Government to inject millions into electric vehicle firms despite mandate backlash August 10, 2026 The government will invest £65m into firms producing zero-emission vehicles, despite backlash from the automotive industry over its controversial electric vehicle mandate. The funding includes £50m for car firms and research partners to help produce electric vehicles at a larger scale. The Department of Business, Innovation, Science and Trade said the funding would support 1,800 [...]
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II review: Driving a Rolls on a racetrack – yes, really… August 6, 2026 Hang on, you are cordially inviting me to do what? I re-read the email to make sure, but it’s there in crisp Sans Serif font. It isn’t every day you get asked to drive a Rolls-Royce on a racetrack. Indeed, in 20 years as a motoring journalist, this is the first – and likely the [...]
TfL greenlights Wayve’s autonomous vehicles in the City August 6, 2026 Transport for London (TfL) has granted British autonomous driving firm Wayve a licence to operate its cars in the City, a move which will see robotaxis will make their first appearance in the capital later this year. Wayve said on Wednesday that TfL has approved a fleet of autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles to operate [...]
Vauxhall Mokka GSE review: on-track in the most surprising car of 2026 August 4, 2026 The Vauxhall Mokka GSE marks the return of a classic performance nameplate – now applied to an electric crossover SUV. John Redfern finds out how this retro reboot fares on the road and track. Vauxhall has a lengthy back-catalogue of performance cars, ranging from hot hatchbacks and the formidable Lotus Carlton, through to Australian-built V8 [...]
Is the Maybach GLS the most excessive SUV? July 30, 2026 The facelifted Mercedes-Maybach GLS arrives with updated styling, a mild-hybrid V8, an even more lavish cabin and a new Night Series edition aimed at the luxury SUV elite. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS, now badged GLS 680, has been updated with fresh styling, more technology and an even greater emphasis on personalisation. If the standard Mercedes GLS [...]
Miliband refused to meet motor trade body to discuss zero emissions mandate July 30, 2026 Ed Miliband refused to meet the UK motor industry’s largest trade body during his two-year stint as energy secretary, despite the government’s controversial targets for electric vehicle sales falling partly under his department’s purview. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) boss Mike Hawes said his lobby group’s requests to meet the Labour heavyweight and [...]
Is Ferrari’s first EV already a collectable? July 29, 2026 The first Ferrari Luce production car will be sold by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week, with proceeds supporting the Ferrari Foundation. The very first Ferrari Luce production car will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week, with the auction house valuing the electric Ferrari at more than £800,000. The car is significant [...]
Has Range Rover just abandoned the SUV? July 28, 2026 The Range Rover GT brings electric grand touring to JLR’s EMA platform with bold styling and impressive refinement. The Range Rover GT is the latest addition to JLR’s luxury line-up, and the fifth model in the Range Rover family, blending the style of a grand tourer with the practicality of an SUV. Revealed ahead of [...]
Triumph for Tesla as top court rules 5G licensing case should be heard in UK July 27, 2026 The UK’s highest court has given the green light for Tesla to revive a lawsuit over 5G licensing in its electric cars, after the case was previously dismissed by a panel of judges three years ago. Elon Musk’s carmaker, one of the largest global manufacturers of electric vehicles, sued Avanci, a Texan company that supplies [...]
Donkervoort P24 RS supercar coming to the UK in right-hand drive July 24, 2026 Donkervoort has confirmed its incredible P24 RS supercar will be sold in the UK. And importantly, it will be offered in right-hand drive, as the Dutch marque targets enthusiasts in Britain, Ireland, Australia and Japan. It marks the first time the Donkervoort has built a car with its steering wheel on the right-hand side. An [...]