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Ford announces electrification of European lineup

Every new Ford in Europe to be electric by 2030

Every new car Ford sells in Europe will be "zero-emissions capable" by 2026 and pure-electric by 2030, the company has announced.
Published 18 February 2021
Electric Range Rover announced as one of six electric Land Rovers by 2026

Jaguar Land Rover goes pure-electric

An electric Range Rover has been announced as part of a new plan to offer battery-powered versions of all Land Rover models by 2030.
Published 15 February 2021
Amazon's Rivian delivery vans roll out in L.A.

Amazon's Rivian delivery vans roll out in L.A.

Electric delivery vans made by American start-up Rivian have hit the road for online marketplace Amazon.
Published 11 February 2021
Jeep pulls Super Bowl ad after Springsteen drink driving charge

Springsteen ad pulled after drink driving charge

Jeep has pulled its Super Bowl ad after it was revealed that its star, musician Bruce Springsteen, was charged with drink driving last November.
Published 11 February 2021
Coronavirus: Demand for used diesel cars has surged during pandemic

Car buyers turn to used diesels during coronavirus

Demand for used diesel cars surged by a quarter during 2020 as people sought an economical alternative to public transport, new data suggests.
Published 04 February 2021
Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 as it prepares 12-model electric car assault over four years

Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 electric car

Hyundai has released teaser images of its forthcoming Ioniq 5 pure-electric car, which will spearhead a new range of more than 12 battery electri
Published 01 February 2021
Bloodhound LSR land speed record project up for sale

Bloodhound Land Speed Record project up for sale

The Bloodhound Land Speed Record project is seeking a new owner in a last-ditch attempt to save the 800mph endeavour.
Published 25 January 2021
2020's best-selling car colours revealed

2020's best-selling car colours revealed

For the third year in a row, grey has proved to be the most popular new car colour in the UK.
Published 15 January 2021
Renault to launch reincarnation of iconic 5 hatchback

Renault to launch reincarnation of iconic 5

Renault will launch a new, all-electric version of the iconic 5 hatchback as part of a new "Renaulution" strategy.
Published 15 January 2021
AA driving instructors suffering ‘anxiety and debt’ over franchise payments during lockdown

AA instructors rebel over coronavirus payments

AA driving instructors are threatening to cancel direct debits after after it insisted they would need to defer payments
Published 13 January 2021
Brazilian Ford workers protest factory closures

Brazilian Ford workers protest factory closures

Ford workers in Brazil have gathered at the gates of a manufacturing plant to protest the car maker's decision to end its Brazilian production.
Published 12 January 2021
Has Elon Musk named his child X Æ A-12?

Elon Musk becomes world's richest person

Tesla Motors and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has become the world's richest person after his net worth exceeded $185bn (£136bn).
Published 07 January 2021