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Forecasts Show That EVs And Hybrids Will Account For Almost All New Car Sales In Norway By April 2022

While the battle to electrify transport continues to baffle some nations, Norway is set to be one of the first countries where hybrids and EVs will account for all new car sales. In fact, it could happen as soon as April next year, well before Norway’s official target for ending petrol and diesel car sales in 2025. A combination of strong tax incentives and excellent charging infrastructure is attributed.

Driven: Porsche 911 GT3 Is Once Again A Driver’s Delight, Only Better

Any 911 GT3 is sure to offer a drive to remember, but with the outgoing 991.2-generation GT3 being so great, could the 992 do any better? That’s precisely what our own Chris Chilton found out when he sampled the GT3 both on the road and on track. Some people get all the luck, eh?

What Was The Best-Looking Car With Pop-Up Headlights Ever Made?

When to comes to distinctive design elements, not a lot comes close to the enduring charm of the pop-up headlight array. They may be far from aerodynamic, but boy did they make for some beautiful designs. So we open the floor to our readers to weigh in on the question: which pop-up creation was best?

Cupra’s Small EV To Cost €5k More Than Volkswagen’s Own Model

With three small EVs on the horizon from the VW Group, it’s been reported that the Cupra version of the city car will cost the most — by some margin too. Cupra’s rendition, previewed by the Cupra UrbanRebel Concept, will start at around €25,000. Its Volkswagen sibling will start at €20,000, while the Skoda variant may still be cheaper.

2023 Peugeot 208 PSE: Here’s What We Know About The Electric French Hot Hatch

The independent Illustration above is what we think a Peugeot 208 PSE hot hatch would look like. What else do we know? Well, it’ll be an EV — the first time a PSE badge features on an electric car. It might be launched in time for the 2023 model year and go against competition from MINI and Alpine.

Driven: Does The VW Golf GTi Clubsport 45 Do Justice To The Iconic Hot Hatch’s Anniversary?

It’s been 45 years of the Golf GTi, and that’s all the excuse VW needed to roll out a special edition of the genre-defining hot hatch. Based on the front-wheel-drive Clubsport, do the added stickers, extra 54 hp, and quicker 0-60 mph time add up to make a future classic? We drive one to find out.

You Can Drift The Tesla Model S Plaid But The Yoke Makes It Difficult

Remember the guy who tried to drive his Model S under 7 feet of water? Well, he’s back, and this time with a more conventional, if equally compelling mission: to drift the Model S Plaid. And while it’s easy to use all 1020 hp to get the rear-end to break loose, the fact that the Plaid has a yoke instead of a conventional steering wheel means that holding a slide is somewhat problematic. Who knew?

What Else Is Making The News?

Reporter With Apt Name The Highlight Of UK Fuel Crisis

While a shortage of lorry drivers continues to leave motorists in the UK without fuel, social media users leaped into action when the BBC sent their reporter Phil McCann to a petrol station to report on matters.

Lando Norris Denied Maiden Victory In Thrilling Last Laps Of Russian GP

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Lando Norris was denied victory in a dramatic final few laps of the Russian GP as rainfall descended. Having qualified pole and having regained the lead after falling to second at the start, Norris was less than five laps away from victory. But a sudden downpour in which he elected not to pit saw him spin and lose the lead to Hamilton, who picked up his 100th win.