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The 2026 BMW iX review: A high-tech electric SUV hitting its stride

The 2026 BMW iX review: A high-tech electric SUV hitting its stride2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (838+ words) The 2026 BMW iX is the Bavarian company's opportunity to refresh what was already one of the most compelling luxury electric SUVs on the market. While its bold "monolithic' exterior and signature vertical kidney grille continue to spark debate, what can't…...

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Drivers in the dark about new EU rule which could mean higher prices for car buyers

Drivers in the dark about new EU rule which could mean higher prices for car buyers2+ week, 4+ day ago   (555+ words) More than two-thirds of drivers are unaware of a major rule change that could see some popular new cars disappear from dealership forecourts across Northern Ireland. Due to post-Brexit trading rules under the Windsor Framework, from the start of 2026 all…...

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UK Drive: The Alfa Romeo Giulia is just as beautiful as ever

UK Drive: The Alfa Romeo Giulia is just as beautiful as ever3+ week, 1+ day ago   (993+ words) Alfa Romeo is a car marker that has been undergoing changes to focus more towards an electrified future with the launch of its Junior crossover and Tonale plug-in hybrid SUV. Despite this, the Italian firm still offers petrol-powered models that…...

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Hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N goes on sale priced at £65,800

Hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N goes on sale priced at £65,8003+ week, 2+ day ago   (248+ words) Hyundai has announced that the hot Ioniq 6 N performance EV has gone on sale priced at "65,800. The 6 N is the second addition to the Korean firm's electric "N' performance division, sitting alongside the Ioniq 5 N. The Ioniq 6 N utilises the same…...

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Mercedes-AMG G63 gets wild makeover with Brabus 900 Rocket Edition

Mercedes-AMG G63 gets wild makeover with Brabus 900 Rocket Edition4+ week, 20+ hour ago   (232+ words) The Mercedes-AMG G63 has been given a bold new look with the unveiling of the Brabus 900 Rocket Edition. Brabus is a German tuning company that specialises in tuning Mercedes models to their full potential, and the 900 Rocket Edition is its latest…...

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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in break with US4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (388+ words) Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, the country's prime minister Mark Carney said. Mr Carney made the announcement after two days…...

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Honda introduces new ‘H mark’ logo for upcoming hybrid and electric models

Honda introduces new ‘H mark’ logo for upcoming hybrid and electric models4+ week, 1+ day ago   (252+ words) Honda has introduced a new "H mark" logo which will be used on its upcoming hybrid and electric models, starting with the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV. The firm"s "H mark" logo was first introduced in 1963 and has undergone several changes…...

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New car sales grew by 3.5% last year fuelled by surge in demand for EVs

New car sales grew by 3.5% last year fuelled by surge in demand for EVs1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (650+ words) Sales of new cars grew by 3.5% last year amid a surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs), new figures show. Lobby group the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 2.02 million new cars were registered in 2025. That is compared…...

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Getting your car ready for the new year

Getting your car ready for the new year1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (891+ words) As we approach the last week of 2025, a handy New Year's resolution might be to give your car some TLC. Keeping your car in tip-top condition will help it run smoother, make it more reliable and reduce the chances of…...

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Road Test of the Year: Alpine A290

Road Test of the Year: Alpine A2901+ mon, 1+ week ago   (546+ words) I'll be honest, when I was handed the keys to Alpine's A290 electric hot hatch, I had mixed feelings. Excited'yes, because this little car has the recipe to be something rather special, just like Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N, though I was worried…...