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Seven great automotive events to visit this summer, from F1 to art and champagne

6 days ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

If you’re a petrolhead in the UK, you’re well catered for during the summer months. The weather might not always play ball but the country’s love of cars is such that there’s some kind of automotive event happening seemingly every weekend. Whether that’s a car club meet at a countryside pub, a minor car show at a village fete or a full-blown race meeting at one of the UK’s legendary circuits, there’s something for everyone.
Skoda Elroq 2025 review: Czech carmaker can’t seem to miss with its electric family cars

1 week ago | driving.co.uk | Will Dron

Elroq and roll Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Excellent use of space Drives well Three battery choices A sub-£30k starting price would've been good Wind noise around mirrors Buyers will find pricier versions much more attractive Variant: Elroq Edition 60 Price: From £34,450 Engine: Rear-mounted electric motor Power: 201bhp Torque: 229 lb ft Transmission: Single speed (automatic), rear-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 8sec Top Speed: 99mph Fuel: Range: 265...
Denza Z9GT 2025 review: Flawed but sleek 1,062bhp shooting brake from BYD's luxury arm

2 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

Moderate competence spoilt by gimmicks Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Roomy interior Reasonably well made Largely decent to drive Gimmicky tech Inconsistent brakes Cramped boot Variant: DM-i (Chinese specification) Price: TBC Engine: 2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine plus three electric motors Power: 1,062bhp Torque: TBC Transmission: Automatic, all-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 3.6sec Top Speed: TBC Fuel: Electric range: 125 miles co2: TBC Road tax band: TBC...
Audi A6 Avant 2025 review: Trusty executive estate ticks expected boxes, and there’s still a diesel option

2 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | Shane O' Donoghue

A known quantity Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Notable refinement Attractive design Well equipped So-so performance Too many screens? Boot isn't massive Variant: A6 Avant TFSI S tronic Price: £53,285 Engine: 2-litre, 4 cylinder petrol Power: 201bhp @ 4,300-6,000rpm Torque: 251lb ft @ 2,000-4,000rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 8.3sec Top Speed: 149mph Fuel: 35.8-39.8mpg co2: 162-179g/km Road tax band: £1,360 or...
Keir Starmer eases pressure on carmakers to sell EVs in response to 'global economic headwinds'

2 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | Neil Briscoe

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a relaxation of the rules on the phase-out of combustion vehicles, including confirmation that hybrid cars can remain on sale until 2035 and removal of penalties for carmakers based in the UK if they fail to hit tightening EV sales quotas.
Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider review: Heady blend of traditional and futuristic becomes even more intoxicating after lid is removed

3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | Will Dron

The ultimate Ferrari V12 experience, enhanced Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Open air thoroughbred experience That engine Blends performance with comfort We wish it could be louder A little too easy to drive? Some luggage space lost Variant: 12Cilindri Spider Price: From £366,550 Engine: Front-mid mounted 6,496cc naturally-aspirated V12 Power: 819bhp @ 9,250rpm Torque: 500 lb ft @7,250rpm Transmission: 8-speed dual clutch F1 DCT automatic, rear-wheel drive...
Skoda reveals its fastest accelerating production car yet: the electric Elroq vRS

3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

Skoda has unveiled the new Elroq vRS performance model, which gets a significant boost in power and a sportier interior design. A go-faster version of Skoda’s practical-yet-compact electric SUV, the Elroq vRS is the Czech brand’s fastest-accelerating and fastest-charging production model to date. Under the skin, the car gets two electric motors — one on the front axle and one at the rear — to provide all-wheel drive and 335bhp.
Carmakers fined £461m in UK and Europe for not competing over vehicle recycling

3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

Eleven major car brands, along with the bodies that represent motor traders in the UK and Europe, have been told to pay a total of £461 million after it was discovered they had formed a cartel to avoid competing over how much of their vehicles can be recycled. The firms admitted wrongdoing after agreeing not to advertise the data, with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) saying those involved had also illegally colluded to avoid paying third parties to recycle customers’ scrap cars.
Volkswagen Tayron 2025 review: Useful seven-seat SUV and decent PHEV - just not at the same time

3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | Dave Humphreys

More one-trick pony than thoroughbred Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Lots of tech Plenty of space Driving refinement Not that involving to drive Vanilla styling No seven-seat PHEV Variant: Tayron eHybrid R-Line Price: £44,025 Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol with 85kW electric motor Power: 201bhp Torque: 258lb ft Transmission: Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 8.6sec Top Speed: 130mph Fuel: 614.4mpg (WLTP combined) co2: 10g/km...
Skoda Enyaq 2025 review: Same book, different cover for electric SUV

3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | James Fossdyke

Just as competent as ever Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Practical cabin Well-made interior Strong road manners Price isn’t as competitive as it might be Unresponsive brakes Specification-dependent Variant: 85 Edition Price: £44,245 Engine: 210kW electric motor and 82kWh lithium-ion battery Power: 282bhp Torque: 402lb ft Transmission: Single-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 6.5sec Top Speed: 111mph Fuel: Range: 359 miles co2: CO2: 0g/km...