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Maserati has teamed up with Mattel Inc’s Barbie to unleash an ultra limited edition Maserati Grecale SUV. Unveiled as one of the 2022 Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts at the luxury retailer’s holiday launch event in Los Angeles, the special Grecale is a work of art designed under the Trident’s Fuoriserie …

The winter months are one of the most challenging times for cars and they are far more likely to let you down than at any other time of year. Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist has come up with five top tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free …

Hyundai has opened “the world’s first car-powered hotel”, offering the most unique off-grid experience of 2022. Situated in Essex, Hotel Hyundai is centred around a luxury cabin and set across three key areas: The guest suite A high-end luxury cabin by Colemans Farm, the room offers everything guests can expect …

Swedish EV maker Polestar has unveiled its first SUV – a car which is expected to turbo-charge the brand’s sales. Priced from £79,900, it was also be the first Polestar to be produced on two continents – Chengdu, China and Ridgeville, South Carolina. Polestar 3 will compete with other electric …

A supercharged BMW-engined 1963 Ford Anglia created by a former estate agent has won the UK round of a competition to find a real-life enthusiast-owned car to turn into a die-cast toy model. Judges Helen Stanley, Ian Callum, Jonny Smith and  Hot Wheels Legends Tour host Alex Kersten choose ‘The …

In the same week that the most extreme version of the A110 R road car was revealed, Alpine has announced a new special edition created with F1 legend Fernando Alonso. Only 32 examples of the exclusive performance model will be made, matching the two-time champ’s number of Grand Prix wins. …

The latest version of the Kia Niro has been named the best new car on sale by leading car buying advice website Carbuyer.co.uk. The Niro, which is available with a choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully-electric powertrains, scooped no fewer than three of the 18 categories on offer. Carbuyer’s …

Tool theft has soared in the last 12 months with more than a third of van drivers falling victim – up from a quarter the year before, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The average value of equipment stored per van stands at £2,500, which means UK tradespeople …

New research claims that more than three-quarters of motorists aged 18-34 have delayed key vehicle checks to save money. As drivers battle the cost of living crisis, data commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, also shows almost a third (28%) of younger drivers have held …

Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is advising drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common, as their breeding season gets underway. The coming weeks (the breeding season lasts until early November) mean deer are more mobile than usual, bringing them onto roads and increasing the risk …