Ground-breaking McLaren W1 puts real supercar credentials and McLaren’s ‘1’ car lineage at heart of 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed experience
New McLaren W1 makes its global public debut alongside the McLaren P1™ and F1 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcasing McLaren’s incredible ‘1’ car lineage 30th anniversary of iconic…
Why There’s Still a Massive Driving Test Delay in the UK (2025 Update)
🚗 Why Is There a Driving Test Delay in the UK in 2025? If you’re trying to book a driving test in the UK right now, chances are you’ve encountered…
Van market shrinks every month in first half of 2025
New light commercial vehicle registrations down every month this year after -14.8% fall in June. Two consecutive months of decline in pick-up registrations following April’s double-cab tax change. Electric van…
Year of the Snake: China takes firm hold of SMMT rankings as Western brands fight to keep pace
Comment from Stuart Masson, Editorial Director of The Car Expert on UK new car registrations from Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 2025 half-year results. “The shape of the…
Kia smashes half year record
Kia has broken its half year record with 62,005 new cars registered Records achieved for January, March, Q1, Q2 and H1 Over 31,643 electrified vehicles sold in the period Sportage…
Škoda Auto celebrates 130 years of heritage during its 22nd time as the main partner of the Tour de France
Škoda Auto celebrates its 130-year anniversary at this year’s staging of the international cycling event, marking its beginnings in 1895 as a bicycle manufacturer The Czech carmaker will provide a…
JAECOO 5 to make UK public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The JAECOO 5 will make its UK public debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (10-13 July) Showcased in the First Glance paddock, it’s the first time the JAECOO…
Hyundai Motor delivers strong UK market performance
Hyundai Motor UK achieves 48,777 vehicles sold – up 5.1% year-to-date Market share of the car market at 4.7%, maintaining strong 2024 figure Retail sales increase by 20% in segment…
WOMAC 2025 fundraiser raises more than £17,000 for cancer charities
Annual fundraiser held on 17th June at The Kia Oval, London £17,266.10 raised in total, surpassing the £15,000 goal Proceeds to benefit BRIGHT Cancer Care and Skcin Support from sponsors,…
Alpine A290 Rallye revealed as a high-performance EV ready for customer competition
Alpine A290 Rallye marks the brand’s first ever 100% electric competition car Modifications include a ZF limited slip diff, upgraded running gear and suspension and – of course – a…
Celebrating the art of lace: Rolls-Royce unveils one-of-one Phantom Dentelle
Rolls-Royce presents one-of-one Phantom Dentelle Features original design themes drawn from handmade couture lace Gallery embroidery comprises more than 160,000 stitches layered across eight techniques Intricate lace-inspired artwork extends from…
The BMW M2 CS sets a new record of 7:25.5 minutes on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
New BMW M2 CS is the fastest compact car on the “Green Hell” racetrack 20.832 kilometres completed in under 7:30 minutes for the first time A milestone is set in…
New milestone for Urban Automotive as it expands to USA
Urban Automotive officially opened a North and South America division on 2 July 2025 USA expansion includes opening its own warehouse facility in Phoenix, Arizona to directly supply North and…
XPENG UK chooses Ohme as its official home EV charging partner
XPENG UK has chosen Ohme as its new and exclusive home EV charging partner. The new partnership will make it easy for XPENG customers to transition to an electric vehicle,…
European production of Polestar 7 confirmed in Kosice, Slovakia
Polestar selects Volvo Cars as development and manufacturing partner for Polestar 7 Utilising Group architectures enables access to the latest technologies, in a cost-efficient manner Polestar 7 planned to be…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N set to electrify Goodwood Festival of Speed with dynamic debut
Hyundai Motor teases global debut of high-performance IONIQ 6 N at Goodwood Festival of Speed IONIQ 6 N introduces advanced suspension geometry, enhanced N e-shift technology and customizable drift settings…
100,000 electric vehicle chargers could be heading for landfill
Simpson & Partners, the UK-based sustainable EV Charging company, is calling time on throwaway technology and encouraging consumers to question the longevity of their home electric car charger. With charging…
Four exciting debuts underscore enhanced Ferrari presence at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025
Ferrari to debut four exciting new models in most significant public presence yet at Goodwood Festival of Speed with a new Ferrari display where two models debut: Ferrari Amalfi –…
Maserati GT2, conquering the world. Now in other 20 championships globally.
The Trident’s racing super sports car is eligible for championships on five continents. The series in which Maserati GT2 can compete are set out below. Modena – 2 July 2025…
Mercedes-Benz VLE drives to Rome and passes long distance tests with flying colours
From Stuttgart via the Alps to Rome-with just two short charging stops of 15 minutes under real‑life driving conditions Mercedes‑Benz VLE demonstrates the efficiency of the new Van Electric Architecture…
The Devil Wears Prada 2: Everything We Know About the Long-Awaited Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finally happening, and fans of the 2006 cult classic are buzzing with excitement. After nearly two decades, the iconic world of fashion, power plays,…
MINI unveils new John Cooper Works accessory parts: Transform your MINI into a race car for the road
MINI launches dynamic range of accessory parts for latest generation of MINI John Cooper Works models New exterior accessories, including four striking alloy wheel options, three JCW Winglets and a…
Awards triumph for Artura as McLaren supercar is named Auto Express Performance Car of the Year
The McLaren Artura is the Auto Express Performance Car of the Year 2025 Thrilling supercar performance and nuanced and progressive dynamics praised by judges Ergonomic interior design and the convenience…
News in Brief from BMW UK
BMW claims five accolades at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2025. Five awards presented to BMW at the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2025. Autotrader names the BMW i4…
The Honda Civic Type R secures hat-trick at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2025
Honda Civic Type R Wins Hot Hatch of the Year for the Third Consecutive Year at 2025 Auto Express Awards Sixth-Generation Type R Sets New Standard with Thrilling Performance and…