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2022 Volkswagen ID.5

Volkswagen ID.5 to take on Tesla Model Y

Volkswagen has taken the covers off its new ID.5 electric SUV-coupé, which features sleeker styling and upgraded technology.
Published 03 November 2021
ZipCharge reveals portable EV charger

ZipCharge launches portable EV charger

British start-up ZipCharge has launched a new portable charger for electric vehicles at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.
Published 03 November 2021
Prototype of the new-generation 2023 Mini Electric

Next Mini Hatch teased, electric plans revealed

Mini has outlined its medium-term brand strategy with electrification and new crossover models both high on the agenda.
Published 02 November 2021
rivian is looking at building a uk factory

Rivian targets $53 billion IPO

Electric car maker Rivian could be set for a $53 billion valuation when it makes its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Published 02 November 2021
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

Donate to end hunger, UN tells Musk

Elon Musk has offered to sell $6 billion (£4.4 billion) of Tesla stock if the UN can demonstrate how the sum might end world hunger.
Published 02 November 2021
2022 Audi A8

Audi reveals updated A8 with tons of tech

Audi has revealed an updated version of its flagship A8 luxury saloon featuring a mild styling refresh, upgraded tech and more.
Published 02 November 2021
Watch Vesco Tesla-powered electric streamliner record 335mph American speed record at Bonneville

Watch electric streamliner break speed record

An electric vehicle nicknamed “Little Giant”, run by Team Vesco 444 reVolt Systems, has taken the new national electric vehicle speed record.
Published 01 November 2021
Cosworth V12 engine for GMA

Cosworth pauses planned IPO

Engineering firm Cosworth has halted plans for a £100 million stock market listing in light of the global semiconductor shortage.
Published 01 November 2021
Government considering 'alcolocks' to curb drink-driving offences

Spain could introduce alcohol interlocks

Spain legislators are discussing a road-safety proposal which could see alcohol interlocks introduced on buses and lorries from next year.
Published 29 October 2021
Toyota has revealed its first battery-electric model, the bZ4X SUV

Toyota is going electric with the bZ4X SUV

The Toyota bZ4X is the first part of a whole range of “beyond zero” bZ electric vehicles.
Published 29 October 2021
HGVs

UK hydrogen trials for HGVs to begin

CNG Fuels is to begin trialling hydrogen delivery for HGV use.
Published 28 October 2021
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL

Mercedes unveils new SL

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the latest generation of its convertible SL grand tourer, built on all-new architecture and featuring a soft-top.
Published 28 October 2021