Motoring

Hyundai will supply vehicles for the Johannesburg-hosted G20 summit
15 January 2026

Hyundai supplies fleet for G20 summit
South Korean automaker Hyundai will supply vehicles to the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company confirmed. The gathering brings together the world’s largest economies along with the ...

Porsche launches battery-powered Cayenne with long range and fast charging
15 January 2026

Porsche launches all-electric Cayenne as part of EV expansion
Porsche has unveiled its new all-electric Cayenne, expanding the German automaker’s battery-powered vehicle line alongside the Macan and Taycan. The Cayenne Electric will offer a range of up to 398 ...

Nissan earns ninth Gold rating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Japan
15 January 2026

Nissan earns Gold for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Nissan has received a Gold rating from Work With Pride Japan for the ninth year running. The award recognises the carmaker’s sustained commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion—both within the company and across ...

Most Britons back zero-alcohol driving limit
15 January 2026

Most Britons back zero-alcohol driving limit, poll finds
A majority of Britons would back a zero-alcohol driving limit, with new research revealing widespread support for a complete ban on drinking before getting behind the wheel. A survey of 2,000 ...

Drivers should use a 20p test on tyre tread and prepare their vehicles before undertaking winter journeys
15 January 2026

AA advises motorists to carry out 20p tyre test ahead of winter journeys
Drivers are being urged to carry out a simple “20p test” on their car tyres before setting off this winter. With temperatures falling and hazardous conditions including rain, snow, and ...

Drivers warned not to leave engines running
15 January 2026

Drivers warned not to warm engines while stationary amid safety and legal risks
Motorists have been cautioned against leaving their engines running to warm up their cars - a practice that experts say can cause premature engine wear, increase emissions, and even result ...

Opel will launch an updated Astra hatchback and estate in 2026
15 January 2026

Opel unveils plans for new Astra
Opel will launch an updated Astra hatchback and estate in 2026, offering a refreshed design and new technology features. The front of the new Astra is set for its biggest change, ...

Motability cars
15 January 2026

Campaigners hit back at claims disabled drivers choose 'luxury' Motability cars
Disability campaigners have hit out at “punitive”, “baffling” and “unjust” changes to the Motability scheme, accusing the Government of shifting financial pressure onto some of the UK's most vulnerable motorists. The ...

Petrol stations could stop selling diesel
15 January 2026

Petrol stations could stop selling diesel in just four years due to 'lack of demand'
Diesel pumps could begin disappearing from petrol stations in just four years, according to new analysis from an electric vehicle think tank. A report by New AutoMotive predicts that some filling ...

Tesla
15 January 2026

​Tesla​'s self-driving software will move to a subscription-only model
Tesla is set to make a major change to how drivers access its controversial self-driving technology, with full self-driving (FSD) becoming subscription-only from February. The announcement was made by the company's ...

All new BEV Hilux or 2.8-litre diesel engine supported by a 48V battery debuts at Brussels Motor Show
14 January 2026

All-new Toyota Hilux makes European debut at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show
The all-new Toyota Hilux is making its European debut at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, taking place from 9-18 January at the Brussels Expo. Visitors will have the first opportunity ...

Winning UCA student - Lie Louie Walters (front) with his artwork and highly commended entrants’
7 January 2026

As popular as fish and chips: Toyota reveals artworks celebrating the Corolla’s enduring popularity
Fish and chips, biscuits, picnics, high streets and car boot sales all feature in a series of artworks produced to celebrate the Toyota Corolla as a Great British icon and ...

Night vision camera to foil false number plates
28 December 2025

Night-vision cameras uncover hidden network of fake number plates
Night-vision cameras uncover hidden network of fake number plates Police forces across the UK are deploying night vision technology to crack down on "ghost" number plates. Two of the country’s ...

Over 12 months waiting
22 December 2025

Be prepared, DVSA backlog leaves learners waiting until 2027
DVSA backlog leaves learners waiting until 2027 Plans to reduce driving test waits to seven weeks by the end of the year will not be achieved until November 2027, according ...

Road rage
17 December 2025

Research reveals road rage hotspots across the UK
New research reveals road rage hotspots across the UK One in four UK drivers has faced aggressive behaviour behind the wheel. The figure comes from a nationwide Nextbase study that ...

Xmas Journies
16 December 2025

Record 37.5 million car journeys expected as UK heads home for Christmas
Record 37.5 million car journeys expected as UK heads home for Christmas Millions of UK motorists are set to hit the roads in what could be the busiest pre‑Christmas getaway ...

Rodents
9 December 2025

Expert warns motorists to protect their cars from rodent damage as temperatures drop
Expert warns motorists to protect their cars from rodent damage as temperatures drop Drivers are being urged to take simple steps to stop rats and mice nesting in their vehicles ...

World Premiere Lexus LFA Concept
6 December 2025

World Premiere: The Lexus LFA Concept
Lexus today presented the world premiere of the Lexus LFA Concept, a study for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car.  Born from the strong conviction of Toyota Motor Corporation ...

Toyota testing new improved batteries
6 December 2025

Toyota targets 2027 launch for high-performance solid-state EV battery
Toyota plans to debut solid-state batteries (SSB) in a production vehicle by 2027, starting with a high-performance electric car. The technology is expected to deliver significantly higher energy density, longer ...

Mecedes-Benz Invest in UK
5 December 2025

Mercedes-Benz to invest £20m in UK, creating 150 new high-skilled jobs
Mercedes-Benz will invest £20 million in the UK to accelerate electric vehicle development- creating 150 high-skilled jobs in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, the company has announced. Half of the investment will ...

Opel Astra news
2 December 2025

German carmaker Opel plans a refreshed Astra hatchback and estate with updated design and tech for 2026.
Opel will launch an updated Astra hatchback and estate in 2026, offering a refreshed design and new technology features. The front of the new Astra is set for its biggest ...

All-new Toyota Urban Cruiser
24 November 2025

The all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser: UK sales launch
Toyota  continues with its quest to achieve the ultimate range of EVs with the UK launch all-new Urban Cruiser. The all-new Urban Cruiser opens a programme of new battery electric ...

Hyundai for G20 summit
20 November 2025

Hyundai supplies fleet for G20 summit
South Korean automaker Hyundai will supply vehicles to the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company confirmed. The gathering brings together the world’s largest economies along with the ...

Lexus LM driver Rob Mitchelmore
7 November 2025

Lexus LM driver Rob Mitchelmore identifies what makes a top chauffeur
There’s more to being a top chauffeur than driving smoothly and arriving on time, as Lexus LM driver Rob Mitchelmore knows from his 17-year career driving royalty, celebrities and diplomats. ...