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First electric Rolls-Royce will be a completely new model called Silent Shadow

Rolls accused of stealing configurator software

Rolls-Royce is fighting a legal claim that it stole trade secrets related to the software behind its online vehicle configurator technology.
Published 20 September 2022
Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul

Mercedes unveils its longest-range electric lorry

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its longest-range lorry so far, the eActros LongHaul, with a 600kWh battery a range of up to 310 miles.
Published 20 September 2022
Osprey EV charging

Osprey hikes fees to £1 per kWh

Osprey has announced an enormous hike in the cost to use its rapid chargers, becoming the first operator to increase prices to £1 per kWh.
Published 15 September 2022
Vauxhall GSe badge

Vauxhall launches performance EV sub-brand

Vauxhall has announced the launch of a new electric performance car sub-brand, dubbed 'GSe', ahead of going all-electric from 2028.
Published 13 September 2022
Volvo XC40 Recharge P8

Housebuilders lobbied against home EV chargers

Some of the UK’s largest construction companies privately lobbied the government against new EV charger rules.
Published 12 September 2022
Porsche F1

Porsche won't be entering F1 with Red Bull

Porsche and the Red Bull Racing team have confirmed that they have ended talks on the possibility of a partnership for 2026.
Published 09 September 2022
Austin J40 pedal car

Austin name lives again

The Austin brand name is set to appear again on a new car — albeit a very small one.
Published 08 September 2022
Audi confirms that it will enter F1 in 2026

Audi confirms 2026 F1 entry

Audi has formally confirmed that it will enter Formula One from 2026 developing its own power unit in-house.
Published 26 August 2022
Wrecked Mini Countryman

Wrecked cars sold without history of damage

Used cars that have been involved in heavy crashes are being repaired and sold to unsuspecting customers with no mention of their history.
Published 14 August 2022
Protesters gather outside Tesla Factory

Elon Musk has sold billions in Tesla shares

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk this week sold $6.9 billion (£5.7 billion) worth of shares in the electric car company. Here's why.
Published 12 August 2022
BP delivery

BP reports £6.9bn quarterly profits

Oil giant BP has reported almost £7bn in quarterly profits in the three months to June, but has ruled out any price cuts.
Published 03 August 2022
Tesla Model Y interior RHD

Tesla to charge for connectivity after 8 years

Tesla is to begin charging for its Standard Connectivity service, reversing an older policy that saw new car buyers receive it free for life.
Published 27 July 2022