It promises unrivalled off-road performance with on-road niceties. But does it deliver? The talismanic strategic status of the reimagined Land Rover Defender has been obvious since we first saw one back in 2019. The funny thing is, this car’s commercial significance has rapidly become even greater. JLR sold more Defenders in 2023
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MG expects only small changes to ZEV mandate rules
Changes to system are unlikely due to the wider can of worms it could open for the government, says firm MG doesn't expect major changes to be made to the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, because this could increase pressure on the UK government to reverse other financial policies, such as farmers’ inheritance tax. Commercial director
Toyota GR Supra retires with 429bhp, track-honed special edition
Final version of Toyota's sports coupé gets Porsche 911 levels of power and a heavy chassis makeover The Toyota GR Supra is retiring after six years with a track-honed, 429bhp special edition with a heavily revamped chassis, aggressive new styling cues and a race-inspired cockpit. The A90-generation Supra was launched in early 2019
New pictures released of upcoming Range Rover Electric
Land Rover brand's first EV tests in extreme conditions as it approaches a launch next year The new electric Range Rover is undergoing final-stage testing ahead of its launch next year. New images show JLR's second production EV testing in the United Arab Emirates – following Arctic Circle testing earlier this year
Hyundai Ioniq 9 prototype review
Hyundai goes big with a seven-seat electric flagship that majors on practicality and long-distance refinement Hyundai’s American proving ground in the Mojave Desert, where we've had an early taste of the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, is all about big: big skies, big temperatures and, erm, big tacos at the canteen.You could fit the
Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be lowered
Changes could “significantly reduce” collisions that result in injury or death Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be reduced on selected roads if proposed new laws are given the go-ahead. Transport Scotland has proposed lowering the 60mph limit on single-carriageway roads to 50mph. This could “significantly reduce” collisions that result in injury or
Why the new Skoda Elroq is a great company car
With up to 360 miles of range and a stylish, practical, tech-packed interior, here are all the reasons why Skoda’s new all-electric model is the perfect pick The perfect balance: that’s the best way to sum up the new all-electric Skoda Elroq. As Skoda’s first compact all-electric SUV, the new Skoda Elroq