<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cars - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Cars news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Recalls Nearly 50,000 Tiguans For Engines That Can Shut Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recall 26V587 covers 49,958 examples of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, with a free body control module software update available through dealers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-nearly-50000-tiguans-for-engines-that-can-shut-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-nearly-50000-tiguans-for-engines-that-can-shut-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Is Cutting 20 Percent Of Management As AI Remakes The Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW ties expanded artificial intelligence use to a 20 percent management cut, dropping The 2 Series Active Tourer, and a separate voluntary program in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-cutting-20-percent-of-management-as-ai-remakes-the-company/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-cutting-20-percent-of-management-as-ai-remakes-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Still Builds A Truck, And It Will Even Make A New One]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current BT-50 won't be the last Mazda pickup as the Japanese automaker plots a replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-still-builds-a-truck-and-it-will-even-make-a-new-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-still-builds-a-truck-and-it-will-even-make-a-new-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Italian Sports Car Proposal Comes In Three Versions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angelelli Automobili Tipo 829 builds Terra, Strada, and Pista variants around a 3.2-liter V6, each tuned for a distinct driving character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-italian-sports-car-proposal-comes-in-three-versions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-italian-sports-car-proposal-comes-in-three-versions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Italian Sports Car Project Comes In Three Versions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angelelli Automobili Tipo 829 builds Terra, Strada, and Pista variants around a 3.2-liter V6, each tuned for a distinct driving character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-italian-sports-car-project-comes-in-three-versions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-italian-sports-car-project-comes-in-three-versions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Knows People Don’t Really Want An Electric Miata]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's shocking news, customers aren't asking for an electric MX-5. Instead, enthusiasts want the Miata to stay light and analog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-knows-people-dont-really-want-an-electric-miata/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-knows-people-dont-really-want-an-electric-miata/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Likely To Escape US Ban Despite Nearly 20 Percent Chinese Ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz faces questions over nearly 20 percent Chinese ownership as senators debate a 15 percent cutoff and possible waivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-likely-to-escape-us-ban-despite-nearly-20-percent-chinese-ownership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-likely-to-escape-us-ban-despite-nearly-20-percent-chinese-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Porsche 944 Wagon Porsche Never Built Is Finally Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[CarPoint turns customer Porsche 944 coupes into GT-K44 shooting brakes, echoing the Artz 924 Kombi and limiting production to just 10 builds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-944-wagon-porsche-never-built-is-finally-real/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-944-wagon-porsche-never-built-is-finally-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO Sees A 'Huge Opportunity' For Cheap Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The automaker plans to launch nine new models with prices starting under $40,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-ceo-sees-a-huge-opportunity-for-cheap-cars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-ceo-sees-a-huge-opportunity-for-cheap-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Celebrates One Million M Cars By Teasing The Next M3]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW M, one million cars produced: here's what changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-celebrates-one-million-m-cars-by-teasing-the-next-m3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-celebrates-one-million-m-cars-by-teasing-the-next-m3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover Sport Recalled Over Rear Subframes That Can Crack]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA campaign 26V613000 covers 2024 to 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUVs built at Solihull after a rear subframe forging defect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-sport-recalled-over-rear-subframes-that-can-crack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-sport-recalled-over-rear-subframes-that-can-crack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners And Losers From September Auto Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aging models and V8 engines fuel sales surges for Mazda and Ram while Cadillac&rsquo;s EV-heavy lineup drags sales down. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-september-auto-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-september-auto-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Is Dropping Three Models For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EQE sedan, AMG S63 E Performance, and Maybach EQS 680 SUV are leaving the lineup for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-is-dropping-three-models-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-is-dropping-three-models-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Says Its $30,000 Fathom Truck Will Require One 'Heck Of An Effort']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fathom is unlike any vehicle Ford has made before, with a new platform and production process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-says-its-30000-fathom-truck-will-require-one-heck-of-an-effort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-says-its-30000-fathom-truck-will-require-one-heck-of-an-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Reveals Poppy Art Car On A 1995 MX-5 Mk1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1995 Mazda MX-5 wears a bespoke poppy livery designed with Mission Motorsport, linking heritage design to the 12th Race of Remembrance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-reveals-poppy-art-car-on-a-1995-mx-5-mk1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-reveals-poppy-art-car-on-a-1995-mx-5-mk1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Delays Its First EV. CEO Says V8 And V12 Engines Will Run Through 2035]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Adrian Hallmark outlines a 2033 to 2035 window for Aston Martin&rsquo;s first EV while planning compliant V8 and V12 engines through 2035.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-its-first-ev-ceo-says-v8-and-v12-engines-will-run-through-2035/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-its-first-ev-ceo-says-v8-and-v12-engines-will-run-through-2035/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Delays First EV To 2033–2035, CEO Says V8 And V12 Engines Will Run Through 2035]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Adrian Hallmark outlines a 2033 to 2035 window for Aston Martin&rsquo;s first EV while planning compliant V8 and V12 engines through 2035.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-first-ev-to-20332035-ceo-says-v8-and-v12-engines-will-run-through-2035/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-first-ev-to-20332035-ceo-says-v8-and-v12-engines-will-run-through-2035/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Just Restarted Atlas Production, Betting Its US Future On One Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas anchors Chattanooga&rsquo;s biggest line change since opening, tightening the plant&rsquo;s role in the brand&rsquo;s US strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-restarted-atlas-production-betting-its-us-future-on-one-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-restarted-atlas-production-betting-its-us-future-on-one-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chattanooga Just Restarted Atlas Production. Volkswagen Is Betting Its US Future On One Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas anchors Chattanooga&rsquo;s biggest line change since opening, tightening the plant&rsquo;s role in the brand&rsquo;s US strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chattanooga-just-restarted-atlas-production-volkswagen-is-betting-its-us-future-on-one-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chattanooga-just-restarted-atlas-production-volkswagen-is-betting-its-us-future-on-one-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Gets Its Domestic Rivals To Agree On Something: Car Quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi are sharing ideas on quality standards in an unusual display of cooperation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-gets-its-domestic-rivals-to-agree-on-something-car-quality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-gets-its-domestic-rivals-to-agree-on-something-car-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Says Not Anti EV. Michael Leiters Brings Back A Gas Macan In 2028 And Vows The 911 Stays Gasoline Only]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Leiters outlines a mixed Porsche lineup, reviving a petrol Macan, cutting 9,000 jobs, and confirming no fully electric version of the 911.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-says-not-anti-ev-michael-leiters-brings-back-a-gas-macan-in-2028-and-vows-the-911-stays-gasoline-only/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-says-not-anti-ev-michael-leiters-brings-back-a-gas-macan-in-2028-and-vows-the-911-stays-gasoline-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Says It's Not Anti-EV. But The Gas Macan Is Coming Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche's CEO outlines a mixed lineup, reviving the gas Macan and confirming no fully electric version of the 911.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-says-its-not-anti-ev-but-the-gas-macan-is-coming-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-says-its-not-anti-ev-but-the-gas-macan-is-coming-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Will Now Rent You Its Bizarre Gullwing Coupe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quirky 1990s car with a huge glass canopy joins a growing lineup of rental classics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-will-now-rent-you-its-bizarre-gullwing-coupe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-will-now-rent-you-its-bizarre-gullwing-coupe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Recalls 1,559 Silverado And Sierra Trucks For Roof-Rail Airbag Inflators That Can Crack And Rupture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks built in 2016 and 2017 face a new roof-rail airbag recall affecting 1,559 vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-recalls-1559-silverado-and-sierra-trucks-for-roof-rail-airbag-inflators-that-can-crack-and-rupture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-recalls-1559-silverado-and-sierra-trucks-for-roof-rail-airbag-inflators-that-can-crack-and-rupture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Improves The Civic Type R In The US After Killing It In Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hot hatch gets even better for 2027, but the price is up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-improves-the-civic-type-r-in-the-us-after-killing-it-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-improves-the-civic-type-r-in-the-us-after-killing-it-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Adds Woodland Edition To The Grand Highlander With Half Inch Lift, All Terrain Tires And Outdoor Gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition adds all-terrain tires, extra ground clearance, and camping-friendly gear to the three-row SUV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-adds-woodland-edition-to-the-grand-highlander-with-half-inch-lift-all-terrain-tires-and-outdoor-gear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-adds-woodland-edition-to-the-grand-highlander-with-half-inch-lift-all-terrain-tires-and-outdoor-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Hyundai Debut The New Tucson In The US: Livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai is getting ready to show off its latest Tucson in the US for the first time, and you can watch it happen from home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-hyundai-debut-the-new-tucson-in-the-us-livestream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-hyundai-debut-the-new-tucson-in-the-us-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiat's New Concept Brings Back The Spirit Of The Multipla]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's called the Fiat Multiplay, and it blends MPV practicality with SUV flexibility and pickup-inspired versatility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiats-new-concept-brings-back-the-spirit-of-the-multipla/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiats-new-concept-brings-back-the-spirit-of-the-multipla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo's Mysterious New Concept Car Has A Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest teaser for Alfa Romeo&rsquo;s new concept appears to capture a sporty V6 exhaust note.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeos-mysterious-new-concept-car-has-a-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeos-mysterious-new-concept-car-has-a-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your New Car Is Sharing Your Personal Data. Without You Knowing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study found that 21 connected vehicles and 30 companion apps sent driver and vehicle data to outside companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-new-car-is-sharing-your-personal-data-without-you-knowing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-new-car-is-sharing-your-personal-data-without-you-knowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Base Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Is An Instant Sales Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 pickup proves American muscle trucks remain in demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-base-ram-1500-rumble-bee-is-an-instant-sales-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-base-ram-1500-rumble-bee-is-an-instant-sales-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Returns To The WRC In 2028 To Make Road Cars More Responsive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Racing and M-Sport will reunite for a 2028 FIA World Rally Championship comeback that paves the way for a fresh 2029 rally car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-returns-to-the-wrc-in-2028-to-make-road-cars-more-responsive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-returns-to-the-wrc-in-2028-to-make-road-cars-more-responsive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Is Returning To The WRC As A Factory Team In 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Racing and M-Sport will reunite for a 2028 FIA World Rally Championship comeback that paves the way for a fresh 2029 rally car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-is-returning-to-the-wrc-as-a-factory-team-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-is-returning-to-the-wrc-as-a-factory-team-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Just Raised The Passport TrailSport Price By $1,645]]></title><description><![CDATA[TrailSport and TrailSport Elite gain a reworked suspension, extra ground clearance, and more kit that narrows the gap with the base Passport RTL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-just-raised-the-passport-trailsport-price-by-1645/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-just-raised-the-passport-trailsport-price-by-1645/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want A Tesla Model Y? You'll Have To Wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delivery windows for Tesla Model Y trims range from October 2026 to early 2027, depending on whether buyers choose the long-wheelbase L Premium configuration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-tesla-model-y-youll-have-to-wait/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-tesla-model-y-youll-have-to-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis Boss: Quality Problems Are Being Fixed 'Very, Very, Very Quickly']]></title><description><![CDATA[The automotive giant has hired more than 2,000 engineers to tackle lingering quality issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-boss-quality-problems-are-being-fixed-very-very-very-quickly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-boss-quality-problems-are-being-fixed-very-very-very-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan's Ferrari 550 Maranello Sets Auction Record At $2.7 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan's Rosso Barchetta Ferrari 550 Maranello sold for $2,700,000 through JOOPITER and CURATED, more than quadrupling the model's previous auction record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/michael-jordans-ferrari-550-maranello-sets-auction-record-at-27-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/michael-jordans-ferrari-550-maranello-sets-auction-record-at-27-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X3 M50 xDrive Now Makes 437 HP And Gets Black Wheels, Carbon Interior And Alcantara Trim]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW X3 M50 xDrive climbs to 437 horsepower and gains a darker Black Package treatment that stays strictly cosmetic for the powertrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-m50-xdrive-now-makes-437-hp-and-gets-black-wheels-carbon-interior-and-alcantara-trim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-m50-xdrive-now-makes-437-hp-and-gets-black-wheels-carbon-interior-and-alcantara-trim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X3 M50 xDrive Now Makes 437 HP And Gets Black Wheels, Carbon Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW X3 M50 xDrive climbs to 437 horsepower and gains a darker Black Package treatment that stays strictly cosmetic for the powertrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-m50-xdrive-now-makes-437-hp-and-gets-black-wheels-carbon-interior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-m50-xdrive-now-makes-437-hp-and-gets-black-wheels-carbon-interior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Wants To Take Its New Super-Luxury Century Brand Global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota is looking beyond Japan with Century, now a standalone sub-brand positioned above Lexus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-wants-to-take-its-new-super-luxury-century-brand-global/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-wants-to-take-its-new-super-luxury-century-brand-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Design Turns Car Storage Into A Members Only Country Club. Two US Cities Get 44 Deeded Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Palm Beach and Dallas debut Porsche Design Concours in 2028, mixing deeded car studios with a cross-brand Clubhouse for collectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-design-turns-car-storage-into-a-members-only-country-club-two-us-cities-get-44-deeded-studios/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-design-turns-car-storage-into-a-members-only-country-club-two-us-cities-get-44-deeded-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Design Turns Car Storage Into A Members Only Country Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Palm Beach and Dallas debut Porsche Design Concours in 2028, mixing deeded car studios with a cross-brand Clubhouse for collectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-design-turns-car-storage-into-a-members-only-country-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-design-turns-car-storage-into-a-members-only-country-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall Is The Latest Car Brand To Simplify Its Logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Griffin gets a cleaner, more angular look as Opel's sister brand prepares its next-generation models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-is-the-latest-car-brand-to-simplify-its-logo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-is-the-latest-car-brand-to-simplify-its-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin's New DBX Shows Its Softer Side]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 DBX GT gets a more comfortable ride, a quieter cabin, and upgraded seats without giving up the twin-turbo V8&rsquo;s 717 horsepower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-new-dbx-shows-its-softer-side/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-new-dbx-shows-its-softer-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Is Trimming Its Lineup To Make Way For A Bigger SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW plans to trim its global lineup while adding a new flagship SUV for American buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-trimming-its-lineup-to-make-way-for-a-bigger-suv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-trimming-its-lineup-to-make-way-for-a-bigger-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Try Running From California Highway Patrol's New Camaro]]></title><description><![CDATA[California Highway Patrol&rsquo;s last Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE joins the fleet with a 6.2-liter V8 and 455 horsepower on tap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-try-running-from-california-highway-patrols-new-camaro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dont-try-running-from-california-highway-patrols-new-camaro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is The New Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. It Gets Real Off-Road Hardware For $44,625]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Cherokee Trailhawk gains a two-speed transfer case, 9.0 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-new-jeep-cherokee-trailhawk-it-gets-real-off-road-hardware-for-44625/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-new-jeep-cherokee-trailhawk-it-gets-real-off-road-hardware-for-44625/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Has Real Off-Road Chops For $44,625]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Cherokee Trailhawk gains a two-speed transfer case, 9.0 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jeep-cherokee-trailhawk-has-real-off-road-chops-for-44625/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jeep-cherokee-trailhawk-has-real-off-road-chops-for-44625/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Considers 90-Day Diesel Export Ban As Prices Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diesel prices above year-ago levels keep pressure on US drivers, small businesses, and fleets as export-ban talks continue without a signed policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/white-house-considers-90-day-diesel-export-ban-as-prices-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/white-house-considers-90-day-diesel-export-ban-as-prices-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Isn't Ready To Give Up On The Rotary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mazda&rsquo;s next rotary application could drive the wheels instead of only charging a battery, marking a major shift from the MX-30 R-EV setup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-isnt-ready-to-give-up-on-the-rotary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-isnt-ready-to-give-up-on-the-rotary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Range Rover Sport Electric Is The Torquiest One Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even without a gas engine, Land Rover is putting the Sport inRange Rover Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-rover-sport-electric-is-the-torquiest-one-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-rover-sport-electric-is-the-torquiest-one-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saleen Teases Widebody Mustang. You Can Buy Shares To Back It]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saleen SR Widebody Mustang rendering shows extreme fenders and a huge wing, while the company pursues small investors with detailed fundraising terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saleen-teases-widebody-mustang-you-can-buy-shares-to-back-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saleen-teases-widebody-mustang-you-can-buy-shares-to-back-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford CEO Says Europe Is 'Too Late' To Stop Chinese Automakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Farley cites Europe&rsquo;s 12 percent Chinese market share as he outlines Ford&rsquo;s mix of partnerships and direct competition in future EV plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-ceo-says-europe-is-too-late-to-stop-chinese-automakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-ceo-says-europe-is-too-late-to-stop-chinese-automakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Europe Is Already Lost To Chinese Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Farley cites Europe&rsquo;s 12 percent Chinese market share as he outlines Ford&rsquo;s mix of partnerships and direct competition in future EV plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-europe-is-already-lost-to-chinese-brands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-europe-is-already-lost-to-chinese-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Toyota Drop A Caravan On The Electric Hilux To Revive Top Gear Stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota is taking a 23-year-old recipe for destruction into the electric era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-toyota-drop-a-caravan-on-the-electric-hilux-to-revive-top-gear-stunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-toyota-drop-a-caravan-on-the-electric-hilux-to-revive-top-gear-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Takes Us By Surprise With 'Ultra-Potent' i3 M60 Electric Sports Sedan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electric 3 Series already gets the M Performance treatment and even add-on M bits, but BMW keeps the horsepower number a secret.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-takes-us-by-surprise-with-ultra-potent-i3-m60-electric-sports-sedan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-takes-us-by-surprise-with-ultra-potent-i3-m60-electric-sports-sedan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Electric Gets A Higher US Sticker And Faster Charging]]></title><description><![CDATA[US buyers get the updated 2027 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Electric with dual charging ports, a 249-mile EPA range, and a $165,200 starting price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-mercedes-benz-g-580-electric-gets-a-higher-us-sticker-and-faster-charging/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-mercedes-benz-g-580-electric-gets-a-higher-us-sticker-and-faster-charging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Electric Gets A Higher US Price And Faster Charging]]></title><description><![CDATA[US buyers get the updated 2027 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Electric with dual charging ports, a 249-mile EPA range, and a $165,200 starting price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-mercedes-benz-g-580-electric-gets-a-higher-us-price-and-faster-charging/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-mercedes-benz-g-580-electric-gets-a-higher-us-price-and-faster-charging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Slightly Older Porsche Can Now Get Wireless Apple CarPlay And Android Auto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche is bringing a major tech upgrade to 911s, Boxsters, and Caymans from the 2009&ndash;2016 model years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-slightly-older-porsche-can-now-get-wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-slightly-older-porsche-can-now-get-wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Is Killing The Diesel 3 Series In Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BMW 3 Series is about to lose one of the powertrains that helped make it a European icon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-killing-the-diesel-3-series-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-killing-the-diesel-3-series-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 BMW 3 Series Is Here With 437 HP And A Factory Drift Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The redesigned 3 Series gets BMW's Neue Klasse look, a tech-heavy new interior, and the most powerful M Performance model yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-bmw-3-series-is-here-with-437-hp-and-a-factory-drift-mode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-bmw-3-series-is-here-with-437-hp-and-a-factory-drift-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Tuner AC Schnitzer Gets A Second Chance After Nearly Shutting Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime BMW tuner will continue under new ownership after facing closure over Germany&rsquo;s strict vehicle approval rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-tuner-ac-schnitzer-gets-a-second-chance-after-nearly-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-tuner-ac-schnitzer-gets-a-second-chance-after-nearly-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford’s Mustang GT3 Race Cars Get A Wild Throwback To 1901]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two Mustang GT3s honor Henry Ford&rsquo;s 1901 Sweepstakes racer with a special livery at Petit Le Mans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-mustang-gt3-race-cars-get-a-wild-throwback-to-1901/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-mustang-gt3-race-cars-get-a-wild-throwback-to-1901/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Two-Tone Ford F-150 Is Back, But Only For Certain Trims]]></title><description><![CDATA[F-150 XLT and Lariat SuperCrew buyers get the revived two-tone stripe&mdash;but only with the 5.5-foot bed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-two-tone-ford-f-150-is-back-but-only-for-certain-trims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-two-tone-ford-f-150-is-back-but-only-for-certain-trims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan’s Rogue E-Power Arrives In US In November 2026. Ready To Switch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power arrives in November 2026 before the Kicks and future hybrid trucks expand the brand&rsquo;s electrified footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-rogue-e-power-arrives-in-us-in-november-2026-ready-to-switch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-rogue-e-power-arrives-in-us-in-november-2026-ready-to-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Arrives In November With A Very Different Powertrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power arrives in November, expanding the brand&rsquo;s hybrid footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-nissan-rogue-hybrid-arrives-in-november-with-a-very-different-powertrain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-nissan-rogue-hybrid-arrives-in-november-with-a-very-different-powertrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Sees An Opportunity In Launching Even More Chinese-Built Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 6e and CX-6e couldbe joined by additional models as Mazda looks to expand its China-sourced EV lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-sees-an-opportunity-in-launching-even-more-chinese-built-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-sees-an-opportunity-in-launching-even-more-chinese-built-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dacia Hasn't Signed Off. But This $12,700 Tiny EV Might Be Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dacia Hipster could reach UK showrooms in 2027 at about &pound;9,500, with Chinese production and Renault Group approval still to be finalized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-hasnt-signed-off-but-this-12700-tiny-ev-might-be-real/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-hasnt-signed-off-but-this-12700-tiny-ev-might-be-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanzante Turns 95-59 Into Full-On Track Machine With McLaren F1 GTR Wing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lanzante 95-59 HDK adds a fixed carbon rear wing, roof scoop, revised nose, extra vents, and center-lock wheels to the three-seat supercar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lanzante-turns-95-59-into-full-on-track-machine-with-mclaren-f1-gtr-wing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lanzante-turns-95-59-into-full-on-track-machine-with-mclaren-f1-gtr-wing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda's Limited-Run Prelude Was Such A Hit In Japan, It's Now Coming To Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Overwhelming response&rdquo; at home has prompted Honda to bring the swanky coupe&rsquo;s exclusive colorway to other markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-limited-run-prelude-was-such-a-hit-in-japan-its-now-coming-to-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-limited-run-prelude-was-such-a-hit-in-japan-its-now-coming-to-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Veyron Wimille Smashes Auction Record At $5.44 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Wimille crushed its $3 million estimate, topping the previous record by roughly $2.35 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-veyron-wimille-smashes-auction-record-at-544-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-veyron-wimille-smashes-auction-record-at-544-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Strips Paint Off 33 Stradale. The Result Is Stunning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matte exposed carbon, hand-laid fiber patterns, and black wheels turn the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Perla Nera into a one-off design statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-strips-paint-off-33-stradale-the-result-is-stunning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-strips-paint-off-33-stradale-the-result-is-stunning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Predicted That Enthusiasts Would Mourn The V10's Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the Temerario product line's director argues its V8 replacement is a bit "more rock-and-roll."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-predicted-that-enthusiasts-would-mourn-the-v10s-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-predicted-that-enthusiasts-would-mourn-the-v10s-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Delays Roadster Reveal Again. Severe Weather Moves It To October 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe forecasts in Texas push the Tesla Roadster demonstration from October 1 to October 15, without changing pricing, specs, or projected production years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-delays-roadster-reveal-again-severe-weather-moves-it-to-october-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-delays-roadster-reveal-again-severe-weather-moves-it-to-october-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Sounds The Alarm: Chinese Automakers Are Coming To North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[It estimates that production of Chinese cars could start in Mexico in as little as 2-3 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-sounds-the-alarm-chinese-automakers-are-coming-to-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-sounds-the-alarm-chinese-automakers-are-coming-to-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Black: Ruby Red Is The Car Color Of 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Axalta&rsquo;s 2027 Color of the Year is a deep ruby red with a subtle shimmer designed to give cars a more vibrant, jewel-like finish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forget-black-ruby-red-is-the-car-color-of-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forget-black-ruby-red-is-the-car-color-of-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Subaru WRX And BRZ Get Manual-Only Special Editions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subaru is celebrating the WRX and BRZ anniversaries with limited-production models that have visual and performance upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-subaru-wrx-and-brz-get-manual-only-special-editions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-subaru-wrx-and-brz-get-manual-only-special-editions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Roadster Patent Shows A Hidden Wing That Can Make 1,543 Pounds Of Downforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Tesla Roadster patent describes a two-piece rear wing that shifts between low drag, high downforce, and crash-safety positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-roadster-patent-shows-a-hidden-wing-that-can-make-1543-pounds-of-downforce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-roadster-patent-shows-a-hidden-wing-that-can-make-1543-pounds-of-downforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW M2 Gets A Dramatic 3.0 CSL Makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverti Automobili reshapes the G87 BMW M2 with 3.0 CSL-inspired bodywork, while key specs like power and production remain under wraps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m2-gets-a-dramatic-30-csl-makeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m2-gets-a-dramatic-30-csl-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Kills The ID.5: Swoopy Electric SUV Bites The Dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ID.5 isn't getting a Tiguan-badged successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-kills-the-id5-swoopy-electric-suv-bites-the-dust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-kills-the-id5-swoopy-electric-suv-bites-the-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A Facelift And A New Name: ID. Tiguan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electric SUV is about to receive a mid-cycle update that brings more than just a fresh look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-id4-is-getting-a-facelift-and-a-new-name-id-tiguan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-id4-is-getting-a-facelift-and-a-new-name-id-tiguan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSCHF Bends Two Lexus SUVs Into Impossible Sculptures, Lexus Calls Them Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSCHF reshapes the Lexus RZ 450e into Circle Car and the RX 450h+ into Twisted Car, showing both alongside stock versions in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mschf-bends-two-lexus-suvs-into-impossible-sculptures-lexus-calls-them-art/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mschf-bends-two-lexus-suvs-into-impossible-sculptures-lexus-calls-them-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Says Being Fast Isn't Enough For A Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Lamborghini, speed is only part of the supercar equation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-says-being-fast-isnt-enough-for-a-supercar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-says-being-fast-isnt-enough-for-a-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Offers $12,500 Off The ID.4, But The Catch Is Brutal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen ID.4 Customer Bonus gives $12,500 on limited 2025 stock and $6,000 on 2026 models, with purchase or lease terms and tight eligibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-offers-12500-off-the-id4-but-the-catch-is-brutal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-offers-12500-off-the-id4-but-the-catch-is-brutal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Cuts 2031 Fuel Standard To 34.5 MPG, SUVs May Stay Dominant]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CAFE rules cut the 2031 fleet target to 34.5 mpg, reshaping how US automakers balance trucks, hybrids, and future efficiency tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-cuts-2031-fuel-standard-to-345-mpg-suvs-may-stay-dominant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-cuts-2031-fuel-standard-to-345-mpg-suvs-may-stay-dominant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpine Teases The Next A110 Sports Car With A Design Sculpture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The performance coupe is going electric, but a gas version might still happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-teases-the-next-a110-sports-car-with-a-design-sculpture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-teases-the-next-a110-sports-car-with-a-design-sculpture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyoda Calls Rivals To Team Up, Not Fight, During Hall Of Fame Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akio Toyoda uses his Automotive Hall of Fame induction to press Toyota&rsquo;s competitors for more cooperation in shaping the future of mobility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyoda-calls-rivals-to-team-up-not-fight-during-hall-of-fame-speech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyoda-calls-rivals-to-team-up-not-fight-during-hall-of-fame-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re Finally Going To See The New BMW 3 Series This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A final teaser for the redesigned sports sedan reveals the debut date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-finally-going-to-see-the-new-bmw-3-series-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-finally-going-to-see-the-new-bmw-3-series-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Files Remuera And Muriwai Trademarks, Is A New Naming Era Coming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce McLaren's Remuera and Muriwai trademarks echo his New Zealand childhood and early racing, without confirming any future McLaren production models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-files-remuera-and-muriwai-trademarks-is-a-new-naming-era-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-files-remuera-and-muriwai-trademarks-is-a-new-naming-era-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This BMW M5 Hides A Secret Volkswagen W10 Engine, Heading To Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[This BMW E39 M5 hides a naturally aspirated Volkswagen W10, a six-speed manual gearbox, and a paper trail linking it to Ferdinand Pi&euml;ch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-bmw-m5-hides-a-secret-volkswagen-w10-engine-heading-to-auction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-bmw-m5-hides-a-secret-volkswagen-w10-engine-heading-to-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen To The 960-HP Jensen Interceptor Unleash Its Supercharged V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 6.8-liter V8 GTX is still in development, and its latest shakedown gives us a proper taste of the noise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-the-960-hp-jensen-interceptor-unleash-its-supercharged-v8/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-the-960-hp-jensen-interceptor-unleash-its-supercharged-v8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Keeps Hinting At A Temerario Sterrato]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamborghini executives haven't confirmed a new Sterrato model, but they're keeping the door open for a rugged Temerario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-keeps-hinting-at-a-temerario-sterrato/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-keeps-hinting-at-a-temerario-sterrato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen-Used 1992 Batmobile Is Going To Auction, And It Could Sell For $7 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built from two Chevy Impala chassis, the Batman Returns Batmobile could set a new movie-car auction record in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/screen-used-1992-batmobile-is-going-to-auction-and-it-could-sell-for-7-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/screen-used-1992-batmobile-is-going-to-auction-and-it-could-sell-for-7-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Revisits Its 241.428-MPH Lap Record In New Docuseries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda's four-part '241.428' series celebrates Gil de Ferran and the closed-course speed record he set at California Speedway in 2000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-revisits-its-241428-mph-lap-record-in-new-docuseries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-revisits-its-241428-mph-lap-record-in-new-docuseries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Sends Countryman With Roof Tent Into Rebelle Rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mini Countryman adventure prototype tackles the 2026 Rebelle Rally with confirmed rugged hardware, while powertrain and production plans remain unannounced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-sends-countryman-with-roof-tent-into-rebelle-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-sends-countryman-with-roof-tent-into-rebelle-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's BYD Is Close To Outselling Ford In Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[What seemed unthinkable a decade ago is now on the verge of reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-byd-is-close-to-outselling-ford-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-byd-is-close-to-outselling-ford-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's BYD Is About To Outsell Ford In Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[What seemed unthinkable a decade ago is now on the verge of reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-byd-is-about-to-outsell-ford-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-byd-is-about-to-outsell-ford-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Wheels Is Selling A Porsche 959 For Members Only]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot Wheels Red Line Club members picked a Spectraflame purple Porsche 959, sold as a made-to-order collectible during a limited ordering window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hot-wheels-is-selling-a-porsche-959-for-members-only/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hot-wheels-is-selling-a-porsche-959-for-members-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Is Selling A 60-Story Miami Tower, Butler Service?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugatti Residences Miami promises a 60-story Brickell tower with 183 units and Rhodium butler service, while pricing and amenities remain unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-is-selling-a-60-story-miami-tower-butler-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-is-selling-a-60-story-miami-tower-butler-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Is Building A 60-Story Luxury Tower In Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugatti Residences Miami promises a 60-story Brickell tower with 183 units and Rhodium butler service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-is-building-a-60-story-luxury-tower-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-is-building-a-60-story-luxury-tower-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosch Warns Expensive EV Battery Repairs Could Shorten A Car's Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The giant automotive supplier believes battery repairs and replacements must become more affordable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bosch-warns-expensive-ev-battery-repairs-could-shorten-a-cars-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bosch-warns-expensive-ev-battery-repairs-could-shorten-a-cars-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Could Build Ohio Hybrid Factory, But Here's The Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikkei outlines a $1,900,000 to $2,530,000 Honda Ohio hybrid plant, but Honda says its North American factory plans remain undecided.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-could-build-ohio-hybrid-factory-but-heres-the-catch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-could-build-ohio-hybrid-factory-but-heres-the-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Is A ‘Rebel With A Cause’ As Gas Engines Remain ‘Super Relevant’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mazda isn't quite ready to give up on combustion engines, arguing that gasoline power still has plenty of life left.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-is-a-rebel-with-a-cause-as-gas-engines-remain-super-relevant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-is-a-rebel-with-a-cause-as-gas-engines-remain-super-relevant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Just Teased The New Roadster Again Ahead Of Its October Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Tesla Roadster teaser shows its LED light bar. But production timing remains unconfirmed by the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-just-teased-the-new-roadster-again-ahead-of-its-october-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-just-teased-the-new-roadster-again-ahead-of-its-october-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Drops New Roadster Teaser, But The Real Surprise Is The Semi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Tesla Roadster teaser focuses on its LED light bar while pricing, specs, and production timing remain unconfirmed by the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-drops-new-roadster-teaser-but-the-real-surprise-is-the-semi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-drops-new-roadster-teaser-but-the-real-surprise-is-the-semi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover Puts A 405-HP V8 Into Classic Defender, Seriously]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land Rover Defender 90 and 110 owners can unlock a 405-horsepower V8, suspension and brake upgrades, and specialist installation in selected markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-puts-a-405-hp-v8-into-classic-defender-seriously/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-puts-a-405-hp-v8-into-classic-defender-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru Revives Base Impreza And Lowers Starting Price For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Impreza is nearly $2,000 cheaper than the entry-level 2026 model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-revives-base-impreza-and-lowers-starting-price-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-revives-base-impreza-and-lowers-starting-price-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM’s New Mongoose 8.3-Liter Duramax Diesel Makes 555 HP, 1,230 LB-FT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The all-new V-8 powers the 2027 Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, with maximum towing capacity climbing to 38,000 pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gms-new-mongoose-83-liter-duramax-diesel-makes-555-hp-1230-lb-ft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gms-new-mongoose-83-liter-duramax-diesel-makes-555-hp-1230-lb-ft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Mayer Turns Defender Paints Into Limited Guitars]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRS Silver Sky and John Mayer blend Land Rover Defender heritage and modern shades into eight finishes split between US-made and SE models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/john-mayer-turns-defender-paints-into-limited-guitars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/john-mayer-turns-defender-paints-into-limited-guitars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivian Recalls 100,000 SUVs For Strange Backup Camera Display Fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A specific sequence of events can trigger a display notification that obscures the backup camera image.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rivian-recalls-100000-suvs-for-strange-backup-camera-display-fault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rivian-recalls-100000-suvs-for-strange-backup-camera-display-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Range Rover GT Is Coming, and It’s Definitely Not an SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming electric grand tourer trades the traditional SUV shape for a sleek fastback body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-gt-is-coming-and-its-definitely-not-an-suv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-gt-is-coming-and-its-definitely-not-an-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Ford Bronco Raptor No. 00001 For Sale With Only 99 Miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serial number 00001 returns to auction with 99 miles, documented charity history, and rare options that set it apart from typical Bronco Raptors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-ford-bronco-raptor-no-00001-for-sale-with-only-99-miles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-ford-bronco-raptor-no-00001-for-sale-with-only-99-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Abandons 2030 EV Deadline, Keeps Gas Engines Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley Torcal leads a new strategy that keeps combustion and hybrid models in production while the brand slows its all-electric rollout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-abandons-2030-ev-deadline-keeps-gas-engines-alive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-abandons-2030-ev-deadline-keeps-gas-engines-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The VW ID. Buzz Cargo Is Now Longer And Ready To Haul More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electric work van just got bigger, more practical, and better suited to getting the job done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-id-buzz-cargo-is-now-longer-and-ready-to-haul-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-id-buzz-cargo-is-now-longer-and-ready-to-haul-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brabus Rips The Roof Off The G 63, Creates 888 HP Cabrio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio reworks the Mercedes-AMG G 63 with a two-piece soft top, over 500 new parts, and serious structural reinforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-rips-the-roof-off-the-g-63-creates-888-hp-cabrio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-rips-the-roof-off-the-g-63-creates-888-hp-cabrio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EV Sales Plunge 31% In July, Hybrids Soar 86%]]></title><description><![CDATA[July registrations show EV demand softening after credits ended as Toyota, Ford, and others pivot toward hybrids and extended-range electric models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ev-sales-plunge-31-in-july-hybrids-soar-86/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ev-sales-plunge-31-in-july-hybrids-soar-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Patent Reveals A Front Tailgate Trunk With A Fold Down TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Fathom patent drawings outline a fold-out front work surface and rear TV concept, while leaving their production future wide open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-patent-reveals-a-front-tailgate-trunk-with-a-fold-down-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-patent-reveals-a-front-tailgate-trunk-with-a-fold-down-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi EV Sets Guinness Record With 831 Miles On A Single Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi&rsquo;s slippery A6 Sportback E-Tron proves it can go way farther than its official range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-ev-sets-guinness-record-with-831-miles-on-a-single-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-ev-sets-guinness-record-with-831-miles-on-a-single-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunaz Is Doubling Silverstone Shifts, US Buyers Bought Every Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lunaz doubles its Silverstone workforce and adds a second shift as US collectors snap up Range Rover Classic and Aston Martin commissions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lunaz-is-doubling-silverstone-shifts-us-buyers-bought-every-slot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lunaz-is-doubling-silverstone-shifts-us-buyers-bought-every-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EV Restomod Firm Is Doubling Shifts, US Buyers Bought Every Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lunaz doubles its Silverstone workforce and adds a second shift as US collectors snap up Range Rover Classic and Aston Martin commissions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ev-restomod-firm-is-doubling-shifts-us-buyers-bought-every-slot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ev-restomod-firm-is-doubling-shifts-us-buyers-bought-every-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renault Made A Rear-Wheel-Drive Coupe You Can’t Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, the French brand is absolutely nailing the retro game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-made-a-rear-wheel-drive-coupe-you-cant-buy-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-made-a-rear-wheel-drive-coupe-you-cant-buy-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renault Made A Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe You Can’t Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, the French brand is absolutely nailing the retro game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-made-a-rear-wheel-drive-coupe-you-cant-buy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-made-a-rear-wheel-drive-coupe-you-cant-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Play Tetris In Six Volkswagen Cars, But You Will Pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[AirConsole turns parked Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, Golf and ID.Buzz models into multiplayer game hubs, but ongoing access depends on paid In-Vehicle Premium service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-play-tetris-in-six-volkswagen-cars-but-you-will-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-play-tetris-in-six-volkswagen-cars-but-you-will-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Gets More Power And A Higher Price ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 GMC Sierra can produce up to 481 horsepower with the 6.6-liter V8.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-gmc-sierra-1500-gets-more-power-and-a-higher-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-gmc-sierra-1500-gets-more-power-and-a-higher-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jeep Grand Cherokee Could Finally Get the Hurricane Inline-Six]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report says the 2028 Grand Cherokee will offer Stellantis&rsquo; 3.0-liter twin-turbo six with around 420 horsepower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jeep-grand-cherokee-could-finally-get-the-hurricane-inline-six/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-jeep-grand-cherokee-could-finally-get-the-hurricane-inline-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Built A T-Top Z With Peak '90s Tuner Vibes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nissan Z Kaze concept combines removable roof panels, vintage NISMO wheels, and GReddy upgrades in one seriously nostalgic sports car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-built-a-t-top-z-with-peak-90s-tuner-vibes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-built-a-t-top-z-with-peak-90s-tuner-vibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Says No To Front Passenger Screens: 'Technology Has To Add Value']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bentley Torcal EV skips the dashboard-mounted display despite the feature spreading across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-says-no-to-front-passenger-screens-technology-has-to-add-value/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-says-no-to-front-passenger-screens-technology-has-to-add-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Saw Bentley's First EV In Person. Here's Why The Torcal Will Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Bentley Torcal debuts with serious performance and unmistakable styling; Bentley may have a winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-saw-bentleys-first-ev-in-person-heres-why-the-torcal-will-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-saw-bentleys-first-ev-in-person-heres-why-the-torcal-will-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Wants a New Three-Row Flagship SUV Bigger Than the Pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda is reportedly considering the new flagship for production around 2032, potentially using a next-generation V6 hybrid powertrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-wants-a-new-three-row-flagship-suv-bigger-than-the-pilot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-wants-a-new-three-row-flagship-suv-bigger-than-the-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve McQueen’s Ferrari NART Spider Is Headed For A $20 Million Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve McQueen&rsquo;s 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider heads to Gooding Christie&rsquo;s inaugural R&eacute;tromobile New York auction this November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/steve-mcqueens-ferrari-nart-spider-is-headed-for-a-20-million-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/steve-mcqueens-ferrari-nart-spider-is-headed-for-a-20-million-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis Patents X Gran Coupe And Convertible, Is Production Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New US design patents define the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible bodywork while leaving powertrains, timing, and production approval unanswered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-patents-x-gran-coupe-and-convertible-is-production-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-patents-x-gran-coupe-and-convertible-is-production-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM's TurboMax Upgrade Gives Colorado And Canyon 350 HP]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM's L4B TurboMax lifts the 2027 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to 350 horsepower, while published towing and payload figures remain limited.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gms-turbomax-upgrade-gives-colorado-and-canyon-350-hp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gms-turbomax-upgrade-gives-colorado-and-canyon-350-hp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nissan Pixo Has A Japanese Badge, French Bones, And Is Built In Slovenia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electric city car shares its underpinnings with the new Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-pixo-has-a-japanese-badge-french-bones-and-is-built-in-slovenia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-pixo-has-a-japanese-badge-french-bones-and-is-built-in-slovenia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only Six Yellow Mazda MX-5s Exist, Win A Lottery To Buy One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunflower Yellow returns on the ND Mazda MX-5 as a Japan-only dealer project with a &yen;1,452,000 lottery package including a Hiroshima factory tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-six-yellow-mazda-mx-5s-exist-win-a-lottery-to-buy-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-six-yellow-mazda-mx-5s-exist-win-a-lottery-to-buy-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes And Wayve Are Bringing A New AI Driver To Production Cars In Two Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz signs a production agreement with Wayve to integrate AI Driver as future driver-assistance, without naming models, markets, or launch timing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-and-wayve-are-bringing-a-new-ai-driver-to-production-cars-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-and-wayve-are-bringing-a-new-ai-driver-to-production-cars-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Boss Questions Some Chinese Car Prices In Europe: 'Make No Business Sense']]></title><description><![CDATA[The head honcho in Munich warns that &ldquo;incomprehensible pricing is dangerous.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-boss-questions-some-chinese-car-prices-in-europe-make-no-business-sense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-boss-questions-some-chinese-car-prices-in-europe-make-no-business-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia Drops K5 Trim, You Can Still Get One Under $28,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kia K5 pricing holds the line at $27,690 before destination as the EX grade exits, tightening the three-trim lineup against the Toyota Camry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-drops-k5-trim-you-can-still-get-one-under-28000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-drops-k5-trim-you-can-still-get-one-under-28000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Built Three One-Off Continentals For Sun, Earth, Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley Mulliner crafts three Continental GT S and GTC S one-offs for Poland, themed around the Sun, Earth, and Moon with unchanged hybrid powertrains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-built-three-one-off-continentals-for-sun-earth-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-built-three-one-off-continentals-for-sun-earth-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analyst Says Skoda Is The New Porsche Of VW Group, And The Data Backs It Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Porsche's operating return on sales plunged, Skoda's held up at a significantly higher level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/analyst-says-skoda-is-the-new-porsche-of-vw-group-and-the-data-backs-it-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/analyst-says-skoda-is-the-new-porsche-of-vw-group-and-the-data-backs-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subaru Drops Secret WRX And BRZ Specials On September 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited 2027 Subaru WRX and BRZ editions debut at Boxerfest in Pennsylvania, with teasers hinting at big wings but not an STI comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-drops-secret-wrx-and-brz-specials-on-september-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/subaru-drops-secret-wrx-and-brz-specials-on-september-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Range Rovers And Jaguars Could Suddenly Lose Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fault in the electrical system could cause affected Jaguar and Land Rover models to lose drive power without warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/some-range-rovers-and-jaguars-could-suddenly-lose-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/some-range-rovers-and-jaguars-could-suddenly-lose-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan’s New Midgate Patent Could Be Good News For Frontier Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissan has filed a patent for a midgate that would be perfect for the next-generation mid-size truck that arrives in a few years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-new-midgate-patent-could-be-good-news-for-frontier-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-new-midgate-patent-could-be-good-news-for-frontier-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Lexus LX Gets New Colors, Red Brakes, and More Standard Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flagship SUV adds new interior and exterior options and more standard equipment, while keeping that six-figure starting price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-lexus-lx-gets-new-colors-red-brakes-and-more-standard-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-lexus-lx-gets-new-colors-red-brakes-and-more-standard-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan's Best-Selling SUV Costs More for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The non-hybrid 2027 Nissan Rogue is a carryover model that is $230 more than before, starting at $31,265.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-best-selling-suv-costs-more-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-best-selling-suv-costs-more-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Warns Two German Plants Could Close Unless Costs Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz outlines conditional closure risk for one assembly plant and one powertrain site in Germany, tied directly to labor cost cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-warns-two-german-plants-could-close-unless-costs-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-warns-two-german-plants-could-close-unless-costs-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 200,000 Jeeps Might Never Turn On Their Tire Pressure Warning Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 202,000 Jeep SUVs face a TPMS software defect, and owners get a free dealer update once notification letters start arriving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-200000-jeeps-might-never-turn-on-their-tire-pressure-warning-light/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-200000-jeeps-might-never-turn-on-their-tire-pressure-warning-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen's EV Orders Are Beating Gas Cars In Germany, But That Creates A Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some problems are good to have. This isn't one of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-ev-orders-are-beating-gas-cars-in-germany-but-that-creates-a-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-ev-orders-are-beating-gas-cars-in-germany-but-that-creates-a-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monaco's First Supercar Targets $1.29 Million At Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broad Arrow Auctions is bringing the first 1990 MCA Centenaire, Monaco&rsquo;s pioneering carbon fiber V12 supercar, to its 2026 Zoute Concours sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monacos-first-supercar-targets-129-million-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monacos-first-supercar-targets-129-million-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 1,001-HP Lamborghini Turned Into A Dark Knight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venuum Black&rsquo;s Voltoro V1 gives the Lamborghini Revuelto a widebody kit, gold turbine wheels, dark cabin finishes, and a fixed rear wing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-1001-hp-lamborghini-turned-into-a-dark-knight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-1001-hp-lamborghini-turned-into-a-dark-knight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Already Has A New CEO, Just Two Years After Bringing Back Its Old One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klaus Zellmer will take over from H&aring;kan Samuelsson in 2027, keeping Volvo Cars&rsquo; current strategy and leadership structure in place during the transition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-already-has-a-new-ceo-just-two-years-after-bringing-back-its-old-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-already-has-a-new-ceo-just-two-years-after-bringing-back-its-old-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Is The Latest Car Company To Change Its Logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The refreshed branding will appear on next-generation models, including an SUV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-is-the-latest-car-company-to-change-its-logo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-is-the-latest-car-company-to-change-its-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 200,000 Volkswagen And Audi SUVs Recalled, Bolt Could Break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recall covers specific Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, and Audi Q3 build ranges with a corroding steering rack bolt, plus a free dealer repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-200000-volkswagen-and-audi-suvs-recalled-bolt-could-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-200000-volkswagen-and-audi-suvs-recalled-bolt-could-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Could Launch Its First Extended-Range EV Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota's first EREV is reportedly set to enter production in China next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-could-launch-its-first-extended-range-ev-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-could-launch-its-first-extended-range-ev-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legendary Designer Behind The McLaren P1 Is Working On New REO Trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Stephenson and his studio are crafting the REO Runabout T4X, T4C and S4C with simple hardware, right-to-repair features and long-term durability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-legendary-designer-behind-the-mclaren-p1-is-working-on-new-reo-trucks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-legendary-designer-behind-the-mclaren-p1-is-working-on-new-reo-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Outlandish EVs Are Saudi Arabia’s First Domestic Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The specs are just as ludicrous as the styling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-outlandish-evs-are-saudi-arabias-first-domestic-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-outlandish-evs-are-saudi-arabias-first-domestic-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce Is Slamming Nightingale’s Trunk 15,000 Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project Nightingale&rsquo;s sideways-opening Piano Boot faces 15,000 test cycles as Rolls-Royce validates the electric two-seat Coachbuild on extreme global roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rolls-royce-is-slamming-nightingales-trunk-15000-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rolls-royce-is-slamming-nightingales-trunk-15000-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Is Fast-Tracking Its Next Hybrids, Including The CR-V: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda will reportedly begin producing the new CR-V Hybrid as soon as this February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-is-fast-tracking-its-next-hybrids-including-the-cr-v-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-is-fast-tracking-its-next-hybrids-including-the-cr-v-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Is Working On An Automatic That Pretends To Be A Manual]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new patent filing reveals Porsche's idea to turn a dual-clutch automatic gearbox into a manual transmission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-working-on-an-automatic-that-pretends-to-be-a-manual/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-working-on-an-automatic-that-pretends-to-be-a-manual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mazda Miata Packs A 3.0-Liter V6 With Porsche DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocketeer turns the overlooked Mazda MX-5 NC into a 304-horsepower V6 restomod, keeping the factory balance while undercutting many new sports cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mazda-miata-packs-a-30-liter-v6-with-porsche-dna/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mazda-miata-packs-a-30-liter-v6-with-porsche-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Teases New 8.3-Liter Duramax Diesel V8 For Its Heavy-Duty Trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's called the Mongoose, and is ready to fight Ford's 6.7-liter "Scorpion" Power Stroke V8 diesel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-teases-new-83-liter-duramax-diesel-v8-for-its-heavy-duty-trucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-teases-new-83-liter-duramax-diesel-v8-for-its-heavy-duty-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Teases New 8.3-Liter Duramax Diesel V8 For Heavy-Duty Trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's called the Mongoose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-teases-new-83-liter-duramax-diesel-v8-for-heavy-duty-trucks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-teases-new-83-liter-duramax-diesel-v8-for-heavy-duty-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan's New Skyline Finally Has A Debut Date: December 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissan&rsquo;s 14th-generation Skyline shows up in just a few months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-new-skyline-finally-has-a-debut-date-december-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-new-skyline-finally-has-a-debut-date-december-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Debuts With 38 MPG. But It's Not A Traditional Hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid is the automaker's first model in the United States with its e-Power series hybrid system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-nissan-rogue-hybrid-debuts-with-38-mpg-but-its-not-a-traditional-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-nissan-rogue-hybrid-debuts-with-38-mpg-but-its-not-a-traditional-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Reopens Roadster Reservations With A $50,000 Deposit]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly nine years of delays, Tesla Roadster deposits return with a $50,000 structure that raises fresh questions about pricing and real production timing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-reopens-roadster-reservations-with-a-50000-deposit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-reopens-roadster-reservations-with-a-50000-deposit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Is Taking $50,000 Roadster Deposits Again. Only Nine Years Later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla Roadster deposits return with a $50,000 deposit that raises questions about pricing and real production timing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-is-taking-50000-roadster-deposits-again-only-nine-years-later/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-is-taking-50000-roadster-deposits-again-only-nine-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massimo Mini Truck Is A $2,999 Two Person Off Road Go-Kart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massimo's Mini Truck channels classic 4x4 style with a 125cc engine and $2,999 price, but it is strictly an off-road toy for older teens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/massimo-mini-truck-is-a-2999-two-person-off-road-go-kart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/massimo-mini-truck-is-a-2999-two-person-off-road-go-kart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Is Planning A New Supercar With A Flat-Eight Engine: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alleged "S1" is said to have an eight-cylinder boxer engine and a price tag well above the 911.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-planning-a-new-supercar-with-a-flat-eight-engine-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-planning-a-new-supercar-with-a-flat-eight-engine-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TechArt Finally Builds A 911 Restomod To Take On Singer]]></title><description><![CDATA[TechArt&rsquo;s 964-based GTclassic mixes 374-horsepower performance, retro styling, and daily usability to stand out in an overcrowded Porsche restomod scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/techart-finally-builds-a-911-restomod-to-take-on-singer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/techart-finally-builds-a-911-restomod-to-take-on-singer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Reportedly Debuts In November]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 2026 should bring the Aston Martin Valhalla Spider, pairing a targa-style roof with PHEV hypercar performance aimed at collectors and track drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-valhalla-spider-reportedly-debuts-in-november/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-valhalla-spider-reportedly-debuts-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Group Warns 'We Have No Time To Lose' As Problems Worsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[VW is cutting costs, slashing jobs, and lowering its profit outlook as China, EVs, and Germany's high costs pile on the pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-warns-we-have-no-time-to-lose-as-problems-worsen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-warns-we-have-no-time-to-lose-as-problems-worsen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VW ID. Buzz Sets World Record With 92-Country Trip, No Technical Breakdowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record driver Rainer Zietlow covered 99,767 kilometers in a Volkswagen ID.Buzz, visiting 92 countries without a single technical breakdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-id-buzz-sets-world-record-with-92-country-trip-no-technical-breakdowns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-id-buzz-sets-world-record-with-92-country-trip-no-technical-breakdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT Breaks Cover Trying To Look Tough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The compact crossover gets an off-road attitude, making the mall parking lot feel like the great outdoors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-xrt-breaks-cover-trying-to-look-tough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-xrt-breaks-cover-trying-to-look-tough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Is Installing 400,000 Robots, But Humans Still Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota turns 400,000 factory robots into line partners that learn from takumi, aiming for higher build consistency without cutting human judgment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-is-installing-400000-robots-but-humans-still-matter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-is-installing-400000-robots-but-humans-still-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple's New CEO Is A Car Guy. He Owns One Of The Rarest Porsches Ever Built]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Ternus reportedly takes his 700-horsepower Porsche 935 to Laguna Seca, where he has posted lap times under 1:40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/apples-new-ceo-is-a-car-guy-he-owns-one-of-the-rarest-porsches-ever-built/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/apples-new-ceo-is-a-car-guy-he-owns-one-of-the-rarest-porsches-ever-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson Is Selling Three Of His Most Famous Grand Tour Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson is selling three memorable cars from The Grand Tour, including the Lancia he drove in his final episode of the show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeremy-clarkson-is-selling-three-of-his-most-famous-grand-tour-cars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeremy-clarkson-is-selling-three-of-his-most-famous-grand-tour-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are EV Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data shows that sales for new and used electric vehicles rose in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gas-prices-are-up-and-so-are-ev-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gas-prices-are-up-and-so-are-ev-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi's Next A4 Delayed Until 2029 As VW's New EV Platform Falls Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi now targets March 2029 production, underscoring continued Volkswagen SSP delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-next-a4-delayed-until-2029-as-vws-new-ev-platform-falls-behind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-next-a4-delayed-until-2029-as-vws-new-ev-platform-falls-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For The First Time In Six Years, Ford Won't Win North American Truck Of The Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[NACTOY&rsquo;s 2027 truck shortlist skips the Ford F-150, spotlighting Slate, Ram, and GM instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/for-the-first-time-in-six-years-ford-wont-win-north-american-truck-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/for-the-first-time-in-six-years-ford-wont-win-north-american-truck-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maserati’s Next Electric Cars Could Be A Large GT And SUV: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maserati pairs Huawei tech and JAC production with Italian final assembly, reshaping its electric GT and SUV strategy and global rollout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-next-electric-cars-could-be-a-large-gt-and-suv-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-next-electric-cars-could-be-a-large-gt-and-suv-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acura Pauses MDX Type S After 2026, EPA Rules Take Blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulatory uncertainty around EPA Tier 4 standards puts the Acura MDX Type S on pause while other MDX trims remain in production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-pauses-mdx-type-s-after-2026-epa-rules-take-blame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-pauses-mdx-type-s-after-2026-epa-rules-take-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acura MDX Type S Could Be Gone After 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulatory uncertainty around EPA Tier 4 standards puts the Acura MDX Type S on pause while other MDX trims remain in production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-mdx-type-s-could-be-gone-after-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-mdx-type-s-could-be-gone-after-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Takes Legal Action Against AUDI Imports. Yes, Really]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi is blocking a German importer from selling its two China-only EVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-takes-legal-action-against-audi-imports-yes-really/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-takes-legal-action-against-audi-imports-yes-really/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai CEO: Chinese Cars Could Crush US Market Without Guardrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Munoz argues Chinese brands could erode US margins like Europe unless tariffs and strict market-access rules stay firmly in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ceo-chinese-cars-could-crush-us-market-without-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ceo-chinese-cars-could-crush-us-market-without-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Verstappen Cruises Monaco Streets In Tuned ABT Audi RS6 Avant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi RS6 Avant blends near-supercar acceleration with real cargo space and towing muscle, explaining its pull for performance-focused daily drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/max-verstappen-cruises-monaco-streets-in-tuned-abt-audi-rs6-avant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/max-verstappen-cruises-monaco-streets-in-tuned-abt-audi-rs6-avant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Heard You: More Buttons Are Coming Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's design boss admits overreliance on screens needs to stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-heard-you-more-buttons-are-coming-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-heard-you-more-buttons-are-coming-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Has Heard You Want More Buttons, And It'll Bring Some Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's design boss admits overreliance on screens needs to stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-has-heard-you-want-more-buttons-and-itll-bring-some-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-has-heard-you-want-more-buttons-and-itll-bring-some-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Will Reveal The Hand Built Torcal On September 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley Torcal electric production shifts to a reworked 1938 Crewe building, underscoring in-house design, British suppliers, and hand-built assembly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-will-reveal-the-hand-built-torcal-on-september-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-will-reveal-the-hand-built-torcal-on-september-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Confirms Hydrogen Hilux For 2028 With 248 Miles Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilux FCEV production starts in 2028 for European fleets, with 248 miles of range, strong towing, and five-minute refueling pitches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-confirms-hydrogen-hilux-for-2028-with-248-miles-range/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-confirms-hydrogen-hilux-for-2028-with-248-miles-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Confirms Hydrogen Hilux For 2028 With 248 Mile Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilux FCEV production starts in 2028 for European fleets, with 248 miles of range, strong towing, and five-minute refueling pitches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-confirms-hydrogen-hilux-for-2028-with-248-mile-range/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-confirms-hydrogen-hilux-for-2028-with-248-mile-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Button Dacia Owners Use The Most Is Probably Not The One You're Thinking Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[No, it's not the start/stop button.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-button-dacia-owners-use-the-most-is-probably-not-the-one-youre-thinking-of/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-button-dacia-owners-use-the-most-is-probably-not-the-one-youre-thinking-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo's New Concept Car Will Give Us A Glimpse Of Future Models In Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo says the concept is the car 'every Alfista has been waiting for.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeos-new-concept-car-will-give-us-a-glimpse-of-future-models-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeos-new-concept-car-will-give-us-a-glimpse-of-future-models-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Finally Eases Smog Rules For Classic Cars Thanks To 'Leno's Law']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new law will gradually exempt qualifying 1976&ndash;1985 collector cars from California&rsquo;s regular smog-check requirements beginning in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-finally-eases-smog-rules-for-classic-cars-thanks-to-lenos-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-finally-eases-smog-rules-for-classic-cars-thanks-to-lenos-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevy's New V8s Ditch The Dipstick And Go Digital To 'Simplify The Ownership Experience']]></title><description><![CDATA[GM&rsquo;s new user interface has a digital oil level gauge instead of a traditional dipstick. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevys-new-v8s-ditch-the-dipstick-and-go-digital-to-simplify-the-ownership-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevys-new-v8s-ditch-the-dipstick-and-go-digital-to-simplify-the-ownership-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevy's New V8 Engines Ditch The Dipstick And Go Digital]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM&rsquo;s new user interface has a digital oil level gauge instead of a traditional dipstick. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevys-new-v8-engines-ditch-the-dipstick-and-go-digital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevys-new-v8-engines-ditch-the-dipstick-and-go-digital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Gives Us All The Details On Its New V8s: More Power, Better Towing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8s make more power than the engines they replace, but the smaller V8 has one advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-gives-us-all-the-details-on-its-new-v8s-more-power-better-towing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-gives-us-all-the-details-on-its-new-v8s-more-power-better-towing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Promises New 'Low' Cars For The US, Which Should Mean Sedans And Wagons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo's 13-car product offensive will include seven new models for Western markets, with the automaker hinting at new sedans, wagons, and larger vehicles for the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-promises-new-low-cars-for-the-us-which-should-mean-sedans-and-wagons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-promises-new-low-cars-for-the-us-which-should-mean-sedans-and-wagons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG Electric GT SUV Reveal Date Reportedly Set For October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG&rsquo;s ground-up electric GT SUV is reportedly slated to premiere in Stuttgart, anchoring the AMG.EA platform and the brand&rsquo;s future performance strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-electric-gt-suv-reveal-date-reportedly-set-for-october/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-electric-gt-suv-reveal-date-reportedly-set-for-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Buy This Six-Wheeled 2019 Ford EcoSport, No Reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford EcoSport Titanium gains a wild third axle, stretched bodywork, and carries a rebuilt salvage history into a no-reserve auction listing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-this-six-wheeled-2019-ford-ecosport-no-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-this-six-wheeled-2019-ford-ecosport-no-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninth Circuit Revives $1 Billion 'Kia Boys' Theft Insurance Suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ninth Circuit judges reopen insurer claims over immobilizer-free Kia and Hyundai models, raising fresh questions about theft risk and future anti-theft tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ninth-circuit-revives-1-billion-kia-boys-theft-insurance-suit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ninth-circuit-revives-1-billion-kia-boys-theft-insurance-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrogen Hilux Will Tackle Dakar 2027 On Nothing But Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota Gazoo Racing&rsquo;s DKR GR FC Hilux tackles Dakar&rsquo;s Future Mission 1000 class using a fuel cell powertrain, backed by Jameel Motorsport and Toyo Tires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-hilux-will-tackle-dakar-2027-on-nothing-but-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-hilux-will-tackle-dakar-2027-on-nothing-but-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 1950s Corvette Is Actually A Brand-New Mazda Miata Underneath]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has the looks of an original Corvette, but it&rsquo;s still the lightweight Japanese roadster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-1950s-corvette-is-actually-a-brand-new-mazda-miata-underneath/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-1950s-corvette-is-actually-a-brand-new-mazda-miata-underneath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Makes First EV Cell Using 100% Recycled Cathode Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche and Cylib turn end-of-life EV packs into new cathode material, anticipating stricter European battery recovery, traceability, and passport rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-makes-first-ev-cell-using-100-recycled-cathode-materials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-makes-first-ev-cell-using-100-recycled-cathode-materials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai Police Unveils 800 HP Mansory Ferrari 812 Superfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubai Police adds a Mansory-tuned Ferrari 812 Superfast to its tourist-focused patrol fleet, emphasizing spectacle, performance, and skyline-ready visibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dubai-police-unveils-800-hp-mansory-ferrari-812-superfast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dubai-police-unveils-800-hp-mansory-ferrari-812-superfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Wants A Lightweight SUV, But Hasn't Decided What It'll Be Made Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aluminum or carbon fiber?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-wants-a-lightweight-suv-but-hasnt-decided-what-itll-be-made-of/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-wants-a-lightweight-suv-but-hasnt-decided-what-itll-be-made-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Max Verstappen Pass 100 Karts In 14 Laps, Chaos Ensued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting 101st in Red Bull's Max vs 100, the Formula 1 champion sliced through the field in 14 laps and just 35 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-max-verstappen-pass-100-karts-in-14-laps-chaos-ensued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-max-verstappen-pass-100-karts-in-14-laps-chaos-ensued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Hits Nine Million Cars, The Milestone Is A Velvet Orchid iX1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regensburg's nine-millionth car, a Velvet Orchid II Metallic BMW iX1, marks the plant's flexible shift toward higher electric and electrified output.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-hits-nine-million-cars-the-milestone-is-a-velvet-orchid-ix1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-hits-nine-million-cars-the-milestone-is-a-velvet-orchid-ix1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo's Biggest Product Offensive Ever: 13 New Cars By 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven new cars are coming to Western markets, and six to China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-biggest-product-offensive-ever-13-new-cars-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-biggest-product-offensive-ever-13-new-cars-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firestone's Newest Tire Promises More Miles And Better Grip For Your SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Firestone Destination LE4 launches in 65 sizes and fits crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/firestones-newest-tire-promises-more-miles-and-better-grip-for-your-suv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/firestones-newest-tire-promises-more-miles-and-better-grip-for-your-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financing A Classic Car Just Got Way Easier Thanks To Hemmings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hemmings Financing offers pre-approvals, monthly payment estimates, and loans for eligible collector cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/financing-a-classic-car-just-got-way-easier-thanks-to-hemmings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/financing-a-classic-car-just-got-way-easier-thanks-to-hemmings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHTSA Demands Sworn Answers On Tesla Cybercab, $139 Million At Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA&rsquo;s Special Order forces Tesla to defend the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under oath, with tight September deadlines and steep civil and criminal risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nhtsa-demands-sworn-answers-on-tesla-cybercab-139-million-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nhtsa-demands-sworn-answers-on-tesla-cybercab-139-million-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Porsche Cayenne Electric Levels Up With Automatic Doors And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European version also receives optional wireless charging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-porsche-cayenne-electric-levels-up-with-automatic-doors-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-porsche-cayenne-electric-levels-up-with-automatic-doors-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Confirms First Hybrid Performance SUV Due In 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[McLaren&rsquo;s hybrid SUV arrives around 2028 with a P47 code name, while the P34 hybrid supercar targets 810 horsepower before it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-confirms-first-hybrid-performance-suv-due-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-confirms-first-hybrid-performance-suv-due-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[223,472 Ford F-150s Could Lose Their Fuel Tank On The Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA campaign 26V578 covers Ford F-150 trucks built from January 2023 through August 2026, outlining the tank strap defect and free dealer inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/223472-ford-f-150s-could-lose-their-fuel-tank-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/223472-ford-f-150s-could-lose-their-fuel-tank-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Kicks E-Power Confirmed for Europe With UK Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland adds the Nissan Kicks E-Power alongside Qashqai and Juke, boosting local hybrid output for B-segment crossover drivers and fleets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-kicks-e-power-confirmed-for-europe-with-uk-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-kicks-e-power-confirmed-for-europe-with-uk-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Mustang GTD Gives Europe A Second Chance At The Wildest Pony]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Ford Mustang GTD allocations reopen with 500 cars, steep local pricing, and open questions around final road approval and usage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-mustang-gtd-gives-europe-a-second-chance-at-the-wildest-pony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-mustang-gtd-gives-europe-a-second-chance-at-the-wildest-pony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Volkswagen ID.3 GTI Is The Most Powerful GTI Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolfsburg's electric hot hatch is also the first rear-wheel-drive GTI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-volkswagen-id3-gti-is-the-most-powerful-gti-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-volkswagen-id3-gti-is-the-most-powerful-gti-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche 550 Spyder: The $95,000 Electric Tribute With One Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[This officially licensed Porsche 550 J Junior Spyder is an 80-percent-scale electric collector, stunning to look at yet barred from public roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-550-spyder-the-95000-electric-tribute-with-one-catch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-550-spyder-the-95000-electric-tribute-with-one-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Is Still Chasing Lightness As Supercars Go Hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Esprit&rsquo;s engines, hybrid system, and gearbox are all being engineered with one goal in mind: keeping weight down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-still-chasing-lightness-as-supercars-go-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-still-chasing-lightness-as-supercars-go-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce's First Abalone Phantom Took Nine Months To Make]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird uses intricate abalone shell marquetry and natural materials to push the brand&rsquo;s bespoke cabin craftsmanship further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rolls-royces-first-abalone-phantom-took-nine-months-to-make/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rolls-royces-first-abalone-phantom-took-nine-months-to-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis BOW Driverless Concept Is Literally A Box On Wheels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis BOW strips away the cab to create an electric autonomous cargo module aimed at controlled urban logistics zones and last-mile delivery trials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-bow-driverless-concept-is-literally-a-box-on-wheels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-bow-driverless-concept-is-literally-a-box-on-wheels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The McLaren Artura Is Dying: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woking's hybrid supercar might not be long for this world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mclaren-artura-is-dying-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mclaren-artura-is-dying-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Keeps Apple CarPlay And Android Auto On Its New Truck Interface]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new user interface in the 2027 Silverado and Sierra continues to support smartphone mirroring, and it could come to other vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-keeps-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-on-its-new-truck-interface/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-keeps-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-on-its-new-truck-interface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Caves: Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Are Returning To The Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new user interface in the 2027 Silverado and Sierra continues to support smartphone mirroring, and it is coming to other vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-caves-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-are-returning-to-the-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-caves-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-are-returning-to-the-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Cars Are Most Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Honda to Toyota, these cars have more than a 25 percent chance of reaching a quarter-million miles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-cars-are-most-likely-to-reach-250000-miles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-cars-are-most-likely-to-reach-250000-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giugiaro Team Rework Fiat Topolino Into Two One-Offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabrizio Giugiaro and Lapo Elkann turn the Fiat Topolino into dramatic Top.L and Top.J concepts, pushing emotional design on a budget city EV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/giugiaro-team-rework-fiat-topolino-into-two-one-offs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/giugiaro-team-rework-fiat-topolino-into-two-one-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiat Topolino Upgraded By Two Italian Tuning Legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabrizio Giugiaro and Lapo Elkann turn the Fiat Topolino into dramatic Top.L and Top.J concepts, pushing emotional design on a budget city EV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino-upgraded-by-two-italian-tuning-legends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino-upgraded-by-two-italian-tuning-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover Plans US Defender Pickup Built With Stellantis, Sources Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis are weighing a Defender pickup built in the US, avoiding tariffs while key platform and timing decisions remain open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-land-rover-plans-us-defender-pickup-built-with-stellantis-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-land-rover-plans-us-defender-pickup-built-with-stellantis-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Audi A2 Looks Charming Even As A Base Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi's cheapest EV still has plenty of charisma in its most basic form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-audi-a2-looks-charming-even-as-a-base-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-audi-a2-looks-charming-even-as-a-base-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford F-150 Raptor And Tremor Get Major Price Cuts For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The automaker is launching new Tremor and Raptor trims with less content at a lower price, without compromising off-road capability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-f-150-raptor-and-tremor-get-major-price-cuts-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-f-150-raptor-and-tremor-get-major-price-cuts-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Ford F-150 Debuts With A Bigger Base Engine And More V8 Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The F-150 gets a bigger EcoBoost base engine, while Ford expands V8 availability and adds a new Carhartt package for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ford-f-150-debuts-with-a-bigger-base-engine-and-more-v8-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ford-f-150-debuts-with-a-bigger-base-engine-and-more-v8-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barn Find Fiat 500 Turned Into A Six-Figure Restomod]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Cinquecento and BorromeodeSilva rework a 1973 Fiat 500 R with an 802 cc twin-spark engine, reinforced chassis, and ultra-low production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/barn-find-fiat-500-turned-into-a-six-figure-restomod/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/barn-find-fiat-500-turned-into-a-six-figure-restomod/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW's iX5 Hydrogen Targets Sub-5-Second 0&ndash;62 Sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototypes are chasing sub-5-second acceleration, WLTP range up to 466 miles, and a possible showroom debut window around 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-ix5-hydrogen-targets-sub-5-second-0ndash62-sprint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-ix5-hydrogen-targets-sub-5-second-0ndash62-sprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Explains Why The New Pajero Lost Its External Spare Wheel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitsubishi moved the spare wheel underneath the new Pajero to make the SUV easier to live with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-explains-why-the-new-pajero-lost-its-external-spare-wheel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-explains-why-the-new-pajero-lost-its-external-spare-wheel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia's New PV7 Electric Van Wants To Do It All]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 23 variants planned, Kia&rsquo;s new electric workhorse aims to have something for everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-new-pv7-electric-van-wants-to-do-it-all/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-new-pv7-electric-van-wants-to-do-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dana White Pays $1.5 Million For First Ram Rumble Bee SRT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dana White&rsquo;s charity bid lands the first 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT and a custom Ram 1500 SRT-10 in one record auction hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dana-white-pays-15-million-for-first-ram-rumble-bee-srt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dana-white-pays-15-million-for-first-ram-rumble-bee-srt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Debut With The Most Electric Range Of Any Plug-In Hybrids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo's two best-selling plug-in hybrid models debut with over 70 miles of electric range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2028-volvo-xc60-and-xc90-debut-with-the-most-electric-range-of-any-plug-in-hybrids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2028-volvo-xc60-and-xc90-debut-with-the-most-electric-range-of-any-plug-in-hybrids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Patent Turns Your Car Into A Photo Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota&rsquo;s latest patent outlines a gaze-based camera system that snaps roadside scenes to your phone, aiming to cut distraction from manual photos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-patent-turns-your-car-into-a-photo-assistant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-patent-turns-your-car-into-a-photo-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota's Secret To Cutting Costs Is Surprisingly Simple: Build Fewer Parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major supplier also wants to drastically cut meeting time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-secret-to-cutting-costs-is-surprisingly-simple-build-fewer-parts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-secret-to-cutting-costs-is-surprisingly-simple-build-fewer-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why More Cars Are Ditching Traditional Badges For Their Full Names]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automakers are moving beyond traditional badges and using lettering as an increasingly important part of their visual identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-more-cars-are-ditching-traditional-badges-for-their-full-names/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-more-cars-are-ditching-traditional-badges-for-their-full-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corvette Grand Sport Buyers Clearly Have A Favorite Color]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 32 percent of 2027 Grand Sport buyers have spec'd Admiral Blue, but the best color is the least popular]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/corvette-grand-sport-buyers-clearly-have-a-favorite-color/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/corvette-grand-sport-buyers-clearly-have-a-favorite-color/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover Promises To Shrink Screens As Drivers Get Tired Of Too Much Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Range Rover doesn&rsquo;t think more screens or bigger screens are the answer&hellip; even though the new GT still has plenty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-promises-to-shrink-screens-as-drivers-get-tired-of-too-much-tech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-promises-to-shrink-screens-as-drivers-get-tired-of-too-much-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Is Making Driver Assistance Technology Even Easier To Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW Maps with Driver Assistance merges 3D route guidance and live assistance visuals on Operating System X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-making-driver-assistance-technology-even-easier-to-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-making-driver-assistance-technology-even-easier-to-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Massive Chinese SUV Is Quite Literally A Tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWM Tank 700 LWB adds a 2+2+2 layout, extra length, and serious towing muscle as it chases Yangwang U8L in China&rsquo;s luxury SUV class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-massive-chinese-suv-is-quite-literally-a-tank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-massive-chinese-suv-is-quite-literally-a-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barely Driven Gordon Murray T.50 Targets $6.2 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[RM Sotheby&rsquo;s Sealed auction spotlights an unregistered Gordon Murray T.50 chassis 47 with just 62 miles and a multi-million dollar estimate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/barely-driven-gordon-murray-t50-targets-62-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/barely-driven-gordon-murray-t50-targets-62-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch The Brutal Genesis Off-Roader Storm Up A Hill Climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wacky one-off looks otherworldly during its first European outing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-the-brutal-genesis-off-roader-storm-up-a-hill-climb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 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imports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-opens-door-to-chinese-car-plants-in-the-us-before-xi-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-opens-door-to-chinese-car-plants-in-the-us-before-xi-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VW Mission Efficiency Concept Revealed: Ultra-Slippery EV Sets Three Records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the world's most aerodynamic road car ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-mission-efficiency-concept-revealed-ultra-slippery-ev-sets-three-records/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-mission-efficiency-concept-revealed-ultra-slippery-ev-sets-three-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Just Built An EV That Can Go Nearly 900 Miles Recharging Only Once]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen just build the world's most aerodynamic road car ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-built-an-ev-that-can-go-nearly-900-miles-recharging-only-once/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-built-an-ev-that-can-go-nearly-900-miles-recharging-only-once/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Just Built An EV That Can Go Nearly 900 Miles On A Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen just build the world's most aerodynamic road car ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-built-an-ev-that-can-go-nearly-900-miles-on-a-charge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-built-an-ev-that-can-go-nearly-900-miles-on-a-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Just Built An EV That Can Go Nearly 500 Miles On A Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen just build the world's most aerodynamic road car ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-built-an-ev-that-can-go-nearly-500-miles-on-a-charge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-just-built-an-ev-that-can-go-nearly-500-miles-on-a-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastrana Says McMurtry Speirling Made Him 'Faster Than Ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[McMurtry Speirling shows its wild fan-assisted grip as Travis Pastrana chases records at Dunsfold and beyond in the latest film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pastrana-says-mcmurtry-speirling-made-him-faster-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pastrana-says-mcmurtry-speirling-made-him-faster-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata Is A No-Rules Track Car With 720 HP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think of it as an uncorked version of the 296 GT3 Evo race car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ferrari-296-gt-modificata-is-a-no-rules-track-car-with-720-hp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ferrari-296-gt-modificata-is-a-no-rules-track-car-with-720-hp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Sets Roadster Reveal Date, RSVP Deadline Looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reservation holders head to Waco, Texas as Tesla stages the long-promised Roadster debut in prime evening viewing hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-sets-roadster-reveal-date-rsvp-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-sets-roadster-reveal-date-rsvp-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is The New BMW 3 Series Before You’re Supposed To See It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks before its world premiere, the M350 xDrive has been spotted without camouflage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-new-bmw-3-series-before-youre-supposed-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-new-bmw-3-series-before-youre-supposed-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep Revives 1945 CJ-2A Look, Adds Just $115 To Your Rubicon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeep Wrangler JL-2A pairs Rubicon hardware with CJ-2A inspired paint, trim and cabin upgrades for a $4,995 package and $115 price premium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-revives-1945-cj-2a-look-adds-just-115-to-your-rubicon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-revives-1945-cj-2a-look-adds-just-115-to-your-rubicon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram's Small Work Van Is Back For 2027 At Under $40,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 ProMaster City goes on sale early next year in cargo and passenger van configurations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-small-work-van-is-back-for-2027-at-under-40000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-small-work-van-is-back-for-2027-at-under-40000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Most Extreme Mustang Is Even Rarer Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breakdown of Ford&rsquo;s production numbers reveals the GTD accounts for just 1.0 percent of Mustang production. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-extreme-mustang-is-even-rarer-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-extreme-mustang-is-even-rarer-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: The Genesis Magma GT Sounds Like A Proper Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genesis says the concept packs a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that can produce up to 800 horsepower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/video-the-genesis-magma-gt-sounds-like-a-proper-supercar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/video-the-genesis-magma-gt-sounds-like-a-proper-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Twin-Turbo V8 Crate Engine Makes 1,200 HP Without Race Fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelson Racing&rsquo;s new 427-cubic-inch twin-turbo V8 makes 1,200 horsepower on 91-octane pump gas, or up to 1,500 hp on race fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-twin-turbo-v8-crate-engine-makes-1200-hp-without-race-fuel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-twin-turbo-v8-crate-engine-makes-1200-hp-without-race-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold-Plated 1953 Cadillac Sells For $1,275,000, Sets Auction Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[A one-off 1953 Cadillac Elegante with 24-karat gold coachwork and just 4,331 miles now defines the ceiling for bespoke American luxury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gold-plated-1953-cadillac-sells-for-1275000-sets-auction-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gold-plated-1953-cadillac-sells-for-1275000-sets-auction-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis Hit With Delay: Jeep EREV And Ram REV Open A New Timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis adjusts Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV and Ram 1500 REV timing, while insisting both extended-range programs remain officially on plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-hit-with-delay-jeep-erev-and-ram-rev-open-a-new-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-hit-with-delay-jeep-erev-and-ram-rev-open-a-new-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis Delays Its Two Most Important Electrified Jeeps And Rams Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis adjusts Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV and Ram 1500 REV timing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-delays-its-two-most-important-electrified-jeeps-and-rams-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-delays-its-two-most-important-electrified-jeeps-and-rams-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even Mercedes' F1 Drivers Struggle To Pronounce The Name Of AMG's New V8 Coupe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spezialanfertigung doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, does it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/even-mercedes-f1-drivers-struggle-to-pronounce-the-name-of-amgs-new-v8-coupe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/even-mercedes-f1-drivers-struggle-to-pronounce-the-name-of-amgs-new-v8-coupe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen’s Updated IQ.DRIVE Lets Your Turn Signal Change Lanes For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[New IQ.DRIVE features on 2027 Volkswagen Atlas, ID.Buzz, Tiguan and Golf boost assisted lane changes, emergency maneuvers and rear pedestrian protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-updated-iqdrive-lets-your-turn-signal-change-lanes-for-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-updated-iqdrive-lets-your-turn-signal-change-lanes-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Lexus LS Defies Death With New Tweaks, But Not In America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexus's largest sedan hasn't met the Grim Reaper yet, as the LS will be available for the 2027 model year in Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-lexus-ls-defies-death-with-new-tweaks-but-not-in-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-lexus-ls-defies-death-with-new-tweaks-but-not-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotted: Toyota GR GT Benchmarking Against GR GT3 At Laguna Seca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track-focused Toyota GR GT brings hybrid V8 power and GT3-derived aero to a limited 200 to 250-unit US run aimed at real drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-toyota-gr-gt-benchmarking-against-gr-gt3-at-laguna-seca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-toyota-gr-gt-benchmarking-against-gr-gt3-at-laguna-seca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Celebrates Nürburgring Centenary With Six Limited-Edition M Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited-run versions of everything from the M2 to the M5 Touring mark 100 years of the Green Hell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-celebrates-nrburgring-centenary-with-six-limited-edition-m-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-celebrates-nrburgring-centenary-with-six-limited-edition-m-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Just Became The First Automaker To Earn A Five-Star FIA Safety Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIA&rsquo;s Road Safety Index rates Honda&rsquo;s global safety governance and strategy across 17 countries, not individual crash-test scores for specific cars or trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-just-became-the-first-automaker-to-earn-a-five-star-fia-safety-rating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-just-became-the-first-automaker-to-earn-a-five-star-fia-safety-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Z4 Makes A Brief Return With More Power And An Astronomical Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who designed the original X5 gives the roadster a subtle makeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-z4-makes-a-brief-return-with-more-power-and-an-astronomical-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-z4-makes-a-brief-return-with-more-power-and-an-astronomical-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Affordable Chryslers Could Start At $25,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrow and Arrow Cross target about $25,000, reshaping Chrysler&rsquo;s lineup below the Airflow and giving budget buyers two new crossover choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-affordable-chryslers-could-start-at-25000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-affordable-chryslers-could-start-at-25000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini’s 1998 GT Puts Handling First, Not Horsepower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built on the Cooper C 2 Door with JCW hardware, the Mini 1998 GT revives the 1275 GT&rsquo;s agile, driver-first attitude in a modern package.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-1998-gt-puts-handling-first-not-horsepower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-1998-gt-puts-handling-first-not-horsepower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini's 1998 GT Costs More Than A Cooper S, But It Chooses Handling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built on the Cooper C 2 Door with JCW hardware, the Mini 1998 GT revives the 1275 GT&rsquo;s agile, driver-first attitude in a modern package.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-1998-gt-costs-more-than-a-cooper-s-but-it-chooses-handling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-1998-gt-costs-more-than-a-cooper-s-but-it-chooses-handling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG's New Super Coupe Is A 637-HP Track Car For The Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung is a limited-run high-performance coupe with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-new-super-coupe-is-a-637-hp-track-car-for-the-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-new-super-coupe-is-a-637-hp-track-car-for-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Ariel Nomad Traveled Through Over 1,700 Miles Of Moroccan Desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The modified off-roader completed the 2026 Morocco Desert Challenge and only required routine maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/an-ariel-nomad-traveled-through-over-1700-miles-of-moroccan-desert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/an-ariel-nomad-traveled-through-over-1700-miles-of-moroccan-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Are The Cars Most Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars from this brand have nearly a 20 percent chance of reaching a quarter-million miles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-are-the-cars-most-likely-to-reach-250000-miles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-are-the-cars-most-likely-to-reach-250000-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 10,000 Toyota C-HR EVs Can Suddenly Lose Power, Toyota Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American Toyota C-HR EV owners face a software-related regen braking recall affecting about 10,000 2026 vehicles with potential power loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/about-10000-toyota-c-hr-evs-can-suddenly-lose-power-toyota-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/about-10000-toyota-c-hr-evs-can-suddenly-lose-power-toyota-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi EV Lessees Get Up To $10,000 To Keep Their Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi BEV lessees can cut up to $10,000 from E-Tron buyout prices, with different savings for the E-Tron GT, Q4, and Q8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-ev-lessees-get-up-to-10000-to-keep-their-cars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-ev-lessees-get-up-to-10000-to-keep-their-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Dealers Saw The New Models. Here's What's Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The product offensive begins with a new hybrid V6 supercar, followed by an SUV and a GT-like sedan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-dealers-saw-the-new-models-heres-whats-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-dealers-saw-the-new-models-heres-whats-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Barra Says EVs Are Still GM's Endgame]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM leans on profitable trucks and SUVs while Mary Barra keeps its electric vehicle strategy aimed at batteries, software, and charging upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mary-barra-says-evs-are-still-gms-endgame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mary-barra-says-evs-are-still-gms-endgame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Cybercab Hides A Virtual Joystick, Exposing A Secret Manual Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[A buried virtual joystick in the Tesla Cybercab raises fresh questions about manual control, rider safety, and the company&rsquo;s robotaxi strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-cybercab-hides-a-virtual-joystick-exposing-a-secret-manual-mode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-cybercab-hides-a-virtual-joystick-exposing-a-secret-manual-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Honda Civic Type R HRC Reportedly Heads To Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese reports suggest a 2027 Honda Civic Type R HRC built off a facelifted FL5, blending Super Taikyu racing hardware with road-legal restraint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-honda-civic-type-r-hrc-reportedly-heads-to-production/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-honda-civic-type-r-hrc-reportedly-heads-to-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Screen, No Problem: Europe's New Budget EV Goes Back To Basics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Dacia Spring skips the center screen altogether on the base model, and that's perfectly ok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-screen-no-problem-europes-new-budget-ev-goes-back-to-basics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-screen-no-problem-europes-new-budget-ev-goes-back-to-basics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheapest GR You Can Buy: Toyota’s Kart Fits In A Minivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gazoo Racing&rsquo;s GR Kart targets kids and families with a &yen;385,000 price, compact dimensions, and a clear gateway into Toyota&rsquo;s GR performance world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheapest-gr-you-can-buy-toyotas-kart-fits-in-a-minivan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheapest-gr-you-can-buy-toyotas-kart-fits-in-a-minivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheapest GR You Can Buy: Toyota’s GR Kart Fits In A Minivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gazoo Racing&rsquo;s GR Kart targets kids and families with a &yen;385,000 price, compact dimensions, and a clear gateway into Toyota&rsquo;s GR performance world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheapest-gr-you-can-buy-toyotas-gr-kart-fits-in-a-minivan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheapest-gr-you-can-buy-toyotas-gr-kart-fits-in-a-minivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Is Killing The EX40 EV In The US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EX60 will become Volvo&rsquo;s cheapest EV when the EX40 leaves the lineup in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-is-killing-the-ex40-ev-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-is-killing-the-ex40-ev-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Over: Bugatti Is No Longer Part Of The Volkswagen Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche is officially out, leaving Rimac firmly in charge of Bugatti's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-over-bugatti-is-no-longer-part-of-the-volkswagen-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-over-bugatti-is-no-longer-part-of-the-volkswagen-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2028 Volvo XC40 Debuts With A New Face And A Mild-Hybrid Powertrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo's compact SUV sees some nips and tucks, as well as some new safety features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2028-volvo-xc40-debuts-with-a-new-face-and-a-mild-hybrid-powertrain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2028-volvo-xc40-debuts-with-a-new-face-and-a-mild-hybrid-powertrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Duffy Says Cut Ties With China, Ford Pushes Back, Sparks Rift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company&rsquo;s battery licensing deal and overseas joint ventures draw fresh scrutiny from Washington, raising questions for future US-built Ford models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sean-duffy-says-cut-ties-with-china-ford-pushes-back-sparks-rift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sean-duffy-says-cut-ties-with-china-ford-pushes-back-sparks-rift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Duffy Says Cut Ties With China, Ford Pushes Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company&rsquo;s battery licensing deal and overseas joint ventures draw fresh scrutiny from Washington, raising questions for future US-built Ford models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sean-duffy-says-cut-ties-with-china-ford-pushes-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sean-duffy-says-cut-ties-with-china-ford-pushes-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Duffy Says Cut Ties With CATL, Ford Pushes Back, Sparks Rift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company&rsquo;s battery licensing deal and overseas joint ventures draw fresh scrutiny from Washington, raising questions for future US-built Ford models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sean-duffy-says-cut-ties-with-catl-ford-pushes-back-sparks-rift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sean-duffy-says-cut-ties-with-catl-ford-pushes-back-sparks-rift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Could Turn Its Best Seller Into A 350-HP Performance SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will allegedly feature a hybrid powertrain focused on power delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-could-turn-its-best-seller-into-a-350-hp-performance-suv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-could-turn-its-best-seller-into-a-350-hp-performance-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Wants You To Sleep In Your Bronco]]></title><description><![CDATA[New patent images show Ford prepping serious overland and camping upgrades for the Bronco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-wants-you-to-sleep-in-your-bronco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-wants-you-to-sleep-in-your-bronco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Just Got A Lot More Capable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Passport TrailSport has a revised suspension that increases its ride height and off-road capability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-honda-passport-trailsport-just-got-a-lot-more-capable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-honda-passport-trailsport-just-got-a-lot-more-capable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think You Know Cars? Play Motor1's New 1-On-1 Trivia Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Test your automotive knowledge in Motor1's new daily head-to-head trivia game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/think-you-know-cars-play-motor1s-new-1-on-1-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/think-you-know-cars-play-motor1s-new-1-on-1-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Audi With More Than 987 HP Debuts In Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Audi Nuvolari is shown for the first time in Italy in Mantua, the birthplace of Tazio Nuvolari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-with-more-than-987-hp-debuts-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-with-more-than-987-hp-debuts-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi's New Supercar Discovers Its Italian Racing Roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Audi Nuvolari is shown for the first time in Italy in Mantua, the birthplace of Tazio Nuvolari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-new-supercar-discovers-its-italian-racing-roots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-new-supercar-discovers-its-italian-racing-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vossen Turns Ferrari’s Luce Into A Low-Slung EV Monster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vossen Wheels takes on the Ferrari Luce with new wheels and a rear wing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vossen-turns-ferraris-luce-into-a-low-slung-ev-monster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vossen-turns-ferraris-luce-into-a-low-slung-ev-monster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari's Controversial EV Gets A Wild Aftermarket Makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vossen Wheels takes on the Ferrari Luce with new wheels and a rear wing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferraris-controversial-ev-gets-a-wild-aftermarket-makeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferraris-controversial-ev-gets-a-wild-aftermarket-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Made Its First Street-Legal Bike, And Collectors Will Fight For 300]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AMB 002 Roadster, built with Brough Superior in a 300-unit run, brings Aston Martin design and engineering to a road-legal superbike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-made-its-first-street-legal-bike-and-collectors-will-fight-for-300/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-made-its-first-street-legal-bike-and-collectors-will-fight-for-300/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla FSD’s New Safety Trick: It Can Grab Control To Dodge A Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automatic Collision Evasion in Tesla FSD v14.3.9 can briefly steer, brake, and accelerate on its own to avoid crashes during manual driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-fsds-new-safety-trick-it-can-grab-control-to-dodge-a-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-fsds-new-safety-trick-it-can-grab-control-to-dodge-a-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's A New Gas Engine That Doesn't Mind Deep Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geely and Renault have developed a combustion engine capable of deep-water wading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/theres-a-new-gas-engine-that-doesnt-mind-deep-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/theres-a-new-gas-engine-that-doesnt-mind-deep-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep Told 328,381 Grand Cherokees Fixed Wrong Again, Third Time's A Charm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee models face another coil spring recall, including SUVs already repaired in earlier safety campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-told-328381-grand-cherokees-fixed-wrong-again-third-times-a-charm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-told-328381-grand-cherokees-fixed-wrong-again-third-times-a-charm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep Recalls 328,000 Grand Cherokees—Including SUVs Already Fixed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee models face another coil spring recall, including SUVs already repaired in earlier safety campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-recalls-328000-grand-cherokeesincluding-suvs-already-fixed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-recalls-328000-grand-cherokeesincluding-suvs-already-fixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokees Fixed Wrong Again, Third Time's A Charm For 328,381 SUVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee models face another coil spring recall, including SUVs already repaired in earlier safety campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-grand-cherokees-fixed-wrong-again-third-times-a-charm-for-328381-suvs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-grand-cherokees-fixed-wrong-again-third-times-a-charm-for-328381-suvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover’s Wolf Series II Debuts Four Military Defender Variants Next Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land Rover reworks the Defender&rsquo;s D7x monocoque into four Wolf Series II military variants targeting the UK Light Mobility Vehicle contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rovers-wolf-series-ii-debuts-four-military-defender-variants-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rovers-wolf-series-ii-debuts-four-military-defender-variants-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen ID. Polo Is Sold Out, 30,000 Orders Leave Buyers Waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong demand for the Volkswagen ID. Polo across trims has created a ten-month European waitlist and turned production capacity into the real bottleneck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-polo-is-sold-out-30000-orders-leave-buyers-waiting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-polo-is-sold-out-30000-orders-leave-buyers-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Wants To XRT All The Things With Rugged Model Offensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedicated off-roaders could crown the lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-wants-to-xrt-all-the-things-with-rugged-model-offensive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-wants-to-xrt-all-the-things-with-rugged-model-offensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover Isn&rsquo;t Chasing More Sales. It's Chasing Wealthier Buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Range Rover takes a Rolls-Royce turn, prioritizing higher profit margins over volume.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-isnrsquot-chasing-more-sales-its-chasing-wealthier-buyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-isnrsquot-chasing-more-sales-its-chasing-wealthier-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Banned Chinese Air Bag Inflator Just Killed An 11th Person In The US]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA says DTN60DB inflators can turn routine crashes deadly, a serious concern for Chevrolet Malibu, Equinox, and Hyundai Sonata owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-banned-chinese-air-bag-inflator-just-killed-an-11th-person-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-banned-chinese-air-bag-inflator-just-killed-an-11th-person-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Toyota GR Supra MkV With VIN 99999 Heads To Barrett-Jackson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-of-one Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition crosses Barrett-Jackson&rsquo;s block to benefit Paul Walker&rsquo;s Reach Out WorldWide charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-toyota-gr-supra-mkv-with-vin-99999-heads-to-barrett-jackson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-toyota-gr-supra-mkv-with-vin-99999-heads-to-barrett-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Toyota GR Supra MkV Heads To Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-of-one Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition crosses Barrett-Jackson&rsquo;s block to benefit Paul Walker&rsquo;s Reach Out WorldWide charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-toyota-gr-supra-mkv-heads-to-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/final-toyota-gr-supra-mkv-heads-to-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai's Next Elantra Hybrid Will Be Even More Efficient]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eight-generation sedan will be larger and more powerful than the outgoing model, while returning similar fuel economy ratings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-next-elantra-hybrid-will-be-even-more-efficient/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-next-elantra-hybrid-will-be-even-more-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Search Is Dead:' TrueCar's CEO Thinks Car Shopping Is About To Change In A Major Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[TrueCar is betting that car shoppers would rather use an app than spend hours researching vehicles across the web.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/search-is-dead-truecars-ceo-thinks-car-shopping-is-about-to-change-in-a-major-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/search-is-dead-truecars-ceo-thinks-car-shopping-is-about-to-change-in-a-major-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Prepping Big Powertrain Shakeup For Its HD Trucks: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new gasoline and diesel engine may power the GM's 2027 heavy-duty Silverado and Sierra pickups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-prepping-big-powertrain-shakeup-for-its-hd-trucks-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-prepping-big-powertrain-shakeup-for-its-hd-trucks-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dodge Charger Sixpack Gets A Real Exhaust Upgrade From MagnaFlow]]></title><description><![CDATA[MagnaFlow's new cat-back system gives the Charger a louder sound without ditching the factory active exhaust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dodge-charger-sixpack-gets-a-real-exhaust-upgrade-from-magnaflow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dodge-charger-sixpack-gets-a-real-exhaust-upgrade-from-magnaflow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Round Headlights Are Suddenly Back On New Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seemed destined to disappear with rectangular or slim headlights, but round headlights are back thanks to modern technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-round-headlights-are-suddenly-back-on-new-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-round-headlights-are-suddenly-back-on-new-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LED Brought The Round Headlight Back To Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seemed destined to disappear with rectangular or slim headlights, but instead it&rsquo;s back thanks to the most modern technology of all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/led-brought-the-round-headlight-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/led-brought-the-round-headlight-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X7 Gets Wild Carbon Fiber Makeover From Larte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larte gives the big BMW ten new body parts and colors that are guaranteed to turn heads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x7-gets-wild-carbon-fiber-makeover-from-larte-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x7-gets-wild-carbon-fiber-makeover-from-larte-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X7 Gets Wild Carbon-Fiber Makeover From Larte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larte gives the big BMW ten new body parts and colors that are guaranteed to turn heads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x7-gets-wild-carbon-fiber-makeover-from-larte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x7-gets-wild-carbon-fiber-makeover-from-larte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only One Ferrari Enzo Was Built Matte Black, Now Up For Private Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Factory matte Nero Opaco paint, low mileage, and royal-family provenance turn this Ferrari Enzo into one of the market&rsquo;s most sought-after collectibles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-one-ferrari-enzo-was-built-matte-black-now-up-for-private-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-one-ferrari-enzo-was-built-matte-black-now-up-for-private-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VW Polo Rear-Ends Bugatti Tourbillon Prototype, Video Shows The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugatti Tourbillon testing in Spain shows how fragile prototype hypercars can be when everyday traffic, heat, and elevation all collide on public roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-polo-rear-ends-bugatti-tourbillon-prototype-video-shows-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-polo-rear-ends-bugatti-tourbillon-prototype-video-shows-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Turns iX3 Owners Into Real-World Safety Testers, If They Opt In]]></title><description><![CDATA[New BMW iX3 models in EU markets capture near-miss footage and sensor data to refine driver-assistance behavior while enforcing privacy-by-design safeguards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-turns-ix3-owners-into-real-world-safety-testers-if-they-opt-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-turns-ix3-owners-into-real-world-safety-testers-if-they-opt-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes' Next Off-Roader Could Literally Float, Patent Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Mercedes-Benz patent outlines a two-axle SUV that can float using inflatable wheel-arch inserts, wheel-based propulsion, and software-controlled stability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-next-off-roader-could-literally-float-patent-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-next-off-roader-could-literally-float-patent-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Cargo Jet Skids Off Runway, Stops Feet From Parked Tesla Cybercabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staged beside a Miami runway, Tesla Cybercabs avoided damage in a fatal overrun that is raising questions about robotaxi depot placement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amazon-cargo-jet-skids-off-runway-stops-feet-from-parked-tesla-cybercabs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amazon-cargo-jet-skids-off-runway-stops-feet-from-parked-tesla-cybercabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New BMW 3 Series Gets A More Powerful Six-Cylinder Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks a lot like the fully electric i3, but it packs a beefy inline-six and a quad exhaust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-3-series-gets-a-more-powerful-six-cylinder-engine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-3-series-gets-a-more-powerful-six-cylinder-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Armored Grenadier Could Replace The British Army's Land Rovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Army Light Mobility Vehicle plans put the INEOS Grenadier EPV forward with STANAG 2 protection and a split French and UK production setup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-armored-grenadier-could-replace-the-british-armys-land-rovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-armored-grenadier-could-replace-the-british-armys-land-rovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dacia Spring Revealed: Europe's Dirt-Cheap EV Gets A Glow-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better than its predecessor in every way, the electric city car offers a lot of bang for the buck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-dacia-spring-revealed-europes-dirt-cheap-ev-gets-a-glow-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-dacia-spring-revealed-europes-dirt-cheap-ev-gets-a-glow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polestar Has A New Look, And It Won’t Scare Buyers, Designer Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula 2030 shows how Polestar will evolve its Dual Blade headlights and clean surfacing across the next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-has-a-new-look-and-it-wont-scare-buyers-designer-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-has-a-new-look-and-it-wont-scare-buyers-designer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Shows Ralliart Pajero Concept, Then Says It Won't Be Built]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pajero Rally Concept leans on Ralliart-inspired livery and bolt-on accessories while Mitsubishi stops short of confirming any high-performance production model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-shows-ralliart-pajero-concept-then-says-it-wont-be-built/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-shows-ralliart-pajero-concept-then-says-it-wont-be-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s Police Get a 907-HP Lamborghini Temerario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new supercar from Sant&rsquo;Agata Bolognese will be used for services of high social value, such as urgent organ transport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/italys-police-get-a-907-hp-lamborghini-temerario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/italys-police-get-a-907-hp-lamborghini-temerario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Hours After Austin Ride Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA is auditing how Tesla self-certified the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under existing US safety standards for automated robotaxis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nhtsa-opens-audit-into-tesla-cybercab-hours-after-austin-ride-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nhtsa-opens-audit-into-tesla-cybercab-hours-after-austin-ride-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover Opens Voluntary Layoffs, Are 4,000 Jobs Really At Risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[JLR pursues &pound;1.7 billion in savings, voluntary redundancies, and a lower 300,000-vehicle break-even point as tariffs and Chinese rivals reshape demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-land-rover-opens-voluntary-layoffs-are-4000-jobs-really-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-land-rover-opens-voluntary-layoffs-are-4000-jobs-really-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi A2 E-Tron Debuts As A Small EV With Seriously Big Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 years after the original disappeared, Audi revives the A2 as an EV with up to 401 miles of WLTP range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-a2-e-tron-debuts-as-a-small-ev-with-seriously-big-range/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-a2-e-tron-debuts-as-a-small-ev-with-seriously-big-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG CLE Mythos: The 641-HP V8 Super Coupe Is Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2027, we could see the Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Mythos, an ultra-exclusive version with a 641-hp flat-plane-crank V8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-cle-mythos-the-641-hp-v8-super-coupe-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-cle-mythos-the-641-hp-v8-super-coupe-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Porsche 911 GT3 RS Became A Color-Matched Carbon Bike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon Bikes channels a Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach Package into a custom Olive Black bicycle for design-obsessed car and cycling enthusiasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-porsche-911-gt3-rs-became-a-color-matched-carbon-bike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-porsche-911-gt3-rs-became-a-color-matched-carbon-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Could Build Its First US Pickup Since 1984, Boardroom Talks Underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen floats body-on-frame SUVs and pickups for North America, with no confirmed platform, specs, or timing beyond a broad restructuring push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-build-its-first-us-pickup-since-1984-boardroom-talks-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-build-its-first-us-pickup-since-1984-boardroom-talks-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Used To Outsell Rolls-Royce By 3 To 1. Not Anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce has steadily narrowed the sales gap with Bentley, thanks in large part to its move further upmarket and the runaway success of the Cullinan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-used-to-outsell-rolls-royce-by-3-to-1-not-anymore/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-used-to-outsell-rolls-royce-by-3-to-1-not-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dodge Durango Gets Darker For 2027 With New Paint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodge keeps finding ways to upgrade its ancient V8-powered three-row SUV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dodge-durango-gets-darker-for-2027-with-new-paint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dodge-durango-gets-darker-for-2027-with-new-paint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Highlander EV Faces More Delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The automaker says the delays are due to product finalization and are not related to a soft EV market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-highlander-ev-faces-more-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-highlander-ev-faces-more-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Pajero Is Surprisingly Expensive Overseas. That Could Be Bad News For America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Pajero costs more than ever in Australia, which has us wondering: what could that mean for the US?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-pajero-is-surprisingly-expensive-overseas-that-could-be-bad-news-for-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-pajero-is-surprisingly-expensive-overseas-that-could-be-bad-news-for-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Pajero Is Surprisingly Expensive Overseas. That Could Be Bad News For America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Pajero costs more than ever in Australia, which has us wondering: what could that mean for the US?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-pajero-is-surprisingly-expensive-overseas-that-could-be-bad-news-for-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-pajero-is-surprisingly-expensive-overseas-that-could-be-bad-news-for-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Won't Say If The $29,945 Fathom Can Tow Your Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford Fathom aims at affordable everyday use, leaving towing capacity, range, and payload questions unanswered until official specs arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-wont-say-if-the-29945-fathom-can-tow-your-trailer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-wont-say-if-the-29945-fathom-can-tow-your-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Got Its Model Y L Range Wrong, EPA Gives It More Miles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official EPA ratings for the Tesla Model Y L Premium AWD top the configurator estimate and barely drop with the optional 20-inch wheels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-got-its-model-y-l-range-wrong-epa-gives-it-more-miles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-got-its-model-y-l-range-wrong-epa-gives-it-more-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automakers Tell Congress To Ban Chinese Connected Cars, Permanently]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alliance for Automotive Innovation urges Congress to turn temporary Commerce rules and steep tariffs into permanent law restricting Chinese connected vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/automakers-tell-congress-to-ban-chinese-connected-cars-permanently/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/automakers-tell-congress-to-ban-chinese-connected-cars-permanently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Popular SUVs Just Nabbed IIHS Top Safety Pick+: One Has A Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[IIHS now reserves its toughest Top Safety Pick+ rating for the latest Kia Telluride and Tesla Model Y builds that ace crash and avoidance tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-popular-suvs-just-nabbed-iihs-top-safety-pick-one-has-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-popular-suvs-just-nabbed-iihs-top-safety-pick-one-has-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Says No To Fake Engine Sounds, Yes To 'Dirty And Raw' V16 Notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company knows its new 8.3-liter engine doesn't have the cleanest sound, but that's part of its character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-says-no-to-fake-engine-sounds-yes-to-dirty-and-raw-v16-notes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-says-no-to-fake-engine-sounds-yes-to-dirty-and-raw-v16-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Recalls 189,130 3, 5 And 7 Series Over Starter Relay Fire Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[German regulators flagged a faulty starter relay on BMW 3, 5 and 7 Series sedans, prompting a free recall fix through the dealer network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-recalls-189130-3-5-and-7-series-over-starter-relay-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-recalls-189130-3-5-and-7-series-over-starter-relay-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jensen's Reborn Sports Car Debuts With Nearly 1,000 Horsepower And A Manual]]></title><description><![CDATA[For now, it's just a prototype, but the 960-horsepower Interceptor GTX previews Jensen's future road cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jensens-reborn-sports-car-debuts-with-nearly-1000-horsepower-and-a-manual/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jensens-reborn-sports-car-debuts-with-nearly-1000-horsepower-and-a-manual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was It Fate? Hamilton Drove His Ferrari F40 To Monza With 44 Stamped On The Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton&rsquo;s Ferrari F40 arrived at Monza with a restored engine block stamped 44, a coincidence tying his race number to the car&rsquo;s backstory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/was-it-fate-hamilton-drove-his-ferrari-f40-to-monza-with-44-stamped-on-the-engine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/was-it-fate-hamilton-drove-his-ferrari-f40-to-monza-with-44-stamped-on-the-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans Give A Shift: Half Of BMW M2s Are Manuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW's smallest M car with a third pedal has a 50 percent take rate in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/americans-give-a-shift-half-of-bmw-m2s-are-manuals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/americans-give-a-shift-half-of-bmw-m2s-are-manuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMC Canyon Flunks IIHS Tests, Earns No Top Safety Pick Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rear passengers and front crash prevention hold the 2026 GMC Canyon crew cab back from IIHS Top Safety Pick honors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gmc-canyon-flunks-iihs-tests-earns-no-top-safety-pick-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gmc-canyon-flunks-iihs-tests-earns-no-top-safety-pick-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Wants ‘Extremely Large’ Cost Cuts, More Chinese Parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese company is looking to slash more than $9 billion in supplier costs by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-wants-extremely-large-cost-cuts-more-chinese-parts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-wants-extremely-large-cost-cuts-more-chinese-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Will Cut 50,000 Jobs And Slash Half Its Models By 2035]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future Plan 2030 slashes 50,000 additional jobs and half the lineup by 2035, reshaping Volkswagen Group plants and model choices for drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-will-cut-50000-jobs-and-slash-half-its-models-by-2035/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-will-cut-50000-jobs-and-slash-half-its-models-by-2035/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen's Seat Brand Might Be On The Chopping Block: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen Group wants to pour its resources into Cupra, which is selling quite well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-seat-brand-might-be-on-the-chopping-block-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-seat-brand-might-be-on-the-chopping-block-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Powerful Plug-In-Hybrid Setup Could Make Off-Roading Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horse Powertrain's new PHEV setup makes a whopping 3,164 pound-feet of torque at the wheels and promises improved off-road capability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-powerful-plug-in-hybrid-setup-could-make-off-roading-easier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-powerful-plug-in-hybrid-setup-could-make-off-roading-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners And Losers From August Auto Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affordable models and hybrids continue to return record sales for several automakers while EV sales cratered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-august-auto-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/winners-and-losers-from-august-auto-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Lotus Elise Costs $472,500 And Puts The Driver In The Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analogue Automotive reworks the Lotus Elise S1 with a 250-horsepower K-Series, sub-600-kilogram weight, and a radical single central bucket seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-lotus-elise-costs-472500-and-puts-the-driver-in-the-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-lotus-elise-costs-472500-and-puts-the-driver-in-the-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM’s New In-Car Cameras Now Record Passengers After OTA Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Cabin Glance, Surround Vision Recorder, and Security Recording tools reshape how General Motors cars film passengers and store footage locally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gms-new-in-car-cameras-now-record-passengers-after-ota-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gms-new-in-car-cameras-now-record-passengers-after-ota-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Rumored To Close Four German Plants, 140,000 Jobs At Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[EVs like the Volkswagen ID.4, ID.7 and Audi Q4 E-Tron could shift to lower-cost plants abroad, reshaping availability and pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-rumored-to-close-four-german-plants-140000-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-rumored-to-close-four-german-plants-140000-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Might Replace The i4 With An Actual Coupe And Even A Convertible]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW may be pulling the plug on the i4 Gran Coupe, but the nameplate won't be gone for long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-might-replace-the-i4-with-an-actual-coupe-and-even-a-convertible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-might-replace-the-i4-with-an-actual-coupe-and-even-a-convertible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bristol Fighter Supercar Is Back From The Dead With Its Mighty V10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Cars returns in 2026 by completing five Fighters with original chassis. The supercar has an 8-liter V10, 592 hp, and a top speed of 210 mph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bristol-fighter-supercar-is-back-from-the-dead-with-its-mighty-v10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bristol-fighter-supercar-is-back-from-the-dead-with-its-mighty-v10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skoda Peaq Claims 582 Miles On One Charge, But There Is A Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skoda Peaq 90 runs 582 miles under T&Uuml;V S&Uuml;D supervision, far beyond its WLTP rating, raising big questions about real-world three-row EV range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-peaq-claims-582-miles-on-one-charge-but-there-is-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/skoda-peaq-claims-582-miles-on-one-charge-but-there-is-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Boss: The More Expensive The Car, The More Buyers Want A Gas Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Four Rings have abandoned their plans to go completely electric by 2032.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-boss-the-more-expensive-the-car-the-more-buyers-want-a-gas-engine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-boss-the-more-expensive-the-car-the-more-buyers-want-a-gas-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scout Traveler Concepts Show Rugged And Luxe Sides Of New SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountainside and trail-ready Scout Traveler builds preview the future production SUV&rsquo;s design, powertrain mix, packaging, and timing for US buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/scout-traveler-concepts-show-rugged-and-luxe-sides-of-new-suv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/scout-traveler-concepts-show-rugged-and-luxe-sides-of-new-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly Scrapped, Ford's Elusive One-Off V10 Mustang Roars Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more than 510 ponies at the wheels, this 'Stang can definitely run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nearly-scrapped-fords-elusive-one-off-v10-mustang-roars-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nearly-scrapped-fords-elusive-one-off-v10-mustang-roars-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torcal EV Is Bentley’s Most Powerful Production Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley Torcal targets more than 838 horsepower, sub-three-second launches, and WLTP range near 373 miles as the brand&rsquo;s first electric SUV flagship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/torcal-ev-is-bentleys-most-powerful-production-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/torcal-ev-is-bentleys-most-powerful-production-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Official: Reborn Mitsubishi Pajero Will Add Compact And Small SUVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resurrected off-roader will sit at the top of a broader Pajero lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-official-reborn-mitsubishi-pajero-will-add-compact-and-small-suvs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-official-reborn-mitsubishi-pajero-will-add-compact-and-small-suvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda's Hybrids Are Selling Like Hotcakes&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda sold over 36,000 hybrids in August, up 9.2 percent for the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-hybrids-are-selling-like-hotcakesnbspnbsp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-hybrids-are-selling-like-hotcakesnbspnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Subaru WRX Is Making A Huge Sales Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sedan sales were up 191.0 percent in August and up 37.7 percent for the year. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-subaru-wrx-is-making-a-huge-sales-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-subaru-wrx-is-making-a-huge-sales-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brembo Wants You To Wear Its Brake Calipers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brembo is taking its signature caliper design from behind the wheels and putting it on your back with a new clothing collection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brembo-wants-you-to-wear-its-brake-calipers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brembo-wants-you-to-wear-its-brake-calipers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Opens Nationwide Inspections After BYD And Geely Fail Quality Checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulators are tightening inspections and test rules as Chinese automakers chase faster product cycles and export growth into skeptical overseas markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/china-opens-nationwide-inspections-after-byd-and-geely-fail-quality-checks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/china-opens-nationwide-inspections-after-byd-and-geely-fail-quality-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla's Grok Now Does 116 Voice Commands, But Many Owners Are Locked Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok in the 2026 Summer Update now handles most everyday Tesla tasks by voice, though older Intel Atom cars miss out entirely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-grok-now-does-116-voice-commands-but-many-owners-are-locked-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-grok-now-does-116-voice-commands-but-many-owners-are-locked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla's Grok AI Now Does 116 Voice Commands, But Many Owners Are Locked Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok in the 2026 Summer Update now handles most everyday Tesla tasks by voice, though older Intel Atom cars miss out entirely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-grok-ai-now-does-116-voice-commands-but-many-owners-are-locked-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-grok-ai-now-does-116-voice-commands-but-many-owners-are-locked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lando Norris Turns Heads In Green Porsche 911 GT3 RS In Monaco]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relaxed Monaco outing in a green Porsche 911 GT3 RS shows how Lando Norris unwinds away from the McLaren F1 paddock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lando-norris-turns-heads-in-green-porsche-911-gt3-rs-in-monaco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lando-norris-turns-heads-in-green-porsche-911-gt3-rs-in-monaco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia PV7 Teased: Bigger Electric Van Set To Take On Rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Kia PV7 is based on the E-GMP.S platform and debuts on September 14, 2026 at IAA Transportation in Hanover in the electric LCV segment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-pv7-teased-bigger-electric-van-set-to-take-on-rivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-pv7-teased-bigger-electric-van-set-to-take-on-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Rushes Rogue Hybrid To US, But You Probably Won't Find One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early 2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWER Hybrid imports reach US dealers in November 2026, with limited trims and volume against well-stocked RAV4 and CR-V rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-rushes-rogue-hybrid-to-us-but-you-probably-wont-find-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-rushes-rogue-hybrid-to-us-but-you-probably-wont-find-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan’s Lost Ferrari Has Appeared, And It’s Headed To Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrari 550 Maranello linked to the Air Jordan XIV resurfaces with Joopiter, highlighting its detailed provenance and high auction expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/michael-jordans-lost-ferrari-has-appeared-and-its-headed-to-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/michael-jordans-lost-ferrari-has-appeared-and-its-headed-to-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Polestar 4 SUV Breaks Cover, And Yes, It's Pretty Much A Wagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The so-called SUV version is easier to live with thanks to its rear glass window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-polestar-4-suv-breaks-cover-and-yes-its-pretty-much-a-wagon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-polestar-4-suv-breaks-cover-and-yes-its-pretty-much-a-wagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford’s Affordable Fathom EV Truck Breaks Cover In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas test mules preview Ford Fathom pricing, tech features, and timing on the Universal EV Platform before 2027 production ramps up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-affordable-fathom-ev-truck-breaks-cover-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-affordable-fathom-ev-truck-breaks-cover-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's $30,000 Fathom Pickup Inches Closer To Production With New Prototypes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas test mules preview Ford Fathom pricing, tech features, and timing on the Universal EV Platform before 2027 production ramps up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-30000-fathom-pickup-inches-closer-to-production-with-new-prototypes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-30000-fathom-pickup-inches-closer-to-production-with-new-prototypes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mitsubishi Pajero Is Back To Take On The Toyota Land Cruiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitsubishi&rsquo;s legendary off-roader returns with a truck-based platform, seven seats, and serious 4WD hardware.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mitsubishi-pajero-is-back-to-take-on-the-toyota-land-cruiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mitsubishi-pajero-is-back-to-take-on-the-toyota-land-cruiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover Electric Debuts With 333 Miles Of Range And Serious Off-Road Chops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Range Rover Electric has twin motors, a 118.5-kWh battery, and pricing that starts at $138,000 in the US market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-electric-debuts-with-333-miles-of-range-and-serious-off-road-chops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-electric-debuts-with-333-miles-of-range-and-serious-off-road-chops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Recalls Nearly 150,000 Mustangs For Wiring Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ford Mustang has engine compartment ground eyelet terminals that could experience fatigue fractures, resulting in a loss of power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-nearly-150000-mustangs-for-wiring-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-nearly-150000-mustangs-for-wiring-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Caught Testing Its Porsche 911 GT3 Rival: Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Martin is developing an even more extreme Vantage, and it looks like the Porsche 911 GT3 is firmly in its sights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-caught-testing-its-porsche-911-gt3-rival-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-caught-testing-its-porsche-911-gt3-rival-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Could Get More Rugged Drive Modes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota will reportedly add its off-road Multi-Terrain Select traction system to RAV4 hybrid models. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-could-get-more-rugged-drive-modes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-rav4-hybrid-could-get-more-rugged-drive-modes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram Gives Its Workhorse Trucks A Dark New Look For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chassis Cab Night Edition brings blacked-out styling for commercial trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-gives-its-workhorse-trucks-a-dark-new-look-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-gives-its-workhorse-trucks-a-dark-new-look-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport Debuts As A Rare Sports Car Americans Can't Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built in just 100 units for four European countries, the Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport channels Alpine hillclimb heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-debuts-as-a-rare-sports-car-americans-cant-buy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-debuts-as-a-rare-sports-car-americans-cant-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport: 100 Cars Americans Can’t Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built in just 100 units for four European countries, the Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport channels Alpine hillclimb heritage while skipping the US market entirely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-100-cars-americans-cant-buy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-100-cars-americans-cant-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's New Tariff Could Force Toyota And Honda To Eat Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs as high as 50% on Canadian-built vehicles and parts could squeeze Toyota and Honda margins or push prices higher for American buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trumps-new-tariff-could-force-toyota-and-honda-to-eat-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trumps-new-tariff-could-force-toyota-and-honda-to-eat-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s 50% Canada Tariff Could Force Toyota And Honda To Eat Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs as high as 50% on Canadian-built vehicles and parts could squeeze Toyota and Honda margins or push prices higher for American buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trumps-50-canada-tariff-could-force-toyota-and-honda-to-eat-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trumps-50-canada-tariff-could-force-toyota-and-honda-to-eat-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Million-Dollar Corvette #001 Wows Carlisle Days After $18.7 Million Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds pack the tent around 1963 Corvette Grand Sport chassis #001 at Corvettes at Carlisle, with its $18.7 million sibling fresh from auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/million-dollar-corvette-001-wows-carlisle-days-after-187-million-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/million-dollar-corvette-001-wows-carlisle-days-after-187-million-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche 911 Slantnose: How This One-Off Could Shape Future 911s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flachbau RS shows how Porsche Sonderwunsch experiments can influence future 911 styling while stopping short of confirming any full Slantnose series production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-slantnose-how-this-one-off-could-shape-future-911s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-slantnose-how-this-one-off-could-shape-future-911s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Lexus NX Debuts With A New Look And More Hybrid Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The updated NX features a smaller steering wheel, a lower seating position, and redesigned dashboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-lexus-nx-debuts-with-a-new-look-and-more-hybrid-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-lexus-nx-debuts-with-a-new-look-and-more-hybrid-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Makes You Pay Extra For An Instrument Cluster On Two New Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[The base Elantra and Ioniq 3 don't have a driver's display as standard equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-makes-you-pay-extra-for-an-instrument-cluster-on-two-new-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-makes-you-pay-extra-for-an-instrument-cluster-on-two-new-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mansory’s Bulletproof Cullinan Stops .44 Magnum, Now In US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armored B4 protection, live-fire tested glass, and Mansory bodywork turn the Rolls-Royce Cullinan into a discreet fortress for high-profile passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mansorys-bulletproof-cullinan-stops-44-magnum-now-in-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mansorys-bulletproof-cullinan-stops-44-magnum-now-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton Finally Bought His Dream Car: The Ferrari F40]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sat in a garage for more than 30 years before the seven-time F1 champion sent it to Maranello for a full restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lewis-hamilton-finally-bought-his-dream-car-the-ferrari-f40/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lewis-hamilton-finally-bought-his-dream-car-the-ferrari-f40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slate's Compact Electric Pickup May Get A $3,000 High-Roof Cargo Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest Slate Auto&rsquo;s $25,000 electric pickup could gain a modular high roof cargo kit targeting trades, small businesses, and van-life buyers who need enclosed space, but the company has not officially confirmed the option.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slates-compact-electric-pickup-may-get-a-3000-high-roof-cargo-kit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slates-compact-electric-pickup-may-get-a-3000-high-roof-cargo-kit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Bronco Sport And Maverick Get Price Cuts For 2027, But Lose Some Features]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maverick Lobo and Tremor get thousands cheaper for 2027, but Ford is limiting EcoBoost availability and cutting features on some Bronco Sport trims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-bronco-sport-and-maverick-get-price-cuts-for-2027-but-lose-some-features/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-bronco-sport-and-maverick-get-price-cuts-for-2027-but-lose-some-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis Wants To Design One-Off Cars For American Buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genesis plans to tailor its bespoke service specifically for US customers, but don't expect it to arrive overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-wants-to-design-one-off-cars-for-american-buyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-wants-to-design-one-off-cars-for-american-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda And Nissan’s Big Software Deal After Their Failed Merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shared Honda and Nissan software for 2029 models aligns electronics across hybrids, EVs, and gas cars, aiming for faster updates and lower development costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-and-nissans-big-software-deal-after-their-failed-merger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-and-nissans-big-software-deal-after-their-failed-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda And Nissan Sign Big Software Deal After Failed Merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda and Nissan will share software for 2029 models across hybrids, EVs, and gas cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-and-nissan-sign-big-software-deal-after-failed-merger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-and-nissan-sign-big-software-deal-after-failed-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lexus NX Teased With Fresh Look, Massive Screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaser clips preview the refreshed Lexus NX styling, revealing grille, lighting and interior tweaks ahead of the confirmed September 1 debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lexus-nx-teased-with-fresh-look-massive-screen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lexus-nx-teased-with-fresh-look-massive-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lexus NX Tease: RX Grille, 14-Inch Screen, Full Reveal Sept. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaser clips preview the refreshed Lexus NX styling, revealing grille, lighting and interior tweaks ahead of the confirmed September 1 debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-nx-tease-rx-grille-14-inch-screen-full-reveal-sept-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-nx-tease-rx-grille-14-inch-screen-full-reveal-sept-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Fighter-Jet Dodge Challenger By Liberty Walk Is Insane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberty Walk reshapes an early third generation Dodge Challenger with an LB-WORKS widebody kit, fighter jet livery, and adjustable air ride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-fighter-jet-dodge-challenger-by-liberty-walk-is-insane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-fighter-jet-dodge-challenger-by-liberty-walk-is-insane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Design Boss Says Cars Should Look Friendlier, Not Aggressive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andreas Mindt doesn't want to live in a world where cars "look like they were designed to kill zombies."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-design-boss-says-cars-should-look-friendlier-not-aggressive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-design-boss-says-cars-should-look-friendlier-not-aggressive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Cherokee Trailhawk Is Trail Rated, And It’s Hybrid?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trail Rated testing, hybrid powertrain hardware, and new Cherokee KM details highlight how the rugged Trailhawk trim separates itself from regular models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-cherokee-trailhawk-is-trail-rated-and-its-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-cherokee-trailhawk-is-trail-rated-and-its-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study Shows Passenger Screens Aren’t As Popular As Automakers Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people never use passenger screens, and those who do often encounter problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/study-shows-passenger-screens-arent-as-popular-as-automakers-think/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/study-shows-passenger-screens-arent-as-popular-as-automakers-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger Screens Aren't As Popular As Automakers Think: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people never use passenger screens, and those who do often encounter problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/passenger-screens-arent-as-popular-as-automakers-think-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/passenger-screens-arent-as-popular-as-automakers-think-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Mustang Baja Is Real: Lifted V8 Off-Roader Shown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dealer previews show the Ford Mustang Baja as a lifted fastback aimed at loose surfaces, sitting alongside Raptor trucks and Mustang Mach-E Rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-mustang-baja-is-real-lifted-v8-off-roader-shown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-mustang-baja-is-real-lifted-v8-off-roader-shown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Showed Dealers An Off-Road Mustang Called Baja: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ford Mustang Baja is reportedly a lifted fastback aimed at loose surfaces, sitting alongside Raptor trucks and the Mustang Mach-E Rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-showed-dealers-an-off-road-mustang-called-baja-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-showed-dealers-an-off-road-mustang-called-baja-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Porsche Build A Hypercar Based On The Audi Nuvolari?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it makes financial sense, nothing is confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/could-porsche-build-a-hypercar-based-on-the-audi-nuvolari/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/could-porsche-build-a-hypercar-based-on-the-audi-nuvolari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealership Uses Drones To Deliver Oil Filters In Under 2 Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Demmer Ford's metro Detroit pilot moves 7.6-pound parts within a 12-mile radius to cut traffic delays for repair customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealership-uses-drones-to-deliver-oil-filters-in-under-2-minutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealership-uses-drones-to-deliver-oil-filters-in-under-2-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lexus IS Refuses To Die: Special Edition Arrives For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venerable sports sedan gets a limited-run version, but the V8 ain't coming back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-is-refuses-to-die-special-edition-arrives-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-is-refuses-to-die-special-edition-arrives-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Is Back Behind The Wheel, Days Of Thunder 2 Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cruise returns as Cole Trickle at Daytona while Anne Hathaway&rsquo;s engineer team owner role brings modern NASCAR tech and strategy into focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tom-cruise-is-back-behind-the-wheel-days-of-thunder-2-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tom-cruise-is-back-behind-the-wheel-days-of-thunder-2-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Is Back Behind The Wheel: Days Of Thunder 2 Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cruise returns as Cole Trickle at Daytona while Anne Hathaway&rsquo;s engineer team owner role brings modern NASCAR tech and strategy into focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tom-cruise-is-back-behind-the-wheel-days-of-thunder-2-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tom-cruise-is-back-behind-the-wheel-days-of-thunder-2-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Lucid Airs Already Got The OTA Fire Fix—Check Yours Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA flags a low-voltage lighting fire risk on the Lucid Air, with a July over-the-air update already mitigating the problem on most cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/most-lucid-airs-already-got-the-ota-fire-fixcheck-yours-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/most-lucid-airs-already-got-the-ota-fire-fixcheck-yours-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley's Tribute Continental GT Turns Heritage Into A One-Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mulliner reworks the Bentley Continental GT Azure with Mark VI inspired paint, trim, and cabin details to mark 80 years of Crewe production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-tribute-continental-gt-turns-heritage-into-a-one-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-tribute-continental-gt-turns-heritage-into-a-one-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest test of 2026: BMW iX3 vs Volvo EX60 vs Mercedes GLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW, Mercedes and Volvo each begin a new era with long-range, tech-heavy family SUVs. Which rules?It's sometimes said that we have passed peak car. In other words, the best cars have already been made and it's downhill from here. What 'best' means is of course very relative, and it depends on the type of cars we're talking about.<br />
The case is most easily made for the affordable enthusiast's car - hot hatches and sports cars have nearly gone extinct. You might also look to what was once Autocar he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/biggest-test-of-2026-bmw-ix3-vs-volvo-ex60-vs-mercedes-glc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/biggest-test-of-2026-bmw-ix3-vs-volvo-ex60-vs-mercedes-glc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tale of two Peugeots: How a family feud split the company]]></title><description><![CDATA[When cousin Eug&egrave;ne cancelled Armand Peugeot's early car-building plans, Armand quit to start his own rival firmVisitors to the 1905 Paris motor show "who wish above all to appreciate the progress of the car in the touring category will obviously go to the stand of the Soci&eacute;t&eacute; des Automobiles Peugeot", reported French sports newspaper L'Auto.&nbsp;<br />
Meanwhile, at the stand of Le Fils de Peugeot Fr&egrave;res, "exhibited amid victorious and nickel-gleaming bicycles and motorcyc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-tale-of-two-peugeots-how-a-family-feud-split-the-company/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-tale-of-two-peugeots-how-a-family-feud-split-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar XE is a brilliant 3 Series alternative - and available from £3k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jag's junior exec oozes driver appeal and smart looks, and you could have one for a songJaguar's reinvention as a maker of luxury electric vehicles has caused considerable upset among sections of the brand's fanbase. That's not just because traditionalists are wary of EVs and unwilling to embrace the firm's new positioning but also because Jaguar's former line-ups always appealed to driving enthusiasts.<br />
In its most recent guise, Jaguar's range was made up of generally excellent sports cars, salo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-xe-is-a-brilliant-3-series-alternative-and-available-from-3k/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-xe-is-a-brilliant-3-series-alternative-and-available-from-3k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From XM to E46: BMW dealers are re-training to keep classics alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Got an E36 or an E46? You can now give it the new car treatment with main dealer servicingDo you own a BMW 3 Series of the E46 generation, on sale from 1998 to 2006? You already know it's a classic, but now it's official, following BMW's UK appointment of four Classic partners, existing main dealerships equipped and approved to service, repair and restore your old E46 and those generations that came before it &ndash; not only 3 Series but all BMW models that ceased production as recently as 2010]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-xm-to-e46-bmw-dealers-are-re-training-to-keep-classics-alive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-xm-to-e46-bmw-dealers-are-re-training-to-keep-classics-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maserati's Origin Story Gets The Hollywood Treatment With New Movie: Watch The Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maserati: The Brothers stars&nbsp;Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, and Jessica Alba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-origin-story-gets-the-hollywood-treatment-with-new-movie-watch-the-trailer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-origin-story-gets-the-hollywood-treatment-with-new-movie-watch-the-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In an era of annoying bongs, my Tesla Model Y does ADAS right]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Model Y proves driver safety technology can be effective without being overbearingMoving cars around the car park at Autocar HQ on a weekday morning can be a stressful start to the day at the best of times. Unfamiliar cars in tight spaces between concrete pillars before your morning coffee has kicked in is tough enough; throw in the beeps and bongs many modern cars make and you've got a sensory challenge to overcome on top.<br />
"Hi, I'm Deepal," said an AI-voiced Changan as I entered it, which w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-an-era-of-annoying-bongs-my-tesla-model-y-does-adas-right/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-an-era-of-annoying-bongs-my-tesla-model-y-does-adas-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never sell again: The top 30 used cars you can keep forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dissatisfied with your various dalliances? Perhaps the time has come to settle down with a true 'lifer'Against a backdrop of global and economic uncertainty, many of us are searching for something we can rely on. Something such as a 'forever car' - all the motor you will ever want or need. It may have future classic potential. It may be simple and easy to maintain. It may promise to be as reliable as a Swiss watch. It may just make you feel better about life. Whatever it is or does, a forever ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/never-sell-again-the-top-30-used-cars-you-can-keep-forever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/never-sell-again-the-top-30-used-cars-you-can-keep-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dashcam policing is no match for proper traffic cops]]></title><description><![CDATA['Op Snap' is on the rise as drivers gather their own footage of wrongdoing - but we must proceed with cautionThe ubiquity of video surveillance has recently given us the glorious nickname &lsquo;Clicky Ponting&rsquo;, bestowed on a player from Saltburn Cricket Club who was&nbsp;accused of ingloriously clicking his fingers to mimic the sound of a ball making contact with a bat, to dupe umpires into giving batters caught out. He was suspended by the club as&nbsp;the North Yorkshire and South Durha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dashcam-policing-is-no-match-for-proper-traffic-cops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dashcam-policing-is-no-match-for-proper-traffic-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acura Said It Wouldn't Build A Sports Car. Now The Door Is Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Honda President and CEO Eiji Fujimara said of the Nexera concept: 'I would like to do this car.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-said-it-wouldnt-build-a-sports-car-now-the-door-is-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-said-it-wouldnt-build-a-sports-car-now-the-door-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Has 7 New Models Coming Soon. Here's All Of Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitsubishi is suffering, but Nissan may have the cure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-has-7-new-models-coming-soon-heres-all-of-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-has-7-new-models-coming-soon-heres-all-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is The Mustang We Wish Ford Would Build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital artist Luca Serfani&rsquo;s futuristic take on the Mustang keeps its muscle-car roots while adding a more exotic edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-mustang-we-wish-ford-would-build/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-mustang-we-wish-ford-would-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini’s $4,999 Baby Stroller Brings Supercar Luxury To The Playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents eyeing the Lamborghini Reef AL Giallo get a stroller with supercar-inspired design details and collectors in mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-4999-baby-stroller-brings-supercar-luxury-to-the-playground/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-4999-baby-stroller-brings-supercar-luxury-to-the-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pixar’s Radiator Springs Is Real, And It’s Hiding in Arizona]]></title><description><![CDATA[This small American town inspired Pixar's Radiator Springs. A must-see stop along Route 66]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pixars-radiator-springs-is-real-and-its-hiding-in-arizona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pixars-radiator-springs-is-real-and-its-hiding-in-arizona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernando Alonso Spotted In Ultra-Rare Aston Martin Valiant In Monaco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Martin Valiant pairs a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 with a six-speed manual gearbox and Alonso&rsquo;s input to create a track-focused road car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fernando-alonso-spotted-in-ultra-rare-aston-martin-valiant-in-monaco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fernando-alonso-spotted-in-ultra-rare-aston-martin-valiant-in-monaco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Volkswagen's First-Ever Electric California Camper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting price around 60,800 euros, based on the ID. Buzz Pro and with vehicle-to-load functionality to power accessories and camping setups]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-volkswagens-first-ever-electric-california-camper/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-volkswagens-first-ever-electric-california-camper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIP Mazda MX-5 2.0: The best fun engines left under £100k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mazda MX-5 1.5 is still a brilliant sports car, but what other affordable cars let you experience the joy of ICE?Sad news this week: the 2.0-litre version of the Mazda MX-5 is dead. It shouldn&rsquo;t surprise anyone, because it had been cut from price lists on the continent a few years ago. Mazda doesn&rsquo;t sell very many EVs, so every gramme of CO2 counts and those extra 13g the 2.0-litre put out over the 1.5 were 13g too many.<br />
The removal of the 2.0-litre isn&rsquo;t as disastrous for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rip-mazda-mx-5-20-the-best-fun-engines-left-under-100k/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rip-mazda-mx-5-20-the-best-fun-engines-left-under-100k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Type 135 Esprit: Hybrid V8 And V6 Aim For 1,000 HP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lotus Type 135 Esprit targets a sub-1.5-ton curb weight and more than 1,000 hp as a bridge between Emira and Evija performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-type-135-esprit-hybrid-v8-and-v6-aim-for-1000-hp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-type-135-esprit-hybrid-v8-and-v6-aim-for-1000-hp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Is Bringing Back Combustion With A New Hybrid Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lotus Type 135 Esprit targets a sub-1.5-ton curb weight and more than 1,000 hp as a bridge between Emira and Evija performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-bringing-back-combustion-with-a-new-hybrid-supercar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-bringing-back-combustion-with-a-new-hybrid-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beat the '76-plate discounts - save big on a nearly-new car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dealers will be shifting as many new cars as they can as the new '76' plate comes inDealers will be focusing all their efforts on shifting new cars in September, offering bumper deals, including, in some cases, double-digit discounts. So where does that leave nearly new vehicles, whose chief attraction is their new car feel at lower prices?<br />
We compared the prices of three nearly new cars chosen at random and advertised by car supermarket Motorpoint with their new equivalents, whose prices have b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beat-the-76-plate-discounts-save-big-on-a-nearly-new-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beat-the-76-plate-discounts-save-big-on-a-nearly-new-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Off Ferrari 599 Shooting Brake Targets Up To $757,000 At Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niels van Roij Design turns a 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano into the 2026 Daytona Shooting Brake Hommage, echoing the 1972 365 GTB/4 conversion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-off-ferrari-599-shooting-brake-targets-up-to-757000-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-off-ferrari-599-shooting-brake-targets-up-to-757000-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram Drops 2027 ProMaster City Under $40,000, Cheapest US Work Van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ram ProMaster City lands with multiple trims, targeting small US fleets and city-based trades looking to cut costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-drops-2027-promaster-city-under-40000-cheapest-us-work-van/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-drops-2027-promaster-city-under-40000-cheapest-us-work-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Wants To Sell Manual Cars Until They’re Outlawed]]></title><description><![CDATA[But don't expect a hybrid 911 with a manual, at least not yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-wants-to-sell-manual-cars-until-theyre-outlawed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-wants-to-sell-manual-cars-until-theyre-outlawed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mercedes-AMG CLA packs C63 power for £34k less]]></title><description><![CDATA[CLA 45 goes electric with&nbsp;supercar-baiting pace, choice of saloon or estate and 416-mile rangeThe new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is as powerful as the outgoing C63 &ndash; yet &pound;34,000 less than the plug-in hybrid super-saloon.<br />
Pricing for the new performance model will start from &pound;66,750 in saloon form, with the&nbsp;Shooting Brake costing &pound;1000 more.<br />
Notably, it's also on a par with the price of the previous CLA 45, despite having made the switch from a four-cylinder petrol engi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-packs-c63-power-for-34k-less/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-packs-c63-power-for-34k-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Teases New 911 GT3 That America Won’t Get]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited to four European countries with just 100 planned, the Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport sharpens the 4.0-liter GT3 formula for high Alpine passes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-teases-new-911-gt3-that-america-wont-get/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-teases-new-911-gt3-that-america-wont-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport: The Alpine Tribute America Won’t Get]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited to four European countries with just 100 planned, the Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport sharpens the 4.0-liter GT3 formula for high Alpine passes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-the-alpine-tribute-america-wont-get/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-the-alpine-tribute-america-wont-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Dismisses Rumors Of Making Body-On-Frame Models With Nissan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda doesn't sell any ladder-frame vehicles, and apparently that won't change anytime soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-dismisses-rumors-of-making-body-on-frame-models-with-nissan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-dismisses-rumors-of-making-body-on-frame-models-with-nissan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW’s iX3 Locks Doors Briefly To Stop Cyclist Collisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW iX3 pairs radar-based exit warning with a brief door hold, reducing dooring risk for cyclists in tight city parking and low-speed traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-ix3-locks-doors-briefly-to-stop-cyclist-collisions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-ix3-locks-doors-briefly-to-stop-cyclist-collisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Recalls Millions, Europe Says Tesla Door Handles Are Fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[European regulator RDW keeps monitoring Tesla&rsquo;s retractable door handles, applying strict failure-mode safety tests instead of immediately ordering a recall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/china-recalls-millions-europe-says-tesla-door-handles-are-fine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/china-recalls-millions-europe-says-tesla-door-handles-are-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Celica set to be revived as AWD hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-running &ndash; and long-absent &ndash; coup&eacute; poised for a comeback as GR's new entry modelToyota is poised to&nbsp;bring back the Celica for an eighth generation, more than two decades after the last version went off sale, as an entry model for its new GR performance brand.&nbsp;<br />
The sports coup&eacute; is set to return as part of chairman Akio Toyoda's ambition to resurrect the "three brothers" - his affectionate nickname for the Supra, MR2 and Celica. With the Supra revived throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-celica-set-to-be-revived-as-awd-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-celica-set-to-be-revived-as-awd-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return of the Celica: Toyota set to revive coupe as AWD hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-running &ndash; and long-absent &ndash; coup&eacute; poised for a comeback as GR's new entry modelToyota is poised to&nbsp;bring back the Celica for an eighth generation, more than two decades after the last version went off sale, as an entry model for its new GR performance brand.&nbsp;<br />
The sports coup&eacute; is set to return as part of chairman Akio Toyoda's ambition to resurrect the "three brothers" - his affectionate nickname for the Supra, MR2 and Celica. With the Supra revived throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/return-of-the-celica-toyota-set-to-revive-coupe-as-awd-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/return-of-the-celica-toyota-set-to-revive-coupe-as-awd-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Gear Is Officially Coming Back, But Who's Hosting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Studios confirmed the show's return on Thursday. Unfortunately, there are very few clues as to who might be the next hosts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-is-officially-coming-back-but-whos-hosting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-is-officially-coming-back-but-whos-hosting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Ranger Super Duty Is Already A Huge Hit In Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford's toughest Ranger proves that Australia has a big appetite for a mid-size truck with serious capability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ranger-super-duty-is-already-a-huge-hit-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ranger-super-duty-is-already-a-huge-hit-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia's Entry-Level Crossovers Are Still Really Cheap For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kia&rsquo;s best-selling crossover got a $400 price increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-entry-level-crossovers-are-still-really-cheap-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-entry-level-crossovers-are-still-really-cheap-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear &ndash; and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look likeNew ICE supercar will be built alongside Emira at Hethel and offer choice of powertrainsLotus will also offer a V6 version of the new Esprit supercar, along with the already-confirmed hybrid V8,&nbsp;as part of a pledge to keep to the lightweight ethos of the brand, the company&rsquo;s CEO has said.<br />
Lotus has set a target weight of 1.5 tonnes for the V8 version of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-to-offer-v6-in-addition-to-hybrid-v8/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-to-offer-v6-in-addition-to-hybrid-v8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Indecent 009: An Extreme Italian Take On The Porsche 911]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuned by Italy&rsquo;s BTS Creativity, the Indecent 009 takes the 911&rsquo;s width to the extreme and gives it a special air suspension setup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-indecent-009-an-extreme-italian-take-on-the-porsche-911/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-indecent-009-an-extreme-italian-take-on-the-porsche-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I love my Toyota Supra - so I'm planning to give it 1000bhp']]></title><description><![CDATA[Too fast? Too furious? Not yet, says this ambitious Supra owner with Veyron-baiting ambitionsIf you want something badly enough for your birthday, it's often best just to buy it yourself.<br />
That's what Reece Atherton did, only it wasn't a pair of socks he bought but a Toyota GR Supra 3.0. "Two of my mates have one, and when I saw them, I thought I just have to have my own," says the 28-year-old. The manual version was tempting but Reece instead opted for the eight-speed automatic. "I like the flap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-love-my-toyota-supra-so-im-planning-to-give-it-1000bhp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-love-my-toyota-supra-so-im-planning-to-give-it-1000bhp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Honda Fit Isn't Coming Back To America. But The Door Is Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives point to strong Honda Civic and HR-V demand, plus plans for 15 new hybrids by 2030, as reasons a Fit revival can wait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-honda-fit-isnt-coming-back-to-america-but-the-door-is-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-honda-fit-isnt-coming-back-to-america-but-the-door-is-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Says No Fit Return For Now, But It Won't Rule It Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives point to strong Honda Civic and HR-V demand, plus plans for 15 new hybrids by 2030, as reasons a Fit revival can wait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-says-no-fit-return-for-now-but-it-wont-rule-it-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-says-no-fit-return-for-now-but-it-wont-rule-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feels like a Bentley: On the road in the 370-mile Torcal EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley's electric era begins next month with the debut of the 370-mile Torcal - but we've had an early rideThe rear passenger door motors itself noiselessly closed. Here we are, in the back seat of what company&nbsp;CEO Dr Frank Walliser has described as &ldquo;perhaps the most considered car&rdquo; in the 107-year history of his employer: the new Bentley Torcal.<br />
The wheels beneath us begin to turn - gently, smoothly, but not without an accompanying soundtrack. And in an instant we become among]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feels-like-a-bentley-on-the-road-in-the-370-mile-torcal-ev/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feels-like-a-bentley-on-the-road-in-the-370-mile-torcal-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lepas L6 coming to UK as 214bhp, 279-mile VW ID 4 rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaecoo sibling brand's first UK-bound electric car goes big on standard kit and interior spaceChinese newcomer Lepas is going after the Volkswagen ID 4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 with its first UK-bound EV, the L6.<br />
The electric SUV has a 65kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack that yields a range of 279 miles between charges&nbsp;and can be topped up at up to 120kW. That allows a 30-80% refill in 22 minutes.<br />
The L6 is powered by a single front-mounted motor that puts out 214bhp and 203lb ft of torque]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l6-coming-to-uk-as-214bhp-279-mile-vw-id-4-rival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l6-coming-to-uk-as-214bhp-279-mile-vw-id-4-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Hits 1 Million Hybrid Sales, Now Targeting Toyota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai leans on Tucson Hybrid, localized production, and more than 10 planned US hybrid models by 2030 to challenge Toyota&rsquo;s early lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-targeting-toyota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-targeting-toyota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Hits 1 Million Hybrid Sales. Now It's Targeting Toyota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai leans on Tucson Hybrid, localized production, and more than 10 planned US hybrid models by 2030 to challenge Toyota&rsquo;s early lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-its-targeting-toyota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-its-targeting-toyota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Verstappen Vs 100 Karts Live On Disney+]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 101-kart grid at Silverstone turns Max Verstappen&rsquo;s Max vs 100 into a streaming-first experiment in made-for-TV racing and fan engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/max-verstappen-vs-100-karts-live-on-disney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/max-verstappen-vs-100-karts-live-on-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Miss Phone Use In 7–8% Of Crashes, Telematics Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[IIHS research using nearly 17,000 linked crashes shows telematics flagging far more phone use than police paperwork ever records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/police-miss-phone-use-in-78-of-crashes-telematics-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/police-miss-phone-use-in-78-of-crashes-telematics-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally is the best spectator motorsport - even when it's freezing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trekking into cold forests late at night is worth it when you get to see fantastic cars at full tiltIt's a wintry night and I'm perched on a Welsh mountaintop, about 500 metres above sea level, somewhere near Llanidloes.&nbsp;Darkness fell some time ago, and it took the last remnants of the day's limited warmth with it: the temperature has now dropped to the wrong side of zero.<br />
I walked a few miles to find this spot, trudging through the Cambrians to find a vantage point that looks just right. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rally-is-the-best-spectator-motorsport-even-when-its-freezing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rally-is-the-best-spectator-motorsport-even-when-its-freezing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Cars, China And US Lag]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW Neue Klasse models help BMW iX3 and i5 drive a 28% European BEV share, even as China and US demand diverge sharply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-hits-2-million-electric-cars-china-and-us-lag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-hits-2-million-electric-cars-china-and-us-lag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's A Shame:' Mazda Laments UK Emissions Rules Killed The Miata's Bigger Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2.0-liter engine was discontinued in the EU in 2024, and it has now been dropped in the UK as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-a-shame-mazda-laments-uk-emissions-rules-killed-the-miatas-bigger-engine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-a-shame-mazda-laments-uk-emissions-rules-killed-the-miatas-bigger-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mate Rimac’s New Take On Supercars Is Turning Heads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugatti Rimac&rsquo;s boss now sees future supercars as emotional, low-volume combustion showpieces rather than chasing mass-market electric performance gains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimacs-new-take-on-supercars-is-turning-heads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimacs-new-take-on-supercars-is-turning-heads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mate Rimac Has A Bold Prediction For The Future Of Supercars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugatti Rimac&rsquo;s boss now sees future supercars as emotional, low-volume combustion showpieces rather than chasing mass-market electric performance gains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimac-has-a-bold-prediction-for-the-future-of-supercars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimac-has-a-bold-prediction-for-the-future-of-supercars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai N Is Working On A Rear-Wheel-Drive Performance Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The N lineup is expanding with several new models, but one in particular caught our attention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-n-is-working-on-a-rear-wheel-drive-performance-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-n-is-working-on-a-rear-wheel-drive-performance-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda May Make CR-V And Accord Hybrid-Only, Element Revival Still Rumored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda&rsquo;s North American hybrid strategy pushes CR-V and Accord toward electrified-only lineups while a potential Element revival targets adventurous owners and small fleets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-may-make-cr-v-and-accord-hybrid-only-element-revival-still-rumored/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-may-make-cr-v-and-accord-hybrid-only-element-revival-still-rumored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nismo Z Finally Gets A Manual, Nissan Launches Facelift In Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissan Fairlady Z Nismo finally pairs its twin-turbo V6 with a six-speed manual, launching in Japan with chassis tweaks and new tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nismo-z-finally-gets-a-manual-nissan-launches-facelift-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nismo-z-finally-gets-a-manual-nissan-launches-facelift-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Gets More Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electrified compact crossover's next generation brings a bit more horsepower and torque.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-gets-more-power/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-gets-more-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Who signed this off?' The truth about infuriating capacitive buttons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capacitive buttons are a bugbear of many modern interiors &ndash; but also an innovation that simply didn't workWho signed this off? You might well ask, as once again you accidentally trigger a capacitive button on your car&rsquo;s steering wheel. It is a prime example of when the customer voice, engineering curiosity and financial targets become misaligned.&nbsp;<br />
Jeff Bezos is credited with using an empty chair in Amazon board meetings to represent the customer view. A superb mindset, because a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-signed-this-off-the-truth-about-infuriating-capacitive-buttons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-signed-this-off-the-truth-about-infuriating-capacitive-buttons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open and shut case: Why you should buy a £5k Mini Convertible]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stylish drop-top that's fun to drive and easy to live with? No-brainer - but get in before winterEyeing a convertible for summer? You won't find a lot on the new car market: waning profit margins for niche models and the popularity of crossovers mean the drop-top market has... dropped off.<br />
A few stalwarts soldier on, such as the Mini Convertible. But with prices nearing &pound;30,000, why not consider its predecessor, which you can now pick up from about &pound;3000?<br />
When the fourth-generation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/open-and-shut-case-why-you-should-buy-a-5k-mini-convertible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/open-and-shut-case-why-you-should-buy-a-5k-mini-convertible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Might Finally Have A Proper Race Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leaked map of Leonida appears to show that Rockstar is building a dedicated road course for the first time in Grand Theft Auto history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-might-finally-have-a-proper-race-track/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-might-finally-have-a-proper-race-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Is Finally Getting Real Racing (Update)]]></title><description><![CDATA[New footage from GTA's extended gameplay teaser shows actual racing, both on asphalt and on dirt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-is-finally-getting-real-racing-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-is-finally-getting-real-racing-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lincoln Corsair Returns For 2027 As A China-Built Hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Corsair comes standard with a new 305-horsepower hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lincoln-corsair-returns-for-2027-as-a-china-built-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lincoln-corsair-returns-for-2027-as-a-china-built-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Will Keep Building Manuals, But Don't Expect More Of Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honda admits demand for stick shifts is shrinking, but says enthusiast cars like the Civic Type R will keep three pedals alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-keep-building-manuals-but-dont-expect-more-of-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-keep-building-manuals-but-dont-expect-more-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda MX-5 1.5-litre gets more power as 2.0-litre dropped in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[New updates bring a small bump in power and torque for the 1.5 MX-5, plus extra kit from the 2.0The 1.5-litre Mazda MX-5 will receive a small bump in power and new kit, the brand has confirmed after it pulled the range-topping 2.0-litre from the UK market.<br />
The&nbsp;MX-5 will now put out 134bhp and 114b ft in 1.5-litre form, a mild increase of 4bhp and 3lb ft. Nonetheless, it remains far off the performance potential of the now-axed 2.0-litre, which put out 181bhp and 151lb ft.&nbsp;<br />
Mazda is kee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-15-litre-gets-more-power-as-20-litre-dropped-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-15-litre-gets-more-power-as-20-litre-dropped-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin Valkyrie Roars Through Monaco Tunnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Martin Valkyrie roars through Monaco&rsquo;s tunnel with Fernando Alonso at the wheel, underscoring this hypercar&rsquo;s rare street presence and racing pedigree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-fernando-alonsos-aston-martin-valkyrie-roars-through-monaco-tunnel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-fernando-alonsos-aston-martin-valkyrie-roars-through-monaco-tunnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recall Alert: 48,000 Toyota Tacomas May Lose Shock Reservoirs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal rules, campaign codes, and VIN lookup tools spell out which Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and Hybrid trucks face shock reservoir failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/recall-alert-48000-toyota-tacomas-may-lose-shock-reservoirs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/recall-alert-48000-toyota-tacomas-may-lose-shock-reservoirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai and Genesis to launch 41 new cars in Europe by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big rollout will include a Europe-specific small SUV, a new i20 and much moreHyundai Motor including its premium Genesis division has promised to launch 41 new or refreshed models in Europe by 2030 as it commits to a region that other Asian brands have begun to deprioritise in the face of Chinese competition.<br />
New models will include a region-specific small electric SUV, a&nbsp;mid-sized electric SUV and&nbsp;commercial vehicles, Hyundai executives told analysts at the firm&rsquo;s annual investo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-to-launch-41-new-cars-in-europe-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-to-launch-41-new-cars-in-europe-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreame’s 0.9-Second ‘Rocket Car’ Collapses, Never Becomes A Real Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starry Sky&rsquo;s collapse shows how Dreame&rsquo;s 0.9-second rocket car boast and solid-state battery claims never translated into a certifiable performance EV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dreames-09-second-rocket-car-collapses-never-becomes-a-real-supercar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dreames-09-second-rocket-car-collapses-never-becomes-a-real-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Knockoff Bugatti Is Dead On Arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreame&rsquo;s 0.9-second rocket car and solid-state battery claims never translated into a certifiable performance EV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-knockoff-bugatti-is-dead-on-arrival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-knockoff-bugatti-is-dead-on-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai And Genesis Are Launching Extended-Range EVs Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Santa Fe EREV will arrive in the United States in the first half of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-are-launching-extended-range-evs-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-are-launching-extended-range-evs-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Customer Koenigsegg Gemera Smashed Outside Luxury Hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danish police are still hunting whoever smashed the first customer Koenigsegg Gemera while it was parked outside Copenhagen's Hotel d'Angleterre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-customer-koenigsegg-gemera-smashed-outside-luxury-hotel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-customer-koenigsegg-gemera-smashed-outside-luxury-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot Ford F-250 Just Shot Down Drones, No Driver Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[An experimental Ford F-250 testbed pairs Forterra&rsquo;s AutoDrive breaching system with the Edda counter-drone turret to explore future work-truck defenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/robot-ford-f-250-just-shot-down-drones-no-driver-needed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/robot-ford-f-250-just-shot-down-drones-no-driver-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Is Working On Cheaper Performance Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new lineup of fun cars will slot below the N models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-is-working-on-cheaper-performance-cars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-is-working-on-cheaper-performance-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Volvo Spots Danger, All Others Warned Instantly In New Safety Alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloud-linked hazard warnings in the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 flag animals, cyclists and roadworks in real traffic instead of relying on one car alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-volvo-spots-danger-all-others-warned-instantly-in-new-safety-alerts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-volvo-spots-danger-all-others-warned-instantly-in-new-safety-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 100: 602-HP Callaway–Waldoch 2026 Silverado Launch Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[This limited-run 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Launch Edition combines Callaway's SC602 power upgrade with Waldoch's custom suspension, design touches, and dealer-orderable appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-602-hp-callawaywaldoch-2026-silverado-launch-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-602-hp-callawaywaldoch-2026-silverado-launch-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Is Now One Company—What That Means For Emira And EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lotus Tech now controls Lotus UK&rsquo;s Hethel factory and consultancy, aligning British sports car expertise with its global electric SUV and sedan programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-now-one-companywhat-that-means-for-emira-and-evs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-now-one-companywhat-that-means-for-emira-and-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geely Completes Its Acquisition Of Lotus. What Does That Mean For The Emira?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lotus Tech now controls Lotus UK&rsquo;s Hethel factory and consultancy, aligning British sports car expertise with its global electric SUV and sedan programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-completes-its-acquisition-of-lotus-what-does-that-mean-for-the-emira/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-completes-its-acquisition-of-lotus-what-does-that-mean-for-the-emira/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will The New Montero Come To America? Mitsubishi Still Isn’t Sure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contrary to reports that it was approved for the US, the rugged SUV is still under consideration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-the-new-montero-come-to-america-mitsubishi-still-isnt-sure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-the-new-montero-come-to-america-mitsubishi-still-isnt-sure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Volvos now able to warn other cars of animals, cyclists in road]]></title><description><![CDATA[EX60, EX90 and ES90 upload hazard data to the cloud, pinging other connected cars close byA new software update has given the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 the ability to alert drivers of other such Volvos to animals by the roadside.<br />
It uses the car&rsquo;s sensors and cameras to detect larger animals, such as deer or sheep, in order to warn drivers before they may have spotted such hazards themselves. The car then uploads the positional data of the hazard to the cloud, which pings other EX60s, EX90]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-volvos-now-able-to-warn-other-cars-of-animals-cyclists-in-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-volvos-now-able-to-warn-other-cars-of-animals-cyclists-in-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Is Rebooting US Trucks And Nissan Is Building It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitsubishi&rsquo;s Momentum 2030 roadmap leans on Nissan hardware to relaunch a midsize pickup alongside the Eclipse Sportback EV and rugged Outlander.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-is-rebooting-us-trucks-and-nissan-is-building-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-is-rebooting-us-trucks-and-nissan-is-building-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Porsche 911 Challenge Is An Entry-Level $275,000 Race Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new racing machine is based on the 911 GT3, but stripped down to the bare essentials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-challenge-is-an-entry-level-275000-race-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-challenge-is-an-entry-level-275000-race-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Buy The Mini That Beat Everyone In Monte Carlo, Sort Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special-edition Mini 1965 Victory Edition adds Chili Red rally livery, three drivetrains including John Cooper Works Electric, and premium U.S. pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-the-mini-that-beat-everyone-in-monte-carlo-sort-of/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-the-mini-that-beat-everyone-in-monte-carlo-sort-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZEV mandate review could give a hybrid lifeline to UK car factories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aggressive sales targets were meant to give the UK a head start on EVs, but that hasn't panned outWhat is the future for volume car manufacturing in the UK? Toyota, BMW (via Mini) and Nissan are in a tricky situation right now.<br />
As in Germany, build costs are high compared with eastern Europe or China, meaning margins are tight. For BMW and Toyota the decision now is whether or not to spend big to adapt the factories to EVs, as Nissan has already done in Sunderland and JLR has in Halewood and Sol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-could-give-a-hybrid-lifeline-to-uk-car-factories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-could-give-a-hybrid-lifeline-to-uk-car-factories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The truth about electric car holidays: 1400 miles in the BMW iX3]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the ultimate EV test: two weeks of autoroute-bashing with the kids and the dog. How did we do?Electric cars are ideal for short commutes, but the prospect of endless charging stops made me nervous of the trek to south-western France for a family holiday &ndash; particularly with a long-suffering dog aboard. However, the BMW iX3's claims of more than 400 miles made it far more realistic, and I decided to mitigate my mileage by taking an overnight ferry to St Malo.<br />
The plan was to blast down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-truth-about-electric-car-holidays-1400-miles-in-the-bmw-ix3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-truth-about-electric-car-holidays-1400-miles-in-the-bmw-ix3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to charge an electric car at an apartment or flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential EV owners shouldn't be put off because they don't have a driveway. Here are the solutionsWhen it comes to EVs, almost every day brings fresh innovation that boosts both usability and desirability. From performance through to range, efficiency and pricing, the best all-electric cars no longer have to make excuses. Even dyed-in-wool internal combustion advocates are making the switch.<br />
However, while the cars themselves get ever better, the process of charging still remains a stumbling bl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-charge-an-electric-car-at-an-apartment-or-flat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-charge-an-electric-car-at-an-apartment-or-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa driven: Ultra-rare special is a V6 ace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sailing-themed super-saloon is a 10-off collector special from Alfa's new special projects armWhat to do with Alfa Romeo? It&rsquo;s a storied and beloved brand, but due to various factors &ndash; not least the notable absence of any convincing new products &ndash; it&rsquo;s not doing the numbers. Clearly it needs some good new cars, but for the time being there is also a more entertaining option: lean into making &lsquo;few-off&rsquo; models.<br />
That&rsquo;s the idea behind Bottega Fuoriserie, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/giulia-quadrifoglio-luna-rossa-driven-ultra-rare-special-is-a-v6-ace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/giulia-quadrifoglio-luna-rossa-driven-ultra-rare-special-is-a-v6-ace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Chevy Traverse High Country Gets A More Upscale Makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top trim High Country gets sharper styling, inside and out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-chevy-traverse-high-country-gets-a-more-upscale-makeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-chevy-traverse-high-country-gets-a-more-upscale-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polestar Wants Answers After Being Banned In The US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The automaker expected approval to keep selling cars here. Then Volvo got a pass under the same Chinese ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wants-answers-after-being-banned-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wants-answers-after-being-banned-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari Wants To Turn Taillights Into Active Aero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrari&rsquo;s patent depicts taillights that can extend outward to increase the car&rsquo;s aerodynamic load. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-wants-to-turn-taillights-into-active-aero/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-wants-to-turn-taillights-into-active-aero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda MX-5 drops 181bhp 2.0-litre engine in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drop-top will remain on sale with a 1.5-litre engine, but you'll have to move quickly to get the 2.0The range-topping&nbsp;2.0-litre version of the Mazda MX-5 has been axed in the UK, Autocar can reveal.<br />
This means the MX-5 will&nbsp;be available with only the 130bhp 1.5-litre once existing stocks of the 181bhp 2.0-litre model have been sold. The 1.5-litre's set-up also forgoes a limited-slip differential, a feature that adds to the MX-5's appeal as a driver&rsquo;s car.<br />
A spokesperson for Mazda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-drops-181bhp-20-litre-engine-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-drops-181bhp-20-litre-engine-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Craig’s 1959 Land Rover With Handwritten Note Hits Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II pickup pairs Daniel Craig&rsquo;s handwritten note with tasteful mechanical updates and unknown but clearly well-used mileage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/daniel-craigs-1959-land-rover-with-handwritten-note-hits-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/daniel-craigs-1959-land-rover-with-handwritten-note-hits-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary Editions: US vs Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toyota celebrates six decades of Corolla with a capped 2,500-unit US hybrid sedan and broader European Hatchback, Touring Sports, and Sedan anniversary trims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-corolla-60th-anniversary-editions-us-vs-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-corolla-60th-anniversary-editions-us-vs-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW M3, Motorsport, And EVs: We Spoke With M CEO Frank van Meel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M Concept Neue Klasse meets four decades of M3 history in Monterey, and we talk with M boss Frank van Meel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3-motorsport-and-evs-we-spoke-with-m-ceo-frank-van-meel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3-motorsport-and-evs-we-spoke-with-m-ceo-frank-van-meel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW M Boss Frank Van Meel On The Future Of M, EVs, And Keeping The Fun Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M Concept Neue Klasse meets four decades of M3 history in Monterey, and we talk with M boss Frank van Meel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m-boss-frank-van-meel-on-the-future-of-m-evs-and-keeping-the-fun-alive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m-boss-frank-van-meel-on-the-future-of-m-evs-and-keeping-the-fun-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The GR GT's Shaky Business Case Isn't Stopping Toyota From Making More Sports Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celica and MR2 are reportedly coming back, slotting below the GR GT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-gr-gts-shaky-business-case-isnt-stopping-toyota-from-making-more-sports-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-gr-gts-shaky-business-case-isnt-stopping-toyota-from-making-more-sports-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-Size Defender Electric Delayed To 2030s]]></title><description><![CDATA[JLR slows the next Land Rover Defender overhaul while backing a smaller baby Defender and prioritizing Range Rover Electric in its tight EV budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-size-defender-electric-delayed-to-2030s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-size-defender-electric-delayed-to-2030s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Renault 5 gains extra range, red paint and Williams style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aero tweaks, LFP battery chemistry and fresh options for retro electric supermini's second birthdayThe Renault 5 has received a range boost and a choice of new colours as part of a light update aimed at boosting its competitive edge against new rivals.<br />
After two years on sale, the retro electric supermini has been made more efficient by slicker new mirrors and lower body trim, which means both versions now crack slightly more miles per charge.<br />
The entry-level Urban Range variant, with a 40kWh ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-renault-5-gains-extra-range-red-paint-and-williams-style/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-renault-5-gains-extra-range-red-paint-and-williams-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayrton Senna's Legendary Honda NSX Could Fetch Over $1 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula 1 legend, cult sports car, and a storied history make this NSX a special collector&rsquo;s item]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ayrton-sennas-legendary-honda-nsx-could-fetch-over-1-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ayrton-sennas-legendary-honda-nsx-could-fetch-over-1-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche’s Next Audio Upgrade Is Doing More Than Sounding Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gallium nitride hardware debuts in Porsche&rsquo;s Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System from 2027, cutting amplifier size, heat, and cabin weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-next-audio-upgrade-is-doing-more-than-sounding-better/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-next-audio-upgrade-is-doing-more-than-sounding-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Audi A3 Could Finally Bring Back The Quality That Made Audi Great]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi vows to improve interior quality across its lineup, including its cheapest model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-audi-a3-could-finally-bring-back-the-quality-that-made-audi-great/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-audi-a3-could-finally-bring-back-the-quality-that-made-audi-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Hikes Cybertruck Prices Up To 7 Percent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher Dual Motor and Premium AWD prices shrink the gap to Cyberbeast and change the math for Tesla Cybertruck shoppers weighing a new order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-hikes-cybertruck-prices-up-to-7-percent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-hikes-cybertruck-prices-up-to-7-percent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Literally Raises The Roof With New High-End Palisade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fanciest Palisade to date has a starry headliner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-literally-raises-the-roof-with-new-high-end-palisade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-literally-raises-the-roof-with-new-high-end-palisade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1.16 Million Vehicles Now Under Probe For GM Brake Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHTSA&rsquo;s upgraded engineering analysis of GM&rsquo;s eBoost system now spans 1,164,820 GM, Honda and Acura models, raising stakes for EV and crossover owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/116-million-vehicles-now-under-probe-for-gm-brake-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/116-million-vehicles-now-under-probe-for-gm-brake-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC And Ram Team Up To Auction Off 900-HP Ram Rumble Bee For Charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT and a 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10 cross the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas block together to raise money for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ufc-and-ram-team-up-to-auction-off-900-hp-ram-rumble-bee-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ufc-and-ram-team-up-to-auction-off-900-hp-ram-rumble-bee-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: should it matter if you say Skoda or 'Shhhhkoda'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Czech firm has been present in the UK for more than a century, and finally wants you to know how to pronounce its name. But why?My mum was watching television the other day when an advert for a car firm caught her eye and prompted her to contact me with a question: &lsquo;Are Skoda really trying to tell me how I should pronounce Skoda?&rsquo;<br />
Well, yes, mum, it turns out they are, and I think you&rsquo;ll find you should actually be calling them Shhhkoda. Once I&rsquo;d convinced Professor A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-should-it-matter-if-you-say-skoda-or-shhhhkoda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-should-it-matter-if-you-say-skoda-or-shhhhkoda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVs and SUVs not to blame for pothole crisis, say experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change and poor maintenance cited as real culprits for the UK's pockmarked roadsSUVs and EVs are being unfairly blamed for being a major cause of road damage, experts say, as the state of Tarmac across the UK continues to deteriorate.<br />
Over the past nine years, the mean average kerb weight of new cars has increased by almost 400kg, from 1553kg to 1947kg.<br />
Last year, the average weight of cars road tested by Autocar was 2024kg. Of the 73 cars tested, the most common body type by far was SUV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-suvs-not-to-blame-for-pothole-crisis-say-experts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-suvs-not-to-blame-for-pothole-crisis-say-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another State Is Raising Speed Limits To 75 Miles Per Hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missouri joins the growing list of states raising highway speed limits, but drivers will have to wait for MoDOT to decide which roads qualify.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/another-state-is-raising-speed-limits-to-75-miles-per-hour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/another-state-is-raising-speed-limits-to-75-miles-per-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Isn't Worried About China... Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamborghini CEO said in an interview that the automaker doesn&rsquo;t see China&rsquo;s latest supercars &lsquo;as a threat.&rsquo;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-isnt-worried-about-china-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-isnt-worried-about-china-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Wants Its PHEVs To Drive Like EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo is doubling down on plug-in hybrid production with new models touting up to 100 miles of EV range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-wants-its-phevs-to-drive-like-evs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-wants-its-phevs-to-drive-like-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Suzuki e-Sky: sub-£20k EV due in UK next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxy kei car will rival the Renault Twingo and Honda Super-N as the brand's entry-level EVSuzuki has taken the wraps off its&nbsp;e-Sky, a new electric city car that is coming to the UK next year as a rival for the Renault Twingo and Honda Super-N.<br />
It is Suzuki&rsquo;s first electric kei&nbsp;car, meaning it has been developed&nbsp;according to the Japanese class&rsquo;s strict limits on size. This has resulted in a boxy upright shape, which is designed to maximise occupant space in a minimal fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-suzuki-e-sky-sub-20k-ev-due-in-uk-next-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-suzuki-e-sky-sub-20k-ev-due-in-uk-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mitsubishi Pajero Returns Tomorrow. Watch The First Teaser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body-on-frame construction, S-AWC hardware and likely hybrid power aim to push the new Mitsubishi Pajero back into serious off-road territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mitsubishi-pajero-returns-tomorrow-watch-the-first-teaser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mitsubishi-pajero-returns-tomorrow-watch-the-first-teaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Pajero Is Back September 2, Returns With Ladder Frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body-on-frame construction, S-AWC hardware and likely hybrid power aim to push the new Mitsubishi Pajero back into serious off-road territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-pajero-is-back-september-2-returns-with-ladder-frame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-pajero-is-back-september-2-returns-with-ladder-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Suzuki e Sky Is A Tiny Electric Car That Does More With Less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suzuki's diminutive EV has a small battery to keep the car as lightweight as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-suzuki-e-sky-is-a-tiny-electric-car-that-does-more-with-less/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-suzuki-e-sky-is-a-tiny-electric-car-that-does-more-with-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Need Speed To Feel A Thrill, Science Explains Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castrol research with Brainbox tracks brain waves, heart rate, skin response and eye movement to pinpoint when driving feels thrilling instead of scary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-dont-need-speed-to-feel-a-thrill-science-explains-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-dont-need-speed-to-feel-a-thrill-science-explains-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla’s Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Hits Austin September 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla&rsquo;s two-seat Cybercab without a steering wheel joins existing Model Y Robotaxis in Austin while regulations and wider public access still lag behind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-steering-wheel-free-cybercab-hits-austin-september-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-steering-wheel-free-cybercab-hits-austin-september-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac's UK Relaunch On Ice After Just 20 Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shifting EV demand, thin right-hand-drive sales, and new gas-powered Cadillac sedans all collide to muddy the brand&rsquo;s next UK move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-uk-relaunch-on-ice-after-just-20-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-uk-relaunch-on-ice-after-just-20-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Is Killing Buttons Because Young People Would Rather Talk To Their Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[In BMW&rsquo;s vision, voice and touch commands are the future, while physical controls are becoming a thing of the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-killing-buttons-because-young-people-would-rather-talk-to-their-cars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-killing-buttons-because-young-people-would-rather-talk-to-their-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo pledges long-range PHEVs that can be “used as intended”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo set to expand line-up of PHEVs as EV adoption slows, warning that the ZEV mandate needs a &ldquo;reality check&rdquo;Volvo will double down on long-range plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in the UK over the coming years, in response to slower than expected demand for pure-electric models.&nbsp;<br />
Speaking to Autocar, Volvo UK boss Nicole Melillo Shaw said&nbsp;PHEVs will continue to serve as a &ldquo;stepping stone&rdquo; for buyers who aren&rsquo;t yet ready to take the leap into an electric car.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-pledges-long-range-phevs-that-can-be-used-as-intended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-pledges-long-range-phevs-that-can-be-used-as-intended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3.2 Million US Cars Told To Park Outside Over Fire Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escalating park-outside recalls now cover millions of mixed gas, hybrid, and EV models as always-on electronics raise the risk of fires while parked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-cars-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-cars-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3.2 Million US Car Owners Told To Park Outside Over Fire Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escalating park-outside recalls now cover millions of mixed gas, hybrid, and EV models as always-on electronics raise the risk of fires while parked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-car-owners-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-car-owners-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Previews Next Amarok, SUV Version Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Still camouflaged, the new generation goes hybrid when it launches in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-previews-next-amarok-suv-version-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-previews-next-amarok-suv-version-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford To Build Next European SUV On Chinese Platform In Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Ford-Geely joint venture in Valencia will build a GEA-based crossover from 2028, reshaping Ford&rsquo;s electrified SUV strategy for European drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford To Build Next European SUV On Chinese Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Ford-Geely joint venture in Valencia will build a GEA-based crossover from 2028, reshaping Ford&rsquo;s electrified SUV strategy for European drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Volkswagen Tukan Is A New Small Truck The US Can't Have]]></title><description><![CDATA[The VW Tukan is the successor to the Saveiro and debuts in single- and double-cab versions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-tukan-is-a-new-small-truck-the-us-cant-have/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-tukan-is-a-new-small-truck-the-us-cant-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Boss Felt Like A 'Born-Again Christian' After Driving Electric AMG]]></title><description><![CDATA[K&auml;llenius calls it the "best V8 I&rsquo;d ever driven."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-boss-felt-like-a-born-again-christian-after-driving-electric-amg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-boss-felt-like-a-born-again-christian-after-driving-electric-amg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Denies It's Killing The Taycan, 2030 End Date Still Unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche says the Taycan nameplate stays for now as it streamlines variants and weighs future overlap with the Panamera lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-denies-its-killing-the-taycan-2030-end-date-still-unclear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-denies-its-killing-the-taycan-2030-end-date-still-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US–Canada Trade Deal Collapses As Trucks Trigger 50% Tariffs Shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automakers on both sides of the border now face 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian exports after light and heavy vehicle rules split negotiators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uscanada-trade-deal-collapses-as-trucks-trigger-50-tariffs-shock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uscanada-trade-deal-collapses-as-trucks-trigger-50-tariffs-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Situation Is More Than Critical:' VW Boss Warns Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen is undergoing massive restructuring to slash costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-situation-is-more-than-critical-vw-boss-warns-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-situation-is-more-than-critical-vw-boss-warns-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reborn Toyota MR2: Full story on mid-engined sports car for 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autocar rendering shows how the new MR2, influenced by the FT-SE, could look on the road<br />
Mid-engined model primed with 2.0-litre engine that could offer as much as 600bhpToyota is poised to relaunch the MR2 and Celica as part of its transformation of the GR sporting arm into a full stand-alone performance brand.<br />
The GR division is effectively Toyota's equivalent of BMW M or Mercedes-AMG and has its roots in the Gazoo Racing motorsport outfit that created Toyota's most recent crop of sports cars:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-toyota-mr2-full-story-on-mid-engined-sports-car-for-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-toyota-mr2-full-story-on-mid-engined-sports-car-for-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Catalyst', '16V', '800V'? Bring obscure boot badges back for the EV age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars once shouted about their tech spec&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;in such a fast-moving era, we should return to gratuitous badgingI spotted a badge on the back of a new car the other day that took me right back to the good old days, when car manufacturers assumed that owners cared enough about the technology in their products that they would actually advertise it a bit. Two badges, actually, both wonderfully incomprehensible.<br />
The Denza Bao 5, newly arrived in Britain, is a tough-looking, Chinese-made,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/catalyst-16v-800v-bring-obscure-boot-badges-back-for-the-ev-age/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/catalyst-16v-800v-bring-obscure-boot-badges-back-for-the-ev-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People have been complaining about noisy cars for 115 years]]></title><description><![CDATA["Unsuitable devices for unnecessarily intensifying the volume" of cars have been around for a century"The Commissioner of Police thinks it advisable to call upon all owners and drivers of motor vehicles to do what is in their power to reduce the annoyance caused, especially at night, by the use of unsuitable devices for unnecessarily intensifying either the timbre or volume of the sound emitted."<br />
Anyone who has ever been woken at 3am by the droning and banging of a modified Audi RS3 or somesuch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/people-have-been-complaining-about-noisy-cars-for-115-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/people-have-been-complaining-about-noisy-cars-for-115-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home improvement: The mechanics turning your drive into a garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RAC is one of many firms offering services at home or a place of work, and the idea is catching onIn most jobs, gratification is rooted in hard metrics: leads, customer conversions, sales and such. But for the RAC's army of mobile mechanics it comes from something altogether more tangible.<br />
Sean Kimberlin, the RAC's mobile mechanic of the year and guest speaker at the Autocar Drivers of Change awards, says the true marker of a job well done is, in fact, whether the customer offers tea and bis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/home-improvement-the-mechanics-turning-your-drive-into-a-garage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/home-improvement-the-mechanics-turning-your-drive-into-a-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you need a used Honda Civic Type R – even if it costs £40k]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's still &pound;40k, and for maybe the zenith of hot hatches worth every pennyIn 2022, jaws dropped when Honda announced the starting price of the 'FL5' Civic Type R as &pound;46,995 - &pound;15,000 more than the 'FK8' had cost six years earlier.<br />
It was an example of supply economics: numbers were limited in Europe due to CO2 emissions regulations (the Type R emits 186g/km), so even at that inflated price demand outstripped supply.<br />
Even now, used cars start from around &pound;35,000, or simila]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-you-need-a-used-honda-civic-type-r-even-if-it-costs-40k/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-you-need-a-used-honda-civic-type-r-even-if-it-costs-40k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Genesis G70 Is Losing Its Best Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A government website indicates that the V6-powered sport sedan is dead for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-g70-is-losing-its-best-engine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-g70-is-losing-its-best-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I kerbed a wheel – but are car designers really to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I feel bad, but I wasn't being careless - are car design trends putting wheels needlessly at risk?I have kerbed a wheel. Quite notably. This is something that deeply irritates and embarrasses me from a point of professional pride: not to blow my own trumpet, but I&rsquo;m pretty good at parking cars. You probably are too, or you certainly would be if you had to shuffle them around a tight office car park as much as your Autocar correspondents do.&nbsp;<br />
I wasn&rsquo;t good on that morning, though]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-kerbed-a-wheel-but-are-car-designers-really-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-kerbed-a-wheel-but-are-car-designers-really-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOT price hike: why it's worth paying more to your mechanic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Garage Association has called for MOT prices to rise to &pound;95 &ndash; and it makes perfect senseI know what you&rsquo;re thinking: motoring hacks get paid too much. What other credible reason could there be for one of their number (me) supporting a rise from &pound;54.85 to &pound;95 &ndash; or 72.7% &ndash; in the price of a standard annual MOT car test.&nbsp;<br />
This dramatic move is about to be proposed in all seriousness by the Independent Garage Association when it holds ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mot-price-hike-why-its-worth-paying-more-to-your-mechanic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mot-price-hike-why-its-worth-paying-more-to-your-mechanic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Mercedes boss on why car fans will love its future EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its cars are becoming more electric and digital, but Merc's CEO won't lose sight of the brand's spiritMercedes-Benz CEO Ola K&auml;llenius is clearly proud of the new C-Class Electric saloon. Proud enough to travel from Stuttgart to Helsinki to pop into the launch event and, after spending 20 minutes fielding questions from a buying pack of eager reporters, take me on a private 45-minute drive of the Finnish countryside. He wants to show off this car and is keen for Autocar readers to understand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-mercedes-boss-on-why-car-fans-will-love-its-future-evs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-mercedes-boss-on-why-car-fans-will-love-its-future-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ford Considering A Cheap Rally Car? Sure Sounds Like It]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Jim Farley says Ford is 'excited about our rally direction,' and he believes the brand should offer an affordable rally car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-ford-considering-a-cheap-rally-car-sure-sounds-like-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-ford-considering-a-cheap-rally-car-sure-sounds-like-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds Expand Investigation Into GM's Troublesome V8 Engines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaints of engine failures outside the scope of last year&rsquo;s recall. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feds-expand-investigation-into-gms-troublesome-v8-engines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feds-expand-investigation-into-gms-troublesome-v8-engines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Tesla’s Design Chief Preserved His Model S Plaid #001, Not Tuned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franz von Holzhausen sends his Model S Plaid Signature Edition chassis 001 to Unplugged Performance for preservation, prioritizing paint and interior over extra power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001-not-tuned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001-not-tuned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Tesla's Design Chief Preserved His Model S Plaid #001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franz von Holzhausen sends his Model S Plaid Signature Edition chassis 001 to Unplugged Performance for preservation, prioritizing paint and interior over extra power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM reviewing plans to relaunch Cadillac in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[US brand planned to launch cars in the UK this year, but is reconsidering as market "evolves rapidly"General Motors&nbsp;is reconsidering its plan to relaunch Cadillac in the UK, citing uncertainty in a "rapidly evolving" marketplace.<br />
Speaking to Autocar last year when he was CEO of GM Europe, Pere Brugal said the brand would return "soon", starting with the Lyriq - a rival for the BMW iX5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. He called the UK "one of the [markets] that we're focusing on" and said a launch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-reviewing-plans-to-relaunch-cadillac-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-reviewing-plans-to-relaunch-cadillac-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Killed Any Hopes Of A New 8 Series: 'Not Feasible']]></title><description><![CDATA[According to BMW, the Vision Alpina will take the place of the 8 Series in the lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-killed-any-hopes-of-a-new-8-series-not-feasible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-killed-any-hopes-of-a-new-8-series-not-feasible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Drops 8 Series As Alpina Vision Steps Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vision BMW Alpina hints at a future halo grand tourer as Neue Klasse priorities leave the 8 Series slot open for now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-drops-8-series-as-alpina-vision-steps-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-drops-8-series-as-alpina-vision-steps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Open-Top Ferrari 550 Restomod Has A V12 And Manual Gearbox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Touring Superleggera presents the Veloce12 Aperta, an exclusive restomod with a 5.5-liter V12 producing 530 hp and a manual transmission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-open-top-ferrari-550-restomod-has-a-v12-and-manual-gearbox/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-open-top-ferrari-550-restomod-has-a-v12-and-manual-gearbox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover Honors America 250 With 'From Sea To Sea' SV Trio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three SV Bespoke builds&mdash;Desert Ember, Summit Frost, and Ocean Crest&mdash;showcase Range Rover SV luxury tailored specifically for United States buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-honors-america-250-with-from-sea-to-sea-sv-trio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-honors-america-250-with-from-sea-to-sea-sv-trio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aion to Zenvo: Every new car coming to the UK in 2026 and 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is your handy guide to every new car coming in 2026, from sub-&pound;20k EVs to &pound;20m hypercarsThis year has already been one of the busiest yet for the car industry, with plenty of models &ndash; and entirely new brands &ndash; making their debuts.<br />
And the momentum will only keep rolling as 2027 approaches, bringing high-profile arrivals from all corners of the world.<br />
From the baby EVs that didn't seem possible only a few years ago to rip-snorting V8 supercars and VIP-hauling vans, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-to-zenvo-every-new-car-coming-to-the-uk-in-2026-and-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-to-zenvo-every-new-car-coming-to-the-uk-in-2026-and-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autobots, roll out - meet the androids changing car factories for good]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW last year used its Figure 02 robot to support the production of more than 30,000 X3sAutonomous features are turning cars into robots that nag you into paying attention, flash speed limit warnings and slam on the brakes if you&rsquo;re about to hit something.<br />
Fully autonomous taxis and delivery vehicles are on the way, and before long we may see fully autonomous private cars.<br />
On top of all that, the way cars are produced is also becoming increasingly robotic.<br />
Robots have been used to build ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/autobots-roll-out-meet-the-androids-changing-car-factories-for-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/autobots-roll-out-meet-the-androids-changing-car-factories-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavis Officially Buys Pep Boys For $700 Million, Putting 800 Stores Under One Roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Boys stays on storefronts while Mavis controls nearly 800 locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-officially-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-officially-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavis Buys Pep Boys For $700 Million, Putting 800 Stores Under One Roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Boys stays on storefronts while Mavis controls nearly 800 locations, raising questions about pricing, warranties, and service choice for drivers and small fleets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Buyers Are 'Very Happy' The New GT Is No Longer Electric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shocker: Lambo buyers want gas engines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-buyers-are-very-happy-the-new-gt-is-no-longer-electric/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-buyers-are-very-happy-the-new-gt-is-no-longer-electric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Owners Outraged After Spider-Man Ads Pop Into Dashboards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day clips appeared in BMW infotainment systems without opt-in, raising fresh concerns about in-car ads and driver privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-owners-outraged-after-spider-man-ads-pop-into-dashboards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-owners-outraged-after-spider-man-ads-pop-into-dashboards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis Finally Launches Its First Hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GV80 Hybrid is substantially more efficient and powerful than the gas model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-finally-launches-its-first-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-finally-launches-its-first-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long will the battery last in my electric car?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should you be worried about the battery life of an electric car? Not if you pay close attention to our guideFor many car owners, the electric car represents an entirely new way of driving and brings with it many queries and worries. One of the largest concerns is how long the battery life is on an electric car.<br />
You may well have read horror stories about electric car owners facing hefty bills for replacements or contemplating cutting their losses on cars&nbsp;that are&nbsp;otherwise worthless be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-long-will-the-battery-last-in-my-electric-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-long-will-the-battery-last-in-my-electric-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Temerario Tricolore Ignites Pebble Beach Paint Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temerario Tricolore pushes Lamborghini&rsquo;s Ad Personam program and hybrid V8 hardware to center stage beside the Revuelto SV and Urus SE Performante.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-temerario-tricolore-ignites-pebble-beach-paint-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-temerario-tricolore-ignites-pebble-beach-paint-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praga Bohema Smashes Pagani's Spa Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[On road-legal tires and in traffic, Praga Bohema clocks a 2:21.42 at Spa-Francorchamps, edging a long-standing Pagani Huayra BC benchmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/praga-bohema-smashes-paganis-spa-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/praga-bohema-smashes-paganis-spa-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Undecided Whether It Wants To Fake A Manual Or Not]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it hasn't ruled out bringing back a proper manual, cost concerns remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-undecided-whether-it-wants-to-fake-a-manual-or-not/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-undecided-whether-it-wants-to-fake-a-manual-or-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep's $80 Blackout Wrangler That Dares The Ford Bronco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built off the Jeep Wrangler Willys, the Smoky Mountain adds blackout styling and comfort gear for a modest premium over its off-road hardware twin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeeps-80-blackout-wrangler-that-dares-the-ford-bronco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeeps-80-blackout-wrangler-that-dares-the-ford-bronco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the new tests making ADAS systems you'll actually want to use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driver assistance systems annoy motorists on real roads, but testing body Thatcham Research is on the caseJust inches from the crash test mock-up of a compact SUV, the automatic emergency braking system (AEB) fitted to the Tesla Model Y that is travelling at 12kph towards it deploys, bringing the car to a dead stop.<br />
The test is repeated but now at 6kph. This time the AEB doesn't deploy, forcing driver Yousif Al-Ani, principal ADAS engineer at Thatcham Research, to apply the brakes instead.<br />
He no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-the-new-tests-making-adas-systems-youll-actually-want-to-use/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-the-new-tests-making-adas-systems-youll-actually-want-to-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes aims to stimulate luxury MPV market with plush new VLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxurious new electric MPV looks to find success where the previous EQV didn't &ndash; and London will be keyNext year&rsquo;s UK launch of the new Mercedes-Benz VLE will jump-start the&nbsp;market for&nbsp;high-end van-based people carriers from its current low base, predicts Mercedes&rsquo; head of vans in the UK.<br />
The VLE is based on Mercedes&rsquo; new electric VAN.EA platform and will be positioned as a much more premium proposition than the current Vito-based EQV and combustion-engine V-Cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-aims-to-stimulate-luxury-mpv-market-with-plush-new-vle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-aims-to-stimulate-luxury-mpv-market-with-plush-new-vle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Won't Let The Rotary Die. This Patent Could Make It More Efficient]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Mazda patent filing reveals an innovative exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for rotary engines. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-wont-let-the-rotary-die-this-patent-could-make-it-more-efficient/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-wont-let-the-rotary-die-this-patent-could-make-it-more-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geely Monjaro coming to UK as big PHEV family SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodiaq-sized SUV is the fourth UK model from Volvo parent's own brandChina's Geely will go after the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq with a big plug-in hybrid&nbsp;SUV called the Monjaro.<br />
Already on sale in the brand's home market as the Xingyue L, the Monjaro is a 4770mm-long crossover equipped with the same EM-i hybrid powertrain technology as the smaller Geely Starray.<br />
The SUV will go on sale in Egypt in August before "steadily expanding into global markets". A European debut is set to follow s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-monjaro-coming-to-uk-as-big-phev-family-suv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-monjaro-coming-to-uk-as-big-phev-family-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Approved New Efficiency Rules For Replacement Tires. Here's What It Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your replacement tires need to be as efficient as new-car tires, but there are a few loopholes for enthusiasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-approved-new-efficiency-rules-for-replacement-tires-heres-what-it-means/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-approved-new-efficiency-rules-for-replacement-tires-heres-what-it-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally: Skoda's New Sedan Has Messaging Rear Seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too bad the updated Slavia is only for the Indian market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-messaging-rear-seats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-messaging-rear-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally: Skoda's New Sedan Has Massaging Rear Seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too bad the updated Slavia is only for the Indian market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-massaging-rear-seats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-massaging-rear-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Pushes CX-30 Redesign To 2031]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mazda CX-30 stays on its 2019 platform until fiscal 2030, as tariffs and cost-cutting push the next-generation crossover further down the priority list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-pushes-cx-30-redesign-to-2031/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-pushes-cx-30-redesign-to-2031/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Crusader: This MG ZR rally car conquered Africa and won't quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[This MG ZR took part in the 10k-mile London to Cape Town rally in 2012 &ndash; fourteen years later it's still going strongAmong the assorted hatchbacks competing in his local rally, Edward Luxton's MG ZR is something of a celebrity. Fourteen years ago, it took part in the London to Cape Town Rally - 29 days of hard driving across some of the world's most unforgiving terrain. Prepared by Owen Turner of Complete Rally Services and crewed by Rachel Vestey and Suzy Harvey, it finished 28th out of 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cape-crusader-this-mg-zr-rally-car-conquered-africa-and-wont-quit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cape-crusader-this-mg-zr-rally-car-conquered-africa-and-wont-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Turns Back The Clock With Gorgeous Veyron Restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's old is new again in Molsheim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turns-back-the-clock-with-gorgeous-veyron-restoration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turns-back-the-clock-with-gorgeous-veyron-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers Snap Up All $2.5 Million Hennessey Blackbirds In Four Hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hennessey Blackbird sells all 71 analog, manual V8 grand tourers within hours of debut, with deliveries targeted to begin around 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-all-25-million-hennessey-blackbirds-in-four-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-all-25-million-hennessey-blackbirds-in-four-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers Snap Up $2.5 Million Hennessey Blackbird In Four Hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hennessey Blackbird sells all 71 analog, manual V8 grand tourers within hours of debut, with deliveries targeted to begin around 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-25-million-hennessey-blackbird-in-four-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-25-million-hennessey-blackbird-in-four-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Semi: 1073bhp, 325-mile electric lorry confirmed for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rival for the Mercedes eActros and MAN eTGX is bound for European roads following a faceliftThe Tesla Semi will be sold in Europe, almost a full decade after the electric lorry was first unveiled.&nbsp;<br />
The lorry &ndash; which was updated last year with fresh tech and a new look to bring it into line with the Model Y &ndash; will be presented at next month&rsquo;s IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany. Tesla said it will confirm European specifications and launch plans at the event.<br />
Tesla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-semi-1073bhp-325-mile-electric-lorry-confirmed-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-semi-1073bhp-325-mile-electric-lorry-confirmed-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Bronco Pickup Could Replace Ranger As Company Plans Big Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronco, Mustang and F-Series emerge as full families as Ford eyes a Bronco truck, hybrid and dedicated Michigan Assembly production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-company-plans-big-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-company-plans-big-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronco Pickup Could Replace Ranger As Ford Plans Big Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronco, Mustang and F-Series emerge as full families as Ford eyes a Bronco truck, hybrid and dedicated Michigan Assembly production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-ford-plans-big-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-ford-plans-big-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Car Market Slumps At Home As Exports Jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrinking demand in China and a surge of low-cost EV exports are forcing Toyota, Volkswagen and Detroit brands to rethink future lineups worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-car-market-slumps-at-home-as-exports-jump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-car-market-slumps-at-home-as-exports-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW X3 Recall: 13 SUVs Could Lose Steering, Check Your VIN Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal campaign 26V524000 targets 13 BMW X3 SUVs with a risky steering spindle connection and lays out free inspections and repairs for owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-recall-13-suvs-could-lose-steering-check-your-vin-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-recall-13-suvs-could-lose-steering-check-your-vin-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renault Refuses To Kill Physical Buttons, Even If They Cost More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French automaker sees hard keys as a 'founding principle.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-refuses-to-kill-physical-buttons-even-if-they-cost-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-refuses-to-kill-physical-buttons-even-if-they-cost-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover Built A One-Off SUV You Can’t Order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pebble Beach&rsquo;s one-off Range Rover SV Pearl Luster previews how SV Bespoke is shifting from regular options to ultra-rare, narrative-driven SUV commissions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-built-a-one-off-suv-you-cant-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-built-a-one-off-suv-you-cant-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Isn't Done With The M2 Yet. A New Version Is Allegedly Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a few ideas of what it could be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-isnt-done-with-the-m2-yet-a-new-version-is-allegedly-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-isnt-done-with-the-m2-yet-a-new-version-is-allegedly-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Just Raised Murano Prices As SV Base Trim Disappears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissan Murano SL now starts at $45,535 delivered as Dark Armor joins the three-trim lineup with blacked-out styling and added equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-just-raised-murano-prices-as-sv-base-trim-disappears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-just-raised-murano-prices-as-sv-base-trim-disappears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The BMW XM Is Reportedly Facing The Chopping Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munich&rsquo;s eccentric SUV is struggling, and its future looks increasingly uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-xm-is-reportedly-facing-the-chopping-block/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-xm-is-reportedly-facing-the-chopping-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10,000rpm, &pound;354k Ford Escort is a car 'nobody else could build']]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Motorworks is readying is official reimagining of the rally icon for early next yearBoreham Motorworks is putting the finishing touches to its &pound;354k Mk1 Ford Escort continuation ahead of deliveries starting early next year - and its creators pledge that the retro, sub-tonne two-door will be unlike anything else available at this price point.<br />
The Mk1 RS, having now been revealed in its final production form, is the first in a series of continuation cars created with the official ble]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/10000rpm-pound354k-ford-escort-is-a-car-nobody-else-could-build/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/10000rpm-pound354k-ford-escort-is-a-car-nobody-else-could-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese car makers take a fifth of the UK market – can they keep growing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affordable electrified vehicles power a huge surge in Chinese car sales, as legacy firms struggle to stay competitiveChinese brands accounted for almost a fifth of all UK registrations in July as newcomers Omoda-Jaecoo and BYD both celebrated their 100,000th UK sale in quick succession.<br />
A mix of keen prices, electrified drivetrains and high levels of standard kit are persuading more customers to make the jump, to the detriment of more established brands, which struggle to match them on costs.<br />
Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-take-a-fifth-of-the-uk-market-can-they-keep-growing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-take-a-fifth-of-the-uk-market-can-they-keep-growing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis GV90 revealed: Rolls-Royce rival is Europe's largest EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentayga-sized flagship kicks off brand's new era with huge battery, cinema screen and coach doorsGenesis has stepped up its assault on the luxury car market with the unveiling of a bold new flagship SUV in the mould of the Bentley Bentayga.<br />
The new GV90 is the production-ready version of the Neolun concept the brand revealed in 2024 and is larger and more luxurious than any model the company has yet launched.<br />
The SUV is the spearhead for a reinvention of the Hyundai-owned&nbsp;Genesis brand, as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-rolls-royce-rival-is-europes-largest-ev/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-rolls-royce-rival-is-europes-largest-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis GV90 revealed: Limo-SUV is Europe's largest electric car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentayga-sized flagship kicks off brand's new era with huge battery, cinema screen and coach doorsGenesis has stepped up its assault on the luxury car market with the unveiling of a bold new flagship SUV in the mould of the Bentley Bentayga.<br />
The new GV90 is the production-ready version of the Neolun concept the brand revealed in 2024 and is larger and more luxurious than any model the company has yet launched.<br />
The SUV is the spearhead for a reinvention of the Hyundai-owned&nbsp;Genesis brand, as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-limo-suv-is-europes-largest-electric-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-limo-suv-is-europes-largest-electric-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Genesis GV90 Debuts As A Flagship SUV With Coach Doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genesis' new flagship packs 657 horsepower, a 123.5-kWh battery, and an available four-seat interior with coach doors. It sounds fancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-genesis-gv90-debuts-as-a-flagship-suv-with-coach-doors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-genesis-gv90-debuts-as-a-flagship-suv-with-coach-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac Is Considering A V-Series.R Track Car For Customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cadillac will build it if there are enough customers. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-considering-a-v-seriesr-track-car-for-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-considering-a-v-seriesr-track-car-for-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis G90 Flagship Sedan Spied With New Face]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second-generation Genesis G90 is receiving a mid-cycle refresh that includes a redesigned exterior and revamped cabin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-spied-with-new-face/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-spied-with-new-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Grand Tour Is Here. Watch The First Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois take over the Amazon series with fast cars, wild challenges, and plenty of chaos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-grand-tour-is-here-watch-the-first-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-grand-tour-is-here-watch-the-first-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini's Hybrid Future Is Taking Shape, And One Country Could Have A Bigger Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada emerges as a key test bed for Lamborghini&rsquo;s hybrid Revuelto lineup and Urus SE as the brand reshapes its North American plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-hybrid-future-is-taking-shape-and-one-country-could-have-a-bigger-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-hybrid-future-is-taking-shape-and-one-country-could-have-a-bigger-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czinger Wants To Steal The Nürburgring Record From The Mercedes-AMG One]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21C has already topped Laguna Seca and COTA, and now the N&uuml;rburgring Nordschleife could be on its list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-wants-to-steal-the-nrburgring-record-from-the-mercedes-amg-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-wants-to-steal-the-nrburgring-record-from-the-mercedes-amg-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Explains Why It Ditched Buttons And Knobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[No, it apparently wasn't a cost-cutting decision. Yes, they're coming back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-explains-why-it-ditched-buttons-and-knobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-explains-why-it-ditched-buttons-and-knobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep Sends A Stock Gladiator Into The Brutal 2026 Rebelle Rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Factory-stock Desert Rated hardware turns the Jeep Gladiator Mojave into a real-world test bed across 1,500 miles of Rebelle Rally stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-sends-a-stock-gladiator-into-the-brutal-2026-rebelle-rally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-sends-a-stock-gladiator-into-the-brutal-2026-rebelle-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley’s New EV Uses 100% Merino Wool—Not Leather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley Torcal EV pairs 100-percent Merino wool upholstery with Ombre walnut veneer and recycled paper trim to push sustainable luxury beyond familiar synthetic cabins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-new-ev-uses-100-merino-woolnot-leather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-new-ev-uses-100-merino-woolnot-leather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Tesla Robotaxi Pushes Through Austin Bollards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin&rsquo;s Model Y Robotaxi drives through curbside bollards with riders aboard, spotlighting Tesla&rsquo;s unsupervised rollout and its recent impeccable safety rhetoric.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-tesla-robotaxi-pushes-through-austin-bollards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-tesla-robotaxi-pushes-through-austin-bollards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiat Topolino Is The Tiny EV Golf Courses Suddenly Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early US Fiat Topolino shipments target golf-cart-style buyers, using a 25-mile-per-hour low-speed setup for short local trips on select roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino-is-the-tiny-ev-golf-courses-suddenly-want/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino-is-the-tiny-ev-golf-courses-suddenly-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Recalls 27,720 Sedans For Driveshaft Problem, Rollaway Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of affected BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series sedans must check recall status, rely on the parking brake, and schedule free dealer repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-recalls-27720-sedans-for-driveshaft-problem-rollaway-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-recalls-27720-sedans-for-driveshaft-problem-rollaway-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Revuelto SV Price Confirmed From US Order Sheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US order sheet shows the Lamborghini Revuelto SV starts at $741,172 before carbon upgrades, Ad Personam choices, and track-focused options push it higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-price-confirmed-from-us-order-sheet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-price-confirmed-from-us-order-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Gives The Sentra A Better Gearbox For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The updated CVT isn't the only change brought by the new model year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-gives-the-sentra-a-better-gearbox-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-gives-the-sentra-a-better-gearbox-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo EX60 tested: why it's Volvo's best EV yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important new SUV introduces Brits to Swedish brand&rsquo;s latest EV technologyVolvo&rsquo;s EX60 has arrived in the UK, bringing a new electric platform, ultra-rapid charging and an enormous range of up to 503 miles. Headline-grabbing stuff, but this new electric SUV will also need to show considerable polish if it is to worry about the game-changing rivals from Germany.&nbsp;At the beginning of the year, the BMW iX3 made its main foes look like amateurs, but instead of having the premium med]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60-tested-why-its-volvos-best-ev-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60-tested-why-its-volvos-best-ev-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 2,500 Made: Toyota’s 60th-Anniversary Corolla Is A Hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited to 2,500 hybrid SE sedans for the US, the 2027 Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary Special Edition leans into efficiency, style, and heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-2500-made-toyotas-60th-anniversary-corolla-is-a-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-2500-made-toyotas-60th-anniversary-corolla-is-a-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bold new look for reinvented 2027 Hyundai Tucson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chunky new Art of Steel design language brings Hyundai's best-selling car into its fifth generationHyundai has reinvented its best-selling Tucson crossover with a bold new 4x4-inspired look for its fifth generation.<br />
Revealed overnight in Korea, the new Tucson is described as "bolder and more robust" than today's car, which is one of the most popular mid-sized SUVs on sale, ranking in the UK's top ten best-selling cars for the last four years in a row, and becoming the world's seventh best-sellin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bold-new-look-for-reinvented-2027-hyundai-tucson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bold-new-look-for-reinvented-2027-hyundai-tucson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincoln's G-Class Rival Could Launch In 2029 For Around $70,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dealers have been asking for a Bronco-based off-road luxury SUV, and they're apparently getting it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lincolns-g-class-rival-could-launch-in-2029-for-around-70000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lincolns-g-class-rival-could-launch-in-2029-for-around-70000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler Uses FML, STFU In New Pacifica Ads, Seriously?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler&rsquo;s 2027 Pacifica leans on reimagined NSFW acronyms to spotlight sliding doors, Stow &rsquo;n Go seating, and kid-focused tech as real family perks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-uses-fml-stfu-in-new-pacifica-ads-seriously/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-uses-fml-stfu-in-new-pacifica-ads-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysler Turned 'STFU' And 'FML' Into Minivan Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrysler&rsquo;s 2027 Pacifica leans on reimagined NSFW acronyms to spotlight sliding doors, Stow &rsquo;n Go seating, and kid-focused tech as real family perks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-turned-stfu-and-fml-into-minivan-marketing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-turned-stfu-and-fml-into-minivan-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK firm's self-driving lorry ditches cab for more capacity, less weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voltempo's coach-sized 'smart trailer', to be tested and built in UK, boosts capacity by 15%<br />
Electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is developing a cabless, autonomous rigid lorry that&rsquo;s 15.6m long,&nbsp;exceeding&nbsp;the current maximum length for a non-articulated lorry, which&nbsp;the company claims will maximise space and payload.<br />
The prototype aims to extend a rigid truck&rsquo;s proportions and capacity beyond the current maximums of 12m, 32 tonnes and four axles to 15.6m, 42 tonnes a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-firms-self-driving-lorry-ditches-cab-for-more-capacity-less-weight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-firms-self-driving-lorry-ditches-cab-for-more-capacity-less-weight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed With Massive Design Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget what you know about the Tucson because this next-generation model is totally different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-revealed-with-massive-design-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-revealed-with-massive-design-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Hyundai Tucson Goes Bigger And Boxier With Up To 288 HP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget what you know about the Tucson because this next-generation model is totally different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-goes-bigger-and-boxier-with-up-to-288-hp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-goes-bigger-and-boxier-with-up-to-288-hp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["You haven't seen the peak yet..." Gerry McGovern on life after JLR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: McGovern addresses "disinformation" around his exit from Gaydon, and maps out next stepsGerry McGovern is in his element, leaning back in a comfortable chair, clad in a characteristically colourful tailored blue jacket, holding forth on the minutiae of vehicle design and smiling a lot.<br />
It's as if nothing has changed since his Range Rover days. We're in a large meeting room with a bunch of late-build prototypes visible through the glass wall. Just down the hall is a big design studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-havent-seen-the-peak-yet-gerry-mcgovern-on-life-after-jlr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-havent-seen-the-peak-yet-gerry-mcgovern-on-life-after-jlr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong sales, high costs: Why BMW needs to rethink Mini's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford factory is key to Mini's image but also brings high costs<br />
As parent company BMW hits headwinds, Mini's resilience comes into questionAmid all the&nbsp;talk of cost-cutting on BMW's recent earnings call, there was a moment of awkwardness when one analyst asked whether the Mini brand should be given the chop: &ldquo;It looks to me that Mini is loss-making. Is that a brand BMW really needs long term?&rdquo;<br />
Unusually, the head of the brand was actually on the call. Stefan Richmann was fieldi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strong-sales-high-costs-why-bmw-needs-to-rethink-minis-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strong-sales-high-costs-why-bmw-needs-to-rethink-minis-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren's Manual Supercar Won't Define What Comes Next: 'It Is Not A Preview Of The Future']]></title><description><![CDATA[The McL 6GT revives one of Bruce McLaren&rsquo;s most ambitious ideas, but the company says its radical design won&rsquo;t shape future models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-wont-define-what-comes-next-it-is-not-a-preview-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-wont-define-what-comes-next-it-is-not-a-preview-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren's Manual Supercar Isn't A Preview Of The Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The McL 6GT revives one of Bruce McLaren&rsquo;s most ambitious ideas, but the company says its radical design won&rsquo;t shape future models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-isnt-a-preview-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-isnt-a-preview-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep Just Debuted The New Cherokee. But Another One Is Already On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Jeep Cherokee will enter production in late 2029 and ride on Stellantis&rsquo; new STLA One platform. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-just-debuted-the-new-cherokee-but-another-one-is-already-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-just-debuted-the-new-cherokee-but-another-one-is-already-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[850,000 Jeep, Ram, Dodge And Chrysler Vehicles Recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stellantis recall covers popular 2026 and 2027 Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler models, with a free over-the-air camera software update rolling out to owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/850000-jeep-ram-dodge-and-chrysler-vehicles-recalled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/850000-jeep-ram-dodge-and-chrysler-vehicles-recalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 100 Will Exist: Meet The Nürburgring-Born Porsche 911 GT3]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early tribute, since the anniversary is actually not until 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-will-exist-meet-the-nrburgring-born-porsche-911-gt3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-will-exist-meet-the-nrburgring-born-porsche-911-gt3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep your V12s - Porsche's Mezger flat six is my all-time favourite engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[You need only hear this legendary race-bred lump at full chat to be convincedFrom the likes of the 4.0-litre six that powers the 992 GT3 RS to the thunderous dirty dozen in the legendary 917, Porsche knows how to build a boxer engine.<br />
They're all brilliant in their own right, but for me the 'Mezger' flat sixes are the absolute cream of the horizontally-opposed crop - partly because of their outrageous performance but also because of the history behind them.<br />
Named after Hans Mezger (1929-2020), w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/keep-your-v12s-porsches-mezger-flat-six-is-my-all-time-favourite-engine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/keep-your-v12s-porsches-mezger-flat-six-is-my-all-time-favourite-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Mate Rimac Just Hint At A V16 Bugatti With A True Three-Pedal Manual?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rimac outlines how a potential manual V16 Bugatti could coexist with the dual-clutch Tourbillon while today&rsquo;s hypercar makers cautiously revisit three-pedal setups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-mate-rimac-just-hint-at-a-v16-bugatti-with-a-true-three-pedal-manual/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-mate-rimac-just-hint-at-a-v16-bugatti-with-a-true-three-pedal-manual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota GR GT Supercar For The US Is Already Sold Out On Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited to roughly 200 to 250 cars, Toyota GR GT allocation in the US is pre-assigned to known GR drivers to shut out speculators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-gr-gt-supercar-for-the-us-is-already-sold-out-on-purpose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-gr-gt-supercar-for-the-us-is-already-sold-out-on-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Toyota GR GT Will Be Hard To Get In America. And That's Exactly The Point (Update)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited to roughly 200 to 250 cars, Toyota GR GT allocation in the US is pre-assigned to known GR drivers to shut out speculators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-gr-gt-will-be-hard-to-get-in-america-and-thats-exactly-the-point-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-gr-gt-will-be-hard-to-get-in-america-and-thats-exactly-the-point-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad News: The Toyota GR GT Supercar Is Already Sold Out In The US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited to roughly 200 to 250 cars, Toyota GR GT allocation in the US is pre-assigned to known GR drivers to shut out speculators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bad-news-the-toyota-gr-gt-supercar-is-already-sold-out-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bad-news-the-toyota-gr-gt-supercar-is-already-sold-out-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government must ease electric car targets to protect UK automotive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissan's Sunderland factory is a key EV hub, but the current trading environment poses a threat<br />
Consultation on ZEV mandate will hear arguments from both sides, but the need for change is clear &ndash; and urgentMuch of the confusion that surrounds the controversy over whether or not the government should ease the terms of the ZEV mandate stems from the fact that the arguments are very convincing, and extremely well rehearsed, on either side.<br />
Car makers and importers cite several years of severe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/government-must-ease-electric-car-targets-to-protect-uk-automotive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/government-must-ease-electric-car-targets-to-protect-uk-automotive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Dead Yet: Audi Might Save Its Five-Cylinder Engine After All]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite looming Euro 7 regulations, Audi is fighting to keep the inline-five alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-dead-yet-audi-might-save-its-five-cylinder-engine-after-all/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-dead-yet-audi-might-save-its-five-cylinder-engine-after-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Bets Big On America As Its Top Supercar Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[New McLaren dealers and experience centers in key US cities aim to deepen brand loyalty, boost supercar sales, and support its wider recovery push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-bets-big-on-america-as-its-top-supercar-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-bets-big-on-america-as-its-top-supercar-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis Could Scrap Brampton Plant—2,200 Jobs At Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor describes verbal warnings about Brampton Assembly while Stellantis publicly stresses bargaining, capacity strategy, and future Jeep Compass production risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-could-scrap-brampton-plant2200-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-could-scrap-brampton-plant2200-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Man Who Designed The Ferrari Enzo Just Created His Own V12 Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The naturally aspirated engine is paired with a gated six-speed manual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-designed-the-ferrari-enzo-just-created-his-own-v12-supercar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-designed-the-ferrari-enzo-just-created-his-own-v12-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1963 Corvette Grand Sport Shatters Auction Record With $18.7M]]></title><description><![CDATA[RM Sotheby&rsquo;s Monterey sale of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport chassis 003 just reset values for blue-chip American racing cars worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1963 Corvette Grand Sport Shatters Auction Record With $18.7 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[RM Sotheby&rsquo;s Monterey sale of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport chassis 003 just reset values for blue-chip American racing cars worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Mercedes C-Class Doesn't Bring Back The AMG C63 V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes has a sound explanation for why the V8 isn't returning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-c-class-doesnt-bring-back-the-amg-c63-v8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-c-class-doesnt-bring-back-the-amg-c63-v8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch An EV SUV Drive Upside Down In 360° Tunnel Loop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voyah&rsquo;s electric Passion S used carefully chosen speed, steering angle, and tunnel radius to complete a 360-degree loop in a Wuhan test tunnel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-an-ev-suv-drive-upside-down-in-360-tunnel-loop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-an-ev-suv-drive-upside-down-in-360-tunnel-loop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda's Fictional Rotary Sports Car Is Returning With A Hardcore Version]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RX-Vision GT3 is getting the Evo treatment, but you'll only be able to drive it in Gran Turismo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-with-a-hardcore-version/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-with-a-hardcore-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda's Fictional Rotary Sports Car Is Returning For A Hardcore Version]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RX-Vision GT3 is getting the Evo treatment, but you'll only be able to drive it in Gran Turismo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-for-a-hardcore-version/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-for-a-hardcore-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Rooftop Edition Turns Its Signature Contrast Roof On Its Head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special Mini Rooftop Edition flips body and roof colors on Cooper S hatchbacks while tying into the brand&rsquo;s 2026 Icon Drops anniversary campaign in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-rooftop-edition-turns-its-signature-contrast-roof-on-its-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-rooftop-edition-turns-its-signature-contrast-roof-on-its-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift Hides A 255-HP Mild-Hybrid Surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Refreshed Mercedes C-Class boosts its combustion lineup with stronger hybrid tech, longer plug-in range, and a more digital, sensor-heavy cabin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-c-class-facelift-hides-a-255-hp-mild-hybrid-surprise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-c-class-facelift-hides-a-255-hp-mild-hybrid-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BYD designer Egger: Milan studio to help Denza chase Audi, BMW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese giant will use European base to deploy "new designs and innovation" against established brands<br />
BYD design chief Wolfgang Egger - previously of Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini - is going after his previous employers on their home soil with a new Europe-centric design approach for the Denza premium marque.<br />
The Chinese giant is ramping up operations at its new European headquarters in Milan, where a dedicated design facility will aim to bring all BYD cars into line with local tastes and ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-designer-egger-milan-studio-to-help-denza-chase-audi-bmw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-designer-egger-milan-studio-to-help-denza-chase-audi-bmw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LFP or NMC: How is my electric car's battery made - and do I care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind the acronyms lies a simple truth: all EV batteries work the same - but there are key differencesBy far the most&nbsp;most important part of any electric car&nbsp;is the battery. It&rsquo;s also one of the youngest technologies because, while first conceived in the 1800s, the first commercial lithium ion batteries were made by Sony in 1991.<br />
And another thing: we hear lots of confusing names for them, but how different are they? For instance, is a lithium-iron-phosphate battery a lithium io]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lfp-or-nmc-how-is-my-electric-cars-battery-made-and-do-i-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lfp-or-nmc-how-is-my-electric-cars-battery-made-and-do-i-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["It's so characteristic..." Audi mulls options for five-cylinder future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sport division is "well aware" of engine's significance and "evaluations are still running"Audi could keep its venerable five-cylinder turbo engine alive for another generation despite forthcoming emissions regulations threatening the existence of the unique motor configuration, which has featured in the brand's portfolio for 50 years.<br />
Audi introduced its first in-line five in 1976 for its flagship 100. It has kept a five-pot in its line-up ever since, deploying the arrangement in sporting legen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-so-characteristic-audi-mulls-options-for-five-cylinder-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-so-characteristic-audi-mulls-options-for-five-cylinder-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Hypercar Finally Hits The Track, And It Sounds Amazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ford Hypercar is currently being tested in Europe, and its hybrid V8 powertrain sounds awesome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford 's Hypercar Finally Hits The Track, And It Sounds Amazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ford Hypercar is currently being tested in Europe, and its hybrid V8 powertrain sounds awesome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-s-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-s-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota's Plug-In Hybrid Sales Are Exploding]]></title><description><![CDATA[More dealers have more PHEV products to sell, and the result is pent-up demand finally meeting supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-plug-in-hybrid-sales-are-exploding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-plug-in-hybrid-sales-are-exploding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monterey Car Week is over – but the car park is still full of amazing metal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyper-rare Ferraris and priceless Porsches abound as I take one last stroll around the world's classiest car park<br />
California&rsquo;s annual festival of expensive supercars, collectible classic sports cars and the super-wealthy owners of both &ndash; which has become known as Monterey Car Week, culminating in the Pebble Beach Concours d&rsquo;Elegance &ndash; just took place at Monterey&rsquo;s Pebble Beach golf resort.<br />
The concours itself was won by a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ and show debuts were giv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monterey Car Week is over - but the car park is still full of amazing metal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyper-rare Ferraris and priceless Porsches abound as I take one last stroll around the world's classiest car showCalifornia&rsquo;s annual festival of expensive supercars, collectible classic sports cars and the super-wealthy owners of both - which has become known as Monterey Car Week, culminating with the Pebble Beach Concours d&rsquo;Elegance - just ran at Monterey&rsquo;s Pebble Beach golf resort.<br />
The concours itself was won by a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ; and show debuts were given to the Gordon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for MOT test cap to be raised from £54.85 to £95]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOT test price cap has been unchanged since 2010, but garage industry says costs make it "unsustainable"UK garages are calling for the maximum cost of a car's MOT test to be raised by almost 75%, saying huge increases in their operating costs make the current amount "unsustainable".<br />
The current maximum cost for an annual MOT test, as imposed by the Department for Transport (DfT) in 2010, is &pound;54.85 - but the Independent Garage Association, which represents more than 4500 businesses across t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/calls-for-mot-test-cap-to-be-raised-from-5485-to-95/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/calls-for-mot-test-cap-to-be-raised-from-5485-to-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Mercedes Legends, One Epic Drive: 300 SLS Vs. SLR Stirling Moss]]></title><description><![CDATA[One was created twice, the other just 75 times. Driving both is among the rarest experiences an automotive journalist can have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-mercedes-legends-one-epic-drive-300-sls-vs-slr-stirling-moss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-mercedes-legends-one-epic-drive-300-sls-vs-slr-stirling-moss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini’s Next Cooper Might Switch To Rear-Wheel Drive—R50 Cues Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mini&rsquo;s next Cooper will blend 2001 R50-inspired proportions with a potential rear-drive Gen6 EV platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-next-cooper-might-switch-to-rear-wheel-driver50-cues-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-next-cooper-might-switch-to-rear-wheel-driver50-cues-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look – but drops diesel in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petrol, diesel and PHEV powertrains get more power as they are updated to meet Euro 7 emissions requirementsThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class lives on with petrol power after gaining revised engines to meet harsher emissions standards, as part of a refresh that also includes visual and tech updates.<br />
Described by Mercedes as a &ldquo;mini S-Class&rdquo;, it gets the three-pointed-star lights seen on the electric version of the C-Class, as well as additional lighting around its grille. However, the estate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-but-drops-diesel-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-but-drops-diesel-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look – and keeps diesel power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petrol, diesel and PHEVs powertrains get more power as they are updated to meet Euro 7 emissions requirementsThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class lives on with petrol and diesel power after gaining revised engines to meet harsher emissions standards as part of a refresh that also includes visual and tech updates.<br />
Described by Mercedes as a &ldquo;mini S-Class&rdquo;, it gets the three-pointed-star lights seen on the electric version of the C-Class, as well as additional lighting around its grille. However,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ice-mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-and-keeps-diesel-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ice-mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-and-keeps-diesel-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG GLC 53]]></title><description><![CDATA[Straight-six SUV aims to banish memory of four-cylinder plug-in hybridJust about anywhere must be up, you might well say, from where Mercedes&rsquo; mid-sized fast SUV - the Mercedes-AMG GLC - used to be. Along with the more prominent C63 super saloon, this was one of the AMGs in which Affalterbach so contentiously succeeded a burbling V8 with a highly-strung, plug-in hybrid four-pot back in 2023.The resulting GLC 63 S E Performance was certainly powerful on paper (671bhp). But, as far as exper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-glc-53/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-glc-53/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is The Billionaire Who Dropped $40 Million On Ferrari’s First EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herbie Wertheim&rsquo;s record $40 million bid for Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 turns the first electric halo car into an instant piece of Maranello lore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-billionaire-who-dropped-40-million-on-ferraris-first-ev/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-billionaire-who-dropped-40-million-on-ferraris-first-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelby Daytona Cobra Just Broke US Auction Record At $42.9 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gooding Christie&rsquo;s Pebble Beach sale turns the 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe into a new benchmark for American blue-chip racing legends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelby-daytona-cobra-just-broke-us-auction-record-at-429-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelby-daytona-cobra-just-broke-us-auction-record-at-429-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR Hands US Defender Production To Stellantis, Game Changer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender-branded models built in US Stellantis plants could cut tariff exposure and reshape Jaguar Land Rover&rsquo;s American lineup strategy over time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR Hands US Defender Production To Stellantis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender-branded models built in US Stellantis plants could cut tariff exposure and reshape Jaguar Land Rover&rsquo;s American lineup strategy over time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This McLaren F1 GTR Just Sold For A Record-Breaking $34.6 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chassis 10R&rsquo;s $34,655,000 RM Sotheby&rsquo;s result crowns it the priciest McLaren and British-built car ever sold at public auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mclaren-f1-gtr-just-sold-for-a-record-breaking-346-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mclaren-f1-gtr-just-sold-for-a-record-breaking-346-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An SUV you can buy with heart and head: get a Mazda CX-5 for £6k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mk2 CX-5 is a slick, premium alternative to German SUVs &ndash;&nbsp;and yours from just &pound;6000Mazda has sold more than five million CX-5s since its plush family crossover was launched in 2012 - and more than 100,000 of those went to UK buyers, the vast majority being the second-gen car that came here in 2017.<br />
This right-sized SUV has in fact accounted for 25% of Mazda sales. It's a car that does almost everything well, being comfortable, pleasant to drive, luxurious and economical-and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/an-suv-you-can-buy-with-heart-and-head-get-a-mazda-cx-5-for-6k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/an-suv-you-can-buy-with-heart-and-head-get-a-mazda-cx-5-for-6k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer Says Polestar Engineered US Sales Ban In $25M Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prestige Imports alleges Polestar used the Connected Vehicle Rule to shed franchise obligations while a federal ban reshapes its American sales footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25m-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25m-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer Says Polestar Engineered US Sales Ban In $25-Million Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prestige Imports alleges Polestar used the Connected Vehicle Rule to shed franchise obligations while a federal ban reshapes its American sales footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25-million-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25-million-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer Says Polestar Engineered US Sales Ban; $25M Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prestige Imports alleges Polestar used the Connected Vehicle Rule to shed franchise obligations while a federal ban reshapes its American sales footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-25m-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-25m-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari Luce Charity Car Sells For An Insane $40 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 becomes a one-off charity halo, sending every dollar to The Ferrari Foundation instead of signaling real-world EV pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-luce-charity-car-sells-for-an-insane-40-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-luce-charity-car-sells-for-an-insane-40-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Ioniq 3: Renault 5 rival to offer 208-mile range for £22k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small EV offers up to 309 miles of range and features 441 litres of boot spaceHyundai's new electric supermini, the Ioniq 3, will cost &pound;22,495 when it arrives in the UK in the coming weeks.<br />
It has been positioned to rival an array of electric hatches, from the small Renault 5 to the larger Volkswagen ID 3 &ndash; and at 4.15m long and 1.51m tall, it sits bang inbetween them.<br />
Its unusual shape is described by Hyundai as an &lsquo;aero-hatch&rsquo;, a sleek new form conceived with the goal o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-renault-5-rival-to-offer-208-mile-range-for-22k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-renault-5-rival-to-offer-208-mile-range-for-22k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Beast, Only 77 Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a hand-built 5.2-liter V12 biturbo and a 223-mph limiter, the Brabus Bodo Cabriolet turns its 77-unit run into a true halo spectacle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-bodo-cabriolet-1000-hp-open-top-beast-only-77-made/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-bodo-cabriolet-1000-hp-open-top-beast-only-77-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[55 electric cars tested: Exclusive real-world data reveals most efficient EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efficiency is becoming increasingly important as the EV conversation moves away from just range &ndash; but who's best?It&rsquo;s almost two years ago now that we gave the century-old Autocar road test its last major facelift. Our 2024 re-jig was significant for changes in many parts, but none more significant than to the road test itself, which we adjusted so it had more to say about electric cars and PHEVs, more scrutiny in the way it tested them and more flexibility to address the relevant fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/55-electric-cars-tested-exclusive-real-world-data-reveals-most-efficient-evs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/55-electric-cars-tested-exclusive-real-world-data-reveals-most-efficient-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover Defender Dakar: 626Hp Rally Beast You Can Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land Rover Defender Dakar blends D7X-R rally hardware, a 626-horsepower V8, and a focused 2+2 cabin into a limited-run, $170,000 street SUV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Rover Defender Dakar: 626 HP Rally Beast You Can Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Land Rover Defender Dakar blends D7X-R rally hardware, a 626-horsepower V8, and a focused 2+2 cabin into a limited-run, $170,000 street SUV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626-hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626-hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Mini Cooper to be inspired by 2001 'R50' &ndash; and could go RWD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autocar's artist impression showcases what a new Mini inspired by the 2001 car could look like<br />
Shift to BMW's Gen6 platform would be a landmark moment for the Mini; brand will choose "optimum" layoutMini has started work on the next-generation Cooper, which is due in the coming years bearing the most significant transformation since BMW took charge of the marque three decades ago: a shift from front- to rear-wheel drive.<br />
Bosses promise, however, that the new car will remain rigidly true to the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-mini-cooper-to-be-inspired-by-2001-r50-ndash-and-could-go-rwd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-mini-cooper-to-be-inspired-by-2001-r50-ndash-and-could-go-rwd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top of the Europa league: I've owned 14 examples of this rare Lotus]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Europa correctly? There's one man who knows them better than anyone elseIs John Rand the world's most dedicated Lotus Europa owner?<br />
He's owned 14 of them and loved each one. "My parents wouldn't buy one for me so I bought my own, my first one, for my 21st birthday in 1975," he says. "Mum and Dad were right to refuse me because I smashed it up the next day. I put it into a telegraph pole then had to learn how to work with fibreglass to repair it because I couldn't afford to have someone el]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-of-the-europa-league-ive-owned-14-examples-of-this-rare-lotus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-of-the-europa-league-ive-owned-14-examples-of-this-rare-lotus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse reveals methanol-powered range-extender for electric cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horse D20 uses clever motor tech and an extremely efficient methanol-burning engine to slash emissionsAlternative powertrain&nbsp;progress may have swung inexorably in favour of BEVs, but there's a big wide world out there where liquid fuels are still in demand.<br />
This month, Toyota, BMW and Repsol began a pilot scheme in Spain to demonstrate how existing vehicles can run exclusively on Repsol's fully renewable petrol, Nexa 95. Bosch is also a collaborator in the project, contributing its 'digital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/horse-reveals-methanol-powered-range-extender-for-electric-cars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/horse-reveals-methanol-powered-range-extender-for-electric-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Alpina did next: How Bovensiepen will keep building ultimate BMWs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW has taken control of Alpina, so what's next for the family that established the name?Andreas Bovensiepen sweeps into a deserted canteen at the Salzburgring, six minutes late for our interview. I'd planned to hit him with some pithy enquiry as to the emotional toll of flogging the company his father Burkard founded, but he triggers a vibe-shift.<br />
He reports, with some relish, that the Bovensiepen Zagato he's just leapt out of nailed 265kph on the back straight. This makes it as quick as the sl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-alpina-did-next-how-bovensiepen-will-keep-building-ultimate-bmws/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-alpina-did-next-how-bovensiepen-will-keep-building-ultimate-bmws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spyker Is Back: The 789-hp C8 Preliator XXV Makes Its Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The C8 Preliator XXV marks Spyker's return to powerful, wickedly styled machines, paying homage to the brand's aviation heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-is-back-the-789-hp-c8-preliator-xxv-makes-its-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-is-back-the-789-hp-c8-preliator-xxv-makes-its-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My ultra-efficient Leapmotor C10 has got me out of the slow lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Must you drive like a saint to get heavenly economy? This range-extender says notThere I was, cruising along the inside lane of the M4 at my usual circa-65mph, congratulating myself on the energy I was saving, when another Leapmotor C10, metallic green just like mine, steamed past in the overtaking lane, briskly dispatching all the quicker traffic as it went.<br />
It made me wonder what I was doing. I have been driving electric cars and plug-in hybrids most of the time for the past four years or so a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-ultra-efficient-leapmotor-c10-has-got-me-out-of-the-slow-lane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-ultra-efficient-leapmotor-c10-has-got-me-out-of-the-slow-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Murray S1 Is The Modern McLaren F1 We've Been Waiting For]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gordon Murray S1 turns the S1 LM into a lighter, cleaner V12 tourer with active aero, a six-speed manual, and production capped at 64 cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-s1-is-the-modern-mclaren-f1-weve-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-s1-is-the-modern-mclaren-f1-weve-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMA S1: The McLaren F1 Reborn With A 681 HP V12]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gordon Murray S1 turns the S1 LM into a lighter, cleaner V12 tourer with active aero, a six-speed manual, and production capped at 64 cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-with-a-681-hp-v12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-with-a-681-hp-v12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concours restorations? I prefer to save a banger on a budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barn find rescues are big business on Youtube - is it time to have a go at your own classic resurrection?The YouTube pros make it look so easy. One of my favourite channels is Vice Grip Garage, wherein charming Minnesotan mechanic Derek Bieri ventures into the undergrowth to extract long-forgotten classic cars, remove the rat nests, replace the requisite fuel lines and tyre stems and nurse them several hundred miles back to his ranch - often several decades since they last turned a wheel in ange]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/concours-restorations-i-prefer-to-save-a-banger-on-a-budget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/concours-restorations-i-prefer-to-save-a-banger-on-a-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Motor Museum confusion proves we need plain speaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conflicting comms and corporate jargon can miss the point and confuse the people who really careI didn't realise&nbsp;the National Motor Museum and the Beaulieu Estate were anything other than the same thing, and that was fine. In fact, I imagine that was part of the idea when the estate-owning Montagu family established a museum trust in 1972 to be responsible for the car collection housed there.<br />
This week we've learned they're not one and the same. Beaulieu doesn't own the National Motor Museu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-confusion-proves-we-need-plain-speaking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-confusion-proves-we-need-plain-speaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JCB Hydromax: inside the quest to set a 406mph hydrogen record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Green's run to a hydrogen land speed record looked easy &ndash;&nbsp;but things weren't nearly that simpleThe Bonneville Salt Flats were named to recognise explorer Benjamin Bonneville. But to the special, wonderful breed of individuals drawn to this quiet corner of Utah to drive extreme vehicles as fast as they possibly can in a straight line, it&rsquo;s simply known as The Salt.<br />
The definite article is used because The Salt isn&rsquo;t simply the remnants of a long-dried up lake.&nbsp;It&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-inside-the-quest-to-set-a-406mph-hydrogen-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-inside-the-quest-to-set-a-406mph-hydrogen-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want A One-Off Cayenne Or Panamera? Porsche Will Make It Happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not just the 911&mdash;Porsche tells Motor1 that Sonderwunsch is already working on bespoke four-door projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-one-off-cayenne-or-panamera-porsche-will-make-it-happen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-one-off-cayenne-or-panamera-porsche-will-make-it-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Will Build Any One-Off You Want, Even A Cayenne]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not just the 911&mdash;Porsche tells Motor1 that Sonderwunsch is already working on bespoke four-door projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-will-build-any-one-off-you-want-even-a-cayenne/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-will-build-any-one-off-you-want-even-a-cayenne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 GT3 Buyers Helped Convince Porsche To Give The Carrera S A Manual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche is seeing rising demand for the manual transmission from its online fans, customers, and dealers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/911-gt3-buyers-helped-convince-porsche-to-give-the-carrera-s-a-manual/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/911-gt3-buyers-helped-convince-porsche-to-give-the-carrera-s-a-manual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Make a Fiat Topolino Street Legal. Here’s How]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tiny two-seater can be used on public roads; it just needs some modifications first. And you won't have to pay extra for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-make-a-fiat-topolino-street-legal-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-make-a-fiat-topolino-street-legal-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMA S1: New Murray supercar is the McLaren F1 reborn for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toned-down take on S1 LM majors on long-distance refinement; keeps howling V12 and manual gearboxGordon Murray has revealed the S1 as a modern-day tribute to his seminal McLaren F1 supercar.<br />
The latest limited-run creation from Gordon Murray Automotive's Special Vehicles division is a "more touring-focused" take on the S1 LM revealed last year.<br />
While that car took inspiration from the Le Mans-winning F1 GTR, this new arrival is pitched as a follow-up to the 250mph F1 road car.&nbsp;<br />
As such, it&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-new-murray-supercar-is-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-new-murray-supercar-is-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender Dakar racer goes road-legal as 626bhp limited edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rally-raid weapon hits the road as an extreme four-seater with wild chassis tech &ndash; and Flight modeThe Defender Dakar racer is now available as a highly exclusive off-road supercar with a 626bhp V8, a desert-ready suspension package - and numberplates.<br />
The road-legal version of JLR's works Dakar Rally entry is an uprated version of the extreme Defender Octa, featuring a suite of upgrades used in the formidable D7X-R rally raider, which won the new Stock category of&nbsp;last year's event.<br />
P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/defender-dakar-racer-goes-road-legal-as-626bhp-limited-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/defender-dakar-racer-goes-road-legal-as-626bhp-limited-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slantnose Porsche 911 back as 691bhp supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive new Porsche Flachbau RS turns 911 GT2 RS into a very special tribute to a 1970s legendPorsche has paid tribute to its famed 'Moby Dick' 935/78 race car, giving the previous-generation 911 GT2 RS its signature slanted nose.<br />
The latest commission from the firm's Sonderwunsch (&lsquo;special request&rsquo;)&nbsp;division&nbsp;is a one-off created in collaboration with tuning and racing partner&nbsp;Manthey.<br />
It represents a dramatic transformation of the GT2 RS, which was already among the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slantnose-porsche-911-back-as-691bhp-supercar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slantnose-porsche-911-back-as-691bhp-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Revuelto SV Revealed: V12 Hybrid Tuned For Track Domination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamborghini Revuelto SV sharpens its hybrid V12 with revised aero, chassis tuning, and software changes aimed at higher cornering speeds on track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-revealed-v12-hybrid-tuned-for-track-domination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-revealed-v12-hybrid-tuned-for-track-domination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme new Lamborghini Revuelto SV storms in with 1051bhp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Veloce treatment turns V12 Lambo into a warp-speed track slayer with titanic powerThe new Revuelto SV brings even more firepower to Lamborghini's PHEV hypercar, and is the "essence of Lamborghini's DNA", according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann.<br />
Taking inspiration from its GT3 race cars, Lamborghini has transformed the Revuelto into its fifth Super Veloce model with a long list of upgrades that boost mechanical grip and downforce in addition to the extra power.<br />
At the car's heart is the same 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/extreme-new-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-storms-in-with-1051bhp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/extreme-new-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-storms-in-with-1051bhp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spyker returns with C8 supercar – and plans to finally finish SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[C8 Preliator XXV has 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that kicks out 800bhp, plus Coventry-built chassisDutch sports car maker Spyker is back after years in the woods, having revived its C8 supercar &ndash; and it plans to finish the development of its SUV, two decades after first showing a concept.<br />
Following bankruptcy and a long-running legal dispute, company co-founder Victor Muller reacquired the rights to the historic brand name in October 2025.<br />
This June, a large stake in Spyker&nbsp;was sold to Uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-returns-with-c8-supercar-and-plans-to-finally-finish-suv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-returns-with-c8-supercar-and-plans-to-finally-finish-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Turned The GT2 RS Into A Modern Slantnose. It Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-off was created through Porsche's Sonderwunsch program, and it sheds 70 pounds over the standard GT2 RS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-turned-the-gt2-rs-into-a-modern-slantnose-it-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-turned-the-gt2-rs-into-a-modern-slantnose-it-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Street-Legal Gunther Werks Race Car Starts At Over $1.0 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GXR-Evo is lightweight, powerful, and perfect for chasing lap times. Just 15 examples will be built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-street-legal-gunther-werks-race-car-starts-at-over-10-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-street-legal-gunther-werks-race-car-starts-at-over-10-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac's Wild New Concept Shows What's Next For V-Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The V-One concept shares its foundation with the V-Series.R race car and has an 830-horsepower hybrid V8 engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-wild-new-concept-shows-whats-next-for-v-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-wild-new-concept-shows-whats-next-for-v-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild new Aston Martin Valen is a V12 brute with 838bhp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanquish-based hyper-GT is priced from &pound;1.5m and offers almost unlimited personalisationAston Martin has transformed the Vanquish into a V12-engined hyper-GT called the Valen that has more power than any other front-engined road car on sale.<br />
The radical new Valen is the latest ultra-exclusive model from Aston Martin's Special Vehicles Operations division, which created the Vulcan track car, DBR22 speedster and the one-off Victor hypercar.<br />
The new hyper-GT packs the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-aston-martin-valen-is-a-v12-brute-with-838bhp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-aston-martin-valen-is-a-v12-brute-with-838bhp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RUF's New EHRA Is A 650-HP, Seven-Speed Manual Monster]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUF strikes again with a beautiful new performance car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-new-ehra-is-a-650-hp-seven-speed-manual-monster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-new-ehra-is-a-650-hp-seven-speed-manual-monster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin's Latest Special Supercar Is A V12 Villain]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 838 horsepower on tap, Aston Martin's Valen is the world's most powerful front-engine production car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-latest-special-supercar-is-a-v12-villain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-latest-special-supercar-is-a-v12-villain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren's manual revival shows the art of stick-shifting isn't dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Row-your-own sports cars are endangered, but they give so much more engagement than an autoThere is no longer any objective argument to be made for the manual gearbox or, by extension, against the automatic gearbox. Automatics, whether dual-clutch or of the conventional planetary type, are faster, smoother, more convenient and more efficient than the old-fashioned H-pattern transmission with a lever and a clutch pedal.<br />
This, then, is not an objective argument but an emotional one. I love a good]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-revival-shows-the-art-of-stick-shifting-isnt-dead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-revival-shows-the-art-of-stick-shifting-isnt-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes' New Black Series Will Use A Wild Flat-Plane V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series will use a new flat-plane-crank V8 and mirror the next GT3 racer while keeping the GT 63 Pro as flagship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-new-black-series-will-use-a-wild-flat-plane-v8/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-new-black-series-will-use-a-wild-flat-plane-v8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis' New Flagship SUV Will Be Big And Powerful]]></title><description><![CDATA[New rumors reveal the Genesis GV90 will have 666 horsepower and measure over just 17 feet long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-will-be-big-and-powerful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-will-be-big-and-powerful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prius Architect Hiroshi Okuda Dies At 93, Reshaped Toyota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiroshi Okuda&rsquo;s push for local production and early hybrid investment reshaped Toyota&rsquo;s strategy and helped make electrified drivetrains part of everyday driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prius-architect-hiroshi-okuda-dies-at-93-reshaped-toyota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prius-architect-hiroshi-okuda-dies-at-93-reshaped-toyota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZEV mandate consultation launched: review could soften electric car sales targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review will look at softening EV sales targets from 2027-2035 as industry argues they aren't achievableThe UK government has launched a&nbsp;review that will consider whether to soften the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)&nbsp;mandate targets for electric car sales from 2027 to 2035.<br />
It will look to consult with car makers, the wider industry and other stakeholders to reduce the proportion of EV sales that brands need&nbsp;to make between 2027 and 2035, at which point all new vehicles must be zero-em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-consultation-launched-review-could-soften-electric-car-sales-targets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-consultation-launched-review-could-soften-electric-car-sales-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Taycan to be discontinued by 2030, report claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of seminal electric saloon have faltered; replacement expected to join next-generation Panamera rangePorsche plans to discontinue the Taycan by no later than 2030, according to a report by German business magazine&nbsp;Wirtschaftswoche.<br />
Citing insider sources, the publication claims that Porsche originally considered relocating Taycan production from its Stuttgart plant to Leipzig, where capacity utilisation had been significantly lower than expected. An alternative option of an immediate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-taycan-to-be-discontinued-by-2030-report-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-taycan-to-be-discontinued-by-2030-report-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning new McL 6GT is first manual McLaren since the F1]]></title><description><![CDATA["Tactile, analogue and deeply mechanical": V8 tribute to Bruce McLaren enters production in 2028McLaren has revealed the new McL 6GT as a highly exclusive tribute to its first road car &ndash; and its first model with a manual gearbox since the F1.<br />
Shown as a concept in near-production-ready form at Monterey Car Week in California, the McL 6GT will go on sale in 2028 as a spiritual successor to the M6GT, the only road car built by company founder Bruce McLaren.<br />
The production car will be the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stunning-new-mcl-6gt-is-first-manual-mclaren-since-the-f1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stunning-new-mcl-6gt-is-first-manual-mclaren-since-the-f1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren's New Supercar Brings Back The Manual After 34 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The McL 6GT is just a concept, but it previews a manual production car for 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-new-supercar-brings-back-the-manual-after-34-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-new-supercar-brings-back-the-manual-after-34-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiesmann MF5 Tributo Returns, Could It Still Hide A BMW V10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiesmann MF5 Tributo revives the MF5 name at Pebble Beach, signaling a shift back to combustion power while key engine details remain unconfirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-tributo-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-tributo-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiesmann MF5 Returns, Could It Still Hide A BMW V10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiesmann MF5 Tributo revives the MF5 name at Pebble Beach, signaling a shift back to combustion power while key engine details remain unconfirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Most Sinister Mustang Loses Its Roof But Keeps The Supercharged V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible pairs the 795-horsepower 5.2-liter engine with a soft top and softer suspension tune.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-sinister-mustang-loses-its-roof-but-keeps-the-supercharged-v8/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-sinister-mustang-loses-its-roof-but-keeps-the-supercharged-v8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Mansory’s Extreme One-Off Bugatti Creations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two one-offs are intended for the Pebble Beach Concours d&rsquo;Elegance in California]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-mansorys-extreme-one-off-bugatti-creations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-mansorys-extreme-one-off-bugatti-creations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet The 1,600-HP Koenigsegg CCGT1: A Race Car In Disguise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swedish marque presents the CCGT1, a hypercar with a twin-turbo V8 engine, a sophisticated transmission, and wild aerodynamics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-1600-hp-koenigsegg-ccgt1-a-race-car-in-disguise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-1600-hp-koenigsegg-ccgt1-a-race-car-in-disguise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koenigsegg Race Car Returns In 70 Units With 1,600 hp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swedish marque presents the CCGT1, a hypercar with a twin-turbo V8 engine, a sophisticated transmission, and wild aerodynamics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/koenigsegg-race-car-returns-in-70-units-with-1600-hp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/koenigsegg-race-car-returns-in-70-units-with-1600-hp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Porsche Planning To Kill The Taycan By 2030?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche Taycan production is reportedly slated to end by 2030, while official comments only rule out a short-term discontinuation of the electric sedan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-porsche-planning-to-kill-the-taycan-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-porsche-planning-to-kill-the-taycan-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanzante’s 850-HP McLaren F1 Tribute Roars Into Monterey]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Monterey Car Week, the Lanzante 95-59 turns the McLaren 750S into a three-seat F1 homage with 850 horsepower and serious aero focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lanzantes-850-hp-mclaren-f1-tribute-roars-into-monterey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lanzantes-850-hp-mclaren-f1-tribute-roars-into-monterey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari SF90 reinvented as supercar of the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CZ26 special reinvents the PHEV supercar with cues inspired by '70s industrial designFerrari has reinvented the SF90 as the supercar of the future&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;and it could provide a hint at the brand&rsquo;s next styling direction.<br />
The new CZ26 represents a total transformation of the brand&rsquo;s previous plug-in-hybrid flagship, which has since been replaced by the 849 Testarossa. The new look was penned by Ferrari&rsquo;s design boss Flavio Manzoni, working with a special client ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-sf90-reinvented-as-supercar-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-sf90-reinvented-as-supercar-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford To End China-Built Lincolns For US By 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lincoln Nautilus moves from China to US production in 2030, raising fresh questions about which plants, models, and hybrid plans change next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-end-china-built-lincolns-for-us-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-end-china-built-lincolns-for-us-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucid Gravity GT-S revealed: A seven-seater with 911 GT3 RS pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme new version of Lucid's big SUV picks up the flame from Tesla Model X PlaidAmerican EV firm Lucid has cranked up its Gravity SUV to 1070bhp, creating a seven-seater that can keep up with most full-blown supercars.<br />
The new Lucid Gravity GT-S, revealed today at Monterey Car Week, follows a similar recipe to the warp-speed Sapphire version of the Lucid Air saloon, and is said to "demonstrate how Lucid continues to expand the boundaries of what a luxury electric vehicle can be".<br />
With a 0-60mp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-gravity-gt-s-revealed-a-seven-seater-with-911-gt3-rs-pace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-gravity-gt-s-revealed-a-seven-seater-with-911-gt3-rs-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Czinger 21C Spyder Has 1,250 HP And Very Clever Brakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Czinger 21C Spyder is a $2.75-million, open-top hybrid hypercar that generates 3,267 pounds of downforce at 150 mph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-czinger-21c-spyder-has-1250-hp-and-very-clever-brakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-czinger-21c-spyder-has-1250-hp-and-very-clever-brakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czinger 21C Spyder: extreme drop-top is 1250bhp hybrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[New convertible version of supercar can out-accelerate Bugatti Mistral and brings braking innovationAmerican firm Czinger has removed&nbsp;the roof from its 1250bhp tandem-seat hypercar &ndash; which can outsprint a Bugatti.<br />
It claims the 21C&nbsp;Spyder generates the most downforce of any open-top road car, producing 1482kg at 150mph &ndash; or 1500kg with the roof panel in place.<br />
The V8 hybrid is even&nbsp;quicker in a straight line than the Bugatti Mistral, taking 1.9sec to hit 62mph from res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-21c-spyder-extreme-drop-top-is-1250bhp-hybrid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-21c-spyder-extreme-drop-top-is-1250bhp-hybrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family car or luxury saloon? A bargain BMW 7 Series does it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could bag a used BMW limo for just a bit more cash than an equivalent 3 Series. No brainer, right?Hunting for a decent used BMW with proper luxury credentials? Chances are you're only considering a 3 Series or 5 Series, but what if we told you that you could step up to a 7 Series for only a little extra cash?<br />
A 3 Series or 5 Series estate won't cost much less than a comparable 7 Series saloon: a 2018 730d with 52,000 miles is stonking value at &pound;20k, for example, while a 530d of similar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/family-car-or-luxury-saloon-a-bargain-bmw-7-series-does-it-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/family-car-or-luxury-saloon-a-bargain-bmw-7-series-does-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,070-HP Lucid Gravity GT-S Turns Family SUV Into Rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lucid Gravity GT-S delivers 1,070 horsepower, three-row seating, and U.S. pricing from $125,900 before options, taxes, and destination charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1070-hp-lucid-gravity-gt-s-turns-family-suv-into-rocket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1070-hp-lucid-gravity-gt-s-turns-family-suv-into-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MG 4 Urban road test: A Golf-sized EV for Polo money]]></title><description><![CDATA[MG switches to a next-gen front-drive platform for its latest value EVIt might have been wild, unfenced territory to begin with, but manufacturers of electric cars are slowly converging on certain important conventions. Having experimented here and there, they are now tacitly agreeing what the best routes are towards efficiency, drivability, driver appeal and more in a modern electric passenger car.Fundamental drive layout is one area where difference still exists, however. Some brands started]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban-road-test-a-golf-sized-ev-for-polo-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban-road-test-a-golf-sized-ev-for-polo-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MG 4 Urban]]></title><description><![CDATA[MG switches to a next-gen front-drive platform for its latest value EVIt might have been wild, unfenced territory to begin with, but manufacturers of electric cars are slowly converging on certain important conventions. Having experimented here and there, they are now tacitly agreeing what the best routes are towards efficiency, drivability, driver appeal and more in a modern electric passenger car.Fundamental drive layout is one area where difference still exists, however. Some brands started]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari CZ26 One-Off Turns SF90 Into A Radical Two-Box Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built for a single US buyer, the Ferrari CZ26 reshapes the SF90 Stradale with bespoke bodywork, aero tweaks, and a reimagined cockpit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-cz26-one-off-turns-sf90-into-a-radical-two-box-supercar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-cz26-one-off-turns-sf90-into-a-radical-two-box-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Won't Stop Building V8s, But A New C63 May Not Happen&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz's head of product management thinks the V8 will be around for another decade. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-wont-stop-building-v8s-but-a-new-c63-may-not-happennbspnbsp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-wont-stop-building-v8s-but-a-new-c63-may-not-happennbspnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi’s Sales Are Struggling. New SUVs Could Be the Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The automaker has seen low sales for the last two years. A lineup of fresh SUV options could help turn that all around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-sales-are-struggling-new-suvs-could-be-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-sales-are-struggling-new-suvs-could-be-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acura's New Sports Car Concept Won't Reach Production. But Its Gorgeous Design Will]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nexera introduces Acura&rsquo;s next-gen design language, including a new lighting signature headed for future production models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acuras-new-sports-car-concept-wont-reach-production-but-its-gorgeous-design-will/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acuras-new-sports-car-concept-wont-reach-production-but-its-gorgeous-design-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari Files 'LC67' Trademark. Is Another Special Model Coming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrari LC67 appears across cars, parts, apparel, and digital assets, signaling broad brand protection instead of a guaranteed future production model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-files-lc67-trademark-is-another-special-model-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-files-lc67-trademark-is-another-special-model-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Heard You: The Manual 911 Carrera S Is Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North America-exclusive 911 Carrera S packs six gears, 473 horsepower, and loads of features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-heard-you-the-manual-911-carrera-s-is-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-heard-you-the-manual-911-carrera-s-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Rivian R1S Finally Gets Its 'Most Requested' Interior Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Rivian R1 also has a simplified trim lineup while the starting price is unchanged for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-rivian-r1s-finally-gets-its-most-requested-interior-feature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-rivian-r1s-finally-gets-its-most-requested-interior-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: Why Gerry McGovern left JLR, and what he's doing next]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGovern joins the Autocar podcast to set the record straight on leaving JLR &ndash; and tell us what comes nextGerry McGovern has spoken exclusively to Autocar for the first time about his shock departure from&nbsp;JLR&nbsp;&ndash; and pledged to return to car design in the future.<br />
In his 24-year stint at the British firm, during which he rose to the role of chief creative officer, McGovern led the design of the reborn Defender&nbsp;and several generations of Range Rover and Discovery models. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-why-gerry-mcgovern-left-jlr-and-what-hes-doing-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-why-gerry-mcgovern-left-jlr-and-what-hes-doing-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan's Smallest SUV Gets A Rugged-ish Makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Say Kicks Rock Creek three times as fast as you can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-smallest-suv-gets-a-rugged-ish-makeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-smallest-suv-gets-a-rugged-ish-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Camouflaged Prototype Could Be Hiding Porsche's Next Gas-Powered SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strange Audi Q5 with enlarged wheel arches has been spotted. Is it the first clue about the successor to the gas Macan?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-camouflaged-prototype-could-be-hiding-porsches-next-gas-powered-suv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-camouflaged-prototype-could-be-hiding-porsches-next-gas-powered-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karma's New $140,000 Hybrid Grand Tourer Packs 566 Horsepower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Karma Gyesera Grand Coupe arrives as the brand&rsquo;s first next-generation Hybrid EREV, joined by the Amaris GT and Kaveya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/karmas-new-140000-hybrid-grand-tourer-packs-566-horsepower/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/karmas-new-140000-hybrid-grand-tourer-packs-566-horsepower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where should I charge my electric car? We tried UK's top 10 fast chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are EV charging sites really like? We test some of the best to find your next pit stopThere are more than 30,000&nbsp;rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers in the UK, across more than 7000 locations.<br />
Capable of delivering up to 480kW of power, they're key to the uptake of electric cars, but what are they like to use?<br />
To find out, I visited 10 charging stations, a mix of large 'hubs' near major routes and one or two smaller ones, whose operators tend to favour more local sites. I wanted to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/where-should-i-charge-my-electric-car-we-tried-uks-top-10-fast-chargers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/where-should-i-charge-my-electric-car-we-tried-uks-top-10-fast-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corvette That Bedeviled Shelby's Cobras Could Fetch $13 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zora Arkus-Duntov&rsquo;s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport shed about 1,300 pounds and earned its Snake Eater nickname by outrunning Shelby&rsquo;s Cobras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/corvette-that-bedeviled-shelbys-cobras-could-fetch-13-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/corvette-that-bedeviled-shelbys-cobras-could-fetch-13-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 205 GTi survived 10 years outside – but what do we do with it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It cost &pound;150 and spent a decade in the elements; now it's time to decide this iconic hot hatch's futureWhen you&rsquo;ve left a car under a sheet on a driveway for a decade, you will probably&nbsp;assume that peeling back the cover will reveal an unsalvageable heap of metal.&nbsp;<br />
Happily, this wasn&rsquo;t the case last weekend when my dad and I uncovered his cherished Peugeot 205 GTi, parked outside a friendly neighbour&rsquo;s house since 2016.<br />
He bought it back in 2003 for the grand su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/our-205-gti-survived-10-years-outside-but-what-do-we-do-with-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/our-205-gti-survived-10-years-outside-but-what-do-we-do-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaulieu exclusive: Funding feud behind National Motor Museum exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Motor Museum eyes move to better-placed site before 2030 amid row over future at Montagu estateThe future of one of Britain&rsquo;s best-known motoring attractions has been thrown into uncertainty after the National Motor Museum announced plans to leave its long-time home at Beaulieu, with behind-the-scenes tensions over funding, governance and the museum&rsquo;s long-term future&nbsp;emerging.<br />
The National Motor Museum Trust this week confirmed it has begun searching for a new home as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-exclusive-funding-feud-behind-national-motor-museum-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-exclusive-funding-feud-behind-national-motor-museum-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Wheels’ Ferrari F40 RLC Drop Lands August 18 With Tight Limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hot Wheels RLC Ferrari F40 launches August 18, 2026 with strict member access, tight order caps, and a long shipping delay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hot-wheels-ferrari-f40-rlc-drop-lands-august-18-with-tight-limits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hot-wheels-ferrari-f40-rlc-drop-lands-august-18-with-tight-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked Patent Images Expose Lamborghini Revuelto SV’s Aggressive Aero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patent drawings reveal the Lamborghini Revuelto SV&rsquo;s new aero package, fixed rear wing, and track-focused details ahead of its Monterey Car Week debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaked-patent-images-expose-lamborghini-revuelto-svs-aggressive-aero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaked-patent-images-expose-lamborghini-revuelto-svs-aggressive-aero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevrolet's 99% Sales Collapse Ends China Retail Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM keeps Chinese plants running for export while Chevrolet ends local retail sales, reshaping the brand&rsquo;s footprint and long-term strategy in the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolets-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolets-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevrolet 99% Sales Collapse Ends China Retail Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM keeps Chinese plants running for export while Chevrolet ends local retail sales, reshaping the brand&rsquo;s footprint and long-term strategy in the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolet-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolet-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why factory robots can't completely replace humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rear axles are one of the most complex assemblies in a Porsche &ndash; and still require a human touchHow cars are assembled may not be the first thing that springs to mind when entering a car showroom but it might further down the line if unreliability strikes.<br />
Robots have played a part in production since the early 1970s and ad agency Collett Dickenson Pearce broke new ground in the UK in 1979 with what became a famous TV commercial for the Fiat Strada, rejoicing in the tagline: 'Handbuilt by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-factory-robots-cant-completely-replace-humans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-factory-robots-cant-completely-replace-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British firm WEVC to build car and van at new factory in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornish firm's innovative PACES platform to underpin pair of Qatar-bound EVs, developed in UKWatt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), winner of Autocar&rsquo;s 2026&nbsp;Innovation Award, has struck a deal with JTA, a major Qatari-based investor, to build two models&nbsp;in Qatar&rsquo;s first dedicated EV manufacturing plant.<br />
The new factory will initially build a new passenger car and a medium-sized delivery van&nbsp;along the lines of WEVC&rsquo;s own recently developed eCV1. It is expected to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-wevc-to-build-car-and-van-at-new-factory-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-wevc-to-build-car-and-van-at-new-factory-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Vuitton And Singer Built Two Insanely Exclusive Porsche 911s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer Reimagined by Singer models pair bespoke Porsche 911 builds with Louis Vuitton leather cabins, matching luggage, and carefully themed lifestyle accessories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/louis-vuitton-and-singer-built-two-insanely-exclusive-porsche-911s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/louis-vuitton-and-singer-built-two-insanely-exclusive-porsche-911s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Built The Nuvolari Prototype In Just 405 Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi Nuvolari pairs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors and a 7.3 kilowatt-hour battery in a 405-day halo program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-built-the-nuvolari-prototype-in-just-405-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-built-the-nuvolari-prototype-in-just-405-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best estate cars 2026 – driven, rated and ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our list of the very best load-lugging wagons you can buy new today, with something to suit all budgetsSeven of the 10 best-selling cars in the UK&nbsp;are SUVs, and their dominance over the UK car buying public only looks set to continue.&nbsp;<br />
But what if there was an alternative that meant you didn't have to bow down to current automotive trends &ndash;&nbsp;another type of car that offered the same level of versatility and family capability?<br />
Step forward the estate car. While their popularit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-estate-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-estate-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG priming "insane" new AMG GT Black Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes CEO offers his guarantees that Autocar readers will love new hardcore V8 AMGThe forthcoming Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series will offer "insane" performance, according to Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola K&auml;llenius - who has given his personal guarantee that Autocar readers will love it.<br />
Due to be revealed next year before going on sale in 2028, the new supercar is a road-legal twin of the next-generation Mercedes-AMG GT3 racer, likely to be powered by a highly tuned version of the firm's new flat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-priming-insane-new-amg-gt-black-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-priming-insane-new-amg-gt-black-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Used Cars Under $20,000 Are Disappearing. And The Numbers Are Brutal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study finds that shoppers now have to look at much older vehicles to find the same kind of deals that were common in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-cars-under-20000-are-disappearing-and-the-numbers-are-brutal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-cars-under-20000-are-disappearing-and-the-numbers-are-brutal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Kia EV3 Is One Of America's Cheapest EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new EV3 starts at $31,385 with destination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-kia-ev3-is-one-of-americas-cheapest-evs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-kia-ev3-is-one-of-americas-cheapest-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren Teases Its First Manual Supercar In Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new supercar appears to take design inspiration from the McLaren M6GT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-teases-its-first-manual-supercar-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-teases-its-first-manual-supercar-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac Celestiq Goes Dark With A Stealthy One-Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-off Celestiq gets a darker exterior, Jade accents, and a monochromatic cabin ahead of its Monterey Car Week debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-celestiq-goes-dark-with-a-stealthy-one-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-celestiq-goes-dark-with-a-stealthy-one-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Of Europe's Most Popular Camper Vans Gets A Major Redesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Adria Twin gets more light, a new interior, modern technology, and the new White Edition 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-europes-most-popular-camper-vans-gets-a-major-redesign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-europes-most-popular-camper-vans-gets-a-major-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adria Twin: Iconic Camper Van Completely Redesigned]]></title><description><![CDATA[More light, a new interior, modern technology, and the new White Edition 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/adria-twin-iconic-camper-van-completely-redesigned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/adria-twin-iconic-camper-van-completely-redesigned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Will Sell You Its Actual Race Cars, Then Restore Them For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever wanted to own a Le Mans-winning Honda race car, this is your chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-sell-you-its-actual-race-cars-then-restore-them-for-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-sell-you-its-actual-race-cars-then-restore-them-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaulieu to keep motoring focus after National Motor Museum leaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many vehicles and artefacts to leave Montagu estate &ndash; and its monorail&nbsp;&ndash; in 2030, but museum won't closeThe National Motor Museum is searching for a new home after 60 years in the grounds of the Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire - but the site itself will continue to operate as a motoring museum.<br />
The National Motor Museum Trust has announced that it will not renew its lease at the site when it comes to the end of its 60-year term in the coming years and has begun the hunt for a new s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-to-keep-motoring-focus-after-national-motor-museum-leaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-to-keep-motoring-focus-after-national-motor-museum-leaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[V8 Is Back: Ford F-150 Adds More V8 Options For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Ranch and Platinum trims regain 5.0-liter V8 options as a new 3.0-liter EcoBoost becomes the standard 2027 Ford F-150 engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/v8-is-back-ford-f-150-adds-more-v8-options-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/v8-is-back-ford-f-150-adds-more-v8-options-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners Trapped After Toyota, Lexus 12-Volt Battery Failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of Lexus LBX, Toyota Yaris Cross, and other hybrids in the UK face repeated 12-volt failures that can disable smart entry and electric door releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-trapped-after-toyota-lexus-12-volt-battery-failures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-trapped-after-toyota-lexus-12-volt-battery-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brabus Is Bringing A 1,000-HP Roofless Beast To Pebble Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monterey Car Week visitors can catch the Brabus Bodo roadster&rsquo;s public debut on August 14 alongside the existing Hyper-GT coupe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-is-bringing-a-1000-hp-roofless-beast-to-pebble-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-is-bringing-a-1000-hp-roofless-beast-to-pebble-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Scott Speed Set Mount Washington Record In Subaru WRX Project Midnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subaru WRX Project Midnight and Scott Speed shaved 16.688 seconds off the Mount Washington hillclimb mark on the fully paved 7.6-mile course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-scott-speed-set-mount-washington-record-in-subaru-wrx-project-midnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-scott-speed-set-mount-washington-record-in-subaru-wrx-project-midnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar’s New Type 01 Has A Very Different Idea Of What A Luxury Interior Should Be]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Type 01 reveals a four-seat GT cabin with a bold central spine, hidden-on-demand tech, and materials inspired by travertine stone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-new-type-01-has-a-very-different-idea-of-what-a-luxury-interior-should-be/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-new-type-01-has-a-very-different-idea-of-what-a-luxury-interior-should-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Type 01 Interior Revealed With Bold Four-Seat Layout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Type 01 reveals a four-seat GT cabin with a bold central spine, hidden-on-demand tech, and materials inspired by travertine stone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-with-bold-four-seat-layout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-with-bold-four-seat-layout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't car firms racing to break the electric land speed record?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The JCB Hydromax shows the publicity gains of chasing a land speed record &ndash;&nbsp;and manufacturers should take noteGetting to spend a few days on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah watching Andy Green and the JCB Hydromax team set a new 406.320mph land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle was a real privilege &ndash; and it provided plenty of takeaways.<br />
First, land speed records are incredibly cool, one of the few areas of motorsport that isn&rsquo;t overburdened by regulations and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-arent-car-firms-racing-to-break-the-electric-land-speed-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-arent-car-firms-racing-to-break-the-electric-land-speed-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla’s Robotaxi Just Put Starlink Inside Its Roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starlink hardware molded into the Tesla Cybercab&rsquo;s roof shows how satellite links can back up 5G and LTE for driverless fleet and passenger connectivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-robotaxi-just-put-starlink-inside-its-roof/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-robotaxi-just-put-starlink-inside-its-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Maps Out Monterey Car Week With New Stazione Remota Hideout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stazione Remota joins the Home of Bentley, The Quail and Pebble Beach as the brand stacks eight appearances across Monterey Car Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-maps-out-monterey-car-week-with-new-stazione-remota-hideout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-maps-out-monterey-car-week-with-new-stazione-remota-hideout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Motor Museum hunts new home after 60 years at Beaulieu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensive collection of vehicles and artefacts to leave Montagu estate &ndash; and its monorail&nbsp;&ndash; in coming yearsThe National Motor Museum is searching for a new home after 60 years in the grounds of the Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire.<br />
The National Motor Museum Trust has announced that it will not renew its lease at the site when it comes to the end of its 60-year term in the coming years, and has begun the hunt for a new site for its collection.<br />
The Trust, founded in 1970 to take over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-hunts-new-home-after-60-years-at-beaulieu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-hunts-new-home-after-60-years-at-beaulieu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James’ Personalized Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Headlines Pebble Beach Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pebble Beach Automotive Week 2026 puts Mercedes-Benz center stage as it links 140 years of classics with modern halo cars and a celebrity-spec Maybach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lebron-james-personalized-mercedes-maybach-s-680-headlines-pebble-beach-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lebron-james-personalized-mercedes-maybach-s-680-headlines-pebble-beach-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin's cars are the best yet - why aren't its finances?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers are paying more for cars but the debt keeps piling higher, forcing drastic actionAston Martin has often been in the news for the wrong reasons in recent years, and this time it&rsquo;s for the secretive terms of a fresh &pound;550 million loan that gives special rights to the new lenders not available to those already on the hook for the firm&rsquo;s &pound;1.5 billion debt pile.<br />
How is Aston Martin&nbsp;not able to escape the debt doom loop? Its current cars are acknowledged to be som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-cars-are-the-best-yet-why-arent-its-finances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-cars-are-the-best-yet-why-arent-its-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrogen JCB Hydromax Rockets To 406.320 MPH World Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[JCB Hydromax hits a 406.320 mph FIA flying kilometer average at Bonneville, eclipsing past hydrogen, diesel, and fuel cell benchmarks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-rockets-to-406320-mph-world-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-rockets-to-406320-mph-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrogen JCB Hydromax Crushes FIA World Record With 406.320 MPH]]></title><description><![CDATA[JCB Hydromax hits a 406.320 mph FIA flying kilometer average at Bonneville, eclipsing past hydrogen, diesel, and fuel cell benchmarks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-crushes-fia-world-record-with-406320-mph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-crushes-fia-world-record-with-406320-mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gerry McGovern exclusive: Ex-JLR designer plans return to cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGovern joins the Autocar podcast to set the record straight on leaving JLR &ndash; and tell us what comes nextGerry McGovern has spoken exclusively to Autocar for the first time about his shock departure from&nbsp;JLR&nbsp;&ndash; and pledged to return to car design in the future.<br />
In his 24-year stint at the British firm, during which he rose to the role of chief creative officer, McGovern led the design of the reborn Defender&nbsp;and several generations of Range Rover and Discovery models. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gerry-mcgovern-exclusive-ex-jlr-designer-plans-return-to-cars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gerry-mcgovern-exclusive-ex-jlr-designer-plans-return-to-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall Astra Electric Sports Tourer review: more range for UK stalwart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quiet British success story continues with a fresh look and bigger battery for EV versionThe Vauxhall Astra is one of the UK&rsquo;s best-selling cars of recent years, racking up more than three million sales across 46 years and eight generations. Yet it often feels a bit underappreciated. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine the Astra&rsquo;s demise would garner the same coverage granted that of its shorter-lived rival, the Ford Focus.But it should be celebrated, because this longtime Volkswagen Golf ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer-review-more-range-for-uk-stalwart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer-review-more-range-for-uk-stalwart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall Astra Electric Sports Tourer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quiet British success story continues with a fresh look and bigger battery for EV versionThe Vauxhall Astra is one of the UK&rsquo;s best-selling cars of recent years, racking up more than three million sales across 46 years and eight generations. Yet it often feels a bit underappreciated. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine the Astra&rsquo;s demise would garner the same coverage granted that of its shorter-lived rival, the Ford Focus.But it should be celebrated, because this longtime Volkswagen Golf ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall Astra driven: is the PHEV the pick of the line-up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plug-in hybrid version of British family stalwart gets a fresh look and a longer electric-only rangeWhen price is largely removed as a factor, choosing a powertrain becomes a matter of personal preference and use case &ndash; putting the power in the buyer's hands.That's what Vauxhall has done with the revamped Astra for this mid-life facelift: the hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions of the Volkswagen Golf rival all start at the same price, regardless whether you choose the hatchback o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-driven-is-the-phev-the-pick-of-the-line-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-driven-is-the-phev-the-pick-of-the-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar's next-gen interior stays true to 'copy nothing' promise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classy, richly-appointed interior is a statement for the brand, showcasing a new take on luxuryThe arrival of the new Jaguar Type 01 interior pictures created one of those &lsquo;everyone around the laptop&rsquo; moments in the office to have a look when they landed.<br />
The reaction as we opened the files for the first time? Muted appreciation. No dropped jaws. Lots of &lsquo;ahhh yeahs&rsquo; and &lsquo;oooookays&rsquo;.<br />
In reality, nothing was ever going to top the unveiling of the original conce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-next-gen-interior-stays-true-to-copy-nothing-promise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-next-gen-interior-stays-true-to-copy-nothing-promise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Type 01 interior revealed - luxury GT majors on "hidden" tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleek production interior of the new-era electric GT is unveiled ahead of car's full reveal in OctoberJaguar has revealed the bold interior of the new Type 01 electric GT ahead of the car's full unveiling in October.<br />
The new four-seater will kick-start the British brand's reinvention as an all-electric luxury marque. But while prototypes of the Type 01 have been seen testing extensively - and been driven by Autocar - this is the first time Jaguar has shown any of the car without camouflage.<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-luxury-gt-majors-on-hidden-tech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-luxury-gt-majors-on-hidden-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aion UT: Chinese EV to rival Volkswagen ID 3 from under £30k]]></title><description><![CDATA["China's version of the Mini" looks to offer Brits more kit than other electric hatchbacks for similar moneyChinese newcomer Aion will challenge the Volkswagen ID 3 and MG 4 EV&nbsp;with the UT, an electric hatchback priced from less than &pound;30,000.<br />
Due in showrooms from October, it officially offers 268 miles of range and can be charged from 30-80% in 24 minutes.<br />
It's powered by a front-mounted electric motor with 204bhp, giving a 0-62mph dash time of 7.3sec.<br />
Designed in Milan, Italy, the U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-ut-chinese-ev-to-rival-volkswagen-id-3-from-under-30k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-ut-chinese-ev-to-rival-volkswagen-id-3-from-under-30k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Q7: Big, bold seven-seater is a diesel diamond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third-generation Audi Q7 gets more tech, more luxury and more practicalityThe Audi Q7 doesn&rsquo;t need an introduction, does it? It&rsquo;s been around since 2006, and it is to seven-seat SUVs what Hovis is to bread. Well&hellip; maybe the posh Hovis, anyway.This new, third generation looks to be a well-hewn evolution. It sits on the new PPC platform - which is a heavy evolution of the MLB Evo platform that underpinned the previous Q7, Bentley Bentayga and many more. Petrol and plug-in hy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q7-big-bold-seven-seater-is-a-diesel-diamond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q7-big-bold-seven-seater-is-a-diesel-diamond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chevy Express Finally Gets Something From This Century: A Color Touchscreen]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly three decades, Chevy's ancient workhorse is finally getting with the times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-chevy-express-finally-gets-something-from-this-century-a-color-touchscreen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-chevy-express-finally-gets-something-from-this-century-a-color-touchscreen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Never Built A V10 Manual X5. So This Company Is Making One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kith and BMW are collaborating on a pair of X5s that will make their debut at Monterey Car Week. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-never-built-a-v10-manual-x5-so-this-company-is-making-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-never-built-a-v10-manual-x5-so-this-company-is-making-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JCB Hydromax smashes hydrogen land speed record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Green hits 406.320mph to claim his third land speed record with 1600bhp twin-engined hydrogen-combustion slipstreamerBritish engineering firm JCB has smashed the land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, with the innovative 1597bhp Hydromax machine averaging 406.320mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah &ndash; with driver Andy Green cementing his legacy with a third record.<br />
The Hydromax is a 32-foot slipstreamer powered by a pair of hydrogen-combustion engines built by JCB that c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-hydrogen-land-speed-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-hydrogen-land-speed-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Dealers shown Ford Mustang saloon with hybrid V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autocar rendering showcases how the Mustang could be stretched into a saloon<br />
New 'Mach 4' will be priced from equivalent to &pound;30k and complete the 0-60mph dash in less than 4.0secFord is firming up its plan to take on the BMW M3 and Audi RS5 with a four-door version of the Mustang, and dealers in the US have reportedly been shown the final design.<br />
The transformation of the venerable muscle car into a super-saloon was first reported by Autocar in May 2024. Now, according to Automotive News a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-dealers-shown-ford-mustang-saloon-with-hybrid-v8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-dealers-shown-ford-mustang-saloon-with-hybrid-v8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodge's CEO Says The Best Is Yet To Come: 'We're Going To Go Faster']]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt McAlear discusses the 600-hp Charger Super Bee, the upcoming GLH, and what&rsquo;s next for the SRT brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodges-ceo-says-the-best-is-yet-to-come-were-going-to-go-faster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodges-ceo-says-the-best-is-yet-to-come-were-going-to-go-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want A Truly Bespoke Escalade IQ? Cadillac Has A New Customization Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curated by Cadillac is a new program that allows owners to customize their new Escalade IQs to their heart&rsquo;s content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-truly-bespoke-escalade-iq-cadillac-has-a-new-customization-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-truly-bespoke-escalade-iq-cadillac-has-a-new-customization-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manual Cars Are Disappearing Fast In Britain, With Most New Buyers Going Automatic]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK registration data shows manuals slipping below 8 percent of deliveries as automatics, hybrids, and EVs reshape the new-car market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/manual-cars-are-disappearing-fast-in-britain-with-most-new-buyers-going-automatic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/manual-cars-are-disappearing-fast-in-britain-with-most-new-buyers-going-automatic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Unleashes Three One-Off DB12 S Models For Pebble Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British marque celebrates 75 years of Pebble Beach with three exclusive DB12 S models &ndash; plus a limited Vanquish 25 parked in Monterey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-unleashes-three-one-off-db12-s-models-for-pebble-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-unleashes-three-one-off-db12-s-models-for-pebble-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public charging reliance pushes EV fleet running costs to match 50mpg petrol car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increased expense of public chargers drove a 15% increase in fleets' EV energy costs during the first half of 2026An increased reliance on expensive public chargers&nbsp;have pushed fleet EV charging costs to rise 15% since 2025, averaging 13p per mile, according to Rightcharge.<br />
The company analysed &ldquo;tens of thousands&rdquo; of fleet charging sessions processed through its automated expense platform during the first half of the year, totalling 1.5 million kWh&nbsp;of electricity across hom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/public-charging-reliance-pushes-ev-fleet-running-costs-to-match-50mpg-petrol-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/public-charging-reliance-pushes-ev-fleet-running-costs-to-match-50mpg-petrol-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hybrid SUVs Crush EVs In KBB’s 2026 Shopper Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelley Blue Book&rsquo;s 2026 Brand Watch snapshot shows hybrid SUVs gaining shopper interest over EVs as buyers chase value, convenience, and familiar utility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hybrid-suvs-crush-evs-in-kbbs-2026-shopper-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hybrid-suvs-crush-evs-in-kbbs-2026-shopper-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years until EV pay-per-mile tax - but mileage blockers threaten scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-to-detect tech is used illegally on UK roads &ndash;&nbsp;prompting fears about its use with incoming eVEDThe government's pay-per-mile scheme for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which is due to start in two years' time, faces a major threat from devices called mileage blockers that are easy to buy and to fit and freeze a car's odometer, an investigation by Autocar has found.&nbsp;<br />
Pay-per-mile charging, officially called eVED, is scheduled to start in April 2028 as an extra tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-years-until-ev-pay-per-mile-tax-but-mileage-blockers-threaten-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-years-until-ev-pay-per-mile-tax-but-mileage-blockers-threaten-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British firm updates McLaren P1 with new lightweight battery]]></title><description><![CDATA[V Engineering's new solution helps to keep the hybrid hypercars on the road while improving performanceBerkshire-based McLaren specialist V Engineering has announced a replacement battery pack for the McLaren P1 that is 23kg lighter than the original &ndash; and boosts the car's electric range.<br />
The P1 arrived in 2013 as one of three pioneering hybrid hypercars, alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder. More than a decade on, some examples&rsquo; batteries are beginning to degrade,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-updates-mclaren-p1-with-new-lightweight-battery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-updates-mclaren-p1-with-new-lightweight-battery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW’s Car2Car Project Proves 51% Of Scrap Can Feed New Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW Car2Car testing shows how steel, aluminum, and copper can loop back into new vehicles while plastics and glass still lag behind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-car2car-project-proves-51-of-scrap-can-feed-new-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-car2car-project-proves-51-of-scrap-can-feed-new-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 12 Made: Caterham Seven Miami Edition Hits Monterey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caterham Seven Miami Edition brings 12-car, track-only performance and bold Aqua and pink livery to Monterey Car Week 2026 with Bonhams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-12-made-caterham-seven-miami-edition-hits-monterey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-12-made-caterham-seven-miami-edition-hits-monterey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Won’t Recognize These Two Chrysler Pacifica Minivans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Chrysler Pacifica concepts, including a VANkulture collaboration, show how factory tweaks and enthusiast hardware can give the minivan serious custom attitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-wont-recognize-these-two-chrysler-pacifica-minivans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-wont-recognize-these-two-chrysler-pacifica-minivans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Murray’s New Supercar Channels F1—$20.6M Auction Spotlights Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monterey Car Week will host the new Gordon Murray Special Vehicles coupe, echoing S1 LM and McLaren F1 GTR styling cues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murrays-new-supercar-channels-f1206m-auction-spotlights-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murrays-new-supercar-channels-f1206m-auction-spotlights-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Mazda 767B Engulfed In Flames At Laguna Seca]]></title><description><![CDATA[A privately owned Mazda 767B carrying No. 203 caught fire in the Laguna Seca paddock, escaped injuries, and now faces a full restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rare-mazda-767b-engulfed-in-flames-at-laguna-seca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rare-mazda-767b-engulfed-in-flames-at-laguna-seca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 830-HP Porsche 911 Reborn Is A 30-Car GT Monster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marc Philipp Gemballa&rsquo;s Marsien GT evolves the Porsche 992 Turbo into a 30-unit, 830-horsepower grand tourer with active aero and a bespoke carbon body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-830-hp-porsche-911-reborn-is-a-30-car-gt-monster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-830-hp-porsche-911-reborn-is-a-30-car-gt-monster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1958 Ferrari Reappears With A Shocking $5M Estimate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monterey Car Week bidders face a $4&ndash;5 million guide for this 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I, framed against recent Maranello sale benchmarks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1958-ferrari-reappears-with-a-shocking-5m-estimate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1958-ferrari-reappears-with-a-shocking-5m-estimate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renault mulls Clio reinvention, next-gen 5 alongside new models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firm will target 'uncovered sub-segment' &ndash; and won't rely on retro styleRenault is currently considering next-generation versions of both the ultra-successful 5 and Clio - but boss Fabrice Cambolive said the French manufacturer's "first objective" is to add some "purely new models" to its existing line-up.<br />
The brand has enjoyed considerable success in recent years by adding retro-themed EVs, such as the 4, 5 and Twingo, alongside a growing line-up of hybrid models, such as the Clio, and in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-mulls-clio-reinvention-next-gen-5-alongside-new-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-mulls-clio-reinvention-next-gen-5-alongside-new-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: This Lamborghini Diablo Restomod Has No Roof, A V12, And A Manual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 19 examples of the 550-horsepower, 208-mph Eccentrica Roadster will be built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-this-lamborghini-diablo-restomod-has-no-roof-a-v12-and-a-manual/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-this-lamborghini-diablo-restomod-has-no-roof-a-v12-and-a-manual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Marsien GT unveiled as 819bhp Porsche 959-inspired supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Son of 1980s tuning hero reveals road-focused take on 911-based supercar, having built 40 desert racersMarc Philipp Gemballa, the son of 1980s tuning legend Uwe Gemballa, has revealed a new road-focused,&nbsp;Porsche 959-inspired supercar&nbsp;called the Marsien GT.<br />
It's based on the Marsien, the genre-bending machine that was conceived to tackle sand dunes at speed. Its name is the French for &lsquo;martian&rsquo;, having been inspired by the Mars-like desert landscape of the UAE.<br />
The new Marsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-marsien-gt-unveiled-as-819bhp-porsche-959-inspired-supercar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-marsien-gt-unveiled-as-819bhp-porsche-959-inspired-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Diablo Roadster reimagined with 542bhp V12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic 1990s supercar is reimagined with input from the man behind the Aventador and Hurac&aacute;nSan Marino-based&nbsp;restomodder Eccentrica has turned its new-look Lamborghini Diablo&nbsp;into a V12 roadster.<br />
It has retained the&nbsp;underpinnings of the Diablo, including the mid-mounted engine, but entirely overhauled the 1990s supercar&nbsp;to&nbsp;bring it up to modern standards.<br />
The steel spaceframe chassis, for example, has been reinforced with carbonfibre braces&nbsp;and there's all-ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-diablo-roadster-reimagined-with-542bhp-v12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-diablo-roadster-reimagined-with-542bhp-v12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUPRA Raval: How it spices up the small electric car formula]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stylish. Tech-packed. Utterly rebellious. Meet the new CUPRA RavalOver the years, city cars have earned a reputation for being cheap-and-cheerful urban necessities: tiny dimensions, little in the way of luxury and engineered for efficiency rather than excitement.<br />
Even in the age of electrification, that reputation has remained largely intact. Until now, that is. Enter the CUPRA Raval &ndash; CUPRA's first-ever A-segment EV. And if early drives are anything to go by, it's set to totally tear up t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cupra-raval-how-it-spices-up-the-small-electric-car-formula/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cupra-raval-how-it-spices-up-the-small-electric-car-formula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maserati Could Bring Back The V8, Finally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maserati is exploring a new V8 for its existing sports cars, potentially giving the GranTurismo and GranCabrio a low-volume dose of eight-cylinder power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-could-bring-back-the-v8-finally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-could-bring-back-the-v8-finally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Murray poised to reveal new McLaren F1-inspired supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaser image, brightened by Autocar, reveals resemblance to S1 LM &ndash; and therefore F1<br />
New model from Special Vehicles arm will be revealed this week and could be inspired by McLaren F1Gordon Murray Automotive will reveal a new limited-run supercar later this week&nbsp;&ndash; and it could take inspiration from the legendary McLaren F1.<br />
Founder Gordon Murray will lift the covers off the latest model from the firm&rsquo;s Special Vehicles division on Friday, as part of a display at The Quail,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-poised-to-reveal-new-mclaren-f1-inspired-supercar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-poised-to-reveal-new-mclaren-f1-inspired-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Four-Door Mustang Is Getting Closer To Reality. And It'll Be Fast: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford showed dealers a four-door Mustang prototype that will reportedly start at under $40,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-four-door-mustang-is-getting-closer-to-reality-and-itll-be-fast-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-four-door-mustang-is-getting-closer-to-reality-and-itll-be-fast-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley's Electric SUV Gets A High-Tech, High-Luxury Cabin]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the new Torcal, the new 'Curation Engine' coordinates light, sound, air, and information designed for a relaxing driving experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-electric-suv-gets-a-high-tech-high-luxury-cabin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-electric-suv-gets-a-high-tech-high-luxury-cabin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Debuts With More Power, A Much Fancier Interior]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-seat Atlas Cross Sport gets a sharper look, upgraded cabin, and 282-horsepower engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-debuts-with-more-power-a-much-fancier-interior/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-debuts-with-more-power-a-much-fancier-interior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government announces £130m investment in automotive tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bentley, Nissan and more will receive investment as industry transitions towards electric and connected carsThe UK government has announced a &pound;130 million investment in the nation&rsquo;s automotive industry, in a bid to speed up its transition to building electric vehicles.<br />
Half the investment has been provided by the public purse, and it will be matched by the industry.<br />
Among the biggest names to receive investment are Bentley, Nissan and&nbsp;electric motor manufacturer Yasa, but a numb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-government-announces-130m-investment-in-automotive-tech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-government-announces-130m-investment-in-automotive-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JCB Hydromax Smashes Bonneville Record Before FIA Attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hydromax&rsquo;s hydrogen combustion streamliner posts a 368.347 mph SCTA class record, proving its twin-engine setup before the looming FIA world record bid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-bonneville-record-before-fia-attempt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-bonneville-record-before-fia-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 47-seat, 12.7-litre Kia is a metaphor for Korean industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know Kia as a car maker - but it's an absolute industrial mega-power at homeIt was the biggest Kia EV9 I'd ever encountered.<br />
So big it could easily be identified even as it loomed over the horizon. But then, squinting through eyes bloodshot from the time difference to London, it dawned on me the Godzilla EV9 was no such thing but was in fact a coach.<br />
A Kia Granbird Premium, no less, hauled by its 12.7-litre diesel six, which Google tells me can still be paired with a manual box. It was the v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-47-seat-127-litre-kia-is-a-metaphor-for-korean-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-47-seat-127-litre-kia-is-a-metaphor-for-korean-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal AMG Badge Allegedly Burned Drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court filings describe raised metallic seat logos in certain Mercedes-AMG models, alleged burn injuries, and a push for redesign and compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/metal-amg-badge-allegedly-burned-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/metal-amg-badge-allegedly-burned-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG Owners Say The Logo On Their Seats Literally Burned Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court filings describe raised metallic seat logos in certain Mercedes-AMG models, alleged burn injuries, and a push for redesign and compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-owners-say-the-logo-on-their-seats-literally-burned-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-owners-say-the-logo-on-their-seats-literally-burned-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half-Million Camrys Recalled Again—Speedometer Can Go Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower-trim Toyota Camry sedans with 7.0-inch clusters need a dealer software update, while higher trims with 12.3-inch displays sit outside this recall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-againspeedometer-can-go-dark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-againspeedometer-can-go-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half-Million Camrys Recalled Again For Speedometer That Can Go Dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lower-trim Toyota Camry sedans with 7.0-inch clusters need a dealer software update, while higher trims with 12.3-inch displays sit outside this recall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-again-for-speedometer-that-can-go-dark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-again-for-speedometer-that-can-go-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart #2 Leak Reveals Final Shape Before Paris Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s MIIT filing locks in Smart #2 dimensions, motor output, and battery specs, clarifying its role as a tiny urban electric successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-leak-reveals-final-shape-before-paris-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-leak-reveals-final-shape-before-paris-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rezvani's New Hypercar Packs 1,560 HP And Has An Extremely Limited Production Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rezvani Beast X builds on a mid-engine Corvette layout with a twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8, forged internals, and a five-car production run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-packs-1560-hp-and-has-an-extremely-limited-production-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-packs-1560-hp-and-has-an-extremely-limited-production-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rezvani's New Hypercar Has 1,560 HP And An Extremely Limited Production Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rezvani Beast X builds on a mid-engine Corvette layout with a twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8, forged internals, and a five-car production run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-has-1560-hp-and-an-extremely-limited-production-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-has-1560-hp-and-an-extremely-limited-production-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,560-HP Beast X Revealed: Rezvani’s Five-Unit Corvette Hypercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rezvani Beast X builds on a mid-engine Corvette layout with a twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8, forged internals, and a five-car production run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1560-hp-beast-x-revealed-rezvanis-five-unit-corvette-hypercar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1560-hp-beast-x-revealed-rezvanis-five-unit-corvette-hypercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG’s Secret Electric SUV Is Taking Shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Mercedes-AMG electric SUV teaser shows GT-inspired styling and confirms a flagship EV positioned alongside AMG&rsquo;s dedicated performance models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-secret-electric-suv-is-taking-shape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-secret-electric-suv-is-taking-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports car looks, VW Golf dependability: Bag an Audi TT from £2k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart second-gen coupe offers choice of Golf GTI, V6 and even diesel powerSo you'd love a sports coup&eacute;, but you really need a practical daily driver and you want to pay no more than the price of a leggy supermini? Step forward the Audi TT. As a fun, usable and attractive everyday cruiser, it's hard to beat for the money.<br />
There have been three generations of it and here we are focusing on the second, or '8J', built between 2006 and 2014 and now available from just &pound;2000.<br />
Despite its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sports-car-looks-vw-golf-dependability-bag-an-audi-tt-from-2k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sports-car-looks-vw-golf-dependability-bag-an-audi-tt-from-2k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best car BMW never built? Driving the sublime E46 M3 Touring]]></title><description><![CDATA[For &pound;130k, Petroyle Restorations will sell you an M3 Touring that's just like the one BMW almost madeBMW didn't make an E46-era 3 Series M3 Touring, but if it had, it would have looked pretty much like this.<br />
We're not guessing at that, by the way. BMW revealed a design concept it had produced in 2000, and it looked precisely like this, but it didn't put the idea into production.<br />
A quarter of a century on, however, it has become the chosen basis for what you see here. What to call it? Not q]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-car-bmw-never-built-driving-the-sublime-e46-m3-touring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-car-bmw-never-built-driving-the-sublime-e46-m3-touring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How BMW plans to cut costs without shutting plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW's profit margin for the first half of 2026 dipped to 3.6% but it's targeting 8-10% by the 2030sJob cuts, more direct selling to customers, cheaper parts and fewer model variants are the key elements to BMW&rsquo;s cost-cutting programme,&nbsp;the firm's new CEO has said.&nbsp;<br />
The pressure to cut costs at the premium brand increased sharply after profit margins dipped to 3.6% in the first half of the year as a result of collapsing sales in China.<br />
&ldquo;The figures in the first and second qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-plans-to-cut-costs-without-shutting-plants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-plans-to-cut-costs-without-shutting-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving a Renault 4 the length of the UK – on solar power alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can an everyday EV drive the full 1000-mile length of the UK powered purely by British solar energy?The Easee Sun Run is proving anything but easy. A Cornish sea fog &ndash;&nbsp;the kind smugglers would have relished - has rolled in, blanketing the sun. We can't even see the array of solar panels 100 metres away in the field next to Roskilly's organic ice cream dairy.<br />
On Toby Roskilly's computer, it shows that the amount of solar energy he was planning to pass from his panels into our Renault 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-renault-4-the-length-of-the-uk-on-solar-power-alone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-renault-4-the-length-of-the-uk-on-solar-power-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 2CV and Smart car: big reveals coming at Paris motor show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biennial motor show returns from 12-18 October &ndash; and it's going to be a big oneThis year&rsquo;s Paris motor show will be among&nbsp;the biggest in years&nbsp;as the European car industry rallies against the wave of Chinese newcomers.<br />
The show floor will&nbsp;naturally be dominated by electric cars. But it will also signal a shift towards the bottom end of the market, as the likes of Citro&euml;n, Dacia and Peugeot all aim to address how they can convince the majority of buyers to make the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2cv-and-smart-car-big-reveals-coming-at-paris-motor-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2cv-and-smart-car-big-reveals-coming-at-paris-motor-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A big Golf GTI? My Skoda Kodiaq vRS proves itself on a Sunday drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early morning Father's Day mission turned into a treat, thanks to the Kodiaq's mix of virtuesI'll be honest, friends - I'm struggling a little with the Kodiaq&nbsp;I've been running. Not for any bad reason. But when I recently had&nbsp;a Morgan Super 3 and then a 20-year-old BMW 330Ci as my daily drivers, there was always - always - something new occurring to write about.<br />
A new Skoda, though? Gosh, they're just so competent. It's like trying to find new things to say about a kettle.<br />
So on a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-big-golf-gti-my-skoda-kodiaq-vrs-proves-itself-on-a-sunday-drive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-big-golf-gti-my-skoda-kodiaq-vrs-proves-itself-on-a-sunday-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better value than a Golf? How to bag a VW ID 3 from £9000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen's electric alternative to the Golf has a lot going for it now there are used examples aplentyThe ID 3 arguably had bigger shoes to fill than any car has ever had: it was charged with spearheading the 'third age' of Volkswagen - just as the Beetle had led the first and the Golf the second.<br />
VW's self-proclaimed third age was about electrification and the ID 3 was launched in 2019 as the flag-bearer for a new family of bespoke EVs with a fresh design language and digital-first interiors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/better-value-than-a-golf-how-to-bag-a-vw-id-3-from-9000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/better-value-than-a-golf-how-to-bag-a-vw-id-3-from-9000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche's GT boss: why future 911 GT3s will keep getting better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andreas Preuninger has overseen Porsche's GT arm for 25 years &ndash; so what's next for the fabled model line?There's a sell-out crowd at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone, host of the Sunstede Festival celebrating 75 years of Porsche in the UK.<br />
To the attendees, as the brand's biggest enthusiasts, Andreas Preuninger is a rock star akin to a Glastonbury headliner given the number of hits he has overseen as head of Porsche's GT division.<br />
After our sit-down he's straight off into the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-gt-boss-why-future-911-gt3s-will-keep-getting-better/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-gt-boss-why-future-911-gt3s-will-keep-getting-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny car, tiny country: Fiat Topolino vs the Vatican City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fiat's microcar push has been approved at the highest level - but is the Topolino the perfect Vatican runaround?Should Pope Leo ever find himself bored, the roads that wind through the Vatican City Gardens would make for a fantastic rally stage. It would be quite a short stage, admittedly, given that the sacerdotal-monarchical city state measures just 0.19 square miles, making it around the same size as London's Regent's Park and comfortably the world's smallest country.<br />
Still, in that confined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tiny-car-tiny-country-fiat-topolino-vs-the-vatican-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tiny-car-tiny-country-fiat-topolino-vs-the-vatican-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Could Finally Build A Pickup Truck For America: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volkswagen is reportedly considering a truck for the US as it shifts its North American strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-finally-build-a-pickup-truck-for-america-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-finally-build-a-pickup-truck-for-america-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodge Gives The 16-Year-Old Durango Special Colors And A  Two-Tone Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ancient SUV gets a Color Jailbreak program, which is coming to the Charger as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-the-16-year-old-durango-special-colors-and-a-two-tone-concept/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-the-16-year-old-durango-special-colors-and-a-two-tone-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Super Bee Is Back: Dodge's Newest Charger Packs 600 Horsepower]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Charger Super Bee has larger turbos, bigger brakes, improved cooling, and produces 600 horsepower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-super-bee-is-back-dodges-newest-charger-packs-600-horsepower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-super-bee-is-back-dodges-newest-charger-packs-600-horsepower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Chevy Camaro Could Be A Four-Door Performance Sedan: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[And rumor has it that it won't be here until at least 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-chevy-camaro-could-be-a-four-door-performance-sedan-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-chevy-camaro-could-be-a-four-door-performance-sedan-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda's Smallest SUV Is Back. This Is The First Teaser]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Mazda CX-3 emerges in a financial presentation, labeled as the next-generation model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-smallest-suv-is-back-this-is-the-first-teaser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-smallest-suv-is-back-this-is-the-first-teaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda Confirms CX-3 Is Back—First Teaser Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mazda CX-3 emerges in a financial presentation as a labeled next-generation model, confirming its comeback while leaving powertrain and timing unanswered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-confirms-cx-3-is-backfirst-teaser-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-confirms-cx-3-is-backfirst-teaser-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Pininfarina Transforms Luxury Interiors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership aims to create customized vehicles with first-class comfort, privacy, and details designed around the customer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-pininfarina-transforms-luxury-interiors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-pininfarina-transforms-luxury-interiors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZEV mandate review imminent: government mulls softer sales targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review will look to soften EV sales targets from 2027-2035 as industry argues they are not achievableThe government is set to launch a review that will consider whether to soften the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)&nbsp;mandate targets for electric car sales from 2027-2035.<br />
To be launched imminently, the&nbsp;review is set to last six weeks. It will look to consult with car makers, wider industry and other stakeholders to reduce the proportion of EV sales that car makers need to make between 2027 an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-imminent-government-mulls-softer-sales-targets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-imminent-government-mulls-softer-sales-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: BMW's in-car Spiderman ad is a step too far]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German firm claims the new Spiderman video it's showing in peoples' cars isn't an ad. It plainly isOh, for pity's sake, do we really have to be talking about this again? I'm afraid we must, because those who own relevant BMW models are talking about it and, largely, they are not happy.<br />
It seems BMW has sponsored a new superhero movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in which you will see product-placed iX3s and 5 Serieses, as is the modern film way.<br />
And if you own a modern BMW, there's a chance t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-bmws-in-car-spiderman-ad-is-a-step-too-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-bmws-in-car-spiderman-ad-is-a-step-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW i3 Starts Series Production In Munich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series production of the BMW i3 at Plant Munich marks the first major Neue Klasse manufacturing milestone and secures the site&rsquo;s all-electric future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-i3-starts-series-production-in-munich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-i3-starts-series-production-in-munich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 700-HP, Mid-Engine V8 Supercar Says It Can Outsprint A ZR1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peregryn GT-R shifts to American production with GM LS or LT V8 power, chasing Corvette ZR1 pace in a raw, low-volume package.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-supercar-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-supercar-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 700-HP Mid-Engine V8 Says It Can Outsprint A ZR1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peregryn GT-R shifts to American production with GM LS or LT V8 power, chasing Corvette ZR1 pace in a raw, low-volume package.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the CUPRA Raval is perfect for urban families]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car that looks this good, goes this hard and thrills this much shouldn't be a sensible choice for city life. And yet&hellip;There is a persistent assumption that choosing a car for the city &ndash; for tight streets, school runs, packed car parks, long weeks of short trips &ndash; requires a degree of resignation. You accept something smaller, duller and less exciting than the car you actually want, in exchange for the dimensions and dependability that urban family life demands. The new CUPRA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-cupra-raval-is-perfect-for-urban-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-cupra-raval-is-perfect-for-urban-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoox Can Start Charging For Wheel-Free Robotaxis In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators grant Zoox a two-year, 2,500-vehicle exemption in Las Vegas, testing how US robotaxi rules handle steering-wheel-free shuttles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoox Can Start Charging For Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal regulators grant Zoox a two-year, 2,500-vehicle exemption in Las Vegas, testing how US robotaxi rules handle steering-wheel-free shuttles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-steering-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-steering-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Smart car returns: new #2 revealed ahead of October debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart returns to its city car roots with tiny new #2, due next year as UK's smallest electric carThe production-ready design of the new Smart #2 &ndash; an&nbsp;electric successor to the famed Fortwo&nbsp;&ndash; has been uncovered ahead of its official unveiling in October.<br />
The #2 marks Smart&rsquo;s return to city cars after spending several years launching a range of electric crossovers&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;which includes the #5, its biggest model yet.<br />
It's due to be revealed in full at the Pari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-smart-car-returns-new-2-revealed-ahead-of-october-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-smart-car-returns-new-2-revealed-ahead-of-october-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caught On Camera: Dealer Used Customer's Kia Parts On Another Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kia of Lake Charles faces scrutiny after a customer&rsquo;s fuel injectors were allegedly used on another car, raising fresh concerns about dealership repair transparency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/caught-on-camera-dealer-used-customers-kia-parts-on-another-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/caught-on-camera-dealer-used-customers-kia-parts-on-another-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automakers Are Quietly Halting Weekly OTA Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fewer, higher-impact over-the-air updates reshape how connected vehicles evolve, shifting focus from constant infotainment tweaks to deeper behavior and reliability changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/automakers-are-quietly-halting-weekly-ota-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/automakers-are-quietly-halting-weekly-ota-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda 6e road test: Looks the part, but is it 'Mazda' enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mazda enlists Chinese help to finally build a long-range EV &ndash; can it take the fight to Tesla?This week&rsquo;s road test subject may feel like the kind of car that exemplifies 2026. Because even when you think you&rsquo;re about to read about a familiar family saloon whose provenance can be depended on, what is lying in wait might in fact be another Chinese-built newcomer.The new electric Mazda 6e proves as much. And the next couple of thousand words should help to answer whether the car&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-6e-road-test-looks-the-part-but-is-it-mazda-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-6e-road-test-looks-the-part-but-is-it-mazda-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote Now: Colin McRae’s Subaru Impreza Could Become A Lego Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rally fans get a detailed Lego take on Colin McRae&rsquo;s Subaru Impreza WRC98, with 1,925 pieces and a strict 10,000-supporter review threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vote-now-colin-mcraes-subaru-impreza-could-become-a-lego-set/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vote-now-colin-mcraes-subaru-impreza-could-become-a-lego-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ferrari Of SUVs Is Changing. New Purosangue Version Spied]]></title><description><![CDATA[This fully camouflaged prototype was filmed as it left the factory in Maranello.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ferrari-of-suvs-is-changing-new-purosangue-version-spied/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ferrari-of-suvs-is-changing-new-purosangue-version-spied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche's Latest One-Off Is A Fair Dinkum Aussie Tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsche&rsquo;s Sonderwunsch team created a one-of-one Turbo S with a color-shifting finish and design details inspired by Australia&rsquo;s landscapes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-latest-one-off-is-a-fair-dinkum-aussie-tribute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-latest-one-off-is-a-fair-dinkum-aussie-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Can't Quit Coupe SUVs, With A New One On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlas Cross Sport will live to see another generation, according to Volkswagen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-cant-quit-coupe-suvs-with-a-new-one-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-cant-quit-coupe-suvs-with-a-new-one-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SRT Solved The Hurricane Engine's Turbo Lag Issue With A New Technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eBoost Air e-compressor is just a concept for now, but it could make its way to future production models. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/srt-solved-the-hurricane-engines-turbo-lag-issue-with-a-new-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/srt-solved-the-hurricane-engines-turbo-lag-issue-with-a-new-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Forced To Sell Most Of Its Name To Survive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling 50.1 percent of non-automotive branding to Authentic Brands helps refinance debt while keeping Aston Martin road cars and F1 rights separate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-forced-to-sell-most-of-its-name-to-survive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-forced-to-sell-most-of-its-name-to-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I own a classic Alpine A110 and a new one - guess which I'd keep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Hick scoured France to find his dream A110 &ndash; and then he found it in Milton Keynes"Alpine comes first in the name, as in Alpine Renault. There's never been a Renault Alpine."<br />
So says Roger Hick, with sufficient authority for me to doubt my memory of cars such as the Renault Alpine GTA Turbo and Renault 5 Alpine Turbo. In any case, you don't question a man, in the presence of his Alpine A110 1300 S, who has owned two Alpine Renault V6 Turbos and whose daily driver is a current-model A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-own-a-classic-alpine-a110-and-a-new-one-guess-which-id-keep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-own-a-classic-alpine-a110-and-a-new-one-guess-which-id-keep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Fathom: name confirmed for &pound;21k 'skunkworks' EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landmark pick-up truck moves a step closer to US launch &ndash; and will offer more space than a Toyota RAV4Ford's moonshot electric pick-up will be called the Fathom&nbsp;and be priced from $28,350 (&pound;21,000) when launched&nbsp;in the US early next year, the company has confirmed.<br />
The moniker references the double meaning of a 'fathom': the standard length of a pair of outstretched arms&nbsp;and the discovery&nbsp;of meaning.<br />
Ford claims&nbsp;the Fathom "welcomes you in with an expansive i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-fathom-name-confirmed-for-pound21k-skunkworks-ev/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-fathom-name-confirmed-for-pound21k-skunkworks-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Over My Dead Body:' Audi Design Boss Had One Non-Negotiable For The New Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nuvolari went from sketch to running prototype in just 405 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-my-dead-body-audi-design-boss-had-one-non-negotiable-for-the-new-supercar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-my-dead-body-audi-design-boss-had-one-non-negotiable-for-the-new-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Affordable Electric Pickup Has a Name&mdash;And A Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet the $29,945 Ford Fathom pickup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-affordable-electric-pickup-has-a-namemdashand-a-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-affordable-electric-pickup-has-a-namemdashand-a-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Turned Its Bolide Track Car Into A Rolling Sculpture: Meet Destrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugatti&rsquo;s third Programme Solitaire creation ditches the Bolide&rsquo;s race-focused cues for a stunning one-off design inspired by elegance, history, and craftsmanship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turned-its-bolide-track-car-into-a-rolling-sculpture-meet-destrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turned-its-bolide-track-car-into-a-rolling-sculpture-meet-destrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM And China Are Teaming Up For Another 20 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM&rsquo;s extended SAIC partnership turns China into a long-term Buick and Cadillac EV hub, reshaping export products and pricing far beyond its borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-and-china-are-teaming-up-for-another-20-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-and-china-are-teaming-up-for-another-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bugatti Destrier: New W16 hypercar inspired by 'most beautiful car ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Firm's latest Solitaire one-off uses Bolide underpinnings to allow strikingly elegant, low-rise designBugatti has unwrapped the Destrier as its tribute to "the most beautiful car ever built", using the underpinnings of the Bolide&nbsp;to create the ultimate luxury hypercar.<br />
The Destrier is the latest in the brand's run of multi-million-pound Solitaire&nbsp;one-offs, following the&nbsp;FKP Hommage&nbsp;(a reimagining of the legendary Veyron)&nbsp;and the Brouillard.<br />
It's inspired by the Type 57SC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-destrier-new-w16-hypercar-inspired-by-most-beautiful-car-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-destrier-new-w16-hypercar-inspired-by-most-beautiful-car-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A six-seat mini MPV? Remembering the oddball original Fiat Multipla]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small but mighty Multipla could seat six<br />
The 600 Multipla showed just what was possible in a small car, but was it&nbsp;actually the first MPV?Manufacturers often make dubious claims in their marketing. For instance, in finally publishing UK pricing for the Topolino microcar, Fiat called it "a fresh approach to urban mobility", despite it being nothing more than a restyled Citro&euml;n from six years ago.<br />
The Italians were, however, justified in claiming to have made the "original people mover"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-six-seat-mini-mpv-remembering-the-oddball-original-fiat-multipla/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-six-seat-mini-mpv-remembering-the-oddball-original-fiat-multipla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lamborghini Revuelto SV Is Setting Records Even Before Its Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Superveloce model will break cover on August 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Revuelto SV Is Setting Records Even Before Its Debut (Update)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next Superveloce model will break cover on August 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win the chance to experience Skoda's next generation of EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be among the first in the UK to see the all-new Skoda Peaq up close...<br />
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As part of Autocar's ongoing partnership with Skoda, we're inviting 10 lucky readers to an exclusive one-day event in the heart of the Cotswolds on 2 September. You'll be among the first to see the all-new Epiq&nbsp;city car and seven-seat Peaq&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/win-the-chance-to-experience-skodas-next-generation-of-evs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/win-the-chance-to-experience-skodas-next-generation-of-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AirTag Leads Cops To Stolen Honda After VIN Swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hidden Apple AirTag in a Honda Accord reveals how VIN-swapping schemes exploit paperwork, trackers, and lax checks to fool buyers and investigators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/airtag-leads-cops-to-stolen-honda-after-vin-swap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/airtag-leads-cops-to-stolen-honda-after-vin-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Sets World Record On A Single Tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER SUV travels 1,230 miles in Colombia on 14.5 gallons, thanks to the third-generation hybrid system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-qashqai-e-power-sets-world-record-on-a-single-tank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-qashqai-e-power-sets-world-record-on-a-single-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Polestar’s US Ban Really Means For Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current Polestar 2, 3, and 4 owners in the US face an end to new sales, but warranties, service access, and over-the-air support continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-polestars-us-ban-really-means-for-owners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-polestars-us-ban-really-means-for-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac CT5’s Shocking IIHS Failure: Driver’s Head Hit Sill]]></title><description><![CDATA[IIHS&rsquo;s newer SUV-style side and updated front crash tests expose key weaknesses in the 2026 Cadillac CT5 that its 5-star NHTSA rating misses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-ct5s-shocking-iihs-failure-drivers-head-hit-sill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-ct5s-shocking-iihs-failure-drivers-head-hit-sill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG's Electric GT 53 4-Door Coupe Has &lsquo;Authentic&rsquo; Inline-Six Sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new entry-level version has less power but more range than the GT 55 and GT 63.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-electric-gt-53-4-door-coupe-has-lsquoauthenticrsquo-inline-six-sound/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-electric-gt-53-4-door-coupe-has-lsquoauthenticrsquo-inline-six-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Get used to uncertainty', fleet bosses told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unstable policy, shifting tech and complex operations are the new normal, says one of UK's leading fleet bossesFleet managers need to prepare for years of unstable policy, shifting technology and complex operations, according to an industry expert.<br />
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy at Ayvens UK &ndash; the country's second-largest leasing company, with 320,907 cars and vans on its books &ndash; told Autocar that fleet managers need to plan further ahead when selecting vehicles and adjust poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/get-used-to-uncertainty-fleet-bosses-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/get-used-to-uncertainty-fleet-bosses-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric AMG GT 4-Door gains cheaper 53 variant – with straight six noises]]></title><description><![CDATA[New dual-motor model trades performance and two synthesised cylinders for lower price and big range boostMercedes-AMG has expanded its GT 4-Door Coup&eacute;&nbsp;line-up with the 53, a lower-powered and more affordable version of the new electric super-saloon to rival the Porsche Taycan 4S.<br />
The biggest difference from the GT 63 lies in the&nbsp;drivetrain: it has one fewer motor (for a total of two, giving four-wheel drive), so its combined outputs drop&nbsp;from 1180bhp and 1033lb ft to&nbsp;5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-amg-gt-4-door-gains-cheaper-53-variant-with-straight-six-noises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-amg-gt-4-door-gains-cheaper-53-variant-with-straight-six-noises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why history shows that Range Rover can rival Rolls-Royce]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Overfinch's Holland and Holland Range Rovers was sold for more than &pound;1m<br />
The British brand's decades of heritage holds plenty of appeal for the ultra-wealthySo, the $500,000 (&pound;410,000) Range Rover is upon us - and there's every indication that the brand has plenty of headroom &ndash; courtesy of its extensive personalisation offering &ndash; to take transaction prices ever higher as it penetrates ever further into the upper echelons of the luxury car market?<br />
Will it work? Histo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-history-shows-that-range-rover-can-rival-rolls-royce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-history-shows-that-range-rover-can-rival-rolls-royce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Rover: 'the sky's the limit' for price of bespoke models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asilomar Edition is the most expensive factory-made Range Rover yet<br />
Brand will focus on the "big business" of high-value commissions, mirroring luxury rivalsJLR has said "the sky is the limit" for Range Rover pricing, as it looks to increase its bespoke offerings and move firmly into luxury car territory.<br />
Range Rover managing director Martin Limpert said: "We don't want to show up as a car company, we want to show up as a modern luxury company".<br />
Last year the brand sold its first factory-supplie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-the-skys-the-limit-for-price-of-bespoke-models/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-the-skys-the-limit-for-price-of-bespoke-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Dream Ferraris Are Headed To Auction, From the 288 GTO To The Luce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collection includes the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari, Daytona SP3, and Luce Chassis 0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-dream-ferraris-are-headed-to-auction-from-the-288-gto-to-the-luce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-dream-ferraris-are-headed-to-auction-from-the-288-gto-to-the-luce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucid Delays Its Tesla Model Y Rival To Avoid 'Mistakes Of The Past']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cosmos electric mid-size SUV won&rsquo;t arrive until the second half of 2027. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-delays-its-tesla-model-y-rival-to-avoid-mistakes-of-the-past/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-delays-its-tesla-model-y-rival-to-avoid-mistakes-of-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car Buyers Don’t Want More Tech. They Just Want Heated Seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study of 19,000 car shoppers revealed that heated seats are the number one most-wanted feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/car-buyers-dont-want-more-tech-they-just-want-heated-seats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/car-buyers-dont-want-more-tech-they-just-want-heated-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram's Rumble Bee SRT Can Make Over 900 HP With New Supercharger Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Ram Rumble Bee will have aftermarket supercharger kits, suspensions, and exhaust systems available when it goes on sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-rumble-bee-srt-can-make-over-900-hp-with-new-supercharger-kit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-rumble-bee-srt-can-make-over-900-hp-with-new-supercharger-kit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Spanish Hypercar Puts The Driver Ahead Of The Software]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera uses sophisticated electronics to turn thousands of data points into a more intuitive driving experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-spanish-hypercar-puts-the-driver-ahead-of-the-software/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-spanish-hypercar-puts-the-driver-ahead-of-the-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Man Behind The Nissan Juke Is Now Designing Nissan's Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weaver&rsquo;s move from Juke and Qashqai designer to global design chief signals bolder EV, crossover, and icon styling across Nissan&rsquo;s next product cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-behind-the-nissan-juke-is-now-designing-nissans-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-behind-the-nissan-juke-is-now-designing-nissans-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners Paid Millions To Live In Aston Martin's Miami Tower. Now They Claim It's Cracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners at the Aston Martin Residences in Miami allege the two-year-old tower suffers from cracks, water leaks, and other construction defects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-paid-millions-to-live-in-aston-martins-miami-tower-now-they-claim-its-cracking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-paid-millions-to-live-in-aston-martins-miami-tower-now-they-claim-its-cracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram 1500 Owners, Check Your Seatbelts: 1.5 Million Trucks Recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ram 1500 owners must verify VINs and schedule free rear seat belt anchor inspections before regularly using second-row seating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-1500-owners-check-your-seatbelts-15-million-trucks-recalled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-1500-owners-check-your-seatbelts-15-million-trucks-recalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That Situation Is Not Acceptable.' Mazda Laments Falling Sales Of Its Big SUVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CX-70 and CX-90 are struggling, but upgrades are on the way to turn sales around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/that-situation-is-not-acceptable-mazda-laments-falling-sales-of-its-big-suvs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/that-situation-is-not-acceptable-mazda-laments-falling-sales-of-its-big-suvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amalfi Spider: Epic Greek blast in Ferrari's &pound;227k 'entry' drop-top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacement for the Roma Spider promises not only more speed, but extra refinement and, ahem, stabilityWe dubbed it Honey Mountain. Ferrari&rsquo;s events team, whose carefully prescribed route we plain ignored, would probably have dubbed it the arse end of nowhere.<br />
But in this game, sometimes you have to take a punt on an unsolicited location-pin fired over by snapper Jack Harrison at midnight. It&rsquo;s how you end up on a spellbinding Greek pass the next morning, gleefully climbing ever high]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amalfi-spider-epic-greek-blast-in-ferraris-pound227k-entry-drop-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amalfi-spider-epic-greek-blast-in-ferraris-pound227k-entry-drop-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo's EX50 Will Replace EX40&mdash;Bigger And Cheaper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rumored Volvo EX50 targets fall 2027 US arrival on the SPA3 platform, adding space and tech while undercutting today&rsquo;s EX40 price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-ex50-will-replace-ex40mdashbigger-and-cheaper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-ex50-will-replace-ex40mdashbigger-and-cheaper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volvo Is Reportedly Working On A Bigger, More Affordable EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rumor Volvo EX50 targets a fall 2027 US arrival, adding space and tech while undercutting today&rsquo;s EX40 price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-is-reportedly-working-on-a-bigger-more-affordable-ev/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-is-reportedly-working-on-a-bigger-more-affordable-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is China really stealing sales from?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not the easy prey at the bottom but some mid-market stalwarts that are losing outOn the face of it, the UK new car market is a land of milk and honey again for car makers selling here, with sales up nearly 10% year on year.<br />
Given that increase, you'd expect to see general growth across the board &ndash; or at least no worse than standing still &ndash; but the volume of new entrants from China means there are a significant amount of losers.<br />
Patterns are now emerging and the mid-market is whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-is-china-really-stealing-sales-from/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-is-china-really-stealing-sales-from/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Denza D9 is a £75k luxury MPV with plug-in hybrid power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-wheel-drive rival to Lexus LM is fourth model in Chinese luxury brand's expanding UK rangeBYD-owned&nbsp;luxury brand Denza is now taking orders for its fourth model,&nbsp;a luxury MPV to rival the Lexus LM and Mercedes-Benz&nbsp;V-Class.<br />
The D9 joins the Z9 GT shooting brake, Bao 5 SUV and Z supercar in an expanding line-up of models designed to compete with the European premium stalwarts.<br />
Priced from &pound;75,000, it undercuts the LM&nbsp;by almost &pound;23,000 and is roughly in line wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-denza-d9-is-a-75k-luxury-mpv-with-plug-in-hybrid-power/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-denza-d9-is-a-75k-luxury-mpv-with-plug-in-hybrid-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 ways to prepare your car for the summer holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures topping 30&deg;C again, now's the perfect time for your car's essential summer health checkIf it feels like this summer has barely let up, you're not imagining it. The UK has now recorded temperatures of 35&deg;C or higher in May, June and July alike &ndash; something that's never happened in the same year&rsquo;s weather records before.<br />
When spells of hot, dry weather push the mercury into the thirties, your car needs to work harder than it has all year. Combine this with summ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-to-prepare-your-car-for-the-summer-holidays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-to-prepare-your-car-for-the-summer-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart's New City Car Revealed Using Street Murals]]></title><description><![CDATA[City murals preview the Smart #2&rsquo;s compact electric two-seater design months before its Paris Motor Show world premiere in October 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smarts-new-city-car-revealed-using-street-murals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smarts-new-city-car-revealed-using-street-murals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart #2 Revealed On City Murals—See It Before Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[City murals preview the Smart #2&rsquo;s compact electric two-seater design months before its Paris Motor Show world premiere in October 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-revealed-on-city-muralssee-it-before-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-revealed-on-city-muralssee-it-before-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVs and hybrids drive UK car market to best July since Covid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renault 5 (middle) was the UK's favourite EV in July<br />
Registrations of electric cars rose by 44.5% compared with July 2025 &ndash; although petrol cars are still on topLast month was the strongest July for new car sales in the UK since the Covid pandemic, as a significant rise in sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars drove growth.<br />
A total of 156,571 new cars were registered during July, an increase of 11.7% compared with July 2025&nbsp;and close to the 157,580 recorded during the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-hybrids-drive-uk-car-market-to-best-july-since-covid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-hybrids-drive-uk-car-market-to-best-july-since-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota’s New V8 Supercar Might Be Seriously Rare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the rumored low production run, the GR GT could spawn a hotter version and even a targa derivative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-v8-supercar-might-be-seriously-rare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-v8-supercar-might-be-seriously-rare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Used EV repair scheme looks to tackle cliff-edge residual drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[New BCA scheme aims to raise confidence in ex-fleet used EVs and make them more attractive to buyersBCA has opened an industry-first facility offering cost-effective battery repairs for de-fleeted electric and hybrid vehicles, aimed at helping them find homes with second-hand buyers.<br />
The site in Doncaster is managed by BCA Fleet Solutions and offers diagnostics, repairs and replacements for high-voltage components including the battery, inverter, drive motor and on-board charging system, with wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-ev-repair-scheme-looks-to-tackle-cliff-edge-residual-drops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-ev-repair-scheme-looks-to-tackle-cliff-edge-residual-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Isn't Done With Swoopy SUVs: New Q8 On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second generation is coming out in the "nearer future," according to the company's CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-done-with-swoopy-suvs-new-q8-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-done-with-swoopy-suvs-new-q8-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan’s US Turnaround: Production Soars 24%—Tariff Hits Avoided]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American production of Rogue, Pathfinder and Frontier is rising, cutting tariff exposure and reshaping Nissan&rsquo;s pricing power in a soft US market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-turnaround-production-soars-24tariff-hits-avoided/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-turnaround-production-soars-24tariff-hits-avoided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan's US Strategy Is Paying Off: Production Jumps 24%, Tariff Costs Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American production of Rogue, Pathfinder and Frontier is rising, cutting tariff exposure and reshaping Nissan&rsquo;s pricing power in a soft US market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-strategy-is-paying-off-production-jumps-24-tariff-costs-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-strategy-is-paying-off-production-jumps-24-tariff-costs-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chery Tiggo 4: is this the most car you can get for £20,000?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chery bids to make up on lost time against other Chinese budget brands with a particularly low-budget hybrid SUVYou may have read a great deal, over the last year or so, about the rising fortunes of Chinese budget brands within the UK market. They are certainly enjoying a period of rapid expansion. But some are growing faster than others,&nbsp;and some have yet to really hit what you might call &lsquo;the big time&rsquo; as far as car sales on our shores are concerned.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s why car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chery-tiggo-4-is-this-the-most-car-you-can-get-for-20000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chery-tiggo-4-is-this-the-most-car-you-can-get-for-20000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall Corsa GSE: New hot hatch outpaces Golf GTI for £9k less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric sports Corsa brings stiffer suspension, limited-slip differential and a series of retro nodsThe Vauxhall Corsa GSE will be quicker&nbsp;yet cheaper&nbsp;than the Volkswagen Golf GTI when it lands in the UK later this year.&nbsp;<br />
Despite being pitched in the traditional &lsquo;junior&rsquo; hot hatch class, once occupied by cars such as the Ford Fiesta ST, the new EV has the performance to outmatch&nbsp;many full-sized performance cars.<br />
With&nbsp;277bhp, it takes 5.5sec to hit 62mph from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-corsa-gse-new-hot-hatch-outpaces-golf-gti-for-9k-less/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-corsa-gse-new-hot-hatch-outpaces-golf-gti-for-9k-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap cars hit Tesla profits as tech pivot stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cybercab roll-out in Austin, Texas, has faced delays<br />
Tesla's second-quarter profits slumped &ndash; despite it selling 10% more cars than a year agoTesla's long-promised transition from car-making giant to AI-driven tech titan has suffered a setback, as returns on the firm&rsquo;s core vehicle line-up continue to erode.<br />
The company reported a sharp drop in profits for the second quarter this year, after the average selling price of its cars slumped. The operating margin dropped to just 1.4% for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheap-cars-hit-tesla-profits-as-tech-pivot-stalls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheap-cars-hit-tesla-profits-as-tech-pivot-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Auto Sales Results: Winners And Losers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affordable models and hybrids resulted in record sales for several automakers, including Hyundai and Kia. Sales for EVs suffered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/july-auto-sales-results-winners-and-losers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/july-auto-sales-results-winners-and-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch A Honda Prelude Tackle The Infamous Moose Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[You'd expect a balanced front-wheel drive coupe with sporty suspension to do well in a test like this, right?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-honda-prelude-tackle-the-infamous-moose-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-honda-prelude-tackle-the-infamous-moose-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram's Hemi V8 Is Losing Its Hybrid System&mdash;And Automatic Stop/Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 Ram 1500 will be available with a non-hybrid 5.7-liter V8 that lacks the dreaded the stop/start feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-hemi-v8-is-losing-its-hybrid-systemmdashand-automatic-stopstart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-hemi-v8-is-losing-its-hybrid-systemmdashand-automatic-stopstart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-AMG's New Sedan Just Claimed A N&uuml;rburgring Record: 'Fastest Car In Its Class']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's now the N&uuml;rburgring's fastest four-door sedan, with a lap time of 7:32.070.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-new-sedan-just-claimed-a-nuumlrburgring-record-fastest-car-in-its-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-new-sedan-just-claimed-a-nuumlrburgring-record-fastest-car-in-its-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco Is Offering Big Discounts On New Infiniti SUVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costco&rsquo;s Auto Buying Program knocks up to four figures off the asking price of Infiniti's newest SUVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/costco-is-offering-big-discounts-on-new-infiniti-suvs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/costco-is-offering-big-discounts-on-new-infiniti-suvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How BMW cut the X5's emissions by 40% &ndash; before turning a wheel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around one third of the new iX5 is made from waste products or recycled materialsMaking cars greener involves a lot more than reducing tailpipe emissions or fashioning seat covers from recycled plastic bottles.<br />
It spans the whole gamut of environmental implications in manufacturing, use and end-of-life disposal.<br />
Putting a figure on a car's CO2 footprint is a huge task, and for the past couple of decades considerable brain power has been expended on figuring out the cradle-to-grave CO2 impact of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-cut-the-x5s-emissions-by-40-ndash-before-turning-a-wheel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-cut-the-x5s-emissions-by-40-ndash-before-turning-a-wheel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi Goes Under The New Pajero To Show Its Truck Roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reborn Pajero/Montero will be a proper off-roader by inheriting the Triton truck&rsquo;s body-on-frame platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-goes-under-the-new-pajero-to-show-its-truck-roots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-goes-under-the-new-pajero-to-show-its-truck-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Triumph TR7 is an overlooked sports car hero (yes, really)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unreliability and bad quality scuppered the TR7, but there's so much to love about itWhat most people know about the Triumph TR7 of 1974-1981 is that it's a metaphor for the whole British car industry at the time: an adventurous design scuppered by ropey early manufacturing quality that fatally damaged its reputation.<br />
It wasn't a complicated car, just a front-engined, rear-driven roadster with a moderately warm 2.0-litre four-pot engine, driving a live rear axle. Brakes were disc and drum. But i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-triumph-tr7-is-an-overlooked-sports-car-hero-yes-really/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-triumph-tr7-is-an-overlooked-sports-car-hero-yes-really/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart #2: Fortwo successor's design outed ahead of October debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart returns to its city car roots with tiny new #2, due next year as UK's smallest electric carSmart has all but revealed the #2, the electric&nbsp;successor to the famed Fortwo, with a series of murals dotted around the globe.<br />
Although it will be revealed in full at the Paris motor show, the new art pieces give a clear indication of the finished car's design.<br />
It bears a strong resemblance to its predecessor, retaining its stubby proportions, although&nbsp;key changes include scowling headligh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successors-design-outed-ahead-of-october-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successors-design-outed-ahead-of-october-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart #2: Fortwo successor revealed in series of murals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart returns to its city car roots with tiny new #2, due next year as UK's smallest electric carSmart has all but revealed the #2, the electric&nbsp;successor to the famed Fortwo, with a series of murals dotted around the globe.<br />
Although it will be revealed in full at the Paris motor show, the new art pieces give a clear indication of the finished car's design.<br />
It bears a strong resemblance to its predecessor, retaining its stubby proportions, although&nbsp;key changes include scowling headligh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-revealed-in-series-of-murals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-revealed-in-series-of-murals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota's Next-Gen Batteries For Hybrids Arrive In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new batteries will deliver greater efficiency and cost less to make.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-next-gen-batteries-for-hybrids-arrive-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-next-gen-batteries-for-hybrids-arrive-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Claims The New A2 E-Tron Is Its Most Efficient Car Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A2 returns this fall, but as an entirely different car from its illustrious predecessor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-claims-the-new-a2-e-tron-is-its-most-efficient-car-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-claims-the-new-a2-e-tron-is-its-most-efficient-car-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reborn Audi A2 driven: Electric rebirth for the efficiency king]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effort to maximise efficiency on Volkswagen ID 3 platform results in unlikely electric revival of cult-classic supermini<br />
In one of the 2020s&rsquo; less likely retro revivals, the Audi A2 is back.<br />
The A2 has become a bit of cult classic, because it was such an uncompromising piece of engineering, using an aluminium spaceframe and radical aerodynamics to create an incredibly spacious and fuel-efficient small hatchback. But unlike the Mini and the Renault 5, it wasn&rsquo;t all that popular when i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-rebirth-for-the-efficiency-king/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-rebirth-for-the-efficiency-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reborn Audi A2 driven: Electric comeback for the efficiency king]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effort to maximise efficiency on Volkswagen ID 3 platform results in unlikely electric revival of cult-classic supermini<br />
In one of the 2020s&rsquo; less likely retro revivals, the Audi A2 is back.<br />
The A2 has become a bit of cult classic, because it was such an uncompromising piece of engineering, using an aluminium spaceframe and radical aerodynamics to create an incredibly spacious and fuel-efficient small hatchback. But unlike the Mini and the Renault 5, it wasn&rsquo;t all that popular when i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-comeback-for-the-efficiency-king/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-comeback-for-the-efficiency-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Had Another Record Sales Month Thanks To Hybrids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai's hybrid sales surged 35.0 percent in July, led by the Tucson and Sonata.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-had-another-record-sales-month-thanks-to-hybrids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-had-another-record-sales-month-thanks-to-hybrids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis' New Flagship SUV Could Show Up This Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming GV90 will deliver full-size luxury to the Genesis lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-could-show-up-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-could-show-up-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Honors A Legendary Supercar With Some Fancy Paint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60&deg; Homage features exclusive exterior color choices and two livery options. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-honors-a-legendary-supercar-with-some-fancy-paint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-honors-a-legendary-supercar-with-some-fancy-paint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brabus Built A 56-Foot Luxury Catamaran With 1,450 Horsepower And Hydrofoils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brabus expands its yacht portfolio with the new Ultima 55, which combines carbon, foils, and two six-cylinder engines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-built-a-56-foot-luxury-catamaran-with-1450-horsepower-and-hydrofoils/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-built-a-56-foot-luxury-catamaran-with-1450-horsepower-and-hydrofoils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Isn't Giving Up On Wagons In America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RS6 Avant and A6 Allroad anchor Audi&rsquo;s US wagon lineup, keeping fast long-roof options alive as most rivals chase more SUVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-giving-up-on-wagons-in-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-giving-up-on-wagons-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hennessey Blackbird brings 850bhp, manual 'box and no screens]]></title><description><![CDATA[New atmo V8 supercar promises focused driving experience and long range, inspired by famed spy planeAmerican supercar maker Hennessey has revealed the wild Blackbird as its third all-new model, replacing the Venom F5 with a clear and rather different mandate: &ldquo;maximum man-machine connection&rdquo;.<br />
Although it places a greater emphasis on driver engagement, its targeted statistics pitch it at the top of the supercar set: 800-850bhp, 0-60mph in less than 3.0sec and a 220mph top speed.<br />
Henne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-blackbird-brings-850bhp-manual-box-and-no-screens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-blackbird-brings-850bhp-manual-box-and-no-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hennessey Revives The Analog Supercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[No turbos, no hybrid, and no screens. Oh, and there's a gated manual. Meet the new Hennessey Blackbird.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-revives-the-analog-supercar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-revives-the-analog-supercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kia Picks Mexico For EV3 Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico&rsquo;s Pesquer&iacute;a plant gets retooled for Kia EV3 production through 2028, boosting local content, charging build-out, and exports to North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-picks-mexico-for-ev3-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-picks-mexico-for-ev3-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferrari's synthesised gearbox really delight drivers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is a synthetic gearshift still satisfying if the mechanical link is missing? Ferrari thinks soRecently I went to Maranello to get educated about tech that goes deep into the petrolhead psyche. Nothing too dystopian: Ferrari&rsquo;s white-coats haven&rsquo;t been holding up test tubes to a backbeat of sardonic laughter and thunder as they devise subliminals to make us love the Luce. But they do appear to have concocted a gearbox that can convince you it&rsquo;s something it manifestly is not.<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-really-delight-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-really-delight-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smile and wave: My Renault 4 got me into the happiest owner's club]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a value crossover you can actually love - and owners are a cheery bunchGood news: Renault 4 drivers are wavers. How could they not be? It&rsquo;s such a cheery car &ndash; and still being fairly new remains sufficiently uncommon &ndash; that you simply have to celebrate when you see one coming the other way with a friendly wave or thumbs-up to its pilot.<br />
There aren&rsquo;t many current cars that would cultivate such a sense of community &ndash; the Jeep Wrangler and Mini Cooper are among th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smile-and-wave-my-renault-4-got-me-into-the-happiest-owners-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smile-and-wave-my-renault-4-got-me-into-the-happiest-owners-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fake' shifts, real thrill: Ferrari's synthesised gearbox is still a driver's dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is a synthetic gearshift still satisfying if the mechanical link is missing? Ferrari thinks soRecently I went to Maranello to get educated about tech that goes deep into the petrolhead psyche. Nothing too dystopian: Ferrari&rsquo;s white-coats haven&rsquo;t been holding up test tubes to a backbeat of sardonic laughter and thunder as they devise subliminals to make us love the Luce. But they do appear to have concocted a gearbox that can convince you it&rsquo;s something it manifestly is not.<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-shifts-real-thrill-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-is-still-a-drivers-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-shifts-real-thrill-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-is-still-a-drivers-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Alfa Romeo Stelvio Won't Arrive Until Later This Decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo stretches the current Stelvio while the next-generation SUV adopts STLA Large hardware, hybrid and electric powertrains, and a later launch window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-alfa-romeo-stelvio-wont-arrive-until-later-this-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-alfa-romeo-stelvio-wont-arrive-until-later-this-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Stelvio Pushed Back To 2028—Should You Wait?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfa Romeo stretches the current Stelvio while the next-generation SUV adopts STLA Large hardware, hybrid and electric powertrains, and a later launch window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio-pushed-back-to-2028should-you-wait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio-pushed-back-to-2028should-you-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Isn't Even Bothering To Camouflage The New S6 Anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sedan and wagon were spotted with a plug-in hybrid setup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-even-bothering-to-camouflage-the-new-s6-anymore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-even-bothering-to-camouflage-the-new-s6-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven ways to save money on EV charging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volatile energy prices have made charging much pricier in recent years &ndash; so how can company car drivers keep a lid on their costs?Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last ten years. With longer ranges, lower prices and faster charging, even long-haul company car drivers can switch to battery power &ndash; but it&rsquo;s not as cheap as it once was.<br />
Inflated by higher energy prices, the cost of charging an electric car has surged since the end of 2021, and HMRC&rsquo;s approved mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-ways-to-save-money-on-ev-charging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-ways-to-save-money-on-ev-charging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadillac’s Big Infotainment Fix Is Rolling Out Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cadillac LYRIQ, OPTIQ, VISTIQ, and CT5 gain a smarter media queue, profile-linked seats, sharper HUD graphics, and a redesigned home screen layout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-big-infotainment-fix-is-rolling-out-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-big-infotainment-fix-is-rolling-out-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW’s Next M3 Touring Gets A Codename And A Possible US Passport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munich's do-it-all car is taking shape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-next-m3-touring-gets-a-codename-and-a-possible-us-passport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-next-m3-touring-gets-a-codename-and-a-possible-us-passport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpine aims to be "more niche than Porsche" with six-car line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpine "will need" as many as six models, despite plans to keep its range slimAlpine is devising a full six-car line-up &ndash; but won't launch any new models after the forthcoming electric A110 until at least 2030.&nbsp;<br />
Alpine has recently launched the A390 crossover alongside the A290 hot hatch as part of its expansion. Asked how big Alpine could become&nbsp;CEO Philippe&nbsp;Krief said &ldquo;we are more on the Ferrari side in terms of volume than Porsche&rdquo;, suggesting sales of around]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-aims-to-be-more-niche-than-porsche-with-six-car-line-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-aims-to-be-more-niche-than-porsche-with-six-car-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dacia Bigster 17,000-mile test: The only car you need – for £30k]]></title><description><![CDATA[How good really is Dacia's new flagship SUV, and is it better than the Duster?You will have noticed this, but I'll say it anyway: aren't cars expensive these days? Rarely a press loan goes by without a friend spitting out their coffee when I tell them how much that week's test car costs to buy.<br />
As I write, I'm waiting for a Volkswagen Golf GTE to be delivered, and if I tell my housemate this mid-sized warm hatch costs &pound;45,000, I think she might explode.&nbsp;Luckily, Dacia hasn't caught th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-bigster-17000-mile-test-the-only-car-you-need-for-30k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-bigster-17000-mile-test-the-only-car-you-need-for-30k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese car makers all share parts - will the world follow?]]></title><description><![CDATA["Everyone has the same door handle": how Chinese firms build cars so cheaplyThere's a simple but crucial secret behind how the Chinese brands have managed to develop cars so quickly at costs much lower than those faced by manufacturers in Europe, but it also runs counter to the way traditional car makers work: they share parts.<br />
The ability to use standard parts across multiple models isn't new, and it is one the big reasons why global car giants such as&nbsp;the Volkswagen Group and Stellantis h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-all-share-parts-will-the-world-follow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-all-share-parts-will-the-world-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s cost secret: sharing standard parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Common doorhandles, springs and even engines provide big cost savings<br />
Europe and Japan look to the Chinese model of parts standardisation in a bid to competeThere's a simple but crucial secret behind how the Chinese brands have managed to develop cars so quickly at costs much lower than those faced by manufacturers in Europe, but it also runs counter to the way traditional car makers work: they share parts.<br />
The ability to use standard parts across multiple models isn't new, and it is one the big]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-cost-secret-sharing-standard-parts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-cost-secret-sharing-standard-parts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotus Explains Why It Didn't Bring Its Electric SUV To America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lotus Eletre is an electric SUV built in China that is facing more than stiff tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-explains-why-it-didnt-bring-its-electric-suv-to-america/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-explains-why-it-didnt-bring-its-electric-suv-to-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audi Caught Flogging Its Tiny Electric Hatchback On The Nürburgring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new A2 will go on sale in Europe sometime next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-caught-flogging-its-tiny-electric-hatchback-on-the-nrburgring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-caught-flogging-its-tiny-electric-hatchback-on-the-nrburgring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Used Mercedes A-Class: Posh hatch is a catch from just £5k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merc's third-gen hatch hit the ground running as a premium Golf rival - now it's available from &pound;2000The A-Class was a case of third time lucky for Mercedes - at least in terms of making a profit.<br />
The groundbreaking first-gen A-Class was safe and extremely space-efficient. We called it "easily the most innovative front-wheel-drive car since the Mini", yet frumpy styling played a role in it becoming a &euro;2.5 billion failure. Merc's second effort addressed notorious handling quirks but wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-mercedes-a-class-posh-hatch-is-a-catch-from-just-5k/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-mercedes-a-class-posh-hatch-is-a-catch-from-just-5k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate sleepers: Can new Citroen campervan beat VW California?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Citroen Holidays is here to challenge an Autocar favourite for campsite supremacyFew cars unite the writers of this magazine&mdash;or loom so large in many of our money-no-object garages&mdash;as a 2.4-tonne, diesel-powered cuboid. One that takes more than 12 seconds to hit 62mph and most likely laps Anglesey in the time it takes to brew a strong cup of tea via its on-board kitchenette. The Volkswagen California is an essential pillar in any rounded car collection, fantasy or otherwise,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ultimate-sleepers-can-new-citroen-campervan-beat-vw-california/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ultimate-sleepers-can-new-citroen-campervan-beat-vw-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snorkel, winches... missile launcher? Here's my mad homebuilt 4x4]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Frankenstein's monster of a vehicle is based on a Suzuki, but you wouldn't know itAndy Racher's dinky-size 4x4 is an example of what happens when you give two blokes a welding torch and a load of thin-gauge tubular steel - and absolutely no idea what to make with them.&nbsp;<br />
"My late dad, who was a welder, and I fabricated a tubular frame, making it up as we went along," explains Andy, who has an engineering background. "Whatever we decided at the time, we did. What you see is simply the re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/snorkel-winches-missile-launcher-heres-my-mad-homebuilt-4x4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/snorkel-winches-missile-launcher-heres-my-mad-homebuilt-4x4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All 20 BMW Art Cars Are Finally Together In One Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[And the best part: admission to BMW Welt in Munich is completely free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-20-bmw-art-cars-are-finally-together-in-one-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-20-bmw-art-cars-are-finally-together-in-one-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Alfa Romeo the only brand that can sell cars for £30k and £1.4m?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up ranges from Junior to 33 Stradale hypercar - but not everyone could achieve that spreadWhich brands, a colleague wondered, could retail a car at under thirty grand but also, like Alfa Romeo, launch a limited-edition, several-million-pound supercar?<br />
Alfa Romeo won't quote a price for the new 33 Stradale, so it's impossible to know for sure how much it costs. Tragically, it's not on the regular model configurator.<br />
I saw a build slot for one of the 33 examples advertised at &pound;3.5m, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-alfa-romeo-the-only-brand-that-can-sell-cars-for-30k-and-14m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-alfa-romeo-the-only-brand-that-can-sell-cars-for-30k-and-14m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[243mph on public roads: meet the world's maddest motorsport event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Silver State Challenge is a motorsport event like no other. We head to Nevada to join inThere aren't many places left where you can legally drive at more than 200mph on a public road. I've come to one of the remaining few.<br />
Twice each year, the Silver State Classic Challenge closes a vast section of Nevada's Route 318 and transforms it into the world's fastest public road motorsport course. No barriers. No run-off. No catch fencing. Just endless desert, distant mountains and a strip of Tarmac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/243mph-on-public-roads-meet-the-worlds-maddest-motorsport-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/243mph-on-public-roads-meet-the-worlds-maddest-motorsport-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR's New North American CEO Has A Lot Of Work To Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[JLR is betting big the United States, with ambitions plans that includes new models and a range of powertrain choices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlrs-new-north-american-ceo-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlrs-new-north-american-ceo-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Trailer Drives Itself Into The Campsite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Aboard T4 has electric drive, a remote control, and seven days of autonomy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-trailer-drives-itself-into-the-campsite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-trailer-drives-itself-into-the-campsite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Admits It Went 'Too Far' Removing Buttons. But Screens Aren't Going Anywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes says customers still love giant displays, but future models will bring back more physical controls for key functions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-admits-it-went-too-far-removing-buttons-but-screens-arent-going-anywhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-admits-it-went-too-far-removing-buttons-but-screens-arent-going-anywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hyundai Tucson SUV Spied With A Bold Redesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Tucson will debut in 2027 with a revamped design inside and out. And it will have only electrified powertrains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-hyundai-tucson-suv-spied-with-a-bold-redesign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-hyundai-tucson-suv-spied-with-a-bold-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignore Jay Leno: Your dream garage only needs three cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Leno's Garage is a dream, but does he actually have too many cars? | Getty Images<br />
I've got an old Mini Cooper S and BMW 3 Series Touring, but my next car might be something wildly differentA popular pastime among car enthusiasts, both in conversation and mentally during idle moments, is to ponder the dream garage. More specifically, which cars will occupy it, should money not be a concern. Less commonly pondered is the garage itself and how big or small it should be.<br />
Like many, I enjoy the J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ignore-jay-leno-your-dream-garage-only-needs-three-cars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ignore-jay-leno-your-dream-garage-only-needs-three-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari Goes Beyond Electric: New Models And Biofuels Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new Ferraris will arrive by the end of 2026, and biocarburants have already been tested in Maranello]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-goes-beyond-electric-new-models-and-biofuels-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-goes-beyond-electric-new-models-and-biofuels-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes: Big screens stay but we went "too far" removing buttons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes' screens can span the entire width of a dashboard<br />
The industry isn't yet at 'peak screen' but has hit 'low button', says Ola K&auml;lleniusMercedes-Benz CEO Ola K&auml;llenius says touchscreens in cars could continue to grow in the future - but he believes the industry might have reached peak "low button".<br />
As with many of its rivals, the Stuttgart firm's cars have focused on introducing large touchscreens in recent years at the expense of physical buttons.<br />
The tri-screen MBUX Hyperscree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-big-screens-stay-but-we-went-too-far-removing-buttons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-big-screens-stay-but-we-went-too-far-removing-buttons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissan Warns It Must Launch New Cars Faster Or 'We Won't Survive']]></title><description><![CDATA[The troubled Japanese automaker is drastically slashing development times to bring new models to market much quicker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-warns-it-must-launch-new-cars-faster-or-we-wont-survive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-warns-it-must-launch-new-cars-faster-or-we-wont-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW To Slash 8,000 Jobs, Mostly German Office Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure from Chinese EV rivals and weak China demand push BMW to trim 8,000 roles via German white&#8209;collar buyouts while protecting factory jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-slash-8000-jobs-mostly-german-office-roles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-slash-8000-jobs-mostly-german-office-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber, Rivian, And The $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivian R2 targets Level 4 autonomy by 2028 as Uber eyes up to 50,000 robotaxis, blending retail SUV duties with high-mileage ride-hailing work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uber-rivian-and-the-125-billion-robotaxi-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uber-rivian-and-the-125-billion-robotaxi-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BYD goes after Defender with boxy £48k, 402bhp hybrid SUV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugged-looking Ti7 goes on sale in the UK as Chinese brand's new flagshipThe BYD Ti7 has gone on sale in the UK as the Chinese brand's biggest model, priced from &pound;47,995.<br />
Sized between the 110 and 130 variants of the rival&nbsp;Land Rover Defender, it undercuts the British 4x4 and the&nbsp;petrol-engined Mercedes-Benz GLC and&nbsp;BMW X3.<br />
The Ti7 will be the first UK-bound car to use the Chinese brand&rsquo;s new, performance-focused &lsquo;DM-p&rsquo; plug-in-hybrid powertrain.<br />
This compr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-goes-after-defender-with-boxy-48k-402bhp-hybrid-suv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-goes-after-defender-with-boxy-48k-402bhp-hybrid-suv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW Will Flood The Market With New Cars Through 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munich has a big agenda for the next 18 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-will-flood-the-market-with-new-cars-through-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-will-flood-the-market-with-new-cars-through-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Recalls 57K Atlas SUVs After Backup Camera Fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rearview software flaws on 2024&ndash;2026 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport trigger a safety recall, with a free dealer update fixing dark camera screens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57k-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57k-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Recalls 57,000 Atlas SUVs After Backup Camera Fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rearview software flaws on Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models triggered a safety recall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57000-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57000-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tata Tops Tesla: Indian EVs Are the World’s Most Efficient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tata Sierra.ev and Mahindra BE 6 highlight how compact Indian crossovers achieve low Wh/mi on local cycles compared with larger US-market electric vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tata-tops-tesla-indian-evs-are-the-worlds-most-efficient/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tata-tops-tesla-indian-evs-are-the-worlds-most-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lexus ES verdict: Spirit of the LS lives on in £68k EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexus's eighth-generation ES becomes its one and only big executive saloon &ndash; and goes all-electric to boot.Lexus is one of those car brands that slowly seems to be morphing into an SUV specialist almost by force majeure&nbsp;rather than by force of will. At no point has this firm vowed to stop making other sorts of cars&nbsp;or expressed any particular commitment to becoming a&nbsp;tougher-looking, more outdoorsy version of its former self (unlike some other brands we could mention). It&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-es-verdict-spirit-of-the-ls-lives-on-in-68k-ev/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-es-verdict-spirit-of-the-ls-lives-on-in-68k-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari Is Sold Out Through 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business is booming in Maranello as the Prancing Horse races ahead at full steam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-sold-out-through-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-sold-out-through-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Renault Outsmarted Cheap Chinese EVs, And Profited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Scenic E-Tech and Dacia Spring anchor a higher EV mix while cost cuts defend profitability in a tougher European market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-renault-outsmarted-cheap-chinese-evs-and-profited/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-renault-outsmarted-cheap-chinese-evs-and-profited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New models vital to DS' survival as UK sales hit record low]]></title><description><![CDATA[DS sold just 112 cars in the UK during the first half of 2026, down from 948 a year agoDS is poised to introduce two crucial new models in the UK &ndash; the N&deg;3 supermini and N&deg;7 crossover &ndash; as it begins a fightback after sales slumped to a record low.<br />
The French premium brand sold just 112 cars in the UK during the first half of this year. That's an 88.19% decline from the 948 cars it registered here during the first six months of 2025.<br />
The sharp fall was primarily due to the cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-models-vital-to-ds-survival-as-uk-sales-hit-record-low/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-models-vital-to-ds-survival-as-uk-sales-hit-record-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche 911 Turbo S tested: A 200mph hypercar for the real world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrated giant-killing &lsquo;super-Porsche&rsquo; enters the electrified eraVersatility is a strange concept to find as a core quality at the heart of a 200mph super-sports car. Yet that is how the Porsche 911 Turbo has been defined for most of its 50-year life.The first version, built from 1975, endured for a long time, but the early &lsquo;930&rsquo; Turbos made an impression the car would spend decades trying to erase: the &lsquo;Widowmaker&rsquo; cast a long shadow.The memory of that car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-turbo-s-tested-a-200mph-hypercar-for-the-real-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-turbo-s-tested-a-200mph-hypercar-for-the-real-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Needs To Build This Baja Santa Fe For Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Santa Fe built for Baja would be a brilliant way to boost the profile of Hyundai's motorsport division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-needs-to-build-this-baja-santa-fe-for-real/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-needs-to-build-this-baja-santa-fe-for-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Recalls 311,000 Cars For Rollaway Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vehicles could have a corroded driver door-lock microswitch.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-recalls-311000-cars-for-rollaway-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-recalls-311000-cars-for-rollaway-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man Is Taking Over BMW's IMSA Race Car This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BMW iX3 and 5 Series will appear in the new Spider-Man movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spider-man-is-taking-over-bmws-imsa-race-car-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spider-man-is-taking-over-bmws-imsa-race-car-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Super Duty Could Become The US Army's Next Tactical Truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Army ISV&#8209;Heavy prototypes push the Ford F-Series Super Duty to deliver a 62-mile range, onboard power, and repair-friendly hardware against GM&rsquo;s rival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-super-duty-could-become-the-us-armys-next-tactical-truck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-super-duty-could-become-the-us-armys-next-tactical-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazda CEO Says The Miata Could Go Electric—Eventually]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mazda says the next MX-5 won't abandon gasoline just yet, but its replacement is already being engineered with electrification in mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-ceo-says-the-miata-could-go-electriceventually/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-ceo-says-the-miata-could-go-electriceventually/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Gear Star Richard Hammond Hit With $2,300 Speeding Fine And Seven Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magistrate Ann Minton totals $2,300 and seven points for Richard Hammond after two December runs in a Porsche Taycan and Bentley Continental GT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-star-richard-hammond-hit-with-2300-speeding-fine-and-seven-points/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-star-richard-hammond-hit-with-2300-speeding-fine-and-seven-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking: Ferrari's Controversial EV Is Reportedly Sold Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Ferrari Luce EV appears to be a sales success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shocking-ferraris-controversial-ev-is-reportedly-sold-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shocking-ferraris-controversial-ev-is-reportedly-sold-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why women were blocked from Le Mans for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackie Bond-Smith, Joey Cook and Jacqui Smith had to fight to race their Mini Marcos | Image: Getty<br />
Jamie Chadwick is the first woman to drive a hypercar at Le Mans, but would have been barred just decades agoJamie Chadwick recently became the first woman to drive a hypercar at Le Mans, a year after making her debut in the secondary class of the fabled 24-hour race.<br />
Many women have competed in this iconic event across the decades, yet the best female finish has stayed unsurpassed for almost a ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-women-were-blocked-from-le-mans-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-women-were-blocked-from-le-mans-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands Protest As Volkswagen Weighs Closing Historic Audi Factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[VW&rsquo;s restructuring puts Audi assembly at Neckarsulm under a 2030 closure risk despite a job guarantee running to 2034.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/thousands-protest-as-volkswagen-weighs-closing-historic-audi-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/thousands-protest-as-volkswagen-weighs-closing-historic-audi-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6,000 Audi Workers Flood Neckarsulm — Will VW Shut It Down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[VW&rsquo;s restructuring puts Audi A5, A6, A8 and e-tron GT assembly at Neckarsulm under a 2030 closure risk despite a job guarantee running to 2034.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6000-audi-workers-flood-neckarsulm-will-vw-shut-it-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6000-audi-workers-flood-neckarsulm-will-vw-shut-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2027 Audi Q9 Configurator Is Already Live. We Maxed It Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The equivalent of an A3 Sedan separates the base model from the fully loaded SQ9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-audi-q9-configurator-is-already-live-we-maxed-it-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-audi-q9-configurator-is-already-live-we-maxed-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW puts G-Class rival on hold as China headwinds hit home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Off-roader, code-named G74, evolved rapidly before development efforts stalled; China presents big challengeBMW has begun reassessing its future product strategy, including putting&nbsp;its rival for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class on ice,&nbsp;as changing market conditions have forced the German car maker to review which models will go into production later this decade.<br />
The move follows what new CEO&nbsp;Milan Nedeljkovi&#263;&nbsp;described as a dramatic shift in the automotive landscape over the pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-puts-g-class-rival-on-hold-as-china-headwinds-hit-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-puts-g-class-rival-on-hold-as-china-headwinds-hit-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Genesis GV60 Magma Is $9,000 Pricier Than Its Hyundai Sibling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ioniq 5 N's fancier cousin reaches dealers in the coming weeks, but only in three states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-gv60-magma-is-9000-pricier-than-its-hyundai-sibling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-gv60-magma-is-9000-pricier-than-its-hyundai-sibling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Toyota Corolla GRMN Costs Supra Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRMN Corolla turns Toyota&rsquo;s hottest hatch into a two-seat, Cup 2-shod, 730-unit special that costs about $20,000 more than a regular GR Corolla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-corolla-grmn-costs-supra-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-corolla-grmn-costs-supra-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The $64K Toyota Corolla That Costs Supra Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRMN Corolla turns Toyota&rsquo;s hottest hatch into a two-seat, Cup 2-shod, 730-unit special that costs about $20,000 more than a regular GR Corolla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-64k-toyota-corolla-that-costs-supra-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-64k-toyota-corolla-that-costs-supra-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Audi Q9 Starts Life In Europe With A Diesel, But More Engines Are Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi tells us its flagship SUV won't be limited to a V6 TDI in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q9-starts-life-in-europe-with-a-diesel-but-more-engines-are-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q9-starts-life-in-europe-with-a-diesel-but-more-engines-are-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The reality of car testing: Five minutes to judge a 1600bhp hypercar]]></title><description><![CDATA[An "exclusive opportunity" to try a long-awaited new car turns into a media circus - what did I really learn?The alarm goes at 4.30am. Ahead of you is a 150-mile drive that thousands will be doing this week: the well-trodden way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Except you're going a day early, to the neighbouring racing circuit, for a date with 1600bhp. Yes, sixteen hundred.<br />
You're carrying out the magazine's first test of one new all-electric, tri-motor sports car. The FoS is an increasingly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-reality-of-car-testing-five-minutes-to-judge-a-1600bhp-hypercar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-reality-of-car-testing-five-minutes-to-judge-a-1600bhp-hypercar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trophy hunting: A used MG 4 is a £10k EV bargain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fine specimens of this rounded electric hatchback are there for the taking, with ranges from 218 to 338 milesFinally, an affordable, practical, pleasingly styled and good-to-drive electric car. That was our verdict on the MG 4 EV when it arrived in 2022.<br />
That it hailed from China seemingly didn't dent its appeal to British buyers - perhaps in part because it wore the famous octagon on its beak. Since coming here, it has always been among the top 10 best-selling EVs, peaking at number two, and be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trophy-hunting-a-used-mg-4-is-a-10k-ev-bargain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trophy-hunting-a-used-mg-4-is-a-10k-ev-bargain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZEV mandate review is 'urgent', industry warns new PM]]></title><description><![CDATA['Unrealistic' rise of zero-emission targets risk future investment in UK industry, claims SMMT bossNew Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged by industry bosses to press ahead with government plans to review the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and make the automotive sector a key part of his plans to reindustrialise Britain.<br />
Mike Hawes, the boss of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), made the calls to coincide with the release of car and commercial vehicle manufacturin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-is-urgent-industry-warns-new-pm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-is-urgent-industry-warns-new-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Is Testing Its Most Off-Road-Capable SUV Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mini is testing a new Countryman Edition in the Rocky Mountains ahead of the tough Rebelle Rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-is-testing-its-most-off-road-capable-suv-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-is-testing-its-most-off-road-capable-suv-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mercedes GLA revealed as Audi Q4 rival with 408-mile range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric crossover will arrive in November, with a hybrid following in 2027The new Mercedes-Benz GLA has joined&nbsp;the firm's revamped line-up of compact models - with company boss Ola K&auml;llenius insisting that it is "better in all dimensions" than its big-selling predecessor.<br />
Launching in electric form in November and with a hybrid to follow early next year, the third generation of the Audi Q4 and Volvo EX40 rival sits on the Stuttgart firm's compact MMA architecture, which it shares with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-gla-revealed-as-audi-q4-rival-with-408-mile-range/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-gla-revealed-as-audi-q4-rival-with-408-mile-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes Reinvents Its Smallest SUV For The EV Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in two electric flavors with up to 349 horsepower. Don't worry, there's a hybrid too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-reinvents-its-smallest-suv-for-the-ev-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-reinvents-its-smallest-suv-for-the-ev-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Lovely Mercedes 190 Evo II Restomod Packs 765 Horsepower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy's Vespera Automobili brings the Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo II back to life with an exclusive restomod.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-lovely-mercedes-190-evo-ii-restomod-packs-765-horsepower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-lovely-mercedes-190-evo-ii-restomod-packs-765-horsepower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Is Already Replacing The New Chevrolet Equinox EV]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM is prepping a 2029 Chevrolet Equinox EV redesign on the BEV-N platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-is-already-replacing-the-new-chevrolet-equinox-ev/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-is-already-replacing-the-new-chevrolet-equinox-ev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW's Off-Road SUV Might Not Happen After All]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival reportedly did not make it past the final approval round. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-off-road-suv-might-not-happen-after-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-off-road-suv-might-not-happen-after-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsche Honors Its Racing Heritage With Two Gorgeous Throwback Liveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Porsche 963 prototype is competing with a Sunoco-inspired livery from the 1970s. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-honors-its-racing-heritage-with-two-gorgeous-throwback-liveries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-honors-its-racing-heritage-with-two-gorgeous-throwback-liveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Newest Luxury SUV Is Built To Beat The Germans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed in Sweden, the Zeekr 9X targets the luxury segment with six seats, lounge-like interior, and supercar performance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-newest-luxury-suv-is-built-to-beat-the-germans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-newest-luxury-suv-is-built-to-beat-the-germans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're Here to Deliver:' How A Forgotten Hypercar Company Plans To Make A Big Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years out of the spotlight, Apollo is back with the sold-out Evo and a long-term plan to return to its rebellious German roots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-here-to-deliver-how-a-forgotten-hypercar-company-plans-to-make-a-big-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-here-to-deliver-how-a-forgotten-hypercar-company-plans-to-make-a-big-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Ram Rumble Bee Pricing: $35,000 Gap Between Cheapest And Most Expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The base model costs $62,790, but the SRT borders on six figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ram-rumble-bee-pricing-35000-gap-between-cheapest-and-most-expensive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ram-rumble-bee-pricing-35000-gap-between-cheapest-and-most-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lepas L8 driven: is this £35k PHEV more than a posh Jaecoo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another Chery brand arrives in the UK, this one with sub-&pound;35k plug-in hybrid family SUVChinese car giant Chery should give itself a pat on the back. Eighteen months ago most UK car buyers had never heard of it, but since the launch of its Jaecoo and Omoda brands, it has rocketed up the sales charts, most notably with the&nbsp;Jaecoo 7.It's now confident enough to have a go at a slightly higher-priced premium brand. It's called Lepas &ndash; a portmanteau of 'leopard' and 'passion' &nd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8-driven-is-this-35k-phev-more-than-a-posh-jaecoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8-driven-is-this-35k-phev-more-than-a-posh-jaecoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lepas L8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet another Chery brand arrives in the UK, this one with sub-&pound;35k plug-in hybrid family SUVChinese car giant Chery should give itself a pat on the back. Eighteen months ago most UK car buyers had never heard of it, but since the launch of its Jaecoo and Omoda brands, it has rocketed up the sales charts, most notably with the&nbsp;Jaecoo 7.It's now confident enough to have a go at a slightly higher-priced premium brand. It's called Lepas &ndash; a portmanteau of 'leopard' and 'passion' &nd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No VXR badge here - but my Vauxhall Grandland is surprisingly stiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track excursion reveals an identity crisis: this SUV thinks it&rsquo;s a sports carDuring the first few weeks with my Vauxhall Grandland, I pondered aloud whether its maker had sacrificed an element of comfort and practicality in search of a more 'sporting' drive, and I think I should perhaps explain a little further. For a large family SUV, the Vauxhall rolls very little and corners with surprising poise. Its steering is pleasingly accurate - albeit rather over-light and lacking any semblance o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-vxr-badge-here-but-my-vauxhall-grandland-is-surprisingly-stiff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-vxr-badge-here-but-my-vauxhall-grandland-is-surprisingly-stiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Built A 1,000-Horsepower Mega Golf, But It Didn't End Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as a GTI, and then things got wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-built-a-1000-horsepower-mega-golf-but-it-didnt-end-well/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-built-a-1000-horsepower-mega-golf-but-it-didnt-end-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford of Europe hires BYD Europe MD as it begins fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Grazia Davino moves from regional managing director of BYD Europe to the Blue OvalWelcome to Movers and Shakers, an Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry.<br />
This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures&nbsp;in the sector, covering everything you need to know.<br />
Name: Maria Grazia Davino<br />
Company: Ford of Europe<br />
Role: Vice-president,&nbsp;salesFord of Europe has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-of-europe-hires-byd-europe-md-as-it-begins-fightback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-of-europe-hires-byd-europe-md-as-it-begins-fightback/</guid></item></channel></rss>