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Interview: electric shock for Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

Interview: Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

“The future is so much more exciting than the past. If I was back in my first big Porsche job, I think I would be beyond excited."
Published 01 February 2019
Electric cars could have cost parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024

Electric cars to cost same as petrol ones by 2024

According to analysis by the advisory firm Deloitte, pure-electric cars should have price parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024.
Published 22 January 2019

Volkswagen and Ford to build vans together

As a result of this new partnership, Ford and Volkswagen will work together on releasing new vans and pick-up trucks as early as 2022.
Published 18 January 2019

DAF Trucks' delivers first electric lorry

DAF Trucks has begun putting its new pure-electric lorry to the test, as a short range delivery vehicle for a Dutch supermarket chain.
Published 04 January 2019
Carlos Ghosn arrested and fired by Nissan

Nissan to fire chairman for "serious misconduct"

Nissan is expected to fire its chairman Carlos Ghosn, after an internal investigation found the figure guilty of "serious misconduct".
Published 19 November 2018
Self-steering systems to shut down after one minute if drivers take hands off the wheel

This brand was voted top for self-driving safety

As all the industry gears up for a potential autonomous revolution, it appears one brand stands out for perceived safety.
Published 15 November 2018
Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence to the controversial taxi firm.

Black cab drivers stall Uber's licence renewal

Uber’s future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence.
Published 06 November 2018

More DAB radio stations available for motorists

Drivers will now have access to more digital radio stations than ever, with a DAB expansion set to benefit up to 4m people.
Published 30 October 2018
Philip Hammond Budget 2018 information for car drivers: road tax, fuel duty, pothole repairs, electric cars

Budget 2018: Hammond outlines motoring plans

Chancellor Phillip Hammond has outlined his latest Budget and there is some good news for motorists.
Published 29 October 2018

Tesla makes £240m profit from Model 3 sales surge

Thanks to extremely strong Model 3 demand, the infamously cash-burning car maker Tesla has posted its largest-ever quarterly profit of £241m.
Published 27 October 2018
Flying cars set to be certified by European regulators

Flying cars could be approved to fly in EU

Flying cars could soon be certified in the European Union, if new "special condition" rules by the European aviation regulator are approved.
Published 23 October 2018
Zipcar boss says ‘petty arguments’ by councils are delaying electric car infrastructure

Zipcar: ‘Petty' arguments delaying charging points

The boss of Zipcar believes “petty" arguments within London authorities are delaying vital electric vehicle infrastructure.
Published 23 October 2018