Hyundai recalls 82,000 electric vehicles after reports of fires

Hyundai recalls 82,000 electric vehicles


Hyundai has revealed that it will recall up to 82,000 electric vehicles and replace their batteries, after reports of fires emerged.
Eight hundred jobs in jeopardy at Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port

Eight hundred jobs in jeopardy at Vauxhall factory


Eight hundred jobs could be lost at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory as the company is decides whether or not to close the plant.
Uber drivers entitled to minimum wage and holiday pay, rules UK Supreme Court

Uber drivers entitled to minimum wage


The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that ride-hailing taxi firm Uber must classify its drivers as “workers”, rather than “self-employed”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.