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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
Ford in F1 - Stewart Grand Prix

Ford's F1 return: Red Bull tie-up confirmed

Ford has announced that it will re-enter Formula One from 2026 in a partnership with Red Bull Racing.
Published 03 February 2023
Skoda Enyaq vRS iV drifting on ice duirng the Guinness World Record

Watch: Skoda sets 4.6-mile ice-drifting records

Skoda has claimed two new Guinness World Records for ice-drifting using its Enyaq vRS iV electric car.
Published 03 February 2023
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Bollinger sues Munro in copyright case

The American electric automotive start-up Bollinger Motors has launched a court case against the Scottish 4x4-maker Munro Vehicles.
Published 02 February 2023
Michael Freilich's Chevrolet Captiva features a revolving number plate

Belgian MP fits revolving number plates

A Belgian MP has had his car fitted with a set of James Bond-style revolving number plates in an attempt to avoid public abuse.
Published 01 February 2023
London ULEZ roll-out sees polluting car numbers fall by a quarter

London car scrappage scheme announced ahead of ULE

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced details of a new £110m scrappage scheme.
Published 31 January 2023
MG ZS electric car review

Used EVs need subsidies for middle class buyers

The government must subsidise the purchase of used electric vehicles by middle-income households in order to meet its climate ambitions.
Published 31 January 2023
BHS urges motorists to slow down and give horses space

Horse deaths rise despite Highway Code changes

Deaths and injuries among horses and riders on British roads are continuing to rise, says the British Horse Society (BHS).
Published 30 January 2023
Audi activesphere concept

Audi pick-up concept uses VR headsets

Audi has taken the covers off a new coupé-roofed concept vehicle that can double as a pickup.
Published 26 January 2023