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Audi may replace R8 and TT with pure-electric equivalents

Audi R8 and TT could be reborn as pure-electric

A review of Audi’s lineup could spell the end of the current iterations of the R8 supercar and TT sports car.
Published 04 August 2020
Mitsubishi will not bring any new models to the UK

Mitsubishi ends new models for the UK

Mitsubishi has confirmed that it will not bring any new models to the UK as it focuses on more profitable markets including Asia.
Published 29 July 2020
Gulf Oil returns to F1 with McLaren

McLaren F1 cars get legendary Gulf Oil colours

The logo of Gulf Oil, an iconic image in motor sport, is returning to the track — on McLaren’s F1 cars.
Published 28 July 2020
Fuel duty revenue plummets during lockdown

Fuel duty revenue plummets during lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown left a gaping £2.4bn hole in the treasury’s income from fuel duty in April and May, compared with last year.
Published 28 July 2020
Tesla makes first full year of profit

Tesla makes first full year profit

Electric car maker Tesla has turned a profit for the fourth quarter in a row, completing its first full year of profit since it was founded.
Published 23 July 2020
German motorists can lease Renault Zoe for free

German motorists 'can lease Renault Zoe for free'

German motorists are able to lease an electric car for two years for free, thanks to a generous government grant.
Published 20 July 2020
Lotus boss Phil Popham interview with Will Dron: Evija hypercar back on track as company expands after lockdown - Evija hypercar

Lotus boss: Evija hypercar back on track

Lotus CEO Phil Popham talks about how his company has weathered lockdown, its electric future, the Evija hypercar and SUVs.
Published 17 July 2020
New car registrations down 35% in June

Diesel car sales down as electric sales surge

Nearly 250,000 private car sales have been lost because of the coronavirus pandemic, as the registrations of new cars fell 34.9% in June.
Published 06 July 2020
BMW could offer heated seats and cruise control on subscription

BMW could offer heated seats on subscription

BMW is exploring the idea of subscription-based vehicle options such as heated seats, cruise control and sports suspension.
Published 03 July 2020
Tesla is the world’s most valuable car company

Tesla is the world’s most valuable car company

Tesla is officially the most valuable car manufacturer in the world after its market value overtook that of Toyota.
Published 02 July 2020
Rumoured scrappage scheme will not go ahead

Car scrappage scheme rejected by ministers

A scrappage scheme expected by many to be announced this month has been rejected by ministers.
Published 02 July 2020
McLaren suing creditors as it faces insolvency

McLaren 'suing creditors as it faces insolvency'

Further details of McLaren’s urgent financial issues are emerging, with reports saying that the British marque is suing its creditors.
Published 24 June 2020