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Lotus Emira front side

Stunning Lotus Emira to cost under £60,000

Lotus is set to win over a new generation of driving fans with the gorgeous Emira sports car.
Published 06 July 2021
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid driving

Bentley adds another plug-in hybrid to its range

The Flying Spur Hybrid claims to be the most efficient Bentley yet, adding a further layer of refinement with near-silent electric running.
Published 06 July 2021
Future of Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory secure after decision to build electric vans

Ellesmere Port secure after EV investment

More than 1,000 jobs will be protected at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory after it decided to build electric vehicles at the plant.
Published 06 July 2021
Bugatti Rimac

Bugatti and Rimac join forces

New meets old as innovative Croatian EV start-up Rimac Automobili announces the formation of a new company with Bugatti Automobiles.
Published 05 July 2021

New car sales continue to recover in UK

The latest SMMT figures show positive signs for the sector recovering as sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow.
Published 05 July 2021
The Mercedes S-Class is too complicated for Jeremy Clarkson

Clarkson: The Mercedes S-Class is too complicated

The new Mercedes S-Class is too complicated, according to Jeremy Clarkson.
Published 04 July 2021
Return of hard shoulder to motorways would endanger drivers, says government minister

Return of hard shoulder 'risks 25 extra deaths'

Reinstalling hard shoulders on smart motorways may cause at least 25 extra road deaths per year, according to a government minister.
Published 01 July 2021
Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan has announced a £1bn expansion of its Sunderland factory that will allow it to manufacture electric cars and electric car batteries.
Published 01 July 2021
Goodyear Blimp visible over London skyline

Goodyear Blimp visible over London skyline

The iconic Goodyear Blimp, which hasn't been seen in London for nearly a decade, is visible over the Capital's skyline today.
Published 30 June 2021
Hyundai boss says flying cars will arrive by 2030

Hyundai boss says flying cars will arrive by 2030

They've been the stuff of science fiction for more than a century but the European boss of Hyundai believes flying cars will finally take off.
Published 30 June 2021
Princess Diana's Ford Escort headed to auction

Princess Diana's Ford Escort sells for £52,000

A Ford Escort Mk 3 Ghia given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles has sold at auction for £52,000. 
Published 30 June 2021
"Maximum performance" Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT revealed

Range-topping Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT revealed

Porsche has revealed a Turbo GT version of its longstanding Cayenne SUV which it says is "tuned for maximum performance and handling". 
Published 29 June 2021