John Redfern

U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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Mitsubishi cars make a surprise return to the UK

Just five years after announcing that it was exiting the UK, Mitsubishi Motors will make a comeback in 2026. Here's what we know so far.

New 666hp Supersports is the lightest Bentley for 85 years

Weighing less than 2,000kg, the latest Continental GT Supersports loses its rear seats and front driveshafts for maximum driver engagement.

Just 6% of UK drivers attempt to fix their own car

New research finds that women and older drivers are most likely to request help with repairing their cars.

British sports car brand TVR to make a comeback (again)

TVR has agreed a ‘strategic framework for merger’ with Charge Holdings, meaning the Griffith sports car project could be back on.

British battery tech could slash EV charging times to 10 minutes

British startup Hydrohertz has created the revolutionary Dectravalve, which could reduce EV charging times and boost battery range.

New Polestar 5 launched in Gran Turismo racing game

Showcased during the Gran Turismo World Series event in Los Angeles, the electric Polestar 5 will debut in the PlayStation game next month.

Bespoke engine for reborn Ford Escort Mk1 RS revs to 10,000rpm

Set to be installed in the Ford Escort Mk1 RS restomod, the new Ten-K engine from Boreham Motorworks should offer thrilling performance.

New Omoda 7 family SUV to cost from under £30,000

The latest model in the growing Omoda and Jaecoo range, the 7 SUV will be available in the UK from January 2026.

Only 1 in 6 emergency vehicles is hybrid or electric

New research has found that only 15 percent of the UK’s emergency fleet has made the switch to using low-emissions vehicles.

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Formula 1 to launch online Virtual Grand Prix Series this weekend

With multiple races on the 2020 F1 calendar postponed, officials have moved to create a special online esports championship with current drivers taking part

How to secure your car with an OBD port locking device

We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals who target its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.

How to protect your car from catalytic converter theft

Catalytic converter theft can be inconvenient and expensive, with hybrid cars particularly affected. We explain how to minimise the risk.

Rare Subaru Impreza 22B sells for more than $310,000

One of only 400 examples made for the Japanese market, the Impreza 22B STI was imported under the Show or Display exemption.

British F1 star Lando Norris has a brand-new McLaren company car

Teenage British F1 star Lando Norris took delivery of the bright orange 570S supercar from the McLaren Technology Centre