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Mini Cooper SE Convertible

Electric Mini Convertible revealed

Mini has surprised the motoring world by announcing a production version of the electric Mini Convertible concept it unveiled last July.
Published 14 February 2023
Ford to invest £230m in Halewood plant

Ford to axe 1,300 jobs in UK

Ford has announced that it is to axe some 1,300 jobs in the UK — one fifth of its British workforce — over the next two years.
Published 14 February 2023
Ram Premature Electrification advert at Super Bowl LVII

Watch: The best car ads of Super Bowl LVII

In 2023 only three car manufacturer were represented during the Super Bowl LVII advert breaks. But there were still a few crackers in there.
Published 13 February 2023
Jeremy Clarkson Lotus Emira review

Clarkson: Lotus Emira is 'pretty special'

The Lotus Emira is “pretty special” and represents surprisingly good value for such an accomplished sports car — so says Jeremy Clarkson.
Published 12 February 2023

Best executive cars for £400-600/month

With the majority of new cars in the UK being bought on finance, luxurious, well-equipped models have never been within easier reach for buyers.
Published 11 February 2023
Britishvolt

Recharge: The firm that may save Britishvolt

Fresh hope has emerged for the future of a “gigafactory” in Northumberland following the announcement earlier this week.
Published 09 February 2023
Google Bard AI will give car-buying advice and suggest electric car charging locations

Google's AI could give car-buying advice

Google Bard could potentially be used to offer car-buying and EV road-trip advice, say its developers.
Published 09 February 2023
Lunaz unveils 1961 Bentley Continental EV

Lunaz reveals 'rarest classic EV conversion ever'

The Silverstone-based classic car electrification specialist, Lunaz, has unveiled what it describes as “the rarest classic car converted."
Published 09 February 2023
Sir Michael Caine’s first car, a 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, heads to auction

Michael Caine’s first car heads to auction

A Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow formerly owned by the actor Michael Caine and with a fascinating history attached is set to go to auction.
Published 08 February 2023
Rivian manufacturing

Car industry faces massive emissions overshoot

The car industry will spend its entire carbon emissions budget by 2032 and overshoot it by some 75% by 2050 unless it takes drastic action.
Published 08 February 2023
Nissan's Sunderland plant has produced more Leaf EVs than eighties Bluebirds

Uncertain future for Nissan's UK factory

The future of the UK’s largest car plant could be in doubt unless the government takes steps to reduce energy costs and more.
Published 07 February 2023
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

Fuel price transparency could end inflated costs

British motorists could soon be shown national average fuel prices at every petrol station.
Published 06 February 2023