Claimant law firms seek appeal in Diesel emissions legal battle September 28, 2026 A group of car manufacturing giants may be forced back to the High Court to defend allegations that they installed devices to curb diesel emissions tests. In the case nicknamed ‘Dieselgate’, the High Court handed down a judgment in July ruling in favour of the carmakers, but claimants, over a million motorists, a law firm [...]
Six new SUVs that justify their price tag September 25, 2026 From a £27k Ford to a premium BMW, these six SUVs all make a genuine case for their price, wherever you’re spending. Not every expensive car is worth the money. Not every cheap one is a bargain either. The new-car market has got harder to read this year, Chinese brands are undercutting on price, EVs [...]
Class action vehicle lawsuit settles at £55m less than original value September 24, 2026 A class action lawsuit representing millions of UK motorists and businesses affected by inflated shipping fees has settled for £57m less than its original £150m target. The claim, brought by class action representative and former Which? campaigns specialist Mark McLaren, alleged that from October 2006 to September 2015, leading European shipping companies had breached competition [...]
Bentley’s debut EV drives £1bn motoring investment surge in a week September 23, 2026 Britain’s automotive industry is set to get an extra £350m of investment as Bentley drives new funding into its headquarters in Crewe to build its first fully electronic vehicle, marking the third major boost in a week for the sector. The announcement takes the total figure of fresh investment into the UK’s automotive industry in [...]
Leapmotor B03X: The Small Electric SUV That Makes Sense for London September 23, 2026 Leapmotor is aiming at the UK’s increasingly crowded small electric SUV market with the new B03X. With a roomy cabin, generous standard equipment and a £26,995 price tag, can this Chinese newcomer give established rivals a run for their money? If you’re looking for a compact electric SUV, choice is no longer the issue. From [...]
XPeng G6 vs Tesla Model Y, which is worth your money? September 21, 2026 The XPeng G6 is taking on the Tesla Model Y with a lower price, rapid charging and plenty of technology. But is it actually the better electric SUV? The XPeng G6 and Tesla Model Y are competing for much the same buyer, but they go about it in rather different ways. Both are electric family [...]
XPeng G6: The Electric SUV with Business Appeal September 18, 2026 The Tesla Model Y may still dominate conversations in Canary Wharf car parks and City office charging bays. Still, a growing number of Chinese manufacturers are arriving with serious ambitions – and considerable technology, writes our motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. XPeng is one of them. The Chinese EV marque officially entered the United Kingdom in [...]
What is Polestar’s Formula 2030, and why does it matter? September 18, 2026 Polestar will reveal its Formula 2030 concept in October, previewing the next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7 as the Swedish-Chinese EV maker looks to grow sales and move towards profitability. This is the first clean-sheet design produced under design chief Philipp Römers, who joined Polestar in January 2025, and it will preview two of the [...]
Motorway eyes first profit as Premier League deal grows customer base September 16, 2026 Motorway is on the cusp of turning its first profit a decade after launch, as the used car marketplace looks to the Premier League to expand its customer base. The tech firm’s co-founder and chief executive, Tom Leathes, said he expects to hit profitability as soon as 2026 after years of consecutive eight-figure losses as [...]
Is the Alpine A390 the most interesting electric SUV? September 14, 2026 Alpine has taken a very different approach to the electric SUV with the A390, but does its mix of performance, range and style make it a better choice than more established rivals? Why the Alpine A390 is different Alpine has taken a slightly unusual route into the electric SUV market with the A390, a car [...]