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Sleek turquoise electric sports car displayed indoors with glossy finish and modern aerodynamic design.

EU plans European people’s car for affordable electric mobility

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The European Union (EU) is committed to launching a scheme for small, affordable electric cars: a European version of a...

White 2026 Toyota Hiace van displayed indoors with modern front design and LED headlights.

Toyota Hiace H200 will be updated for 2026

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The Toyota Hiace is one of those names everybody recognises, much like the Hilux or Corolla. This light commercial vehicle...

Engineer wearing safety glasses assembling a drone in a workshop with robotic arms and a car in the background.

French Army Military Drone Training at Renault Le Mans

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

In a workshop more commonly alive with the hum of conveyor belts and robot arms, folding tables are now covered...

Green Peugeot 308e FUTURE electric car displayed indoors with charging station in the background.

Peugeot e-308 GT review: stylish but flawed electric hatchback

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Sharp styling and an exemplary chassis, yet technical shortcomings that are hard to ignore. With unpredictable charging and a price...

Red luxury sports car with sleek design displayed in a modern showroom with large windows.

Ferrari employees could receive a €14,900 bonus after record 2025 results

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Ferrari closed 2025 with the strongest financial performance in its history, delivering a total of 13,640 vehicles during the year....

Older woman showing a driving test paper to a younger woman inside a car, both seated in front seats.

Older Drivers in France: When Is It Time to Stop Driving?

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Across Europe, an increasing number of motorists are reaching retirement with many years of driving experience and firmly held views...

White Mitsubishi Eclipse EV electric SUV charging inside a modern showroom with city buildings in the background

New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross electric now available to order in Portugal from €44,500

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The new all-electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is now available to order in Portugal, carrying an introductory on-the-road price of €44,500....

Man refuelling silver car at petrol station while checking smartphone at dusk on motorway.

ADAC fuel-saving tips to pay less at the pump

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Useful tips for cutting the cost of filling up. Although pump prices dipped slightly at the end of the year,...

Blue Ford Mustang GTD sports car displayed indoors with black rims and yellow brake calipers.

Ford Mustang GTD Delivered at a Porsche Dealership

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

“You can take delivery of your Mustang GTD anywhere.” Ford made that promise and is honouring it to the letter....

Two grey naval warships docked at a port with a helicopter on the bow of the front ship.

France’s 31,000-tonne BRF Jacques Stosskopf Enters Service Off Toulon

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Off Toulon, a massive grey silhouette has entered service with little fanfare. It was not built to fight, but to...

Green Denza Z9 GT electric sports car displayed in a modern showroom with cityscape visible through large windows.

Denza Z9 GT gains up to 1,036 km of range and 1,156 hp

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Denza Z9 GT only arrived in Europe recently, yet BYD’s premium brand is already updating the model for its home...

Black sleek sports car with aerodynamic design displayed in a modern showroom on a white floor

How Bicarbonate of Soda Restores Faded Car Plastic Trim

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

There is a particularly sharp kind of disappointment in seeing your car under proper light. Not the forgiving gloom of...

Woman in smart casual charging an electric car at a public charging station with a graph on a laptop nearby

Spain prepares €1.3 billion investment in electric vehicles

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Spain is preparing to invest around €1.3 billion in its domestic market and electric vehicle industry over the coming year....

Red 2025 Honda Civic sedan displayed indoors with black roof and alloy wheels under bright lighting.

Honda Civic 2025: A Modern Compact Car for Everyday Driving

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The Honda Civic 2025 carries forward the heritage of one of the world's best-loved compact cars. It combines updated styling,...

Spanish naval officer holding a tablet on dock near submarine with plans and Spanish flag at sunset.

S-82 Narciso Monturiol starts diesel engines during harbour trials

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Having reached significant milestones during 2025, the Spanish Navy and Navantia’s S-80 Plus submarine programme continues to make steady progress....

White electric sports car parked indoors next to a futuristic charging station with city skyline visible.

What Happens When an EV Battery Hits Zero in Traffic

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Brake lights lit up, horns began sounding and, amid the late-afternoon rush, a gleaming new electric car came silently to...

Beige off-road camper van with rugged tyres displayed inside a modern building with large windows.

2026 Caterpillar Motorhome: Heavy-Duty Luxury on the Road

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The 2026 Caterpillar Motorhome is here, bringing a concept unlike anything previously seen in the motorhome market. Renowned for producing...

White electric car on display inside a showroom with people talking near large windows overlooking a street.

Chinese EVs in Europe: Jobs, Climate and a Growing Fight

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

On a wet Tuesday morning in Lyon, when scooters spray water across the tarmac, a small white BYD Seagull glided...

Blue Peugeot 208 displayed indoors on a rotating platform with a turbo engine model beside it.

Peugeot Turbo 100: the new 1.2-litre petrol engine

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The name could hardly be more literal: Peugeot Turbo 100. As it suggests, it has a turbocharger and delivers 100...

Three workers in safety vests and helmets walking on the tarmac near a large white private jet plane.

The Emir of Qatar’s Boeing 747 “tests” Palma’s runway

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

Budget flights arriving one after another, private Gulfstreams carrying discreet billionaires, and the occasional footballer seeking a swift island break:...

Person in a raincoat and helmet adjusting helmet while sitting on a bicycle with groceries in the basket on a city street.

Essential E-Bike Accessories That Change Your Daily Life

Daniel Whitaker • August 26, 2026

The first time I properly took notice of e-bikes was at a traffic light on a Monday morning. Around me,...