New cars

Wiesmann 'committed' to revival despite 'challenges and confusion'

German firm planned to return with 671bhp roadster EV in 2024 but has been hindered by supply chain and tariffs

23 May 2025
Wiesmann 'committed' to revival despite 'challenges and confusion'
Consumer

EVs putting independent rental firms at risk of closure

Insurance, chargers and resale costs make EVs pricey for indie firms

23 May 2025
EVs putting independent rental firms at risk of closure
Consumer

UK government set to raise £40k 'luxury car tax' threshold for EVs

All cars costing more than £40k are charged the Expensive Car Supplement, but the average EV costs around £50k

22 May 2025
UK government set to raise £40k 'luxury car tax' threshold for EVs
New cars

Testing ramps up ahead of Porsche Cayman EV's 2026 launch

New electric coupé is due next year, six months after Boxster EV drop-top

22 May 2025
Testing ramps up ahead of Porsche Cayman EV's 2026 launch
New cars

Official reveal: Nissan Micra reinvented as Renault 5 twin

Micra returns after two-year hiatus; blockier, funkier design borrows elements from its 2002 forebear

21 May 2025
Official reveal: Nissan Micra reinvented as Renault 5 twin
New cars

New Lexus ES may be sold in UK exclusively with electric power

Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series-rivalling saloon is due to arrive in the UK next year with up to 338bhp

21 May 2025
New Lexus ES may be sold in UK exclusively with electric power
Consumer

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers

Obstructions, cable weights and force required to attach connectors it too great for many impaired motorists

20 May 2025
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
New cars

New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp

High-riding electric GT will use advanced tech to take on Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EVs

19 May 2025
New Mercedes-AMG super-SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
New cars

New Renault 4 goes 4x4 with rugged twin-motor concept

Small electric crossover gains a motor on the rear axle for 4WD – and it's looking likely for production

16 May 2025
New Renault 4 goes 4x4 with rugged twin-motor concept
volkswagen id gti front three quarter
Production version of ID GTI is due next year as first of new family of EV hot hatches
New cars

Volkswagen developing "whole group" of "mind-blowing" GTI EVs

Volkswagen ID 2 GTI is on track for 2026 launch, followed by hot EV Golf and other "monsters"

16 May 2025
Volkswagen developing "whole group" of "mind-blowing" GTI EVs

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