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7 01, 2026

2025 UK NEW CAR MARKET ENDS ON A POSITIVE. Short new car news.

By | January 7th, 2026|car news|0 Comments

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the new car market continued to grow in 2025. For the first time since the pandemic, a total of 2,020,520 new cars were registered last year resulting in a 3.5% rise. December's registrations rose by 3.9% to 146,249 new car [...]

5 01, 2026

KIA SOLD OVER 3.13 MILLION VEHICLES WORLDWIDE. Short new car news.

By | January 5th, 2026|car news|0 Comments

Kia sold 3,135,803 vehicles globally, which is a 2% increase compared with the same period last year. The Sportage was the best selling model, selling 569,688 units across the world. Kia is targeting global sales of 3,350.000 units for 2026.  To be fair, this doesn't surprise me. Kia is currently a brand that I [...]

4 01, 2026

VOLKSWAGEN ID POLO LOOKING TO ITS PAST FOR ITS FUTURE. Short new car news.

By | January 4th, 2026|car news|0 Comments

Volkswagen has just unveiled its new ID Polo and its new instrumentation. The reason why I'm doing this quick post is because I think its's quite significant that they have taken on the views of their customers and have now incorporated more physical buttons. Something I am really looking forward to experiencing in real [...]

8 12, 2025

50 YEARS OF THE AUDI 5 CYLINDER ENGINE. Short new car news.

By | December 8th, 2025|car news|0 Comments

50 years ago…in 1976, Audi launched their first 5 cylinder petrol engine in the Audi 100. I do remember this engine well because I was a young kid whose father owned a very under powered Vauxhall Viva in the early 1980’s. A couple of my dad’s mates owned Audi 100 5 cylinders and because [...]

7 12, 2025

IN THE SPRIT OF THE LOTUS ESPRIT. THE ENCOR SERIES 1.

By | December 7th, 2025|car news|0 Comments

It's been 50 years since the original Lotus Esprit S1 concept was shown 1975 Paris Motor Show. Encor has unveiled its Series 1, essentially a modern carbon-fibre reimaging of the original Lotus Esprit S1. It features a rebuilt 3.5 litre twin-turbo V8 engine that produces around 400 bhp and 350Ib ft of torque, with [...]

3 12, 2025

MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS CABRIOLET TESTING PROGRAM BEGINS. Short new car news.

By | December 3rd, 2025|car news|0 Comments

Mercedes-Benz is teasing us with pictures of its new G-Class cabriolet prototypes completing its first test miles in Austria. More details about this special edition to follow. Previous Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon news. https://webloganycar.co.uk/all-electric-mercedes-benz-580-eq-short-new-car-news/ https://youtube.com/shorts/oQlK8dhJFTM

27 11, 2025

QUICK DRIVE REVIEW OF THE NEW MG IM5. New car video review

By | November 27th, 2025|reviews|0 Comments

In this video, I get behind the wheel of the new all-electric MG IM5.  MG's executive premium car. Quick spec: Price £44,995.00 100 kWh battery 407 PS power 500 Nm of torque 4.9 seconds 0 to 62 mph Up to 441 mile range on a full charge 17 minutes charging time 350kW charger 10% [...]

17 11, 2025

MITSUBISHI IS COMING BACK TO THE UK MARKET. Short new car news.

By | November 17th, 2025|car news|0 Comments

Mitsubishi Motors is planning to introduce new vehicles to the UK market from summer 2026. Frank Krol, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe, said: Our upcoming models represent the very best of Mitsubishi Motors’ core technologies in performance, four-wheel drive, and much more. We look forward to a successful introduction in the UK [...]

13 11, 2025

OCTOBER 2025 UK NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS. Short new car news.

By | November 13th, 2025|car news|0 Comments

October 2025 new car registrations remain stable according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 144,948 new cars were registered in October, representing a 0.5% increase. EVs continuing their growth with battery electric vehicles registrations rising by 23.6%.  The Ford Puma tops the charts. September [...]

14 10, 2025

2025 NEW MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS. Quick video review.

By | October 14th, 2025|car news, reviews|0 Comments

Check out this quick drive review video of the new Mini John Cooper Works. Long live the hot hatch! Prices start from around £33,000.00 Previous Mini blogs https://webloganycar.co.uk/mini-cooper-s-convertible-car-review/ https://webloganycar.co.uk/austin-mini-1275-gt-sells-at-the-classic-car-auctions-used-car-auction-watch/