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Mercedes cuts the price on two popular models

By Samuel Irvine · 28 Oct 2024

Mercedes-Benz has cut the price on two popular models in an attempt to claw back sales against key rivals Audi, BMW and Lexus.

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Sporty Cooper makes a comeback

By John Law · 23 Oct 2024

Following the first ever electric John Cooper Works models, Mini has revealed combustion counterparts in hatch and convertible guise.

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Chinese car hit with three star safety rating

By Dom Tripolone · 22 Oct 2024

The new MG3 hatchback has been slapped with a three star safety rating by the Australiasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

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Volkswagen plans to cut ID.3's price in China

By John Law · 17 Oct 2024

Volkswagen was one of the first European carmakers to make inroads in China with market-specific models. It entered joint venture projects with giants including SAIC but, with Chinese brands working tirelessly on EVs, VW’s products have been struggling to find sales.

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Mini's EV double down with Aceman and 3-Door

By Laura Berry · 15 Oct 2024

Even as Europe weathers a slump in the take-up of electric cars Mini is holding fast and recruiting more EVs into its range with the arrival of the new fully electric John Cooper Works versions of the Mini 3-Door and Aceman.

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Little Kia electric car revealed with a twist

By Samuel Irvine · 09 Oct 2024

Kia UK has revealed an electrified version of the 1996 Pride LX hatchback to celebrate the brand’s 80th birthday.

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How many standard unleaded petrol cars left?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 03 Oct 2024

How many new standard-unleaded petrol-powered vehicles – be it ‘normal’ or hybrid of any variety – remain in 2024? From cheapest to most expensive at the time of publishing, the list may surprise you! If we’ve left any 91 RONers out, please let us know in the comments section below.

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The canary in the coal mine for EVs?

By Dom Tripolone · 02 Oct 2024

Carmakers in Europe and the US are pulling back their electric car plans in a worrying sign for the zero-emissions technology.

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The rising cost of new vehicles exposed

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Sep 2024

A study of prices from September 2019 to September 2024 highlights some key models have risen sharply, but as the strong sales continue it appears customers have accepted the new pricing reality.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets even better?

By Chris Thompson · 25 Sep 2024

The updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, revealed in South Korea this week, features an upgraded drift mode and more capability on-road and for passengers.

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