The four-time Formula 1 World Champion will compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.
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Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has announced he will compete in the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours race, driving a Red Bull-sponsored Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.
The four-time world drivers’ champion has made no secret of his desire to race outside of his single-seater career. Verstappen has also expressed his unhappiness with ...
Is the EV price premium disappearing? New research by Autotrader shows the cost gap between electric and petrol cars is shrinking fast.
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New research by Autotrader has found the price difference between electric cars and a comparable petrol model has more than halved in just two years.
The upfront RRP price gap has narrowed to 15 percent between EV and ICE models. Two years ago, it was 34 percent.
What’s more, six of the top 10 best-selling electric cars in January and February 2026 all carried a price premium of less than 10 percent versus their petrol counterpart.
New research reveals the deteriorating state of the UK’s roads, with more than half of drivers now 'anxious' about pothole damage.
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A new survey suggests car enthusiasts have become nervous about driving their vehicles, due to the risk of damage from potholes.
Insurance specialist Hagerty conducted research with 1,200 motorists to reveal their thoughts on the state of road maintenance in the UK – and the effect it has on driving habits.
Of those questioned, almost all (98 percent) said they now believed the UK’s roads to...
The electric car transition is not happening as quickly as expected and a review of the ZEV Mandate, currently scheduled for 2027, is now urgently required, says the SMMT.
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The electric car transition is not happening as quickly as expected and a review of the ZEV Mandate, currently scheduled for 2027, is urgently required, says trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
It comes as discounts on new electric vehicles offered by car manufacturers to boost customer uptake have topped £10 billion in just two years.
“The destination has not changed and will not change,” said SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes, speaking at the annual SMMT Electrified...
The new plug-in hybrid MGS9 offers three rows of seats and can travel 62 miles on battery power only. Prices start from £34,205.
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MG has announced a new seven-seat SUV for the UK market, with the launch of the plug-in hybrid MGS9.
The car is already available to order, with the first examples expected in MG dealerships later this month.
The MGS9 joins the growing ranks of Chinese-made three-row SUVs, taking on the recently announced Jaecoo 8 SHS-P, along with the Chery Tiggo 8 and Tiggo...
A new Nissan Micra with the long-range 52kWh battery now costs just £23,245, as it qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.
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A new Nissan Micra with the choice long-range 52kWh battery now costs from £23,345, thanks to qualifying for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG).
Previously in receipt of a £1,500 grant, the larger electric car discount comes courtesy of a new battery for the long-range Micra that is now sourced from Europe.
Just 750 examples of the Audi RS3 Competition Limited will be made, with only 11 cars earmarked for UK enthusiasts.
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Audi is commemorating five decades of its famous five-cylinder engine with arguably the ultimate hot hatchback.
The Audi RS3 Competition Limited is, as its name suggests, a limited edition. A total of 750 examples will be sold globally, with the UK allocated just 11 cars.
With unique styling and blistering electric performance, the new Porsche Cayenne S sits between the base Cayenne Electric and flagship Turbo.
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Porsche has revealed the latest addition to its Cayenne Electric lineup – and the Cayenne S could potentially be the sweet spot in the range.
The new Cayenne S Electric delivers 544hp from a twin-motor electric drivetrain, or a devilish 666hp when its driver pushes the ‘Sport Response’ overboost button.
The Cayenne S is positioned between the standard Cayenne Electric and flagship Turbo...
