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BYD boosts EV battery warranty to 155,000 miles

Owners of BYD cars will get an extended eight-year EV battery warranty, now valid for 155,000 miles – and existing owners can benefit, too.

Grey is the UK’s favourite new car colour – but green is on the up

Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour for the eighth year running in 2025. But green has grown to its highest volume in two decades.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 orders open, priced from £47,995

Celebrating 50 years of the iconic hot hatchback, the most powerful Volkswagen Golf GTI ever is now available to order.

Hot Wheels Brick Shop adds Honda legends to self-build model range

The new Brick Shop kits are based on the classic Honda Civic EF and S2000 sports car. Both are supplied with a die-cast Hot Wheels model.

Motability says cheaper ‘slow’ charging is vital to boost EV uptake

A lack of lower-priced ‘slow’ chargers is pushing up costs for EV drivers, despite over half saying price is a key factor in charger choice.

US hypercar firm Czinger opens new UK engineering base

Czinger has opened a facility at the MIRA Tech Park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, where it will develop the 21C hypercar alongside new models.

Jensen is back with new Interceptor-inspired V8 luxury GT

Banbury-based JIA already restores and upgrades the classic Jensen Interceptor. Now the company is creating a new bespoke V8 GT car.

Home charge your EV for the equivalent of 350 miles per gallon

Even with an increasing Standard Variable Tariff for electricity, charging an EV can still be much cheaper than refuelling a petrol car.

Half of drivers risk damaging their car when de-icing

New research has found that almost one in five drivers risk cracking their car's windscreen by using boiling water to clear frost or snow.

Stylish Mazda CX-6e electric SUV revealed ahead of UK launch

Due on sale in the UK later in 2026, the electric CX-6e family SUV is the latest addition to Mazda’s growing EV range.

Alfa Romeo reveals limited edition Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa

Announced at the Brussels Motor Show, just 10 examples of the wild-looking Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa will be made.

Kia PV5 and Ford Ranger named van and pickup of the year

The new Kia PV5 has scooped a major award from Van Reviewer, alongside the best-selling Ford Ranger PHEV plug-in hybrid pickup.