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KGM Motors UK dealership provides Musso pick-up for 400-mile charity bike ride in aid of life-saving heart and lung transplants

KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is proud to announce that its esteemed dealer partner, Blackshaws Morpeth, is supporting the Big BEDMAX Bike Ride by generously providing a KGM Musso for…

KGM Motors UK dealership provides Musso pick-up for 400-mile charity bike ride in aid of life-saving heart and lung transplants

KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is proud to announce that its esteemed dealer partner, Blackshaws Morpeth, is supporting the Big BEDMAX Bike Ride by generously providing a KGM Musso for…

BMW presents The Ultimate Driving Machine – past, present and future at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

Four UK premieres: the first public display of the BMW Vision Driving Experience, BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, BMW Concept Speedtop and the all-new BMW M2 CS. The BMW Vision…

Acropolis Rally Greece: Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 drivers chase more WRC2 points

Entry list of the Lamia-based seventh round of the FIA World Rally Championship features 17 Škoda crews, 14 of them scoring points in WRC2 After a WRC2 victory at Rally…

A style icon meets a motoring icon: David Gandy takes delivery of the first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM

David Gandy receives the first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM. A collaboration between Wood and Pickett and CALLUM blending classic and modern design. Built on a restored Mk5 Sportspack…

Envisics powering Augmented Reality on 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ

Milton Keynes, UK, Milton Keynes, UK, June 25, 2025 – Envisics, pioneer and global leader in holographic display technology, is proud to be the exclusive Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD)…

A style icon meets a motoring icon: David Gandy takes delivery of the first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM

David Gandy receives the first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM. A collaboration between Wood and Pickett and CALLUM blending classic and modern design. Built on a restored Mk5 Sportspack…

BYD announces voestalpine as major supplier to its first European car factoryAustrian company will produce steel for plant in Szeged, Hungary Facility will be ready to start manufacturing vehicles by end of 2025 Regional supply base key to policy of localised production New V2H pilot project also confirmed for Austria BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with voestalpine, a globally leading steel and technology group, to supply its new passenger-car factory in Hungary. Confirmed by BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li in Vienna, alongside voestalpine CEO Herbert Eibensteiner, the agreement covers sheet steel, and makes voestalpine one of the first confirmed supply partners for the Szeged facility. The company was chosen by BYD because of its geographical proximity to the factory in Hungary, and the high quality and excellent reputation of Austrian steel. The agreement marks a significant step in BYD’s localisation policy, as the brand continues to expand its operations across Europe. BYD will be on sale in 29 European countries by the end of 2025, and its sales network will comprise more than 1000 retail stores. In addition, BYD recently committed to a new European headquarters in Budapest, along with its first bespoke European R&D centre, also in Hungary. The announcement of voestalpine as a supplier demonstrates how BYD is committed to sourcing high-quality, competitive local suppliers to support its stated goal of producing cars in Europe, for Europe. It continues to meet with hundreds of potential suppliers in key markets as it ramps up preparations for the start of European production. BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li commented: “BYD has always been clear that we have come to Europe to stay in Europe – and to produce here. Our commitment to the European market is strong and as we’re showing here, it goes far beyond pure car sales. We’re applying a long-term vision here, with the goal of being seen by consumers, within the next five years, as a European manufacturer. Our factory in Hungary is at the heart of this process, of course, so every local supplier we announce is another significant step. I’m delighted that we will be working with voestalpine, a company that has a long history of innovation and a commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable CO2 reduction.” Herbert Eibensteiner, CEO voestalpine, said: “With its high-quality steel products, voestalpine is an important partner for the global automotive industry. We offer renowned automotive manufacturers and suppliers reliable and sustainable solutions, thanks to our unique combination of technology and materials expertise. Our products can be found in almost all automotive assemblies – from the body and powertrain to safety-critical components. Starting this fall, we will be supplying BYD – a Chinese technology company that manufactures in Europe – from our location in Linz. We are confident that this initial order for the production of high-quality flat steel for car bodies and outer panels will lay the foundation for a long-term partnership.” BYD has been enjoying strong progress in Austria, becoming the number one brand with private BEV buyers (and enjoying a 15% share of that market). Its overall market share in the country now sits at 2.5%. To further support this success, BYD has also announced that Austria will become the European Union pilot market for the implementation of V2H (Vehicle to Home) technology in its vehicles. Austria has been chosen for this project, which will be managed in conjunction with a local partner, because of the country’s high penetration of solar energy (more than half of all Austrian households are supplied with solar-panel energy). Customer demand is also strong, with BYD dealerships reporting that half of customers are already asking when V2H will become available, to help them maximise the efficiency of solar and reduce their energy costs. More specific details of the project, including a timeline, will be announced shortly.

Austrian company will produce steel for plant in Szeged, Hungary Facility will be ready to start manufacturing vehicles by end of 2025 Regional supply base key to policy of localised…

Kia partners with LexisNexis® to enhance driver insights and to reduce insurance costs

Kia collaborates with LexisNexis® Risk Solutions to provide driving risk insights as part of Kia’s connected vehicle ecosystem The LexisNexis® Drive Metrics model offers Kia drivers feedback on driving behaviour…

Kia President and CEO Ho Sung Song honoured at 2025 Autocar Awards

President and CEO Ho Sung Song awarded with Autocar’s highest accolade, the Issigonis Trophy, in recognition of his significant contributions to the global automotive industry Honoured for positioning Kia at…

Dacia Duster sweeps aside the competition to win Best Value Car at the 2025 Autocar Awards

The Dacia Duster has been named ‘Best Value Car’ in the 2025 Autocar Awards Autocar’s expert judges praised the Duster for its styling, practicality and generous standard equipment Dacia’s robust…

Alpine A290 named ‘Best Fun EV’ at the Autocar Awards 2025

Alpine A290 wins the ‘Best Fun EV’ category at the Autocar Awards 2025 Electric hatch described as an “involving, responsive and affordable driver’s car” Five-model range available from £33,500 OTR…

Renault groups its collections in a spectacular showcase open to the general public (2027)

Renault announces new exhibition centre outside Paris in Flins, which will house hundreds of historic vehicles, plus art works and archive documents Project will highlight the brand’s 125 years of…

Škoda Superb joins the elite with Autocar’s top Five-Star honour

New Superb recognised in annual Autocar Awards Flagship model receives coveted five-star honour Reviewers praised the Superb’s practicality and engineering Milton Keynes, 25 June 2025: The new Škoda Superb has…

McLaren Artura crowned ‘Britain’s Best Driver’s Car’ by Autocar magazine

McLaren supercar dominates competition in expert comparison, with particular praise for its performance, dynamic excellence, driver engagement and everyday usability Heralded as “one of McLaren’s crowning glories” by the Autocar…

Aston Martin unleashes dynamic display of power and performance at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

An unprecedented line-up of Aston Martin sports cars will assemble at the start line of the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed Dynamic display of power and performance lead by the…

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N receives coveted ‘Five-Star Car’ award from Autocar

Performance EV’s success in renowned road test marked in 2025 Autocar Awards Electric hot hatch praised as a “game changer” which is “blindingly good fun” IONIQ 5 N is available…

Pretty in pink: Bentayga now available in over 111 exterior colours

Mulliner co-creates vibrant specification for customer, with a Bentayga EWB Azure in bespoke Candy Pink A palette of 111 exterior paint colours are now available, as well as the possibility…

First the world premiere, then a class win: successful 24h Nürburgring for the VW Golf GTI

Anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 501 makes its debut in front of a large crowd Class win for the Golf GTI2 in the 24h race at the Nürburgring 280,000 spectators…

Horse Powertrain reveals fully integrated hybrid powertrain

Horse Powertrain, via its Horse Technologies division, reveals an all-new integrated powertrain Unit combines its new 1.8L ‘HR18’ engine, its DB45S transmission, a 1.4kWh battery, and 50kW 5DH motor, with…

Subaru UK & Ireland partners with GWCT Scottish Game Fair supporting rural traditions and countryside conservation

Subaru presents the Kronch Four Nations Gundog Competition Rare Breeds of Scotland, sponsored by Subaru Off-road experience with Subaru’s range of all-wheel drive SUVs GWCT Scottish Game Fair set to…

ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio

Company launches the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 with class-leading performance New robots, powered by OmniCore™, offer significant performance and sustainability benefits ABB’s industrial robot portfolio is the…

New Grant Thornton UK / MIA report reveals enormous recent growth in UK motorsport industry

Grant Thornton UK LLP in association with The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), today launches the 2024 Review of UK Motorsport Valley®, revealing an industry at the cutting edge of high-performance…

A huge majority (95%) of women drivers say they have experienced aggressive behaviour

Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year-WWCOTY in collaboration with the Czech magazine Žena vautě.cz unveils global survey results about how women feel behind the wheel on the road. The study…

Zenvo Aurora confirms Alcon as technical partner for ultimate stopping power

Braking specialists to provide bespoke braking system to Danish designed and built Aurora hypercar programme Optimised braking performance and brake pedal feel offered in all scenarios by newly developed system…