Little cheer as new car market looks forward to 2025
8 January 2025
Strong growth in EV sales but figures only tell half the story.
Electrifying appeal: Kia EV3 first drive
11 December 2024
Kia’s new electric crossover – a best seller?
Sales market slides as industry awaits Government help
5 December 2024
EV sales surge but driven by discounts.
Type 00 concept points to bold new direction for Jaguar
3 December 2024
Coupe concept previews three production EVs launching from 2026.
Work to do… Skywell BE11 First Drive
28 November 2024
How does new Chinese electric brand Skywell’s first offering compare to the plentiful opposition?
Automatic choice – BMW 1 Series First Drive
14 November 2024
Changes to fourth-generation go more than skin deep.
Potent plug-in: Volkswagen Golf GTE First Drive
7 November 2024
Major update adds more power and more range to VW PHEV.
Fleet sales down as new car market contracts in October
5 November 2024
Electric sales only bright spot in depressed market.
Cautious welcome for motoring measures in Budget
30 October 2024
Surprise tax and duty measures backed but many issues to address.
Here to stay: Omoda 5 First Drive
17 October 2024
New brand’s first offering is C-SUV in petrol and electric form.
More miles and faster charging: Updated Kia EV6 first drive
9 October 2024
Kia stand-out EV gets bigger battery in package of useful updates.
Record September EV sales fuelled by ‘unprecedented’ discounting
4 October 2024
SMMT and 12 manufacturers call on government to breathe life into consumer BEV market.
Growing family: Polestar 3 first drive
19 September 2024
Swedish brand’s first SUV thinks it’s a sports car…
First Drive: Renault Symbioz
5 September 2024
New mid-sized full hybrid SUV to rival likes of Nissan Qashqai.
Spotlight: Omoda brand makes bold launch into UK market
30 August 2024
ICE and electric SUV launch brand from China’s largest vehicle exporter.
Small car, big value: Revised Kia Picanto first drive
20 August 2024
Value for money small car gains a timely package of updates.
Plugging in to business needs: MG HS First Drive
6 August 2024
MG’s all new C-SUV looks likely to continue the success of its predecessor.
ZEV mandate ‘stick approach’ not serving customers – Suzuki boss
30 July 2024
Industry risks losing improvement in reputation over last decade.
Birthday present: Revised Volkswagen Golf First Drive
22 July 2024
Eighth-generation gets extensive revamp as core VW model marks 50th anniversary.
Spotlight: Kia CEO believes 2030 ICE sales ban can happen
17 July 2024
Government clarity and incentives needed to stimulate retail EV sales.
