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Michael Freilich's Chevrolet Captiva features a revolving number plate

Belgian MP fits revolving number plates

A Belgian MP has had his car fitted with a set of James Bond-style revolving number plates in an attempt to avoid public abuse.
Published 01 February 2023
London ULEZ roll-out sees polluting car numbers fall by a quarter

London car scrappage scheme announced ahead of ULE

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced details of a new £110m scrappage scheme.
Published 31 January 2023
MG ZS electric car review

Used EVs need subsidies for middle class buyers

The government must subsidise the purchase of used electric vehicles by middle-income households in order to meet its climate ambitions.
Published 31 January 2023
BHS urges motorists to slow down and give horses space

Horse deaths rise despite Highway Code changes

Deaths and injuries among horses and riders on British roads are continuing to rise, says the British Horse Society (BHS).
Published 30 January 2023
Audi activesphere concept

Audi pick-up concept uses VR headsets

Audi has taken the covers off a new coupé-roofed concept vehicle that can double as a pickup.
Published 26 January 2023
Porsche 357 design study

Porsche celebrates 75 years with Vision 357

Porsche has unveiled the Vision 357, a retro-themed design concept paying tribute to the first models from the firm and marking Porsche’s 75th.
Published 25 January 2023
Aptera Launch Edition

Aptera promises 40 miles of solar-powered range

Aptera has announced details of its Launch Edition that can add 40 miles of battery range every day without the need for plug-in charging.
Published 25 January 2023
Dacia is offering free hot water bottles to car owners

Dacia giving away free hot water bottles

Dacia has announced plans to give away free hot water bottles in an apparent dig at BMW and other manufacturers who use software blocks.
Published 25 January 2023
2023 BMW M3 CS

BMW M3 CS revealed

BMW has unveiled the M3 CS, the new range-topper of the M3 line-up, which, with 542bhp on tap, is the most powerful version of the M3 to date.
Published 24 January 2023
Updated Polestar 2 for 2023

Polestar 2 gets more range, faster charging

A raft of updates have been revealed for the Polestar 2 saloon, endowing it with more range and performance as well as faster charging.
Published 24 January 2023
9 in 10 drivers affected by potholes last year

Pothole crisis to worsen

Budget cuts, freezing weather and sanctions on Russia are among the factors contributing to the ongoing pothole crisis in the UK.
Published 23 January 2023
Vincent Cobée, Citroen CEO

Citroën boss explains how to make affordable EVs

The car industry needs to do four things if it’s to make affordable electric cars for the masses, according to Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée.
Published 23 January 2023