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I’ve been crying out for a revolutionary car interior, I’m just shocked it came from Ferrari

It’s such a cliche to hear that car manufacturers want to be technology companies; that, through touchscreens, the cars will be more like a smartphone, rather than a mechanical device; and that this is the best solution for the future of motoring.  For Ferrari’s first all-electric model, it hired Sir Jony Ive, the man behind […]

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Best long-term car tests 2025 – pictures

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Zipcar to stop UK operations as Brits say no to car-sharing

The world’s largest car sharing firm has decided to cease UK operations following millions of pounds in losses in the past year, indicating a lukewarm reception from Brits to the supposedly more sustainable alternative to vehicle ownership. In an email to customers, Zipcar UK’s general manager, James Taylor, said: “I’m writing to let you know

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New Toyota C-HR+ 2025 review: electric SUV struggles for space

But the surge of power delivery is good, when you haven’t upset the traction control, and the C-HR+ has four levels of brake energy regeneration to further aid the impressive efficiency, with the top setting not quite bringing the car to a halt for full one-pedal driving. They’re controlled via the paddles behind the steering

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The world’s fastest car is electric: Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

BYD’s Yangwang sub-brand has claimed the coveted world’s fastest production car title. A special edition Xtreme version of the Yangwang U9 hypercar surged to 308.4mph, eclipsing the previous best of 304.48mph achieved by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.  The record was set at the Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) high speed oval test track in Germany

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All-new Volkswagen T-Roc gets hybrid power and a treasure trove of tech

The new car also marks the first time a head-up display has been offered in a T-Roc. Displaying information like road signs, speed and navigation, it’s another system we’ve tried in other VWs, and one we’ve found that works well.  Advertisement – Article continues below There’s not much in the way of physical controls in

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Car Deal of the Day: Jaecoo 7 offers Range Rover looks at a bargain price

This deal gets you the entry-level model, but as its name suggests it’s actually quite a plush spec.  Deluxe offers a 13.2-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, wireless smartphone charging, a 360-degree camera, heated front seats, ambient lighting, and a full-length panoramic sunroof. The list of standard equipment is so good that we wonder why

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Style LWB long-term test – pictures

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: does our EV need an exorcist?

Our ID. Buzz is in mid-range Style trim. You can get the all-wheel-drive GTX for another £3,000 or so, but rear-wheel-drive Style seems a good fit unless you really need extra traction.  The options fitted include the Candy White and Starlight Blue two-tone paint job (£2,790). That’s the same price as all the other two-tone

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