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// Revealed: 2022 Audi RS 3 breaks cover with 299kw five cylinder

One of the longest-toothed hot hatches on the market, the Audi RS 3, has finally been given an update.

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// Toyota reveals new Aqua with all-wheel drive and bi-directional charging

Toyota has revealed the new Aqua/Prius C, coming with all-wheel drive, bi-directional charging and self-parking.

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// Big mouth, big performance: new Porsche Macan debuts

Porsche’s stupendously popular Macan performance crossover has been given an overhaul for 2022, bringing more power and tech to one of the marque’s best-selling vehicles.

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// An electric Mercedes G-wagen? EV off-roader rumoured

Mercedes-Benz hasn’t mucked around when it comes to electric cars. It was quick to issue the EQC, which has since been followed by the EQA and EQS.

// Secondhand experiences slow month

The roaring secondhand market took a statistical dive in June – likely down to a huge month last year.

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// LDV’s new G10+ van already a local hit

LDV has announced a new variant of its G10 commercial van — the G10+ — packing a new powertrain, more refinement, and added features.

// Two complaints not upheld re National party advert on Clean Car package

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has not upheld two complaints relating to a National Party advertisement criticising the Labour Government’s Clean Car package.

// Clean Car mayhem on prices

If you are an importer, do you wish now that you’d stocked up on EVs and PHEVs prior to June 13?

// Demand beating supply in bike market

It appears the bike market is suffering the same strains as the new car trade – with supply the issue rather than demand.

// Battery health hits tribunal again

Russell v Harwood Cars.com Limited In July 2019, the purchasers acquired their first electric vehicle from the trader, saying they relied on the trader’s advice in choosing their vehicle.

// Enterprise boss slams clean car plans

“It’s hard to guess how the market will react because the clean car discount is a poorly designed and executed policy” – Chris Stephenson

// Course targets specialised skills

Industry training provider aims to attract those in the automotive machining business along with fresh talent.

// Wild pigs produce as much CO2 as 1.1 million cars, study finds

Two of the biggest targets in the push to lower the world’s CO2 emissions are motoring and agriculture.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).