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Plug-In Hybrid And EV Drivers Will Be Taxed For Every Mile They Drive In The UK

EVs to be taxed 3p per mile in the UK starting April 2028. PHEV owners to pay 1.5p per mile to offset lost fuel taxes. Grants extended to 2030, with the £50k luxury threshold ...

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Mercedes Built An EV That Pretends To Growl And Brad Pitt’s Selling It

The road version of AMG’s GT XX concept should make around 1,000 hp. AMG’s Taycan and e-tron GT rival includes a realistic fake ICE soundtrack. George Russell showed its drift...

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Land Rover’s Owner Built A Baby Land Rover For Less Than A Bespoke Paint Job

Sierra returns to India with a design flair worthy of a Land Rover. Production model keeps the concept’s styling and tech-filled cab Launches with gas and diesel engines, with...

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When Britain halted the flood of Japanese car imports

Japanese brand's enjoyed success at the expense of British car firms Aggressive export drive led by Datsun led to allegations of 'dumping' Chinese brands are now voraciously gobbling up...

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New NCAP crash tests target "annoying" ADAS, reward buttons

NCAP doubles down on real-world car safety in response to consumer criticism of "intrusive" ADAS Vehicle safety body Euro NCAP is dramatically changing the way it tests cars, primarily to be...

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

Currently listed on AutoHunter is this restored 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe. The Gran Coupe was the upscale Barracuda and featured a higher level of appointments and trim from the base Barra...

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All-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA: U.S. pricing and spec announced

The all-new electric CLA is the first in a completely new family of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the most intelligent model from the brand to date. The compact sedan sets new standards with in...

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Facelifted Opel Astra Proves Hatchbacks Still Have Something To Say

Stellantis teases the facelifted Opel Astra ahead of its debut. Compact hatch gains sharper styling with illuminated Vizor grille. Model expected with diesel, hybrid, plug-in,...

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Budget 2025: Pay-per-mile EV road tax confirmed to include PHEVs

Documents released early by Office for Budget Responsibility also confirm end of 5p fuel duty freeze The UK government’s new pay-per-mile tax on electric cars will also include plug-in hybri...

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BYD Sold Nearly Three Times As Many Cars As Tesla In Europe

Chinese automakers now hold 6.8% of total European new car sales. BYD’s European sales jumped 206.8% in October compared to 2024. Tesla’s sales plunged 48.5% in October to jus...

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1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 “Daytona”

In Monterey, we came across something historic: a 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 “Daytona,” chassis 015 – one of the most important prototype race cars ever to wear the Alfa badge. In this video, we wal...

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One Of The First American Preludes Hits 60 In 8.2 Seconds, But Don’t Read Too Much Into It

The 2026 Honda Prelude hit 0-62 mph in 8.28 seconds during testing. Off the line, that makes it slower than a Civic Hybrid and 1993 Prelude. However, it’s unclear if the drive...

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Lotus will launch new range of hybrids in Europe next year

First will be a plug-in hybrid variant of the Eletre large SUV packing 912bhp; all-new smaller SUV to follow in 2027 Lotus will definitely sell its forthcoming plug-in hybrids in Europe foll...

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Citroen’s Budget Fastback Looks Fast Only When Standing Still

Stellantis unveiled the Basalt Vision concept at the Sao Paulo Motor Show. It features lowered suspension and 18-inch wheels with red brake calipers. Adds a diffuser, dual tai...

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BMW ends roadster production with 335bhp Z4 Final Edition

Production of the Toyota GR Supra-twinned G29-generation Z4 will come to an end in March 2026 BMW has unveiled the final variant of its long-running Z4, bringing production of BMW roadsters ...

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Not So Smart Driver Bit Off More Ladder Than His Car Could Swallow

Smart ForTwo driver ticketed after hauling a massive ladder in Ontario. Ladder appeared more than twice as long as the 98.4-inch microcar. Driver cited for carrying an insecur...

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Owners Sue VinFast After VF 8 Takes Almost 24 Hours To Charge

Owners allege VF 8 charges under 2 kW, requiring nearly 24 hours. Plaintiffs say charging shuts down at the advertised 32-amp rate. Judge pauses class action, sends owners’ cl...

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Dealers Still Can’t Get Rid Of Fiat’s Forgotten SUV After All These Years

Fiat dealers are still trying to offload the 500X, years after it was dropped. One dealership in Maryland has ten new models listed in inventory. Some dealers are offering gen...

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Mitsubishi’s Other EVO Is A 90s Monster That Took Its Fight Off The Road

Mitsubishi built the Pajero Evo to homologate its Dakar Rally SUV. Only 2,700 units were made, making it one of Mitsubishi’s rarest. This example was imported from Japan in 20...

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Turquoise revolution: autonomy the latest battleground in China

Turquoise LEDs lit up the Guangzhou motor show as car makers sought to show off their self-driving technology If a motor show can have a signature colour, that of the recent Guangzhou ev...

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Abarth considering return to petrol hot hatches

Petrol-powered Abarth 595 was discontinued in August 2024 Customer feedback and drastically reduced sales have prompted a rethink for the sporting brand Abarth is mulling a return to pe...

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