Kia Introduces PV5 WKNDR EV Camper Van Amid Sportage’s Rising UK Success

Kia Introduces PV5 WKNDR EV Camper Van Amid Sportage’s Rising UK Success

Kia, a major motor brand in Britain, has introduced the PV5 WKNDR, an electric camper van concept designed for off-grid living. Presented at the SEMA tradeshow, the PV5 WKNDR is part of Kia’s Platform Beyond…

2024 Car Awards: Mini Cooper Shines, Dacia and Renault Excel, McLaren Redefines Hypercars

2024 Car Awards Mini Cooper Shines, Dacia and Renault Excel, McLaren Redefines Hypercars

The Mini Cooper wins the top prize, celebrated for its substantial 2024 refresh. Priced at £23k, it combines cutting-edge tech with a “less is more” design, retaining its charm and affordability. The petrol version is…

BMW’s Next-Gen 3 Series to Launch in 2026, Ushering in ‘Neue Klasse’ with ICE and Electric Versions

BMW’s Next Gen 3 Series to Launch in 2026, Ushering in 'Neue Klasse' with ICE and Electric Versions

The upcoming BMW 3 Series is poised to be a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution, marking the launch of its new “Neue Klasse” (New Class) era. This new line of vehicles is set to…

Bentley to Launch High-Performance Bentayga with Refined V8 Engine, Excluding Hybrid Technology

Bentley to Launch High Performance Bentayga with Refined V8 Engine, Excluding Hybrid Technology

Bentley is set to introduce a high-performance variant of its Bentayga SUV next year, which will not feature any significant hybrid technology, despite the brand’s broader plans for electrification outlined in its Beyond100+ strategy, starting…

Volkswagen to Revamp ID.3 and ID.4 for 2026 with New Design, Enhanced Features, and Improved Value

Volkswagen to Revamp ID.3 and ID.4 for 2026 with New Design, Enhanced Features, and Improved Value

Volkswagen is planning a significant overhaul of its ID.3 and ID.4 electric models, set for release in 2026. These updated versions will feature a completely new design language, reflecting a shift toward a more traditional…

INEOS to Restart Grenadier and Quartermaster Production in January After Supply Shortage

INEOS to Restart Grenadier and Quartermaster Production in January After Supply Shortage

Production of the INEOS Grenadier and Quartermaster models, which had been temporarily halted in September 2024 due to a critical component shortage, will resume in early January 2025. INEOS Automotive has worked closely with its…

UK Pothole Compensation Claims Surge with Regional Disparities and Low Success Rates

UK Pothole Compensation Claims Surge with Regional Disparities and Low Success Rates

The number of compensation claims related to potholes submitted to UK councils has seen a sharp rise, more than doubling from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 in 2023. This alarming increase, highlighted by a Freedom…

Hyundai Dominates Carwow 2025 Awards with Car of the Year Win and Brand of the Year Honors

Hyundai Dominates Carwow 2025 Awards with Car of the Year Win and Brand of the Year Honors

Carwow has announced the winners of its 2025 Car of the Year Awards, highlighting outstanding vehicles in 13 categories. This year, the awards included a new category for vans, expanding the range of recognized vehicles.…

Nissan Urges UK Government to Revise EV Mandate Amid Industry Challenges and Slowing Demand

Nissan Urges UK Government to Revise EV Mandate Amid Industry Challenges and Slowing Demand

Last week, Nissan called for urgent action to address the risks posed to the UK automotive industry by outdated targets in the UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate. The ZEV Mandate was introduced to incentivize…

Kia Introduces the 2025 Sportage with Enhanced Design Technology and Performance Improvements

Kia Introduces the 2025 Sportage with Enhanced Design Technology and Performance Improvements

The 2025 Kia Sportage has been introduced in South Korea, showcasing updates and enhancements ahead of its Australian release in the second quarter of 2025. The refreshed model incorporates design features influenced by Kia’s EV9…

Jaguar Redefines Luxury EVs with Bold Rebranding and Preview of Futuristic Design Vision Concept

Jaguar Redefines Luxury EVs with Bold Rebranding and Preview of Futuristic Design Vision Concept

Jaguar is making waves with its controversial rebranding, including a new logo and the preview of its next electric vehicle (EV) concept. The design, teased in a series of images, features bold, angular lines and…

Volkswagen Plans Overhaul of ID EV Lineup with New Design, Performance Upgrades, and Rivian Partnership

Volkswagen Plans Overhaul of ID EV Lineup with New Design, Performance Upgrades, and Rivian Partnership

Volkswagen is set to implement significant changes to its ID electric vehicle lineup starting in 2026, showcasing advancements to its MEB platform. During the Los Angeles Motor Show, R&D chief Kai Grünitz discussed these developments,…

BYD Pushes Suppliers for 10% Price Cuts to Maintain Competitive Edge in Growing NEV Market

BYD Pushes Suppliers for 10% Price Cuts to Maintain Competitive Edge in Growing NEV Market

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) leader, BYD, has urged its suppliers to cut prices by 10% starting January 2025 to maintain its competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded market. This move, revealed through an internal…

UK Car Production Falls for Eighth Month as Export Demand Drops and EV Transition Stumbles

UK Car Production Falls for Eighth Month as Export Demand Drops and EV Transition Stumbles

The UK automotive industry has faced an eighth consecutive month of declining car production, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). October 2024 saw a 15.3% drop in car output…

Maserati’s Electric Powerboat, The Tridente, Sets Sail For Luxury Yachting

Maserati's Electric Powerboat, The Tridente, Sets Sail For Luxury Yachting

Maserati is expanding its electrified portfolio beyond the roads and into the open waters with the reveal of the Tridente electric speedboat, which is just in time for summer adventures. Partnering with EV marine company…

ISA Unica 40: Redefining Luxury with Innovative Superyacht Design

ISA Unica 40 Redefining Luxury with Innovative Superyacht Design

Superyacht manufacturers continuously monitor yachting trends and owner preferences to integrate cutting-edge features into their designs. ISA Yachts exemplifies this approach with its latest creation, Unica, a 131-foot semi-displacement aluminum superyacht. Developed in collaboration with…

Luxury Yacht Transformation: Ace to Eye, A Tale of Personalization

Luxury Yacht Transformation Ace to Eye, A Tale of Personalization

One man’s personalized luxury yacht may not suit another’s tastes, not due to inferior quality, but because it fails to resonate with the new owner’s preferences. This truth was exemplified by the transformation of Lurssen’s…