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Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as payment

Hertz deal not signed, says Musk

Tesla’s stock price has fallen sharply in response to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk saying that a contract with Hertz is not complete.
Published 03 November 2021
ZipCharge reveals portable EV charger

ZipCharge launches portable EV charger

British start-up ZipCharge has launched a new portable charger for electric vehicles at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.
Published 03 November 2021
Prototype of the new-generation 2023 Mini Electric

Next Mini Hatch teased, electric plans revealed

Mini has outlined its medium-term brand strategy with electrification and new crossover models both high on the agenda.
Published 02 November 2021
rivian is looking at building a uk factory

Rivian targets $53 billion IPO

Electric car maker Rivian could be set for a $53 billion valuation when it makes its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Published 02 November 2021
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

Donate to end hunger, UN tells Musk

Elon Musk has offered to sell $6 billion (£4.4 billion) of Tesla stock if the UN can demonstrate how the sum might end world hunger.
Published 02 November 2021
Cosworth V12 engine for GMA

Cosworth pauses planned IPO

Engineering firm Cosworth has halted plans for a £100 million stock market listing in light of the global semiconductor shortage.
Published 01 November 2021
Budget 2021 rules for cars and drivers

Budget 2021: What’s in it for motorists?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak today unveiled his 2021 budget and there’s not a lot in it to specifically concern motorists, thankfully.
Published 27 October 2021
Sunday Times Driving picks the 10 best electric cars

Tesla now valued over $1 trillion

Tesla’s market value has exceeded the $1 trillion (£723.6 billion) mark following an order from car rental firm Hertz for 100,000 vehicles.
Published 26 October 2021
Experts worry of inflated petrol prices over lockdown

Petrol is at its most costly in almost a decade

The average price of petrol has hit a record high of 142.94p per litre, breaking the previous record which has stood since April 2012.
Published 25 October 2021
Petrol stations in UK warn of fuel supply issues as lorry driver shortage bites

Petrol shortage: Fuel sales fall

The petrol shortage crisis appears to be over with fuel sales fallen by two thirds and filling station tank levels returned to normal levels.
Published 22 October 2021
A Pod Point home charger

Pod Point prepares for IPO

Pod Point, Britain’s largest provider of electric vehicle home charging kits, is preparing for a stock market flotation.
Published 19 October 2021
Ford to invest £230m in Halewood plant

Ford to invest £230 million in Halewood

Ford is to invest £230 million into its Halewood plant as part of a plan to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) power units on the Merseyside site.
Published 18 October 2021