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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
Polestar 5 patent render

Polestar 5 design leaked

The design of the 2024 Polestar 5 electric car has been revealed ahead of the car’s launch as part of a series of patent renders.
Published 08 June 2022
Sony Vision-S 02 car

Sony and Honda may launch EV firm

The chairperson of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida, has said that an electric vehicle joint venture with Honda may be launched as an independent company.
Published 08 June 2022
Cupra UrbenRebel

Cupra announces three new models by 2025

Spanish car maker Cupra has revealed its plans for three new cars that it will launch over the next three years.
Published 07 June 2022
Mercedes faces court action over "defeat devices"

Mercedes recalls one million cars

Mercedes-Benz has issued a global recall for almost one million vehicles, to fix faulty brakes.
Published 06 June 2022
Indy 500 win reflects early promise shown by Marcus Ericsson in Formula BMW

Indy 500 win reflects Ericsson's early promise

Having won the 2022 Indy 500 — the pinnacle of American motorsport events — Ericsson has finally proven his worth, not to mention mettle.
Published 04 June 2022
DeLorean Alpha5 electric car

Great Scott! DeLorean is back

The brand made famous in the Back to the Future film franchise has unveiled its new gullwing coupé, the Alpha5.
Published 02 June 2022