Nicolae Ceausescu driving the first Dacia car
Romanian communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu drives the first Dacia car
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The unlikely origin story of Dacia

The Renault Group brand has had a rather tumultuous life since it first emerged in the 1960s

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The unlikely origin story of Dacia
Consumer

MG discounts EVs by £1500 after Electric Car Grant 'stopped' orders

Uncertainty over which cars qualify for new government grant has prompted buyers to hold off

22 July 2025
MG discounts EVs by £1500 after Electric Car Grant 'stopped' orders
Best cars

The best family SUVs - driven, rated and ranked

What's the best SUV for the entire family? We've listed our top picks...

22 July 2025
The best family SUVs - driven, rated and ranked
New cars

Renault 5: 84% of electric car's UK buyers are new to the brand

Supermini has become most popular EV among private buyers, nudging Renault to second in sales chart

22 July 2025
Renault 5: 84% of electric car's UK buyers are new to the brand
Technology

UK firm reveals next-gen adaptive suspension for mainstream cars

Clearmotion's fully active suspension promises a generational leap in comfort – we get a first taste

22 July 2025
UK firm reveals next-gen adaptive suspension for mainstream cars
New cars

Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028

Entry-level hatchback faced the axe at the end of 2025 but has now been given three-year extension

21 July 2025
Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028
New cars

Isuzu D-Max EV brings 163-mile range for £59,995

Dual-motor electric version of popular truck due in February 2026 with one-tonne payload

21 July 2025
Isuzu D-Max EV brings 163-mile range for £59,995
Software

Rivian to open UK base for autonomous vehicle development

New division will allow American EV firm to tap UK’s talent in software and artificial intelligence

21 July 2025
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Rivian to open UK base for autonomous vehicle development
alpine suv render 2023
Alpine is continuing to work on larger EVs – potentially including a Porsche Cayenne rival
New cars

Alpine still developing large premium EVs as US launch postponed

New D- and E-segment models still in development as Alpine eyes global luxury car market

21 July 2025
Alpine still developing large premium EVs as US launch postponed
Technology

BMW M straight six and V8 to survive Euro 7 emissions rules

Performance arm’s signature engines will suffer no loss in performance, claims M’s boss

21 July 2025
BMW M straight six and V8 to survive Euro 7 emissions rules

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