ELON Musk has brutally slapped down an MSP’s bid for Tesla to build a giant car factory in Scotland. The Twitter/X billionaire tycoon and ally of President-elect Donald Trump dismissed calls from the Alba Party’s Ash Regan to build a new “gigafactory” in the country. 9 He shut down a call… Elon Musk’s brutal response … Read more
A TESLA Cybertruck is pictured on the road in the UK for the first time. The four-ton EV bulged out of parking markings in Cockfosters, North London. 3 A Telsa Cybertruck has been pictured on the road in the UK for the first time 3 The car was launched five years ago in the US … Read more
HERE’S my Instagram-style memory reel showing the best bits from the motoring year. We’ve tested 80-odd cars and vans and discussed many more: PetrolDieselElectricHydrogenEven a Cupra that identifies as a boat 14 We very much enjoyed surfing dunes in Morocco in the Skoda Enyaq Coupe 14 From Mini… The 221mph Ferrari 12Cilindri, return of the … Read more
FANCY 30 per cent off a box-fresh, all-new electric SUV? Well, read on. 3 For the first time ever, a new car has been launched with the electric version costing exactly the same as the petrol hybrid 3 Vauxhall has previously struggled in the all-important SUV department, but the Frontera will change… Vauxhall Frontera is … Read more
SOME of Britain’s best selling hybrid cars could be banned from sale from 2030 under strict net-zero proposals reportedly being considered by ministers. The Government has suggested imposing tough CO2 emission limits on new hybrid vehicles, meaning popular models from brands like Range Rover,… Full list of top-selling hybrid cars facing BAN under strict EV … Read more
‘TIS the season for splurging – especially when it comes to the used car market. Thousands of bargain motors are ready and waiting to be snapped up this Christmas – from practical family hatchbacks to fun-to-drive sports cars. 12 Penny-pinching drivers can pick up plenty of bargains before… New car for the New Year? Best … Read more
A LITTLE-known car brand is coming to the UK in early 2025 – with an affordable EV that might cause Tesla a headache or two. Chinese manufacturer Nio is set to bring its EV brand Onvo to Europe next year, with the stylish L60 coupe-SUV to be the first to hit showrooms. 4 Chinese brand … Read more
WE all thought everyone wanted a Range Rover. Turns out we’re wrong. 1 UK boss Nicole Melillo Shaw reveals what can we expect from Volvo in 2025Credit: Supplied More people want a Volvo. The Swedes have now overtaken Land Rover with 2024 sales rocketing 33 per cent to 65,000, their best result… Volvo reveals string … Read more
YOU are the world’s richest man and you need a prezzie for the Prez.What are you buying: Novelty socks? Melania’s book? Chocolate Santa? 6 Tesla’s Cyberbeast is a giant stainless-steel hunk of a truckCredit: Supplied 6 This truck comes with armoured glass and three electric motorsCredit:… Tesla Cyberbeast is 834hp hunk truck with aircraft-style steering, … Read more
TWO rival car brands are exploring the option of a merger after one of them was revealed to be “on the brink of collapse”. The amalgamation of the famous Japanese car makers would create a new “automatic powerhouse”. 1 The Japanese brands have already deepened ties this year and could confirm… Famous car brand ‘on … Read more