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HGV in London

Diesel HGV ban for 2040

It has been confirmed today that the government plans to ban the sale of diesel lorries in the UK by 2040, at the latest.
Published 14 July 2021
Vauxhall Mokka-e

Vauxhall all-electric for 2028

Vauxhall has confirmed that it will cease production of petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2028, offering only electric models from that date.
Published 09 July 2021
Car production

Chip shortages are slimming down car production

An ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips is giving car makers a headache as vehicle production is restricted.
Published 08 July 2021
Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar racer

2022 Peugeot Le Mans car uncovered

Peugeot has taken the wraps off its radical new 9X8 hybrid racing car, set to compete with Audi, Ferrari, Porsche and Toyota at Le Mans
Published 07 July 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
Government announces winners of £20m zero-emission vehicle competition

EV battery health checker shares £20m green grant

The winners of a government-funded £20m zero-emission vehicle competition have been announced.
Published 17 June 2021
Video raises concerns over Tesla's new steering "yoke"

Tesla steering yoke demonstration drives criticism

A video of a Tesla owner demonstrating the new Model S's controversial new steering yoke has been posted to social media.
Published 16 June 2021
Hydrogen-powered Land Rover Defender to begin testing this year

Hydrogen Land Rover Defender to begin testing

The testing of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the Land Rover Defender will begin this year, it has been confirmed.
Published 15 June 2021
French drivers up in arms over mandatory black box recorders

French drivers petition against EU black boxes

Hundreds of thousands of French drivers have signed a petition protesting new rules that will require "black box" data recorders in cars.
Published 01 June 2021
Safety expert questions Ford billboard patent

Patent to beam adverts into cars 'worrying'

A new Ford patent that would see billboard advertisements projected onto infotainment screens may pose "worrying" safety issues.
Published 19 May 2021
BMW projects AI-generated art onto car for advertising campaign

BMW projects AI-generated art onto car for ad

BMW has unveiled an ad campaign in which AI technology is used to project artwork onto the 8 Series Gran Coupé.
Published 07 May 2021
“Self-driving” cars could be legalised on UK roads later this year

“Self-driving” cars allowed on UK roads this year

"Self-driving” cars could be allowed on the UK’s roads later this year, the Department of Transport (DfT) has announced.
Published 28 April 2021