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Daily Record
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We put the spotlight on all-new Mazda CX-5 and Kia EV6 GT
Mazda claims the third-generation CX-5 is crafted to adapt to modern life and will build on the success of its predecessor. In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John puts the spotlight on the all-new Mazda CX-5, which will go on sale in the UK next summer, and the blistering Kia EV6 GT. Next year will be huge for Mazda UK with the new all-electric 6e arriving quickly followed in the summer by the all-new CX-5 SUV, which was revealed this week. The new Mazda CX-5 is a bold evolution of its best-selling SUV and features a refined design, intuitive technology, and an optimised 2.5-litre petrol engine. Mazda claims the third-generation CX-5 is crafted to adapt to modern life and will build on the success of its predecessor. It retains the iconic shape of the current model while advancing Mazda's Kodo - Soul of Motion design language and integrating the latest Skyactiv technology - first introduced with the original CX-5 back in 2012. The new 12.9- or 15.6-inch centre display delivers smartphone-style interaction with customisable menus. For the first time in a Mazda, the all-new CX-5 with Google built-in makes every day driving easier. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and streamlined steering wheel controls help ensure essential information is delivered clearly. Higher grades also include a 12-speaker Bose sound system. Evolved under the design concept of 'Wearable Gear', the latest iteration presents a sportier, more confident form, suited to both urban and adventurous driving. New proportions and the extended wheelbase enhance road presence, stability and interior and boot space, increasing overall practicality for daily use. Designed for family life, the all-new CX-5 now has an additional 61 litres of boot space, wider-opening rear doors and a 40:20:40 split-folding bench for extra versatility. The cabin offers a clean, spacious and calming environment crafted with refined materials. A simplified layout that wraps around the entire front contributes to a driver-focused yet family-friendly atmosphere. Key features include a new centre console with enhanced storage and - on higher trims - a panoramic sunroof that emphasises openness. Ambient lighting on the front door trims, exclusive to the range-topping Homura grade, adds to the cabin's refined and tranquil environment. The all-new CX-5 is offered in four grades - Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line, and Homura - each with distinct interior finishes and equipment. Interior options include black or tan leather (Homura) and a two-tone black-and-white artificial leather and suede-like finish (Exclusive-Line). Underneath the bonnet, the all-new CX-5 is powered by a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G 141ps petrol engine, paired with 24V Mazda M Hybrid technology with a brake-by-wire system, replacing the previous 2.0-litre base unit. This engine delivers confident performance with improved torque for quicker response, seamless acceleration, and better driving comfort. Producing 141ps (104 kW) and 238 Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive variant accelerates from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds. Available in FWD and AWD, the all-new CX-5 benefits from chassis and suspension updates, providing enhanced ride comfort and road handling. With a towing capacity of up to 2000 kg, the latest CX-5 is more capable than ever - ready to keep up with active, on-the-go lifestyles. Equipped with a comprehensive suite of updated ADAS features, the all-new CX-5 targets a Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating. Jeremy Thomson, managing director, Mazda Motors UK, said: "The Mazda CX-5 is an incredibly important car in Mazda's history and I'm excited for the third-generation model to join Mazda's SUV line-up next year. "From the launch of the original first-generation car in 2012, the CX-5 has been a hugely popular choice for UK SUV buyers who have loved its style, quality and driver engagement, and having recently surpassed 100,000 sales in the UK, it's clear this ever-popular SUV has seen amazing customer loyalty and satisfaction." He added: "It's incredible to look back and consider just how much the UK market has changed since the CX-5's launch in 2012. "The huge increase in the popularity of SUVs means that today the CX-5 sits alongside the 2025 Mazda CX-60, all-new Mazda CX-80 and the smaller Mazda CX-30 in our line-up, but it was the success of the award-winning CX-5 that established Mazda as a maker of genuinely sporty SUVs, which deliver class leading quality and high levels of standard equipment." Also unveiling a new vehicle is KIA, who is proving that you can make electric vehicles exciting with the latest GT version of its EV6 model. Priced from £59,985 it delivers near supercar performance in a practical package. The EV6 has a 0 to 62mph acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds with an astonishing top speed of 161mph possible. I did not get anywhere near the claimed 279 mile range, mainly because of the hot weather and having to use the air-con at full blast, and partly because it was tempting to use the loud pedal. The EV6 GT has improved battery performance and is powered by a new 84kWh battery pack that is 8.5 per cent bigger than the previous generation EV6 GT battery. It is powered by an all-wheel drive, dual-motor drivetrain, making the GT is capable of producing up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque - an increase of 64bhp and 30Nm over its predecessor. Along with neon green brake callipers front and rear, neon green piping throughout the interior, and a neon green 'GT' button on the steering wheel, the new model boasts various premium and performance-focused improvements including Virtual Gear Shift technology, simulating a six-speed paddle-operated transmission. I was not a fan of the neon green inside the cabin and found the stripe at the top of the steering wheel particularly annoying as it was always in my eye line. The gear shift technology is a first for Kia and when activated, provides drivers with new visual, audible and tactile cues to make the car more engaging. The model also features an enhanced GT Mode, a dedicated drive mode activated using the neon green button on the steering wheel which sharpens up steering responses. GT Mode also changes the theme of the 12.3-inch driver display screen, with more neon green details and a new font for the speed and range readouts. Kia says the new EV6 GT can be recharged to 80 per cent capacity in just 18 minutes from a fast charger. Inside, the previous glossy piano black materials have been replaced with a brushed metal-effect finish, reducing the accumulation of fingerprint smudges throughout the cabin and the car is fitted with electrically powered front bucket seats. The car is covered by Kia's seven-year 100,000 mile warranty with the motors and battery pack covered for eight years. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Little-known UK driving law that changed in 2022 still catches out millions & breaking it could land you HUGE fine
RULE BREAKER Little-known UK driving law that changed in 2022 still catches out millions & breaking it could land you HUGE fine Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CHANGE to the Highway Code that came into effect some three years ago is still catching out millions of drivers. Worse still, breaking this newish rule could result in hefty penalties - including up to nine points on a driving licence and, in extreme cases, a £5,000 fine. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Millions of drivers are still unaware of a Highway Code rule introduced in 2022 – breaking it could cost up to £5,000 in fines Credit: Getty 3 Many drivers remain unaware of the Highway Code tweak that makes every junction a pedestrian crossing Credit: Getty 3 Breaking the rule could evem land you with nine points on your driving license Credit: Getty In early 2022, the Highway Code was tweaked and saw motorists forced to give priority to pedestrians waiting to cross at junctions, not just those already crossing. This means that every junction with a pavement is effectively a pedestrian crossing. But it seems many drivers remain unaware of this rule and often ignore waiting pedestrians - which, in turn, leaves them at risk of being charged with careless driving if an accident occurs. Indeed, the maximum penalty for careless driving is nine points on a driving licence and an eye-watering £5,000 fine. Careless driving not only carries the punishment of points and a fine, it's very likely a driver's insurance premium will go up as a result Gerry Bucke, Adrian Flux Gerry Bucke, general manager of specialist motor insurance brokers Adrian Flux, told Sun Motors: 'We all know that there is a huge percentage of drivers on the road who have passed their theory test and never looked at the Highway Code since. 'We know that there are a lot of people that are not going to be aware of subtle changes to the wording of driving laws so to them this still feels like a secret pedestrian rule. 'The fact it was introduced in January 2022 will be of little comfort to them should they be charged for breaking it. 'Careless driving not only carries the punishment of points and a fine, it's very likely a driver's insurance premium will go up as a result. 'We all need to make sure we're doing our bit to better educate drivers and, of course, help provide a safer environment for both pedestrians and drivers.' For those caught breaking the rule, they'll most likely be slapped with a fixed penalty notice - which carries a £100 on-the-spot fine and the potential of three penalty points. EV6 Kia EV6 GT is a ridiculously fast SUV that even boils your kettle - but can it beat £158k Porsche 911 in drag race The updated Highway Code, part of eight changes that came into effect in January, 2022, states 'other traffic should give way' to pedestrians 'when people are crossing or waiting to cross at a junction' and 'if people have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road'. Of course, motorists must also give way to 'people on a zebra crossing and people walking and cycling on a parallel crossing'. BLISSFULLY UNAWARE For many, the change to the rules really did seem to pass them by. Online discussions on places like X or Reddit reveal wide-reaching confusion and frustration around the rule. Some drivers have pointed out that the term "should" in the Highway Code's wording has created ambiguity - compared to the more definitive "must." As Bucke highlighted, many drivers are seemingly unaware of these changes because they haven't revisited the Highway Code since passing their theory tests. He also warns that careless driving offences could lead to increased insurance premiums.
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Little-known UK driving law that changed in 2022 still catches out millions & breaking it could land you HUGE fine
A CHANGE to the Highway Code that came into effect some three years ago is still catching out millions of drivers. Worse still, breaking this newish rule could result in hefty penalties - including up to nine points on a driving licence and, in extreme cases, a £5,000 fine. 3 Millions of drivers are still unaware of a Highway Code rule introduced in 2022 – breaking it could cost up to £5,000 in fines Credit: Getty 3 Many drivers remain unaware of the Highway Code tweak that makes every junction a pedestrian crossing Credit: Getty 3 Breaking the rule could evem land you with nine points on your driving license Credit: Getty In early 2022, the Highway Code was tweaked and saw motorists forced to give priority to pedestrians waiting to cross at junctions, not just those already crossing. This means that every junction with a pavement is effectively a pedestrian crossing. But it seems many drivers remain unaware of this rule and often ignore waiting pedestrians - which, in turn, leaves them at risk of being charged with careless driving if an accident occurs. Indeed, the maximum penalty for careless driving is nine points on a driving licence and an eye-watering £5,000 fine. Read more Motors News Careless driving not only carries the punishment of points and a fine, it's very likely a driver's insurance premium will go up as a result Gerry Bucke, Adrian Flux Gerry Bucke, general manager of specialist motor insurance brokers Adrian Flux, told Sun Motors: 'We all know that there is a huge percentage of drivers on the road who have passed their theory test and never looked at the Highway Code since. 'We know that there are a lot of people that are not going to be aware of subtle changes to the wording of driving laws so to them this still feels like a secret pedestrian rule. 'The fact it was introduced in January 2022 will be of little comfort to them should they be charged for breaking it. 'Careless driving not only carries the punishment of points and a fine, it's very likely a driver's insurance premium will go up as a result. Most read in Motors 'We all need to make sure we're doing our bit to better educate drivers and, of course, help provide a safer environment for both pedestrians and drivers.' For those caught breaking the rule, they'll most likely be slapped with a fixed penalty notice - which carries a £100 on-the-spot fine and the potential of three penalty points. EV6 Kia EV6 GT is a ridiculously fast SUV that even boils your kettle - but can it beat £158k Porsche 911 in drag race The updated Highway Code, part of eight changes that came into effect in January, 2022, states 'other traffic should give way' to pedestrians 'when people are crossing or waiting to cross at a junction' and 'if people have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road'. Of course, motorists must also give way to 'people on a zebra crossing and people walking and cycling on a parallel crossing'. BLISSFULLY UNAWARE For many, the change to the rules really did seem to pass them by. Online discussions on places like X or Reddit reveal wide-reaching confusion and frustration around the rule. Some drivers have pointed out that the term "should" in the Highway Code's wording has created ambiguity - compared to the more definitive "must." As Bucke highlighted, many drivers are seemingly unaware of these changes because they haven't revisited the Highway Code since passing their theory tests. He also warns that careless driving offences could lead to increased insurance premiums.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Kia EV6 GT is a ridiculously fast SUV that even boils your kettle – but can it beat a £158k Porsche 911 in a drag race?
The EV6 GT is actually £2,690 cheaper than it was previously KNOCKED FOR EV6 Kia EV6 GT is a ridiculously fast SUV that even boils your kettle – but can it beat a £158k Porsche 911 in a drag race? YOU join us at Santa Pod drag strip for a little 'run what ya brung' showdown. That's Sully in his box-fresh Golf R. 5 The new Kia G6 took on a Golf R and a Porsche 911 GT3 5 The newly-updated EV6 GT is faster than before 5 The EV6 GT smoked the others, doing 11.165 seconds and 124mph on the iconic Santa Pod gantry Credit: Ian Roman Nosh with his dreamy 911 GT3 Touring. Nice cars. Very nice cars. Except I'm going to smoke them in a Kia. Then make a cup of tea with it afterwards. Don't get me wrong, the Golf R is a lovely bit of kit. Nailed-on future classic. Sully's got 333 horses to play with and sticky four-wheel drive to go round significant corners at considerable speeds. But we're doing a quarter-mile drag race here, buddy. Eat my rubber. What can I say about Nosh's Porker? Dang. Inside Kia's refreshed Sportage including comfy cabin, punchy new looks and driving mode young families will love The noise — 510 horses, manual gearbox, red lines at 9,000rpm. No rear wing. Absolute weapon. Just stay away from those concrete barriers, eh, Noshy lad. They look hungry. Right, let's hit you with some times. The Golf R's quickest run was 12.5 seconds, reaching 110mph. The 911 edged it with 12.2 seconds and 119mph. Then it was my turn in Kia's EV6 GT. When electric cars accelerate — even the cheaper ones — they leave your head buried in the back of the headrest. This one, with 641 horses and 770Nm of torques, scrambles your eggs. Needless to say, we blitzed the £158k Porker by more than a second, flashing up 11.165 seconds and 124mph on the iconic Santa Pod gantry. Wallop. 5 The EV6 GT is faster than before, goes further, and recharges quicker Credit: Ian Roman With more road in front of us, like an unrestricted autobahn, we could have kept on pushing to a very un-Kia-like 161mph. New virtual gearshift technology adds simulated gear changes and fake engine sounds if you want them. Otherwise just pin it to win it. My new friend Nosh, an architect from Manchester, was clearly impressed. He said: 'It's amazing isn't it, ridiculously fast. "Eventually, when we have to, I'll probably get one. 'But I'm going to enjoy a manual gearshift and loud engines for as long as I can.' Fair play. He's owned some tasty motors over the years including a Ferrari 430 Scuderia and Porsche 930 Turbo 'Widowmaker'. Right, back on topic. Not only is the newly-updated EV6 GT faster than before, it goes further, recharges more quickerly — like 18 minutes — and the cabin's been given some love too. OUT goes the glossy piano black, replaced by less smudgy brushed plastic. IN comes lots of cool neon-green detailing. The twin-screen dash carries all the latest tech. You can use the car's power supply to boil a kettle or inflate an air bed on festival weekends. Last observation. Price. EV6 GT is actually £2,690 cheaper than before at £59,985. For a better car. Kia is going to take some catching at this rate. Key facts: KIA EV6 GT Price: £59,985 Battery: 84kWh Power: 641hp 0-62mph: 3.5 secs Top speed: 161mph Range: 279 miles Charging: 18 mins Drag time: 11.2 secs 5 The EV6 GT is £2,690 cheaper than before at £59,985 Credit: Ian Roman Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Car and Driver
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Tested: 2025 Kia EV6 GT Pits In for a Few Upgrades
Corporate cousins Hyundai and Kia don't always march in lockstep, but we figured it was only a matter of time before the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's performance upgrades found their way to the Kia EV6 GT. And so, just two years after the EV6 GT's debut, Kia's hot rod gets a major horsepower bump and a mode that simulates an internal-combustion engine and a paddle-shifted automatic transmission. One of those changes is more fun than the other. In the Ioniq 5 N, the internal-combustion emulation mode is clearly aping an Elantra N, exhaust crackles and all. Kia, having no current equivalent gas-powered performance car, could have created a Stinger mode, but that's not what you'll experience when you activate its Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) function. The soundtrack seems to be "internal combustion as composed by Daft Punk" rather than any particular car, and the virtual transmission is a six-speed automatic. Even a K5 GT has an eight-speed transmission, so we're not sure which car Kia is evoking—maybe a 2017 Soul? The redline on this imaginary engine is a stirring 6500 rpm, so activating VGS accurately re-creates the feeling of slamming into a rev limiter every other second. First gear—okay, "first gear"—is good for 33 mph, which the GT hits in 1.4 seconds, so you'd better have quick hands on those paddle shifters. A better solution entirely might be a Cosworth V-12 mode plus the long-legged gear ratios from a 2006 Corvette Z06. If we're gonna pretend, let's pretend big. View Exterior Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver HIGHS: Even quicker than before, upsized battery, NACS-charging compatibility. The EV6 GT is much more convincing in its role as itself: an everyday family EV that's capable of stupendous feats of performance. Last year's car made 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque, and the 2025 update raises those numbers to 641 horses and 568 pound-feet in GT mode (normal mode offers 601 horsepower). If you just bought a 2024 EV6 GT, don't feel too bad about it, because the 2025 model's extra 65 horsepower won't make any difference in your highway merges. The two cars are in a dead heat to 70 mph (3.9 seconds), and the run from 50 to 70 mph is an identical 2.1 seconds. But beyond 70 mph, the 2025 EV6 GT starts to pull ahead, covering the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at 125 mph versus 11.4 seconds at 120 mph. Hang in there till 150 mph and the 2025 car arrives in 19.3 seconds, 3.7 seconds ahead of its predecessor. That difference alone would have moved the EV6 GT up two spots in our 0-to-150-to-0 contest, ahead of the Toyota GR Supra 3.0 and the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Nice company for a 4906-pound four-door. View Exterior Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver The GT's triple-digit acceleration, while impressive, is less relevant than the feeling of solidity and precision that it delivers at any speed. From the moment the tires start rolling, you can tell that this machine was created by people who understand performance cars, whatever the source of propulsion. The seats are firm but not brutally so, the steering quick and nicely weighted. Adaptive dampers allow the EV6 GT's ride to relax or firm up if you're hunting the 0.90-g lateral-acceleration limit. Even the scattered neon-green interior accents provide a subtle psychological cue that this car can boogie. There's a bit of a skunkworks vibe to the EV6 GT, and in fact, the GT is the only EV6 that's built in Korea rather than Georgia. Which is cool, but that also means that the GT is the only EV6 that doesn't qualify for the $7500 federal EV tax credit. Boo. LOWS: It's not 641 hp all the time, fake redline is only 6500 rpm, the only EV6 model ineligible for a tax credit. View Interior Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver Other than the added power and VGS mode, the 2025 EV6 GT gets the same updates as the more moderate trims: a light front- and rear-end styling refresh, a new steering wheel, and, most important, a battery upsized from 77 to 84 kWh. Range is still not great—an EPA-rated 231 miles—but at least the EV6's 800-volt architecture makes for speedy charges. And the charge port itself now embraces the North American Charge Standard (NACS), so feel free to Kia-fy those Tesla Superchargers. Given that the EV6 GT debuted for 2023, the Ioniq 5 N for 2024, and the uprated EV6 GT for 2025, we're detecting a pattern. Your move, Hyundai. View Interior Photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver VERDICT: Why let Hyundai have all the fun? Specifications Specifications 2025 Kia EV6 GT Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $65,275/$65,970 Options: Yacht Blue Matte paint, $695 POWERTRAIN Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC Rear Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC Combined Power: 641 hp Combined Torque: 568 lb-ft Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 84 kWh Onboard Charger: 10.9 kW Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 240 kW Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink Brakes, F/R: 15.0-in vented disc/14.2-in vented disc Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 SUV 255/40R-21 102Y Sound Comfort DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 114.2 in Length: 184.8 in Width: 74.4 in Height: 60.8 in Passenger Volume, F/R: 52/48 ft3 Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 48/24 ft3 Curb Weight: 4906 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 3.2 sec 100 mph: 6.9 sec 1/4-Mile: 11.2 sec @ 125 mph 130 mph: 12.4 sec 150 mph: 19.3 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.4 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 1.8 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.1 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 166 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 163 ft Braking, 100–0 mph: 331 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.90 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY AND CHARGING Observed: 77 MPGe EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 83/87/79 MPGe Range: 231 mi C/D TESTING EXPLAINED Reviewed by Ezra Dyer Senior Editor Ezra Dyer is a Car and Driver senior editor and columnist. He's now based in North Carolina but still remembers how to turn right. He owns a 2009 GEM e4 and once drove 206 mph. Those facts are mutually exclusive.
