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Volkswagen ID.4 sets 35,770-mile record

VW ID.4 sets 35,770-mile record

A Volkswagen ID.4 has broken the world record for the 'longest continuous journey by an electric vehicle (non-solar) in a single country'.
Published 20 October 2021
Toyota Mirai fuel-cell powered RC car

Toyota shows mini RC Mirai

Toyota has revealed what is believed to be the UK’s first hydrogen-powered radio-controlled (RC) car.
Published 19 October 2021
A Pod Point home charger

Pod Point prepares for IPO

Pod Point, Britain’s largest provider of electric vehicle home charging kits, is preparing for a stock market flotation.
Published 19 October 2021
Beaulieu unveils new Bond exhibition for No Time To Die

Bond comes to Beaulieu museum

A new exhibition has opened at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, to mark the release of the latest James Bond film.
Published 18 October 2021
Honda refuses to confirm electric HR-V for UK

Honda refuses to confirm electric HR-V for UK

Honda has unveiled a new pure-electric version of its HR-V for China, but Honda UK refused to confirm if it is destined for Britain.
Published 18 October 2021
Ford to invest £230m in Halewood plant

Ford to invest £230 million in Halewood

Ford is to invest £230 million into its Halewood plant as part of a plan to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) power units on the Merseyside site.
Published 18 October 2021
2021 Porsche Taycan

Electric Porsche Taycan outsells 911

The electric Porsche Taycan has outsold Porsche’s flagship petrol-powered 911 sports car so far this year, according to new figures.
Published 15 October 2021
Volvo collaborates with fashion label 3.1 Phillip Lim on eco-friendly weekend bag

Volvo collaborates on luxury weekend bag

Volvo has teamed up with New York-based fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim to produce a limited-edition weekend bag.
Published 15 October 2021
Tesla Model Y goes on sale in UK, priced from £54,990

Tesla Model Y goes on sale in UK from £54,990

The Tesla Model Y has gone on sale on the electric vehicle maker’s UK website, with customers able to order their cars from 8am this morning.
Published 15 October 2021
The current Lada Niva, in production until 2023

The Lada Niva still lives

The Lada Niva 4x4 was first launched in 1977, and not only is it still in production, but UK buyers can have one brand new.
Published 14 October 2021
Ford Focus facelifted for 2022

Ford Focus refreshed for 2022

Ford has updated its mid-sized Focus model for 2022 with a revised front end, changed interior and an upgraded infotainment system.
Published 14 October 2021
The presenter team for the new series of Fifth Gear

Fifth Gear gets electric car reboot

The motoring series Fifth Gear is set to return to television, rebranded as Fifth Gear Recharged and now with a focus on electric cars.
Published 14 October 2021