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The Audi A5 Gets Smarter for 2026: New Trims, AI Integration and a Built-In Dashcam
Audi · 9 August 2026

The Audi A5 Gets Smarter for 2026: New Trims, AI Integration and a Built-In Dashcam

Audi has updated the A5 for 2026 with new Black Edition and Vorsprung trims, ChatGPT-powered AI assistance, and a built-in 4K dashcam for UK buyers.

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The 2026 BMW M3 CS Touring Is the First CS Estate in BMW History
BMW · 9 August 2026

The 2026 BMW M3 CS Touring Is the First CS Estate in BMW History

BMW has fitted its M3 Touring with CS treatment for the first time ever, producing 551PS, weighing 15kg less, and hitting 62mph in 3.5 seconds.

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The 2026 Volvo EX30 Gets More Range, V2L Capability and a Smarter Interface
Volvo · 9 August 2026

The 2026 Volvo EX30 Gets More Range, V2L Capability and a Smarter Interface

Volvo's compact electric car gains up to 310 miles of WLTP range, vehicle-to-load capability, a redesigned interface and a £2,005 price cut for 2026.

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Maserati MCPura Cielo 2026: The MC20 Gets a New Name and a New Attitude
Maserati · 8 August 2026

Maserati MCPura Cielo 2026: The MC20 Gets a New Name and a New Attitude

Maserati has refreshed its MC20 supercar and given it a new name for 2026: the MCPura. We look at what has changed on the Cielo open-top variant and what it means for the brand.

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The Audi RS e-tron GT Performance Is Now the Most Powerful Audi Ever Made
Audi · 7 August 2026

The Audi RS e-tron GT Performance Is Now the Most Powerful Audi Ever Made

The updated 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance delivers 912hp and 0-60 in 2.4 seconds, making it the most powerful production car Audi has ever built, while charging at 320kW.

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The 2027 Audi RS6 Gets a PHEV Powertrain and Returns as a Saloon for the First Time Since 2010
Audi · 6 August 2026

The 2027 Audi RS6 Gets a PHEV Powertrain and Returns as a Saloon for the First Time Since 2010

The next Audi RS6 arrives in 2027 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, an expected output of around 730 horsepower, and a saloon body style alongside the Avant for the first time since the C6 generation.

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The Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima: The End of the V8 Era
Maserati · 5 August 2026

The Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima: The End of the V8 Era

The Ghibli 334 Ultima is the last Maserati V8 ever built and the world's fastest four-door production car. With only 206 made, this is where a celebrated era ends.

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The 2026 Volvo S90 Gets a Facelift, but the UK Will Not See It
Volvo · 4 August 2026

The 2026 Volvo S90 Gets a Facelift, but the UK Will Not See It

Volvo has revealed a facelifted S90 for 2026, but confirmed it will not go on sale in the UK. Here is what the update brings and what comes next for British buyers.

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The 2027 BMW 3 Series Is BMW's Biggest Redesign in a Generation. Here Is What Has Changed.
BMW · 3 August 2026

The 2027 BMW 3 Series Is BMW's Biggest Redesign in a Generation. Here Is What Has Changed.

BMW's 2027 3 Series (codenamed G50) is a ground-up redesign on a new platform, with Neue Klasse styling, a new M350 performance variant, and no manual gearbox for the first time ever.

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Audi Q6 e-tron: The Electric SUV That Changes the Conversation
Audi · 6 July 2026

Audi Q6 e-tron: The Electric SUV That Changes the Conversation

Up to 395 miles of range, 270kW DC charging and a 5-star NCAP score, the Audi Q6 e-tron is the electric premium SUV that properly raises the bar.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé: The Four-Door Fastback That Gets Everything Right
BMW · 6 July 2026

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé: The Four-Door Fastback That Gets Everything Right

The refreshed BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé proves you don't have to choose between coupé style and executive practicality, and the M440i mild-hybrid makes a compelling case for petrol.

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Five Unmissable Road Trips from Bristol, Best Enjoyed in a Luxury Car
News · 6 July 2026

Five Unmissable Road Trips from Bristol, Best Enjoyed in a Luxury Car

Bristol puts you within reach of some of Britain's finest driving roads. Here are five routes worth doing properly, in a car that matches the scenery.

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How Much Does Luxury Car Hire Cost in Bristol? The 2026 Guide
News · 2 July 2026

How Much Does Luxury Car Hire Cost in Bristol? The 2026 Guide

Daily rates, deposits, delivery and insurance, everything that makes up the real cost of hiring a luxury car in Bristol, with actual prices.

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Self-Drive vs Chauffeur Hire: Which Should You Choose?
News · 2 July 2026

Self-Drive vs Chauffeur Hire: Which Should You Choose?

Drive it yourself or be driven? A plain-English comparison of self-drive and chauffeur hire, and which suits each occasion.

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The 2026 Audi RS5 PHEV: A Historic First for the RS Badge
Audi · 28 June 2026

The 2026 Audi RS5 PHEV: A Historic First for the RS Badge

Audi's new RS5 breaks with thirty years of RS tradition by adopting a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, delivering 639PS and electric range alongside its twin-turbo V6.

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BMW Updates the 5 Series and Pushes the M5 to 708bhp
BMW · 28 June 2026

BMW Updates the 5 Series and Pushes the M5 to 708bhp

BMW's mid-life update gives the 5 Series Neue Klasse-influenced styling and a larger screen, while the M5 climbs to 708bhp as a PHEV with a Touring option.

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Maserati Refreshes Three Models with MCPura-Inspired Design
Maserati · 28 June 2026

Maserati Refreshes Three Models with MCPura-Inspired Design

The GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Grecale all gain a bolder face drawn from Maserati's MCPura hypercar, with the Trofeo climbing to 582bhp.

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The New Range Rover Velar Goes Electric in 2026
Range Rover · 28 June 2026

The New Range Rover Velar Goes Electric in 2026

JLR's all-new electric Velar launches on an 800-volt platform this year, making it the brand's most road-focused Range Rover yet.

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Volvo EX60: Class-Leading 503-Mile Range Arrives in UK This September
Volvo · 28 June 2026

Volvo EX60: Class-Leading 503-Mile Range Arrives in UK This September

Volvo's new EX60 promises a class-leading 503-mile WLTP range, 370kW charging and UK pricing from £56,850 when it arrives in September 2026.

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Range Rover Goes Electric: What the 2026 Range Rover Electric Means
Range Rover · 2 June 2026

Range Rover Goes Electric: What the 2026 Range Rover Electric Means

Land Rover's flagship EV finally arrives this year, around 300 miles of range and 542hp, wrapped in the classic Range Rover silhouette.

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BMW's Neue Klasse Era: the New i3, iX3 and a Record Launch Year
BMW · 22 May 2026

BMW's Neue Klasse Era: the New i3, iX3 and a Record Launch Year

BMW is rolling out around 40 new models by 2027, led by an all-new i3 saloon and the next-generation iX3.

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The All-New Audi Q3 Headlines Audi's Biggest Product Wave Yet
Audi · 10 May 2026

The All-New Audi Q3 Headlines Audi's Biggest Product Wave Yet

Audi is in the middle of the largest product launch in its history, and the third-generation Q3 is just the start.

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