Author: Rhys Gregory

Carbuyer has announced that the All-New MG ZS Hybrid+ has been voted as the ‘Best Hybrid Car’ in its 2025 awards. This recognition coincides with the cars arriving in UK showrooms this month, showcasing the family SUV’s outstanding blend of performance, value, and advanced hybrid technology. Carbuyer Editor Paul Barker praised the ZS Hybrid+ for its exceptional affordability, stating: “The MG ZS Hybrid+ could be the best value car on sale right now, because it offers generous SUV proportions and a fully hybrid powertrain for around £22,000. With 197bhp and offering up to 55.4mpg, it’s an impressive engine, and standard…

With Halloween approaching, millions of UK drivers are being warned of five unusual driving offences that could result in thousands in fines and penalty points. From masks on passenger seats to Halloween stickers on your car, there are plenty of unusual laws that can get you fined between £100 and £5,000 during the spooky season. Motoring experts at ATS Euromaster researched the most bizarre, and potentially unheard-of, driving fines, that you need to be aware of and how much they might cost you. Masks on passengers’ seats – up to £1,000 fine Source: WSYR While this Halloween prank may seem…

Osian Pryce will start this weekend’s Visit Conwy Cambrian Rally (Saturday 26 October) as one of four drivers still in with a chance of winning the 2024 Probite British Rally Championship title – and while he’s currently fourth in the standings, the 2021 event winner still has his bonus points scoring BRC Joker to play and is focused on nothing less than another BRC event win. Having already tasted victory on Welsh gravel this year – winning the Rallynuts Severn Valley Stages in spectacular style in his Dom Buckley RSC-prepared Ford Fiesta Rally2 – the 2022 British and TER – Tour…

This Sunday marked my first visit to the P1NK Supercar Hangout in Cardiff, attending their Mini & Mocha event. I’ve been to my fair share of car meets, but there’s something uniquely special about P1NK, especially as it’s becoming a go-to destination for local petrolheads. I drove over in my Mini Clubman JCW, which always feels like the perfect car for such occasions, and was accompanied by my wife and daughter. My daughter was thrilled by the event and quickly gravitated towards one car in particular—a stunning, bright pink Ferrari California. It’s owned by Lisa, who not only runs the…

The Nürburgring is set to introduce a new exit at Döttinger Höhe on the Nordschleife, designed to reduce congestion during busy tourist driving days. This third exit will allow drivers to directly access the L93 road after completing a lap, helping to ease traffic on the track and in nearby Nürburg. Construction will begin in November 2024, with the project expected to be completed for the start of the 2025 season. Ingo Böder, CEO of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG, highlighted this development as a major step forward for the track’s traffic optimisation efforts. The new exit will only…

BMW has once again set the stage for a thrilling driving experience with the release of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. Blending elegance, athleticism, and innovation, this latest iteration is set to redefine the compact coupé segment. A Dynamic Design The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé stands out with its sleek, elongated silhouette, highlighting BMW’s commitment to design that fuses sportiness and sophistication. The low, wide stance coupled with flowing lines gives the car an imposing road presence. Up front, BMW’s iconic kidney grille is more prominent, while the sharply designed LED headlights offer a modern, aggressive…

French sports car manufacturer Alpine made waves at the 2024 Paris Motor Show by unveiling three groundbreaking new models, all marking the brand’s future direction towards electric performance. The global premieres included the Alpine A424_β concept, the modernised Alpine A310, and the all-new Alpine A290. Each model underscores Alpine’s commitment to blending performance with sustainability. A424_β Concept: Alpine’s Hypercar Future Taking centre stage was the Alpine A424_β Concept, a hypercar designed to showcase Alpine’s ambitions in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Set to hit the track in 2025, this electric racer previews the next generation of high-performance cars from…

Tesla has launched a new cabin configuration in the UK on its global best-seller Model Y – the 7-Seater option. An additional extra for £2,500 on the Long-Range All Wheel Drive Model Y. Since day 1, Model Y has been designed to be the perfect family-SUV, offering a high level of versatility. Hundreds of thousands of households across the globe have chosen Model Y as their primary vehicle, covering both daily commutes and long-distance travels. With ample cargo space and the ability to tow up to 1,600 kg, Model Y is suited to every lifestyle. Family, friends and all the gear…

November is a milestone month for me, as it marks two years since I bought my first electric vehicle – a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance. At the time, it felt like a significant leap forward, not just in terms of the technology I’d be driving, but also in terms of how I viewed the future of cars in general. The decision to go electric had been building over time. I test-drove a Tesla the year before and was completely taken in by the speed, power, and general feel of the car. Everything about it seemed like a step ahead…

ollowing the rollout of the latest generation MINI family this year, today MINI is building on the success of the MINI Cooper Electric and MINI Aceman models with the introduction of John Cooper Works variants for both cars. Announced at the Paris Motor Show 2024, the MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman follow a rich heritage of previous John Cooper Works models and maintain the characteristics worthy of the JCW name, but on fully-electric vehicles for the very first time. “With the new all-electric MINI John Cooper Works models, we are bringing the legendary performance…