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Electrogenic announces drop-in EV conversion kit for working Land Rovers

New 'drop-in' EV conversion kit for Defenders

The Oxfordshire-based classic EV conversion company, Electrogenic, has announced a new “drop in” kit for converting classic Land Rovers.
Published 21 June 2022
Thames Valley Police seize McLaren 720S for no insurance

Uninsured McLaren seized, driver charging battery

Thames Valley Police in Berkshire stopped and seized an uninsured McLaren 720S supercar over the weekend, despite the owner’s protests.
Published 20 June 2022
CMPG police car

Driver caught doing 105mph with child in car

A driver was branded "completely irresponsible" after being caught travelling at 105mph on a motorway with a child in the car.
Published 20 June 2022
Milivié 1 is a modernised VW Beetle restomod

Milivié 1 is a Beetle restomod costing €570,000

A new German automotive start-up, Milivié, has revealed details of a thoroughly modernised Volkswagen Beetle restomod.
Published 20 June 2022
2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 guide

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the biggest events on the UK’s motoring calendar and this year runs across the weekend of June 23-26.
Published 17 June 2022
Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari Capital Markets Day 2022

Ferrari confirms EV plans but continues ICE

Ferrari will continue to produce its pure-combustion engines beyond 2030 but will ramp up the share of electric models to 80%.
Published 17 June 2022
Digital number plates in UK

Digital number plates gain popularity in USA

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency says there are no plans to permit digital number plates for cars in the UK, despite US popularity.
Published 15 June 2022
Volkswagen to launch 2,400 electric vehicle chargers in the UK

Plug-in car grant axed

The government has announced that the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) is to be scrapped with immediate effect.
Published 14 June 2022
James May to host virtual pub quiz tomorrow evening

James May has an e-scooter

James May has been breaking the law by riding his electric scooter on the road, on footpaths and in cycle lanes.
Published 14 June 2022
Experts worry of inflated petrol prices over lockdown

CMA to investigate petrol prices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been ordered to begin an immediate investigation into petrol pricing.
Published 14 June 2022
Lewis Hamilton at the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Bad back won't stop Hamilton from racing

Lewis Hamilton has said he won't miss this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix despite excruciating back pain caused by his car in Azerbaijan.
Published 13 June 2022
2023 BMW M Hybrid V8

BMW now has a Le Mans prototype for Daytona 24

BMW has revealed the M Hybrid V8, a prototype endurance racing car that will see it contest the GTP prototype class in next year’s IMSA series.
Published 09 June 2022