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.
Toyota Mirai fuel-cell powered RC car

Toyota shows mini RC Mirai


Toyota has revealed what is believed to be the UK’s first hydrogen-powered radio-controlled (RC) car.
Volvo collaborates with fashion label 3.1 Phillip Lim on eco-friendly weekend bag

Volvo collaborates on luxury weekend bag


Volvo has teamed up with New York-based fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim to produce a limited-edition weekend bag.
Williams Racing commits to become climate positive by 2030

Williams F1 announces climate goals


Williams Racing has unveiled its plan to become a 'climate positive' racing team by 2030, setting out a five-pillar sustainability strategy.
Smart motorway roadworks speed limit to increase from 50mph to 60mph

WWF: Public wants 60mph motorway speed limits


Lowering the motorway speed limit to 60mph is among the measures that would be supported by the public in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Does Prince Charles' Aston Martin DB6 really run on 'cheese and wine'?

Prince's 'cheese and wine' Aston: the truth


The heir to the throne created headlines with his alternatively fuelled DB6. We look at the details.
Alejandro Agag at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with Extreme E car

Extreme E coming to Dorset


The finale of the 2021 season of Extreme E will take place in the UK this December.

Best and worst EV charging spots in UK


Electric car and van drivers in Coventry have access to most public chargers per vehicle in the UK, according to a new study.
EU will not achieve electric car charging targets at current rate, auditor warns

Demand for electric cars soars


Car sales website Auto Trader has reported a “huge spike” in demand for electric cars in recent days.
Insulate Britain protestors could be jailed for future M25 protests after new court injunction

Insulate Britain protestors could be jailed


A court injunction has been granted to National Highways against activists from Insulate Britain.
Arrests following fifth M25 protest by Insulate Britain to block the motorway

More arrests in ongoing M25 protests


Police have arrested 23 protestors from the environmental group Insulate Britain following a protest that blocked part of the M25.
Royal Mail tests EVs

Royal Mail trials new EVs


Royal Mail is to begin trialling new electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries in residential areas in an effort to reduce its carbon emissions.