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OMODA&JAECOO UK to take the stage at the FT Future of the Car Summit 2026

London, 7 May 2026 – OMODA&JAECOO UK has confirmed that two of its senior leaders will take speaker roles at the 2026 FT Future of the Car Summit, the Financial Times’ annual gathering of global automotive decision-makers. Now in its...

Volkswagen Golf GTI EDITION 50 Sets Nürburgring Front-Wheel Drive Record

Volkswagen has raised the bar for performance in the compact car segment with the Golf GTI EDITION 50. The 325-horsepower anniversary model has claimed the title of the fastest front-wheel drive production car around the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing...

ANCAP 2026 Safety Results: BYD, MG and Tesla Secure Five-Star Ratings

ANCAP Safety has released its latest round of crash test results, awarding five-star safety ratings to the BYD SEAL 6, MG4 EV Urban, and Tesla Model Y L. The reassessed Škoda Octavia also retained its top rating, reinforcing strong...

Chery Outlines Long-Term Global Growth Strategy at International Business Summit

Chinese automotive export leader Chery has reaffirmed its global expansion strategy at its International Business Summit, highlighting a long-term, mutually beneficial growth model with international partners. The company aims to build an integrated global automotive ecosystem by deepening cooperation...

Togg Expands EV Strategy with CATL Partnership

Turkish mobility technology brand Togg has signed a strategic partnership agreement with CAIT, a subsidiary of global battery giant CATL, to develop a new shared platform for its upcoming B-segment electric vehicle family. Under the collaboration, CAIT will provide the...

Rahmi M. Koç Museum Publishes “From Pedals to Motors”

Rahmi M. Koç Museum Publishes “From Pedals to Motors” Exploring the History of Two-Wheeled Transport The Rahmi M. Koç Museum has introduced a new publication titled From Pedals to Motors, bringing together the rich history of bicycles and motorcycles through...

UK pupils missing out on school trips despite proven wellbeing and learning benefits, study finds

A new study has revealed that school trips boost children’s wellbeing and engagement by 60%, yet rising costs are preventing many pupils across the UK from taking part. The research has been conducted by Hyundai Motor UK, to mark the...

Ferrari Purosangue in Handling Speciale configuration

Ferrari today presented the Handling Speciale, a new and exclusive configuration available on request for the Ferrari Purosangue, developed to further intensify the sporting character of the first four‑door, four‑seater Ferrari in the history of the Prancing Horse. The Handling Speciale configuration...

Range Rover SV Ultra

Range Rover SV Ultra: the pinnacle of Range Rover luxury and technology New Range Rover SV Ultra is the pinnacle of Range Rover luxury and distinction, elegantly blending elevated finishes with world-first audio technology to enrich the connection between comfort,...

F1 Returns to Turkey From 2027 Onwards

From the 2027 season onwards, F1 will return to Turkey. As in previous years, the Turkish Grand Prix will be held at the Istanbul Park Circuit, under a five-year contract until 2031. The last Turkish Grand Prix took place in...

The first woman to drive a Mercedes F1 car

‘The Best Day of My Life’ – Doriane Reflects on Maiden F1 Test “I am proud to show that no matter the gender and no matter where you come from, you can drive a Formula One car.” It is not every...

Geely Tech EU and 3SS Launch Next

Geely Tech EU and 3SS Launch Next-Generation In-Car Entertainment Hub for Zeekr Across Europe  Geely Technology Europe (previously Zeekr Technology Europe), the European R&D centre of Geely Auto Group, and 3SS, a global leader in entertainment technology solutions, today announced the launch of...

Behind the scenes of Supersports: FULL SEND

 The production details behind Bentley’s most dynamic film ever - Supersports: FULL SEND, featuring Travis Pastana - are revealed today, as the company clears the tyre smoke around the ambitious and ground-breaking project. A dedicated Behind-the-Scenes film released today...

Stay safe during the Easter egg-scape

This Easter is set to be the busiest on UK roads in five years and drivers are being reminded to Slow Down Move Over so they can safely deliver their chocolate eggs. The simple advice from leading breakdown provider Start...

David Hilbert returns to Kia UK as Sales Director

After a successful five-year period at Kia Europe, David Hilbert will return to Kia UK in the position of Sales Director, effective from 1 May 2026. Reporting to Simon Hetherington, Commercial Director at Kia UK, Hilbert will oversee sales across...

What last year’s disruption at JLR meant for the health and wellbeing of automotive people

By Rachel Clift, CEO at Ben, the automotive industry charity There’s no doubt that last year’s cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover created a lot of disruption and uncertainty across the UK automotive sector. While the operational impact was widely reported, at...

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake named ‘Best Estate’ in 2026 TopGear.com EV Awards

UK. The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake has won ‘Best Estate’ in the 2026 TopGear.com EV Awards. As the first electric Mercedes-Benz model available as an estate, the CLA Shooting Brake combines the elegance, sportiness and intelligence of the CLA...

GEM named Best Breakdown Cover Provider at Personal Finance Awards

GEM Motoring Assist has been named Best Breakdown Cover Provider at the 2026 YourMoney.com Personal Finance Awards. The accolade recognises GEM’s commitment to competitive pricing, clear communication and consistently high levels of customer service, according to YourMoney.com. This national award is...

2026 World Car Finals powered by BREMBO – Firefly is the 2026 World Urban Car

THE ROAD TO WORLD CAR 2026 and the WORLD CAR FINALS POWERED BY BREMBO concluded today with the live announcement of the winners in six award categories at the New York International Auto Show. The Firefly is the 2026 World Urban Car. This is the first World Car Award win for Nio...

2026 World Car Finals powered by BREMBO – Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is the 2026 World Performance Car

THE ROAD TO WORLD CAR 2026 and the WORLD CAR FINALS POWERED BY BREMBO concluded today with the live announcement of the winners in six award categories at the New York International Auto Show. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is the 2026 World Performance Car. This is the second World Performance...

Dacia Bigster packs up and heads out on the Kendal Mountain UK Tour

Dacia is on tour! As the Official Vehicle Partner of the Kendal Mountain UK Tour 2026, Dacia has been supporting the Festival’s biggest-ever UK programme as it travels from Kendal to more than 50 venues across the country, inspiring...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches new real-time fleet telematics tool, Connect Pro

Milton Keynes, UK, April, 2026 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched an enhanced telematics system, Connect Pro, to support fleet managers to optimise their fleets in real time.  Designed to optimise the functionality of the fleet, reduce costs, and minimise...

Kia PV5 Crew: from two-seat cargo to five-seat crew layout in one switch

Kia has expanded its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line-up with the introduction of the PV5 Crew, a new flexible conversion designed for mixed passenger and cargo transport. Based on the PV5 Cargo L2/H1, the Crew enables rapid tool‑free transitions...

Driver, engineer and innovator: Goodwood Revival to celebrate Sir Jack Brabham

Today, on what would have been his 100th birthday, Goodwood is delighted to announce that Goodwood Revival (18 - 20 September) will celebrate the life and career of Sir Jack Brabham, the legendary driver, engineer and innovator. The celebration will mark...

New sustainability rating live on Autotrader editorial car reviews – just 7 cars get top marks

London: Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, has introduced a new and trailblazing sustainability rating to its editorial new car reviews as part of its commitment to help consumers make more environmentally friendly vehicle choices. The green ratings are a significant addition to...
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