Subscribe to The Times
Home > News > Business

Business

New higher grade biofuel risks damaging hundreds of thousands of cars

Fuel duty cut is 'drop in the ocean' for motorists

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a 5p per litre cut to fuel duty as part of an effort to combat the spiralling cost of living.
Published 23 March 2022
Fuel duty will be frozen for ninth consecutive year

Sunak may cut fuel duty after petrol price soars

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce a 5p reduction in fuel duty tomorrow in an effort to cushion the impact of spiralling prices
Published 21 March 2022
Ford pure-electric passenger cars plan by 2024

Ford announces nine pure-electric models by 2024

Ford has announced that it will launch seven new electric vehicles in Europe by 2024 including all-electric versions of its Puma and Transit.
Published 14 March 2022
Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

Aston signs Britishvolt battery agreement

Aston Martin has entered an agreement with the Northumberland-based battery maker Britishvolt to collaborate on future battery technology develop
Published 07 March 2022
Car production line

Car industry responds to Ukraine crisis

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions has created yet more disruption for a car industry.
Published 02 March 2022

Extreme H series coming in 2024

Extreme H, a companion series to the all-electric Extreme E off-road racing championship, will launch in 2024 using hydrogen fuel cells in place
Published 24 February 2022
Lotus 131

Lotus Technology plans stock float

Lotus is planning to float its electric vehicle division - Lotus Technology - on the stock market in an initial public offering (IPO).
Published 22 February 2022
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

Aston Martin to continue making V12s

Aston Martin will continue producing its V12 combustion engine until 2026 or 2027, while also pursuing electrification, according to the CEO.
Published 22 February 2022
Classics converted to electric power by Lunaz

Electric classic car conversion industry booming

Conversions of classic cars to electric power have become so popular that customers of one specialist will have to wait 48 months for delivery.
Published 17 February 2022
Motor Awards 2019: Best Adventure Car of the Year — vote now!

Audi UK axes A4 and A6 allroad

Audi has halted sales of its A4 allroad and A6 allroad estates in the UK due to sluggish sales.
Published 16 February 2022
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

'Fun police' blamed in Tesla farting car recall

Tesla is recalling some 579,000 vehicles after an American safety organisation ruled that the cars’ “Boombox” function may endanger pedestrians.
Published 14 February 2022
Rolls-Royce redesigns Spirit of Ecstasy mascot for the electric car age

Spirit of Ecstasy redesigned for electric age

Published 06 February 2022