Smart's largest model has more power than the Kia EV6 GT in top-rung guise Final design of brand's largest model revealed, along with towering tech specs and dimensions The new Smart #5 is not just the brand's largest model yet, but by far its most powerful, putting out more than 600bhp in its most potent guise.  The new Volkswagen ID 4-rivalling...

Reinstating previous deadline for new petrols and diesels ‘gives certainty’ to manufacturers, party argues The Labour Party has pledged to reintroduce the 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars if it wins the 4 July general election. The Conservative government last year delayed the end of sales of non-hybridised combustion cars from...

Are hydrogen cars viable? We run through all you need to know about this alternative fuel We’re all used to seeing cars powered by petrol, diesel, and even electricity in today’s world. But hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are slowly emerging, and they could yet become a viable option for some use cases in the future.  In this guide, we’ll give you...

The European Commission yesterday announced Chinese EVs could be hit with tariffs as high as 38.1% The European Commission’s four-week countdown to impose additional tariffs as large as 38% on Chinese electric cars could ultimately do more harm than good to European car makers. While the EU tariffs may protect European car makers in the short...

Big-selling upmarket family hatchback offers dynamic polish and keen efficiency The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the brand's entry point and one of its best-sellers. Among premium compact cars, only the Mini hatchback and Tesla Model 3 have consistently outsold it here in the UK.A mid-life facelift in 2023 brought with it mechanical enhancements, equipment...

Spacious, versatile and dripping in upmarket appeal, luxury SUVs have all the bases covered. Here are 10 of the best It’s perhaps a sign of our embattled and topsy-turvy times that despite a cost of living crisis, pressing climate concerns and war in Europe, sales of luxury SUVs continue to boom. In fairness, you can’t exactly blame manufacturers...