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Thursday, 16 October 2025 11:49

The UK’s first restaurant in a car is set to throw open its doors to diners as Hyundai announces the launch of Backseat Bites – a one-of-a-kind experience landing as 93% of Brits say they’re hungry...

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Sunday, 12 October 2025 19:50

The Supervisory Board of SEAT and CUPRA, chaired by Thomas Schäfer - Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Brand Group Core, and CEO of the Volkswagen brand - has appointed Markus...

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Wednesday, 08 October 2025 13:11

The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Ratings have awarded the Mercedes-Benz Actros (4x2 Tractor Unit) and Actros (6x2 Rigid) the highest 5-star rating, reflecting Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ commitment...

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Sunday, 05 October 2025 23:20

KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is pleased to announce the appointments of Jonathan La Porte and Richard Clarke as Dealer Commercial Managers to further strengthen the brand’s sales operations...

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Wednesday, 01 October 2025 21:35

That legacy lives on in a company with more than 120 years of history, embodied today in models such as the Hispano Suiza Carmen, Carmen Boulogne, and Carmen Sagrera—examples of how tradition and...

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Saturday, 27 September 2025 12:08

Hyundai is introducing ‘Rest Drives’, a new initiative offering 24-hour test drives of the KONA Electric, created with families in mind.

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Wednesday, 24 September 2025 16:33

Just days after officially announcing her candidacy for the FIA Presidency, Swiss racing driver and entrepreneur Laura Villars, 28, has launched the next key phase of her campaign: she is...

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Friday, 19 September 2025 11:07

Nissan have announced leadership changes in its AMIEO region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania), in support of the Re:Nissan recovery plan.

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Sunday, 14 September 2025 16:21

Q by Aston Martin, the ultra-luxury performance marque’s bespoke service, celebrates a momentous anniversary of Volante – an iconic name signifying convertible Aston Martin grand tourers for over...

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Monday, 01 September 2025 20:06

CHERY, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has officially launched in the UK, with a landmark event in London unveiling its full line-up of SUVs for British customers.

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Friday, 29 August 2025 16:42

For more than 20 years, Škoda has been a trusted partner to the UK’s emergency services, supplying dependable, high-performance vehicles that keep pace with the toughest demands on the road.

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Tuesday, 19 August 2025 15:39

Goodwood is delighted to announce that the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will take place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026.

Motors

Thursday, 14 August 2025 15:55

Jaecoo UK has confirmed full UK pricing and specifications for the Jaecoo E5, the brand’s first all-electric model for the UK market.

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Tuesday, 12 August 2025 19:58

Kia has rationalised the line-ups for the Picanto and XCeed, two of its most popular internal combustion engine (ICE) models, to simplify the overall buying experience for customers. Similar to the...

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Sunday, 10 August 2025 21:25

Garagisti & Co. have just unveiled the GP1, an all-new, fully analogue hypercar powered by a naturally aspirated V12 and built around a carbon monocoque.

Motors

Friday, 08 August 2025 11:34

The first of the Batur Convertibles has been created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house bespoke and special projects division.

Three become two: the BMW XM portfolio is sharpening its focus, now offering just two models.

The BMW XM Label range-topper (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 33.7 kWh/100 km and 2.3 l/100 km; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 12.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 53 g/km; CO2 class with discharged battery/combined: G/B; maximum electric range 76 km)* is now the only model to come with an electrified V8 engine. The BMW XM 50e (WLTP combined (EnVKV): energy consumption 32.0 kWh/100 km and 1.6 l/100 km; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 11.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 37 g/km; CO2 class with discharged battery/combined: G/B; maximum electric range 80–86 km)*, featuring an electrified six-cylinder engine, remains available unchanged.

The BMW XM Label combines stupendous power and an advanced drive concept. Its M HYBRID system consists of a V8 with a peak output of 430 kW/585 hp and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission delivering up to 145 kW/197 hp.

With a system output of 550 kW/748 hp and a combined torque of 1,000 Nm, the BMW XM Label is the most powerful BMW M production model ever. It takes just 3.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The optional M Driver’s Package increases this limit to 290 km/h.

With its exhilarating performance and uncompromisingly extravagant design, the BMW XM Label enjoys maximum exclusivity in the luxury segment. The most powerful BMW of all time sets new standards with its extrovert design while demonstrating why BMW M stands for “The Ultimate Driving Machine”.

This is a view shared by world-famous British musician, techno and house DJ Carl Cox. In a joint project with BMW M, he has woven the sounds of the BMW XM – such as the powerful bass of the V8, the Welcome chime and the pop of the bonnet closing – into an aural celebration (Link).

The result underscores Carl Cox’s passion for BMW M automobiles and is just as unique, extrovert and confident as the BMW XM itself. The BMW XM Label now offers additional options for customising the exterior and interior.

Newly available, for example, is the optional BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic exterior colour, which highlights the model’s unique character. The BMW M kidney grille complete with accent line can be ordered in high-gloss Black.

A new Welcome Light Animation makes the BMW XM Label look particularly impressive after dark. Standard equipment for the BMW XM Label in Europe now includes 22-inch light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 922 M Bicolour with mixed-size tyres.

They replace the previous 21-inch wheels. A new option comes in the shape of the 23-inch M light alloy wheels style 1096 M in Black.

BMW Individual Night Blue Merino Leather with exclusive elements is available as a new option, for a particularly extravagant interior ambience. Other new colour combinations for the interior of the BMW XM Label include BMW Individual Black Merino leather with exclusive elements and Vintage Coffee Brown interior surfaces as well as BMW Individual Silverstone Merino leather with Black interior surfaces.

The high-quality comfort cushions matching the colour of the seat surfaces now come as standard for all BMW Individual leather merino upholstery. The charging rate of the BMW XM Label increases as well: the M HYBRID system’s Combined Charging Unit now enables AC charging at up to 11 kW.

The upgraded BMW XM Label will be unveiled on 14 June 2025 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. BMW M Motorsport will be competing on the legendary French circuit with the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC).

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2024, the BMW Group sold 2.45 million passenger cars and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. Profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was €11.0 billion, and revenue €142.4 billion.

As at 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action.

Sustainability is a key element of BMW Group’s corporate strategy covering supply chains and production of all products until they reach the end of their use phases. The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, energy consumption and range are for vehicles as offered on the German market.

All data are based on the new WLTP test cycle. Energy consumption and emissions data refer to the German Passenger Car Energy Labelling Regulation (EnVKV).