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+0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tom-cruise-is-back-behind-the-wheel-days-of-thunder-2-announced/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/most-lucid-airs-already-got-the-ota-fire-fixcheck-yours-now/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/most-lucid-airs-already-got-the-ota-fire-fixcheck-yours-now/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-tribute-continental-gt-turns-heritage-into-a-one-off/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-tribute-continental-gt-turns-heritage-into-a-one-off/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/biggest-test-of-2026-bmw-ix3-vs-volvo-ex60-vs-mercedes-glc/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/biggest-test-of-2026-bmw-ix3-vs-volvo-ex60-vs-mercedes-glc/ Meanwhile, at the stand of Le Fils de Peugeot Frères, "exhibited amid victorious and nickel-gleaming bicycles and motorcyc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-tale-of-two-peugeots-how-a-family-feud-split-the-company/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-tale-of-two-peugeots-how-a-family-feud-split-the-company/ In its most recent guise, Jaguar's range was made up of generally excellent sports cars, salo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-xe-is-a-brilliant-3-series-alternative-and-available-from-3k/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-xe-is-a-brilliant-3-series-alternative-and-available-from-3k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-xm-to-e46-bmw-dealers-are-re-training-to-keep-classics-alive/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-xm-to-e46-bmw-dealers-are-re-training-to-keep-classics-alive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-origin-story-gets-the-hollywood-treatment-with-new-movie-watch-the-trailer/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maseratis-origin-story-gets-the-hollywood-treatment-with-new-movie-watch-the-trailer/ "Hi, I'm Deepal," said an AI-voiced Changan as I entered it, which w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-an-era-of-annoying-bongs-my-tesla-model-y-does-adas-right/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/in-an-era-of-annoying-bongs-my-tesla-model-y-does-adas-right/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/never-sell-again-the-top-30-used-cars-you-can-keep-forever/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/never-sell-again-the-top-30-used-cars-you-can-keep-forever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dashcam-policing-is-no-match-for-proper-traffic-cops/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dashcam-policing-is-no-match-for-proper-traffic-cops/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-said-it-wouldnt-build-a-sports-car-now-the-door-is-open/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acura-said-it-wouldnt-build-a-sports-car-now-the-door-is-open/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-has-7-new-models-coming-soon-heres-all-of-them/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-has-7-new-models-coming-soon-heres-all-of-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-mustang-we-wish-ford-would-build/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-mustang-we-wish-ford-would-build/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-4999-baby-stroller-brings-supercar-luxury-to-the-playground/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-4999-baby-stroller-brings-supercar-luxury-to-the-playground/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pixars-radiator-springs-is-real-and-its-hiding-in-arizona/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pixars-radiator-springs-is-real-and-its-hiding-in-arizona/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fernando-alonso-spotted-in-ultra-rare-aston-martin-valiant-in-monaco/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fernando-alonso-spotted-in-ultra-rare-aston-martin-valiant-in-monaco/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-volkswagens-first-ever-electric-california-camper/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-volkswagens-first-ever-electric-california-camper/ The removal of the 2.0-litre isn’t as disastrous for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rip-mazda-mx-5-20-the-best-fun-engines-left-under-100k/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rip-mazda-mx-5-20-the-best-fun-engines-left-under-100k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-type-135-esprit-hybrid-v8-and-v6-aim-for-1000-hp/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-type-135-esprit-hybrid-v8-and-v6-aim-for-1000-hp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-bringing-back-combustion-with-a-new-hybrid-supercar/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-bringing-back-combustion-with-a-new-hybrid-supercar/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beat-the-76-plate-discounts-save-big-on-a-nearly-new-car/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beat-the-76-plate-discounts-save-big-on-a-nearly-new-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-off-ferrari-599-shooting-brake-targets-up-to-757000-at-auction/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-off-ferrari-599-shooting-brake-targets-up-to-757000-at-auction/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-drops-2027-promaster-city-under-40000-cheapest-us-work-van/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-drops-2027-promaster-city-under-40000-cheapest-us-work-van/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-wants-to-sell-manual-cars-until-theyre-outlawed/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-wants-to-sell-manual-cars-until-theyre-outlawed/ Pricing for the new performance model will start from £66,750 in saloon form, with the Shooting Brake costing £1000 more.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-packs-c63-power-for-34k-less/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-packs-c63-power-for-34k-less/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-teases-new-911-gt3-that-america-wont-get/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-teases-new-911-gt3-that-america-wont-get/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-the-alpine-tribute-america-wont-get/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-gt3-bergsport-the-alpine-tribute-america-wont-get/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-dismisses-rumors-of-making-body-on-frame-models-with-nissan/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-dismisses-rumors-of-making-body-on-frame-models-with-nissan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-ix3-locks-doors-briefly-to-stop-cyclist-collisions/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-ix3-locks-doors-briefly-to-stop-cyclist-collisions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/china-recalls-millions-europe-says-tesla-door-handles-are-fine/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/china-recalls-millions-europe-says-tesla-door-handles-are-fine/ The sports coupé 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-celica-set-to-be-revived-as-awd-hybrid/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-celica-set-to-be-revived-as-awd-hybrid/ The sports coupé 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/return-of-the-celica-toyota-set-to-revive-coupe-as-awd-hybrid/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/return-of-the-celica-toyota-set-to-revive-coupe-as-awd-hybrid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-is-officially-coming-back-but-whos-hosting/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-is-officially-coming-back-but-whos-hosting/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ranger-super-duty-is-already-a-huge-hit-in-australia/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ranger-super-duty-is-already-a-huge-hit-in-australia/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-entry-level-crossovers-are-still-really-cheap-for-2027/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kias-entry-level-crossovers-are-still-really-cheap-for-2027/ Lotus has set a target weight of 1.5 tonnes for the V8 version of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-to-offer-v6-in-addition-to-hybrid-v8/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2028-lotus-esprit-to-offer-v6-in-addition-to-hybrid-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-indecent-009-an-extreme-italian-take-on-the-porsche-911/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-indecent-009-an-extreme-italian-take-on-the-porsche-911/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-love-my-toyota-supra-so-im-planning-to-give-it-1000bhp/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-love-my-toyota-supra-so-im-planning-to-give-it-1000bhp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-honda-fit-isnt-coming-back-to-america-but-the-door-is-open/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-honda-fit-isnt-coming-back-to-america-but-the-door-is-open/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-says-no-fit-return-for-now-but-it-wont-rule-it-out/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-says-no-fit-return-for-now-but-it-wont-rule-it-out/ The wheels beneath us begin to turn - gently, smoothly, but not without an accompanying soundtrack. And in an instant we become among]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feels-like-a-bentley-on-the-road-in-the-370-mile-torcal-ev/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feels-like-a-bentley-on-the-road-in-the-370-mile-torcal-ev/ The electric SUV has a 65kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack that yields a range of 279 miles between charges and can be topped up at up to 120kW. That allows a 30-80% refill in 22 minutes.
The L6 is powered by a single front-mounted motor that puts out 214bhp and 203lb ft of torque]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l6-coming-to-uk-as-214bhp-279-mile-vw-id-4-rival/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l6-coming-to-uk-as-214bhp-279-mile-vw-id-4-rival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-targeting-toyota/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-targeting-toyota/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-its-targeting-toyota/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-hits-1-million-hybrid-sales-now-its-targeting-toyota/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/max-verstappen-vs-100-karts-live-on-disney/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/max-verstappen-vs-100-karts-live-on-disney/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/police-miss-phone-use-in-78-of-crashes-telematics-finds/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/police-miss-phone-use-in-78-of-crashes-telematics-finds/ I walked a few miles to find this spot, trudging through the Cambrians to find a vantage point that looks just right. I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rally-is-the-best-spectator-motorsport-even-when-its-freezing/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rally-is-the-best-spectator-motorsport-even-when-its-freezing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-hits-2-million-electric-cars-china-and-us-lag/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-hits-2-million-electric-cars-china-and-us-lag/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-a-shame-mazda-laments-uk-emissions-rules-killed-the-miatas-bigger-engine/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-a-shame-mazda-laments-uk-emissions-rules-killed-the-miatas-bigger-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimacs-new-take-on-supercars-is-turning-heads/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimacs-new-take-on-supercars-is-turning-heads/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimac-has-a-bold-prediction-for-the-future-of-supercars/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mate-rimac-has-a-bold-prediction-for-the-future-of-supercars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-n-is-working-on-a-rear-wheel-drive-performance-car/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-n-is-working-on-a-rear-wheel-drive-performance-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-may-make-cr-v-and-accord-hybrid-only-element-revival-still-rumored/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-may-make-cr-v-and-accord-hybrid-only-element-revival-still-rumored/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nismo-z-finally-gets-a-manual-nissan-launches-facelift-in-japan/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nismo-z-finally-gets-a-manual-nissan-launches-facelift-in-japan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-gets-more-power/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-gets-more-power/ Jeff Bezos is credited with using an empty chair in Amazon board meetings to represent the customer view. A superb mindset, because a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-signed-this-off-the-truth-about-infuriating-capacitive-buttons/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-signed-this-off-the-truth-about-infuriating-capacitive-buttons/ A few stalwarts soldier on, such as the Mini Convertible. But with prices nearing £30,000, why not consider its predecessor, which you can now pick up from about £3000?
When the fourth-generation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/open-and-shut-case-why-you-should-buy-a-5k-mini-convertible/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/open-and-shut-case-why-you-should-buy-a-5k-mini-convertible/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-might-finally-have-a-proper-race-track/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-might-finally-have-a-proper-race-track/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-is-finally-getting-real-racing-update/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gta-6-is-finally-getting-real-racing-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lincoln-corsair-returns-for-2027-as-a-china-built-hybrid/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lincoln-corsair-returns-for-2027-as-a-china-built-hybrid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-keep-building-manuals-but-dont-expect-more-of-them/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-keep-building-manuals-but-dont-expect-more-of-them/ The 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. 
Mazda is kee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-15-litre-gets-more-power-as-20-litre-dropped-in-uk/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-15-litre-gets-more-power-as-20-litre-dropped-in-uk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-fernando-alonsos-aston-martin-valkyrie-roars-through-monaco-tunnel/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-fernando-alonsos-aston-martin-valkyrie-roars-through-monaco-tunnel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/recall-alert-48000-toyota-tacomas-may-lose-shock-reservoirs/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/recall-alert-48000-toyota-tacomas-may-lose-shock-reservoirs/ New models will include a region-specific small electric SUV, a mid-sized electric SUV and commercial vehicles, Hyundai executives told analysts at the firm’s annual investo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-to-launch-41-new-cars-in-europe-by-2030/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-to-launch-41-new-cars-in-europe-by-2030/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dreames-09-second-rocket-car-collapses-never-becomes-a-real-supercar/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dreames-09-second-rocket-car-collapses-never-becomes-a-real-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-knockoff-bugatti-is-dead-on-arrival/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-knockoff-bugatti-is-dead-on-arrival/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-are-launching-extended-range-evs-next-year/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-and-genesis-are-launching-extended-range-evs-next-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-customer-koenigsegg-gemera-smashed-outside-luxury-hotel/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-customer-koenigsegg-gemera-smashed-outside-luxury-hotel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/robot-ford-f-250-just-shot-down-drones-no-driver-needed/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/robot-ford-f-250-just-shot-down-drones-no-driver-needed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-is-working-on-cheaper-performance-cars/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-is-working-on-cheaper-performance-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-volvo-spots-danger-all-others-warned-instantly-in-new-safety-alerts/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-volvo-spots-danger-all-others-warned-instantly-in-new-safety-alerts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-602-hp-callawaywaldoch-2026-silverado-launch-edition/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-602-hp-callawaywaldoch-2026-silverado-launch-edition/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-now-one-companywhat-that-means-for-emira-and-evs/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-is-now-one-companywhat-that-means-for-emira-and-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-completes-its-acquisition-of-lotus-what-does-that-mean-for-the-emira/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-completes-its-acquisition-of-lotus-what-does-that-mean-for-the-emira/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-the-new-montero-come-to-america-mitsubishi-still-isnt-sure/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-the-new-montero-come-to-america-mitsubishi-still-isnt-sure/ It uses the car’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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-volvos-now-able-to-warn-other-cars-of-animals-cyclists-in-road/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-volvos-now-able-to-warn-other-cars-of-animals-cyclists-in-road/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-is-rebooting-us-trucks-and-nissan-is-building-it/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-is-rebooting-us-trucks-and-nissan-is-building-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-challenge-is-an-entry-level-275000-race-car/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-challenge-is-an-entry-level-275000-race-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-the-mini-that-beat-everyone-in-monte-carlo-sort-of/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-buy-the-mini-that-beat-everyone-in-monte-carlo-sort-of/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-could-give-a-hybrid-lifeline-to-uk-car-factories/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-could-give-a-hybrid-lifeline-to-uk-car-factories/ The plan was to blast down]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-truth-about-electric-car-holidays-1400-miles-in-the-bmw-ix3/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-truth-about-electric-car-holidays-1400-miles-in-the-bmw-ix3/ However, while the cars themselves get ever better, the process of charging still remains a stumbling bl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-charge-an-electric-car-at-an-apartment-or-flat/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-to-charge-an-electric-car-at-an-apartment-or-flat/ That’s the idea behind Bottega Fuoriserie, wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/giulia-quadrifoglio-luna-rossa-driven-ultra-rare-special-is-a-v6-ace/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/giulia-quadrifoglio-luna-rossa-driven-ultra-rare-special-is-a-v6-ace/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-chevy-traverse-high-country-gets-a-more-upscale-makeover/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-chevy-traverse-high-country-gets-a-more-upscale-makeover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wants-answers-after-being-banned-in-the-us/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wants-answers-after-being-banned-in-the-us/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-wants-to-turn-taillights-into-active-aero/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-wants-to-turn-taillights-into-active-aero/ This means the MX-5 will 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’s car.
A spokesperson for Mazda]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-drops-181bhp-20-litre-engine-in-uk/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-mx-5-drops-181bhp-20-litre-engine-in-uk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/daniel-craigs-1959-land-rover-with-handwritten-note-hits-auction/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/daniel-craigs-1959-land-rover-with-handwritten-note-hits-auction/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-corolla-60th-anniversary-editions-us-vs-europe/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-corolla-60th-anniversary-editions-us-vs-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3-motorsport-and-evs-we-spoke-with-m-ceo-frank-van-meel/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m3-motorsport-and-evs-we-spoke-with-m-ceo-frank-van-meel/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/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m-boss-frank-van-meel-on-the-future-of-m-evs-and-keeping-the-fun-alive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-gr-gts-shaky-business-case-isnt-stopping-toyota-from-making-more-sports-cars/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-gr-gts-shaky-business-case-isnt-stopping-toyota-from-making-more-sports-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-size-defender-electric-delayed-to-2030s/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-size-defender-electric-delayed-to-2030s/ 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.
The entry-level Urban Range variant, with a 40kWh ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-renault-5-gains-extra-range-red-paint-and-williams-style/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/updated-renault-5-gains-extra-range-red-paint-and-williams-style/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ayrton-sennas-legendary-honda-nsx-could-fetch-over-1-million/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ayrton-sennas-legendary-honda-nsx-could-fetch-over-1-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-next-audio-upgrade-is-doing-more-than-sounding-better/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-next-audio-upgrade-is-doing-more-than-sounding-better/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-audi-a3-could-finally-bring-back-the-quality-that-made-audi-great/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-audi-a3-could-finally-bring-back-the-quality-that-made-audi-great/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-hikes-cybertruck-prices-up-to-7-percent/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-hikes-cybertruck-prices-up-to-7-percent/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-literally-raises-the-roof-with-new-high-end-palisade/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-literally-raises-the-roof-with-new-high-end-palisade/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/116-million-vehicles-now-under-probe-for-gm-brake-failure/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/116-million-vehicles-now-under-probe-for-gm-brake-failure/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ufc-and-ram-team-up-to-auction-off-900-hp-ram-rumble-bee-for-charity/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ufc-and-ram-team-up-to-auction-off-900-hp-ram-rumble-bee-for-charity/ Well, yes, mum, it turns out they are, and I think you’ll find you should actually be calling them Shhhkoda. Once I’d convinced Professor A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-should-it-matter-if-you-say-skoda-or-shhhhkoda/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-should-it-matter-if-you-say-skoda-or-shhhhkoda/ Over the past nine years, the mean average kerb weight of new cars has increased by almost 400kg, from 1553kg to 1947kg.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-suvs-not-to-blame-for-pothole-crisis-say-experts/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-suvs-not-to-blame-for-pothole-crisis-say-experts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/another-state-is-raising-speed-limits-to-75-miles-per-hour/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/another-state-is-raising-speed-limits-to-75-miles-per-hour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-isnt-worried-about-china-yet/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-isnt-worried-about-china-yet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-wants-its-phevs-to-drive-like-evs/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-wants-its-phevs-to-drive-like-evs/ It is Suzuki’s first electric kei car, meaning it has been developed according to the Japanese class’s strict limits on size. This has resulted in a boxy upright shape, which is designed to maximise occupant space in a minimal fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-suzuki-e-sky-sub-20k-ev-due-in-uk-next-year/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-suzuki-e-sky-sub-20k-ev-due-in-uk-next-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mitsubishi-pajero-returns-tomorrow-watch-the-first-teaser/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mitsubishi-pajero-returns-tomorrow-watch-the-first-teaser/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-pajero-is-back-september-2-returns-with-ladder-frame/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-pajero-is-back-september-2-returns-with-ladder-frame/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-suzuki-e-sky-is-a-tiny-electric-car-that-does-more-with-less/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-suzuki-e-sky-is-a-tiny-electric-car-that-does-more-with-less/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-dont-need-speed-to-feel-a-thrill-science-explains-why/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-dont-need-speed-to-feel-a-thrill-science-explains-why/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-steering-wheel-free-cybercab-hits-austin-september-3/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-steering-wheel-free-cybercab-hits-austin-september-3/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-uk-relaunch-on-ice-after-just-20-sales/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-uk-relaunch-on-ice-after-just-20-sales/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-killing-buttons-because-young-people-would-rather-talk-to-their-cars/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-is-killing-buttons-because-young-people-would-rather-talk-to-their-cars/ Speaking to Autocar, Volvo UK boss Nicole Melillo Shaw said PHEVs will continue to serve as a “stepping stone” for buyers who aren’t yet ready to take the leap into an electric car.&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-pledges-long-range-phevs-that-can-be-used-as-intended/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-pledges-long-range-phevs-that-can-be-used-as-intended/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-cars-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-cars-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-car-owners-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/32-million-us-car-owners-told-to-park-outside-over-fire-risk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-previews-next-amarok-suv-version-possible/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-previews-next-amarok-suv-version-possible/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform-in-spain/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform-in-spain/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-build-next-european-suv-on-chinese-platform/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-tukan-is-a-new-small-truck-the-us-cant-have/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-tukan-is-a-new-small-truck-the-us-cant-have/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-boss-felt-like-a-born-again-christian-after-driving-electric-amg/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-boss-felt-like-a-born-again-christian-after-driving-electric-amg/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-denies-its-killing-the-taycan-2030-end-date-still-unclear/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-denies-its-killing-the-taycan-2030-end-date-still-unclear/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uscanada-trade-deal-collapses-as-trucks-trigger-50-tariffs-shock/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uscanada-trade-deal-collapses-as-trucks-trigger-50-tariffs-shock/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-situation-is-more-than-critical-vw-boss-warns-staff/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-situation-is-more-than-critical-vw-boss-warns-staff/ 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.
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:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-toyota-mr2-full-story-on-mid-engined-sports-car-for-2028/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-toyota-mr2-full-story-on-mid-engined-sports-car-for-2028/ The Denza Bao 5, newly arrived in Britain, is a tough-looking, Chinese-made,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/catalyst-16v-800v-bring-obscure-boot-badges-back-for-the-ev-age/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/catalyst-16v-800v-bring-obscure-boot-badges-back-for-the-ev-age/ Anyone who has ever been woken at 3am by the droning and banging of a modified Audi RS3 or somesuch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/people-have-been-complaining-about-noisy-cars-for-115-years/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/people-have-been-complaining-about-noisy-cars-for-115-years/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/home-improvement-the-mechanics-turning-your-drive-into-a-garage/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/home-improvement-the-mechanics-turning-your-drive-into-a-garage/ 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.
Even now, used cars start from around £35,000, or simila]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-you-need-a-used-honda-civic-type-r-even-if-it-costs-40k/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-you-need-a-used-honda-civic-type-r-even-if-it-costs-40k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-g70-is-losing-its-best-engine/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-g70-is-losing-its-best-engine/ I wasn’t good on that morning, though]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-kerbed-a-wheel-but-are-car-designers-really-to-blame/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-kerbed-a-wheel-but-are-car-designers-really-to-blame/ This dramatic move is about to be proposed in all seriousness by the Independent Garage Association when it holds ta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mot-price-hike-why-its-worth-paying-more-to-your-mechanic/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mot-price-hike-why-its-worth-paying-more-to-your-mechanic/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-mercedes-boss-on-why-car-fans-will-love-its-future-evs/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-mercedes-boss-on-why-car-fans-will-love-its-future-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-ford-considering-a-cheap-rally-car-sure-sounds-like-it/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-ford-considering-a-cheap-rally-car-sure-sounds-like-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feds-expand-investigation-into-gms-troublesome-v8-engines/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feds-expand-investigation-into-gms-troublesome-v8-engines/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001-not-tuned/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001-not-tuned/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-teslas-design-chief-preserved-his-model-s-plaid-001/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-reviewing-plans-to-relaunch-cadillac-in-uk/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-reviewing-plans-to-relaunch-cadillac-in-uk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-killed-any-hopes-of-a-new-8-series-not-feasible/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-killed-any-hopes-of-a-new-8-series-not-feasible/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-drops-8-series-as-alpina-vision-steps-up/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-drops-8-series-as-alpina-vision-steps-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-open-top-ferrari-550-restomod-has-a-v12-and-manual-gearbox/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-open-top-ferrari-550-restomod-has-a-v12-and-manual-gearbox/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-honors-america-250-with-from-sea-to-sea-sv-trio/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-honors-america-250-with-from-sea-to-sea-sv-trio/ And the momentum will only keep rolling as 2027 approaches, bringing high-profile arrivals from all corners of the world.
From the baby EVs that didn't seem possible only a few years ago to rip-snorting V8 supercars and VIP-hauling vans, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-to-zenvo-every-new-car-coming-to-the-uk-in-2026-and-2027/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-to-zenvo-every-new-car-coming-to-the-uk-in-2026-and-2027/ Fully autonomous taxis and delivery vehicles are on the way, and before long we may see fully autonomous private cars.
On top of all that, the way cars are produced is also becoming increasingly robotic.
Robots have been used to build ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/autobots-roll-out-meet-the-androids-changing-car-factories-for-good/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/autobots-roll-out-meet-the-androids-changing-car-factories-for-good/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-officially-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-officially-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mavis-buys-pep-boys-for-700-million-putting-800-stores-under-one-roof/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-buyers-are-very-happy-the-new-gt-is-no-longer-electric/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-buyers-are-very-happy-the-new-gt-is-no-longer-electric/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-owners-outraged-after-spider-man-ads-pop-into-dashboards/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-owners-outraged-after-spider-man-ads-pop-into-dashboards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-finally-launches-its-first-hybrid/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-finally-launches-its-first-hybrid/ You may well have read horror stories about electric car owners facing hefty bills for replacements or contemplating cutting their losses on cars that are otherwise worthless be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-long-will-the-battery-last-in-my-electric-car/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-long-will-the-battery-last-in-my-electric-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-temerario-tricolore-ignites-pebble-beach-paint-fight/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-temerario-tricolore-ignites-pebble-beach-paint-fight/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/praga-bohema-smashes-paganis-spa-record/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/praga-bohema-smashes-paganis-spa-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-undecided-whether-it-wants-to-fake-a-manual-or-not/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-undecided-whether-it-wants-to-fake-a-manual-or-not/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeeps-80-blackout-wrangler-that-dares-the-ford-bronco/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeeps-80-blackout-wrangler-that-dares-the-ford-bronco/ 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.
He no]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-the-new-tests-making-adas-systems-youll-actually-want-to-use/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/inside-the-new-tests-making-adas-systems-youll-actually-want-to-use/ The VLE is based on Mercedes’ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-aims-to-stimulate-luxury-mpv-market-with-plush-new-vle/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-aims-to-stimulate-luxury-mpv-market-with-plush-new-vle/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-wont-let-the-rotary-die-this-patent-could-make-it-more-efficient/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-wont-let-the-rotary-die-this-patent-could-make-it-more-efficient/ 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.
The SUV will go on sale in Egypt in August before "steadily expanding into global markets". A European debut is set to follow s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-monjaro-coming-to-uk-as-big-phev-family-suv/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-monjaro-coming-to-uk-as-big-phev-family-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-approved-new-efficiency-rules-for-replacement-tires-heres-what-it-means/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/california-approved-new-efficiency-rules-for-replacement-tires-heres-what-it-means/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-messaging-rear-seats/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-messaging-rear-seats/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-massaging-rear-seats/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/finally-skodas-new-sedan-has-massaging-rear-seats/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-pushes-cx-30-redesign-to-2031/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-pushes-cx-30-redesign-to-2031/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cape-crusader-this-mg-zr-rally-car-conquered-africa-and-wont-quit/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cape-crusader-this-mg-zr-rally-car-conquered-africa-and-wont-quit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turns-back-the-clock-with-gorgeous-veyron-restoration/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turns-back-the-clock-with-gorgeous-veyron-restoration/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-all-25-million-hennessey-blackbirds-in-four-hours/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-all-25-million-hennessey-blackbirds-in-four-hours/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-25-million-hennessey-blackbird-in-four-hours/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/buyers-snap-up-25-million-hennessey-blackbird-in-four-hours/ The lorry – which was updated last year with fresh tech and a new look to bring it into line with the Model Y – will be presented at next month’s IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany. Tesla said it will confirm European specifications and launch plans at the event.
Tesla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-semi-1073bhp-325-mile-electric-lorry-confirmed-for-europe/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-semi-1073bhp-325-mile-electric-lorry-confirmed-for-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-company-plans-big-shift/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-company-plans-big-shift/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-ford-plans-big-shift/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bronco-pickup-could-replace-ranger-as-ford-plans-big-shift/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-car-market-slumps-at-home-as-exports-jump/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-car-market-slumps-at-home-as-exports-jump/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-recall-13-suvs-could-lose-steering-check-your-vin-now/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-x3-recall-13-suvs-could-lose-steering-check-your-vin-now/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-refuses-to-kill-physical-buttons-even-if-they-cost-more/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-refuses-to-kill-physical-buttons-even-if-they-cost-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-built-a-one-off-suv-you-cant-order/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-built-a-one-off-suv-you-cant-order/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-isnt-done-with-the-m2-yet-a-new-version-is-allegedly-coming/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-isnt-done-with-the-m2-yet-a-new-version-is-allegedly-coming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-just-raised-murano-prices-as-sv-base-trim-disappears/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-just-raised-murano-prices-as-sv-base-trim-disappears/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-xm-is-reportedly-facing-the-chopping-block/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-bmw-xm-is-reportedly-facing-the-chopping-block/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/10000rpm-pound354k-ford-escort-is-a-car-nobody-else-could-build/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/10000rpm-pound354k-ford-escort-is-a-car-nobody-else-could-build/ 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.
Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-take-a-fifth-of-the-uk-market-can-they-keep-growing/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-take-a-fifth-of-the-uk-market-can-they-keep-growing/ 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.
The SUV is the spearhead for a reinvention of the Hyundai-owned Genesis brand, as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-rolls-royce-rival-is-europes-largest-ev/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-rolls-royce-rival-is-europes-largest-ev/ 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.
The SUV is the spearhead for a reinvention of the Hyundai-owned Genesis brand, as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-limo-suv-is-europes-largest-electric-car/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-revealed-limo-suv-is-europes-largest-electric-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-genesis-gv90-debuts-as-a-flagship-suv-with-coach-doors/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-genesis-gv90-debuts-as-a-flagship-suv-with-coach-doors/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-considering-a-v-seriesr-track-car-for-customers/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-considering-a-v-seriesr-track-car-for-customers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-spied-with-new-face/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-g90-flagship-sedan-spied-with-new-face/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-grand-tour-is-here-watch-the-first-trailer/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-grand-tour-is-here-watch-the-first-trailer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-hybrid-future-is-taking-shape-and-one-country-could-have-a-bigger-role/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghinis-hybrid-future-is-taking-shape-and-one-country-could-have-a-bigger-role/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-wants-to-steal-the-nrburgring-record-from-the-mercedes-amg-one/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-wants-to-steal-the-nrburgring-record-from-the-mercedes-amg-one/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-explains-why-it-ditched-buttons-and-knobs/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-explains-why-it-ditched-buttons-and-knobs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-sends-a-stock-gladiator-into-the-brutal-2026-rebelle-rally/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-sends-a-stock-gladiator-into-the-brutal-2026-rebelle-rally/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-new-ev-uses-100-merino-woolnot-leather/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-new-ev-uses-100-merino-woolnot-leather/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-tesla-robotaxi-pushes-through-austin-bollards/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-tesla-robotaxi-pushes-through-austin-bollards/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino-is-the-tiny-ev-golf-courses-suddenly-want/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-topolino-is-the-tiny-ev-golf-courses-suddenly-want/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-recalls-27720-sedans-for-driveshaft-problem-rollaway-risk/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-recalls-27720-sedans-for-driveshaft-problem-rollaway-risk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-price-confirmed-from-us-order-sheet/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-price-confirmed-from-us-order-sheet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-gives-the-sentra-a-better-gearbox-for-2027/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-gives-the-sentra-a-better-gearbox-for-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60-tested-why-its-volvos-best-ev-yet/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-ex60-tested-why-its-volvos-best-ev-yet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-2500-made-toyotas-60th-anniversary-corolla-is-a-hybrid/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-2500-made-toyotas-60th-anniversary-corolla-is-a-hybrid/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bold-new-look-for-reinvented-2027-hyundai-tucson/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bold-new-look-for-reinvented-2027-hyundai-tucson/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lincolns-g-class-rival-could-launch-in-2029-for-around-70000/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lincolns-g-class-rival-could-launch-in-2029-for-around-70000/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-uses-fml-stfu-in-new-pacifica-ads-seriously/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-uses-fml-stfu-in-new-pacifica-ads-seriously/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-turned-stfu-and-fml-into-minivan-marketing/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chrysler-turned-stfu-and-fml-into-minivan-marketing/ Electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is developing a cabless, autonomous rigid lorry that’s 15.6m long, exceeding the current maximum length for a non-articulated lorry, which the company claims will maximise space and payload.
The prototype aims to extend a rigid truck’s proportions and capacity beyond the current maximums of 12m, 32 tonnes and four axles to 15.6m, 42 tonnes a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-firms-self-driving-lorry-ditches-cab-for-more-capacity-less-weight/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-firms-self-driving-lorry-ditches-cab-for-more-capacity-less-weight/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-revealed-with-massive-design-changes/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-hyundai-tucson-revealed-with-massive-design-changes/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-havent-seen-the-peak-yet-gerry-mcgovern-on-life-after-jlr/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-havent-seen-the-peak-yet-gerry-mcgovern-on-life-after-jlr/ As parent company BMW hits headwinds, Mini's resilience comes into questionAmid all the 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: “It looks to me that Mini is loss-making. Is that a brand BMW really needs long term?”
Unusually, the head of the brand was actually on the call. Stefan Richmann was fieldi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strong-sales-high-costs-why-bmw-needs-to-rethink-minis-future/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/strong-sales-high-costs-why-bmw-needs-to-rethink-minis-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-wont-define-what-comes-next-it-is-not-a-preview-of-the-future/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-wont-define-what-comes-next-it-is-not-a-preview-of-the-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-isnt-a-preview-of-the-future/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-supercar-isnt-a-preview-of-the-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-just-debuted-the-new-cherokee-but-another-one-is-already-on-the-way/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-just-debuted-the-new-cherokee-but-another-one-is-already-on-the-way/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/850000-jeep-ram-dodge-and-chrysler-vehicles-recalled/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/850000-jeep-ram-dodge-and-chrysler-vehicles-recalled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-will-exist-meet-the-nrburgring-born-porsche-911-gt3/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-100-will-exist-meet-the-nrburgring-born-porsche-911-gt3/ 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.
Named after Hans Mezger (1929-2020), w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/keep-your-v12s-porsches-mezger-flat-six-is-my-all-time-favourite-engine/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/keep-your-v12s-porsches-mezger-flat-six-is-my-all-time-favourite-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-mate-rimac-just-hint-at-a-v16-bugatti-with-a-true-three-pedal-manual/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-mate-rimac-just-hint-at-a-v16-bugatti-with-a-true-three-pedal-manual/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-gr-gt-supercar-for-the-us-is-already-sold-out-on-purpose/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-gr-gt-supercar-for-the-us-is-already-sold-out-on-purpose/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/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-gr-gt-will-be-hard-to-get-in-america-and-thats-exactly-the-point-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bad-news-the-toyota-gr-gt-supercar-is-already-sold-out-in-the-us/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bad-news-the-toyota-gr-gt-supercar-is-already-sold-out-in-the-us/ Consultation on ZEV mandate will hear arguments from both sides, but the need for change is clear – 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.
Car makers and importers cite several years of severe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/government-must-ease-electric-car-targets-to-protect-uk-automotive/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/government-must-ease-electric-car-targets-to-protect-uk-automotive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-dead-yet-audi-might-save-its-five-cylinder-engine-after-all/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/not-dead-yet-audi-might-save-its-five-cylinder-engine-after-all/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-bets-big-on-america-as-its-top-supercar-market/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-bets-big-on-america-as-its-top-supercar-market/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-could-scrap-brampton-plant2200-jobs-at-risk/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stellantis-could-scrap-brampton-plant2200-jobs-at-risk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-designed-the-ferrari-enzo-just-created-his-own-v12-supercar/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-designed-the-ferrari-enzo-just-created-his-own-v12-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187m/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187m/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187-million/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1963-corvette-grand-sport-shatters-auction-record-with-187-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-c-class-doesnt-bring-back-the-amg-c63-v8/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-c-class-doesnt-bring-back-the-amg-c63-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-an-ev-suv-drive-upside-down-in-360-tunnel-loop/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-an-ev-suv-drive-upside-down-in-360-tunnel-loop/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-with-a-hardcore-version/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-with-a-hardcore-version/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-for-a-hardcore-version/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-fictional-rotary-sports-car-is-returning-for-a-hardcore-version/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-rooftop-edition-turns-its-signature-contrast-roof-on-its-head/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-rooftop-edition-turns-its-signature-contrast-roof-on-its-head/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-c-class-facelift-hides-a-255-hp-mild-hybrid-surprise/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-benz-c-class-facelift-hides-a-255-hp-mild-hybrid-surprise/ 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.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-designer-egger-milan-studio-to-help-denza-chase-audi-bmw/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-designer-egger-milan-studio-to-help-denza-chase-audi-bmw/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lfp-or-nmc-how-is-my-electric-cars-battery-made-and-do-i-care/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lfp-or-nmc-how-is-my-electric-cars-battery-made-and-do-i-care/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-so-characteristic-audi-mulls-options-for-five-cylinder-future/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-so-characteristic-audi-mulls-options-for-five-cylinder-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-s-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-s-hypercar-finally-hits-the-track-and-it-sounds-amazing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-plug-in-hybrid-sales-are-exploding/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-plug-in-hybrid-sales-are-exploding/ California’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 in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – just took place at Monterey’s Pebble Beach golf resort.
The concours itself was won by a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ and show debuts were giv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal-2/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal-2/ The concours itself was won by a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ; and show debuts were given to the Gordon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/monterey-car-week-is-over-but-the-car-park-is-still-full-of-amazing-metal/ The current maximum cost for an annual MOT test, as imposed by the Department for Transport (DfT) in 2010, is £54.85 - but the Independent Garage Association, which represents more than 4500 businesses across t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/calls-for-mot-test-cap-to-be-raised-from-5485-to-95/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/calls-for-mot-test-cap-to-be-raised-from-5485-to-95/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-mercedes-legends-one-epic-drive-300-sls-vs-slr-stirling-moss/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-mercedes-legends-one-epic-drive-300-sls-vs-slr-stirling-moss/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-next-cooper-might-switch-to-rear-wheel-driver50-cues-return/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/minis-next-cooper-might-switch-to-rear-wheel-driver50-cues-return/ Described by Mercedes as a “mini S-Class”, 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-but-drops-diesel-in-uk/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-but-drops-diesel-in-uk/ Described by Mercedes as a “mini S-Class”, 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,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ice-mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-and-keeps-diesel-power/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ice-mercedes-c-class-gets-fresh-look-and-keeps-diesel-power/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-glc-53/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-glc-53/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-billionaire-who-dropped-40-million-on-ferraris-first-ev/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-the-billionaire-who-dropped-40-million-on-ferraris-first-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelby-daytona-cobra-just-broke-us-auction-record-at-429-million/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelby-daytona-cobra-just-broke-us-auction-record-at-429-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis-game-changer/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis-game-changer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlr-hands-us-defender-production-to-stellantis/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mclaren-f1-gtr-just-sold-for-a-record-breaking-346-million/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-mclaren-f1-gtr-just-sold-for-a-record-breaking-346-million/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/an-suv-you-can-buy-with-heart-and-head-get-a-mazda-cx-5-for-6k/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/an-suv-you-can-buy-with-heart-and-head-get-a-mazda-cx-5-for-6k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25m-lawsuit/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25m-lawsuit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25-million-lawsuit/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-in-25-million-lawsuit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-25m-lawsuit/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dealer-says-polestar-engineered-us-sales-ban-25m-lawsuit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-luce-charity-car-sells-for-an-insane-40-million/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-luce-charity-car-sells-for-an-insane-40-million/ It has been positioned to rival an array of electric hatches, from the small Renault 5 to the larger Volkswagen ID 3 – and at 4.15m long and 1.51m tall, it sits bang inbetween them.
Its unusual shape is described by Hyundai as an ‘aero-hatch’, a sleek new form conceived with the goal o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-renault-5-rival-to-offer-208-mile-range-for-22k/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-ioniq-3-renault-5-rival-to-offer-208-mile-range-for-22k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-bodo-cabriolet-1000-hp-open-top-beast-only-77-made/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-bodo-cabriolet-1000-hp-open-top-beast-only-77-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/55-electric-cars-tested-exclusive-real-world-data-reveals-most-efficient-evs/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/55-electric-cars-tested-exclusive-real-world-data-reveals-most-efficient-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626-hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-defender-dakar-626-hp-rally-beast-you-can-drive/ 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.
Bosses promise, however, that the new car will remain rigidly true to the b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-mini-cooper-to-be-inspired-by-2001-r50-ndash-and-could-go-rwd/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-mini-cooper-to-be-inspired-by-2001-r50-ndash-and-could-go-rwd/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-of-the-europa-league-ive-owned-14-examples-of-this-rare-lotus/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-of-the-europa-league-ive-owned-14-examples-of-this-rare-lotus/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/horse-reveals-methanol-powered-range-extender-for-electric-cars/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/horse-reveals-methanol-powered-range-extender-for-electric-cars/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-alpina-did-next-how-bovensiepen-will-keep-building-ultimate-bmws/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-alpina-did-next-how-bovensiepen-will-keep-building-ultimate-bmws/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-is-back-the-789-hp-c8-preliator-xxv-makes-its-debut/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-is-back-the-789-hp-c8-preliator-xxv-makes-its-debut/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-ultra-efficient-leapmotor-c10-has-got-me-out-of-the-slow-lane/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/my-ultra-efficient-leapmotor-c10-has-got-me-out-of-the-slow-lane/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-s1-is-the-modern-mclaren-f1-weve-been-waiting-for/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-s1-is-the-modern-mclaren-f1-weve-been-waiting-for/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-with-a-681-hp-v12/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-with-a-681-hp-v12/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/concours-restorations-i-prefer-to-save-a-banger-on-a-budget/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/concours-restorations-i-prefer-to-save-a-banger-on-a-budget/ This week we've learned they're not one and the same. Beaulieu doesn't own the National Motor Museu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-confusion-proves-we-need-plain-speaking/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-confusion-proves-we-need-plain-speaking/ The definite article is used because The Salt isn’t simply the remnants of a long-dried up lake. It&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-inside-the-quest-to-set-a-406mph-hydrogen-record/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-inside-the-quest-to-set-a-406mph-hydrogen-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-one-off-cayenne-or-panamera-porsche-will-make-it-happen/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-one-off-cayenne-or-panamera-porsche-will-make-it-happen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-will-build-any-one-off-you-want-even-a-cayenne/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-will-build-any-one-off-you-want-even-a-cayenne/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/911-gt3-buyers-helped-convince-porsche-to-give-the-carrera-s-a-manual/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/911-gt3-buyers-helped-convince-porsche-to-give-the-carrera-s-a-manual/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-make-a-fiat-topolino-street-legal-heres-how/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-make-a-fiat-topolino-street-legal-heres-how/ 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.
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. 
As such, it&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-new-murray-supercar-is-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-for-2026/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gma-s1-new-murray-supercar-is-the-mclaren-f1-reborn-for-2026/ 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 last year's event.
P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/defender-dakar-racer-goes-road-legal-as-626bhp-limited-edition/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/defender-dakar-racer-goes-road-legal-as-626bhp-limited-edition/ The latest commission from the firm's Sonderwunsch (‘special request’) division is a one-off created in collaboration with tuning and racing partner Manthey.
It represents a dramatic transformation of the GT2 RS, which was already among the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slantnose-porsche-911-back-as-691bhp-supercar/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slantnose-porsche-911-back-as-691bhp-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-revealed-v12-hybrid-tuned-for-track-domination/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-revealed-v12-hybrid-tuned-for-track-domination/ 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.
At the car's heart is the same 6.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/extreme-new-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-storms-in-with-1051bhp/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/extreme-new-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-storms-in-with-1051bhp/ Following bankruptcy and a long-running legal dispute, company co-founder Victor Muller reacquired the rights to the historic brand name in October 2025.
This June, a large stake in Spyker was sold to Uk]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-returns-with-c8-supercar-and-plans-to-finally-finish-suv/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spyker-returns-with-c8-supercar-and-plans-to-finally-finish-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-turned-the-gt2-rs-into-a-modern-slantnose-it-rules/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-turned-the-gt2-rs-into-a-modern-slantnose-it-rules/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-street-legal-gunther-werks-race-car-starts-at-over-10-million/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-street-legal-gunther-werks-race-car-starts-at-over-10-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-wild-new-concept-shows-whats-next-for-v-series/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-wild-new-concept-shows-whats-next-for-v-series/ 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.
The new hyper-GT packs the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-aston-martin-valen-is-a-v12-brute-with-838bhp/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-aston-martin-valen-is-a-v12-brute-with-838bhp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-new-ehra-is-a-650-hp-seven-speed-manual-monster/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-new-ehra-is-a-650-hp-seven-speed-manual-monster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-latest-special-supercar-is-a-v12-villain/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-latest-special-supercar-is-a-v12-villain/ This, then, is not an objective argument but an emotional one. I love a good]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-revival-shows-the-art-of-stick-shifting-isnt-dead/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-manual-revival-shows-the-art-of-stick-shifting-isnt-dead/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-new-black-series-will-use-a-wild-flat-plane-v8/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-new-black-series-will-use-a-wild-flat-plane-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-will-be-big-and-powerful/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-will-be-big-and-powerful/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prius-architect-hiroshi-okuda-dies-at-93-reshaped-toyota/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prius-architect-hiroshi-okuda-dies-at-93-reshaped-toyota/ It will look to consult with car makers, the wider industry and other stakeholders to reduce the proportion of EV sales that brands need to make between 2027 and 2035, at which point all new vehicles must be zero-em]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-consultation-launched-review-could-soften-electric-car-sales-targets/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-consultation-launched-review-could-soften-electric-car-sales-targets/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-taycan-to-be-discontinued-by-2030-report-claims/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-taycan-to-be-discontinued-by-2030-report-claims/ 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.
The production car will be the fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stunning-new-mcl-6gt-is-first-manual-mclaren-since-the-f1/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stunning-new-mcl-6gt-is-first-manual-mclaren-since-the-f1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-new-supercar-brings-back-the-manual-after-34-years/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclarens-new-supercar-brings-back-the-manual-after-34-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-tributo-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-tributo-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wiesmann-mf5-returns-could-it-still-hide-a-bmw-v10/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-sinister-mustang-loses-its-roof-but-keeps-the-supercharged-v8/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-most-sinister-mustang-loses-its-roof-but-keeps-the-supercharged-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-mansorys-extreme-one-off-bugatti-creations/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-mansorys-extreme-one-off-bugatti-creations/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-1600-hp-koenigsegg-ccgt1-a-race-car-in-disguise/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/meet-the-1600-hp-koenigsegg-ccgt1-a-race-car-in-disguise/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/koenigsegg-race-car-returns-in-70-units-with-1600-hp/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/koenigsegg-race-car-returns-in-70-units-with-1600-hp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-porsche-planning-to-kill-the-taycan-by-2030/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-porsche-planning-to-kill-the-taycan-by-2030/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lanzantes-850-hp-mclaren-f1-tribute-roars-into-monterey/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lanzantes-850-hp-mclaren-f1-tribute-roars-into-monterey/ The new CZ26 represents a total transformation of the brand’s previous plug-in-hybrid flagship, which has since been replaced by the 849 Testarossa. The new look was penned by Ferrari’s design boss Flavio Manzoni, working with a special client ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-sf90-reinvented-as-supercar-of-the-future/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-sf90-reinvented-as-supercar-of-the-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-end-china-built-lincolns-for-us-by-2030/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-to-end-china-built-lincolns-for-us-by-2030/ 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".
With a 0-60mp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-gravity-gt-s-revealed-a-seven-seater-with-911-gt3-rs-pace/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-gravity-gt-s-revealed-a-seven-seater-with-911-gt3-rs-pace/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-czinger-21c-spyder-has-1250-hp-and-very-clever-brakes/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-czinger-21c-spyder-has-1250-hp-and-very-clever-brakes/ It claims the 21C Spyder generates the most downforce of any open-top road car, producing 1482kg at 150mph – or 1500kg with the roof panel in place.
The V8 hybrid is even quicker in a straight line than the Bugatti Mistral, taking 1.9sec to hit 62mph from res]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-21c-spyder-extreme-drop-top-is-1250bhp-hybrid/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/czinger-21c-spyder-extreme-drop-top-is-1250bhp-hybrid/ 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 £20k, for example, while a 530d of similar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/family-car-or-luxury-saloon-a-bargain-bmw-7-series-does-it-all/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/family-car-or-luxury-saloon-a-bargain-bmw-7-series-does-it-all/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1070-hp-lucid-gravity-gt-s-turns-family-suv-into-rocket/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1070-hp-lucid-gravity-gt-s-turns-family-suv-into-rocket/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban-road-test-a-golf-sized-ev-for-polo-money/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban-road-test-a-golf-sized-ev-for-polo-money/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-4-urban/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-cz26-one-off-turns-sf90-into-a-radical-two-box-supercar/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-cz26-one-off-turns-sf90-into-a-radical-two-box-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-wont-stop-building-v8s-but-a-new-c63-may-not-happennbspnbsp/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-wont-stop-building-v8s-but-a-new-c63-may-not-happennbspnbsp/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-sales-are-struggling-new-suvs-could-be-the-answer/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-sales-are-struggling-new-suvs-could-be-the-answer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acuras-new-sports-car-concept-wont-reach-production-but-its-gorgeous-design-will/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acuras-new-sports-car-concept-wont-reach-production-but-its-gorgeous-design-will/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-files-lc67-trademark-is-another-special-model-coming/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-files-lc67-trademark-is-another-special-model-coming/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-heard-you-the-manual-911-carrera-s-is-back/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-heard-you-the-manual-911-carrera-s-is-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-rivian-r1s-finally-gets-its-most-requested-interior-feature/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-rivian-r1s-finally-gets-its-most-requested-interior-feature/ 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 and several generations of Range Rover and Discovery models. H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-why-gerry-mcgovern-left-jlr-and-what-hes-doing-next/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-why-gerry-mcgovern-left-jlr-and-what-hes-doing-next/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-smallest-suv-gets-a-rugged-ish-makeover/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-smallest-suv-gets-a-rugged-ish-makeover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-camouflaged-prototype-could-be-hiding-porsches-next-gas-powered-suv/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-camouflaged-prototype-could-be-hiding-porsches-next-gas-powered-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/karmas-new-140000-hybrid-grand-tourer-packs-566-horsepower/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/karmas-new-140000-hybrid-grand-tourer-packs-566-horsepower/ Capable of delivering up to 480kW of power, they're key to the uptake of electric cars, but what are they like to use?
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/where-should-i-charge-my-electric-car-we-tried-uks-top-10-fast-chargers/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/where-should-i-charge-my-electric-car-we-tried-uks-top-10-fast-chargers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/corvette-that-bedeviled-shelbys-cobras-could-fetch-13-million/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/corvette-that-bedeviled-shelbys-cobras-could-fetch-13-million/ Happily, this wasn’t the case last weekend when my dad and I uncovered his cherished Peugeot 205 GTi, parked outside a friendly neighbour’s house since 2016.
He bought it back in 2003 for the grand su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/our-205-gti-survived-10-years-outside-but-what-do-we-do-with-it/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/our-205-gti-survived-10-years-outside-but-what-do-we-do-with-it/ The National Motor Museum Trust this week confirmed it has begun searching for a new home as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-exclusive-funding-feud-behind-national-motor-museum-exit/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-exclusive-funding-feud-behind-national-motor-museum-exit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hot-wheels-ferrari-f40-rlc-drop-lands-august-18-with-tight-limits/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hot-wheels-ferrari-f40-rlc-drop-lands-august-18-with-tight-limits/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaked-patent-images-expose-lamborghini-revuelto-svs-aggressive-aero/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaked-patent-images-expose-lamborghini-revuelto-svs-aggressive-aero/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolets-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolets-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolet-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chevrolet-99-sales-collapse-ends-china-retail-push/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-factory-robots-cant-completely-replace-humans/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-factory-robots-cant-completely-replace-humans/ The new factory will initially build a new passenger car and a medium-sized delivery van along the lines of WEVC’s own recently developed eCV1. It is expected to b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-wevc-to-build-car-and-van-at-new-factory-in-qatar/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-wevc-to-build-car-and-van-at-new-factory-in-qatar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/louis-vuitton-and-singer-built-two-insanely-exclusive-porsche-911s/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/louis-vuitton-and-singer-built-two-insanely-exclusive-porsche-911s/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-built-the-nuvolari-prototype-in-just-405-days/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-built-the-nuvolari-prototype-in-just-405-days/ But what if there was an alternative that meant you didn't have to bow down to current automotive trends – another type of car that offered the same level of versatility and family capability?
Step forward the estate car. While their popularit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-estate-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-estate-cars-2026-driven-rated-and-ranked/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-priming-insane-new-amg-gt-black-series/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-priming-insane-new-amg-gt-black-series/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-cars-under-20000-are-disappearing-and-the-numbers-are-brutal/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-cars-under-20000-are-disappearing-and-the-numbers-are-brutal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-kia-ev3-is-one-of-americas-cheapest-evs/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-kia-ev3-is-one-of-americas-cheapest-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-teases-its-first-manual-supercar-in-decades/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mclaren-teases-its-first-manual-supercar-in-decades/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-celestiq-goes-dark-with-a-stealthy-one-off/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-celestiq-goes-dark-with-a-stealthy-one-off/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-europes-most-popular-camper-vans-gets-a-major-redesign/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/one-of-europes-most-popular-camper-vans-gets-a-major-redesign/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/adria-twin-iconic-camper-van-completely-redesigned/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/adria-twin-iconic-camper-van-completely-redesigned/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-sell-you-its-actual-race-cars-then-restore-them-for-you/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-will-sell-you-its-actual-race-cars-then-restore-them-for-you/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-to-keep-motoring-focus-after-national-motor-museum-leaves/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/beaulieu-to-keep-motoring-focus-after-national-motor-museum-leaves/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/v8-is-back-ford-f-150-adds-more-v8-options-for-2027/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/v8-is-back-ford-f-150-adds-more-v8-options-for-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-trapped-after-toyota-lexus-12-volt-battery-failures/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-trapped-after-toyota-lexus-12-volt-battery-failures/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-is-bringing-a-1000-hp-roofless-beast-to-pebble-beach/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-is-bringing-a-1000-hp-roofless-beast-to-pebble-beach/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-scott-speed-set-mount-washington-record-in-subaru-wrx-project-midnight/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-scott-speed-set-mount-washington-record-in-subaru-wrx-project-midnight/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-new-type-01-has-a-very-different-idea-of-what-a-luxury-interior-should-be/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-new-type-01-has-a-very-different-idea-of-what-a-luxury-interior-should-be/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-with-bold-four-seat-layout/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-with-bold-four-seat-layout/ First, land speed records are incredibly cool, one of the few areas of motorsport that isn’t overburdened by regulations and s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-arent-car-firms-racing-to-break-the-electric-land-speed-record/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-arent-car-firms-racing-to-break-the-electric-land-speed-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-robotaxi-just-put-starlink-inside-its-roof/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/teslas-robotaxi-just-put-starlink-inside-its-roof/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-maps-out-monterey-car-week-with-new-stazione-remota-hideout/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-maps-out-monterey-car-week-with-new-stazione-remota-hideout/ 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.
The Trust, founded in 1970 to take over]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-hunts-new-home-after-60-years-at-beaulieu/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/national-motor-museum-hunts-new-home-after-60-years-at-beaulieu/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lebron-james-personalized-mercedes-maybach-s-680-headlines-pebble-beach-lineup/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lebron-james-personalized-mercedes-maybach-s-680-headlines-pebble-beach-lineup/ How is Aston Martin not able to escape the debt doom loop? Its current cars are acknowledged to be som]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-cars-are-the-best-yet-why-arent-its-finances/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-cars-are-the-best-yet-why-arent-its-finances/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-rockets-to-406320-mph-world-record/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-rockets-to-406320-mph-world-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-crushes-fia-world-record-with-406320-mph/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hydrogen-jcb-hydromax-crushes-fia-world-record-with-406320-mph/ 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 and several generations of Range Rover and Discovery models. H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gerry-mcgovern-exclusive-ex-jlr-designer-plans-return-to-cars/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gerry-mcgovern-exclusive-ex-jlr-designer-plans-return-to-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer-review-more-range-for-uk-stalwart/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer-review-more-range-for-uk-stalwart/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-electric-sports-tourer/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-driven-is-the-phev-the-pick-of-the-line-up/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-astra-driven-is-the-phev-the-pick-of-the-line-up/ The reaction as we opened the files for the first time? Muted appreciation. No dropped jaws. Lots of ‘ahhh yeahs’ and ‘oooookays’.
In reality, nothing was ever going to top the unveiling of the original conce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-next-gen-interior-stays-true-to-copy-nothing-promise/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguars-next-gen-interior-stays-true-to-copy-nothing-promise/ 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.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-luxury-gt-majors-on-hidden-tech/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jaguar-type-01-interior-revealed-luxury-gt-majors-on-hidden-tech/ Due in showrooms from October, it officially offers 268 miles of range and can be charged from 30-80% in 24 minutes.
It's powered by a front-mounted electric motor with 204bhp, giving a 0-62mph dash time of 7.3sec.
Designed in Milan, Italy, the U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-ut-chinese-ev-to-rival-volkswagen-id-3-from-under-30k/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aion-ut-chinese-ev-to-rival-volkswagen-id-3-from-under-30k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q7-big-bold-seven-seater-is-a-diesel-diamond/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q7-big-bold-seven-seater-is-a-diesel-diamond/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-chevy-express-finally-gets-something-from-this-century-a-color-touchscreen/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-chevy-express-finally-gets-something-from-this-century-a-color-touchscreen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-never-built-a-v10-manual-x5-so-this-company-is-making-one/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-never-built-a-v10-manual-x5-so-this-company-is-making-one/ The Hydromax is a 32-foot slipstreamer powered by a pair of hydrogen-combustion engines built by JCB that c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-hydrogen-land-speed-record/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-hydrogen-land-speed-record/ New 'Mach 4' will be priced from equivalent to £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.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-dealers-shown-ford-mustang-saloon-with-hybrid-v8/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reports-dealers-shown-ford-mustang-saloon-with-hybrid-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodges-ceo-says-the-best-is-yet-to-come-were-going-to-go-faster/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodges-ceo-says-the-best-is-yet-to-come-were-going-to-go-faster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-truly-bespoke-escalade-iq-cadillac-has-a-new-customization-program/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/want-a-truly-bespoke-escalade-iq-cadillac-has-a-new-customization-program/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/manual-cars-are-disappearing-fast-in-britain-with-most-new-buyers-going-automatic/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/manual-cars-are-disappearing-fast-in-britain-with-most-new-buyers-going-automatic/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-unleashes-three-one-off-db12-s-models-for-pebble-beach/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-unleashes-three-one-off-db12-s-models-for-pebble-beach/ The company analysed “tens of thousands” of fleet charging sessions processed through its automated expense platform during the first half of the year, totalling 1.5 million kWh of electricity across hom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/public-charging-reliance-pushes-ev-fleet-running-costs-to-match-50mpg-petrol-car/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/public-charging-reliance-pushes-ev-fleet-running-costs-to-match-50mpg-petrol-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hybrid-suvs-crush-evs-in-kbbs-2026-shopper-data/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hybrid-suvs-crush-evs-in-kbbs-2026-shopper-data/ Pay-per-mile charging, officially called eVED, is scheduled to start in April 2028 as an extra tax]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-years-until-ev-pay-per-mile-tax-but-mileage-blockers-threaten-scheme/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/two-years-until-ev-pay-per-mile-tax-but-mileage-blockers-threaten-scheme/ 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’ batteries are beginning to degrade,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-updates-mclaren-p1-with-new-lightweight-battery/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/british-firm-updates-mclaren-p1-with-new-lightweight-battery/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-car2car-project-proves-51-of-scrap-can-feed-new-cars/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-car2car-project-proves-51-of-scrap-can-feed-new-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-12-made-caterham-seven-miami-edition-hits-monterey/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/only-12-made-caterham-seven-miami-edition-hits-monterey/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-wont-recognize-these-two-chrysler-pacifica-minivans/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-wont-recognize-these-two-chrysler-pacifica-minivans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murrays-new-supercar-channels-f1206m-auction-spotlights-demand/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murrays-new-supercar-channels-f1206m-auction-spotlights-demand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rare-mazda-767b-engulfed-in-flames-at-laguna-seca/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rare-mazda-767b-engulfed-in-flames-at-laguna-seca/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-830-hp-porsche-911-reborn-is-a-30-car-gt-monster/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-830-hp-porsche-911-reborn-is-a-30-car-gt-monster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1958-ferrari-reappears-with-a-shocking-5m-estimate/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1958-ferrari-reappears-with-a-shocking-5m-estimate/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-mulls-clio-reinvention-next-gen-5-alongside-new-models/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/renault-mulls-clio-reinvention-next-gen-5-alongside-new-models/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-this-lamborghini-diablo-restomod-has-no-roof-a-v12-and-a-manual/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/revealed-this-lamborghini-diablo-restomod-has-no-roof-a-v12-and-a-manual/ 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 ‘martian’, having been inspired by the Mars-like desert landscape of the UAE.
The new Marsi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-marsien-gt-unveiled-as-819bhp-porsche-959-inspired-supercar/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-marsien-gt-unveiled-as-819bhp-porsche-959-inspired-supercar/ It has retained the underpinnings of the Diablo, including the mid-mounted engine, but entirely overhauled the 1990s supercar to bring it up to modern standards.
The steel spaceframe chassis, for example, has been reinforced with carbonfibre braces and there's all-ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-diablo-roadster-reimagined-with-542bhp-v12/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-diablo-roadster-reimagined-with-542bhp-v12/ Even in the age of electrification, that reputation has remained largely intact. Until now, that is. Enter the CUPRA Raval – CUPRA's first-ever A-segment EV. And if early drives are anything to go by, it's set to totally tear up t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cupra-raval-how-it-spices-up-the-small-electric-car-formula/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cupra-raval-how-it-spices-up-the-small-electric-car-formula/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-could-bring-back-the-v8-finally/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-could-bring-back-the-v8-finally/ 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 – and it could take inspiration from the legendary McLaren F1.
Founder Gordon Murray will lift the covers off the latest model from the firm’s Special Vehicles division on Friday, as part of a display at The Quail,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-poised-to-reveal-new-mclaren-f1-inspired-supercar/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gordon-murray-poised-to-reveal-new-mclaren-f1-inspired-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-four-door-mustang-is-getting-closer-to-reality-and-itll-be-fast-report/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-four-door-mustang-is-getting-closer-to-reality-and-itll-be-fast-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-electric-suv-gets-a-high-tech-high-luxury-cabin/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-electric-suv-gets-a-high-tech-high-luxury-cabin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-debuts-with-more-power-a-much-fancier-interior/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-debuts-with-more-power-a-much-fancier-interior/ Half the investment has been provided by the public purse, and it will be matched by the industry.
Among the biggest names to receive investment are Bentley, Nissan and electric motor manufacturer Yasa, but a numb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-government-announces-130m-investment-in-automotive-tech/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uk-government-announces-130m-investment-in-automotive-tech/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-bonneville-record-before-fia-attempt/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jcb-hydromax-smashes-bonneville-record-before-fia-attempt/ 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.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-47-seat-127-litre-kia-is-a-metaphor-for-korean-industry/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-47-seat-127-litre-kia-is-a-metaphor-for-korean-industry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/metal-amg-badge-allegedly-burned-drivers/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/metal-amg-badge-allegedly-burned-drivers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-owners-say-the-logo-on-their-seats-literally-burned-them/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-owners-say-the-logo-on-their-seats-literally-burned-them/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-againspeedometer-can-go-dark/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-againspeedometer-can-go-dark/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-again-for-speedometer-that-can-go-dark/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/half-million-camrys-recalled-again-for-speedometer-that-can-go-dark/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-leak-reveals-final-shape-before-paris-debut/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-leak-reveals-final-shape-before-paris-debut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-packs-1560-hp-and-has-an-extremely-limited-production-run/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-packs-1560-hp-and-has-an-extremely-limited-production-run/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-has-1560-hp-and-an-extremely-limited-production-run/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-hypercar-has-1560-hp-and-an-extremely-limited-production-run/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1560-hp-beast-x-revealed-rezvanis-five-unit-corvette-hypercar/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/1560-hp-beast-x-revealed-rezvanis-five-unit-corvette-hypercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-secret-electric-suv-is-taking-shape/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-secret-electric-suv-is-taking-shape/ 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 £2000.
Despite its]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sports-car-looks-vw-golf-dependability-bag-an-audi-tt-from-2k/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sports-car-looks-vw-golf-dependability-bag-an-audi-tt-from-2k/ 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.
A quarter of a century on, however, it has become the chosen basis for what you see here. What to call it? Not q]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-car-bmw-never-built-driving-the-sublime-e46-m3-touring/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-car-bmw-never-built-driving-the-sublime-e46-m3-touring/ 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.
“The figures in the first and second qu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-plans-to-cut-costs-without-shutting-plants/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-plans-to-cut-costs-without-shutting-plants/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-renault-4-the-length-of-the-uk-on-solar-power-alone/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-renault-4-the-length-of-the-uk-on-solar-power-alone/ The show floor will naturally be dominated by electric cars. But it will also signal a shift towards the bottom end of the market, as the likes of Citroën, Dacia and Peugeot all aim to address how they can convince the majority of buyers to make the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2cv-and-smart-car-big-reveals-coming-at-paris-motor-show/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-2cv-and-smart-car-big-reveals-coming-at-paris-motor-show/ A new Skoda, though? Gosh, they're just so competent. It's like trying to find new things to say about a kettle.
So on a r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-big-golf-gti-my-skoda-kodiaq-vrs-proves-itself-on-a-sunday-drive/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-big-golf-gti-my-skoda-kodiaq-vrs-proves-itself-on-a-sunday-drive/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/better-value-than-a-golf-how-to-bag-a-vw-id-3-from-9000/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/better-value-than-a-golf-how-to-bag-a-vw-id-3-from-9000/ 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.
After our sit-down he's straight off into the c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-gt-boss-why-future-911-gt3s-will-keep-getting-better/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-gt-boss-why-future-911-gt3s-will-keep-getting-better/ Still, in that confined]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tiny-car-tiny-country-fiat-topolino-vs-the-vatican-city/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tiny-car-tiny-country-fiat-topolino-vs-the-vatican-city/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-finally-build-a-pickup-truck-for-america-report/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-finally-build-a-pickup-truck-for-america-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-the-16-year-old-durango-special-colors-and-a-two-tone-concept/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-the-16-year-old-durango-special-colors-and-a-two-tone-concept/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-super-bee-is-back-dodges-newest-charger-packs-600-horsepower/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-super-bee-is-back-dodges-newest-charger-packs-600-horsepower/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-chevy-camaro-could-be-a-four-door-performance-sedan-report/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-chevy-camaro-could-be-a-four-door-performance-sedan-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-smallest-suv-is-back-this-is-the-first-teaser/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazdas-smallest-suv-is-back-this-is-the-first-teaser/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-confirms-cx-3-is-backfirst-teaser-revealed/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-confirms-cx-3-is-backfirst-teaser-revealed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-pininfarina-transforms-luxury-interiors/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-pininfarina-transforms-luxury-interiors/ To be launched imminently, the 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-imminent-government-mulls-softer-sales-targets/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-imminent-government-mulls-softer-sales-targets/ 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.
And if you own a modern BMW, there's a chance t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-bmws-in-car-spiderman-ad-is-a-step-too-far/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/opinion-bmws-in-car-spiderman-ad-is-a-step-too-far/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-i3-starts-series-production-in-munich/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-i3-starts-series-production-in-munich/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-supercar-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-supercar-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-700-hp-mid-engine-v8-says-it-can-outsprint-a-zr1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-cupra-raval-is-perfect-for-urban-families/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-the-cupra-raval-is-perfect-for-urban-families/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-steering-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zoox-can-start-charging-for-steering-wheel-free-robotaxis-in-las-vegas/ The #2 marks Smart’s return to city cars after spending several years launching a range of electric crossovers – which includes the #5, its biggest model yet.
It's due to be revealed in full at the Pari]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-smart-car-returns-new-2-revealed-ahead-of-october-debut/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-smart-car-returns-new-2-revealed-ahead-of-october-debut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/caught-on-camera-dealer-used-customers-kia-parts-on-another-car/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/caught-on-camera-dealer-used-customers-kia-parts-on-another-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/automakers-are-quietly-halting-weekly-ota-updates/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/automakers-are-quietly-halting-weekly-ota-updates/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-6e-road-test-looks-the-part-but-is-it-mazda-enough/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-6e-road-test-looks-the-part-but-is-it-mazda-enough/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vote-now-colin-mcraes-subaru-impreza-could-become-a-lego-set/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vote-now-colin-mcraes-subaru-impreza-could-become-a-lego-set/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ferrari-of-suvs-is-changing-new-purosangue-version-spied/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-ferrari-of-suvs-is-changing-new-purosangue-version-spied/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-latest-one-off-is-a-fair-dinkum-aussie-tribute/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-latest-one-off-is-a-fair-dinkum-aussie-tribute/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-cant-quit-coupe-suvs-with-a-new-one-on-the-way/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-cant-quit-coupe-suvs-with-a-new-one-on-the-way/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/srt-solved-the-hurricane-engines-turbo-lag-issue-with-a-new-technology/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/srt-solved-the-hurricane-engines-turbo-lag-issue-with-a-new-technology/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-forced-to-sell-most-of-its-name-to-survive/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-forced-to-sell-most-of-its-name-to-survive/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-own-a-classic-alpine-a110-and-a-new-one-guess-which-id-keep/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-own-a-classic-alpine-a110-and-a-new-one-guess-which-id-keep/ The moniker references the double meaning of a 'fathom': the standard length of a pair of outstretched arms and the discovery of meaning.
Ford claims the Fathom "welcomes you in with an expansive i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-fathom-name-confirmed-for-pound21k-skunkworks-ev/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-fathom-name-confirmed-for-pound21k-skunkworks-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-my-dead-body-audi-design-boss-had-one-non-negotiable-for-the-new-supercar/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-my-dead-body-audi-design-boss-had-one-non-negotiable-for-the-new-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-affordable-electric-pickup-has-a-namemdashand-a-price/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-affordable-electric-pickup-has-a-namemdashand-a-price/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turned-its-bolide-track-car-into-a-rolling-sculpture-meet-destrier/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-turned-its-bolide-track-car-into-a-rolling-sculpture-meet-destrier/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-and-china-are-teaming-up-for-another-20-years/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-and-china-are-teaming-up-for-another-20-years/ The Destrier is the latest in the brand's run of multi-million-pound Solitaire one-offs, following the FKP Hommage (a reimagining of the legendary Veyron) and the Brouillard.
It's inspired by the Type 57SC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-destrier-new-w16-hypercar-inspired-by-most-beautiful-car-ever/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-destrier-new-w16-hypercar-inspired-by-most-beautiful-car-ever/ The 600 Multipla showed just what was possible in a small car, but was it 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 Citroën from six years ago.
The Italians were, however, justified in claiming to have made the "original people mover"]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-six-seat-mini-mpv-remembering-the-oddball-original-fiat-multipla/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-six-seat-mini-mpv-remembering-the-oddball-original-fiat-multipla/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut-update/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-is-setting-records-even-before-its-debut-update/ Sign up today for your chance to attend our exclusive event on 2 SeptemberWant to be among the first in the UK to experience Skoda's next generation of electric cars?
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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 city car and seven-seat Peaq ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/win-the-chance-to-experience-skodas-next-generation-of-evs/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/win-the-chance-to-experience-skodas-next-generation-of-evs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/airtag-leads-cops-to-stolen-honda-after-vin-swap/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/airtag-leads-cops-to-stolen-honda-after-vin-swap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-qashqai-e-power-sets-world-record-on-a-single-tank/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-qashqai-e-power-sets-world-record-on-a-single-tank/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-polestars-us-ban-really-means-for-owners/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-polestars-us-ban-really-means-for-owners/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-ct5s-shocking-iihs-failure-drivers-head-hit-sill/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-ct5s-shocking-iihs-failure-drivers-head-hit-sill/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-electric-gt-53-4-door-coupe-has-lsquoauthenticrsquo-inline-six-sound/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-electric-gt-53-4-door-coupe-has-lsquoauthenticrsquo-inline-six-sound/ Matthew Walters, head of consultancy at Ayvens UK – the country's second-largest leasing company, with 320,907 cars and vans on its books – told Autocar that fleet managers need to plan further ahead when selecting vehicles and adjust poli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/get-used-to-uncertainty-fleet-bosses-told/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/get-used-to-uncertainty-fleet-bosses-told/ The biggest difference from the GT 63 lies in the drivetrain: it has one fewer motor (for a total of two, giving four-wheel drive), so its combined outputs drop from 1180bhp and 1033lb ft to 5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-amg-gt-4-door-gains-cheaper-53-variant-with-straight-six-noises/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-amg-gt-4-door-gains-cheaper-53-variant-with-straight-six-noises/ The British brand's decades of heritage holds plenty of appeal for the ultra-wealthySo, the $500,000 (£410,000) Range Rover is upon us - and there's every indication that the brand has plenty of headroom – courtesy of its extensive personalisation offering – to take transaction prices ever higher as it penetrates ever further into the upper echelons of the luxury car market?
Will it work? Histo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-history-shows-that-range-rover-can-rival-rolls-royce/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-history-shows-that-range-rover-can-rival-rolls-royce/ 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.
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".
Last year the brand sold its first factory-supplie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-the-skys-the-limit-for-price-of-bespoke-models/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/range-rover-the-skys-the-limit-for-price-of-bespoke-models/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-dream-ferraris-are-headed-to-auction-from-the-288-gto-to-the-luce/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-dream-ferraris-are-headed-to-auction-from-the-288-gto-to-the-luce/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-delays-its-tesla-model-y-rival-to-avoid-mistakes-of-the-past/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lucid-delays-its-tesla-model-y-rival-to-avoid-mistakes-of-the-past/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/car-buyers-dont-want-more-tech-they-just-want-heated-seats/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/car-buyers-dont-want-more-tech-they-just-want-heated-seats/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-rumble-bee-srt-can-make-over-900-hp-with-new-supercharger-kit/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-rumble-bee-srt-can-make-over-900-hp-with-new-supercharger-kit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-spanish-hypercar-puts-the-driver-ahead-of-the-software/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-spanish-hypercar-puts-the-driver-ahead-of-the-software/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-behind-the-nissan-juke-is-now-designing-nissans-future/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-behind-the-nissan-juke-is-now-designing-nissans-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-paid-millions-to-live-in-aston-martins-miami-tower-now-they-claim-its-cracking/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/owners-paid-millions-to-live-in-aston-martins-miami-tower-now-they-claim-its-cracking/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-1500-owners-check-your-seatbelts-15-million-trucks-recalled/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ram-1500-owners-check-your-seatbelts-15-million-trucks-recalled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/that-situation-is-not-acceptable-mazda-laments-falling-sales-of-its-big-suvs/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/that-situation-is-not-acceptable-mazda-laments-falling-sales-of-its-big-suvs/ 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’s how you end up on a spellbinding Greek pass the next morning, gleefully climbing ever high]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amalfi-spider-epic-greek-blast-in-ferraris-pound227k-entry-drop-top/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/amalfi-spider-epic-greek-blast-in-ferraris-pound227k-entry-drop-top/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-ex50-will-replace-ex40mdashbigger-and-cheaper/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvos-ex50-will-replace-ex40mdashbigger-and-cheaper/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-is-reportedly-working-on-a-bigger-more-affordable-ev/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-is-reportedly-working-on-a-bigger-more-affordable-ev/ Given that increase, you'd expect to see general growth across the board – or at least no worse than standing still – but the volume of new entrants from China means there are a significant amount of losers.
Patterns are now emerging and the mid-market is whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-is-china-really-stealing-sales-from/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/who-is-china-really-stealing-sales-from/ 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.
Priced from £75,000, it undercuts the LM by almost £23,000 and is roughly in line wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-denza-d9-is-a-75k-luxury-mpv-with-plug-in-hybrid-power/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-denza-d9-is-a-75k-luxury-mpv-with-plug-in-hybrid-power/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-to-prepare-your-car-for-the-summer-holidays/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/5-ways-to-prepare-your-car-for-the-summer-holidays/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smarts-new-city-car-revealed-using-street-murals/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smarts-new-city-car-revealed-using-street-murals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-revealed-on-city-muralssee-it-before-paris/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-revealed-on-city-muralssee-it-before-paris/ Registrations of electric cars rose by 44.5% compared with July 2025 – 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.
A total of 156,571 new cars were registered during July, an increase of 11.7% compared with July 2025 and close to the 157,580 recorded during the same]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-hybrids-drive-uk-car-market-to-best-july-since-covid/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/evs-and-hybrids-drive-uk-car-market-to-best-july-since-covid/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-v8-supercar-might-be-seriously-rare/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-v8-supercar-might-be-seriously-rare/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-ev-repair-scheme-looks-to-tackle-cliff-edge-residual-drops/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-ev-repair-scheme-looks-to-tackle-cliff-edge-residual-drops/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-done-with-swoopy-suvs-new-q8-on-the-way/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-done-with-swoopy-suvs-new-q8-on-the-way/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-turnaround-production-soars-24tariff-hits-avoided/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-turnaround-production-soars-24tariff-hits-avoided/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-strategy-is-paying-off-production-jumps-24-tariff-costs-fall/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissans-us-strategy-is-paying-off-production-jumps-24-tariff-costs-fall/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chery-tiggo-4-is-this-the-most-car-you-can-get-for-20000/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chery-tiggo-4-is-this-the-most-car-you-can-get-for-20000/ Despite being pitched in the traditional ‘junior’ hot hatch class, once occupied by cars such as the Ford Fiesta ST, the new EV has the performance to outmatch many full-sized performance cars.
With 277bhp, it takes 5.5sec to hit 62mph from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-corsa-gse-new-hot-hatch-outpaces-golf-gti-for-9k-less/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-corsa-gse-new-hot-hatch-outpaces-golf-gti-for-9k-less/ Tesla's second-quarter profits slumped – 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’s core vehicle line-up continue to erode.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheap-cars-hit-tesla-profits-as-tech-pivot-stalls/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cheap-cars-hit-tesla-profits-as-tech-pivot-stalls/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/july-auto-sales-results-winners-and-losers/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/july-auto-sales-results-winners-and-losers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-honda-prelude-tackle-the-infamous-moose-test/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-a-honda-prelude-tackle-the-infamous-moose-test/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-hemi-v8-is-losing-its-hybrid-systemmdashand-automatic-stopstart/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rams-hemi-v8-is-losing-its-hybrid-systemmdashand-automatic-stopstart/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-new-sedan-just-claimed-a-nuumlrburgring-record-fastest-car-in-its-class/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amgs-new-sedan-just-claimed-a-nuumlrburgring-record-fastest-car-in-its-class/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/costco-is-offering-big-discounts-on-new-infiniti-suvs/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/costco-is-offering-big-discounts-on-new-infiniti-suvs/ It spans the whole gamut of environmental implications in manufacturing, use and end-of-life disposal.
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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-cut-the-x5s-emissions-by-40-ndash-before-turning-a-wheel/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-bmw-cut-the-x5s-emissions-by-40-ndash-before-turning-a-wheel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-goes-under-the-new-pajero-to-show-its-truck-roots/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mitsubishi-goes-under-the-new-pajero-to-show-its-truck-roots/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-triumph-tr7-is-an-overlooked-sports-car-hero-yes-really/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-triumph-tr7-is-an-overlooked-sports-car-hero-yes-really/ 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.
It bears a strong resemblance to its predecessor, retaining its stubby proportions, although key changes include scowling headligh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successors-design-outed-ahead-of-october-debut/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successors-design-outed-ahead-of-october-debut/ 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.
It bears a strong resemblance to its predecessor, retaining its stubby proportions, although key changes include scowling headligh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-revealed-in-series-of-murals/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-revealed-in-series-of-murals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-next-gen-batteries-for-hybrids-arrive-in-2027/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-next-gen-batteries-for-hybrids-arrive-in-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-claims-the-new-a2-e-tron-is-its-most-efficient-car-ever/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-claims-the-new-a2-e-tron-is-its-most-efficient-car-ever/ In one of the 2020s’ less likely retro revivals, the Audi A2 is back.
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’t all that popular when i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-rebirth-for-the-efficiency-king/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-rebirth-for-the-efficiency-king/ In one of the 2020s’ less likely retro revivals, the Audi A2 is back.
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’t all that popular when i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-comeback-for-the-efficiency-king/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-driven-electric-comeback-for-the-efficiency-king/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-had-another-record-sales-month-thanks-to-hybrids/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-had-another-record-sales-month-thanks-to-hybrids/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-could-show-up-this-month/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-new-flagship-suv-could-show-up-this-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-honors-a-legendary-supercar-with-some-fancy-paint/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-honors-a-legendary-supercar-with-some-fancy-paint/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-built-a-56-foot-luxury-catamaran-with-1450-horsepower-and-hydrofoils/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/brabus-built-a-56-foot-luxury-catamaran-with-1450-horsepower-and-hydrofoils/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-giving-up-on-wagons-in-america/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-giving-up-on-wagons-in-america/ 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.
Henne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-blackbird-brings-850bhp-manual-box-and-no-screens/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-blackbird-brings-850bhp-manual-box-and-no-screens/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-revives-the-analog-supercar/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-revives-the-analog-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-picks-mexico-for-ev3-production/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-picks-mexico-for-ev3-production/ The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-really-delight-drivers/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/will-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-really-delight-drivers/ There aren’t many current cars that would cultivate such a sense of community – the Jeep Wrangler and Mini Cooper are among th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smile-and-wave-my-renault-4-got-me-into-the-happiest-owners-club/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smile-and-wave-my-renault-4-got-me-into-the-happiest-owners-club/ The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-shifts-real-thrill-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-is-still-a-drivers-dream/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-shifts-real-thrill-ferraris-synthesised-gearbox-is-still-a-drivers-dream/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-alfa-romeo-stelvio-wont-arrive-until-later-this-decade/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-next-alfa-romeo-stelvio-wont-arrive-until-later-this-decade/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio-pushed-back-to-2028should-you-wait/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-stelvio-pushed-back-to-2028should-you-wait/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-even-bothering-to-camouflage-the-new-s6-anymore/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-isnt-even-bothering-to-camouflage-the-new-s6-anymore/ Inflated by higher energy prices, the cost of charging an electric car has surged since the end of 2021, and HMRC’s approved mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-ways-to-save-money-on-ev-charging/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/seven-ways-to-save-money-on-ev-charging/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-big-infotainment-fix-is-rolling-out-now/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillacs-big-infotainment-fix-is-rolling-out-now/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-next-m3-touring-gets-a-codename-and-a-possible-us-passport/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-next-m3-touring-gets-a-codename-and-a-possible-us-passport/ Alpine has recently launched the A390 crossover alongside the A290 hot hatch as part of its expansion. Asked how big Alpine could become CEO Philippe Krief said “we are more on the Ferrari side in terms of volume than Porsche”, suggesting sales of around]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-aims-to-be-more-niche-than-porsche-with-six-car-line-up/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-aims-to-be-more-niche-than-porsche-with-six-car-line-up/ 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 £45,000, I think she might explode. Luckily, Dacia hasn't caught th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-bigster-17000-mile-test-the-only-car-you-need-for-30k/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dacia-bigster-17000-mile-test-the-only-car-you-need-for-30k/ 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 the Volkswagen Group and Stellantis h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-all-share-parts-will-the-world-follow/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinese-car-makers-all-share-parts-will-the-world-follow/ 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.
The ability to use standard parts across multiple models isn't new, and it is one the big]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-cost-secret-sharing-standard-parts/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-cost-secret-sharing-standard-parts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-explains-why-it-didnt-bring-its-electric-suv-to-america/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lotus-explains-why-it-didnt-bring-its-electric-suv-to-america/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-caught-flogging-its-tiny-electric-hatchback-on-the-nrburgring/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-caught-flogging-its-tiny-electric-hatchback-on-the-nrburgring/ 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 €2.5 billion failure. Merc's second effort addressed notorious handling quirks but wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-mercedes-a-class-posh-hatch-is-a-catch-from-just-5k/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/used-mercedes-a-class-posh-hatch-is-a-catch-from-just-5k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ultimate-sleepers-can-new-citroen-campervan-beat-vw-california/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ultimate-sleepers-can-new-citroen-campervan-beat-vw-california/ "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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/snorkel-winches-missile-launcher-heres-my-mad-homebuilt-4x4/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/snorkel-winches-missile-launcher-heres-my-mad-homebuilt-4x4/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-20-bmw-art-cars-are-finally-together-in-one-place/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-20-bmw-art-cars-are-finally-together-in-one-place/ 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.
I saw a build slot for one of the 33 examples advertised at £3.5m, but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-alfa-romeo-the-only-brand-that-can-sell-cars-for-30k-and-14m/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-alfa-romeo-the-only-brand-that-can-sell-cars-for-30k-and-14m/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/243mph-on-public-roads-meet-the-worlds-maddest-motorsport-event/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/243mph-on-public-roads-meet-the-worlds-maddest-motorsport-event/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlrs-new-north-american-ceo-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jlrs-new-north-american-ceo-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-trailer-drives-itself-into-the-campsite/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-trailer-drives-itself-into-the-campsite/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-admits-it-went-too-far-removing-buttons-but-screens-arent-going-anywhere/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-admits-it-went-too-far-removing-buttons-but-screens-arent-going-anywhere/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-hyundai-tucson-suv-spied-with-a-bold-redesign/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-hyundai-tucson-suv-spied-with-a-bold-redesign/ 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.
Like many, I enjoy the J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ignore-jay-leno-your-dream-garage-only-needs-three-cars/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ignore-jay-leno-your-dream-garage-only-needs-three-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-goes-beyond-electric-new-models-and-biofuels-coming/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-goes-beyond-electric-new-models-and-biofuels-coming/ The industry isn't yet at 'peak screen' but has hit 'low button', says Ola KälleniusMercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius says touchscreens in cars could continue to grow in the future - but he believes the industry might have reached peak "low button".
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.
The tri-screen MBUX Hyperscree]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-big-screens-stay-but-we-went-too-far-removing-buttons/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-big-screens-stay-but-we-went-too-far-removing-buttons/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-warns-it-must-launch-new-cars-faster-or-we-wont-survive/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-warns-it-must-launch-new-cars-faster-or-we-wont-survive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-slash-8000-jobs-mostly-german-office-roles/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-to-slash-8000-jobs-mostly-german-office-roles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uber-rivian-and-the-125-billion-robotaxi-deal/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/uber-rivian-and-the-125-billion-robotaxi-deal/ Sized between the 110 and 130 variants of the rival Land Rover Defender, it undercuts the British 4x4 and the petrol-engined Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3.
The Ti7 will be the first UK-bound car to use the Chinese brand’s new, performance-focused ‘DM-p’ plug-in-hybrid powertrain.
This compr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-goes-after-defender-with-boxy-48k-402bhp-hybrid-suv/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-goes-after-defender-with-boxy-48k-402bhp-hybrid-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-will-flood-the-market-with-new-cars-through-2027/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-will-flood-the-market-with-new-cars-through-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57k-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57k-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57000-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-recalls-57000-atlas-suvs-after-backup-camera-fails/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tata-tops-tesla-indian-evs-are-the-worlds-most-efficient/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tata-tops-tesla-indian-evs-are-the-worlds-most-efficient/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-es-verdict-spirit-of-the-ls-lives-on-in-68k-ev/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-es-verdict-spirit-of-the-ls-lives-on-in-68k-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-sold-out-through-2027/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-sold-out-through-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-renault-outsmarted-cheap-chinese-evs-and-profited/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/how-renault-outsmarted-cheap-chinese-evs-and-profited/ 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.
The sharp fall was primarily due to the cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-models-vital-to-ds-survival-as-uk-sales-hit-record-low/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-models-vital-to-ds-survival-as-uk-sales-hit-record-low/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-turbo-s-tested-a-200mph-hypercar-for-the-real-world/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-911-turbo-s-tested-a-200mph-hypercar-for-the-real-world/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-needs-to-build-this-baja-santa-fe-for-real/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundai-needs-to-build-this-baja-santa-fe-for-real/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-recalls-311000-cars-for-rollaway-risk/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-recalls-311000-cars-for-rollaway-risk/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spider-man-is-taking-over-bmws-imsa-race-car-this-weekend/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spider-man-is-taking-over-bmws-imsa-race-car-this-weekend/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-super-duty-could-become-the-us-armys-next-tactical-truck/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-super-duty-could-become-the-us-armys-next-tactical-truck/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-ceo-says-the-miata-could-go-electriceventually/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mazda-ceo-says-the-miata-could-go-electriceventually/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-star-richard-hammond-hit-with-2300-speeding-fine-and-seven-points/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/top-gear-star-richard-hammond-hit-with-2300-speeding-fine-and-seven-points/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shocking-ferraris-controversial-ev-is-reportedly-sold-out/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shocking-ferraris-controversial-ev-is-reportedly-sold-out/ 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.
Many women have competed in this iconic event across the decades, yet the best female finish has stayed unsurpassed for almost a ce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-women-were-blocked-from-le-mans-for-decades/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-women-were-blocked-from-le-mans-for-decades/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/thousands-protest-as-volkswagen-weighs-closing-historic-audi-factory/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/thousands-protest-as-volkswagen-weighs-closing-historic-audi-factory/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6000-audi-workers-flood-neckarsulm-will-vw-shut-it-down/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/6000-audi-workers-flood-neckarsulm-will-vw-shut-it-down/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-audi-q9-configurator-is-already-live-we-maxed-it-out/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-audi-q9-configurator-is-already-live-we-maxed-it-out/ The move follows what new CEO Milan Nedeljković described as a dramatic shift in the automotive landscape over the pa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-puts-g-class-rival-on-hold-as-china-headwinds-hit-home/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-puts-g-class-rival-on-hold-as-china-headwinds-hit-home/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-gv60-magma-is-9000-pricier-than-its-hyundai-sibling/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-genesis-gv60-magma-is-9000-pricier-than-its-hyundai-sibling/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-corolla-grmn-costs-supra-money/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-toyota-corolla-grmn-costs-supra-money/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-64k-toyota-corolla-that-costs-supra-money/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-64k-toyota-corolla-that-costs-supra-money/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q9-starts-life-in-europe-with-a-diesel-but-more-engines-are-coming/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q9-starts-life-in-europe-with-a-diesel-but-more-engines-are-coming/ You're carrying out the magazine's first test of one new all-electric, tri-motor sports car. The FoS is an increasingly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-reality-of-car-testing-five-minutes-to-judge-a-1600bhp-hypercar/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-reality-of-car-testing-five-minutes-to-judge-a-1600bhp-hypercar/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trophy-hunting-a-used-mg-4-is-a-10k-ev-bargain/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trophy-hunting-a-used-mg-4-is-a-10k-ev-bargain/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-is-urgent-industry-warns-new-pm/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/zev-mandate-review-is-urgent-industry-warns-new-pm/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-is-testing-its-most-off-road-capable-suv-yet/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mini-is-testing-its-most-off-road-capable-suv-yet/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-gla-revealed-as-audi-q4-rival-with-408-mile-range/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-gla-revealed-as-audi-q4-rival-with-408-mile-range/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-reinvents-its-smallest-suv-for-the-ev-era/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-reinvents-its-smallest-suv-for-the-ev-era/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-lovely-mercedes-190-evo-ii-restomod-packs-765-horsepower/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-lovely-mercedes-190-evo-ii-restomod-packs-765-horsepower/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-is-already-replacing-the-new-chevrolet-equinox-ev/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gm-is-already-replacing-the-new-chevrolet-equinox-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-off-road-suv-might-not-happen-after-all/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmws-off-road-suv-might-not-happen-after-all/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-honors-its-racing-heritage-with-two-gorgeous-throwback-liveries/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-honors-its-racing-heritage-with-two-gorgeous-throwback-liveries/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-newest-luxury-suv-is-built-to-beat-the-germans/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-newest-luxury-suv-is-built-to-beat-the-germans/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-here-to-deliver-how-a-forgotten-hypercar-company-plans-to-make-a-big-comeback/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/were-here-to-deliver-how-a-forgotten-hypercar-company-plans-to-make-a-big-comeback/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ram-rumble-bee-pricing-35000-gap-between-cheapest-and-most-expensive/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-ram-rumble-bee-pricing-35000-gap-between-cheapest-and-most-expensive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8-driven-is-this-35k-phev-more-than-a-posh-jaecoo/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8-driven-is-this-35k-phev-more-than-a-posh-jaecoo/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lepas-l8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-vxr-badge-here-but-my-vauxhall-grandland-is-surprisingly-stiff/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/no-vxr-badge-here-but-my-vauxhall-grandland-is-surprisingly-stiff/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-built-a-1000-horsepower-mega-golf-but-it-didnt-end-well/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-built-a-1000-horsepower-mega-golf-but-it-didnt-end-well/ This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know.
Name: Maria Grazia Davino
Company: Ford of Europe
Role: Vice-president, salesFord of Europe has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-of-europe-hires-byd-europe-md-as-it-begins-fightback/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-of-europe-hires-byd-europe-md-as-it-begins-fightback/ This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know.
Name: Maria Grazia Davino
Company: Ford of Europe
Role: Vice-president, salesFord of Europe has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-europe-hires-byd-europe-md-as-it-begins-fightback/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-europe-hires-byd-europe-md-as-it-begins-fightback/ Not so long ago, company car and salary sacrifice drivers faced a difficult choice when selecting their next set of wheels. Do you play it safe, keep costs down, and accept long but uninspiring hours behind the wheel? Or do you take the hit on tax and go for something a bit more interesting? Thankfully, with the exponential rise of electric cars, that dilemma is largely gone.
Combining strong p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv60-magma-why-its-the-ultimate-blend-of-performance-and-pragmatism/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv60-magma-why-its-the-ultimate-blend-of-performance-and-pragmatism/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-first-ev-has-a-curved-screen-that-already-looks-familiar/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentleys-first-ev-has-a-curved-screen-that-already-looks-familiar/ But in the spirit of summer holiday optimism, I'm swerving the gloom to look at a success story from an automotive-adjacent company whose executives didn't mention China once in their second-quarter call to investo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/roof-boxes-on-top-as-car-accessory-market-defies-auto-downturn/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/roof-boxes-on-top-as-car-accessory-market-defies-auto-downturn/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-saw-the-new-audi-q9-up-close-its-a-brilliant-full-size-flagship-suv/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-saw-the-new-audi-q9-up-close-its-a-brilliant-full-size-flagship-suv/ Described by the brand as “unapologetically high-status”, it has been developed primarily for the North American and Middle Eastern markets – hence its mammoth proportions.It measures 5.3m long, 2.2m wide and 1.8]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q9-suv-revealed-as-huge-100k-a8-successor/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q9-suv-revealed-as-huge-100k-a8-successor/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-celebrates-80-years-at-crewe-with-a-one-off-continental-gtc/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-celebrates-80-years-at-crewe-with-a-one-off-continental-gtc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/more-power-and-range-for-rolls-royce-spectre-is-it-now-the-perfect-ev/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/more-power-and-range-for-rolls-royce-spectre-is-it-now-the-perfect-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aev-built-the-ford-super-duty-most-off-roaders-actually-need/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aev-built-the-ford-super-duty-most-off-roaders-actually-need/ The company has revealed a new prototype referred to only as “a new Countryman edition”, which brings lifted suspension, chunky off-road tyres and a roof-mounted tent, hinting at its outdoorsy remit.
Mini boss Jean-Philippe Parain said th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rugged-new-mini-countryman-brings-roof-tent-and-off-road-chops/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rugged-new-mini-countryman-brings-roof-tent-and-off-road-chops/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-boasts-auto-comeback-michigan-data-says-hes-wrong-2/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-boasts-auto-comeback-michigan-data-says-hes-wrong-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-boasts-auto-comeback-michigan-data-says-hes-wrong/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/trump-boasts-auto-comeback-michigan-data-says-hes-wrong/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-teases-the-return-of-one-of-its-most-iconic-nameplates/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-teases-the-return-of-one-of-its-most-iconic-nameplates/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-might-build-the-electric-convertible-weve-been-waiting-for/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-might-build-the-electric-convertible-weve-been-waiting-for/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spied-mercedes-amg-gt-black-series-shows-off-its-big-wing-and-v8-sound/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spied-mercedes-amg-gt-black-series-shows-off-its-big-wing-and-v8-sound/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-trd-pro-paint-is-sweet-as-honey/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-new-trd-pro-paint-is-sweet-as-honey/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-mercedes-amg-gt-prototype-catches-fire-during-testing/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-mercedes-amg-gt-prototype-catches-fire-during-testing/ Set to make its public debut during the second half of 2027 before reaching UK dealerships in 2028, the new four-seat model is planned to form part of an all-new two-doo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-i4-cabriolet-takes-shape-as-first-neue-klasse-open-top/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-i4-cabriolet-takes-shape-as-first-neue-klasse-open-top/ My favourite art cars are those found within motorsport, where standing out for maximum visibility is one o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forget-jps-and-gulf-the-best-liveries-are-worn-by-art-cars/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forget-jps-and-gulf-the-best-liveries-are-worn-by-art-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heres-how-the-volkswagen-group-plans-to-simplify-its-parts-bin/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/heres-how-the-volkswagen-group-plans-to-simplify-its-parts-bin/ As car makers push for greater safety and automation, are drivers ready to hand over full control?Robotics in the form advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have been here in Europe since 2015, when it became essential for car makers to adopt features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to gain a five-star Euro NCAP safety score.
Drivers of fully loaded 2026 model-year cars will notice how lane-k]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-driver-monitoring-tech-means-your-mirrors-look-back-at-you/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-driver-monitoring-tech-means-your-mirrors-look-back-at-you/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-f80-aperta-spied-for-the-first-time/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-f80-aperta-spied-for-the-first-time/ The SC-01 is built on a dedicated spaceframe chassis with the battery mounted behind the two seats and an electric motor on each axle.
Already on sale in China (where it's part of EV maker JMEV's line-up and named the Yichi 01) and some other global markets, including It]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-chinas-stratos-uk-bound-as-pound50000-ev-sports-car/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-chinas-stratos-uk-bound-as-pound50000-ev-sports-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-electric-driven-new-tech-still-a-proper-merc/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-electric-driven-new-tech-still-a-proper-merc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-electric/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-c-class-electric/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feed-does-not-exists-2/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/feed-does-not-exists-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-land-rover-discovery-sport-is-dead/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-land-rover-discovery-sport-is-dead/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-could-resurrect-the-high-riding-accord-crosstour/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-could-resurrect-the-high-riding-accord-crosstour/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-government-may-ban-bad-door-handles/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-government-may-ban-bad-door-handles/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-could-build-something-even-hotter-than-magma/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-could-build-something-even-hotter-than-magma/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-a45-s-final-edition-says-auf-wiedersehen-to-the-hot-hatch/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-a45-s-final-edition-says-auf-wiedersehen-to-the-hot-hatch/ New images show the new Cabriolet with its roof down and the folded fabric top occupying the space where the boot is on the regular G-Class. 
Technical details have yet to be disclosed, though the new images are of an AMG derivative with side-exit exhausts. The reg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-g-class-cabriolet-returns-after-nearly-a-decade-off-sale/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-g-class-cabriolet-returns-after-nearly-a-decade-off-sale/ The car I’m talking about is a 999cc, 49bhp Volkswagen Polo C owned by Gordon McNeill, winner at the 2026 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional, held last weekend at Grimsthorp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-this-years-festival-of-the-unexceptional-was-the-best-yet/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-this-years-festival-of-the-unexceptional-was-the-best-yet/ Arguably the German marque represents the epitome of the internal-combustion engine epoch. Audi’s back-catalogue bulges with brilliance but we think these are the pick of its greatest-ever 40 years:Audi Super 90 (1966)
Af]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-modern-audis-ever-made/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-modern-audis-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-ford-bronco-visual-package-goes-heavy-on-magenta/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-ford-bronco-visual-package-goes-heavy-on-magenta/ The A45 S was unveiled in 2019, packing the most potent four-cylinder engine yet fitted in a production car, its turbocharged 2.0-litre unit putting out 416bhp and 369lb ft of torque.
That gave it a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.9sec and a top speed of 168mph – figures]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-a45-s-bows-out-with-68k-final-edition/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-amg-a45-s-bows-out-with-68k-final-edition/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-camouflage-on-the-new-amg-g63-cabriolet-is-an-exercise-in-futility/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-camouflage-on-the-new-amg-g63-cabriolet-is-an-exercise-in-futility/ Demand for company cars has surged since ultra-low tax rates for electric cars (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/calls-for-stable-policy-as-evs-exceed-80-of-company-car-orders/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/calls-for-stable-policy-as-evs-exceed-80-of-company-car-orders/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-long-wheelbase-bmw-x5-has-a-feature-the-rest-of-the-world-misses/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-long-wheelbase-bmw-x5-has-a-feature-the-rest-of-the-world-misses/ There are, however, a couple of reliable Japanese but British-built hatchbacks - one of them being the 10th-generation Honda Civic, a practical, fun-to-drive family car that was launched in the UK in 2017.
Unlike earlier Civics, this one was conceived as a sing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-civic-buying-guide-brit-built-family-hero-is-yours-for-5k/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-civic-buying-guide-brit-built-family-hero-is-yours-for-5k/ The SUV remains configurable in the UK but is no longer available to order from the factory in various European markets, including France, Germany and Spain. 
A JLR spokesperson told Autocar: “Discovery Sport production will end in December 2026, in line with normal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/discovery-sport-production-ends-this-year-evoque-and-velar-live-on/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/discovery-sport-production-ends-this-year-evoque-and-velar-live-on/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/classy-stars-with-their-classic-cars/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/classy-stars-with-their-classic-cars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-has-the-happiest-dealers-in-america-infiniti-doesnt/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lexus-has-the-happiest-dealers-in-america-infiniti-doesnt/ Then came the proprietary Tesla Supercharger network, offering cheaper, easier and more reliable charging than third-party providers without the faff of having to download a new app every time or even tap a credit card.
The quick and easy way]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-toilets-and-pet-protectors-my-model-y-experience-is-just-easy/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/tesla-toilets-and-pet-protectors-my-model-y-experience-is-just-easy/ One of Andy Burnham's first policies affects EV drivers, but there is much more to decideAndy Burnham has stepped into the fray as the UK's new prime minister - and one of his first moves in government will have ramifications for UK motorists.
He has ordered the removal of VAT on domestic electricity bills. This was previously charged at 5% but reducing it to zero will save the average home around £45 per year, according to the government. Although the potential savings]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-key-automotive-policies-new-pm-andy-burnham-must-decide-on/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-key-automotive-policies-new-pm-andy-burnham-must-decide-on/ Now imagine your job is to collect a juvenile example of the pinniped from a box and sling it onto a conveyor belt. You'll be shovelling the adorably chubby things onto the line for hours at a time, with little rest, and you might well be doing it thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sidewall-e-meet-calvin-the-tyre-stacking-renault-robot/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sidewall-e-meet-calvin-the-tyre-stacking-renault-robot/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-one-of-the-rarest-mercedes-g-classes-ever-made-and-it-just-sold-for-143000/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-one-of-the-rarest-mercedes-g-classes-ever-made-and-it-just-sold-for-143000/ It's the sort of thing a car company would normally do, after all: create a new platform and then have it underpin lots of new models; first that, then this.
It's even less surprising considering that the first bit of the GT to have been fully revealed is its interior, whi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-rover-gt-could-it-be-the-mk2-i-pace/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-rover-gt-could-it-be-the-mk2-i-pace/ Only cars registered between 1971 and 2001, and preferably in entry-level trim, will be eligible for entry to the display area and to the the main event, the Concours de l'Ordinaire.
The judges]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exceptional-unexceptional-classics-you-can-buy-for-800/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exceptional-unexceptional-classics-you-can-buy-for-800/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-golf-gti-edition-50-our-fastest-fwd-road-test-yet/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-golf-gti-edition-50-our-fastest-fwd-road-test-yet/ 1: HYUNDAI i10 (2020+) - 100%
The i10 is just one of ju]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-reliable-cars-in-2025-and-the-least/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-reliable-cars-in-2025-and-the-least/ And it was also, briefly, the second biggest car company outside the US (after Volkswagen) after it was officially formed 55 years ago, on May 13 1968. BLMC was created out of the merger between the Leyland Motor Corporation and Briti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-from-british-leyland-yes-really/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-from-british-leyland-yes-really/ A car is not just a convenience, a means of carrying people and things long distances in short periods of time. For more people in more places around the world than anything else, the car is freedom. It is something that lives outside your house that will take you pretty much anywhere you like, any time you want to go there.
In almost all cases it can be counted upon to be quiet, comfort]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-39-cars-that-changed-the-world/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-39-cars-that-changed-the-world/ This is a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-10-most-reliable-car-brands-and-the-10-least/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-10-most-reliable-car-brands-and-the-10-least/ You know all the usual suspects, so we&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/supercars-to-make-money-on/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/supercars-to-make-money-on/ Seen by Autocar photographers for the first time, the new EV looks like a smaller version of the Q4 E-tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spy-pics-all-new-audi-a2/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spy-pics-all-new-audi-a2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-genesis-pickup-truck-could-be-back-on-the-table-thanks-to-hyundai/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-genesis-pickup-truck-could-be-back-on-the-table-thanks-to-hyundai/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-x5-costs-over-95000-with-every-option/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-bmw-x5-costs-over-95000-with-every-option/ A a car of slightly mysterious allure but plenty of technology, it was developed on its own bespoke chassis and the same sort of suspension used in the Maserati Spyder, Granturismo and Quattroporte. It even had radar-guided cruise control - the fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-story-of-the-mysterious-lancia-thesis/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-story-of-the-mysterious-lancia-thesis/ We've b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-weird-weird-world-of-forgotten-car-accessories/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-weird-weird-world-of-forgotten-car-accessories/ We were told that this was a necessary move in order to cope with ever-increasing property taxes. It made the tough decision to sell off half its land, crushing 1200 classic cars in the process.
However, the yard owner put a huge amount of thought into what to lose, and what it’s left with is more than 1000 extremely desirable vehicles from the 1930s to the 2000s. We hope you enjoy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-gems-of-all-american-classics-vancouver-washington/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-gems-of-all-american-classics-vancouver-washington/ The yard was founded in 1968, and has more than 8000 parts vehicles spread over its sprawling 120-acre site, ranging in age from the 1920s to the 1990s. Additionally there are more than 400 project cars for sale, and several warehouses packed full]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-the-worlds-finest-car-junkyard/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-the-worlds-finest-car-junkyard/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-566000-broncos-for-engine-compartment-fires/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-recalls-566000-broncos-for-engine-compartment-fires/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-nissan-z-is-more-expensive-but-it-gets-one-smart-upgrade/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-2027-nissan-z-is-more-expensive-but-it-gets-one-smart-upgrade/ "I love the car and its 1980s styling and, in particular, the powered aerial... I have no plans to sell it," he says.
He admits he hasn't driven many old cars but is impressed by how modern the Vitesse feels. "There's no dual-mass flywheel so it can be a bit juddery from low speed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-spent-six-years-restoring-my-rover-sd1-it-was-all-worth-it/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/i-spent-six-years-restoring-my-rover-sd1-it-was-all-worth-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-has-8-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-has-8-models-coming-in-2026-heres-all-of-them/ Sharp styling, large spoilers and sculpted air dams will occasionally trick us into thinking a meatier engine lies underneath.
Looks can be deceiving and don't always mean great acceleration or top speed. Here are some cars that we think look more meteoric than they are:Toyota Celica
With its low-slung stance, small bonnet scoop and carved lines, the Celica started off in life with just 143bhp from its]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sporty-cars-that-looked-fast-but-actually-really-werent/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sporty-cars-that-looked-fast-but-actually-really-werent/ At this yard the cars are strewn all over the place instead of being stacked-up neatly on racking, as is the norm these days. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of place we love to explore…
A few years ago we spent a wet November morning digging around in the undergrowth, uncovering this wonderful collections of unloved classics.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/some-interesting-junkyard-finds-at-collins-auto-salvage-in-auburn-georgia/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/some-interesting-junkyard-finds-at-collins-auto-salvage-in-auburn-georgia/ Many column inches and screen time have been devoted to the Traction Avant, 2CV and DS, but less is said about the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-underrated-cars-ever-made/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-most-underrated-cars-ever-made/ Company will remove derivatives and cut equipment options by 75% as it gives each brand a clearer line-upThe Volkswagen Group aims to improve the quality and profitability of its cars by cutting up to half the models it sells, as part of a strategy to dramatically reduce costs and complexity.
The firm posted a dramatic drop in profits in the first half of 2026, returning a margin of just 3.8%, which it says]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-group-plans-major-reduction-of-up-to-50-of-models/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-group-plans-major-reduction-of-up-to-50-of-models/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-grancabrio-review-can-new-look-v6-gt-beat-mercedes-sl/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/maserati-grancabrio-review-can-new-look-v6-gt-beat-mercedes-sl/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-maserati-grecale-gains-385bhp-v6-to-fill-the-macan-gap/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-maserati-grecale-gains-385bhp-v6-to-fill-the-macan-gap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-had-the-nurburgring-all-to-itself-for-wild-amg-v8-coupe-test/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mercedes-had-the-nurburgring-all-to-itself-for-wild-amg-v8-coupe-test/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-gla-debuts-next-week/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-gla-debuts-next-week/ Over the past few years, the company car landscape has undergone significant change, with strict emissions regulations and tax bandings pushing buyers away from petrol and diesel cars. 
In their place, electric and plug-in hy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-company-cars-2026-driven-ranked-and-rated/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-company-cars-2026-driven-ranked-and-rated/ The M3 EV was previewed by last month’s unveiling of the M Concept Neue Klasse. This represents a total transformation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m-boss-electric-m3-is-petrol-cars-natural-enemy/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-m-boss-electric-m3-is-petrol-cars-natural-enemy/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-next-evs-will-ditch-google-for-apple-maps/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-next-evs-will-ditch-google-for-apple-maps/ However most car companies moved a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-golden-age-of-the-rear-engine-car/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-golden-age-of-the-rear-engine-car/ But it has also shown a tremendous amount of creativity since its inception]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-intriguing-gems-of-the-volvo-museum/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-intriguing-gems-of-the-volvo-museum/ From beautifully eccentric shapes to squirrelly design features, here’s our pick of Germany’s most unusual:Volkswagen Beetle (1938)
Many people think that Ferdinand Porsche was the man behind the Beetle, but this is incorrect. Engineer and inventor Bela Barenyi came up with the design five year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/unusual-car-designs-from-germany/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/unusual-car-designs-from-germany/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-aging-pickup-is-finally-getting-replaced/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hondas-aging-pickup-is-finally-getting-replaced/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-biggest-off-roader-gets-even-more-capable-with-a-new-trim/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyotas-biggest-off-roader-gets-even-more-capable-with-a-new-trim/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-civic-si-production-is-endingfor-now/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-civic-si-production-is-endingfor-now/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-bringing-back-two-gas-suvs-it-just-killed/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/cadillac-is-bringing-back-two-gas-suvs-it-just-killed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/americans-are-more-interested-in-off-roading-than-ever-survey-finds/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/americans-are-more-interested-in-off-roading-than-ever-survey-finds/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-upgrades-its-funkiest-model-with-a-new-hybrid-system/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-upgrades-its-funkiest-model-with-a-new-hybrid-system/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-supercharged-corvette-hit-300000-miles-on-its-original-engine/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-supercharged-corvette-hit-300000-miles-on-its-original-engine/ It's nothing new, but EVs have given it new relevance, partly because car makers are desperately scratching around for ways to make their fast but silent cars exciting and partly because electric motors open up opportunities.
Before jargon overload makes you tune out, let's remind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/does-torque-vectoring-really-make-evs-more-fun-to-drive/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/does-torque-vectoring-really-make-evs-more-fun-to-drive/ The deal, confirmed after months of speculation, will involve the creation of the new joint venture that will take over the operation of the factory, which Ford opened 50 years ago.
When the deal is completed next year, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Chi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-partners-geely-on-new-multi-energy-suv-for-europe/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ford-partners-geely-on-new-multi-energy-suv-for-europe/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-cost-cutting-to-claim-another-5000-jobs-report/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-cost-cutting-to-claim-another-5000-jobs-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-cost-cutting-drive-to-claim-another-5000-jobs-report/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsches-cost-cutting-drive-to-claim-another-5000-jobs-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-confirms-its-laying-off-another-5000-people/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-confirms-its-laying-off-another-5000-people/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bigger-hyundai-tucson-spied-with-massive-screen/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bigger-hyundai-tucson-spied-with-massive-screen/ Amble's debut model, the One, is a quadricycle homologated to the same L7e standard as the Isetta-inspired Microlino and the old Renault Twizy. But, unlike most microcars, it has been conceived as an off-roader for use across a wide range of clim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-r8-and-apple-watch-designer-reveals-new-off-road-microcar/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-r8-and-apple-watch-designer-reveals-new-off-road-microcar/ The Japanese company sold just 72,000 cars in Europe last year - down from a record 313,000 sales in the region as recently as 2007, putting it roughly level with compatriot luxury brand Lexus.
Mazda a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-bets-on-quirky-new-cars-to-reverse-european-slump/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-bets-on-quirky-new-cars-to-reverse-european-slump/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gotcha-toyotas-new-mid-engine-sports-car-possibly-caught-testing-on-video/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gotcha-toyotas-new-mid-engine-sports-car-possibly-caught-testing-on-video/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-new-v8-mercedes-c63-is-coming-eventually/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-new-v8-mercedes-c63-is-coming-eventually/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-off-road-supercar-makes-the-huracan-sterrato-look-tame/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rezvanis-new-off-road-supercar-makes-the-huracan-sterrato-look-tame/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nations-largest-tire-retailer-just-got-bigger-mavis-tire-buys-pep-boys/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nations-largest-tire-retailer-just-got-bigger-mavis-tire-buys-pep-boys/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acuras-biggest-suv-yet-could-be-on-the-way-report/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/acuras-biggest-suv-yet-could-be-on-the-way-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-nissan-leaf-nismo-is-all-show-without-the-extra-go/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-nissan-leaf-nismo-is-all-show-without-the-extra-go/ A company restructuring at the end of last year brought]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-lotus-emira-420-sport-is-lighter-faster-105k-track-weapon/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-lotus-emira-420-sport-is-lighter-faster-105k-track-weapon/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-gt-is-the-most-car-like-range-rover-ever/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-gt-is-the-most-car-like-range-rover-ever/ The enticingly low, superbly outlandish-looking new Donkervoort P24 RS happens to have a 298-litre boot in which you could carry a few bags of the black stuff. It’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dutch-courage-driving-the-592bhp-lightweight-coming-to-uk-roads/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dutch-courage-driving-the-592bhp-lightweight-coming-to-uk-roads/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-back-to-vxr-glory-days/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vauxhall-mokka-gse-review-back-to-vxr-glory-days/ New addition to Range Rover model line will arrive as an EV, blending grand tourer style with SUV practicalityJLR has unveiled the interior and name of a new fourth Range Rover model line, to be called the Range Rover GT, which will split the difference between grand tourer and luxury SUV.
It will sit on JLR's own brand-new EMA platform, which has been engineered for EVs initially but will be used to underpin hybrid vers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-new-range-rover-gt-is-brands-most-saloon-like-model-yet/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/official-new-range-rover-gt-is-brands-most-saloon-like-model-yet/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-turns-a-porsche-911-into-an-800-hp-custom-machine/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-turns-a-porsche-911-into-an-800-hp-custom-machine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-atlas-just-got-more-expensive/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-volkswagen-atlas-just-got-more-expensive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-automakers-have-the-most-visited-websites/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/these-automakers-have-the-most-visited-websites/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-could-return-with-even-more-power-report/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-could-return-with-even-more-power-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-the-new-dodge-charger-srt/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-this-the-new-dodge-charger-srt/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-gas-station-has-three-fuel-grades-so-why-does-it-only-have-two-fuel-lines/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/your-gas-station-has-three-fuel-grades-so-why-does-it-only-have-two-fuel-lines/ I can't afford a Ferrari Testarossa, but I'll still waste hours choosing how to specify itWhen I was 13, my IT teacher sent a note home to my parents to tell them that I'd been caught viewing "inappropriate websites" in a lesson. They were naturally concerned - what could an innocent young teenager such as myself be looking at?
The answer, to their eternal relief, was the configurator for the then]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodbye-lunch-break-supercar-configurators-are-your-new-addiction/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/goodbye-lunch-break-supercar-configurators-are-your-new-addiction/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-toyota-tundra-gets-an-overlanding-trim-straight-from-the-factory/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/2027-toyota-tundra-gets-an-overlanding-trim-straight-from-the-factory/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-red-bulls-first-hypercar-had-to-have-a-v10-interview/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-red-bulls-first-hypercar-had-to-have-a-v10-interview/ It might seem as though some technologies underpinning automotive engineering never evolve, but that’s not the case in reality. On the face of it, carbonfibre falls into that category.
This lightweight stuff is made using fine carbon strands set in resin and is employed to create incredibly light yet massively strong components in everything from aircraft to Formula 1 cars. But, in fact, carb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-jet-fighters-to-supercars-why-mclaren-is-using-carbon-tape/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/from-jet-fighters-to-supercars-why-mclaren-is-using-carbon-tape/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-explored-a-range-extending-gas-engine-for-the-id-buzz/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-explored-a-range-extending-gas-engine-for-the-id-buzz/ To be fair, the lack of traditional family-sized electric hot hatches has been due to a near total absence of donor cars. Almost all five-door, five-seat, circa 4.3m-long EVs have bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev4-gt-review-low-and-fast-but-a-genuine-electric-hot-hatch/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev4-gt-review-low-and-fast-but-a-genuine-electric-hot-hatch/ So far we have had the super-saloonish EV6 GT and the hulking EV9 GT, but these are the big-money flagships and seldom seen. GT-ifying the smaller EV3 takes Kia’s performance sub-brand into sub-£50k territory, and as the most accessible model in the snowballing GT range, this is the one that matters.
So what constitutes an EV3 GT, beyond]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev3-gt-review-a-4wd-hot-hatch-with-288bhp-for-49k/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-ev3-gt-review-a-4wd-hot-hatch-with-288bhp-for-49k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-secretly-built-a-truck-based-suv-it-might-do-it-again/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-secretly-built-a-truck-based-suv-it-might-do-it-again/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-the-winners-of-the-engine-of-the-year-award-does-your-car-have-one/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/all-the-winners-of-the-engine-of-the-year-award-does-your-car-have-one/ Fradet prefers low-mileage, unrestored cars and h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-owns-120-citrons/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-man-who-owns-120-citrons/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-official-volkswagen-museum/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-official-volkswagen-museum/ What are the key factors? Scarcity, for one, and reputation for another. If a car is rare and widely reckoned to be one of the best of its type to drive, it’ll probably reach classic status.
Beauty is another factor and so too is significance; a car that changed the game in its sector is bound to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/future-classics-that-will-climb-in-value/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/future-classics-that-will-climb-in-value/ Some make it to the end of a movie or season without a single scratch, while others are rolled down cliffs, blown up or piled into walls at speed, evoking the question “did they use a real car?” (and often destroy a large amount of money) Or was it a replica? Or some other type of car, different from the real thing?
Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell whether the car used was real or fake, but in this gallery, we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/screen-star-cars-which-were-real-and-which-were-fake/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/screen-star-cars-which-were-real-and-which-were-fake/ All of which makes judging the success of Genesis quite difficult. It's now five years since Hyundai's premium brand launched in the UK, but rather than a brand with five years of exper]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-genesis-a-success-it-depends-how-you-judge-a-premium-brand/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-genesis-a-success-it-depends-how-you-judge-a-premium-brand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-maybach-gls-debuts-with-more-power-better-style/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-mercedes-maybach-gls-debuts-with-more-power-better-style/ "We will continue to offer the 208 in its current form to cover the part of the market that will still not be EV and will still require some ICE or hybrid solutions," he s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-powered-peugeot-208-to-remain-on-sale-past-2030/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-powered-peugeot-208-to-remain-on-sale-past-2030/ Earlier this month, the Transport Select Committee invited road safety experts to discuss evidence about 20mph limits and explore whether England should follow Wales in reducing the standard restricted speed l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-weigh-20mph-limit-for-england-as-motoring-groups-hit-back/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-weigh-20mph-limit-for-england-as-motoring-groups-hit-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wont-fight-us-ban-effectively-ending-its-american-future/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-wont-fight-us-ban-effectively-ending-its-american-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-maybach-gls-shows-its-face-for-the-first-time/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-new-maybach-gls-shows-its-face-for-the-first-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-every-nissan-brake-caliper-color-means/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-every-nissan-brake-caliper-color-means/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-says-theres-room-for-a-smaller-ev/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-says-theres-room-for-a-smaller-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-official-a-legendary-honda-tuner-was-bought-by-private-equity/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/its-official-a-legendary-honda-tuner-was-bought-by-private-equity/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-and-ram-have-new-bosses/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-and-ram-have-new-bosses/ The electric crossover will evoke the spirit of the supermini in both function and form, as Audi revives the name after a two-decade hiatus.
The German firm officially confirmed the revival of the A2 at its annual me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-audi-a2-looks-like-original-as-final-shape-uncovered/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-audi-a2-looks-like-original-as-final-shape-uncovered/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-mclaren-really-bringing-back-the-manual-gearbox/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-mclaren-really-bringing-back-the-manual-gearbox/ The Polestar 2 might look like a high-riding saloon but it's not. It's actually a hatchback, so it's more practical than its closest rival, the Tesla Model 3, yet sleeker and more handsome than a Model Y.
Buyers here have certainly cottoned on to this Scandi-chic EV's charms, to the extent that the UK is its largest market. As a result, there is an abundance of used examples, starting f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-2-used-buying-guide-400-miles-of-range-for-20k/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-2-used-buying-guide-400-miles-of-range-for-20k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-spied-with-license-plate-dangling-from-the-rear/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-spied-with-license-plate-dangling-from-the-rear/ The replacement for Smart's signature model, the Fortwo, marks the brand's return to its roots after launching a range of electric crossovers – including the #5, its largest model yet.
Due in UK dealerships next year, it has been designed to offer what Smart calls "uncompromised urban]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-being-primed-for-october-unveiling/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/smart-2-fortwo-successor-being-primed-for-october-unveiling/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-reveals-funky-styling-after-losing-camouflage/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/reborn-audi-a2-reveals-funky-styling-after-losing-camouflage/ Korean premium brand could channel 2019 Mint concept as it explores possibility of a plush small EVGenesis is open to launching smaller electric cars in the future as it continues to expand its range.
For now, its smallest is the 4.5m-long GV60 crossover, which leaves plenty of room below it.
It has experimented with a smaller model in the past with the Mint concept in 2019.
Now it's investigating future segments that it could enter i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-mulls-small-premium-ev-as-it-expands-line-up/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-mulls-small-premium-ev-as-it-expands-line-up/ Data from Epyx's 1Link Service Network platform, which manages service, maintenance and repair bookings for 4.9 million company cars and vans, shows vehicles averaged around 1.5 days off the road for workshop visits i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slow-pricey-franchised-dealers-being-overlooked-for-repairs/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slow-pricey-franchised-dealers-being-overlooked-for-repairs/ Company boss Oliver Blume came clean to staff last week about the need to cut as many as 100,000 jobs – around one in seven of its global workforce and 50,00]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/death-by-100000-cuts-how-vw-group-went-wrong-ndash-and-how-theyll-fix-it/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/death-by-100000-cuts-how-vw-group-went-wrong-ndash-and-how-theyll-fix-it/ The small (although not the smallest) crossover market is perhaps the most burgeoning of all: its population is split between internal combustion, electric and hybrid competitors, and it's proving to be a merry hunting ground for fresh Chinese manufactur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-sportage-volvo-xc40-vw-t-roc-whats-the-best-family-suv/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-sportage-volvo-xc40-vw-t-roc-whats-the-best-family-suv/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-tiny-hatchback-is-the-best-selling-car-in-china-but-how/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-tiny-hatchback-is-the-best-selling-car-in-china-but-how/ The Jeep M&Ms are nice and I like my Polestar bottle - but gifts don't mean five-star reviewsThere’s an uncomfortable truth in motoring media that isn’t talked about very often: there are a lot of freebies going around. Some of them are necessary, of course. We can’t test a car properly without spending a decent amount of time in it, so it does mean getting a ‘free’ car for the week.
It’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-honey-volvo-blankets-the-truth-about-car-testing-freebies/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bentley-honey-volvo-blankets-the-truth-about-car-testing-freebies/ But it does mean that America misses out on great vehicles like the B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-never-sold-in-america/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-never-sold-in-america/ Car-making is hard.Profitable car-making is a whole lot harder, and for proof you only need take a look at the failed British car companies we’re looking at here.
Some were born close to the dawn of the car, when bicycle-makers saw money in the new-fangled horseless carriage. But it wasn’t easy. Car-making at the start of the 20th century was like internet projects at the end of it - plenty tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-best-dead-car-companies/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/britains-best-dead-car-companies/ Bizarrely, while the speedos in most pre-1999 Diablos were calibrated in both MPH and KPH, as required by law, their odos always displayed the distance the car had travelled in kilometres. That's why, when I ask Peter how many miles he has done in his, he replies, rather confusi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/12-cylinders-12000-miles-i-drive-my-lambo-diablo-sv-in-all-weathers/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/12-cylinders-12000-miles-i-drive-my-lambo-diablo-sv-in-all-weathers/ If you like extremes, you'll love Top Fuel drag racing. Some numbers: 0-343mph in 3.6sec, 11,500bhp, fuel consumption of five gallons per second... To these can now be added '60' - as in 60 years of Santa Pod Raceway (1966-2026), the drag mecca in Bedfordshire. Or is it Northamptonshire? Both councils claim it but then nothing's normal in this sport, including Keith Bartlett, the Bernie Ecclestone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/santa-pod-at-60-why-home-of-drag-racing-is-stronger-than-ever/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/santa-pod-at-60-why-home-of-drag-racing-is-stronger-than-ever/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q7-gets-a-price-hike-while-the-sq7-nears-100000/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-audi-q7-gets-a-price-hike-while-the-sq7-nears-100000/ Crandall realised that removing one olive from each salad served to pas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stop-slicing-our-salami-the-real-reason-behind-the-ferrari-luce-furore/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/stop-slicing-our-salami-the-real-reason-behind-the-ferrari-luce-furore/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-pound19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-pound19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-super-n-road-test-19k-twingo-chaser-is-truly-fun-to-drive/ And because I'm a sucker for big bits of engineering, and old bits of engineering, I would love to walk around the dam - even though I'm terrified by large bodies of water in places they're not meant to be.
But I have no idea it's there. We're about to enter the small hours, my Kia EV4 Fastback is acc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-vs-train-can-an-ev-win-650-mile-race-from-paris-to-berlin/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-vs-train-can-an-ev-win-650-mile-race-from-paris-to-berlin/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-you-know-china-makes-a-beetle-clone-and-it-just-got-better/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/did-you-know-china-makes-a-beetle-clone-and-it-just-got-better/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-57th-recall-of-the-year-hits-288000-explorers-over-loose-roof-rails/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-57th-recall-of-the-year-hits-288000-explorers-over-loose-roof-rails/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-fords-new-race-car-fire-up-for-the-first-time/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-fords-new-race-car-fire-up-for-the-first-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-removed-the-rav4s-buttons-now-it-might-bring-them-back/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-removed-the-rav4s-buttons-now-it-might-bring-them-back/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-pulls-the-plug-on-its-last-ev/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/honda-pulls-the-plug-on-its-last-ev/ The ECG provides either £1500 or £3750 off the price of a new electric car based on several factors, including the emissions from the production of its battery and the full vehicle, as well as several warranty requirements. 
The new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-500e-price-cut-to-17k-after-qualifying-for-electric-car-grant/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fiat-500e-price-cut-to-17k-after-qualifying-for-electric-car-grant/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jensens-reborn-sports-car-will-be-just-for-the-track/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jensens-reborn-sports-car-will-be-just-for-the-track/ Speaking to Autocar at last week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, BMW M boss Frank van Meel said the division's petrol performance cars will offer manuals for “as long as possible”.
He highlighted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-petrol-bmw-m3-breaks-cover-ndash-and-it-could-offer-a-manual-box/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/next-petrol-bmw-m3-breaks-cover-ndash-and-it-could-offer-a-manual-box/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volume-up-bmw-is-already-testing-the-next-m3-with-an-inline-six/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volume-up-bmw-is-already-testing-the-next-m3-with-an-inline-six/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-gears-up-for-the-most-ambitious-product-plan-in-its-history/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-gears-up-for-the-most-ambitious-product-plan-in-its-history/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-reveals-its-final-w16-hypercar-before-the-v16-era-begins/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugatti-reveals-its-final-w16-hypercar-before-the-v16-era-begins/ Peugeot will draw from heritage for a pair of era-defining concept cars and its next-gen superminiPeugeot is priming a new platform, design language and interior treatment for seven new models that it will launch by 2030 as part of a push to dramatically increase its sales volumes.
The French brand aims to increase global sales from 1.1 million last year to 1.5m in four years' time - a huge 36% increase. An onslaught]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-kicks-off-seven-car-blitz-with-radical-e-208-next-year/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/peugeot-kicks-off-seven-car-blitz-with-radical-e-208-next-year/ Featu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-delights-of-the-official-honda-museum/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-delights-of-the-official-honda-museum/ Making its debut at a gaming convention in New York, the Dreadnought is named for a revolutionary British warship from the early 20th century - which tallies with its hulking, functional design and battle-ready conception]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pics-aston-martins-mad-v12-4x4-makes-real-world-debut/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pics-aston-martins-mad-v12-4x4-makes-real-world-debut/ The roles these cars played in saving their respective manufacturers from bankruptcy, obscurity, mundanity or all three cannot be understated. Here, we name]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-important-cars-that-helped-to-save-the-company/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-important-cars-that-helped-to-save-the-company/ It's also a rule today's car manufacturers and their dealers ignore at their peril, especially now there are so many new car brands tempting previously loyal customers to switch. Not long ago, motorists stuck to one brand for almost their entire lives - motorists like David Franklin, who in 2022, and at the age of 84, b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-brand-loyalty-dead-80-car-makers-do-battle-as-customers-break-habits/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/is-brand-loyalty-dead-80-car-makers-do-battle-as-customers-break-habits/ The GV90 is just weeks away from launch and will become the flagship for the Hyundai sibling brand on the premium side of its model range.
It will arrive at a similar time to the GV60 Magma, the first in a series of high-performance models that will perform a simi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-eyes-range-rover-with-cinema-screen-coach-doors/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-gv90-eyes-range-rover-with-cinema-screen-coach-doors/ The 33's 'few-off' production run was sold out not before the car was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-the-2m-alfa-romeo-33-stradale-is-a-v6-masterclass/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-the-2m-alfa-romeo-33-stradale-is-a-v6-masterclass/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-mercedes-executive-reportedly-said-the-electric-gt-shouldnrsquot-exist/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-mercedes-executive-reportedly-said-the-electric-gt-shouldnrsquot-exist/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-clever-new-ev-drive-system-achieves-incredible-efficiency-/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-clever-new-ev-drive-system-achieves-incredible-efficiency-/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-built-a-badass-v12-suv-for-the-new-call-of-duty-game/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-built-a-badass-v12-suv-for-the-new-call-of-duty-game/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-debuts-a-luxurious-new-minivan-you-cant-have/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-debuts-a-luxurious-new-minivan-you-cant-have/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelbys-new-f-150-super-snake-spits-venom-at-the-ram-rumble-bee/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/shelbys-new-f-150-super-snake-spits-venom-at-the-ram-rumble-bee/ Ford channels spirit of GT40 as it returns to take on Ferrari in top class at La Sarthe with a V8 hypercarFord is edging closer to readying the new hypercar with which it will bid for its first outright Le Mans 24 Hours victory in 58 years.
Ford announced last year that it would enter the FIA World Endurance Championship with an LMDh hypercar in 2027, and confirmed earlier this year that it will use the 'Coyote' engine fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-ford-fires-up-new-v8-for-2027-le-mans-hypercar/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-ford-fires-up-new-v8-for-2027-le-mans-hypercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-spiciest-ev-just-got-a-massive-price-cut/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hyundais-spiciest-ev-just-got-a-massive-price-cut/ Designed for the new Call of Duty videogame but revealed as a full-sized physical model last week in New York, the Dreadnought is named for a revolutionary British warship from the early 20th century - which tallies with its hulking, functional design and battle-ready conception.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-builds-mad-4x4-with-v12-power/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-builds-mad-4x4-with-v12-power/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/infiniti-is-delaying-its-600-horsepower-escalade-v-rival/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/infiniti-is-delaying-its-600-horsepower-escalade-v-rival/ Call it Charlie Watts: the first electric Bentley plays the drums rather than faking engine noteBentley’s first electric car will replace the roar of a large-capacity combustion engine with an orchestral soundtrack that uses musical instruments to mimic the character of a V8.
Rather than synthesise an engine noise like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or amplify the actual sound of its EV motors like the Ferrari Luce, the new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bentley-torcal-to-replace-v8-soundtrack-with-drums/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bentley-torcal-to-replace-v8-soundtrack-with-drums/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-single-seat-supercar-sounds-glorious-on-the-track/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martins-single-seat-supercar-sounds-glorious-on-the-track/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bmw-m3-will-have-more-power-than-the-gas-car-without-going-overboard/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/electric-bmw-m3-will-have-more-power-than-the-gas-car-without-going-overboard/ Oxfordshire-based Jensen International Automotive, which has previously created a series of restomods of the original Interceptor and FF, said the GTX is an all-new creation.
It will effectively serve as an extreme statement of intent for a range of other derivatives of the new In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-jensen-interceptor-gtx-to-be-wild-track-only-special/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-jensen-interceptor-gtx-to-be-wild-track-only-special/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-toyota-is-already-testing-a-hotter-gr-gt-supercar/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-toyota-is-already-testing-a-hotter-gr-gt-supercar/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/edsel-the-story-behind-the-disaster/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/edsel-the-story-behind-the-disaster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-sport-is-going-electric-first-look/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-range-rover-sport-is-going-electric-first-look/ Announced during last year’s Autumn Budget, Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is set to introduce a 3p-per-mile charge for all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/eved-to-block-lower-paid-workers-from-salary-sacrifice-schemes/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/eved-to-block-lower-paid-workers-from-salary-sacrifice-schemes/ Now I'm driving a late-stage prototype of the slightly smaller Range Rover Sport EV around a circuit with some obstacles ahead of a supposedly immi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-range-rover-sport-electric-is-great-without-the-v8/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driven-range-rover-sport-electric-is-great-without-the-v8/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-it-finally-gave-the-m2-all-wheel-drive/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-it-finally-gave-the-m2-all-wheel-drive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-could-bring-back-sedans-and-wagons-after-all-report/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volvo-could-bring-back-sedans-and-wagons-after-all-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgans-best-performance-car-is-coming-to-america-without-an-important-feature/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/morgans-best-performance-car-is-coming-to-america-without-an-important-feature/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-wont-follow-ferrari-with-simulated-manuals/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/lamborghini-wont-follow-ferrari-with-simulated-manuals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-still-buy-a-honda-fit-in-japan-for-super-cheap/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/you-can-still-buy-a-honda-fit-in-japan-for-super-cheap/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-tells-us-the-craziest-things-its-ever-put-in-a-car/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/hennessey-tells-us-the-craziest-things-its-ever-put-in-a-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-you-5500-reasons-to-buy-a-new-charger-sixpack/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/dodge-gives-you-5500-reasons-to-buy-a-new-charger-sixpack/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-swears-it-isnt-cancelling-its-ev-sports-car/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-swears-it-isnt-cancelling-its-ev-sports-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wed-rebody-the-whole-car-hennessey-says-anything-is-possible-with-its-new-one-off-division/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wed-rebody-the-whole-car-hennessey-says-anything-is-possible-with-its-new-one-off-division/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider-driven-a-1036bhp-top-down-triumph/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider-driven-a-1036bhp-top-down-triumph/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-849-testarossa-spider/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-loving-the-luce-haters/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ferrari-is-loving-the-luce-haters/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-beetle-story/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-beetle-story/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-new-id-cross-is-its-cheapest-electric-suv-yet/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagens-new-id-cross-is-its-cheapest-electric-suv-yet/ A sibling to the ID Polo, Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq, the ID Cross is the fourth EV based on the Volkswagen Group's new MEB+ platform - a stripped-back version of the architecture that underpins the larger ID 3 and ID 4.
I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-cross-revealed-as-271-mile-renault-4-rival/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-id-cross-revealed-as-271-mile-renault-4-rival/ Although the prototype's rear end is disguised, it appears to be longer than the i3 saloon, with a sloped roofline. 
The new images come after a silhouette of the i3 Touring was shown during the saloon's unveiling.
"Business customers and f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-i3-touring-estate-breaks-cover/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-bmw-i3-touring-estate-breaks-cover/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-altima-isnt-dead-yet-update/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-nissan-altima-isnt-dead-yet-update/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-is-finally-killing-the-altima/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/nissan-is-finally-killing-the-altima/ China's best-selling car, the EX2 is a small electric hatchback. It's the third model the Chinese brand has launched here, after the EX5 EV and Starray PHEV.
Sales will begin next month, with three specifications on offer: Pro (&poun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2-chinas-best-selling-car-brings-155-mile-range-for-pound21k/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/geely-ex2-chinas-best-selling-car-brings-155-mile-range-for-pound21k/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-lfa-returns-in-2027-minus-the-v10-engine/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-lfa-returns-in-2027-minus-the-v10-engine/ Yet since being subsumed into the sprawling Stellantis empire in 2021, Jeep’s fortunes on this side of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-compass-4xe-electric-off-roader-isnt-just-a-peugeot-in-cowboy-boots/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-compass-4xe-electric-off-roader-isnt-just-a-peugeot-in-cowboy-boots/ Scratch the surface of the Toyota Automobile Museum, and you'll find far more than just a collection of old Toyotas...The museum, a few miles outside of the city of Nagoya and just 100 minutes by Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Tokyo, celebrates the worldwide history of the automobile and its culture.
Featuring cars from Europe, the US and Japan, the attractions are displayed in a timeline de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-toyota-museum-and-its-not-just-toyotas/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/treasures-of-the-toyota-museum-and-its-not-just-toyotas/ Out went the straight lines and sharp edges of the ‘70s and ‘80s, in came sleeker, aerodynamic and bulbous designs. And the decade also brought in widespread use of fuel injection, which greatly boosted reliability; arguably ‘most cars became pretty good’ on that front for the first time in the decade. And some got the cre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forgotten-cars-of-the-1990s/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/forgotten-cars-of-the-1990s/ The GR GT – named for Toyota's Gazoo Racing performance division – is described as having been conceived as a "road-legal race car". Indeed, the road-going and GT3-spec racing versions have been revealed simultaneously, reflec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-lowdown-on-toyota-gr-gt-641bhp-v8-supercar-lands-in-uk/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-lowdown-on-toyota-gr-gt-641bhp-v8-supercar-lands-in-uk/ The pair made appearances at the Fuji 24 Hours Race in Japan and prior to the Le Mans 24 Hours respectively. Both are ICE-powered but fuelled by liquid hydrogen as part of Toyota’s research into developing the use of hydrogen fuel, which has been ongoing since the FCEV-1 hy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-pump-tech-could-be-key-to-hydrogen-combustion-practicality/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-pump-tech-could-be-key-to-hydrogen-combustion-practicality/ The enormous number of CEO replacements at global car makers over the past year share a common thread: once installed, they have invariably started chopping.
Between them, this new crew - let's call them Generation Axe - have written off investments worth more than £26 billion as they delete models, electric platfor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/generation-axe-why-new-wave-of-ceos-is-chopping-investments/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/generation-axe-why-new-wave-of-ceos-is-chopping-investments/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-this-new-1070-hp-v12-come-to-life/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/listen-to-this-new-1070-hp-v12-come-to-life/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-grand-tour-returns-in-september-with-three-new-hosts/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-grand-tour-returns-in-september-with-three-new-hosts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-wild-new-v10-off-road-supercar-is-coming-from-rezvani/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-wild-new-v10-off-road-supercar-is-coming-from-rezvani/ The Treasury has confirmed fleet-focused changes to the incoming pay-per-mile tax for electric cars following warnings that the system was complex enough to risk a £260 million annual compliance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prepare-for-more-work-fleet-bosses-told-as-eved-is-confirmed/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/prepare-for-more-work-fleet-bosses-told-as-eved-is-confirmed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-engine-runs-on-methanol-and-could-give-evs-a-boost/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-engine-runs-on-methanol-and-could-give-evs-a-boost/ As miserable teen Erica munches through a tray of brownies after being dumped by her boyfriend, her mum attempts to lighten the mood by suggesting that she go on a date with another chap called Bruce, who she says "drives a way cooler car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-had-99-problems-but-it-never-made-a-boring-car/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/saab-had-99-problems-but-it-never-made-a-boring-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-teases-new-crossover-no-still-not-the-stelvio/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alfa-romeo-teases-new-crossover-no-still-not-the-stelvio/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-ls-refuses-to-die/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-lexus-ls-refuses-to-die/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/unexpected-isnt-over-lamborghini-hints-at-more-sterrato-models/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/unexpected-isnt-over-lamborghini-hints-at-more-sterrato-models/ The image showcases the rear flank of the car, with a new and sharper rear light design and a scalloped wing. This suggest it could have a more rakish, coupé-like roofline than the upright Tonale.
The new car, which has yet to be named, will be one of two Alfa Romeo models in the C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-alfa-romeo-tonale-replacement-due-in-2028/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-at-alfa-romeo-tonale-replacement-due-in-2028/ The major difference between the Leaf-based taxis and regular retail Leafs is that Nissan is developing fully redundant systems for the robotaxi versions. This is a wid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaf-it-alone-inside-nissans-self-driving-tokyo-taxi/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/leaf-it-alone-inside-nissans-self-driving-tokyo-taxi/ Making its UK debut at the Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament over the weekend, the Box Buggy is the work of Genesis design chief Luc Donckerwolke and a small team of the Korean brand's designers.
It was first shown at the Le Mans 24 Hours last month, where it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-box-buggy-is-a-quad-motor-luxury-ev-for-the-golf-course/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-box-buggy-is-a-quad-motor-luxury-ev-for-the-golf-course/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-audi-is-making-an-rs-model-its-never-offered-before/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/spotted-audi-is-making-an-rs-model-its-never-offered-before/ The pancake-shaped axial-flux design is much more compact and power-dense than the drum-like radial-flux design that's commonly used in today’s electric and hybrid cars. 
Horse claims its motor is 46% shorter than a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-extender-hybrid-uses-supercar-tech-for-efficiency-boost/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-range-extender-hybrid-uses-supercar-tech-for-efficiency-boost/ Chinese-market Tesla Model 3 rival and Touareg-sized SUV could fill capacity at VW's German plantsVolkswagen is studying plans to produce its Chinese-developed EVs at under-utilised German factories as part of a wider effort to increase production, safeguard jobs and make better use of manufacturing capacity.
The proposal, reportedly backed by the German state of Lower Saxony, Volkswagen's second-largest shareho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-build-its-chinese-saloons-and-suvs-in-europe/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-could-build-its-chinese-saloons-and-suvs-in-europe/ "[The 356's] extremely low build and smooth lines, apart from its being the first German car to be shown at Earls Court since the war, should arouse considerable interest," commented Autocar. "This beautifully streamlined, high-performance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/when-car-production-was-restricted-and-reselling-banned/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/when-car-production-was-restricted-and-reselling-banned/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-electric-bmw-m3-will-wear-the-same-badge-as-its-gas-sibling/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-electric-bmw-m3-will-wear-the-same-badge-as-its-gas-sibling/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-internal-memo-reportedly-calls-for-doubling-layoffs/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/volkswagen-group-internal-memo-reportedly-calls-for-doubling-layoffs/ But sadly we’ll never be going back. Within a few years of our visit the place closed down, after the owner decided he wanted to do something else with the land. However, rather than simply cube everything (which is so often the case in these instances) he held a no-reserve auction, with anything not finding a buyer being fed to the crush]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-gems-of-roswell-new-mexico/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-junkyard-gems-of-roswell-new-mexico/ Volvo for one reckons it has, praising its system for boosting private sales (the most valuable sales) in the UK by 21% in the first six months of this year.
Direct sales were popularised by Tesla and eagerly rolled out by other brands starting around 2022, as manufacturers looked to cut their distribution cos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/agency-model-why-some-car-makers-stuck-with-tricky-direct-sales/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/agency-model-why-some-car-makers-stuck-with-tricky-direct-sales/ UK boss David Kateley, who took over in January last year, has refocused the company's strategy under the mandate's influence. The firm is pushing sales of the eVitara, Suzuki's fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/suzuki-to-take-on-twingo-in-2027-with-sub-20k-city-ev/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/suzuki-to-take-on-twingo-in-2027-with-sub-20k-city-ev/ The new rival for the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has now been spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with production-ready bodywork, showcasing how it has been transformed from a rakish saloon into a more conventional SUV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-4-suv-almost-ready-for-2-september-reveal/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/polestar-4-suv-almost-ready-for-2-september-reveal/ I don't like to brag, but I reckon I could currently be the most knowledgeable and experienced person in the UK on the subject of small electric Renaults. Perhaps excluding the people who sell them.
Not only have I recently swapped an Alpine A290 for its Renault 4 relation, but my partner and I have also just taken delivery of a new Renault 5 – giving me valuable lived experience of each of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ive-got-a-renault-4-and-a-renault-5-ndash-which-should-you-choose/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ive-got-a-renault-4-and-a-renault-5-ndash-which-should-you-choose/ The new rival for the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric has now been spotted testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with production-ready bodywork, showcasing how it has been transformed from a rakish saloon into a more conventional SUV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-polestar-4-suv-breaks-cover-ahead-of-september-debut/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/first-look-polestar-4-suv-breaks-cover-ahead-of-september-debut/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-cars-that-arent-as-good-as-you-think/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/20-cars-that-arent-as-good-as-you-think/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-10-fastest-cars-at-goodwood-this-year/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-10-fastest-cars-at-goodwood-this-year/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/roush-built-the-v8-powered-ram-the-rho-should-have-been/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/roush-built-the-v8-powered-ram-the-rho-should-have-been/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-need-for-speed-franchise-may-be-on-life-support/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-need-for-speed-franchise-may-be-on-life-support/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slate-lets-you-pick-a-color-straight-from-the-crayola-crayon-box/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/slate-lets-you-pick-a-color-straight-from-the-crayola-crayon-box/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-300000-honda-odyssey-minivans-have-backup-camera-issues/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/over-300000-honda-odyssey-minivans-have-backup-camera-issues/ But whil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-egv70-the-luxury-suv-that-has-to-be-your-next-company-car/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/genesis-egv70-the-luxury-suv-that-has-to-be-your-next-company-car/ We saw established firms leaning ever further into their heritage beside the ever-growing confidence]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-noise-vs-real-v12s-goodwood-highlights-performance-ev-problem/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fake-noise-vs-real-v12s-goodwood-highlights-performance-ev-problem/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-bz4x-touring/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-bz4x-touring/ This retirement follows Porsche's acknowledgement that it underestimated continuing demand for the 11-year-old SUV, having originally expected buyers to migrate to the all-new Macan Electric.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-porsche-macan-retiring-this-month-ndash-two-years-before-successors-launch/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/petrol-porsche-macan-retiring-this-month-ndash-two-years-before-successors-launch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jetta-and-taycan-among-10-cars-facing-the-axe-at-vw-group-report/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jetta-and-taycan-among-10-cars-facing-the-axe-at-vw-group-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-group-boss-admits-the-real-problem-its-cars-arent-profitable-enough/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/vw-group-boss-admits-the-real-problem-its-cars-arent-profitable-enough/ These companies have not only sculpted the nation's economic landscape but have also significantly influenced global automotive trends. We've decided to take a look at some of their biggest success stories with a list of the best-selling American-made automobil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-selling-american-cars-of-all-time/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-selling-american-cars-of-all-time/ You might not have heard of it, but R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-1980s-cars-that-youve-probably-forgotten-about/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-1980s-cars-that-youve-probably-forgotten-about/ With the compact SUV recently entering its third generation, this is a good time to consider the appeal of the Mk2 - which represents the opportunity to bag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q3-used-buying-guide-10000-for-a-more-practical-a3/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-q3-used-buying-guide-10000-for-a-more-practical-a3/ Ford, Peugeot and Volvo were among the raft of mainstream names doing a roaring trade in handsome two-door cars at accessible prices. And in very lurid colours. Today, the picture looks decidedly different and not merely because the trio we have here are all painted various shades of grey.
A headcount outside of the sub-£100k sports]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-happened-to-coups-mercedes-cle-vs-bmw-i4-vs-audi-q5/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/what-happened-to-coups-mercedes-cle-vs-bmw-i4-vs-audi-q5/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-street-legal/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-street-legal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-a-street-legal/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bugattis-last-w16-powered-track-car-is-now-a-street-legal/ He says that it and the technically related 124 can suffer failure of the so-called spherical bushes in their rear hubs, one hub per corner. There are multiple bushes in each hub and it takes only the failure of one, usually detected at the MOT tes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-buy-a-mazda-mx-5-when-you-can-have-an-abarth-124-instead/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/why-buy-a-mazda-mx-5-when-you-can-have-an-abarth-124-instead/ Pre-war Citroëns, post-war American land yachts, one-off concept cars, chrome-covered road-hog motorcycles, supercars, movie tribute cars and more. It's a joyously assorted mix.
Then there are the pick-up trucks – lots of pick-up trucks, act]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-ferrari-296-speciale-into-the-chaos-of-the-le-mans-parade/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/driving-a-ferrari-296-speciale-into-the-chaos-of-the-le-mans-parade/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-packs-a-naturally-aspirated-v8-and-a-manual-transmission/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-new-italian-supercar-packs-a-naturally-aspirated-v8-and-a-manual-transmission/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/travis-pastrana-drifts-his-way-up-goodwood-in-a-670-horsepower-subaru-video/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/travis-pastrana-drifts-his-way-up-goodwood-in-a-670-horsepower-subaru-video/ I explain that it did, and it was kinda like a GT3 but with a Turbo engine, but you can't buy one at the moment; and that there is, or was, actually also a GT3 RS, but you can't get that right now eith]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/carrera-turbo-s-gt3-making-sense-of-the-911-line-up/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/carrera-turbo-s-gt3-making-sense-of-the-911-line-up/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-and-jaguar-type-01-storm-goodwood-the-internet-reacts/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-nuvolari-and-jaguar-type-01-storm-goodwood-the-internet-reacts/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-the-2026-goodwood-festival-of-speed-live/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/watch-the-2026-goodwood-festival-of-speed-live/ A focal point to gath]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/denza-z-driven-first-taste-of-chinas-pound173k-1584bhp-911-rival/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/denza-z-driven-first-taste-of-chinas-pound173k-1584bhp-911-rival/ Within five years, it had hit the jackpot, creating the most important, and for a long time the best-selling, car in history. Today, it remains one of the largest manufacturers in the world, and one that has ingrained itself into the culture of countries other than America like few other foreign firms.
This would]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-made-by-ford/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-ever-made-by-ford/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/photos-the-worlds-strangest-car-collection/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/photos-the-worlds-strangest-car-collection/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-longest-living-car-engines/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-longest-living-car-engines/ There has been an Alpina B3 for every generation of BMW 3 Series, with the tuning firm adding more than a s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-german-cars-ever-made/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-german-cars-ever-made/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ceo-still-isnt-satisfied-with-brand-quality/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/fords-ceo-still-isnt-satisfied-with-brand-quality/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-avenger-electric/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:03:22 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/jeep-avenger-electric/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-new-models-are-carrying-it-through-2026/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audis-new-models-are-carrying-it-through-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-maserati-project-gt4-is-the-race-car-you-didnt-expect/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-maserati-project-gt4-is-the-race-car-you-didnt-expect/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-recalls-463000-suvs-a-second-time-for-seat-motor-fires/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kia-recalls-463000-suvs-a-second-time-for-seat-motor-fires/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-v12-ferrari-based-shooting-brake-is-a-glass-masterpiece/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-v12-ferrari-based-shooting-brake-is-a-glass-masterpiece/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-why-volkswagen-group-is-in-trouble-again/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-is-why-volkswagen-group-is-in-trouble-again/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/us-drivers-are-staying-away-from-premium-gas-due-to-high-prices/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/us-drivers-are-staying-away-from-premium-gas-due-to-high-prices/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-the-x5-isnt-more-off-road-focused/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/bmw-explains-why-the-x5-isnt-more-off-road-focused/ Some of the world’s most anticipated new cars have descended on West Sussex, offering a first chance to see them up close – and in action.
Among the highlights are the Toyota GR GT, the Alpine A110 Future – a test mule giving an initial glimpse a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-to-zenvo-the-28-new-cars-you-must-see-at-festival-of-speed/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-to-zenvo-the-28-new-cars-you-must-see-at-festival-of-speed/ The Transport Committee is meeting to discuss whether lower speed limits could be imposed as part of the government's road safety strategy - and whether England should adopt the same default 20mph limit as Wales.
MPs will quiz an expert panel in a session next Wednesday, including Transport for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-mull-new-20mph-default-speed-limit-for-england/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mps-mull-new-20mph-default-speed-limit-for-england/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-is-crushing-the-taycan-in-sales-nearly-5-to-1/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-porsche-911-is-crushing-the-taycan-in-sales-nearly-5-to-1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-rethinking-car-interiors-subtle-screens-more-buttons-better-quality/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/audi-is-rethinking-car-interiors-subtle-screens-more-buttons-better-quality/ Making its dynamic debut in prototype form at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new LFA is effectively the EV twin of Toyota's V8-engined GR GT supercar.
Precise technical details remain under wra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lexus-lfa-aims-to-win-over-ev-sceptics-with-v10-feel/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-lexus-lfa-aims-to-win-over-ev-sceptics-with-v10-feel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-fiat-topolino-abarth-sounds-ridiculous-but-it-could-happen/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/a-fiat-topolino-abarth-sounds-ridiculous-but-it-could-happen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-group-is-gutting-its-lineup-up-to-half-its-models-could-die/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-vw-group-is-gutting-its-lineup-up-to-half-its-models-could-die/ Project F-26 – numbered for the amount of examples that will be built, at around £1.2 million apiece – is a fighter jet-inspired recreation of the distinctive 935 Slantnose of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gunther-werks-f-26-1067bhp-911-bids-for-goodwood-hill-record/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/gunther-werks-f-26-1067bhp-911-bids-for-goodwood-hill-record/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-company-built-a-simulated-manual-for-ferraris-before-ferrari-did/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/this-company-built-a-simulated-manual-for-ferraris-before-ferrari-did/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-new-supercar-packs-1500-horsepower-and-stunning-looks/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/chinas-new-supercar-packs-1500-horsepower-and-stunning-looks/ The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is only the latest to jump on the trend after the Porsche Taycan and Honda Super-N, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more in the years – even months – ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/like-a-vegan-burger-amgs-ev-exhaust-is-very-nearly-the-real-thing/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/like-a-vegan-burger-amgs-ev-exhaust-is-very-nearly-the-real-thing/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mercedes-amg-cla-45-is-back-and-its-electric/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mercedes-amg-cla-45-is-back-and-its-electric/ Available as both a saloon and a Shooting Brake estate, the first electric 45 model is substantially different under the skin from the regular CLA. It combines three axial flu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-is-671bhp-ev-with-pops-and-bangs/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mercedes-amg-cla-is-671bhp-ev-with-pops-and-bangs/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ds-no7/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/ds-no7/ It has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed alongside another MG concept, a plush SUV called the MG Cyber.
The production version of the Go will be positioned as a fun, fashionable model rather than a budget offering and marks t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-go-hot-hatch-previews-renault-5-rival-for-2027/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-go-hot-hatch-previews-renault-5-rival-for-2027/ Known as the B8, the mule is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-litre horizontally opposed lump at its rear - the same format as the 911 has always used – but with two extra cylinders.
Ruf claims it develops more than 986bhp and 737lb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-ruf-supercar-packs-1000bhp-flat-eight-boxer-engine/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/wild-new-ruf-supercar-packs-1000bhp-flat-eight-boxer-engine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-next-performance-car-will-have-1000-hp-heres-our-first-look/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/rufs-next-performance-car-will-have-1000-hp-heres-our-first-look/ The new technology, announced earlier this year, will come first to the MG 4 EV Urban hatchback, and it has now been confirmed that it will then be used in PHEVs - first the next-generation MG ZS in 2027, then the MG HS and MG S9. 
In time, MG's semi-solid-state battery technology, calle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-plug-in-hybrids-will-switch-to-semi-solid-state-batteries-in-2027/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-plug-in-hybrids-will-switch-to-semi-solid-state-batteries-in-2027/ A Goodwood Festival of Speed star, the Cyber is electric and close to five metres in length - and described by MG design boss Jozef Kaban as a "dream car" for the brand.
The Cyber will perform a similar role on the premium and aspirationa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-cyber-plush-suv-concept-shows-brands-future-style/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/mg-cyber-plush-suv-concept-shows-brands-future-style/ Underpinned by a new development of the e3 platform that's also employed by the Z9 GT, it has three electric motors that combine for a huge 1582bhp and 915lb ft of torque. 
This allows the Z Coupé to hit 62mph from rest in a claimed 2.25sec; the Z Spider that was revealed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pictures-denza-z-coup-revealed-as-1582bhp-hypercar/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/exclusive-pictures-denza-z-coup-revealed-as-1582bhp-hypercar/ The two-seater is due to be revealed in full next year, but the French firm has shown a first glimpse with the A110 Future running up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
That machine is a development car, featuring the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-boss-electric-a110-will-be-even-better-than-petrol-car/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/alpine-boss-electric-a110-will-be-even-better-than-petrol-car/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-denza-bao-5/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-denza-bao-5/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-original-porsche-macan-goes-out-of-production-this-month/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-original-porsche-macan-goes-out-of-production-this-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-killing-the-gas-macan-this-month/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/porsche-is-killing-the-gas-macan-this-month/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mclaren-788hs-is-the-final-chapter-for-three-supercars/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-mclaren-788hs-is-the-final-chapter-for-three-supercars/ It's the final chapter in the lineage that started with the 720S in 2017, then continued through the 765LT (which finished second in Autocar’s 2020 Britain’s Best Driver’s Car contest) and the 750S of 2024. &n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mclaren-788hs-marks-end-of-the-line-for-750s-family/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/new-mclaren-788hs-marks-end-of-the-line-for-750s-family/ But the advent of monocoque construction made it much harder to construct a unique car, which is why it's now such a costly business. But every so often a car maker will unveil a road-going machine that's unique, either as a customer commission, a marketing exercise]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-that-were-only-built-once/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-best-cars-that-were-only-built-once/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-evs-to-keep-the-v12-alive/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/aston-martin-delays-evs-to-keep-the-v12-alive/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sorry-canada-you-wont-get-the-slate-truck/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/sorry-canada-you-wont-get-the-slate-truck/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-new-car-debuting-at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2026/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/every-new-car-debuting-at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-most-powerful-v12-road-car-is-nearly-here/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-worlds-most-powerful-v12-road-car-is-nearly-here/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-rhino/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-rhino/ This is a very niche segment: it has only the Maxus eTerron9 and Isuzu D-Max EV or company, although the pool of electric pick-ups is set to expand with the arrival of the Toyota Hilux E]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-ev-koreas-new-lifestyle-focused-pick-up-driven/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/kgm-musso-ev-koreas-new-lifestyle-focused-pick-up-driven/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-could-be-working-on-a-hotter-camry/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/toyota-could-be-working-on-a-hotter-camry/ This will be the UK's second PHEV pick-up, following the petrol-electric version of the best-selling Ford Ranger - which it resoundingly beats in several key metrics on paper.
The Shark gets a combined 430bhp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-shark-pick-up-lands-in-uk-with-430bhp-and-56-mile-ev-range/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/byd-shark-pick-up-lands-in-uk-with-430bhp-and-56-mile-ev-range/ Commuting from London to Northampton in my Mk1 Focus RS, the drudgery of the M1 did not sit well with the fuel bills. The eventual solution was an original Honda Insight; a safer bet would have been to lease a Volkswagen Up, but the little a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/original-bmw-i3-is-still-the-future-and-my-dream-sub-10k-family-ev/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/original-bmw-i3-is-still-the-future-and-my-dream-sub-10k-family-ev/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-pagani-huayra-returns-with-a-gated-shifter-and-no-roof/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-pagani-huayra-returns-with-a-gated-shifter-and-no-roof/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-cuts-nearly-100-horsepower-from-the-defenders-bmw-v8/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/land-rover-cuts-nearly-100-horsepower-from-the-defenders-bmw-v8/ What are the advantages of a company car? 
You’re unlikely to get any unexpected bills. Employers pay for the car (or lease it), most of the run]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/company-car-cash-allowance-or-salary-sacrifice-which-is-best-2/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/company-car-cash-allowance-or-salary-sacrifice-which-is-best-2/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dacia-striker-is-europes-cheap-all-in-one-car/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-dacia-striker-is-europes-cheap-all-in-one-car/ Big hair, shoulder pads, Ronnie & Maggie… and some amazing cars that often caught the zeitgeist.
Here’s the selection that we think firmly holds the hero car medal from the memorable decade that was the 1980s: 
 Porsche 944
The 924 was an important car in Porsche’s yesteryear with the company selling over 150,000 cars between 1976 and 1986 - an admirable fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-80s-cars-that-we-idolised/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/the-80s-cars-that-we-idolised/ The Striker is a high-riding, 4x4-influenced model that, says Dacia, combines “the qualities of an SUV, estate car and saloon”.
It is Dacia’s second C-segment model after the closely related Bigster SUV. It will b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-reveal-dacia-striker-suv-estate-to-start-under-25k-in-uk/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/full-reveal-dacia-striker-suv-estate-to-start-under-25k-in-uk/ Chinese firms are often accused of making losses but some, such as BYD and Chery, are generating huge marginsA common refrain about the Chinese car industry is that its firms don’t make money. For rivals, it would be comforting to know that phenomenal market-share growth among Chinese brands isn’t sustainable.
For some, including electric-focused start-ups like Nio and Xpeng, that’s true. But it’s not true for the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pound12k-suvs-pound2bn-profits-why-cherys-margins-are-triple-the-vw-groups/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/cars/pound12k-suvs-pound2bn-profits-why-cherys-margins-are-triple-the-vw-groups/ More aggressive version of the cute quadricycle could boost standing with under-17sFiat is considering launching a hot Abarth version of the Topolino quadricycle in order to boost interest among younger buyers.
The tiny two-seater is part of a wider push by the Italian firm into micromobility designed to increase uptake among younger drivers.
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