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- Jeep launches Smoky Mountain Wrangler special edition with blackout
Jeep has revealed a new Wrangler Willys Smoky Mountain Edition featuring blacked-out exterior details and a mama bear gear shifter as a nod to America's Great Smoky Mountains.
21 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Tesla Semi electric lorry confirmed for European market
Tesla has confirmed its Semi electric lorry will be sold in Europe, with specifications set to be revealed at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover.
20 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Genesis GV90 flagship SUV revealed with coach doors and 657hp
Genesis has officially revealed the GV90, a large electric SUV with coach doors, 657 horsepower and a 123.5-kWh battery, positioned as the brand's new flagship model.
20 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- New Hyundai Tucson revealed ahead of October launch
The fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been revealed as a larger, more angular SUV drawing on bold concept-car styling, with a launch expected in October.
19 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Volvo EX60 tested: why it's Volvo's best EV yet
The Volvo EX60 has arrived in the UK as a mid-sized electric SUV promising up to 503 miles of range and ultra-rapid charging on a new platform.
19 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- CMA updates its road fuel market monitoring to June 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority has published its latest monitoring update covering fuel prices, retailer margins and the Middle East conflict's impact through to the end of June 2026.
18 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Toyota GR GT supercar sells out in the US at $220,000
Toyota's most expensive road car ever, the 641-horsepower GR GT, has already been fully allocated across the United States before a single customer car has been delivered.
18 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Free 24/7 bus travel for disabled people confirmed by government
Eligible disabled people in England will be able to travel by bus at any time of day or night for free, after the government announced it will remove time restrictions on concessionary passes.
17 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Drivers can save up to 10 days by reporting medical conditions online
The DVLA now lets car and motorcycle licence holders notify it of a wider range of medical conditions online, cutting decision times by up to 10 days.
17 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Porsche revives slantnose 911 as 691bhp one-off tribute car
Porsche has unveiled a one-off 911 Flachbau RS, a 691bhp slantnose supercar built as a tribute to the legendary 935/78 Moby Dick race car.
14 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- RUF's Ehra: the analogue 911 Porsche won't build you
German coachbuilder RUF has revealed the Ehra, a deliberately stripped-back, driver-focused sports car built on 911 foundations that Porsche itself has no plans to offer.
14 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Porsche Taycan set for discontinuation by 2030, reports claim
Multiple reports suggest Porsche plans to phase out its Taycan electric saloon by 2030, with a successor expected to sit alongside a next-generation Panamera.
14 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- ZEV mandate review launched as government consults on EV sales targets
The UK government has opened a formal consultation on whether to ease the electric car sales targets set under the zero-emission vehicle mandate for 2027 to 2035.
14 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Two new non-executive directors join the DVSA board
The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed two new non-executive directors to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency board.
14 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Review launched to shape pathway to zero emission driving
The government has opened a public consultation on how the UK reaches zero emission driving by 2035, with views accepted until 23 October 2026.
14 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Porsche reportedly planning to end Taycan production by 2030
Reports from a German business newspaper suggest Porsche intends to discontinue its Taycan electric sports car by 2030, as sales have fallen sharply since the model's early success.
14 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Fuel shopping: drivers can save £5 a tank by choosing wisely
Choosing a cheaper forecourt over a dearer one can save a typical driver around £5 every time they fill up, according to official UK fuel price data.
14 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Porsche brings the manual Carrera S back as a junior GT3
Porsche has confirmed a new manual 911 Carrera S for the North American market, pairing 473 horsepower with a six-speed gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
13 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Porsche leaves Volkswagen emissions pool to partner with Chinese EV
Porsche has split from the Volkswagen Group's shared European emissions pool and entered a new arrangement with Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng to help meet tightening CO2 targets.
13 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- New Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe has a 6-cylinder soundtrack
Mercedes-AMG has revealed an electric GT 53 4-Door Coupe that uses two motors instead of three and plays a synthetic six-cylinder sound through its speakers.
13 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Domestic road freight activity sees significant changes
Official statistics reveal shifts in domestic road freight activity across the UK.
13 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- CMA proposes scrapping 27 market rules after strategic review
The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed removing or amending 27 existing market remedies, including measures tied to road fuel, following a strategic review of how markets have changed.
12 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Jaguar Type 01 interior revealed with four-seat layout
Jaguar has shown the interior of its Type 01 electric grand tourer, featuring four individual seats, a full-length central spine and no rear window.
12 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Vauxhall Astra PHEV 2026 facelift: EV edges it, say reviewers
The facelifted Vauxhall Astra PHEV has been driven by multiple outlets, with reviewers finding it a strong mid-range choice even as the full EV version draws praise.
12 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- UK motorway fuel premium holds at 15.9p a litre
Official price data puts unleaded at motorway services 15.9p a litre above the branded forecourt average, with a 36.0p spread between individual sites.
11 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- DVLA becomes first government body in the world to earn 5-star
The DVLA has become the first government organisation anywhere in the world to receive 5-star World Class certification from the Service Desk Institute.
10 Aug 2026 · Garage News · William Fletcher MBE
- Ford AI assistant reads your owner's manual for you
Ford is rolling out an AI assistant that lets owners ask plain-language questions about their car's features, warnings and fixes.
10 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- UK petrol and diesel prices: what drivers are paying today
Average petrol stands at 161.6p a litre across UK forecourts, while diesel is nearly 20p a litre higher at 181.9p.
10 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- UK petrol and diesel prices today: the national picture
UK drivers face average petrol prices of 161.7p and diesel at 182.0p per litre today.
9 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Some UK forecourts change fuel prices eight times in three days
Official government fuel price data shows a small number of UK forecourts are moving their unleaded prices several times a day, with some stations shifting by as much as 5p a litre within hours.
8 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Ford Fathom: new US electric pickup priced from $29,945
Ford has revealed its affordable electric pickup truck is called the Fathom, priced from $29,945 in the United States. UK pricing is not yet announced.
6 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Bugatti turns track-only Bolide into a 1,578 hp road car
Bugatti has created a road-legal one-off hypercar based on the Bolide's carbon monocoque, producing 1,578 hp as the third entry in its Programme Solitaire series.
6 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Nissan Qashqai covers 1,230 miles on a single tank in world record run
A Nissan Qashqai e-Power has set a world record by travelling 1,230 miles on a single tank of fuel during a long-distance drive through Colombia.
6 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- UK fuel price geography: 25.0p a litre between districts
Official data across 545 postcode districts shows a 25.0p a litre spread in average unleaded, from BT49 to RG17.
6 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- UK fuel brand league: 13.6p a litre from cheapest to dearest
Ranked from official price data, Go leads on average unleaded at 150.8p, against a 25-brand mean of 160.1p.
6 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Some UK forecourts are changing fuel prices multiple times a day
Official UK government fuel price data shows a small number of forecourts adjusting their unleaded prices as many as seven times in a 72-hour window.
6 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Mercedes-AMG electric GT 53 arrives with synthetic inline-six sound
Mercedes-AMG has added a more affordable, longer-range GT 53 4-Door Coupé to its electric line-up, complete with a synthesised inline-six soundtrack.
6 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Road congestion data: what the new 2025-26 figures mean for drivers
The Department for Transport has published its latest congestion statistics covering England's motorways and major roads for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
6 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Average speed and travel delay figures released for UK roads
Official data shows average speeds and travel reliability on UK roads have changed.
6 Aug 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Fuel shopping could save UK drivers £5 every time they fill up
A ten-pence-per-litre gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourts means a typical tank of petrol costs around £5 more at a dearer station.
5 Aug 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey