-ls-refuses-to-die/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/unexpected-isnt-over-lamborghini-hints-at-more-sterrato-models/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/unexpected-isnt-over-lamborghini-hints-at-more-sterrato-models/ The image showcases the rear flank of the car, with a new and sharper rear light design and a scalloped wing. This suggest it could have a more rakish, coupé-like roofline than the upright Tonale.
The new car, which has yet to be named, will be one of two Alfa Romeo models in the C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-alfa-romeo-tonale-replacement-due-in-2028/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-alfa-romeo-tonale-replacement-due-in-2028/ The major difference between the Leaf-based taxis and regular retail Leafs is that Nissan is developing fully redundant systems for the robotaxi versions. This is a wid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaf-it-alone-inside-nissans-self-driving-tokyo-taxi/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaf-it-alone-inside-nissans-self-driving-tokyo-taxi/ Making its UK debut at the Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament over the weekend, the Box Buggy is the work of Genesis design chief Luc Donckerwolke and a small team of the Korean brand's designers.
It was first shown at the Le Mans 24 Hours last month, where it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-box-buggy-is-a-quad-motor-luxury-ev-for-the-golf-course/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-box-buggy-is-a-quad-motor-luxury-ev-for-the-golf-course/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-audi-is-making-an-rs-model-its-never-offered-before/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-audi-is-making-an-rs-model-its-never-offered-before/ The pancake-shaped axial-flux design is much more compact and power-dense than the drum-like radial-flux design that's commonly used in today’s electric and hybrid cars. 
Horse claims its motor is 46% shorter than a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-extender-hybrid-uses-supercar-tech-for-efficiency-boost/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-extender-hybrid-uses-supercar-tech-for-efficiency-boost/ Chinese-market Tesla Model 3 rival and Touareg-sized SUV could fill capacity at VW's German plantsVolkswagen is studying plans to produce its Chinese-developed EVs at under-utilised German factories as part of a wider effort to increase production, safeguard jobs and make better use of manufacturing capacity.
The proposal, reportedly backed by the German state of Lower Saxony, Volkswagen's second-largest shareho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-build-its-chinese-saloons-and-suvs-in-europe/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-build-its-chinese-saloons-and-suvs-in-europe/ "[The 356's] extremely low build and smooth lines, apart from its being the first German car to be shown at Earls Court since the war, should arouse considerable interest," commented Autocar. "This beautifully streamlined, high-performance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/when-car-production-was-restricted-and-reselling-banned/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/when-car-production-was-restricted-and-reselling-banned/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-electric-bmw-m3-will-wear-the-same-badge-as-its-gas-sibling/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-electric-bmw-m3-will-wear-the-same-badge-as-its-gas-sibling/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-internal-memo-reportedly-calls-for-doubling-layoffs/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-internal-memo-reportedly-calls-for-doubling-layoffs/ But sadly we’ll never be going back. Within a few years of our visit the place closed down, after the owner decided he wanted to do something else with the land. However, rather than simply cube everything (which is so often the case in these instances) he held a no-reserve auction, with anything not finding a buyer being fed to the crush]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-gems-of-roswell-new-mexico/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-gems-of-roswell-new-mexico/ Volvo for one reckons it has, praising its system for boosting private sales (the most valuable sales) in the UK by 21% in the first six months of this year.
Direct sales were popularised by Tesla and eagerly rolled out by other brands starting around 2022, as manufacturers looked to cut their distribution cos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/agency-model-why-some-car-makers-stuck-with-tricky-direct-sales/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/agency-model-why-some-car-makers-stuck-with-tricky-direct-sales/ UK boss David Kateley, who took over in January last year, has refocused the company's strategy under the mandate's influence. The firm is pushing sales of the eVitara, Suzuki's fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/suzuki-to-take-on-twingo-in-2027-with-sub-20k-city-ev/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/suzuki-to-take-on-twingo-in-2027-with-sub-20k-city-ev/ The new rival for the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has now been spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with production-ready bodywork, showcasing how it has been transformed from a rakish saloon into a more conventional SUV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-4-suv-almost-ready-for-2-september-reveal/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-4-suv-almost-ready-for-2-september-reveal/ I don't like to brag, but I reckon I could currently be the most knowledgeable and experienced person in the UK on the subject of small electric Renaults. Perhaps excluding the people who sell them.
Not only have I recently swapped an Alpine A290 for its Renault 4 relation, but my partner and I have also just taken delivery of a new Renault 5 – giving me valuable lived experience of each of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ive-got-a-renault-4-and-a-renault-5-ndash-which-should-you-choose/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ive-got-a-renault-4-and-a-renault-5-ndash-which-should-you-choose/ The new rival for the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has now been spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with production-ready bodywork, showcasing how it has been transformed from a rakish saloon into a more conventional SUV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-polestar-4-suv-breaks-cover-ahead-of-september-debut/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-polestar-4-suv-breaks-cover-ahead-of-september-debut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-cars-that-arent-as-good-as-you-think/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-cars-that-arent-as-good-as-you-think/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-10-fastest-cars-at-goodwood-this-year/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-10-fastest-cars-at-goodwood-this-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/roush-built-the-v8-powered-ram-the-rho-should-have-been/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/roush-built-the-v8-powered-ram-the-rho-should-have-been/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-need-for-speed-franchise-may-be-on-life-support/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-need-for-speed-franchise-may-be-on-life-support/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slate-lets-you-pick-a-color-straight-from-the-crayola-crayon-box/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slate-lets-you-pick-a-color-straight-from-the-crayola-crayon-box/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-300000-honda-odyssey-minivans-have-backup-camera-issues/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-300000-honda-odyssey-minivans-have-backup-camera-issues/ But whil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-egv70-the-luxury-suv-that-has-to-be-your-next-company-car/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-egv70-the-luxury-suv-that-has-to-be-your-next-company-car/ We saw established firms leaning ever further into their heritage beside the ever-growing confidence]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-noise-vs-real-v12s-goodwood-highlights-performance-ev-problem/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-noise-vs-real-v12s-goodwood-highlights-performance-ev-problem/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-bz4x-touring/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-bz4x-touring/ This retirement follows Porsche's acknowledgement that it underestimated continuing demand for the 11-year-old SUV, having originally expected buyers to migrate to the all-new Macan Electric.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-porsche-macan-retiring-this-month-ndash-two-years-before-successors-launch/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-porsche-macan-retiring-this-month-ndash-two-years-before-successors-launch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jetta-and-taycan-among-10-cars-facing-the-axe-at-vw-group-report/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jetta-and-taycan-among-10-cars-facing-the-axe-at-vw-group-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-group-boss-admits-the-real-problem-its-cars-arent-profitable-enough/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-group-boss-admits-the-real-problem-its-cars-arent-profitable-enough/ These companies have not only sculpted the nation's economic landscape but have also significantly influenced global automotive trends. We've decided to take a look at some of their biggest success stories with a list of the best-selling American-made automobil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-selling-american-cars-of-all-time/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-selling-american-cars-of-all-time/ You might not have heard of it, but R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-1980s-cars-that-youve-probably-forgotten-about/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-1980s-cars-that-youve-probably-forgotten-about/ With the compact SUV recently entering its third generation, this is a good time to consider the appeal of the Mk2 - which represents the opportunity to bag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q3-used-buying-guide-10000-for-a-more-practical-a3/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q3-used-buying-guide-10000-for-a-more-practical-a3/ Ford, Peugeot and Volvo were among the raft of mainstream names doing a roaring trade in handsome two-door cars at accessible prices. And in very lurid colours. Today, the picture looks decidedly different and not merely because the trio we have here are all painted various shades of grey.
A headcount outside of the sub-£100k sports]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-happened-to-coups-mercedes-cle-vs-bmw-i4-vs-audi-q5/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-happened-to-coups-mercedes-cle-vs-bmw-i4-vs-audi-q5/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-street-legal/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-street-legal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-a-street-legal/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-a-street-legal/ He says that it and the technically related 124 can suffer failure of the so-called spherical bushes in their rear hubs, one hub per corner. There are multiple bushes in each hub and it takes only the failure of one, usually detected at the MOT tes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-buy-a-mazda-mx-5-when-you-can-have-an-abarth-124-instead/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-buy-a-mazda-mx-5-when-you-can-have-an-abarth-124-instead/ Pre-war Citroëns, post-war American land yachts, one-off concept cars, chrome-covered road-hog motorcycles, supercars, movie tribute cars and more. It's a joyously assorted mix.
Then there are the pick-up trucks – lots of pick-up trucks, act]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-ferrari-296-speciale-into-the-chaos-of-the-le-mans-parade/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-ferrari-296-speciale-into-the-chaos-of-the-le-mans-parade/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-packs-a-naturally-aspirated-v8-and-a-manual-transmission/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-packs-a-naturally-aspirated-v8-and-a-manual-transmission/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/travis-pastrana-drifts-his-way-up-goodwood-in-a-670-horsepower-subaru-video/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/travis-pastrana-drifts-his-way-up-goodwood-in-a-670-horsepower-subaru-video/ I explain that it did, and it was kinda like a GT3 but with a Turbo engine, but you can't buy one at the moment; and that there is, or was, actually also a GT3 RS, but you can't get that right now eith]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/carrera-turbo-s-gt3-making-sense-of-the-911-line-up/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/carrera-turbo-s-gt3-making-sense-of-the-911-line-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-and-jaguar-type-01-storm-goodwood-the-internet-reacts/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-and-jaguar-type-01-storm-goodwood-the-internet-reacts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-the-2026-goodwood-festival-of-speed-live/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-the-2026-goodwood-festival-of-speed-live/ A focal point to gath]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/denza-z-driven-first-taste-of-chinas-pound173k-1584bhp-911-rival/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/denza-z-driven-first-taste-of-chinas-pound173k-1584bhp-911-rival/ Within five years, it had hit the jackpot, creating the most important, and for a long time the best-selling, car in history. Today, it remains one of the largest manufacturers in the world, and one that has ingrained itself into the culture of countries other than America like few other foreign firms.
This would]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-made-by-ford/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-made-by-ford/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/photos-the-worlds-strangest-car-collection/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/photos-the-worlds-strangest-car-collection/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-longest-living-car-engines/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-longest-living-car-engines/ There has been an Alpina B3 for every generation of BMW 3 Series, with the tuning firm adding more than a s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-german-cars-ever-made/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-german-cars-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ceo-still-isnt-satisfied-with-brand-quality/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ceo-still-isnt-satisfied-with-brand-quality/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-avenger-electric/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:03:22 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-avenger-electric/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-new-models-are-carrying-it-through-2026/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-new-models-are-carrying-it-through-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-maserati-project-gt4-is-the-race-car-you-didnt-expect/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-maserati-project-gt4-is-the-race-car-you-didnt-expect/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-recalls-463000-suvs-a-second-time-for-seat-motor-fires/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-recalls-463000-suvs-a-second-time-for-seat-motor-fires/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-v12-ferrari-based-shooting-brake-is-a-glass-masterpiece/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-v12-ferrari-based-shooting-brake-is-a-glass-masterpiece/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-why-volkswagen-group-is-in-trouble-again/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-why-volkswagen-group-is-in-trouble-again/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/us-drivers-are-staying-away-from-premium-gas-due-to-high-prices/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/us-drivers-are-staying-away-from-premium-gas-due-to-high-prices/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-the-x5-isnt-more-off-road-focused/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-the-x5-isnt-more-off-road-focused/ Some of the world’s most anticipated new cars have descended on West Sussex, offering a first chance to see them up close – and in action.
Among the highlights are the Toyota GR GT, the Alpine A110 Future – a test mule giving an initial glimpse a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-to-zenvo-the-28-new-cars-you-must-see-at-festival-of-speed/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-to-zenvo-the-28-new-cars-you-must-see-at-festival-of-speed/ The Transport Committee is meeting to discuss whether lower speed limits could be imposed as part of the government's road safety strategy - and whether England should adopt the same default 20mph limit as Wales.
MPs will quiz an expert panel in a session next Wednesday, including Transport for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-mull-new-20mph-default-speed-limit-for-england/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-mull-new-20mph-default-speed-limit-for-england/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-is-crushing-the-taycan-in-sales-nearly-5-to-1/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-is-crushing-the-taycan-in-sales-nearly-5-to-1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-rethinking-car-interiors-subtle-screens-more-buttons-better-quality/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-rethinking-car-interiors-subtle-screens-more-buttons-better-quality/ Making its dynamic debut in prototype form at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new LFA is effectively the EV twin of Toyota's V8-engined GR GT supercar.
Precise technical details remain under wra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lexus-lfa-aims-to-win-over-ev-sceptics-with-v10-feel/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lexus-lfa-aims-to-win-over-ev-sceptics-with-v10-feel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-fiat-topolino-abarth-sounds-ridiculous-but-it-could-happen/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-fiat-topolino-abarth-sounds-ridiculous-but-it-could-happen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-group-is-gutting-its-lineup-up-to-half-its-models-could-die/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-group-is-gutting-its-lineup-up-to-half-its-models-could-die/ Project F-26 – numbered for the amount of examples that will be built, at around £1.2 million apiece – is a fighter jet-inspired recreation of the distinctive 935 Slantnose of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gunther-werks-f-26-1067bhp-911-bids-for-goodwood-hill-record/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gunther-werks-f-26-1067bhp-911-bids-for-goodwood-hill-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-company-built-a-simulated-manual-for-ferraris-before-ferrari-did/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-company-built-a-simulated-manual-for-ferraris-before-ferrari-did/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-new-supercar-packs-1500-horsepower-and-stunning-looks/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-new-supercar-packs-1500-horsepower-and-stunning-looks/ The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is only the latest to jump on the trend after the Porsche Taycan and Honda Super-N, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more in the years – even months – ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/like-a-vegan-burger-amgs-ev-exhaust-is-very-nearly-the-real-thing/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/like-a-vegan-burger-amgs-ev-exhaust-is-very-nearly-the-real-thing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mercedes-amg-cla-45-is-back-and-its-electric/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mercedes-amg-cla-45-is-back-and-its-electric/ Available as both a saloon and a Shooting Brake estate, the first electric 45 model is substantially different under the skin from the regular CLA. It combines three axial flu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-is-671bhp-ev-with-pops-and-bangs/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-is-671bhp-ev-with-pops-and-bangs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ds-no7/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ds-no7/ It has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed alongside another MG concept, a plush SUV called the MG Cyber.
The production version of the Go will be positioned as a fun, fashionable model rather than a budget offering and marks t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-go-hot-hatch-previews-renault-5-rival-for-2027/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-go-hot-hatch-previews-renault-5-rival-for-2027/ Known as the B8, the mule is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-litre horizontally opposed lump at its rear - the same format as the 911 has always used – but with two extra cylinders.
Ruf claims it develops more than 986bhp and 737lb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-ruf-supercar-packs-1000bhp-flat-eight-boxer-engine/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-ruf-supercar-packs-1000bhp-flat-eight-boxer-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-next-performance-car-will-have-1000-hp-heres-our-first-look/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-next-performance-car-will-have-1000-hp-heres-our-first-look/ The new technology, announced earlier this year, will come first to the MG 4 EV Urban hatchback, and it has now been confirmed that it will then be used in PHEVs - first the next-generation MG ZS in 2027, then the MG HS and MG S9. 
In time, MG's semi-solid-state battery technology, calle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-plug-in-hybrids-will-switch-to-semi-solid-state-batteries-in-2027/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-plug-in-hybrids-will-switch-to-semi-solid-state-batteries-in-2027/ A Goodwood Festival of Speed star, the Cyber is electric and close to five metres in length - and described by MG design boss Jozef Kaban as a "dream car" for the brand.
The Cyber will perform a similar role on the premium and aspirationa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-cyber-plush-suv-concept-shows-brands-future-style/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-cyber-plush-suv-concept-shows-brands-future-style/ Underpinned by a new development of the e3 platform that's also employed by the Z9 GT, it has three electric motors that combine for a huge 1582bhp and 915lb ft of torque. 
This allows the Z Coupé to hit 62mph from rest in a claimed 2.25sec; the Z Spider that was revealed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pictures-denza-z-coup-revealed-as-1582bhp-hypercar/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pictures-denza-z-coup-revealed-as-1582bhp-hypercar/ The two-seater is due to be revealed in full next year, but the French firm has shown a first glimpse with the A110 Future running up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
That machine is a development car, featuring the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-boss-electric-a110-will-be-even-better-than-petrol-car/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-boss-electric-a110-will-be-even-better-than-petrol-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-denza-bao-5/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-denza-bao-5/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-original-porsche-macan-goes-out-of-production-this-month/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-original-porsche-macan-goes-out-of-production-this-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-killing-the-gas-macan-this-month/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-killing-the-gas-macan-this-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mclaren-788hs-is-the-final-chapter-for-three-supercars/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mclaren-788hs-is-the-final-chapter-for-three-supercars/ It's the final chapter in the lineage that started with the 720S in 2017, then continued through the 765LT (which finished second in Autocar’s 2020 Britain’s Best Driver’s Car contest) and the 750S of 2024. &n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mclaren-788hs-marks-end-of-the-line-for-750s-family/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mclaren-788hs-marks-end-of-the-line-for-750s-family/ But the advent of monocoque construction made it much harder to construct a unique car, which is why it's now such a costly business. But every so often a car maker will unveil a road-going machine that's unique, either as a customer commission, a marketing exercise]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-that-were-only-built-once/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-that-were-only-built-once/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-evs-to-keep-the-v12-alive/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-evs-to-keep-the-v12-alive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sorry-canada-you-wont-get-the-slate-truck/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sorry-canada-you-wont-get-the-slate-truck/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-new-car-debuting-at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2026/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-new-car-debuting-at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-most-powerful-v12-road-car-is-nearly-here/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-most-powerful-v12-road-car-is-nearly-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-rhino/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-rhino/ This is a very niche segment: it has only the Maxus eTerron9 and Isuzu D-Max EV or company, although the pool of electric pick-ups is set to expand with the arrival of the Toyota Hilux E]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-ev-koreas-new-lifestyle-focused-pick-up-driven/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-ev-koreas-new-lifestyle-focused-pick-up-driven/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-could-be-working-on-a-hotter-camry/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-could-be-working-on-a-hotter-camry/ This will be the UK's second PHEV pick-up, following the petrol-electric version of the best-selling Ford Ranger - which it resoundingly beats in several key metrics on paper.
The Shark gets a combined 430bhp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-shark-pick-up-lands-in-uk-with-430bhp-and-56-mile-ev-range/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-shark-pick-up-lands-in-uk-with-430bhp-and-56-mile-ev-range/ Commuting from London to Northampton in my Mk1 Focus RS, the drudgery of the M1 did not sit well with the fuel bills. The eventual solution was an original Honda Insight; a safer bet would have been to lease a Volkswagen Up, but the little a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/original-bmw-i3-is-still-the-future-and-my-dream-sub-10k-family-ev/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/original-bmw-i3-is-still-the-future-and-my-dream-sub-10k-family-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-pagani-huayra-returns-with-a-gated-shifter-and-no-roof/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-pagani-huayra-returns-with-a-gated-shifter-and-no-roof/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-cuts-nearly-100-horsepower-from-the-defenders-bmw-v8/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-cuts-nearly-100-horsepower-from-the-defenders-bmw-v8/ What are the advantages of a company car? 
You’re unlikely to get any unexpected bills. Employers pay for the car (or lease it), most of the run]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/company-car-cash-allowance-or-salary-sacrifice-which-is-best-2/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/company-car-cash-allowance-or-salary-sacrifice-which-is-best-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dacia-striker-is-europes-cheap-all-in-one-car/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dacia-striker-is-europes-cheap-all-in-one-car/ Big hair, shoulder pads, Ronnie & Maggie… and some amazing cars that often caught the zeitgeist.
Here’s the selection that we think firmly holds the hero car medal from the memorable decade that was the 1980s: 
 Porsche 944
The 924 was an important car in Porsche’s yesteryear with the company selling over 150,000 cars between 1976 and 1986 - an admirable fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-80s-cars-that-we-idolised/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-80s-cars-that-we-idolised/ The Striker is a high-riding, 4x4-influenced model that, says Dacia, combines “the qualities of an SUV, estate car and saloon”.
It is Dacia’s second C-segment model after the closely related Bigster SUV. It will b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-reveal-dacia-striker-suv-estate-to-start-under-25k-in-uk/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-reveal-dacia-striker-suv-estate-to-start-under-25k-in-uk/ Chinese firms are often accused of making losses but some, such as BYD and Chery, are generating huge marginsA common refrain about the Chinese car industry is that its firms don’t make money. For rivals, it would be comforting to know that phenomenal market-share growth among Chinese brands isn’t sustainable.
For some, including electric-focused start-ups like Nio and Xpeng, that’s true. But it’s not true for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pound12k-suvs-pound2bn-profits-why-cherys-margins-are-triple-the-vw-groups/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pound12k-suvs-pound2bn-profits-why-cherys-margins-are-triple-the-vw-groups/ More aggressive version of the cute quadricycle could boost standing with under-17sFiat is considering launching a hot Abarth version of the Topolino quadricycle in order to boost interest among younger buyers.
The tiny two-seater is part of a wider push by the Italian firm into micromobility designed to increase uptake among younger drivers.
The Topolino is classified as an L6 quadricycle, which means in countries such as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-mulls-hot-abarth-topolino-in-bid-to-lure-younger-buyers/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-mulls-hot-abarth-topolino-in-bid-to-lure-younger-buyers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-latest-recalls-affect-110000-vehiclesmdashincluding-the-mustang/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-latest-recalls-affect-110000-vehiclesmdashincluding-the-mustang/ Named Defender Vertex, it is positioned alongside the second-from-top X trim and brings a fresh look for the six-year-old SUV.
It introduces a notably larger front grille, body-coloured skirts and cladding and a subtle roof spoiler – though the spoiler can be added]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-land-rover-defender-brings-urban-focused-vertex-edition/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-land-rover-defender-brings-urban-focused-vertex-edition/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/oreilly-wants-to-buy-napa-auto-parts-creating-an-aftermarket-giant/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/oreilly-wants-to-buy-napa-auto-parts-creating-an-aftermarket-giant/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-fiat-topolino-is-americas-cheapest-new-car-at-just-15000/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-fiat-topolino-is-americas-cheapest-new-car-at-just-15000/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-is-bringing-the-tacoma-back-to-america/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-is-bringing-the-tacoma-back-to-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-june-auto-sales/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-june-auto-sales/ A variety of the world’s most anticipated new cars will descend on West Sussex, offering a first chance to see them up close – and some of them in action too.
Among the highlights are the Toyota GR GT, the Alpine A110 Future &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodwood-festival-of-speed-2026-every-car-you-need-to-see/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodwood-festival-of-speed-2026-every-car-you-need-to-see/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-range-rover-velar-could-look-very-different/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-range-rover-velar-could-look-very-different/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/photos-porsche-911-gt3-sc/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/photos-porsche-911-gt3-sc/ "The number one talking point is 'why?'," admits the boss of Porsche's GT division, Andreas Pre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-sc-rated-a-convertible-yet-still-an-epic-drivers-car/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-sc-rated-a-convertible-yet-still-an-epic-drivers-car/ "The number one talking point is 'why?'," admits the boss of Porsche's GT division, Andreas Pre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-sc-driven-legend-drops-its-top-not-its-standards/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-sc-driven-legend-drops-its-top-not-its-standards/ Sharp estate and large SUV will be "100%" Peugeot designs but won't be sold in brand's home marketPeugeot will ensure its two new flagship EVs will feel like "real Peugeots", despite being based on a platform from Dongfeng - but the striking new D-segment duo will not be sold in Europe.
Peugeot unwrapped two new concept cars at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, previewing a pair of premium-oriented large EVs to be engineered]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dongfeng-based-evs-will-be-real-peugeots-but-wont-reach-europe/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dongfeng-based-evs-will-be-real-peugeots-but-wont-reach-europe/ Sharp estate and large SUV will be "100%" Peugeot designs but won't be sold in brand's home marketPeugeot will ensure its two new flagship EVs will feel like "real Peugeots", despite being based on a platform from Dongfeng - but the striking new D-segment duo will not be sold in Europe.
Peugeot unwrapped two new concept cars at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, previewing a pair of premium-oriented large EVs to be engineered]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dongfeng-based-evs-will-be-real-peugeots-but-swerve-europe/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dongfeng-based-evs-will-be-real-peugeots-but-swerve-europe/ Paris motor show concepts will preview how French brand's past will influence its futurePeugeot will reveal two "striking" new concept cars at the Paris motor show in October, as a preview of the design language and technology that will define its future production cars.
Speaking to European journalists today (7 July), Peugeot CEO Alain Favey confirmed the unveilings and said the show cars will "show a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-to-show-future-with-two-striking-concept-cars-in-october/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-to-show-future-with-two-striking-concept-cars-in-october/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-hails-chinas-incredible-jewels-but-sees-no-real-threat/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-hails-chinas-incredible-jewels-but-sees-no-real-threat/ Before the second world war, French companies built many of the world’s most luxurious cars.Prestigious names like Bugatti, Delage, Delahaye and Salmson thrived in their home country and abroad. Profitably making luxury saloons became much more difficult after the war.
Petrol was rationed, the French economy was slow and the government began collecting a stiff tax on what it classified as non-essential goods. The class didn&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/19-interesting-french-luxury-barges/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/19-interesting-french-luxury-barges/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/baby-mercedes-g-class-might-not-be-made-in-germany-after-all/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/baby-mercedes-g-class-might-not-be-made-in-germany-after-all/ The Polestar 4 SUV will place a greater emphasis on "flexibility and practicality", the company said as it released a new official preview image, with "versatile storage capabilities for every journey".
Confirming the first technical detai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-polestar-4-suv-to-launch-on-2-september-as-536bhp-ix3-rival-2/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-polestar-4-suv-to-launch-on-2-september-as-536bhp-ix3-rival-2/ The more upright version of the Polestar 4 will place a greater emphasis on "flexibility and practicality", the company said as it released a new official preview image, with "versatile storage capabilities for every journey".
Confirming the first technical details of i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-polestar-4-suv-to-launch-on-2-september-as-536bhp-ix3-rival/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-polestar-4-suv-to-launch-on-2-september-as-536bhp-ix3-rival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/onboard-with-the-bmw-m2-as-it-breaks-its-own-nurburgring-record/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/onboard-with-the-bmw-m2-as-it-breaks-its-own-nurburgring-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-road-test-the-ultimate-electric-drivers-car/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-road-test-the-ultimate-electric-drivers-car/ The threat comes in the form of a 10% tariff on cars exported to the EU if they don’t comply with tougher local content rules to be enforced from 1 Janua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-warns-of-critical-threat-for-evs-as-tariff-cliff-edge-looms/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-warns-of-critical-threat-for-evs-as-tariff-cliff-edge-looms/ Andy Latham, chair of the Vehicle Recyclers Association, told Autocar that large numbers of cars effectively vanish once they move through certain areas of the motor trade.
"We recently completed a Freedom of Information request to the DV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/numberplate-wild-west-in-uk-as-750k-cars-disappear-every-year/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/numberplate-wild-west-in-uk-as-750k-cars-disappear-every-year/ Andy Latham, chair of the Vehicle Recyclers Association, told Autocar that large numbers of cars effectively vanish once they move through certain areas of the motor trade.
"We recently completed a Freedom of Information request to the DV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/number-plate-wild-west-in-uk-as-750k-cars-disappear-every-year/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/number-plate-wild-west-in-uk-as-750k-cars-disappear-every-year/ Series 2 of £85k lightweight moves from 2.0-litre Ford Duratec to bigger unit, promising greater tractabilityWells Motor Cars has revised its debut sports car, the Vertige, bringing a larger engine as standard and promising greater comfort for tall drivers.
The Series 2 Vertige moves from the previous 2.0-litre version of the ubiquitous Ford Duratec four-cylinder to a 2.5-litre derivative. This provides a substantial increa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-wells-vertige-860kg-brit-sports-car-uprated-with-bigger-engine/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-wells-vertige-860kg-brit-sports-car-uprated-with-bigger-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-recalls-every-vistiq-suv-for-a-potentially-dangerous-third-row-issue/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-recalls-every-vistiq-suv-for-a-potentially-dangerous-third-row-issue/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-tribute-to-the-very-beginnings-mclaren-rebuilt-its-first-road-car-to-absolute-perfection/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-tribute-to-the-very-beginnings-mclaren-rebuilt-its-first-road-car-to-absolute-perfection/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-volkswagen-supercar-isnt-real-but-it-should-be/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-volkswagen-supercar-isnt-real-but-it-should-be/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-model-y-l-debuts-with-a-human-sized-third-row/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-model-y-l-debuts-with-a-human-sized-third-row/ The Range Rover stor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-land-rover-developed-the-range-rover-1965-present/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-land-rover-developed-the-range-rover-1965-present/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-explains-why-the-new-atlas-looks-different-than-chinas-teramont/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-explains-why-the-new-atlas-looks-different-than-chinas-teramont/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-first-ev-finally-has-a-name-torcal/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-first-ev-finally-has-a-name-torcal/ Bentley's second SUV is an EV with Porsche Cayenne underpinnings and radical concept car looksBentley's first electric car, the Torcal, will be revealed in the coming weeks as a luxury SUV that majors on "everyday usability". It will also introduce a radical new design language that sets the tone for the Crewe firm's future models.
The new model, which is in the final stages of testing ahead of its unveiling on 23 September i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-reveals-name-for-electric-car-ahead-of-23-september-debut/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-reveals-name-for-electric-car-ahead-of-23-september-debut/ Combining athletic styling and exhilarating performance with a plush, technology rich interior and some of the fastest charging speeds on the market, it’s the Korean luxury brand’s best-selling m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-genesis-gv60-5-reasons-why-its-the-perfect-company-car/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-genesis-gv60-5-reasons-why-its-the-perfect-company-car/ The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a significant 11.4% uptick in registrations in June, with 213,166 cars leaving forecourts - the most in the month]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/june-car-sales-boom-but-industry-says-ev-targets-still-out-of-reach/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/june-car-sales-boom-but-industry-says-ev-targets-still-out-of-reach/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennesseys-new-hypercar-packs-over-2000-horsepower-and-a-manual/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennesseys-new-hypercar-packs-over-2000-horsepower-and-a-manual/ Skywell launched in the UK with the BE11 SUV in late 2024, but failed to generate significant demand. June 2026 was its most successful month yet, with 64 registrations – one more than it had managed throughout 2024 (6 registrations), 2025 (31) and from January-May 2026 (26) combined.
A spokesperson for Innovation Autom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skywell-brand-in-limbo-after-uk-importer-closes-doors/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skywell-brand-in-limbo-after-uk-importer-closes-doors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-kia-sportage-spied-hiding-redesign-but-the-biggest-change-is-inside/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-kia-sportage-spied-hiding-redesign-but-the-biggest-change-is-inside/ Velar will be reborn as a rakish crossover to rival BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLCRange Rover is poised to unwrap one of its most crucial models in years as it looks to take on the BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo EX60 with a sleek new electric SUV that will replace the Velar and the brand has confirmed a combustion version will follow.
The upcoming crossover is at an advanced stage of testing and is tipped for a deb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-details-on-radical-saloon-successor-to-range-rover-velar/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-details-on-radical-saloon-successor-to-range-rover-velar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-still-leads-the-us-in-sales-but-ev-demand-is-slipping/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-still-leads-the-us-in-sales-but-ev-demand-is-slipping/ After the inaugural World Cup Rally was a huge hit, the 1974 follow-up hit trouble in the Sahara desertThe 2026 World Cup is currently taking place across North America. You might have heard about it; apparently this football stuff is quite popular.
Anyway, Mexico is one of the three hosts of this year's tournament (alongside the US and Canada), making it the first country to stage the event on three occasions. The World Cup was first held in Mexico in 1970, four years after it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-disastrous-world-cup-rally-that-inspired-the-dakar/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-disastrous-world-cup-rally-that-inspired-the-dakar/ Armed with little more than stockings over our faces, we’ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-getaway-cars-ever-made/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-getaway-cars-ever-made/ An almost preposterously long bonnet, voluptuous wheel fairings, a rakishly compact cockpit of a cabin – this was rapid transit, 1930s style. Rapid, indulgent transit from eight cylinders.AC: Cobra 289 (1962)
Brawn on wheels]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-car-manufacturers-best-looking-model/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-car-manufacturers-best-looking-model/ Car adverts tend not to shout down or abuse competitors; rather they big-up the virtues of their own product. They try to sell me something: a benefit, an idea, a dream. Even if the dream is just that I too could be going surfing with beautiful companions in a compac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/matt-prior-keep-the-culture-wars-out-of-the-car-world/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/matt-prior-keep-the-culture-wars-out-of-the-car-world/ He should know since he has owned all three. Raj's current car is a 355 GTS manual, but prior to that he owned a 355 F1 Berlinetta. The sound of his GTS is enhanced somewhat by the aftermarket exhaust system fitted to it. "There's a point at about 35]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-manual-355-gts-is-the-sweet-spot-for-classic-ferraris/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-manual-355-gts-is-the-sweet-spot-for-classic-ferraris/ The car colloquially known as the Gullwing epitomises what, these days, is absolute]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-pound21-million-gullwing-in-the-worlds-wildest-classic-race/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-pound21-million-gullwing-in-the-worlds-wildest-classic-race/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/would-a-massive-discount-entice-you-to-buy-a-polestar-4/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/would-a-massive-discount-entice-you-to-buy-a-polestar-4/ Manufacturers redesign platforms to incorporate the latest advances in weight-saving materials and safety, and they tweak sheet metal to lure buyers into showrooms with the promise of something fresh.
But this story is about the models that bucked the trend, and went on for a very long time.
Volkswagen discontinued the rebo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/survivors-the-worlds-longest-living-cars/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/survivors-the-worlds-longest-living-cars/ Project F-26 – numbered for the amount of examples that will be built, at around £1.2m apiece – is a fighter jet-inspired recreation of the distinctive 935 Slantnose of the 1970s, bas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gunther-werks-f-26-1067bhp-911-slantnose-bids-for-goodwood-hill-record/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gunther-werks-f-26-1067bhp-911-slantnose-bids-for-goodwood-hill-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-vantage-s/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-vantage-s/ The i3 has the C-Class Electric licked when it came to the key statistics: official range, charging speeds and pricing (£53k versus £58k).
BMW's saloon rides on the same Gen6]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-electric-first-ride-bmw-should-be-worried/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-electric-first-ride-bmw-should-be-worried/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferraris-new-manual-isnt-what-you-think-heres-how-it-works/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferraris-new-manual-isnt-what-you-think-heres-how-it-works/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-finally-brought-back-the-manualsort-of/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-finally-brought-back-the-manualsort-of/ The 12Cilindri Manuale is the first Ferrari fitted with a clutch pedal – as well as the famous ‘canceletto’ open-gate shifter – since the California and is the first manual V12 from Maranello since the 599 GTB.
It will be limited to 1499 examples and, at €590,000 (£508k), costs 50% more than the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-brings-manual-gearbox-back-for-special-500k-12cilindri/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-brings-manual-gearbox-back-for-special-500k-12cilindri/ On 1 July, the average standard variable tariff (SVT) charged on a unit of electricity rose by 5.8% &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-pay-less-to-charge-your-ev-at-home/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-pay-less-to-charge-your-ev-at-home/ I'm uneasy with the idea of even more surveillance, yet I find myself in favour. You thought road testers were all libertarian speed freaks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/could-ai-powered-road-safety-cameras-be-a-good-thing/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/could-ai-powered-road-safety-cameras-be-a-good-thing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-has-10-new-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-has-10-new-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino/ So wrote Richard Bevir in Autocar in 1961, having himself crossed the wilderness separating North and South America, in the expectation that the Pan-American Highway project would soon be completed.
Yet even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-a-land-rover-conquered-the-worlds-scariest-jungle/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-a-land-rover-conquered-the-worlds-scariest-jungle/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-declares-this-the-first-true-electric-sports-car/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-declares-this-the-first-true-electric-sports-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6-ways-renault-scenic-is-perfect-for-families/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6-ways-renault-scenic-is-perfect-for-families/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-quietly-reveals-the-v8-engine-has-a-long-life-ahead/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-quietly-reveals-the-v8-engine-has-a-long-life-ahead/ Test mule for crucial next-generation sports car will be displayed as part of an 'Alpine moment'The next-generation Alpine A110 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in prototype form.
The French sporting brand has released the first image of the test mule that will be displayed as part of an 'Alpine moment' alongside several variants of the outgoing petrol model. 
It confirmed that the pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-gen-alpine-a110-ev-mule-to-appear-at-goodwood/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-gen-alpine-a110-ev-mule-to-appear-at-goodwood/ Finding the right car for your needs and budget is never an easy task, but if you’re lucky enough to be one of the UK’s 840,000 company car drivers then that decision can also have a massive impact on your tax bill too.
Company cars have been a top-tier workplace perk for decades. They’re a tool of the trade for jobs with regular travel needs and very attra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-much-does-company-car-tax-cost/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-much-does-company-car-tax-cost/ The original had won hordes of UK fans for its ruggedness and affordability, but it was this later iteration that really made Romania's SUV a genuine mainstream disruptor.
While underneath it was just a heavily updated Mk1, it had come on so far in terms of refinement and build quality that we gave it four road test stars and the class crown.This]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/50mpg-and-4wd-for-5k-how-to-buy-a-tough-dacia-duster/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/50mpg-and-4wd-for-5k-how-to-buy-a-tough-dacia-duster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-shutters-chinese-dealers-over-slow-sales-and-lost-profit/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-shutters-chinese-dealers-over-slow-sales-and-lost-profit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/average-new-car-prices-just-hit-a-record-high-nearly-52000/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/average-new-car-prices-just-hit-a-record-high-nearly-52000/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-it-got-rid-of-the-x5s-best-feature/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-it-got-rid-of-the-x5s-best-feature/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-sales-are-soaring-thanks-to-hybrids/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-sales-are-soaring-thanks-to-hybrids/ Indeed, some car makers are turning their back on diesel: Volkswagen recently announced that it would drop the diesel Golf in the UK, due to a lack of customer demand. 
But while the market share of diesel cars has tailed off dramatically and manufacturer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-diesel-cars-2026-driven-rated-ranked/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-diesel-cars-2026-driven-rated-ranked/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mcmurtrys-13-million-hypercar-is-finally-here/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mcmurtrys-13-million-hypercar-is-finally-here/ "Craziest go-kart ever made" is a 1000bhp, ground-hugging hypercar that you can easily drive with your friendsMcMurtry has revealed the final production version of its record-breaking, ground-sucking Spéirling hypercar - on sale now for £1.2 million as the ultimate track toy.
The Spéirling Pure is a dramatically overhauled version of the pocket-sized, 1000bhp fan car tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mcmurtry-speirling-revealed-12m-fan-car-is-the-ultimate-track-toy/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mcmurtry-speirling-revealed-12m-fan-car-is-the-ultimate-track-toy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-selling-the-same-car-everywhere-no-longer-works/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-selling-the-same-car-everywhere-no-longer-works/ The Enstone-based operation has been through several iterations in recent years, transitioning from a full Renault works entry to an Alpine team with power units bought in from Mercedes.
Next year, the team will be renamed again after a title sponsorship and investment from the Italian luxury goods brand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-will-stay-in-f1-as-gucci-deal-bolsters-brand-awareness/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-will-stay-in-f1-as-gucci-deal-bolsters-brand-awareness/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-speaks-out-on-reports-it-could-sell-some-brands/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-speaks-out-on-reports-it-could-sell-some-brands/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renaults-google-integration-is-a-gamechanger/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renaults-google-integration-is-a-gamechanger/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-boss-admits-chasing-volume-volume-volume-was-wrong/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-boss-admits-chasing-volume-volume-volume-was-wrong/ Upon its release, people laughed at the iX because of its long rabbit-toothed ‘kidney grille’ design, bizarre trapezoid front body panels and the fact that it didn’t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/guilty-pleasures-the-cars-we-have-a-soft-spot-for/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/guilty-pleasures-the-cars-we-have-a-soft-spot-for/ Rise of Chinese brands has prompted argument over how best to protect British and European car industriesHow should a country built on free trade react when its most important trading partners start erecting barriers, as the EU and the US are doing? Or when that free trade starts benefiting the importer to the detriment of its own industry, as is happening with the Chinese?
That con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-automotive-divided-over-protectionism-vs-free-trade/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-automotive-divided-over-protectionism-vs-free-trade/ New variant of Polestar's premium SUV reinstates a rear window and promises greater practicalityAn ‘estate’ variant of the Polestar 4 will spearhead a product offensive from the Swedish EV firm as it looks to overturn a financial slump – and the new model has now been caught testing in the UK.
Images sent to Autocar by reader Richard Jinks reveal a key difference compared with the existing coupé-SUV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-polestar-4-estate-coming-this-year/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-polestar-4-estate-coming-this-year/ The European city car market has all but evaporated in recent years as petrol models such as the Ford Ka, Peugeot 108 and Skoda's Citigo have been axed.
The lack of replacements has left customers at the most affordable end of the market unserved, forcing them to consider larger superminis such a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-kylaq-brand-mulls-bringing-6k-crossover-to-europe/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-kylaq-brand-mulls-bringing-6k-crossover-to-europe/ Ore Oluwatudimu, its solutions engineering director for Europe, told Autocar that fleets are no longer concerned about whether electric cars are fit for purpose but are i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/charging-complexity-risks-bottlenecking-ev-fleets/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/charging-complexity-risks-bottlenecking-ev-fleets/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-another-777000-trucks-and-suvs/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-another-777000-trucks-and-suvs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-replaced-350-employees-with-ai-then-immediately-had-to-rehire-them/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-replaced-350-employees-with-ai-then-immediately-had-to-rehire-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-brings-back-veteran-engineers-after-ai-falls-short-its-only-as-good-as-the-people-using-it-update/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-brings-back-veteran-engineers-after-ai-falls-short-its-only-as-good-as-the-people-using-it-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-gr-gt3-race-car-sounds-ferocious-on-the-track/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-gr-gt3-race-car-sounds-ferocious-on-the-track/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-just-had-its-best-june-ever-as-hybrid-sales-skyrocket/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-just-had-its-best-june-ever-as-hybrid-sales-skyrocket/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-new-chevy-blazer-demolish-an-old-one-in-a-crash-test/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-new-chevy-blazer-demolish-an-old-one-in-a-crash-test/ The last of 28,701 A110s rolled off the line at Alpine's factory in northern France today, specified in a commemorative 70th-anniversary trim. 
Overall, Dieppe has produced more than 35,000 A110s, including the original iteration – Alpine's first production c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-alpine-a110-produced-as-firm-gears-up-for-electric-successor/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-alpine-a110-produced-as-firm-gears-up-for-electric-successor/ Italian brand is mulling the hallowed name for its new city car but 'won't abandon the ICE Panda population'Fiat is committed to offering an affordable combustion-powered successor to the current Panda alongside its future affordable city car project.
While the current Panda, which dates back to 2012, is no longer sold in the UK, due to the ZEV mandate, it remains the best-selling car in Italy and accounted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-considering-petrol-panda-successor-alongside-new-sub-15k-ev/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-considering-petrol-panda-successor-alongside-new-sub-15k-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-ceo-teases-imminent-nissan-deal/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-ceo-teases-imminent-nissan-deal/ Lamborghini is vying for the performance SUV crown with the new Urus SE Performante, the hottest derivative yet of its exuberant family hauler.
Its plug-in-hybrid powertrain pairs the venerable 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a single electric motor, boosted to combined outputs of 800bhp and 737lb ft. This represents an increase of 11bhp, thanks to a free-flowing exhaust set-up and reworked engine management software.
A new Akrapovi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/urus-se-performante-revealed-as-lamborghinis-hottest-suv-yet/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/urus-se-performante-revealed-as-lamborghinis-hottest-suv-yet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-just-built-its-most-powerful-suv-ever/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-just-built-its-most-powerful-suv-ever/ It will be the third model the Chinese brand has launched here, after the EX5 EV and Starray PHEV.
The EX2 is a small electric hatchback sized to compete with the forthcoming Hyundai Ioniq 3 and Volkswagen ID Polo, with seating for five.
In China, where it's known as the Xingyuan, it's powered by a single rear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2-due-in-uk-this-summer-as-renault-5-rival/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2-due-in-uk-this-summer-as-renault-5-rival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-finest-mid-engined-marvels/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-finest-mid-engined-marvels/ Join us as we take a look at 25 of the very best in alphabetical order, as well as 5 bonus cars that had the potential to join such esteemed company, but for one reason or]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-performance-cars-from-the-2000s/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-performance-cars-from-the-2000s/ Whether it comprises Porsches or Ferraris, Jaguars or Fords, everyone has their reasons.
Here, Andrew Frankel counts down his list of cars he believes everyone should drive at least once:
50: BMW M3 (E46)
Not quite the best M car perhaps, but almost certainly the best M car bargain out there.
The last such ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brilliant-cars-you-need-to-drive-at-least-once/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brilliant-cars-you-need-to-drive-at-least-once/ Based on the current Giulia Quadrifoglio, the 5S-SGT has a carbonfibre body that faithfully recreates the famed race car – but remains road-legal. 
SGT claimed the car is “neither a replica nor a restomod”, but instead its vision of what the wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-tribute-to-wild-alfa-romeo-155-dtm-brings-740bhp/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-tribute-to-wild-alfa-romeo-155-dtm-brings-740bhp/ The exponential rise of the SUV has been nothing short of an automotive phenomenon, with sport utility vehicles dominating UK sales charts. 
Ten years ago, there was just one high-riding model in the top 10 best-selling cars list; in 2026, the same list contains seven SUVs, another indicator of this segment’s extraordinary ascension. 
When you consider their clever mix of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-suvs-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-suvs-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-cayenne-amp-cayenne-coupe-electric/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-cayenne-amp-cayenne-coupe-electric/ Diesel was long the fuel of choice for big MPG motorway work, but it's losing its place in the worldThe eternal straw man argument around electric car reticence is that hypothetical scenario wherein someone might have to leave the house at the drop of a hat and whizz 600 miles to the tip of the country without stopping. 
"Could an EV do that? No, didn't think so," argue the sceptics, who so often cite]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-golf-dropping-diesel-is-a-blow-but-evs-can-go-the-distance-now/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-golf-dropping-diesel-is-a-blow-but-evs-can-go-the-distance-now/ The Golf was one of the first mainstream cars available with a diesel engine. It was initially offered as a powertrain option in 1976, just two years after the model's launch. For many in the UK, the Golf was the car in which they had their first experience of this in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/diesels-demise-nears-as-volkswagen-axes-diesel-golf-after-50-years/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/diesels-demise-nears-as-volkswagen-axes-diesel-golf-after-50-years/ The new Landmark model reprises a name previously used for run-out editions of the Discovery 2, 3 and 4 in their final months of production – suggesting that the end could finally be near for the fifth iteration.
The new &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-discovery-nears-retirement-with-new-landmark-edition/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-discovery-nears-retirement-with-new-landmark-edition/ The move comes a day after Leapmotor slashed the entry price of its own tiny EV to £12,995, giving the T03 the cheapest car crown for just 24 hours. 
The cheapest Spring, though, is the entry-level Expression]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-spring-ev-reclaims-uks-cheapest-car-crown-at-pound11990/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-spring-ev-reclaims-uks-cheapest-car-crown-at-pound11990/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-prototype/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-prototype/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-driven-25k-hatch-could-be-another-fiesta-moment/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-driven-25k-hatch-could-be-another-fiesta-moment/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-gives-the-frontier-a-star-spangled-makeover/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-gives-the-frontier-a-star-spangled-makeover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shocker-ferraris-first-ev-is-an-instant-hit-in-china/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shocker-ferraris-first-ev-is-an-instant-hit-in-china/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-latest-one-off-is-covered-in-real-porcelain-details/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-latest-one-off-is-covered-in-real-porcelain-details/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-corvette-is-the-cheapest-way-to-hit-200-miles-per-hour/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-corvette-is-the-cheapest-way-to-hit-200-miles-per-hour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-renault-clio-renaultsport-2013-2016-review/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-renault-clio-renaultsport-2013-2016-review/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-toy-story-cars-raised-30-million-for-charity-nbspnbsp/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-toy-story-cars-raised-30-million-for-charity-nbspnbsp/ The latest iteration of Munich's big family hauler is the third model to enter the Neue Klasse era. It follows the iX3 and the i3 saloon, but while the forthcoming combustion siblings of those will sit on a different platform, the X5 is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-x5-reinvented-with-neue-klasse-design-and-ev-option/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-x5-reinvented-with-neue-klasse-design-and-ev-option/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-just-reinvented-the-x5-heres-whats-new/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-just-reinvented-the-x5-heres-whats-new/ Multiplina is a four-seat sibling to the Topolino – with the same footprint as the original Fiat 500Fiat will launch a new tiny four-seat EV called the Multiplina, which will feature retro styling cues and be around the same size as the 1950s 500, as part of its continued focus on small vehicles.
The new urban runabout has been previewed with the Multiplina Concept, shown during a micr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-channels-original-multipla-for-retro-four-seat-microcar/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-channels-original-multipla-for-retro-four-seat-microcar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/americas-most-popular-car-colors-shouldnt-shock-you/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/americas-most-popular-car-colors-shouldnt-shock-you/ Fleet management has become so complex that it’s causing staff burnout and risks a skills shortage without urgent change, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned.
Lorna McAtear, the organisation’s vice chair, told Autocar that fleet manage]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fleet-manager-burnout-peaks-as-ev-complexity-bites/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fleet-manager-burnout-peaks-as-ev-complexity-bites/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-is-no-longer-the-king-of-initial-quality-this-brand-beat-it/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-is-no-longer-the-king-of-initial-quality-this-brand-beat-it/ You probably won't be surprised to read that, as a member of the Autocar team, I have a lot of opinions about cars - but one of my strongest is about air fresheners. For me, there really is nothing worse than getting into a car that honks (no pun intended) before a long journey, and I marvel at how hanging one of these ultra-cheap dangly devices from the rear-view mirror can transform the ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/air-fresheners-the-most-accessible-way-to-modify-your-car/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/air-fresheners-the-most-accessible-way-to-modify-your-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-says-reliability-gives-it-the-edge-over-chinese-rivals/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-says-reliability-gives-it-the-edge-over-chinese-rivals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-argues-reliability-gives-it-the-edge-over-chinese-rivals/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-argues-reliability-gives-it-the-edge-over-chinese-rivals/ Protean's in-wheel motor (IWM) technology is being adopted by Renault to power its 5 Turbo 3E, which is due to go on sale in early 2027 as the first European car to be fitted with IWMs.
Protean has been working on IWM technology for around 17 years and has been exhaustively pursuing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-protean-cracked-in-wheel-motor-code-for-wild-renault-5-turbo/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-protean-cracked-in-wheel-motor-code-for-wild-renault-5-turbo/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-will-put-its-new-face-on-the-electric-a4-in-2028/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-will-put-its-new-face-on-the-electric-a4-in-2028/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-will-put-its-new-face-on-the-a4-in-2028/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-will-put-its-new-face-on-the-a4-in-2028/ The service, which is available through apps and websites including Waze, Petrol Prices and the AA, was launched four months ago. It now covers around 95% of UK forecourts, according to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/motoring-groups-split-on-whether-fuel-finder-cuts-prices-at-the-pump/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/motoring-groups-split-on-whether-fuel-finder-cuts-prices-at-the-pump/ JLR got ahead of pain points hitting rivals in China and now it is ready to roll out value-over-volume planMost European premium brands including BMW and Porsche have suffered badly in China in recent months, but not all.
JLR was actually bullish about its future in the country at its recent investor day held in June. So how did a company that has experienced well-documented problems in the world’s largest car market in re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-jlr-expects-growth-in-china-while-rivals-are-suffering/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-jlr-expects-growth-in-china-while-rivals-are-suffering/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-adorable-buggy-is-street-legal-but-costs-more-than-a-corolla/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-adorable-buggy-is-street-legal-but-costs-more-than-a-corolla/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-x5-has-a-face-nobody-saw-coming/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-x5-has-a-face-nobody-saw-coming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-recalls-96000-suvs-for-bad-displays/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-recalls-96000-suvs-for-bad-displays/ American brand rethinks its European strategy as it primes a line-up of five multi-energy models by 2030Jeep will overhaul its European product line-up with the launch of three new models in the next four years, including two small crossovers developed specifically for the region and a new large SUV co-developed with Chinese firm Dongfeng.
The three new cars, which will all be multi-energy models and ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-to-launch-chinese-4x4-flagship-and-two-small-suvs-in-europe/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-to-launch-chinese-4x4-flagship-and-two-small-suvs-in-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-quietly-announces-three-new-models-for-europe/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-quietly-announces-three-new-models-for-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-could-be-the-next-automaker-to-go-hybrid-only/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-could-be-the-next-automaker-to-go-hybrid-only/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-doesnt-think-the-suv-boom-will-end-anytime-soon/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-doesnt-think-the-suv-boom-will-end-anytime-soon/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-w1/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-w1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-worthy-p1-successor-1258bhp-rwd-mclaren-w1-driven-on-road-and-track/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-worthy-p1-successor-1258bhp-rwd-mclaren-w1-driven-on-road-and-track/ In 2016, owners took to social media to report how thieves were prising the grille badges from the latest VW models such as the Mk7 Golf to gain access to the radar unit that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/thieves-continue-to-target-vw-badges-after-a-decade-of-problems/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/thieves-continue-to-target-vw-badges-after-a-decade-of-problems/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-suggests-the-new-miata-will-be-the-last-with-a-gas-engine/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-suggests-the-new-miata-will-be-the-last-with-a-gas-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hints-the-new-elantra-n-will-be-even-wider/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hints-the-new-elantra-n-will-be-even-wider/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mitsubishi-pajero-gets-a-dedicated-off-road-screen/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mitsubishi-pajero-gets-a-dedicated-off-road-screen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/understated-cars-that-are-secretly-quick/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/understated-cars-that-are-secretly-quick/ In the motoring world, the word ‘iconic’ can mean almost anything you want it to.It could describe a car which encapsulates the history and ethos of its maker, or an outstanding model with no relation to anything else wearing the same badge. Or it could refer to something else entirely.
Whatever the definition, we believe that 50 manufacturers have produced cars which could be considered i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-major-car-manufacturers-most-iconic-model/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-major-car-manufacturers-most-iconic-model/ There are now more than one million potholes across the UK, roughly six for every mile of road, and the problem seems to be getting worse due to what experts say are the wrong methods being deployed to repair them.
In a bid to stop the rot, the government has committed £7.3 billion for roads over the next four years and is now pushing councils towards]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-got-it-wrong-why-britains-pothole-epidemic-cant-be-solved/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-got-it-wrong-why-britains-pothole-epidemic-cant-be-solved/ Stellantis, Lotus and Mercedes-Benz are among those reinstalling V8s into their line-up, and new Chinese car makers are working on their first-ever versions.
Meanwhile, the likes of BMW, Ford and General Motors are reaffirming their support for the engine, investing in new developments in r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/v8s-making-shock-comeback-as-luxury-base-chase-emotion/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/v8s-making-shock-comeback-as-luxury-base-chase-emotion/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-hottest-lamborghini-urus-debuts-next-month/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-hottest-lamborghini-urus-debuts-next-month/ For a good example, let's look at the Renault 5. The consensus is that it gets all the key features right. Much like the original 5, it's great to drive and even better to look at, but at its core it captures that classless spirit that the car always had. Just as with that car (and even more so in the modern era of PCP finance and leasing), almost a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-fiat-500-is-the-ultimate-retro-revival/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-fiat-500-is-the-ultimate-retro-revival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mcmurtry-teases-production-version-of-its-wild-electric-hypercar/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mcmurtry-teases-production-version-of-its-wild-electric-hypercar/ That's why, like many of its contemporaries, Mazda is increasingly reliant on partnerships, sharing development with Toyota and Changan. Such deals give a firm like Mazda a path into the future, but the fear is that they lose some of the individ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mx-5-for-the-family-manual-mazda-3-is-an-everyday-drivers-delight/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mx-5-for-the-family-manual-mazda-3-is-an-everyday-drivers-delight/ There was a time when it was car buyers' main concern. Now, not so much. Perhaps the popularity of PCP finance deals is the reason. With the car's minimum future value guaranteed, a vague promise of equity at the end of the term to put towards the next one and lower monthly payments than hire purchase, PCPs might just have brushed the spectre of depreciation under th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-car-buyers-should-still-care-about-depreciation/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-car-buyers-should-still-care-about-depreciation/ Retailers started offering this maker's cars only four days before I found out about it, but still.
I feel like I've failed. The car market has left a self-confessed car bore like me behind to the extent that there are not just models but now entire brands (okay, this on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-many-chinese-car-brands-can-actually-survive-in-the-uk/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-many-chinese-car-brands-can-actually-survive-in-the-uk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/christian-von-koenigsegg-says-no-to-electric-vehicles/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/christian-von-koenigsegg-says-no-to-electric-vehicles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/christian-von-koenigsegg-on-evs-and-the-future-of-internal-combustion-interview/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/christian-von-koenigsegg-on-evs-and-the-future-of-internal-combustion-interview/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-says-it-would-love-a-new-m1/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-says-it-would-love-a-new-m1/ "With the machine gun mounts - I have a couple of 30-calibre guns at home that fit them - it looks pretty serious." I hope he removes the - fake? - hand grenade attached to the dashboard when he and wife Viv pop into the supermarket.
Ian's Jeep is an early example - a 1941 'Slat Grille' (when Ford]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-85-year-old-jeep-is-perfect-for-driving-to-the-shops/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-85-year-old-jeep-is-perfect-for-driving-to-the-shops/ YouGov surveys suggest three-quarters of British people adjudge that alien life exists somewhere in the universe, while a whole third think those extraterrestrials have visited Earth at least once. Seven per cent of our population say they have seen a UFO. But I'd happily wager those figures swell at least a little in this hilly, happy valley in West Yorkshire. The market town of To]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alien-encouter-visiting-the-uks-area-51in-a-maserati-mcpura/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alien-encouter-visiting-the-uks-area-51in-a-maserati-mcpura/ YouGov surveys suggest three-quarters of British people adjudge that alien life exists somewhere in the universe, while a whole third think those extraterrestrials have visited Earth at least once. Seven per cent of our population say they have seen a UFO. But I'd happily wager those figures swell at least a little in this hilly, happy valley in West Yorkshire. The market town of To]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alien-encounter-visiting-the-uks-area-51in-a-maserati-mcpura/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alien-encounter-visiting-the-uks-area-51in-a-maserati-mcpura/ Internal combustion engines are far more complex than electric motors, and it’s correspondingly more difficult to make them produce a lot of power.As the 2011 horsepower Lotus Evija demonstrates, the most powerful cars of the near future will be EVs, but remarkable outputs have nevertheless been achieved with engines fuelled by petrol or diesel.
Here we’re looking at 20 of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-powerful-american-production-car-engines-of-all-time/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-powerful-american-production-car-engines-of-all-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/most-american-made-cars-arent-actually-from-american-brands/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/most-american-made-cars-arent-actually-from-american-brands/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeeps-most-expensive-electric-off-roader-costs-over-78000/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeeps-most-expensive-electric-off-roader-costs-over-78000/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-has-too-many-models-these-ones-need-to-go/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-has-too-many-models-these-ones-need-to-go/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-could-return-to-nascar-sooner-than-expected/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-could-return-to-nascar-sooner-than-expected/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-corvette-zr1x-is-the-new-king-of-pikes-peak/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-corvette-zr1x-is-the-new-king-of-pikes-peak/ Named the Avante in its home market of Korea, it is the most extreme example of the brand’s new Art of Steel design language yet, with a number of hard lines and aggressive angles across its bodywork.
It is slightly larger than the rival Skoda Octavia, owing to a 30mm increase in its wheelbas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-generation-hyundai-elantra-brings-striking-new-look/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-generation-hyundai-elantra-brings-striking-new-look/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-will-cut-100000-jobs-and-close-four-factories-report/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-will-cut-100000-jobs-and-close-four-factories-report/ The new take on the XJ220 has yet to be revealed in full, but a side-profile image published by Callum Design showcases a dramatically different styling direction compared with the original. 
It is notably sharper around its haunches, while there is a greater slope at its rear end. 
Several cues remain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/callum-design-reinvents-jaguar-xj220-for-new-era/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/callum-design-reinvents-jaguar-xj220-for-new-era/ The R5 arrived in 2024, and it was followed by the R4, its crossover twin, in early 2025. Both models are based on the AmpR Small platform and use Renault’s second-generation externally excited-synchronous (EESM) motors, which are available in two configurations. 
The R5 Urban R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-4-and-5-due-extra-power-and-range-in-2027/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-4-and-5-due-extra-power-and-range-in-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/japans-new-noise-rules-forced-mazda-to-quiet-the-miata/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/japans-new-noise-rules-forced-mazda-to-quiet-the-miata/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-elantra-debuts-with-a-fresh-design-inside-and-out/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-elantra-debuts-with-a-fresh-design-inside-and-out/ Razor-thin margins in this segment and increasingly costly regulations sent most manufacturers hurtling towards the exit door a few years back, leaving only a few faithful defenders to choose from today.
Toyota is one of these holdouts, and its Aygo X happens to be among the best of the breed - but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-aygo-x-used-buying-guide-the-most-reliable-6000-car/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-aygo-x-used-buying-guide-the-most-reliable-6000-car/ The i30 has been off sale in the UK for a year while remaining available in some European markets, but it will soon be axed for good – and any replacement is set to take a different form.
Asked about plans for the i30's future – following the unveil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-exits-family-hatch-game-with-no-plan-to-replace-i30/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-exits-family-hatch-game-with-no-plan-to-replace-i30/ The BMW iX certainly fits that bill: it's the biggest, most expensive car in the brand's electric car line-up, loaded with tech and intended to push BMW into the true luxury sphere]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/still-the-ultimate-ev-i-lived-with-a-134k-650bhp-bmw-ix/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/still-the-ultimate-ev-i-lived-with-a-134k-650bhp-bmw-ix/ JLR had a bad time of it in the financial year ending March, earning just £200 million profit before tax compared]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-to-move-away-from-volume-killing-fields-in-push-upmarket/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-to-move-away-from-volume-killing-fields-in-push-upmarket/ JLR had a bad time of it in the financial year ending March, earning just £200 million profit before tax compared with £2.5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-to-keep-moving-away-from-volume-killing-fields-in-push-upmarket/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-to-keep-moving-away-from-volume-killing-fields-in-push-upmarket/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-has-a-new-marketing-boss-following-the-launch-of-the-luce/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-has-a-new-marketing-boss-following-the-launch-of-the-luce/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-recalls-250000-suvs-for-bad-airbags/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-recalls-250000-suvs-for-bad-airbags/ Not familiar with the concept? It’s simple: if you had to choose two cars – one for everyday duties like commuting, the school run and shopping trips, and another purely for weekend B-road blasts – which would you choose? If you’re ever stuck for conversation with a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/video-is-the-skoda-enyaq-vrs-the-ultimate-one-car-garage/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:28:15 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/video-is-the-skoda-enyaq-vrs-the-ultimate-one-car-garage/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jaguar-xj220-is-back-as-a-gorgeous-concept-designed-by-ian-callum/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jaguar-xj220-is-back-as-a-gorgeous-concept-designed-by-ian-callum/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-is-spending-millions-on-a-new-cadillac-with-a-gas-engine/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-is-spending-millions-on-a-new-cadillac-with-a-gas-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gmcs-best-selling-truck-just-got-a-massive-makeover/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gmcs-best-selling-truck-just-got-a-massive-makeover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-cant-sell-cars-in-the-us-anymore/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-cant-sell-cars-in-the-us-anymore/ According to RAC data, petrol currently costs around 156p per litre in the UK, compared with roughly 136p in Cyprus, 130p in Spain and 116p in Malta.
Drivers don’t have to refuel too many times before the difference starts hitting their wallets. According to the RAC, filling a 55-litr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-do-uk-drivers-pay-more-for-fuel-than-in-other-european-countries/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-do-uk-drivers-pay-more-for-fuel-than-in-other-european-countries/ In the 1990s, Mazda had the MX-3, Vauxhall had the Tigra, Fiat gave us the Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-of-the-best-front-wheel-drive-cars-ever-built/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-of-the-best-front-wheel-drive-cars-ever-built/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-pictures-the-alfa-romeo-story/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-pictures-the-alfa-romeo-story/ Renault and MG have announced forthcoming updates to their respective technologies, with both edging closer to solid-state lithium-ion from conventional liquid electrolyte technology.
MG says it will be the first brand to mass-produce a semi-solid-state]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/semi-solid-vs-solid-state-decoding-the-future-of-electric-car-batteries/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/semi-solid-vs-solid-state-decoding-the-future-of-electric-car-batteries/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-electric-porsche-boxster-secretly-an-audi-in-disguise/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-electric-porsche-boxster-secretly-an-audi-in-disguise/ British engineering firm JCB’s new Hydromax land speed record challenger has reached 208mph to exceed the current speed for the faster hydrogen-powered combustion car as its testing programme wraps up.
The firm is aiming to set a new hydrogen land speed record with the machine on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah in August, repeating its success in setting a diesel land speed record with its Dieselmax cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-jcbs-plans-to-smash-hydrogen-land-speed-record/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-jcbs-plans-to-smash-hydrogen-land-speed-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-jaguar-will-chase-a-niche-part-of-a-niche-part/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-jaguar-will-chase-a-niche-part-of-a-niche-part/ Compounding this heat-induced frustration was that once the mercury gets past a certain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-car-vs-heatwave-can-my-renault-4-cope-in-34-degrees/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-car-vs-heatwave-can-my-renault-4-cope-in-34-degrees/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-sold-these-color-changing-classic-defenders-to-a-single-buyer/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-sold-these-color-changing-classic-defenders-to-a-single-buyer/ Stellantis – parent company of Opel-Vauxhall, as well as other European marques Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Lancia and Peugeot – recently announced that it would channel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-given-new-freedom-to-adapt-opel-cars-for-uk-roads/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-given-new-freedom-to-adapt-opel-cars-for-uk-roads/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-launches-a-new-911-race-car/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-launches-a-new-911-race-car/ While the M3 saloon is now in its sixth generation, the performance model has only been offered in estate form since the arrival of the G80-generation version in 2021. But strong sales since then have prompted BMW to bring the super-estate back with the next-generation M3, as pre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3-touring-poised-for-epic-neue-klasse-comeback/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3-touring-poised-for-epic-neue-klasse-comeback/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-new-chevy-blazer-obliterate-a-1996-model-in-a-crash-test/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-new-chevy-blazer-obliterate-a-1996-model-in-a-crash-test/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saleen-wants-you-to-help-save-it/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saleen-wants-you-to-help-save-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-automakers-sold-the-most-cars-in-europe-last-month/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-automakers-sold-the-most-cars-in-europe-last-month/ The new virtual gearbox is not dissimilar to that used by Hyundai’s N models and is effectively a simulated eight-speed transmission. Porsche created the system by takin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-porsche-taycan-gets-gearshifts-and-renewed-driver-appeal/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-porsche-taycan-gets-gearshifts-and-renewed-driver-appeal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/costco-members-can-get-a-big-discount-on-certain-volkswagen-suvs/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/costco-members-can-get-a-big-discount-on-certain-volkswagen-suvs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-quirky-honda-is-coming-back-report/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-quirky-honda-is-coming-back-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-slate-truck-is-more-expensive-than-expected/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-slate-truck-is-more-expensive-than-expected/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgan-and-pininfarina-team-up-for-stunning-bmw-powered-coupe/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgan-and-pininfarina-team-up-for-stunning-bmw-powered-coupe/ Like old André Citroën, this magazine (and website) has a valid excuse: while his grandfather had sold lemons, we were predicting what would become the common name for an entirely new invention.
Plenty of people setting up in the 1890s named their endeavours the This,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-if-you-drove-an-autocar-the-name-thats-more-than-a-magazine/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-if-you-drove-an-autocar-the-name-thats-more-than-a-magazine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-radical-new-car-debuts-this-october-in-a-special-way/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-radical-new-car-debuts-this-october-in-a-special-way/ Limited to just nine examples, the Midsummer Coupé is Malvern's first fixed-roof model since the Aero 8 bowed out in 2015 and brings to an end production of the Pininfarina-designed coachbuilt special.
Morgan says all nine cars will be highly individua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgan-returns-to-coupes-with-stunning-midsummer-hard-top/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgan-returns-to-coupes-with-stunning-midsummer-hard-top/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-makes-it-clear-there-will-never-be-a-fully-electric-911/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-makes-it-clear-there-will-never-be-a-fully-electric-911/ The concept is named the Triple10 Challenge, referencing the project’s three key objectives: a 10-minute recharge from a common 175kW rapid charger; efficiency of 10km per kWh (6.2mpkWh); and lifecycle CO2 emissions of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shell-rethinks-small-electric-cars-with-ultra-efficient-concept/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shell-rethinks-small-electric-cars-with-ultra-efficient-concept/ Intelligent speed assist (ISA) is one of a number of safety technologies collectively known as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). It has been a mandatory fitment in new cars sold in the European]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/call-for-action-as-speed-limit-assist-tech-fails-real-world-tests/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/call-for-action-as-speed-limit-assist-tech-fails-real-world-tests/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-want-its-electric-n-cars-to-feel-more-realistic/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-want-its-electric-n-cars-to-feel-more-realistic/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-and-nissan-admit-their-american-made-vehicles-arent-up-to-japanese-standards/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-and-nissan-admit-their-american-made-vehicles-arent-up-to-japanese-standards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-6e/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-6e/ “This beautifully streamlined rear-engined sports model is the first German car to be shown in England since the war.”
That car, announcing its maker’s arrival on these shores, was the Porsche 356 at the Earl’s Court motor show in October 1951 and those words were tucked away on page 141 of The Autocar’s 19 October 1951 issue.
Two of those three very examples]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-sunstede-festival-celebrating-75-years-of-porsche-uk/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-sunstede-festival-celebrating-75-years-of-porsche-uk/ As the jewel in the crown of the brand's electric SUV range, the Peaq is a high-rise seven-seater positioned as an equivalent to the combustion-engined Kodiaq SUV.
It is also Skoda's largest model yet, stretching the Volkswagen Group's MEB architecture to 4.9m in length and 1.7m in height. The new SUV has be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-peaq-new-seven-seater-revealed-as-51k-electric-flagship/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-peaq-new-seven-seater-revealed-as-51k-electric-flagship/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skodas-new-flagship-suv-was-built-for-maximum-space/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skodas-new-flagship-suv-was-built-for-maximum-space/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpines-next-porsche-rival-is-coming-next-month/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpines-next-porsche-rival-is-coming-next-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-says-it-cant-afford-to-build-its-own-evs/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-says-it-cant-afford-to-build-its-own-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-former-design-boss-has-one-big-problem-with-the-type-00-interview/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-former-design-boss-has-one-big-problem-with-the-type-00-interview/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2026-audi-a3-loses-even-more-buttons/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2026-audi-a3-loses-even-more-buttons/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/disneyland-is-being-forced-to-update-a-classic-attractionor-risk-closing-it/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/disneyland-is-being-forced-to-update-a-classic-attractionor-risk-closing-it/ Jaguar has finally named the date and location of the launch of its hotly anticipated Type 01 luxury electric GT that kicks off the rebirth of the storied brand.
The launch will take place in New York in October, JLR chief commercial officer Leonard Hoornik told participants at the company’s investor day, held on 17 June. “We will launch it… in a very, very special way,” h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/confirmed-jaguar-to-reveal-type-01-in-new-york-in-october/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/confirmed-jaguar-to-reveal-type-01-in-new-york-in-october/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-wishes-it-could-bring-back-the-lancer-evolution/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-wishes-it-could-bring-back-the-lancer-evolution/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/therersquos-a-reason-we-dont-talk-about-them-much-the-case-against-wagons/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/therersquos-a-reason-we-dont-talk-about-them-much-the-case-against-wagons/ Hyundai's sporting EVs have won acclaim for not just their driving dynamics and performance but also the perceived authenticity of their synthesised engine notes and gearboxes – the lat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-developing-even-more-realistic-electric-n-cars/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-developing-even-more-realistic-electric-n-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-electric-m3-is-amazing-to-drive-without-chasing-horsepower/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-electric-m3-is-amazing-to-drive-without-chasing-horsepower/ But occasionally something comes along that causes shockwaves; nowadays such products and brands are called disruptors, because they shake up the market leading to new ways of thinking. Such marketing speak was a long way into the future when most of these influential cars were dreamed up but that doesn’t diminish the fact that they al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-most-influential-cars/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-most-influential-cars/ The new platform, called Universal EV, features "cooler engineering than a hypercar", according to Ford CEO Jim Farley. It has been developed by a 'skunkworks' project in California set up by Ford to work semi-independently.
Universal EV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-could-bring-f1-inspired-skunkworks-evs-to-europe/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-could-bring-f1-inspired-skunkworks-evs-to-europe/ The remarks came from Toyota Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata, who said the EU risks sabotaging the international ties that have long strengthened its automotive industry through the proposals listed in the Industrial Accelerator]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-warns-of-eu-isolation-if-made-in-europe-barriers-remain/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-warns-of-eu-isolation-if-made-in-europe-barriers-remain/ This remarkable site boasts thousands of parts cars, spanning from the 1920s to the present day. The yard is meticulously organized, with everything securely stored on firm ground. Best of all, someone has written the year of manufacture on everything, making identification a whole lot easier.PLYMOUTH SPECIAL DELUXE - 1949
With row upon row of vintage cars, French Lake Auto Parts trul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-finds-from-french-lake-auto-parts-annandale-minnesota/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-finds-from-french-lake-auto-parts-annandale-minnesota/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-our-first-look-at-jeeps-next-rugged-suvnbspnbsp/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-our-first-look-at-jeeps-next-rugged-suvnbspnbsp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-is-teaming-up-with-an-unlikely-tuner-for-a-new-performance-truck/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-is-teaming-up-with-an-unlikely-tuner-for-a-new-performance-truck/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/quite-appealing-toyota-admits-a-maverick-style-pickup-is-tempting/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/quite-appealing-toyota-admits-a-maverick-style-pickup-is-tempting/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-reborn-ford-gt40-isnt-a-ford-at-all/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-reborn-ford-gt40-isnt-a-ford-at-all/ Almost a third (30%) of British fleets are deploying electric cars to fulfil requests from company car drivers, according to the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Baro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheap-tax-increasingly-big-pull-in-fleet-ev-growth/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheap-tax-increasingly-big-pull-in-fleet-ev-growth/ Sold elsewhere as the Shark 6, it is a plug-in hybrid rival for the Ford Ranger. 
The specification of UK-market Sharks remains to be confirmed, but in Australia it is available with a choice of turbocharged 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre petrol engines.
Both are paired with two electric motors (one per axle) for combined outputs of either 430bhp and 470l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-to-take-bite-out-of-uk-pick-up-market-with-shark-phev/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-to-take-bite-out-of-uk-pick-up-market-with-shark-phev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-new-strategy-sell-fewer-cars-make-more-money/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-new-strategy-sell-fewer-cars-make-more-money/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-smart-2-has-a-bench-seat-design/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-smart-2-has-a-bench-seat-design/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heres-our-best-look-at-the-new-smart-car/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heres-our-best-look-at-the-new-smart-car/ This is the Zeekr 7GT, a sleek new shooting brake-styled electric grand-tourer from up-and-coming Chinese brand, Zeekr.Backed by Chinese powerhouse Geely, Zeekr has already established a foothold across mainland Europe, and set to make its UK debut at the end of 2026, with the low-slung, load-lugging 7GT tipped to be one of the first models to launch in British shores.But unlik]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zeekr-7gt/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zeekr-7gt/ The mid-life nip and tuck for the firm’s first bespoke EV comes as rivals including the Volkswagen ID 3, Cupra Born, Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot e-308 also receive updates to boost their competitiveness alongside the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV4 and Mini Aceman.
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-renault-megane-brings-new-face-and-310-miles-of-range/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-renault-megane-brings-new-face-and-310-miles-of-range/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-electric-renault-megane-gets-a-fresh-face-and-more-range/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-electric-renault-megane-gets-a-fresh-face-and-more-range/ The global car maker has announced a deal with UK autonomous vehicles software provider Wayve and ride-share company Uber that will see it supplying vehicles for robotaxi trials starting this year in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-priming-robotaxi-ready-versions-of-one-and-van-platforms/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-priming-robotaxi-ready-versions-of-one-and-van-platforms/ The previous performance version of the i20 was launched in 2021 as a rival to the Ford Fiesta ST, Mini Cooper S and Volkswagen Polo GTI - with 201bhp, a six-speed manual gearbox and a mechanical limited slip-differential. 
It served as the entry point to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-primes-new-i20-n-in-return-to-affordable-petrol-hot-hatches/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-primes-new-i20-n-in-return-to-affordable-petrol-hot-hatches/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-just-made-charging-your-ev-way-easier/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-just-made-charging-your-ev-way-easier/ There are only three things you really need to know about it, in any case. First, that celebrated Scot James Watt didn't actually invent it, he just formalised it. Second, that it's more of an idea than a measurable product of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-history-of-horsepower-and-why-it-doesnt-work-as-a-metric/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-history-of-horsepower-and-why-it-doesnt-work-as-a-metric/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-controversial-cars/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-controversial-cars/ General Motors has a particularly fine  - though occasionally patchy - history of V8 engi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-general-motors-v8-engine-ever-made/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-general-motors-v8-engine-ever-made/ It explains why he owns a Land Rover Discovery 3, but for all its 4x4 capability, is it a vehicle he can actually depend on? "There isn't a good or a bad Discov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-151k-mile-discovery-could-go-pop-ndash-its-still-the-perfect-workhorse/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-151k-mile-discovery-could-go-pop-ndash-its-still-the-perfect-workhorse/ The current model has been around since 2020, when it replaced the hugely popular Mk2 with a spread of new powertrains to suit almost any buyer, plus a slicker new design and a more spacious interior. It has aged well and, with early examples now available from just £8000, it's increasingly attractive as a do-it-all family hauler for those on a budget.
If]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-kuga-used-buying-guide-8000-and-fun-for-all-the-family/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-kuga-used-buying-guide-8000-and-fun-for-all-the-family/ To appreciate the full effect, you need a proper circuit-and quite a quick one at that. Somewhere you can get this totally tubular flyweight driver's car near the business end of its rev range in fifth and sixth gears, well beyond 100mph, just to feel what]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ultimate-track-toy-525bhp-ariel-atom-4rr-takes-on-bmw-m2-cs/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ultimate-track-toy-525bhp-ariel-atom-4rr-takes-on-bmw-m2-cs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-genesis-plans-to-build-a-reputation-in-europe-credibility-is-earned-over-time/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-genesis-plans-to-build-a-reputation-in-europe-credibility-is-earned-over-time/ There have been big, expensive and fast electric cars on the market before, of course. They're still there. But the most powerful variant of the Porsche Taycan, the Turbo GT, and the Tesla Model S Plaid are variants withi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-gt-ev-could-be-jaguar-type-01s-biggest-rival/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-gt-ev-could-be-jaguar-type-01s-biggest-rival/ Cars have been driven up steep roads against the clock for about as long as motorsport has existed but, unless someone builds a paved road to the summit of Everest, it's unlikely that any hillclimb course will ever match the twisting, 12.42-mile, hairpin-riddled road to the top of this Colorado mountain.
With its raw nature and extreme dangers, Pikes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-pikes-peak-time-why-you-should-watch-mad-hillclimb-this-weekend/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-pikes-peak-time-why-you-should-watch-mad-hillclimb-this-weekend/ The latest Prius is designed to do one thing: be as efficient as possible. This is something it is very good at. But, like most thi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bore-no-more-slick-new-toyota-prius-vs-300k-mile-mk3/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bore-no-more-slick-new-toyota-prius-vs-300k-mile-mk3/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-ferrari-isnt-forcing-customers-to-buy-the-luce/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-ferrari-isnt-forcing-customers-to-buy-the-luce/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-arent-there-more-gti-and-r-models-in-america-volkswagen-explains/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-arent-there-more-gti-and-r-models-in-america-volkswagen-explains/ It's a strange object of infatuation, given the wealth of heartstopping, bedroom poster-material cars that came after. I mean, it was the fastest four-door saloon in the world in 1959, but why should eight-year-old me have cared about that more than four decades later?
Well, I have always thought the Mark 2 was immensely pretty. I remember seei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/e-type-who-magnificent-mark-2-is-my-dream-classic-jag/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/e-type-who-magnificent-mark-2-is-my-dream-classic-jag/ Brent crude has already dropped below $80 (£60.44) a barrel after rising to $120 during the conflict. At its peak, according to the RAC, the average price of p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/when-will-fuel-prices-drop-how-hormuz-deal-affects-uk-drivers/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/when-will-fuel-prices-drop-how-hormuz-deal-affects-uk-drivers/ Big-selling PHEVs such as BYD Seal U and Jaecoo 7 could incur similar tariffs to Chinese EVs in EuropeThe European Union is considering adding Chinese-built plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to its elevated tariff structure for EVs from the country after sales of the drivetrain soared in recent months, according to a report.
The European Commission, the main executive body of the EU, is preparing proposals for similar ‘countervailing’ tariffs on PHEVs for mem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/eu-could-impose-tariffs-on-plug-in-hybrids-from-china/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/eu-could-impose-tariffs-on-plug-in-hybrids-from-china/ Test mule for crucial next A110 will be displayed as part of an 'Alpine moment'The next-generation Alpine A110 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed – in prototype form.
A test mule for the new electric sports car will be displayed as part of an ‘Alpine moment’, alongside several variants of the outgoing petrol model. 
It remains to be seen what disguise the test car will wear. It is unlikely to us]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-alpine-a110-to-make-first-outing-at-goodwood-fos/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-alpine-a110-to-make-first-outing-at-goodwood-fos/ The company reached a milestone recently when it supplied its 100th kit, which is designed for use by specialist engine builders and requires the rest of the engine to be modified to withstand the extra power and revs. The standard M64 engine has two valves per cylinder, but the new heads open up the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brit-kit-that-transforms-classic-911-into-a-12000rpm-monster/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brit-kit-that-transforms-classic-911-into-a-12000rpm-monster/ The new Mercedes VLE is based on Mercedes’ new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) that will suppo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-vle-review/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-vle-review/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strong-demand-pushes-bmw-to-launch-the-new-i3-earlier-than-planned/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strong-demand-pushes-bmw-to-launch-the-new-i3-earlier-than-planned/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/after-toyota-volkswagen-also-thinks-it-has-too-many-models/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/after-toyota-volkswagen-also-thinks-it-has-too-many-models/ Soon enough, it's going to become the very last petrol-powered hot supermini on the ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-mini-jcw-is-a-brilliant-swansong-for-petrol-hot-hatches/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-mini-jcw-is-a-brilliant-swansong-for-petrol-hot-hatches/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-taycan-wagons-will-continue-outside-the-us/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-taycan-wagons-will-continue-outside-the-us/ Which is why car makers spend hundreds of millions on new platforms, especially in this burgeoning electrification]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-uk-firm-is-helping-the-niche-industry-survive-the-ev-age/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-uk-firm-is-helping-the-niche-industry-survive-the-ev-age/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/waymo-is-facing-a-major-recall-over-a-dangerous-driving-glitch/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/waymo-is-facing-a-major-recall-over-a-dangerous-driving-glitch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/waymo-is-facing-a-major-recall-because-they-might-enter-freeway-construction-zones/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/waymo-is-facing-a-major-recall-because-they-might-enter-freeway-construction-zones/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murrays-first-t50s-niki-lauda-is-nearly-ready-for-the-track/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murrays-first-t50s-niki-lauda-is-nearly-ready-for-the-track/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-just-built-a-rare-911-gt3-you-probably-cant-buy/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-just-built-a-rare-911-gt3-you-probably-cant-buy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-has-10-new-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-has-10-new-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/ Although it is considerably costlier than its outgoing petrol and plug-in-hybrid counterparts (from £41,945 and £47,210 respectively), it undercuts the rival Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric, which starts at £57,995. ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-3-series-bmw-i3-brings-567-mile-range-for-53k/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-3-series-bmw-i3-brings-567-mile-range-for-53k/ One in nine (11%) UK businesses are now forecasting a permanent role for petrol or diesel on company car fleets, and there are signs that sustainability is becoming less influential during procurement. 
Leasing firm Alphabet’s 2026 European Fleet Emission Monitor report shows only half (50%) of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/legislative-uncertainty-harming-fleet-plans-to-go-ev/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/legislative-uncertainty-harming-fleet-plans-to-go-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slate-shares-fresh-details-on-its-mid-20000-electric-truck/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slate-shares-fresh-details-on-its-mid-20000-electric-truck/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-worlds-fastest-lego-car/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-worlds-fastest-lego-car/ Speaking earlier this week to US car dealers at a Las Vegas conference run by dealer software company Tekion, Vigna repeatedly referenced an upcoming]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-to-blend-past-and-future-with-early-july-reveal/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-to-blend-past-and-future-with-early-july-reveal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-found-an-unlikely-partner-to-build-suvs-in-america/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-found-an-unlikely-partner-to-build-suvs-in-america/ While the electric Cooper is all-new, now built in China at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/3000-miles-in-the-boggo-petrol-mini/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/3000-miles-in-the-boggo-petrol-mini/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-best-engine-isnt-going-anywheremdashbut-it-is-going-hybrid/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-best-engine-isnt-going-anywheremdashbut-it-is-going-hybrid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-dealers-say-the-montero-is-finally-coming-back-to-america/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-dealers-say-the-montero-is-finally-coming-back-to-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-isnt-giving-up-on-sedans-we-are-developing-a-new-model/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-isnt-giving-up-on-sedans-we-are-developing-a-new-model/ The new model, which is twinned with the Renault Twingo and built in Europe, unlike the current China-built Spring, will be officially known as the New Spring.
However, a new preview image of the £16k EV's rear end shows it will be badged simply as Spring. 'New' will be used to differentiate the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-spring-dacia-reveals-name-for-upcoming-16k-electric-city-car/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-spring-dacia-reveals-name-for-upcoming-16k-electric-city-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-lineup-is-getting-a-big-2027-update-heres-whats-changing/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-lineup-is-getting-a-big-2027-update-heres-whats-changing/ The head of the Bottegafuoriserie bespoke division was previously responsible for the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, Cristiano Fiorio, told journalists: “Mainly 50% of our [Bottegafuoriserie] customers demand a manual gearbox and a petrol engine. We can say they ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-will-have-to-have-manual-gearbox-in-future-supercar/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-will-have-to-have-manual-gearbox-in-future-supercar/ Design chief Klaus Busse said the harder-edged look was started with the MCXtrema – a track-only car that “was never meant to be beautiful” – before being evolved with the MC20 GT2 Stradale and then]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-overhauls-granturismo-grecale-with-supercar-inspired-look/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-overhauls-granturismo-grecale-with-supercar-inspired-look/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-boss-sees-a-problem-too-many-models/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-boss-sees-a-problem-too-many-models/ Better than that, they refined and improved it while maintaining its very attractive price (starting from £21,845) and its singular character - a real feat in a car market stuffed with me-too affordable crossovers.
Despite changing the platform, giving it new styling inside and out, hybridising most of the powertrains and killing o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-pound21k-dacia-duster-is-britains-value-champion/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-pound21k-dacia-duster-is-britains-value-champion/ There is an element of truth to this, not least the recognition decades ago by China's long-termist government that the global electrified car market would be a pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-crack-the-uk-market-according-to-byd/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-crack-the-uk-market-according-to-byd/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-new-super-duty-is-basically-a-rolling-tribute-to-america/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-new-super-duty-is-basically-a-rolling-tribute-to-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-296-speciale-a/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-296-speciale-a/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dead-porsches-best-taycan/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dead-porsches-best-taycan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dead-porsche-taycan-wagon/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dead-porsche-taycan-wagon/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ev-registrations-have-rebounded-after-months-of-decline/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ev-registrations-have-rebounded-after-months-of-decline/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-smallest-suv-gets-the-hybrid-treatmentmdashbut-not-in-america/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-smallest-suv-gets-the-hybrid-treatmentmdashbut-not-in-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-sees-truck-demand-shrinking-due-to-high-gas-prices-just-in-time-for-its-new-v8/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-sees-truck-demand-shrinking-due-to-high-gas-prices-just-in-time-for-its-new-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-thinks-it-has-a-solution-to-its-recall-problem/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-thinks-it-has-a-solution-to-its-recall-problem/ "The St Bernard is a high pass, opening late and closing early.
"It is one of the very few ways across this part of the Alps, and in summer the motorist may find himself behind strings of coaches and oil tankers climbing majestically in their lowest gears, at a rate which is slow, over-heating and exceedingly tedious for a holiday car. At the end of the summer the pass grows dangerous, as the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-tunnels-made-paris-and-rome-120-miles-closer-to-each-other/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-tunnels-made-paris-and-rome-120-miles-closer-to-each-other/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-startling-statistic-is-why-seatbelt-reminders-have-gotten-so-annoying/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-startling-statistic-is-why-seatbelt-reminders-have-gotten-so-annoying/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heavy-duty-trucks-are-finally-getting-the-safety-ratings-they-need/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heavy-duty-trucks-are-finally-getting-the-safety-ratings-they-need/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-taycan-gains-eight-gears-that-dont-actually-exist/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-taycan-gains-eight-gears-that-dont-actually-exist/ Named E-Shift, the new system simulates an eight-speed sequential gearbox. Engaging E-Shift adds a rev counter to the digital instrument panel and gears can be selected using the paddles on the GT sports steering wheel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-taycan-gains-hyundai-style-virtual-gearbox/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-taycan-gains-hyundai-style-virtual-gearbox/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-caves-adds-fake-gear-changes-to-the-taycan-ev/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-caves-adds-fake-gear-changes-to-the-taycan-ev/ Anybody who appreciates the back-catalogue of the Bovensiepen family – custodians of Alpina until the naming rights transferred to BMW last year – will recognise the conceptual similarit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bovensiepen-05-gt-driven-790bhp-successor-to-the-alpina-b5/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bovensiepen-05-gt-driven-790bhp-successor-to-the-alpina-b5/ That's a budget car price that the Twingo's design, at least, doesn't sit alongside. It looks and feels a more complete car than that. "The proportions are frankly perfect," says Laurens van den Acker, and alt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-revived-renault-twingo-proves-budget-doesnt-mean-boring/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-revived-renault-twingo-proves-budget-doesnt-mean-boring/ Defender's smaller sibling was previously tipped to be EV-only, but its platform will now support hybrids tooThe forthcoming second model in the Land Rover Defender line-up will offer hybrid powertrains in addition to battery-electric.
As previously reported by Autocar, it will be a smaller sibling to the existing Defender and it will be underpinned by JLR's new EMA platform. The model's name has yet to be confirmed, but i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-baby-defender-sport-to-offer-hybrid-power/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-baby-defender-sport-to-offer-hybrid-power/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/even-volkswagens-last-convertible-cant-escape-falling-demand/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/even-volkswagens-last-convertible-cant-escape-falling-demand/ Very occasionally a manufacturer devotes itself entirely to a single car, such as the Tucker 48 or the Clan Crusader.
There will usually be one model which is the smallest the company has ever made.So let’s have a look at them. Here, in descending order of length – or ascending order of shortness, if you prefer – are the cars from 30 brands which had the least distance between their fronts and rears.
 We&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-smallest-cars-ever-made-by-every-major-car-maker/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-smallest-cars-ever-made-by-every-major-car-maker/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-greatest-road-car-engines-ever-made/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-greatest-road-car-engines-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-hot-take-big-screens-distract-drivers-less-than-buttons/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-hot-take-big-screens-distract-drivers-less-than-buttons/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-says-big-screens-arent-more-distracting-than-buttons/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-says-big-screens-arent-more-distracting-than-buttons/ Rather than winding down the existing ICE programmes, the two firms bucked the wider industry trend towards all-out electrification. Instead, they invested in and expanded the divis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/horse-making-ice-power-better-to-get-to-net-zero-faster/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/horse-making-ice-power-better-to-get-to-net-zero-faster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-aston-martin-valkyrie-has-one-of-the-most-unusual-recalls-weve-ever-seen/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-aston-martin-valkyrie-has-one-of-the-most-unusual-recalls-weve-ever-seen/ Limited to 51 examples, the Earls Court 51 Edition takes inspiration from the first 356s that were imported into the UK in 1951 and displayed at the Earls Court motor show in London]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/special-911-gt3-marks-75-years-of-porsche-gb/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/special-911-gt3-marks-75-years-of-porsche-gb/ The new vehicle is called Grenadier MRLV (for Multi-Role Light Vehicle). It is closely based on Ineos's staple 4x4 - already renowned for durability in extreme con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ineos-reveals-military-prototype-to-in-bid-replace-old-land-rovers/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ineos-reveals-military-prototype-to-in-bid-replace-old-land-rovers/ The new vehicle is called Grenadier MRLV (for Multi-Role Light Vehicle). It is closely based on Ineos's staple 4x4 - already renowned for durability in extreme con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ineos-reveals-military-prototype-in-bid-to-replace-army-land-rovers/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ineos-reveals-military-prototype-in-bid-to-replace-army-land-rovers/ The new vehicle is called Grenadier MRLV (for Multi-Role Light Vehicle). It is closely based on Ineos's staple 4x4 - already renowned for durability in extreme con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ineos-reveals-military-prototype-in-bid-replace-army-land-rovers/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ineos-reveals-military-prototype-in-bid-replace-army-land-rovers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-gives-suv-owners-a-free-way-to-have-more-fun-off-road/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-gives-suv-owners-a-free-way-to-have-more-fun-off-road/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-frontier-just-got-more-expensive/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-frontier-just-got-more-expensive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-cybercab-finally-reveals-key-specsincluding-418-miles-of-range/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-cybercab-finally-reveals-key-specsincluding-418-miles-of-range/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/great-news-the-audi-a6-allroad-is-coming-to-the-us/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/great-news-the-audi-a6-allroad-is-coming-to-the-us/ The Bovensiepen family has now relinquished the rights to the 60-year-old Alpina name, trading them to the BMW Group, and the first model of their latest venture – Bovensiepen Automobile – represents a new dawn in a great many ways. And yet here we are, pounding round the Salzburgring in a modified BMW of a distinctly road-going di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bovensiepen-zagato-driven-m-car-hardware-meets-italian-coachwork/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bovensiepen-zagato-driven-m-car-hardware-meets-italian-coachwork/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-chevy-silverado-is-here-with-two-new-v8-engines/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-chevy-silverado-is-here-with-two-new-v8-engines/ Not the estate, not the MPV and not the SUV have been able to replace it, and in the EV era the aerodynamic advantages of a low-slung car with a teardrop rear end give it a head start in the range race.
It's no wonder, then, that Mercedes-Benz chose to launch its brand-new b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-new-mercedes-cla-proves-trad-saloons-have-a-bright-future/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-new-mercedes-cla-proves-trad-saloons-have-a-bright-future/ Car industry bosses have welcomed reports that the UK government is set to dramatically scale back its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate and allow more combustion-engined models to be sold up to the end of the decade.
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is poised to outline a new timeframe for the ZEV mandate that will reduce the targeted EV sales mix for each manufacturer in the UK from 80%]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/huge-victory-car-industry-welcomes-reports-of-dramatic-cut-to-ev-sales-targets/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/huge-victory-car-industry-welcomes-reports-of-dramatic-cut-to-ev-sales-targets/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-rugged-jeep-grand-cherokee-trim-is-back-for-2027/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-rugged-jeep-grand-cherokee-trim-is-back-for-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-audi-a6-allroad-is-the-perfect-suv-alternative/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-audi-a6-allroad-is-the-perfect-suv-alternative/ This lifted and toughened version of the new A6 will appear in dealerships in the coming months, four years after the previous Allroad models were withdrawn from sale in the UK.
Audi plans to reignite a market niche that has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-a6-allroad-returns-chunky-4x4-estate-more-rugged-than-ever/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-a6-allroad-returns-chunky-4x4-estate-more-rugged-than-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amgs-biggest-product-push-yet-over-27-new-models-in-36-months/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amgs-biggest-product-push-yet-over-27-new-models-in-36-months/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-x5-hides-the-door-handles-in-plain-sight/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-x5-hides-the-door-handles-in-plain-sight/ This year, given the team effort behind it,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/neue-klasse-inside-bmws-blank-sheet-reinvention-for-the-ev-era/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/neue-klasse-inside-bmws-blank-sheet-reinvention-for-the-ev-era/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-biggest-v8-suvs-are-backmdashand-more-bonkers-than-ever/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-biggest-v8-suvs-are-backmdashand-more-bonkers-than-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mitsubishi-truck-is-a-fire-breathing-evo-in-disguise-we-talked-to-its-owner/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mitsubishi-truck-is-a-fire-breathing-evo-in-disguise-we-talked-to-its-owner/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-camaro-should-have-a-high-performance-variant-report/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-camaro-should-have-a-high-performance-variant-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-iihs-tells-us-which-driver-aids-actually-workmdashand-which-dont/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-iihs-tells-us-which-driver-aids-actually-workmdashand-which-dont/ I'm in the dramatic Catalonian mountains for a couple of days to drive the new cabrio – a real pleasure and the perfect place to enjoy top-down motoring. 
Except the big deal feels a little overblown, because the Plein Sud (which roughly translates to 'due so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-4-plein-sud-review-does-folding-roof-add-extra-charm/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-4-plein-sud-review-does-folding-roof-add-extra-charm/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-confirms-the-next-m3-wont-be-hybrid/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-confirms-the-next-m3-wont-be-hybrid/ The exact model line-up has yet to be announced, but the core will remain a set of 3.0-litre straight-six powertrains: a mild-hybrid petrol, a mild-hybrid diesel and a plug-in hybrid petrol. We expect a more p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-x5-tested-business-as-usual-for-bmws-seminal-suv/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-x5-tested-business-as-usual-for-bmws-seminal-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-ix5/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-ix5/ It is notably taller and chunkier than the current i20, with black plastic cladding running around its bumpers and wheel arches giving the appearance of a small crossover rather than a traditional hatchback.
The new i20 has been shaped according to the brand&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-hyundai-i20-brings-chunky-look-and-tech-upgrade/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-hyundai-i20-brings-chunky-look-and-tech-upgrade/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/koenigsegg-smashes-quarter-mile-speed-record-for-production-cars/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/koenigsegg-smashes-quarter-mile-speed-record-for-production-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leapmotor-b05/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leapmotor-b05/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-nissan-skyline-is-coming-sooner-than-we-thought/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-nissan-skyline-is-coming-sooner-than-we-thought/ Under the mandate, a third of every car maker’s UK sales must be electric in 2026, rising to 38% in 2027, 52% in 2028, 66% in 2029 and 80% in 2030. 
The legisla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-uk-government-to-soften-zev-mandate-following-car-industry-pressure/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-uk-government-to-soften-zev-mandate-following-car-industry-pressure/ Under the mandate, a third of every car maker’s UK sales must be electric in 2026, rising to 38% in 2027, 52% in 2028, 66% in 2029 and 80% in 2030. 
The legisla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-uk-government-to-soften-zev-mandate/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-uk-government-to-soften-zev-mandate/ Everyone wanted mobility but many couldn’t afford a ‘proper’ car, while used cars were in short supply. The answer was a glut of tiny vehicles, usually powered by two-cylinder engines and clothed in glassfibre – the new wonder material of the age. Glassfibre made small-scale production viable, although some microcars featured steel bodyshells.
Throughout the f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-strange-but-wonderful-world-of-the-microcar/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-strange-but-wonderful-world-of-the-microcar/ In the past few decades very few new brands have emerged in the supercar arena and survived for any len]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-supercars-you-probably-forgot-ever-existed/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-supercars-you-probably-forgot-ever-existed/ However, many well-known car names, from Aston Martin to Volkswagen, have turned to Austria for its car-building expertise. However, Austria has also been home to many of its own car brands and even witnessed the birth of Porsche as the sports car company we know today.
Here’s a list of cars built in Austria, arranged in alphabetical order.Ast]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-made-in-austria/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-made-in-austria/ We can’t show them all here, but what we can do is take you through 50 Ford concepts, many (if not most) of which you might never have heard of. We’re presenting them]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/excellent-amp-interesting-ford-concept-cars-you-may-have-never-seen/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/excellent-amp-interesting-ford-concept-cars-you-may-have-never-seen/ P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/50-of-the-biggest-missed-opportunites-in-the-automotive-world/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/50-of-the-biggest-missed-opportunites-in-the-automotive-world/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ex-bmw-designer-makes-the-m5-touring-look-more-elegant/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ex-bmw-designer-makes-the-m5-touring-look-more-elegant/ Boxy conservatism reigned supreme and unchallenged for years, because why bother making your utilitarian workhorse look good when all it does is gather dirt, hold your tools and move your trade materials? If it looked good, it would only distra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-kias-game-changing-van-is-our-favourite-big-car-of-2026/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-kias-game-changing-van-is-our-favourite-big-car-of-2026/ As he deftly guides me through the centre of Paris from the driver's seat of the new Twingo, Cambolive is supposed to be telling me about the French manufacturer's remarkable story of rejuvenation and success. Instead, he's busy pointing out his favourite views, comparing the city's Left and Right Banks and detailing his favourite]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/touring-paris-in-a-twingo-ndash-driven-by-renaults-boss/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/touring-paris-in-a-twingo-ndash-driven-by-renaults-boss/ The 05 GT comes hot on the heels of the Bovensiepen Zagato, though it is pitched at a more attainable price than the carbon-bodied coupe and demonstrat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bovensiepen-05-gt-arrives-as-790bhp-super-estate/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bovensiepen-05-gt-arrives-as-790bhp-super-estate/ Mercedes' performance division has been introducing the new mild-hybrid M117 Evo powerplant throughout its line-up amid a move away from plug-in hybrids to V8 engines.
While the outgoing versions of the GLE 63 and GLS 63 were powered by a previous-generation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-gle-and-gls-gain-upgraded-627bhp-v8/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-gle-and-gls-gain-upgraded-627bhp-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-hybrid-engine-achieves-a-breakthrough-in-efficiency/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-hybrid-engine-achieves-a-breakthrough-in-efficiency/ "I'd been looking for one for what felt like forever," he says. "Since I was 19, in fact. Finally, I bought this one a few weeks ago from a guy in the owners' club. I'd waited months for him to offer it for sale. He'd had work done to it, and it finally came my way."
An hour or so before we met, I'd followed the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-70-year-old-v8-chevy-350-is-easier-to-live-with-than-a-ford-focus/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-70-year-old-v8-chevy-350-is-easier-to-live-with-than-a-ford-focus/ Well, the Skoda Elroq, our favourite electric car on today's market, is emphatically not that and is all the better for it.
Of course, the version we've chosen does have the bigger '85' battery and the meatiest, albeit single, 282bhp motor to drive its rear wheels, which pushes the price]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-2026s-best-electric-car-is-the-easygoing-skoda-elroq/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-2026s-best-electric-car-is-the-easygoing-skoda-elroq/ And it's not just Farley's infectious enthusiasm about racing that makes this clear: it's that, while we're talking in a plush, soundproofed motorhome, he has to raise his voice to be heard above the roar of a 5.0-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-motorsport-is-more-than-marketing-for-ford-racing/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-motorsport-is-more-than-marketing-for-ford-racing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/crazy-taxi-is-backand-it-looks-awesome-watch-the-trailer/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/crazy-taxi-is-backand-it-looks-awesome-watch-the-trailer/ We need to abandon the gimmick and return to the only shape that actually works: a circleI have an affliction that, when I begin to think about how difficult it is to find a pleasing steering wheel in a new car, Feargal Sharkey's 1985 hit A Good Heart begins to play on repeat in my head - only with 'wheel' replacing 'heart', of course.
I've learned to live with it as something as inevitable as getting in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-steering-wheels-should-always-be-round-not-square/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-steering-wheels-should-always-be-round-not-square/ 'Best low-volume curio' seemed too niche and damning with faint praise for a car that, unlike many of its predecessors, has genuine performance and capability to be considered as a serious sports car.
Thanks to the 335bhp BMW straight six, Nitro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forget-supercars-morgan-supersport-is-the-ultimate-dream-machine/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forget-supercars-morgan-supersport-is-the-ultimate-dream-machine/ Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer is only too happy to lend a hand - and has an especially chipper outlook when we meet him at the Czech brand's museum in Mladá Boles]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-skoda-became-europes-second-biggest-car-brand/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-skoda-became-europes-second-biggest-car-brand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-hotter-lamborghini-revuelto-should-show-up-later-this-year/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-hotter-lamborghini-revuelto-should-show-up-later-this-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-recalls-880000-suvs-for-wheels-that-could-fall-off/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-recalls-880000-suvs-for-wheels-that-could-fall-off/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spied-lamborghinis-next-temerario-is-already-on-the-way/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spied-lamborghinis-next-temerario-is-already-on-the-way/ Here we bring you more than six decades ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/same-car-different-names-the-most-rebadged-cars/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/same-car-different-names-the-most-rebadged-cars/ Once dominated by heavy, inefficient and expensive EVs, the small electric car class has been revolutionised by a fleet of affordable and eye-catching]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-small-electric-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-small-electric-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-teases-its-racing-future-with-a-crazy-new-concept/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-teases-its-racing-future-with-a-crazy-new-concept/ Revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – the jewel in the crown of the World Endurance Championship – it is a race-prepared version of last year’s Magma GT concept.
It is notably more aggressive than the road-going variant, gaining auxiliary lights on its fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-magma-gt3-converts-supercar-concept-into-hardcore-racer/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-magma-gt3-converts-supercar-concept-into-hardcore-racer/ The M Concept Neue Klasse was unveiled at the Le Mans 24 Hours race today as a statement of intent for how motorsport will influence the design, technology and character of upcoming cars from BMW M – which later this year enters a new chapter with the unveiling]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3s-future-revealed-with-dramatic-new-concept/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3s-future-revealed-with-dramatic-new-concept/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-just-revealed-the-future-of-the-m3/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-just-revealed-the-future-of-the-m3/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-l200/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-l200/ The Škoda Elroq earned]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-the-skoda-elroq-stands-out-for-value/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-the-skoda-elroq-stands-out-for-value/ That figure does not include the government's Electric Car Grant, through which the GTi is expected to qualify for a £1500 discount. That would reduce its price to £33,845, undercutting the ri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-peugeot-e-208-gti-brings-277bhp-for-35k/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-peugeot-e-208-gti-brings-277bhp-for-35k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-shows-its-new-supercar-in-action-during-track-test/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-shows-its-new-supercar-in-action-during-track-test/ Nobody would have imagined that a powertrain like the four-pot petrol-electric one in the Civic and CR-V could have been enlivened so effectively as it has in the Prelude, just via a bit of creative thinking and some make-believe gear r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-mould-breaking-honda-prelude-is-2026s-best-hybrid/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-mould-breaking-honda-prelude-is-2026s-best-hybrid/ By the time they've had three or four successful decades in the job, many design greats have become managers and administrators, concerned mostly with what's happening in some big]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/elise-evoque-corvette-inside-the-mind-of-designer-julian-thomson/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/elise-evoque-corvette-inside-the-mind-of-designer-julian-thomson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-has-5-new-models-coming-soon-heres-all-of-them/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-has-5-new-models-coming-soon-heres-all-of-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishis-next-suv-could-revive-an-iconic-off-road-trim/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishis-next-suv-could-revive-an-iconic-off-road-trim/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-could-bring-more-wagons-to-america-we-will-look-into-touring-concepts/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-could-bring-more-wagons-to-america-we-will-look-into-touring-concepts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-half-a-million-suvs-over-potential-interior-safety-issue/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-half-a-million-suvs-over-potential-interior-safety-issue/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-forgotten-italian-automaker-is-back-with-a-new-sports-car/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-forgotten-italian-automaker-is-back-with-a-new-sports-car/ The 2+2 roadster was previously revealed at the Beijing motor show as the BYD-owned luxury brand's new flagship. 
The brand previosuly said it will be capable of sprinting from 0-62mph in less than 2.0sec – as fast as the Rimac Nevera&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-denza-z-supercar-brings-1582bhp-and-217mph-top-speed/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-denza-z-supercar-brings-1582bhp-and-217mph-top-speed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cars-americans-drive-the-mostand-the-least/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cars-americans-drive-the-mostand-the-least/ This was a family car on stilts which relied on serious]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-from-companies-that-no-longer-exist/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-from-companies-that-no-longer-exist/ With all the autos in the world, it’s no wonder that a few models slip through the cracks and get lost to time. Some cars deserve to be forgotten, but others deserve better. In this slideshow, we will showcase some of the American automotive jewels that have been practically erased from memory. From the avant-garde Stout Scarab to the high-performance Ford Contour SVT]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forgotten-american-cars-that-deserved-much-more-love/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forgotten-american-cars-that-deserved-much-more-love/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ford-explorer-st-goes-dark-with-sinister-package/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ford-explorer-st-goes-dark-with-sinister-package/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ford-explorer-st-goes-dark-with-new-sinister-package/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ford-explorer-st-goes-dark-with-new-sinister-package/ Teaser images released by MG showcase the front and rear flanks of the model, hinting at a fresh design language distinct from recent models such as the 4 Urban and S5 EV.
A production version of the supermini concept will arrive in showrooms next year, MG confir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-to-preview-new-small-ev-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-to-preview-new-small-ev-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-dolphin-g/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-dolphin-g/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-reflects-on-its-first-electric-car-timing-wasnt-ideal/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-reflects-on-its-first-electric-car-timing-wasnt-ideal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-thinks-hybrids-have-a-big-problem-it-promises-to-fix-that/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-thinks-hybrids-have-a-big-problem-it-promises-to-fix-that/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-found-a-problem-with-rival-hybrids-its-own-system-claims-to-fix-it/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-found-a-problem-with-rival-hybrids-its-own-system-claims-to-fix-it/ There can be no deadlock at 'Handling Day': everyone has their say, casts their own scores, and the voting sy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-best-drivers-car-2026-porsche-911-gt3-touring/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-best-drivers-car-2026-porsche-911-gt3-touring/ The Frenchman, now renowned for his marketing expertise, admits he knew little about the subject when he first got into the car business. Nor did he really understand cars themselves. His first love was music: he is married to Italian pop star Arianna Bergamasch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiats-resurgence-inside-the-brands-long-road-to-a-rapid-recovery/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiats-resurgence-inside-the-brands-long-road-to-a-rapid-recovery/ Car makers have for a long time developed models globally, but that is fast changingGlobal scale has always been the secret to success in the global car industry but that is under threat as regions diverge in ways we’ve not seen for decades. 
The increasing gulf between regulation, buyer demands and state protectionism from market to market is forcing car makers to take a much more localised approach, and that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-a-fragmenting-world-is-shattering-the-global-car-industry/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-a-fragmenting-world-is-shattering-the-global-car-industry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-recalls-over-50000-suvs-for-blank-screens/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-recalls-over-50000-suvs-for-blank-screens/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-worry-porsches-iconic-sports-car-wont-go-electric/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-worry-porsches-iconic-sports-car-wont-go-electric/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-is-quietly-building-a-mid-engined-all-wheel-drive-sports-car/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-is-quietly-building-a-mid-engined-all-wheel-drive-sports-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-new-30000-truck-was-caught-testingmdashand-its-tiny/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-new-30000-truck-was-caught-testingmdashand-its-tiny/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-this-isnt-the-c9-corvette/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-this-isnt-the-c9-corvette/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-ceo-survived-a-revolt-after-the-automakers-worst-year-in-decades-report/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-ceo-survived-a-revolt-after-the-automakers-worst-year-in-decades-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-kodiaq-5-ways-it-delivers-serious-value-for-families/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-kodiaq-5-ways-it-delivers-serious-value-for-families/ The new BYD Dolphin G plug-in hybrid supermini will offer 65 miles of electric-only running and a total range of up to 646 miles.
Due on sale shortly at less than £20,000, the Dolphin G will rivals the likes of the Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo and Toyota Yaris – but while most B-segment cars feature mild- or full-hybrid powertrains, the Dolphin G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-dolphin-g-phev-hatchback-to-offer-65-mile-electric-range/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-dolphin-g-phev-hatchback-to-offer-65-mile-electric-range/ Normally an instrumented full test is part of the launch hubbub for a new car, and if it's exceptionally good and moves the game on in one way or another, it might have a ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-we-finally-made-the-mazda-mx-5-a-five-star-car/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-we-finally-made-the-mazda-mx-5-a-five-star-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-audi-q7-projects-turn-signals-onto-the-road/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-audi-q7-projects-turn-signals-onto-the-road/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-has-a-good-reason-why-europes-new-q7-is-diesel-only-for-now/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-has-a-good-reason-why-europes-new-q7-is-diesel-only-for-now/ In 2005, the year in which he was appointed president and CEO, the brand sold 1600 cars. Last year, total sales eclipsed 10,700 and, while the firm is not immune from the global challenges of recent years, it remains a huge p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-not-selling-mobility-how-stephan-winkelmann-transformed-lamborghini/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-not-selling-mobility-how-stephan-winkelmann-transformed-lamborghini/ The prize, named after Mini inventor Sir Alec Issigonis, is presented to an individual in the automotive industry who has delivered exceptional success.
During two stints in charge of Lamborghini, Winkelmann has not only grown its annua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-ceo-takes-top-honour-at-2026-autocar-awards/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-ceo-takes-top-honour-at-2026-autocar-awards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-ev-prices-are-rising-faster-than-gas-cars/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-ev-prices-are-rising-faster-than-gas-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishis-new-ev-looks-awfully-familiarnbsp/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishis-new-ev-looks-awfully-familiarnbsp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-turned-toy-story-characters-into-real-carsmdashand-theyre-incredible/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-turned-toy-story-characters-into-real-carsmdashand-theyre-incredible/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-recalls-11-million-vehicles-that-might-catch-fire/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-recalls-11-million-vehicles-that-might-catch-fire/ Flash chargers are BYD's self-developed answer to Tesla's Supercharger network - and will quickly start to rival it for coverage, with around 3000 units planned to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-launches-1500kw-flash-charging-in-uk-and-it-could-cost-just-50p-per-kwh/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-launches-1500kw-flash-charging-in-uk-and-it-could-cost-just-50p-per-kwh/ Flash chargers are BYD's self-developed answer to Tesla's Supercharger network - and will quickly start to rival it for coverage, with around 3000 units planned to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-launches-1500kw-flash-charging-in-uk-and-it-could-cost-just-50p-per-kw/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-launches-1500kw-flash-charging-in-uk-and-it-could-cost-just-50p-per-kw/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-americas-favorite-sedans-just-hit-a-major-milestone/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-americas-favorite-sedans-just-hit-a-major-milestone/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-mid-size-suv-gets-a-major-overhaul-for-2027/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-mid-size-suv-gets-a-major-overhaul-for-2027/ Available to order next month from around £80,000, the latest generation of Audi’s seven-seat family 4x4 has been completely restyled inside and out as it moves onto the Premium Platform Combustion architecture tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bold-mk3-audi-q7-revealed-with-striking-new-look-and-punchy-diesel/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bold-mk3-audi-q7-revealed-with-striking-new-look-and-punchy-diesel/ Unlike a conventional restomod, Boreham's super-light Escort is an entirely new creation, rather than being a modernised or re-engineered version of an existing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/boreham-reveals-new-ford-escort-rs-for-300k-with-10000rpm-redline/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/boreham-reveals-new-ford-escort-rs-for-300k-with-10000rpm-redline/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-veteran-reveals-his-worst-fear-everybody-is-shifting-to-evs/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-veteran-reveals-his-worst-fear-everybody-is-shifting-to-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-chairman-playfully-waves-nissan-flags-in-viral-video/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-chairman-playfully-waves-nissan-flags-in-viral-video/ This new approach overcomes a major barrier because it’s modular and fits into the same space in the iX5 as the ‘Gen6’ high-voltage EV battery. There’s no intrusion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-solves-hydrogen-packaging-puzzle-to-build-fcev-and-ev-ix5-together/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-solves-hydrogen-packaging-puzzle-to-build-fcev-and-ev-ix5-together/ The firm has developed a string of electric Demonstrators in recent years, including the Supervan 4.2, an F-150 Lightning Supertruck and a Mustang Cobra Jet 2200.
The vehicles have competed in the Pikes Peak hillclimb, appeared at events]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/supervan-successor-could-go-ice-ford-drops-all-ev-focus-for-wild-demonstrator-machines/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/supervan-successor-could-go-ice-ford-drops-all-ev-focus-for-wild-demonstrator-machines/ Only a few years ago, EVs fell way short of the mark, with high price tags, limited real-world ranges and lacklustre charging speeds discouraging drivers from making the switch. 
Market trends now tell a very different story, with electric cars now ac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-electric-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-electric-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-fake-manual-for-evs-might-be-too-real/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-fake-manual-for-evs-might-be-too-real/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-defends-killing-sedans-it-absolutely-was-the-right-decision/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-defends-killing-sedans-it-absolutely-was-the-right-decision/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-popular-mid-size-sedan-is-getting-pretty-major-design-changes/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-popular-mid-size-sedan-is-getting-pretty-major-design-changes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-popular-mid-size-sedan-is-getting-pretty-major-design-changes/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-popular-mid-size-sedan-is-getting-pretty-major-design-changes/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-says-the-v6-isnt-going-anywhere-wersquore-too-v6-to-quit/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-says-the-v6-isnt-going-anywhere-wersquore-too-v6-to-quit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/off-roading-is-in-our-dna-nissan-talks-frontier-sport-xterra-and-whats-next/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/off-roading-is-in-our-dna-nissan-talks-frontier-sport-xterra-and-whats-next/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-winner-of-the-engine-of-the-year-award/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-winner-of-the-engine-of-the-year-award/ Vauxhall-Opel has confirmed the new Astra is one of "at least" four new models it will launch by 2030, alongside the next-generation Corsa, a new SUV co-developed with China's Leapmotor, and an as-yet unna]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-vauxhall-astra-confirmed-by-2030-with-less-traditional-shape/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-vauxhall-astra-confirmed-by-2030-with-less-traditional-shape/ The electric hot hatch was unwrapped in concept form at La Sarthe last year, but this is the finished product - ready for showrooms in the coming months with a design that Peugeot says "is incredibly close" to the original show car.
The first new Pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-new-peugeot-e-208-gti-is-now-ready-for-showrooms/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-new-peugeot-e-208-gti-is-now-ready-for-showrooms/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-skoda-superb-estate-is-the-best-estate-car-you-can-buy/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-skoda-superb-estate-is-the-best-estate-car-you-can-buy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-audis-new-supercar-race-around-monaco/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-audis-new-supercar-race-around-monaco/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-hits-monaco-with-new-design-built-on-absolute-simplicity/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-hits-monaco-with-new-design-built-on-absolute-simplicity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-stuffed-two-engines-into-a-seven-cylinder-camry-with-700-hp/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-stuffed-two-engines-into-a-seven-cylinder-camry-with-700-hp/ In it the unnamed narrator insists to Sam-I-am that the titular dish disgusts him, only to eventually try it and, sure enough, love it. For green eggs and ham substitute an electric car with synthetic gearchanges, and for our presumptuous unnamed narrator Porsche.
The rise of the virtual gearbox: Why EV sports cars are faking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/if-porsches-gt-boss-likes-virtual-gearshifts-you-can-too-2/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/if-porsches-gt-boss-likes-virtual-gearshifts-you-can-too-2/ In it the unnamed narrator insists to Sam-I-am that the titular dish disgusts him, only to eventually try it and, sure enough, love it. For green eggs and ham substitute an electric car with synthetic gearchanges, and for our presumptuous unnamed narrator Porsche.
The rise of the virtual gearbox: Why EV sports cars are faking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/if-porsches-gt-boss-likes-virtual-gearshifts-you-can-too/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/if-porsches-gt-boss-likes-virtual-gearshifts-you-can-too/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-is-putting-a-manual-gearbox-in-three-new-cars/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-is-putting-a-manual-gearbox-in-three-new-cars/ A lot has been lost in the mists of time and marketing, but the latter has to have some sass to its styling. Practicality isn’t the overriding concern of most shooting brakes, but added load space is certainly handy. Here’s our run-down of the best conversions and factory-fitted fast-back wagons:Aston Martin DB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-ever-shooting-brakes/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-ever-shooting-brakes/ The word is commonly used in automotive circles, yet its meaning isn't widely understood – and is highly variableOne thing the car industry is renowned for is jargon – and the problem with jargon is that terms can be interpreted differently depending on who's using them.
Electric vehicles' traction motors are an example. Are those that avoid the use of permanent magnets separately excited synchronous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-actually-is-a-car-platform-anyway/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-actually-is-a-car-platform-anyway/ Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi are among the Japanese firms to look to other global markets for growthNissan’s announcement that Jaecoo owner Chery is ready to take over one of the two production lines at its underutilised Sunderland plant neatly illustrates a wider trend: that Japanese car companies are facing an existential crisis in Europe as their fingertip hold on a difficult market is now starting to crumble in the face of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/setting-sun-japans-car-makers-deprioritise-europe-as-china-races-in/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/setting-sun-japans-car-makers-deprioritise-europe-as-china-races-in/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-one-of-a-kind-koenigsegg-could-fetch-10-million/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-one-of-a-kind-koenigsegg-could-fetch-10-million/ To have survived so long, Buick has clearly been doing something right for the last 120 odd years, which is as good a reason as any for us to delve into its history:The founder
David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929) was born in Arbroath on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-finest-cars-of-buick/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-finest-cars-of-buick/ When was the last time you actively thought about making a contactless card payment? The speed at which I defaulted to using the faux gears of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's N e-Shift system after making first acquaintance with it - even keeping it murmuring away in the background, mimicking a dual-clutch automatic 'box]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-rise-of-the-virtual-gearbox-why-ev-sports-cars-are-faking-it/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-rise-of-the-virtual-gearbox-why-ev-sports-cars-are-faking-it/ It's not his permit: it was there when he bought the car 19 years ago, unbelievably from a chap at the roadside.
Mike recalls: "He said it was knocking from somewhere and he wasn't happy. I drove it round the block. It just ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-1992-v8-range-rover-only-costs-me-100-in-repairs-each-year/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-1992-v8-range-rover-only-costs-me-100-in-repairs-each-year/ How can legacy car firms, already struggling with the cost of electrification and ever-shifting legislation, combat aggressive rivals who are out to rapidly grow market share through being leaner, fa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-the-leapmotor-stellantis-deal-thats-changing-the-car-world/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-the-leapmotor-stellantis-deal-thats-changing-the-car-world/ Or a hot-hatchback like the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, pictured, which saw service in the UK? Well, the police in one part of the world or other have used all these cars, and a whole lot more, so take a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-coolest-police-cars/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-coolest-police-cars/ Back in 1991, Fiat Auto’s car enthusiast boss launched a design competition especially for Italian coachbuilders. The idea was that they would produce an assortment of concept cars based on the then new Fiat Cinquecento, the neatly squared-off version released that year.
Cantarella’s aims were multiple. The design]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-the-daewoo-matiz-began-life-as-a-fiat-concept/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-the-daewoo-matiz-began-life-as-a-fiat-concept/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/21-controversial-models-from-famous-car-manufacturers/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/21-controversial-models-from-famous-car-manufacturers/ It's a question put to me in an interview recently, to which a previous interviewee had said that, in times gone by (maybe even now), only the British would be barmy enough to stand in a small, cold shed and decide that a world-class small sports or racing car might roll out of the doorway.
I think there's a bit more to it than that, and that in creating w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-the-raf-helped-make-britain-a-sports-car-mega-power/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-the-raf-helped-make-britain-a-sports-car-mega-power/ Whereas de Meo was a kind of troubadour car boss who has specialised in orchestrating car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-testing-renaults-top-secret-new-cars-with-the-firms-boss/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-testing-renaults-top-secret-new-cars-with-the-firms-boss/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-racing-boss-look-forward-to-a-more-hardcore-civic-type-r-2/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-racing-boss-look-forward-to-a-more-hardcore-civic-type-r-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-racing-boss-look-forward-to-a-more-hardcore-civic-type-r/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-racing-boss-look-forward-to-a-more-hardcore-civic-type-r/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dodge-charger-ev-got-a-massive-price-hike/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dodge-charger-ev-got-a-massive-price-hike/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-most-popular-suv-is-getting-a-major-update/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-most-popular-suv-is-getting-a-major-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heres-how-wed-spec-the-perfect-corvette-grand-sport/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heres-how-wed-spec-the-perfect-corvette-grand-sport/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-97-car-dealers-were-warned-about-deceptive-pricing-by-the-ftc/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-97-car-dealers-were-warned-about-deceptive-pricing-by-the-ftc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-has-5-new-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-has-5-new-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-might-bring-back-the-regular-golf-in-the-us/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-might-bring-back-the-regular-golf-in-the-us/ According to a survey by eBay, 72% of drivers would be scared off by six figures on an odometer, while 52% would avoid a car that had surpassed 50,000 miles. 
Yet DVLA data show]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-cars-are-older-than-ever-but-buyers-still-fear-100k-miles/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-cars-are-older-than-ever-but-buyers-still-fear-100k-miles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-done-with-the-nuvolari-a-convertible-may-happen/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-done-with-the-nuvolari-a-convertible-may-happen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-rejects-self-driving-cars-we-want-people-to-have-fun-not-the-computer-chips/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-rejects-self-driving-cars-we-want-people-to-have-fun-not-the-computer-chips/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-wells-vertige-road-test-75k-a110-rival-is-a-lightweight-purist-gem/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-wells-vertige-road-test-75k-a110-rival-is-a-lightweight-purist-gem/ This new supercar is going to have even more power than its Temerario cousin, as well as a full carbon body. Limited production will also make it precisely as exclusive as a LaFerrari. These are not the trappings of a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-is-far-more-special-than-a-big-tt-or-muffled-lambo/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-is-far-more-special-than-a-big-tt-or-muffled-lambo/ But how many can you name? Morgan and Messerschmitt are the go-to brands, but after that most car fans will struggle to name many. So read on and prepare to be enlightened on some of the most bizarre vehicles ever created:Morgan (1909)
We might as well start with t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mysterious-world-of-the-three-wheeled-car/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mysterious-world-of-the-three-wheeled-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-wildest-cars-ever-made/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-wildest-cars-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-ceo-disses-his-own-hypercar-for-being-too-heavy/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-ceo-disses-his-own-hypercar-for-being-too-heavy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-finally-add-apple-carplay-to-your-gm-ev/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-finally-add-apple-carplay-to-your-gm-ev/ Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre engine aided by three electric motors, the mid-engined Nuvolari is the fastest and mos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nuvolari-audi-reveals-shock-new-v8-supercar-to-replace-r8/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nuvolari-audi-reveals-shock-new-v8-supercar-to-replace-r8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/surprise-this-is-the-new-audi-nuvolari-supercar/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/surprise-this-is-the-new-audi-nuvolari-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-wants-to-expand-the-mustang-family-nbspnbsp/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-wants-to-expand-the-mustang-family-nbspnbsp/ Driving simulators continue to grow ever more sophisticated, transforming the development of cars and the things they are made from.
They have certainly moved on from the level of giving drivers and pilots a realistic training environment without the need to physically sit them in a Formula 1 car or airliner.
Hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HiL) enables engineers to run components like electronic control units throu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-high-tech-simulators-save-12000-tyres-a-year/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-high-tech-simulators-save-12000-tyres-a-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-may-auto-sales/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-may-auto-sales/ Electric hatch will be joined by new small crossovers and an SUV - all with 'rally-led' dynamicsFord will launch five new cars over the next four years in the UK and mainland Europe - including a new electric Fiesta successor - and the firm's Europe passenger car chief has vowed that their driving dynamics will live up to Ford's rich heritage.
The new models will all sit in the B-and C-segments. They comprise a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiesta-bronco-puma-and-more-fords-european-comeback-detailed/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiesta-bronco-puma-and-more-fords-european-comeback-detailed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-believes-gas-cars-will-become-obsoletejust-like-horses/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-believes-gas-cars-will-become-obsoletejust-like-horses/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-believes-gas-cars-will-become-obsolete-like-horses/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-believes-gas-cars-will-become-obsolete-like-horses/ The new seven-seater – which Autocar has driven as a prototype (below) – will use an extended version of the MEB platform that underpins the smaller Enyaq and Elroq, and face off with the likes of the Peugeot E-5008 and Mercedes GLB Electric.
New sketches released by the b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-seven-seat-skoda-peaq-ahead-of-23-june-reveal/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-seven-seat-skoda-peaq-ahead-of-23-june-reveal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-need-to-talk-about-the-ferrari-luces-massive-windscreen-wipers/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-need-to-talk-about-the-ferrari-luces-massive-windscreen-wipers/ Bid to rejoin Europe's biggest car makers comprises new 'Fiesta', Bronco and more small EVsFord will "go on the offensive" with the launch of five new cars in the UK and Europe by 2029 – all of which will draw on its extensive heritage in rallying in a bid to win back buyers in the region.
The new models will sit in the B- and C-segments and include a Bronco-inspired ‘multi-energy&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiesta-bronco-puma-fords-european-comeback-detailed/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiesta-bronco-puma-fords-european-comeback-detailed/ At least it was when it was new. The 330Ci had a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine with no turbos and made 228bhp at 5900rpm and 332lb ft at 3500rpm. It had a six-speed manual gearbox,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5000-miles-in-a-2005-bmw-3-series-can-you-daily-drive-a-modern-classic/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5000-miles-in-a-2005-bmw-3-series-can-you-daily-drive-a-modern-classic/ Multinational giant's “straightforward” reboot in US contrasts with trickier path to success in struggling Europe
“Product is king.” That line from Stellantis’s head of American brands, Tim Kuniskis, nicely summed up the company’s investor day, in which the multinational giant attempted to wash itself clean of the failures of previous CEO Carlos Tavares and present a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/product-is-king-stellantis-pivots-back-to-volume-in-bold-growth-plan/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/product-is-king-stellantis-pivots-back-to-volume-in-bold-growth-plan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-special-bronco-pairs-a-raptor-engine-with-the-sasquatch-package/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-special-bronco-pairs-a-raptor-engine-with-the-sasquatch-package/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-bronco-pairs-the-raptor-engine-with-the-sasquatch-package/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-bronco-pairs-the-raptor-engine-with-the-sasquatch-package/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-says-new-models-will-be-distinct-not-just-rebadging-nbsp/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-says-new-models-will-be-distinct-not-just-rebadging-nbsp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-nearly-420000-vehicles-over-faulty-seat-belts/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-nearly-420000-vehicles-over-faulty-seat-belts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-cheapest-crossover-just-got-a-lot-more-expensive/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-cheapest-crossover-just-got-a-lot-more-expensive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-will-build-trucks-again-thanks-to-nissan/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-will-build-trucks-again-thanks-to-nissan/ 'The Donald' may favour big V8s, but the first official car of any US president was powered by steam. It seems it was secretary of war William Ta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tsars-and-their-cars-when-world-leaders-first-took-the-wheel/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tsars-and-their-cars-when-world-leaders-first-took-the-wheel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-record-number-of-americans-are-taking-out-6-year-car-loans/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-record-number-of-americans-are-taking-out-6-year-car-loans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/speed-not-sport-bmw-has-a-vision-for-alpinamdashwe-sat-down-with-executives/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/speed-not-sport-bmw-has-a-vision-for-alpinamdashwe-sat-down-with-executives/ It will go on sale later this year with two bodystyles: a straight-edged SUV and a more rakish Fastback. It's an affordable family crossover "designed for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-grizzly-suv-unwrapped-as-grande-pandas-bigger-brother/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-grizzly-suv-unwrapped-as-grande-pandas-bigger-brother/ These systems need to be designed, with rou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/miles-better-the-best-ev-is-the-one-you-cant-always-have/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/miles-better-the-best-ev-is-the-one-you-cant-always-have/ The partnership unites the world’s oldest automotive publication with a global leader in industrial software, automation, infrastructure and digital transformation. Together, we will celebrate the finest cars and the visionary industry leaders shaping the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/siemens-to-partner-2026-autocar-awards/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/siemens-to-partner-2026-autocar-awards/ Undercutting the rival Cupra Born and Renault Megane, it offers an official range of 300 miles and can be charged at up to 174kW, giving a 30-80% refill time of 17 minutes. 
It sends 215bhp and 177lb ft through its rear wheels for a competitive 0-62mph sprint time of 6.7sec. 
The B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leapmotor-b05-to-bring-300-mile-range-for-pound29knbspndash-weve-already-driven-it/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leapmotor-b05-to-bring-300-mile-range-for-pound29knbspndash-weve-already-driven-it/ Driving-Fun, one of Europe’s largest track day organisers, plans to continue building existing Westfield models and develop new road and racing models for what it sees as a strong and active body of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-new-westfield-owner-plans-german-factory-more-models/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-new-westfield-owner-plans-german-factory-more-models/ After dropping that bombshell, executives firmly sealed their lips, leaving a void to be filled by fevered theories. What are we talking here? Land Rovers based on Jeep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-stellantis-tie-up-can-protect-jlrs-crucial-us-business/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-stellantis-tie-up-can-protect-jlrs-crucial-us-business/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-m2-gets-quicker-with-a-new-trim/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-m2-gets-quicker-with-a-new-trim/ The M2 xDrive has been revealed ahead of it going on sale in late summer, priced from £74,255 - around £4000 more than the standard rear-driven M2. 
That's also around £12,000 more than its closest comparable rival, the five-cylind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-m2-gains-four-wheel-drive-option-for-74k/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-m2-gains-four-wheel-drive-option-for-74k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-best-selling-suv-got-a-major-price-cut/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-best-selling-suv-got-a-major-price-cut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-worry-ferrari-wont-stop-making-gas-cars/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-worry-ferrari-wont-stop-making-gas-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-might-be-the-new-chrysler-airflow-suv/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-might-be-the-new-chrysler-airflow-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/yikes-ram-made-an-ai-generated-shirt-with-a-tacoma-on-it/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/yikes-ram-made-an-ai-generated-shirt-with-a-tacoma-on-it/ Chief among the design tweaks is the move from the signature quad-light front fascia to a more conventional twin-lamp arrangement.
That makes the new Spur the first Bentley saloon with two headlights since production of the S2 ended 64 years ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-flying-spur-gets-fresh-look-and-671bhp-s-variant/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-flying-spur-gets-fresh-look-and-671bhp-s-variant/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-gorgeous-porsche-inspired-hypercar-is-hiding-a-secret/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-gorgeous-porsche-inspired-hypercar-is-hiding-a-secret/ This comes four years after the British luxury brand introduced its debut EV, which has since surpassed the V12-powered Ghost saloon and Phantom limo to become its second-best-seller, after the Cullinan SUV.
The Series II brings]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-rolls-royce-spectre-boosts-power-and-claims-390-mile-range/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-rolls-royce-spectre-boosts-power-and-claims-390-mile-range/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-audi-q7-teased-ahead-of-imminent-reveal/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-audi-q7-teased-ahead-of-imminent-reveal/ Today they commonplace, and only highly specialised manufacturers can get away without having at least one SUV in their ranges. In this gallery we're going to see which manufacturers have been in the SUV business for decades, and which have recent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-suv-made-by-every-major-car-maker/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-suv-made-by-every-major-car-maker/ After all, who doesn’t spend half their waking hours scrolling through car ads, imagining themselves at the wheel of something they can’t afford, such as a Ferrari or a Lamborghini?
It passes the time but leads nowhere – so instead, scroll through these 30 choice motors no dearer than £30,000. Agreed, it’s a significant]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/30-dream-cars-for-under-30k/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/30-dream-cars-for-under-30k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-best-hot-hatch-will-get-even-better-with-a-new-morizo-trim/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-best-hot-hatch-will-get-even-better-with-a-new-morizo-trim/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-grmn-corolla-adds-a-bit-of-everything/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-grmn-corolla-adds-a-bit-of-everything/ Sim racing is, quite simply, the most accessible and tangible way to revel in cars when the real thing is beyond your means. I'll spare you the sob story but, as the middle of three chil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-150-sim-rig-made-me-a-teenage-racing-prodigy-and-a-better-real-world-driver/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-150-sim-rig-made-me-a-teenage-racing-prodigy-and-a-better-real-world-driver/ Multinational giant will refocus on four key 'global' brands yet promises more individualism for the other 10 it ownsFuture models from the 14 brands that make up the Stellantis empire will be more differentiated, despite the increasing use of common platforms and technology, according to its European boss.
The multinational giant recently announced a £52 billion transformation plan that will i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-just-rebadging-stellantis-pledges-distinct-brands-despite-shared-tech/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-just-rebadging-stellantis-pledges-distinct-brands-despite-shared-tech/ New designer is "almost finished" with a range of significant facelifts that will kick off design refreshMini has “almost finished” work on a range of significant facelifts that will herald a new era for the brand under design chief Holger Hampf. 
The German joined Mini from Designworks, BMW’s Californian design consultancy, in October 2024 but has yet to have an opportunity to make his mark, given how new the British marq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/facelifts-off-roaders-and-more-jcw-mini-on-cusp-of-new-design-era/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/facelifts-off-roaders-and-more-jcw-mini-on-cusp-of-new-design-era/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-wants-to-regulate-fun-tires-update/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-wants-to-regulate-fun-tires-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-wants-to-regulate-fun-tires/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-wants-to-regulate-fun-tires/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-scraps-plans-for-a-future-flagship-ev/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-scraps-plans-for-a-future-flagship-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-recalls-nearly-100000-cars-for-a-major-safety-issue/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-recalls-nearly-100000-cars-for-a-major-safety-issue/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sad-the-dodge-viper-isnt-coming-back/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sad-the-dodge-viper-isnt-coming-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-latest-one-off-is-covered-in-stars/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-latest-one-off-is-covered-in-stars/ It thoroughly deserves its commercial success too, because it's well-rounded, pleasant to drive, decently equipped and available with a broad mix of powertrains.
Its popularity also means there is an abundance of current, 'F'- generation C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-corsa-used-buying-guide-make-sure-you-buy-the-right-one/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-corsa-used-buying-guide-make-sure-you-buy-the-right-one/ Larger car has secured the full £3750 Electric Car Grant from the UK government, meaning it now starts at £30,995The Kia EV4 hatchback has qualified for the upper tier of the UK government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), making it cheaper than the smaller EV3.
The upgrade to the full Band 1 grant of £3750, up from the previous Band 2 grant of £1500, means the EV4 in entry-level Air]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev4-hatch-now-cheaper-than-smaller-ev3-due-to-upgraded-grant/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev4-hatch-now-cheaper-than-smaller-ev3-due-to-upgraded-grant/ Collins' model was submitted to Lego Ideas – the platform on which fans of the bricks can post their own models, with the potential for them to become a real set – in April, soon receiving t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-built-a-renault-5-from-lego-now-you-might-be-able-to-buy-it/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-built-a-renault-5-from-lego-now-you-might-be-able-to-buy-it/ We compare the Spanish brand's desirable supermini to its crossover siblingThe two cars pictured above are remarkably similar - and not just because they're both freshly facelifted and painted Oniric Grey.
The Seat Ibiza and Arona are very closely related, to the extent that the latter is just a slightly bigger version of the former - so I grabbed the opportunity to remind myself of how different the crossover f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/supermini-vs-suv-is-my-seat-ibiza-better-than-its-arona-sibling/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/supermini-vs-suv-is-my-seat-ibiza-better-than-its-arona-sibling/ Happening upon a finished Polestar 5 for the first time, the car basking in soft morning light outside a hotel on the outskirts of Marrakesh, is enough to momentarily halt the chitter-chatter. The car's snout, so low and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-5-driven-british-bred-ev-is-an-epic-everyday-super-saloon/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-5-driven-british-bred-ev-is-an-epic-everyday-super-saloon/ The facts are, I think, a little less romantic. The eventual founder of Morgan Motor Company had plenty of access to cars from the earliest years of the 20th century, when he ran a garage and hire car business in Malvern Link,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a2-defender-super-3-priors-bought-a-morgan-to-create-dream-fleet/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a2-defender-super-3-priors-bought-a-morgan-to-create-dream-fleet/ The arguments are compelling on both sides. Offering a car with both an electric motor and a combustion engine hedges your bets and keeps hold of customers sceptical of going electric. On the other hand, going all-el]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-engines-one-solution-european-car-makers-divided-on-phev-and-rex-tech/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-engines-one-solution-european-car-makers-divided-on-phev-and-rex-tech/ Both PHEV and REx drivetrains combine combustion engines and electric motors, but there are crucial differencesA range-extender (known as a REx or REEV) is pleasingly simple: it's an electric vehicle with a smaller battery that can be topped up by a petrol engine when the state of charge drops.
Traditionally, a REx is a type of series hybrid, which means the electric motor turns the road wheels and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-is-a-range-extender-different-to-a-plug-in-hybrid-and-which-is-better/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-is-a-range-extender-different-to-a-plug-in-hybrid-and-which-is-better/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-lamborghini-urus-2018-2024-review/Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-lamborghini-urus-2018-2024-review/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/more-than-just-a-work-vehicle-kia-has-big-plans-for-its-commercial-vans/Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/more-than-just-a-work-vehicle-kia-has-big-plans-for-its-commercial-vans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-gorgeous-new-livery-celebrates-a-century/Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-gorgeous-new-livery-celebrates-a-century/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brilliant-car-designs-of-giorgetto-giugiaro/Sun, 31 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brilliant-car-designs-of-giorgetto-giugiaro/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-mercedes-benz-c-class-20142021-review/Sun, 31 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-mercedes-benz-c-class-20142021-review/ The issue wasn't that he doesn't consider himself a car nut: his dad, who owns a historic Mustang and Lincoln, and best friend are, and both tried to convince Ryan that "there are great stories in cars". But Ryan initially pushed back, telling them: "I've got Santa Claus and po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-fords-secret-archive-meet-the-man-preserving-the-firms-history/Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-fords-secret-archive-meet-the-man-preserving-the-firms-history/ All day, the motors - among them rarities such as a 1987 Volkswagen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/anything-goes-the-budget-rally-where-its-micra-vs-modus-vs-mx-5/Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/anything-goes-the-budget-rally-where-its-micra-vs-modus-vs-mx-5/ Answer: when you have owned the same one twice and discover that in between you selling it and buying it back, it has been completely restored.
Vip Kukanathan is that lucky man. He first bought his 1989 BMW 730i SE in 2016, when it was showing 85,000 miles. He used it for four years, during which time he drove it in triumph to the sout]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-sold-my-classic-bmw-7-series-and-bought-it-back-better-than-ever/Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-sold-my-classic-bmw-7-series-and-bought-it-back-better-than-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-british-icon-returns-with-720-horsepower/Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-british-icon-returns-with-720-horsepower/ You’d think the introduction of such features would be a regular occurrence in the electric era, yet however new and fast-improv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hey-grok-find-a-charger-and-tell-me-the-plymouth-score-tesla-ai-bot-changes-driving-for-good/Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hey-grok-find-a-charger-and-tell-me-the-plymouth-score-tesla-ai-bot-changes-driving-for-good/ But even the haters can't deny it: Formula E has lasted far longer than most expected. Now in its 12th season, the electric single-seater series has survived early technical glitches, widespread scorn, manufacturer pull-outs and a global pandemic to somehow keep the spar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-on-entertaining-formula-es-805bhp-answer-to-f1-fatigue/Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-on-entertaining-formula-es-805bhp-answer-to-f1-fatigue/ Last year I bought a Ford Fiesta with 130,000 miles on the clock, which I owned for a year until selling it recently. So what is like really like r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cheap-small-car-survives-life-with-a-mega-mile-ford-fiesta/Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cheap-small-car-survives-life-with-a-mega-mile-ford-fiesta/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-from-japan/Fri, 29 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-from-japan/ Whilst, today, Renault predominantly occupies itself with producing small hatchbacks and crossovers, the brand has an illustrious reputation for building some of the finest performance cars ever produced – both for the road and the racetrack.
However, with the recent unveilings of both the mad 5 Turbo 3E and the ultra-special Alpine A110]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/25-of-renaults-greatest-performance-hits/Fri, 29 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/25-of-renaults-greatest-performance-hits/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-surprise-the-new-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door-will-be-pricey/Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-surprise-the-new-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door-will-be-pricey/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hummer-wants-to-take-on-the-bronco-and-wrangler-with-this-new-concept/Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hummer-wants-to-take-on-the-bronco-and-wrangler-with-this-new-concept/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rivian-says-ai-will-make-the-apple-carplay-debate-obsolete/Fri, 29 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rivian-says-ai-will-make-the-apple-carplay-debate-obsolete/ If you want to join us in the crystal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-sports-cars-that-should-go-up-in-value/Fri, 29 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-sports-cars-that-should-go-up-in-value/ Retro runarounds coming in 2028 are highly likely for RHD; Peugeot and Vauxhall versions could followStellantis could expand its line-up of sub-£15,000 affordable electric city cars beyond the forthcoming Citroën 2CV and Fiat Panda revivals – and the firm’s European chief is “95%” certain they will be offered in the UK with right-hand drive.
The industry powerhouse is developing a new 'E-ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sub-pound15k-fiat-panda-and-citroen-2cv-evs-95-certain-for-uk/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sub-pound15k-fiat-panda-and-citroen-2cv-evs-95-certain-for-uk/ There's a charming modesty about Britain's latest rally hopeful, 23-year-old Ioan Lloyd. Rallying courses through his veins - small wonder for a young lad growing up in Llandysul, west Wales - but it began as a passion above all else.
"My dad was a rally driver," says Lloyd. "He got into navi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-next-wrc-legend-how-23-year-old-ioan-lloyd-will-shake-up-rally-world/Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-next-wrc-legend-how-23-year-old-ioan-lloyd-will-shake-up-rally-world/ The new £399,000 two-seater will enter production next year and Autocar has been given an exclusive first look at the car ahead of its official unveiling on 29 May.
The Cobra Coupé is essentially a closed-roof variant of the 2024 Cobra Roadster, wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-ac-cars-begins-new-era-with-400k-cobra-coupe-supercar/Fri, 29 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-ac-cars-begins-new-era-with-400k-cobra-coupe-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/isuzu-d-max-ev/Thu, 28 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/isuzu-d-max-ev/ Chinese car maker partners four other firms to form new EV brand for Japan; plans four models by 2029Chery, the parent company of Omoda and Jaecoo, is aiming to crack the fearsome Japanese market, partnering with four Asian auto firms to form a new EV brand called Emta.
The Chinese company – which now has four SUV brands in the UK and could soon add the reborn Freelander as a fifth – ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaecoo-parent-chery-enters-kei-car-game-with-new-emta-brand/Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaecoo-parent-chery-enters-kei-car-game-with-new-emta-brand/ Peugeot is offering savings of up to nearly £10,000 across its line-up as it shuffles pricing for all cars, with some now qualifying for greater incentives and lower VED costs.
Following the launch of the new 308 hatchback and 408 crossover, Peugeot has adjusted pricing for the 208, 2008, 3008 and 5008 to bring its entry points down and make "the brand more accessible to a wider range of cu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-slashes-uk-prices-by-up-to-10k-across-line-up/Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-slashes-uk-prices-by-up-to-10k-across-line-up/ It's been three decades since I last drove a 1970s Rolls Corniche convertible - or the Shadow saloon from which this and the Corniche coupé are derived - yet the spread of the Lady's wings is unforgettable. So is the gra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/halcyon-corniche-i-drove-the-other-450k-rolls-royce-ev/Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/halcyon-corniche-i-drove-the-other-450k-rolls-royce-ev/ We’re told the five-door EV has the lowest drag coefficient of any road-going Ferrari. That’s easy to believe studying that soap-bar slipperiness.&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-luxury-ev-dilemma-ferrari-luces-slippery-shape-is-from-a-pre-china-era/Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-luxury-ev-dilemma-ferrari-luces-slippery-shape-is-from-a-pre-china-era/ Seat recently ended a long drought of new model launches with facelifts for the Ibiza supermini and Arona crossover, the first substantial investments in its line-up since]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-seat-cars-on-horizon-as-brand-diverges-from-cupra/Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-seat-cars-on-horizon-as-brand-diverges-from-cupra/ It will replace BWT as the title sponsor of the Enstone-based outfit, which from 2027 onwards will be known as the Gucci Racing Alpine Formula 1 Team.
The team will adopt the Italian brand's colours, marki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gucci-racing-alpine-ex-renault-boss-reunites-with-old-firm-for-f1-bid/Wed, 27 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gucci-racing-alpine-ex-renault-boss-reunites-with-old-firm-for-f1-bid/ Mark Rodbert, CEO at Idax Software, told Autocar Business that the industry was attractive to cyber criminals because of its high staff turnover, which created weak spots when permissions and access from former employees remaine]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cyber-attacks-become-business-as-usual-for-automotive-firms/Wed, 27 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cyber-attacks-become-business-as-usual-for-automotive-firms/ Say what you like about it (and plenty have), just looking at a Jaguar XJ220 provides a thrill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-xj220-has-this-90s-supercar-been-badly-treated/Sat, 23 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-xj220-has-this-90s-supercar-been-badly-treated/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-have-to-pay-the-bills-ford-explains-why-the-fiesta-had-to-die-in-europe/Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-have-to-pay-the-bills-ford-explains-why-the-fiesta-had-to-die-in-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-recalls-60000-suvs-for-backup-camera-issues/Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-recalls-60000-suvs-for-backup-camera-issues/ Striking crossover will enter production – but is unlikely to use the same range-extender powertrain as the conceptCupra will put its radical Tindaya sports SUV concept into production in the coming years as a new flagship EV which will go toe to toe with the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60.
The Tindaya was revealed at the Munich motor show last year as a futuristic, rakish SUV that previewed the next evolution of Cupra&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/confirmed-cupra-tindaya-to-enter-production-as-bmw-ix3-rival/Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/confirmed-cupra-tindaya-to-enter-production-as-bmw-ix3-rival/ Because cars that are objectively good — that show careful consideration in design and execution, have strengths in all the right areas and are therefore easy to recognise and recommend — aren't always the cars that appeal to one personally. Because there's an important difference between rating a c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-autocar-names-uks-50-best-cars-ndash-in-all-categories/Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-autocar-names-uks-50-best-cars-ndash-in-all-categories/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bad-news-a-honda-prelude-type-r-isnt-happening/Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bad-news-a-honda-prelude-type-r-isnt-happening/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-will-launch-two-sub-30000-suvs/Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-will-launch-two-sub-30000-suvs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-drivers-are-getting-hit-hardest-by-fuel-costs-study/Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-drivers-are-getting-hit-hardest-by-fuel-costs-study/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-car-owners-are-hit-hardest-by-rising-gas-prices-study/Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-car-owners-are-hit-hardest-by-rising-gas-prices-study/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-will-do-buttons-polestar-promises-more-physical-controls-in-future-models/Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/we-will-do-buttons-polestar-promises-more-physical-controls-in-future-models/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-is-working-on-a-viper-replacement-with-a-different-snake-name/Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-is-working-on-a-viper-replacement-with-a-different-snake-name/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-truck-engine-recall-just-expanded/Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-truck-engine-recall-just-expanded/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-reborn-citroeumln-2cv-will-make-mobility-accessible-to-all/Fri, 22 May 2026 12:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-reborn-citroeumln-2cv-will-make-mobility-accessible-to-all/ But one potential issue is that even 5G, the world's fifth-generation wireless technology, can be blocked for a moment by anything from pedestrians and vehicles, according to research by the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University in Edinb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-heavy-traffic-could-hinder-the-autonomous-cars-of-tomorrow/Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-heavy-traffic-could-hinder-the-autonomous-cars-of-tomorrow/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-is-turning-lancia-into-a-specialty-brand/Fri, 22 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-is-turning-lancia-into-a-specialty-brand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-teases-a-new-special-car/Fri, 22 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-teases-a-new-special-car/ In 2019, the EU introduced General Safety Regulations 2 (GSR2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-end-of-bings-and-bongs-euro-ncap-overhauls-adas-testing/Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-end-of-bings-and-bongs-euro-ncap-overhauls-adas-testing/ The names may be those of familiar old stagers, but this pair of bang-up-to-date EVs represent Europe's most convincing fightback yet against the wave of ever-hotter, low-cost competition from China.
Yet there's more to this]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/best-20k-electric-car-showdown-renault-5-vs-fiat-grande-panda/Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/best-20k-electric-car-showdown-renault-5-vs-fiat-grande-panda/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-isnt-going-anywheremdashtwo-new-models-are-on-the-way/Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-isnt-going-anywheremdashtwo-new-models-are-on-the-way/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-dodge-and-ram-have-9-new-models-coming-by-2030-heres-all-of-them/Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-dodge-and-ram-have-9-new-models-coming-by-2030-heres-all-of-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-futuristic-headlights-are-finally-coming-to-america/Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-futuristic-headlights-are-finally-coming-to-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-has-a-plan-seven-new-cars-under-40000/Thu, 21 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-has-a-plan-seven-new-cars-under-40000/ To be sold in both fastback and straighter-edged SUV form, the Grizzly is an affordable family SUV "designed for the three regions" Fiat sells in, according to CEO Olivier François: Europe, Latin America]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-new-fiat-grizzly-suv-is-pandas-affordable-big-brother/Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-new-fiat-grizzly-suv-is-pandas-affordable-big-brother/ Iconic French people's car reborn for a new era - with a familiar name and shapeCitroen has confirmed the revival of the storied 2CV name for its upcoming £15,000 electric city car - and previewed its design ahead of a reveal at the Paris motor show in October. 
Taking to the stage at parent company Stellantis's investor day presentation in Michigan, Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon gave a first look at the firm's n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-citron-confirms-2cv-name-and-styling-for-15k-city-car/Thu, 21 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-citron-confirms-2cv-name-and-styling-for-15k-city-car/ Iconic French people's car will be reborn in 2028 as a£15,000 urban EV with familiar snail shapeCitroën has confirmed the revival of the storied 2CV name for its upcoming £15,000 electric city car - and previewed its design ahead of a reveal at the Paris motor show in October. 
Taking to the stage at parent company Stellantis's investor day presentation in Michigan, Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon gave a firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-citroen-confirms-2cv-name-and-styling-for-15k-city-car/Thu, 21 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-citroen-confirms-2cv-name-and-styling-for-15k-city-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amgs-ceo-has-a-plan-to-get-people-excited-about-evs-you-need-to-drive-it/Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amgs-ceo-has-a-plan-to-get-people-excited-about-evs-you-need-to-drive-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/suzuki-thinks-it-will-outsell-honda-for-the-first-time-ever/Thu, 21 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/suzuki-thinks-it-will-outsell-honda-for-the-first-time-ever/ AMG’s variant of the CLE has thus far been available with only a turbocharged straight six, but the Mythos will bring a new V8 derived from that introduced by the facelifted S-Class.
The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre engine has a flat-plane crank – typically reserve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-mercedes-amg-cle-63-mythos-heralds-return-to-v8s/Thu, 21 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-mercedes-amg-cle-63-mythos-heralds-return-to-v8s/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-renault-5-e-tech-electric-is-the-ultimate-city-car/Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-renault-5-e-tech-electric-is-the-ultimate-city-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-worry-ford-wont-sell-toasters-on-wheels-in-europe/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-worry-ford-wont-sell-toasters-on-wheels-in-europe/ We all know of cars which were fitted with an outstanding engine right from the start.
If you can’t immediately bring one to mind, the Bugatti Chiron is a good example. There are also many cars which were more or less ordinary in their original forms but became more desirable in one way or another because a new engine was added to the range, or because an existing engine became avail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cars-transformed-by-a-new-engine/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cars-transformed-by-a-new-engine/ From hundreds of possible examples, we’ve picked a re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strange-obscure-amp-often-forgotten-badge-engineered-cars/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strange-obscure-amp-often-forgotten-badge-engineered-cars/ Usually on track tests of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sensory-overload-how-wild-track-car-made-400bhp-feel-slow/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sensory-overload-how-wild-track-car-made-400bhp-feel-slow/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealers-pressured-mercedes-to-put-gas-engines-in-the-baby-g-class/Thu, 21 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealers-pressured-mercedes-to-put-gas-engines-in-the-baby-g-class/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealers-convinced-mercedes-to-put-gas-engines-in-the-baby-g-class/Thu, 21 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealers-convinced-mercedes-to-put-gas-engines-in-the-baby-g-class/ The Swedish brand is poised to launch four new cars in the next two years – the 5 GT, 4 estate, 7 crossover and next-generation 2 saloon – but is also investing heavily in ensuring its ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-will-do-buttons-as-it-tunes-into-owner-feedback/Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-will-do-buttons-as-it-tunes-into-owner-feedback/ Of course, this new Capri I'm driving is a very different kind of Ford - it's a Volkswagen ID 4 und]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/12000-miles-in-the-new-ford-capri-enjoyable-yet-overpriced/Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/12000-miles-in-the-new-ford-capri-enjoyable-yet-overpriced/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-weirdest-car-is-back-on-the-road-again-video/Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-weirdest-car-is-back-on-the-road-again-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-new-super-truck-ditches-one-very-annoying-feature/Wed, 20 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-new-super-truck-ditches-one-very-annoying-feature/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-new-super-truck-picks-up-where-the-srt10-left-off-meet-the-rumble-bee/Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-new-super-truck-picks-up-where-the-srt10-left-off-meet-the-rumble-bee/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-new-super-truck-picks-up-where-the-srt-10-left-off-meet-the-rumble-bee/Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-new-super-truck-picks-up-where-the-srt-10-left-off-meet-the-rumble-bee/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestars-gorgeous-convertible-is-nearly-readymdashbut-theres-a-problem-tariffs/Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestars-gorgeous-convertible-is-nearly-readymdashbut-theres-a-problem-tariffs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-could-bring-back-one-of-its-best-hatchbacks-for-europe-report/Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-could-bring-back-one-of-its-best-hatchbacks-for-europe-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-and-jaguar-land-rover-the-partnership-no-one-saw-coming/Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-and-jaguar-land-rover-the-partnership-no-one-saw-coming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-could-reinvent-one-of-its-most-iconic-technologies/Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-could-reinvent-one-of-its-most-iconic-technologies/ Chancellor Rachel Reeves had planned to scrap the 5p cut in fuel duty that was introduced in 2022, resulting in the current rate of 52.95p. Fuel duty was due to rise by 1p this September, with the full 5p rise happening over the course of the following six m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fuel-duty-frozen-until-at-least-end-of-2026/Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fuel-duty-frozen-until-at-least-end-of-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-opens-the-door-to-chinese-cars-made-in-europe/Wed, 20 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-opens-the-door-to-chinese-cars-made-in-europe/ Come the early 1990s, its new custodian, Rover, began exploring a replacement - but when BMW bought the British company in January 1994, it was clear that they had very different ideas about what a new Mini should l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-a-real-mini-how-bmws-reinvented-icon-overcame-early-furore/Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-a-real-mini-how-bmws-reinvented-icon-overcame-early-furore/ Now global car makers are seeking help from the same Chinese partners as they scrabble]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/global-car-makers-lean-on-china-in-fight-to-stay-competitive/Wed, 20 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/global-car-makers-lean-on-china-in-fight-to-stay-competitive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-believes-forcing-ev-mandates-in-europe-will-backfire/Wed, 20 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-believes-forcing-ev-mandates-in-europe-will-backfire/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60-review/Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60-review/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60/Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60/ With its stability control system in Sport, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé prototype goes about its business with calm, measured composure. Exactly what you would expect of a large, fast, electric saloon at moderate pace. There's a deliberate margin of safety in the handling balance, the front end delivering strong grip]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-new-level-of-ev-feedback-i-drove-wild-1169bhp-amg-gt/Wed, 20 May 2026 08:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-new-level-of-ev-feedback-i-drove-wild-1169bhp-amg-gt/ China pulled incentives for PHEVs and EVs this year and the former's sales dipped – but the latter actually growAre we seeing the beginning of the end of plug-in hybrids?
China has been leading the world in PHEV production and sales, accounting for 76% of the global total in 2025. But this year something weird has been happening.
The overall car market in China has been slowing, with retail sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/are-plug-in-hybrids-reaching-the-end-of-the-road/Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/are-plug-in-hybrids-reaching-the-end-of-the-road/ Due on sale in the UK in September from around £150,000, the new electric performance saloon line-up will be led by the GT 63, which can sprint from 0-62mph in just 2.4sec and hit a top speed of 186mph, thanks to 1169bhp and 1475lb ft of torque.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-mercedes-amg-gt-goes-ev-with-1169bhp-and-v8-rumble/Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-mercedes-amg-gt-goes-ev-with-1169bhp-and-v8-rumble/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodbye-v8-the-new-mercedes-amg-gt-is-electric-only/Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodbye-v8-the-new-mercedes-amg-gt-is-electric-only/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-next-performance-ev-could-have-a-manual/Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-next-performance-ev-could-have-a-manual/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-legendary-italian-design-house-wants-a-bigger-role-with-detroits-big-three/Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-legendary-italian-design-house-wants-a-bigger-role-with-detroits-big-three/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/android-auto-is-adding-two-major-streaming-services/Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/android-auto-is-adding-two-major-streaming-services/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-is-building-a-premium-bronco-with-filsons-help/Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-is-building-a-premium-bronco-with-filsons-help/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-chevys-best-v8s-is-deadmdashbut-something-big-is-coming/Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-chevys-best-v8s-is-deadmdashbut-something-big-is-coming/ “What you can expect for the Octavia is that you will get pure-hybrid and mild-hybrid solutions in future,” technical chief Johannes Neft told Autocar. 
The full-hybrid powertrian is expected to be that which will make its debut]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-octavia-confirmed-to-gain-full-hybrid-power/Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-octavia-confirmed-to-gain-full-hybrid-power/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-seltos/Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-seltos/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-skoda-epiq-is-the-newest-weapon-in-vw-groups-budget-ev-arsenal/Tue, 19 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-skoda-epiq-is-the-newest-weapon-in-vw-groups-budget-ev-arsenal/ Twinned with the forthcoming Volkswagen ID Cross, it is based on parent Volkswagen Group's MEB+ architecture. Designed specifically for small EVs, the MEB+ places the motor up front and battery un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skodas-renault-4-rival-is-here-epiq-undercuts-petrol-kamiq-at-pound25k/Tue, 19 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skodas-renault-4-rival-is-here-epiq-undercuts-petrol-kamiq-at-pound25k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt2-rs-with-manthey-kit-sets-new-lap-record-at-road-atlanta/Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt2-rs-with-manthey-kit-sets-new-lap-record-at-road-atlanta/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt2-rs-with-manthey-kit-sets-a-new-lap-record/Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt2-rs-with-manthey-kit-sets-a-new-lap-record/ Historic Italian brand returns with revised GAC petrol crossover; will coexist with revived sports car maker OscaHistoric Italian luxury car brand Itala has been revived after 92 years, with its engineering overseen by ex-Ferrari technical director Roberto Fedeli.
This is part of an expansion by Italian company DR Automobiles, which has been rebadging Chinese cars for the past 20 years and is now a significant emerging force in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-itala-brand-taps-ex-ferrari-tech-chief-to-adapt-chinese-suvs/Tue, 19 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-itala-brand-taps-ex-ferrari-tech-chief-to-adapt-chinese-suvs/ Sized between the 110 and 130 variants of the Defender, the Ti7 will be the first UK-bound car to use the Chinese brand’s new performance-focused ‘DM-p’ powertrain.
This comprises a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine, two electric motors (one per axle) and a 35.6kWh lith]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-to-challenge-defender-with-new-seven-seat-hybrid-suv/Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-to-challenge-defender-with-new-seven-seat-hybrid-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/xiaomi-beats-audi-to-claim-nrburgring-suv-record/Tue, 19 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/xiaomi-beats-audi-to-claim-nrburgring-suv-record/ Despite their raised ride heights and typically chunky styling, SUVs are more at home in a town centre than fording a river. If you really want to adventure into the wilderness, an off-roader is the only machine that will take you there.&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-4x4s-and-off-road-cars-driven-rated-and-ranked-2/Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-4x4s-and-off-road-cars-driven-rated-and-ranked-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ruf-is-the-antidote-to-todays-clean-cut-supercar-firms/Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ruf-is-the-antidote-to-todays-clean-cut-supercar-firms/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-smallest-car-will-be-rear-wheel-drive-again-2/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-smallest-car-will-be-rear-wheel-drive-again-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-smallest-car-will-be-rear-wheel-drive-again/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-smallest-car-will-be-rear-wheel-drive-again/ Company launches new 'e-car' project to develop and build small, affordable EVs for EuropeStellantis has confirmed plans to begin production of a new line of "small and affordable" electric city cars in Italy from 2028.
The company has announced the launch of a new programme develop A-segment EVs for the European market, in accordance with the European Commission's new 'e-car' framework - which aims to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-to-build-affordable-electric-city-cars-in-italy-from-2028/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-to-build-affordable-electric-city-cars-in-italy-from-2028/ Multinational company launches new 'E-car project to develop and build small, affordable EVs for EuropeStellantis has confirmed plans to begin production of a new line of "small and affordable" electric city cars in Italy from 2028 - likely including spiritual revivals of the original Fiat Panda and Citroën 2CV.
The multinational company has announced the launch of a new programme to develop A-segment EVs for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-2cv-and-panda-in-frame-as-stellantis-confirms-new-affordable-evs-for-2028/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-2cv-and-panda-in-frame-as-stellantis-confirms-new-affordable-evs-for-2028/ Executive director of Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety suggests drivers are becoming complacentFines for driving offences should be increased to fund a rollout of Al-powered traffic cameras across the UK, the head of a leading transport safety charity has told Autocar.
Jamie Hassall, executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, cla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/road-safety-charity-more-ai-cameras-needed-to-combat-speeders/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/road-safety-charity-more-ai-cameras-needed-to-combat-speeders/ There's almost no point outlining the commendable attributes of the Renault 5 by now, so many column inches have we (justifiably) given over to them in recent months, but suffice to say that it's a very well-liked little car: it looks great, it has a dec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-a-proper-ev-hot-hatch-my-winter-fling-with-the-alpine-a290/Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-a-proper-ev-hot-hatch-my-winter-fling-with-the-alpine-a290/ It won’t have escaped your attention that values of most classic cars have shot up over the past few years, but there are some that the market has either overlooked, or have the potential to rise significantly further.If you want to j]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sports-cars-that-should-go-up-in-value/Tue, 19 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sports-cars-that-should-go-up-in-value/ Here we take a look at its greatest hits, and its rather more exclusive models. Some were deliberately so, others just because the market proved less than receptive - time to find out why. We start with the biggest sellers..BIGGEST - 10: Lotus Seven (1957-73) – 2,477 soldThe 10th biggest selling Lotus was a simple two-seater open top-sports car.The car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-its-biggest-sellers-and-its-smallest/Tue, 19 May 2026 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-its-biggest-sellers-and-its-smallest/ Unveiled at a reception on the eve of the Frankfurt motor show, the new R8 V10 RWS - standing for Rear-Wheel Standard drive - will be produced in a limited run of 999 exa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-pictures-new-audi-r8-v10-rws/Tue, 19 May 2026 03:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-pictures-new-audi-r8-v10-rws/ Here we take a look at more than eight decades o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-important-concept-cars-ever-created/Tue, 19 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-important-concept-cars-ever-created/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ceo-wagons-are-primed-for-a-comeback/Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ceo-wagons-are-primed-for-a-comeback/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ceo-says-wagons-are-primed-for-their-comeback-moment/Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ceo-says-wagons-are-primed-for-their-comeback-moment/ Restricting this list to just 20 engines inevitably means that many worth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-greatest-german-engines-ever-made/Mon, 18 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-greatest-german-engines-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/caterham-seven-nrburgring-edition-is-a-tribute-to-the-green-hell/Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/caterham-seven-nrburgring-edition-is-a-tribute-to-the-green-hell/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-auto-industry-is-realizing-that-selling-your-data-isnt-worth-it-study/Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-auto-industry-is-realizing-that-selling-your-data-isnt-worth-it-study/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/another-automaker-is-delaying-its-evs/Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/another-automaker-is-delaying-its-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volvo-ex60-costs-less-than-the-bmw-ix3for-now/Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volvo-ex60-costs-less-than-the-bmw-ix3for-now/ In years gone by, the word 'classic' conjured images of old boys in MGBs, en route to the Dog and Duck’s annual autojumble. Modern car mags and we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brilliant-modern-classics-to-buy-today-before-prices-rise/Mon, 18 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-brilliant-modern-classics-to-buy-today-before-prices-rise/ The BMW M3 CS Handschalter, exclusive to the US market, follows the previous Z4 Handschalter in marking the end of the line for one of the brand’s performance models with a six-speed manual.
Being based on the M3 CS, it's 20kg lighter than the standard]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/g80-bmw-m3-bows-out-with-rwd-manual-special-edition-cs/Mon, 18 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/g80-bmw-m3-bows-out-with-rwd-manual-special-edition-cs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-1000-horsepower-hypercar-packs-a-koenigsegg-v8/Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-1000-horsepower-hypercar-packs-a-koenigsegg-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feds-want-your-data-if-you-downloaded-this-popular-car-app/Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feds-want-your-data-if-you-downloaded-this-popular-car-app/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-m3-cs-returns-with-a-manual-gearbox-surprise/Mon, 18 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-m3-cs-returns-with-a-manual-gearbox-surprise/ Should road testers have to prove that they've spent a significant sum on a car they've recommended as a requirement of some annual registration card, then? Should we give full transparency on what's on our driveways, so that readers can compare what we write with what we've actually bought?
Perhaps that would ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-i-bought-a-skoda-kodiaq-and-how-the-dealer-let-me-down/Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-i-bought-a-skoda-kodiaq-and-how-the-dealer-let-me-down/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-is-launching-seven-new-vehicles-in-europe/Mon, 18 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-is-launching-seven-new-vehicles-in-europe/ The new models will sit in the B- and C-segments and include a Bronco-inspired ‘multi-energy’ SUV, a small electric hatchback (which could revive the Fiesta name) and cros]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-launch-five-rally-bred-cars-in-europe-by-2029/Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-launch-five-rally-bred-cars-in-europe-by-2029/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-big-electric-sedan-loses-the-bulky-camo-for-a-slinky-wrap/Mon, 18 May 2026 10:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-big-electric-sedan-loses-the-bulky-camo-for-a-slinky-wrap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-bmw-alpina-model-in-the-new-era-will-be-a-large-v8-sedan/Mon, 18 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-bmw-alpina-model-in-the-new-era-will-be-a-large-v8-sedan/ CEO is "not worried at all" about new estate and crossover stepping on toes of sibling brand VolvoPolestar boss Michael Lohscheller "does not worry at all" about the brand being able to maintain its premium billing – and separation from sibling Volvo – as it eyes a huge volume uptick with expansion into more mainstream segments.
The Swedish EV maker's current line-up is weighted towards the p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-committed-to-premium-appeal-as-it-adds-mainstream-models/Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-committed-to-premium-appeal-as-it-adds-mainstream-models/ The next-generation BMW 1 Series will arrive in 2028 with both electric and hybrid powertrains and a focus on winning over younger buyers in key markets across Europe.
Described by BMW's compact-car design boss Oliver Heilmer as one of the "main pillars of the brand", the current entry-level hatchback is offered only with combustion engines. But for the fourth generation the addition]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-1-series-to-return-to-rwd-with-new-322bhp-ev/Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-1-series-to-return-to-rwd-with-new-322bhp-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-the-first-ferrari-430-scuderia-ever-built/Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-the-first-ferrari-430-scuderia-ever-built/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ford-f-150-is-officially-going-to-europe/Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ford-f-150-is-officially-going-to-europe/ PICTURE: HondaJet, built by HondaBMW’s bobsled
Starting in 2012,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/33-magnificently-random-things-made-by-car-makers/Sun, 17 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/33-magnificently-random-things-made-by-car-makers/ Keeping in mind the exhibits occasionally change, here are some of the greatest cars we saw on a trip to the mus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-bmw-museum/Sun, 17 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-bmw-museum/ And while there are some major differences between the two tales, there are also some parallels.
Datsun began exporting "a carefully selected range of cars" to the UK in autumn 1968, having "co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jaecoo-of-the-1970s-how-datsun-cracked-the-uk-car-market/Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jaecoo-of-the-1970s-how-datsun-cracked-the-uk-car-market/ He has had success reinventing both Peugeot and Renault over the past 20 years. But now he's taking on his most challenging job yet, leading the design of no fewer than 10 automotive brands.
The news that he would be leaving Renault to head design for Stellantis's European division was a shock when it arrived in July last year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renaissance-man-how-gilles-vidal-will-reshape-stellantis-in-europe/Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renaissance-man-how-gilles-vidal-will-reshape-stellantis-in-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-pagani-zonda-refuses-to-die/Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-pagani-zonda-refuses-to-die/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-just-built-the-wildest-v12-grand-tourer-youll-see-this-year/Sat, 16 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-just-built-the-wildest-v12-grand-tourer-youll-see-this-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-could-still-bring-one-of-its-quirkiest-concepts-to-life/Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-could-still-bring-one-of-its-quirkiest-concepts-to-life/ It's tempting to decry pothole-ridden roads, speed cameras and middle-lane hoggers - and, yes, if you spend most of your life on or inside the M25, driving can be pretty dismal.
On the other hand, self-deprecation is a uniquely British gift. It's part of what has made British comedy beloved around the world. So take it from someone who didn't grow up here: Britain is a brilliant country in which to be a car enthusiast.
Let me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/holey-land-britains-knackered-roads-are-still-a-haven-for-car-lovers/Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/holey-land-britains-knackered-roads-are-still-a-haven-for-car-lovers/ "It sounded fun but I didn't have a Twingo and had never driven one," he says, somewhat surprisingly.
However, fate has a habit of striking at the most unlikely times. A week later Eric was talk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-converted-this-abandoned-renault-twingo-into-a-rally-special/Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-converted-this-abandoned-renault-twingo-into-a-rally-special/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferraris-new-supercar-is-an-homage-to-the-twin-turbo-v8/Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferraris-new-supercar-is-an-homage-to-the-twin-turbo-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-wont-sell-an-armored-s-class-to-just-anyone-what-is-the-need/Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-wont-sell-an-armored-s-class-to-just-anyone-what-is-the-need/ Following its previous Evo37 and Evo38, the new car is named K-39, reflecting its altogether more extreme billing.
Its design evokes the Group 5 Lancia Beta Montecarlo – the racing version of the car on which the Evo37 and Evo38 were based &ndash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-kimera-k-39-hypercar-brings-986bhp-koenigsegg-v8/Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-kimera-k-39-hypercar-brings-986bhp-koenigsegg-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-alpina-debuts-its-first-concept-carpreviewing-a-future-production-model/Fri, 15 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-alpina-debuts-its-first-concept-carpreviewing-a-future-production-model/ The Vision Alpina is a shark-nosed 2+2 coupé that, at 5.2m, is as long as a Rolls-Royce Wraith.
While it will not directly spawn a production model, it serves as an aesthetic manifesto for a showroom range that will be priced]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-reveals-striking-v8-coupe-to-show-future-of-alpina/Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-reveals-striking-v8-coupe-to-show-future-of-alpina/ Penned by Ferrari design boss Flavio Manzoni and based on the F8 Spider, it's described as having a “bold, forward-looking perspective”. 
Ferrari said it bridges the ga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-ferrari-hc25-special-introduces-fresh-design-cues/Fri, 15 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-ferrari-hc25-special-introduces-fresh-design-cues/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolets-biggest-silverados-are-being-discontinued/Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolets-biggest-silverados-are-being-discontinued/ With its GTE and GTX models, Wolfsburg has variously tried to complement, augment or otherwise update those three famous letters, or else just gently steer the idea that they represent in the direction of electrification]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/clearly-a-proper-gti-uk-exclusive-first-drive-in-new-vw-id-polo-gti/Fri, 15 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/clearly-a-proper-gti-uk-exclusive-first-drive-in-new-vw-id-polo-gti/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-id-polo-gti-takes-the-hot-hatch-formula-into-the-electric-era/Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-id-polo-gti-takes-the-hot-hatch-formula-into-the-electric-era/ The hot hatch is based on the recently revealed ID Polo EV and marks the first time that Volkswagen has applied its most famous performance badge – introduced 50 years ago on the Scirocco and Golf – to an electric car.
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-polo-gti-revealed-as-real-hot-hatch-with-223bhp/Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-polo-gti-revealed-as-real-hot-hatch-with-223bhp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-m5-and-electric-m3-spied-during-high-speed-testing/Fri, 15 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-m5-and-electric-m3-spied-during-high-speed-testing/ Stellantis inks new deal to build two new Peugeots and two new Jeeps at Dongfeng's Wuhan plant from 2027Stellantis has signed a new partnership with Dongfeng to build Peugeot and Jeep models in China - for local sale and global export.
The two firms have signed a new agreement, building on their existing partnership in China, which will see their joint venture – Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) – bui]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-dongfeng-to-build-peugeot-and-jeep-models-for-global-sale/Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-dongfeng-to-build-peugeot-and-jeep-models-for-global-sale/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-one-of-one-manual-supercar-is-a-monotone-masterpiece/Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-one-of-one-manual-supercar-is-a-monotone-masterpiece/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-and-peugeot-models-made-in-china-are-going-global/Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-and-peugeot-models-made-in-china-are-going-global/ In this story we’ve gathered together all the cars that we have given the full five stars to in the past 10 years – just 21 cars made it. Join us, then]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-weve-tested-since-2015/Fri, 15 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-weve-tested-since-2015/ The current decade? We'll leave history to decide that, but the Jaecoo 7 could certainly number among the models most associated with the period.
From a standing start in March 2025 to the e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-are-jaecoos-and-omodas-selling-so-well-dealer-reveals-all/Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-are-jaecoos-and-omodas-selling-so-well-dealer-reveals-all/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-expands-the-frontier-lineup-with-a-new-sport-package/Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-expands-the-frontier-lineup-with-a-new-sport-package/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-just-made-it-easier-to-accessorize-your-passport/Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-just-made-it-easier-to-accessorize-your-passport/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-shows-more-of-its-next-extreme-performance-car/Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-shows-more-of-its-next-extreme-performance-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-land-cruiser-you-cant-buy-is-more-powerful-than-ever/Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-land-cruiser-you-cant-buy-is-more-powerful-than-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-is-teaming-up-with-china-report/Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-is-teaming-up-with-china-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-skoda-elroq-vrs/Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-skoda-elroq-vrs/ The new Freelander 8 was revealed at the start of May as a large 4x4 SUV and the first in a wave of new Freelander-badged cars destined for sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-will-not-stop-chery-bringing-freelander-brand-to-uk-says-ceo/Thu, 14 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-will-not-stop-chery-bringing-freelander-brand-to-uk-says-ceo/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-c8-corvette-might-be-losing-a-surprisingly-useful-feature/Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-c8-corvette-might-be-losing-a-surprisingly-useful-feature/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-gas-engine-lives-on-honda-abandons-plan-to-go-fully-electric-by-2040/Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-gas-engine-lives-on-honda-abandons-plan-to-go-fully-electric-by-2040/ The footage shows a prototype conducting various manoeuvres on a test track, including charging and braking from high speed.
The first rolling prototype of the coupé was displayed at January's Tokyo Auto Salon, marking a major milestone in its development.
Caterham had previously been tig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-caterham-project-v-hits-the-test-track/Thu, 14 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-caterham-project-v-hits-the-test-track/ It's a very fast V12-powered soft-roader, and one that may even introduce the Maranello wail to Dubai’s Big Red, a huge, shifting sand dune that needs traction and torque in spades to be successfully crested. But a maker of cars designed to go as fast as possible to point]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-surprising-cars-ever-to-be-made/Thu, 14 May 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-surprising-cars-ever-to-be-made/ Honda has revealed a striking new concept car that previews a large hybrid fastback due to enter production within two years.
It's known only as the Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype but shares key cues with the current Accord, including its raked roofline and angular rear-quarter panel.
The Accord is no longer sold in the UK but remains a crucial model for the Japanese brand in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/striking-new-fastback-previews-hondas-renewed-focus-on-hybrids/Thu, 14 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/striking-new-fastback-previews-hondas-renewed-focus-on-hybrids/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-will-use-v6-and-v8-engines-developed-by-renault-and-geely/Thu, 14 May 2026 11:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-will-use-v6-and-v8-engines-developed-by-renault-and-geely/ When the Lamborghini Urus was launched in 2018 there was incredulity: a pureblooded raging bull that shared its basic underpinnings with a Volkswagen SUV? Surely not!
It wasn't VW-priced, though, costing from around £160,000 when new. Not cheap, but a bargain route into Lambo ownership, and a lot less than the related Bentley Bentayga. Lamborghini's first SUV was all about selling in volumes its supercars n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-used-lamborghini-urus-is-a-surprisingly-sound-financial-decision/Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-used-lamborghini-urus-is-a-surprisingly-sound-financial-decision/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-bets-on-hybrids-with-new-sedan-and-suv-coming-in-2028/Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-bets-on-hybrids-with-new-sedan-and-suv-coming-in-2028/ The environment became political, with lap times under new scrutiny. Suddenly company reputations were o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-one-nrburgring-lap-ignited-a-feud-between-nissan-and-porsche/Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-one-nrburgring-lap-ignited-a-feud-between-nissan-and-porsche/ Under current ZEV guidelines, new combustion vehicles must feature some sort of hybrid element to remain on sale beyond 2030. From 2035 all new UK cars must be fully-electric.
Kia UK CEO Paul Philpott warned that this means the Picanto, wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-will-be-forced-to-axe-picanto-by-2030-if-ev-rules-are-not-changed/Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-will-be-forced-to-axe-picanto-by-2030-if-ev-rules-are-not-changed/ Logos for brands including Mazda, Volkswagen, Citroen and P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-meanings-behind-the-badges-of-your-favourite-cars/Thu, 14 May 2026 07:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-meanings-behind-the-badges-of-your-favourite-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-rugged-nissan-frontier-is-the-ultimate-overland-vehicle/Thu, 14 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-rugged-nissan-frontier-is-the-ultimate-overland-vehicle/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-golf-ev-wont-be-here-until-2030-at-least/Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-golf-ev-wont-be-here-until-2030-at-least/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-hits-the-brakes-on-evs-doubles-down-on-hybrids/Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-hits-the-brakes-on-evs-doubles-down-on-hybrids/ Mid-life updates to three core models will usher in new era under design director Holger HampfMini has “almost finished” work on a range of significant facelifts that will kick off a new era for the brand under design chief Holger Hampf.
Hampf joined Mini from Designworks, BMW’s California-based design consultancy, in October 2024. But, given how new the Mini range is – the Cooper and Countryman]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/big-facelifts-incoming-for-mini-cooper-countryman-and-aceman/Wed, 13 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/big-facelifts-incoming-for-mini-cooper-countryman-and-aceman/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-ceo-rav4-based-pickup-is-an-opportunity-for-usnbsp/Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-ceo-rav4-based-pickup-is-an-opportunity-for-usnbsp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-a-fast-amp-furious-tv-show-is-happening/Wed, 13 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-a-fast-amp-furious-tv-show-is-happening/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-last-bmw-z4-has-been-built/Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-last-bmw-z4-has-been-built/ The Dolphin G will be shown for the first time in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, with an unveiling understood to take place in June.
As previously reported by Autocar, it will effective]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-to-launch-new-wave-of-european-specific-models/Wed, 13 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-to-launch-new-wave-of-european-specific-models/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-will-chase-volume-with-a-new-cx-3-in-2027/Wed, 13 May 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-will-chase-volume-with-a-new-cx-3-in-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-ford-mustang-gtd-was-made-for-america/Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-ford-mustang-gtd-was-made-for-america/ However, in reality, car manufacturers have been experimenting with new design and conc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cars-that-shocked-and-surprised-the-world/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cars-that-shocked-and-surprised-the-world/ This has been going on for decades, and it has never been true. Fashions come and go, of course, but even the largest manufacturers can’t resist throwing out an occasional oddball to keep the rest of us amused.
We could have listed hundreds of these, but to save your time we've restricted ourselves to 48, shown here in alphabetical orde]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-biggest-oddballs-ever-made-in-the-car-world/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-biggest-oddballs-ever-made-in-the-car-world/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-jeep-avenger-gets-new-gas-engine-keeps-the-manual-gearbox/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-jeep-avenger-gets-new-gas-engine-keeps-the-manual-gearbox/ CEO Thomas Schafer confirms "we do not need an electric Golf in 2028" as "we are well set" with current line-upVolkswagen will not launch the electric Golf until the end of the decade, CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed. 
Sources previously told Autocar that the EV, which is expected to be called ID Golf, would be launched in 2028.
However, Schäfer told the FT’s Future of the Car event in Lon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-golf-ev-wont-arrive-until-end-of-decade-ceo-confirms/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-golf-ev-wont-arrive-until-end-of-decade-ceo-confirms/ The news was confirmed by CEO Thomas Schafer this morning. “We have a fantastic line-up now that we do not need an electric Golf in 2028. We are well set with what we have in our portfolio with our vehicles,” Schafer told the FT’s Future of the Car event in London.
He did not confirm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-delays-launch-of-electric-golf/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-delays-launch-of-electric-golf/ The revised Emira, due in 2027, is part of a wider overhaul at Lotus that brings combustion-engine sports cars back to the fore, with a new V8 hybrid supercar codenamed Esprit leading the charge.
The Horse V6 will become the only a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-emira-to-drop-toyota-amg-engines-in-switch-to-new-hybrid-v6/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-emira-to-drop-toyota-amg-engines-in-switch-to-new-hybrid-v6/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/interesting-engines-we-forgot-all-about/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/interesting-engines-we-forgot-all-about/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/best-selling-cars-of-all-time-from-each-car-maker/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/best-selling-cars-of-all-time-from-each-car-maker/ They say that road cars are angrier than ever.
That may be true, but apart from the odd exception they’ve never had particularly friendly faces. Life’s hard for cars, they have to look as though they can cope with all kinds of weather for years on end and with being driven for thousands of miles without so much as an oil change. And they also need to look like they can keep their occupants safe from other angry cars and their even]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-very-angry-looking-cars/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-very-angry-looking-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-new-era-jaguar-finally-has-a-name-type-01/Wed, 13 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-new-era-jaguar-finally-has-a-name-type-01/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-new-ev-finally-has-a-name-type-01/Wed, 13 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-new-ev-finally-has-a-name-type-01/ Chief among the changes to the baby crossover is a new iteration of the American brand’s trademark seven-slot grille that now features LED lighting, making it more recognisable in the dark. The chrome outline on each slot has also been removed, bringin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-avenger-update-brings-light-up-grille-and-interior-tweaks/Wed, 13 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-avenger-update-brings-light-up-grille-and-interior-tweaks/ EV sales surged by 59% last month, with many car makers linking the rise to the Iran warAt what point will EVs be attractive enough to consumers that the government can stop bankrolling them?
The electric alternative for cars and vans has long needed an incentive nudge because they cost more.
The Electric Car Grant (ECG) reduces the price by £3750 or £1500, depending on a convoluted formula, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-electric-car-grant-remains-vital-despite-jump-in-ev-sales/Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-electric-car-grant-remains-vital-despite-jump-in-ev-sales/ I’d pretty confidently call the existing bZ4X an SUV, looking at its proportions and decent ground clearance, but its heavily raked rear window gives it somewhat of a coupé-crossover vibe. Its Touring sibling, however, successfully gives the impression of a jacked-up est]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-bz4x-touring-driven-oddball-estate-with-true-off-road-ability/Wed, 13 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-bz4x-touring-driven-oddball-estate-with-true-off-road-ability/ The 1000bhp EV has been named in tribute to brand's legendary sports cars and its era-defining statusJaguar's new era-defining electric GT will be called Type 01, the company has confirmed ahead of its unveiling later this year.
The 1000bhp-plus sports saloon, which heralds Jaguar's new era as a maker of pure-electric luxury cars, has hitherto been known as Type 00 after the preceding concept or X900, its internal co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-name-of-electric-super-gt-finally-revealed/Wed, 13 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-name-of-electric-super-gt-finally-revealed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-is-selling-some-of-the-last-cars-it-ever-made/Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-is-selling-some-of-the-last-cars-it-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-is-selling-some-of-its-last-cars-ever-made/Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-is-selling-some-of-its-last-cars-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-wrx-sales-are-already-bouncing-back/Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-wrx-sales-are-already-bouncing-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-rare-lamborghini-revuelto-is-a-tribute-to-north-america/Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-rare-lamborghini-revuelto-is-a-tribute-to-north-america/ The new record chaser is a 32ft-long, hydrogen-fuelled vehicle named Hydromax. It's powered by an in-house-developed powertrain that combines two combustion engines for 1579bhp. 
It was created as part of a £]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-targets-new-speed-record-with-32-foot-long-1579bhp-hydromax/Tue, 12 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-targets-new-speed-record-with-32-foot-long-1579bhp-hydromax/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-biggest-truck-now-comes-standard-with-a-bigger-v8/Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-biggest-truck-now-comes-standard-with-a-bigger-v8/ The supercar’s hybrid powertrain will be centred around a new V8 engine supplied]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-supercar-to-use-hybrid-v8-from-horse/Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-supercar-to-use-hybrid-v8-from-horse/ The supercar’s hybrid powertrain will be centred around a new V8 engine supplied]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-supercar-to-use-986bhp-plus-hybrid-v8/Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-supercar-to-use-986bhp-plus-hybrid-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-is-supposedly-working-on-a-very-cheap-new-car-report/Tue, 12 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-is-supposedly-working-on-a-very-cheap-new-car-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-finally-cutting-back-on-piano-black-trimmdashthats-great-news/Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-finally-cutting-back-on-piano-black-trimmdashthats-great-news/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-cutting-back-on-piano-black-trimfinally/Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-cutting-back-on-piano-black-trimfinally/ Dubbed Stiftung, the second museum is like walking through]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-secret-volkswagens-that-were-never-sold/Tue, 12 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-secret-volkswagens-that-were-never-sold/ Dismissing recent reports that Lotus could shut down its historic British base as a "rumour", CEO Feng Qinfeng has indicated that the site is tipped to play an increasingly important role in the company's revamped global strategy.
Speaking at the Financ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-tips-hethel-as-best-location-to-build-new-hybrid-sports-cars/Tue, 12 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-tips-hethel-as-best-location-to-build-new-hybrid-sports-cars/ It was staffed primarily by former Saab engineers and was backed by Chinese property the Evergrande Group, working primarily on autonomous and electric cars.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-saabs-up-for-auction-in-curtain-call-for-swedish-legend/Tue, 12 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-saabs-up-for-auction-in-curtain-call-for-swedish-legend/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lotus-emira-will-soon-have-more-power-and-less-weight/Tue, 12 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lotus-emira-will-soon-have-more-power-and-less-weight/ Based on the Renault 4 EV, the new JP4x4 concept reprises the dual-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain from the 4 Savane show car but wraps it in a more flamboyant shell.
Its doors, for example, have been replaced with blade-like it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-4-gets-beach-buggy-treatment-for-new-jp4x4-concept/Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-4-gets-beach-buggy-treatment-for-new-jp4x4-concept/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-making-a-v8-supercar-with-over-1000-horsepower/Tue, 12 May 2026 08:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-making-a-v8-supercar-with-over-1000-horsepower/ The brand has released a rear-end shot of the car (see below) that shows inspiration from 2024's Theory 1 electri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-confirms-new-v8-hybrid-supercar-for-2028/Tue, 12 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-confirms-new-v8-hybrid-supercar-for-2028/ The luxury SUV will be fully unveiled on 29 July and serve as an indirect successor to the A8 limousine, which recently went out of production. 
The Q9 will be the German firm’s largest and most luxurious model to date when it goes on sale later this year. W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-images-of-audi-q9-show-plush-interior-ahead-of-july-unveiling/Tue, 12 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-images-of-audi-q9-show-plush-interior-ahead-of-july-unveiling/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-stealing-ev-customers-from-teslaand-everyone-else/Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-stealing-ev-customers-from-teslaand-everyone-else/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-recalls-144000-cars-for-blank-screens/Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-recalls-144000-cars-for-blank-screens/ A prototype has been caught testing with alterations including new front and rear bumpers and daytime running lights, plus the addition of a small lip spoiler on its roof.
Inside, it looks to swap the three-seat rear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/defender-110-update-to-bring-styling-tweaks-and-four-seat-interior/Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/defender-110-update-to-bring-styling-tweaks-and-four-seat-interior/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-new-7-series-has-one-of-bmws-best-modern-interiors/Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-new-7-series-has-one-of-bmws-best-modern-interiors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-must-pay-millions-for-selling-your-data-/Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-must-pay-millions-for-selling-your-data-/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-enyaq-vrs-why-its-the-perfect-all-round-performance-suv/Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-enyaq-vrs-why-its-the-perfect-all-round-performance-suv/ They have long been a nice way for manufacturers to stoke a bit of excitement among their fans; to show off shiny new technologies or simply to test the reception to what they've got in the pipeline.
But for the first half a century of motoring, such machines simply didn't exist. Sure, prototypes were built to test engineering developments, but something p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-clay-to-crystal-ball-the-story-of-the-first-concept-car/Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-clay-to-crystal-ball-the-story-of-the-first-concept-car/ The large SUV is the first car to come from the new Freelander brand, created in partnership between Chinese giant Chery and JLR.
A "production-intent" design was unveiled at the recent Beijing motor show, but the new images showcase the car that will hit C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-pictures-showcase-production-ready-freelander-8/Mon, 11 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-pictures-showcase-production-ready-freelander-8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-axes-a-minivan-its-been-selling-for-11-years/Mon, 11 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-axes-a-minivan-its-been-selling-for-11-years/ The Vision BMW Alpina will be revealed at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza on 15 May, the company has confirmed, marking its first big presentation since the Alpina brand entered BMW ownership in January. 
A teaser image released by BMW Alpina reveals it to be a long coupé – sim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-previewnbspalpinas-future-with-radical-gt-concept-this-week/Mon, 11 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-previewnbspalpinas-future-with-radical-gt-concept-this-week/ The Vision BMW Alpina will be revealed at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza on 15 May, the company confirmed, marking its first big presentation since the Alpina brand entered BMW ownership in January. 
A teaser image released by BMW Alpina reveals it to be a long coupé – similar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-previewnbspalpinas-future-with-new-concept-due-this-week/Mon, 11 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-previewnbspalpinas-future-with-new-concept-due-this-week/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-says-an-r8-comeback-hinges-entirely-on-profitability/Mon, 11 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-says-an-r8-comeback-hinges-entirely-on-profitability/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-says-a-new-r8-could-happen-but-it-hinges-on-a-few-things/Mon, 11 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-says-a-new-r8-could-happen-but-it-hinges-on-a-few-things/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-wants-a-sports-sedan-for-the-gamer-generation/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-wants-a-sports-sedan-for-the-gamer-generation/ The Renault Espace had sharply sleek lines, composite skin panels, cabin design worthy of an imaginative architectural practice and was so good that it would inspire a whole segment’s worth of imitators.
Like the sheep that they are, almost every car-maker scrambled to make MPVs, initially on the same]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-seats-and-more-space-than-a-bedsit-the-ford-s-max-is-a-1500-bargain/Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-seats-and-more-space-than-a-bedsit-the-ford-s-max-is-a-1500-bargain/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-alpina-in-the-bmw-era-is-a-large-luxury-coupe/Mon, 11 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-first-alpina-in-the-bmw-era-is-a-large-luxury-coupe/ Announced in 2022 and originally expected in 2024, the final specification for the bespoke 7.0-litre V12 engine designed to power the forthcoming P900 was recently revealed by the Italian supercar firm.
The V12 is a collaboration between]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-new-10200rpm-de-tomaso-v12-makes-888bhp/Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-new-10200rpm-de-tomaso-v12-makes-888bhp/ The striking GT concept was revealed in Korea last year to mark Kia's 80th birthday. It sits on a new platform and showcases a bold new era of design for Kia called Opposites United: Evolution.
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-will-build-wild-stinger-successor-but-is-waiting-for-costs-to-drop/Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-will-build-wild-stinger-successor-but-is-waiting-for-costs-to-drop/ This 80-acre yard features miles of dirt tracks lined with thousands of cars.INTRODUCTION
While many vehicles date back to the 1990s and 2000s, as you can see from this collection of images, there is an impressive array of older domestic, European, and Japanese autos as well.LINCOLN TOWNCAR LIMOUSINE
We were hoping to cruise around Rohner&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/our-favourite-junkyard-discoveries-at-rohners-auto-parts-willmar-minnesota/Mon, 11 May 2026 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/our-favourite-junkyard-discoveries-at-rohners-auto-parts-willmar-minnesota/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-new-ignition-tech-could-extend-the-life-of-m-performance-engines-heres-how/Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-new-ignition-tech-could-extend-the-life-of-m-performance-engines-heres-how/ This is something Caterham is acutely aware of, because for the past 50-odd years it has owed its existence to one extremely exciting offering: the Seven.
Ever since company founder Graham Nearn bought the rights to the lightweight]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-quirky-caterham-21-couldnt-survive-the-lotus-elise/Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-quirky-caterham-21-couldnt-survive-the-lotus-elise/ You definitely notice it if you drive anywhere: my brother lives near Houston, and once on holiday we drove 17 hours to visit New Mexico, which shares a state border with Texas. It makes you realise how]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/three-countries-one-tank-of-fuel-london-to-brugges-in-a-393bhp-bmw-x3/Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/three-countries-one-tank-of-fuel-london-to-brugges-in-a-393bhp-bmw-x3/ Plans are afoot for rapid expansion of GTi range after revered performance badge returns on hot 208Peugeot is considering an e-308 GTi to follow the e-208 GTi, with CEO Alain Favey suggesting to Autocar that a hot version of the electric hatchback “makes a lot of sense”. 
The revered performance badge will return in June on the e-208 GTi, which is to be launched at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race – a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-boss-says-bringing-back-308-gti-makes-a-lot-of-sense/Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-boss-says-bringing-back-308-gti-makes-a-lot-of-sense/ The new machine is the latest model in the Italian firm’s Few Off series and just 15 examples will be built. That makes the Fenomeno Roadster even more exclusive than its £3 million coupé sibling, of which 30 are sche]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lamborghini-fenomeno-roadster-is-firms-wildest-drop-top-yet/Sat, 09 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lamborghini-fenomeno-roadster-is-firms-wildest-drop-top-yet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-global-energy-shock-is-driving-people-to-evs-solar-and-batteries-what-renewables-subsidies-are-available-in-australia/Sat, 09 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-global-energy-shock-is-driving-people-to-evs-solar-and-batteries-what-renewables-subsidies-are-available-in-australia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-lamborghinis-most-powerful-convertible-ever-fenomeno-roadster/Sat, 09 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-lamborghinis-most-powerful-convertible-ever-fenomeno-roadster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-pickup-promises-to-be-the-ultimate-tactical-off-road-truck/Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-pickup-promises-to-be-the-ultimate-tactical-off-road-truck/ We shouldn't take the Saab museum for granted.The Swedish Enforcement Authority seized the entire collection in September 2011 and announced plans to auction it off one car at a time to pay Saab's creditors. Trollhättan (Saab’s home town), defense company Saab AB and the Wallenberg Memorial Trust invested millions of dollars to keep the cars under one roof and save the museum, ensuring future generations can discover the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-interesting-wild-and-often-obscure-treasures-of-the-saab-museum/Sat, 09 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-interesting-wild-and-often-obscure-treasures-of-the-saab-museum/ And it may have recently hit 65, but it’s far from ready for retirement just yet. Offered in sizes ranging from 265cu in (4.3 litres) up to 400cu in (6.6 litres), it’s been used in just about every form of transport possible.
It might h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-hero-cars-of-the-chevy-small-block-v8/Sat, 09 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-hero-cars-of-the-chevy-small-block-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-looking-fords-ever-produced/Sat, 09 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-looking-fords-ever-produced/ "Economically at least, smartphone dependency is a sign of low status," he writes - and because humans are finely attuned to the nuances of how people think of us, often considering it more than our health, it will be stigma, bein]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tactility-is-the-new-tech-why-buttons-are-more-premium-than-pixels/Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tactility-is-the-new-tech-why-buttons-are-more-premium-than-pixels/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/home-batteries-a-gamechanger-for-cutting-energy-bills/Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/home-batteries-a-gamechanger-for-cutting-energy-bills/