London city night scene, Blackwall tunnel

PM to relax ban on petrol and diesel cars


It has been reported that Rishi Sunak is looking to postpone the 2030 and 2035 deadlines for the end of the sale of petrol and diesel cars.
Onto EV subscription service

Electric leasing firm enter administration


Onto the electric vehicle leasing company has been placed into administration as it had run out of cash.
Mini invests £600 million in British factories in Oxford and Swindon in preparation for all-electric future

Electric Minis will be built in Oxford


Mini has confirmed that its factory in Cowley near Oxford will continue to build electric Minis thanks to a massive investment.
Volkswagen Golf R

Electric Golf R due 2028, hints VW chief


Days after Volkswagen confirmed a GTI version of the ID.2 with the ID. GTI concept, the company’s CEO says ‘iconic’ nameplates will continue.
Seat range

Seat to stop making cars, confirms CEO


The chairman of Spanish manufacturer Seat has confirmed that the company will no longer produce cars.
2018 Jaguar I-Pace review

Jaguar to axe I-Pace in 2025 shake-up


The electric Jaguar I-Pace won’t have a role in the company’s future beyond 2025.
Vauxhall aims to help local authorities provide on-street charging with information and funding

Vauxhall to boost electric car on-street charging


Vauxhall is working to help give councils “a better understanding” of the need for on-street charging in the UK.
New 2018 Volvo V60 estate review by carwow for Sunday Times Driving

Volvo becomes an SUV-only brand


Volvo has confirmed that it will no longer sell saloon and estate cars in the UK.
Jaguar I-Pace and Land Rover Defender

JLR's parent, Tata to build gigafactory in UK


Tata has confirmed a £4 billion factory will be built near Bridgewater, creating 4,000 direct new jobs.
Aston Martin teases new 2025 electric car developed in conjunction with Lucid

Aston Martin to work with Lucid Motors on EVs


Aston Martin will partner with Lucid to create its future electric models.
West Midlands Gigafactory

UK gigafactory could recruit from KitKat


West Midlands Gigafactory is widening its search to the food industry to find staff to fill the specialist roles at its manufacturing plant.
Iain Duncan-Smith China car production

Car market fixed by ‘brutal’ China, says IDS


China has manipulated the car market and EVs give the “brutal” country more of an advantage, say former Conservative Party leader.