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  BYD Atto 3 (2022) review
  In case you’re wondering what the badge on the front of the BYD Atto 3 stands for, you only need to circle around to the tailgate. In big letters between...
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  Gridserve EV Driving Days: Try before you buy
  Gridserve’s flagship Electric Forecourts have already provided a glimpse into one of the possible futures for electric car drivers in Britain. Launched in Norwich and Braintree, they’re the pilot programme...
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  New MG 4 EV hatchback to arrive in September 2022 with 281-mile range
  MG has given us an early glimpse at its upcoming electric hatchback – the MG 4 EV. It’ll be pitched as an affordable alternative to the likes of the Volkswagen...
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  New DS 7 loses Crossback name, gains tech
  The DS 7 has been given a substantial overhaul, losing the Crossback moniker in the process. The new DS 7 is sleeker and chic-er, but also comes with a choice...
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  The Plug-in Car Grant has been scrapped with immediate effect
  The government has closed the Plug-in Car Grant scheme, as sales of electric cars continue to accelerate following 2020’s announcement that it will end the sale of all new petrol-...
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  New Mercedes GLC turns up the tech for 2022
  Mercedes-Benz has updated its popular GLC SUV with a fresh look, new engine range and a wide array of the latest technology. It’s a model that it’s crucial for Mercedes to...
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  How war in Ukraine is lengthening car waiting lists
  In times of peace, both Russia and Ukraine play crucial roles in the automotive supply chain and vehicle production. Sadly, in in the wake of the ongoing war between the...
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  New Ora Funky Cat sets out to shake up EV establishment
  Full details of the new Ora Funky Cat – an all-electric supermini priced to take on the Renault Zoe and Fiat 500 Electric – have been revealed ahead of its...
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  New 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift launched priced from £36,670
  BMW has launched the facelifted 3 Series in the UK. It’s fitted with a host of styling and technological improvements that are designed to keep the car’s nose ahead of...
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  Leasing firm offers discounted home electric charger
  Leasing firm ZenAuto is offering £350 towards a home charger for customers who take delivery of one of a selection of popular electric cars before 31 May 2022. The offer is...
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  Lexus RZ 450e: full details, specs, charging and range
  Following hard on the heels of the Toyota bZ4x comes a plusher counterpart from Lexus. The new RZ 450e might be based on the strangely-named Toyota, but it couldn’t be...
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  2023 BMW 7 Series - full specs, details and release date
  The all-new 2023 BMW 7 Series is a total reinvention of the German company’s flagship car. Gone are the days of conservative design and reserved road presence, BMW thinks...
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  Highway Code 2022: changes pave way for driverless cars
  In a bid to be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development in Europe, new autonomous driving rules have now come into effect. While there are no self-driving vehicles listed...
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  Next-generation Kia Niro unveiled ahead of 2022 launch
  The Niro has been a roaring success for Kia. It’s the brand’s second best-selling vehicle in the UK, trailing only the Sportage and accounting for around 20 percent of the...
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  25-year-old Euro NCAP releases first safety ratings of 2022
  Euro NCAP’s first round of testing for 2022 is complete, and the results are in as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year. With Lexus, Renault and Volkwagen achieving...
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  New rapid EV charging hub for North East, strengthens EV network
  Barnard Castle, famed for its history and in more recent years, its branch of Specsavers, has finally heralded in a new era of motoring. Fastned, the Dutch rapid EV charging...
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  Vauxhall teams up with community charging network JustCharge
  Vauxhall has announced its role as the first car maker to partner with JustCharge, a community-based charging network from the creators of the community parking app, JustPark. JustCharge is a...
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  Facelifted Citroen C5 Aircross: structured front end, better quality
  The Citroen C5 Aircross has been facelifted for 2022. This latest version of the popular French SUV embraces a more contemporary character in a bid to stay relevant in a...
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  Stellantis improves electric range of e-C4, e-2008 and Corsa-e
  Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall models built from 2022 are getting more electric range. The Stellantis-owned brands are taking advantage of small engineering gains in three areas. Advancements in the climate...
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  A year in Tweets – @ParkersCars 2021
  2021’s been another strange year, but despite the ongoing pandemic, a global microchip shortage and sales being up and down like a seesaw car manufacturers have had plenty to do. And...