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Updated Polestar 2 for 2023

Polestar 2 gets more range, faster charging

A raft of updates have been revealed for the Polestar 2 saloon, endowing it with more range and performance as well as faster charging.
Published 24 January 2023
9 in 10 drivers affected by potholes last year

Pothole crisis to worsen

Budget cuts, freezing weather and sanctions on Russia are among the factors contributing to the ongoing pothole crisis in the UK.
Published 23 January 2023
Vincent Cobée, Citroen CEO

Citroën boss explains how to make affordable EVs

The car industry needs to do four things if it’s to make affordable electric cars for the masses, according to Citroën CEO Vincent Cobée.
Published 23 January 2023
Rishi Sunak

PM could face fine for no seatbelt

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, could be facing a £100 fine having been filmed in the back of a moving vehicle without wearing his seatbelt.
Published 20 January 2023
Guide to the new MOT test changes, including tougher diesel emissions limits

Electric car batteries to inspected in MOT update

The MOT vehicle safety inspection is in line for a significant set of updates in light of the increase in hybrid and electric vehicles in the UK.
Published 19 January 2023
Britishvolt

Britishvolt enters administration

The former CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Andy Palmer, has warned that the UK needs to ramp up electric vehicle battery production.
Published 19 January 2023
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate

Aston DBS 770 Ultimate: most powerful

Aston Martin has unveiled a final run-out version of its DBS grand tourer that, with 759bhp on tap, is the company’s most powerful ever.
Published 18 January 2023
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Chevrolet reveals hybrid Corvette

American car-maker Chevrolet has unveiled a new 655bhp version of its flagship Corvette sports car, and in a first for the legendary model it com
Published 17 January 2023

£16m pledged for smart charging

The government has announced a £16m investment in the field of “smart” bi-directional electric vehicle charging.
Published 17 January 2023
SIx reasons why the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the choice of leaders (sponsored)

Best cars to buy in 2023

It would appear that 2023 will prove to be a better year for car buyers than 2022 was.
Published 17 January 2023
Hyundai crab driving system

Watch: Hyundai solves parallel parking

Hyundai has unveiled a fully-functional demonstration prototype of its “e-Corner” system, simplifying parking.
Published 13 January 2023
Michael Matheson, Holyrood

Holyrood blames typo for petrol ban delay stories

The Scottish government’s planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 has not been pushed back to 2032.
Published 12 January 2023