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Rumoured scrappage scheme will not go ahead

Car scrappage scheme rejected by ministers

A scrappage scheme expected by many to be announced this month has been rejected by ministers.
Published 02 July 2020
No Geneva International Motor Show in 2021

No Geneva Motor Show in 2021

The Foundation of the Geneva International Motor Show (FGIMS) has confirmed that there will be no edition of the event next year.
Published 30 June 2020
McLaren suing creditors as it faces insolvency

McLaren 'suing creditors as it faces insolvency'

Further details of McLaren’s urgent financial issues are emerging, with reports saying that the British marque is suing its creditors.
Published 24 June 2020
Transition to electric cars could be worth £24bn, says report

Electric cars could boost UK economy by £24bn

New government-backed research has found that a switch to electric vehicles could inject a much-needed £24bn into the nation’s economy.
Published 22 June 2020
Cancelled holidays will lead to UK "staycations", says report

Cancelled holidays will lead to UK staycations

New research from the RAC predicts that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to the rebirth of the British summer holiday.
Published 19 June 2020
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2020 cancelled

Official: Goodwood FoS and Revival cancelled

The Goodwood Estate has launched a fundraising campaign to shore itself financially, after it was announced the Festival of Speed is cancelled.
Published 17 June 2020
Public transport restrictions could put 1m more cars on the road

One million extra cars on road after lockdown

Limits on the capacity of public transport during rush hour will lead to an extra one million cars on the road, according to new research.
Published 10 June 2020
Government considers £6000 scrappage scheme for electric car buyers

Scrappage scheme to stimulate EV buying

The UK government is reportedly considering offering electric car buyers a £6,000 discount as part of a scrappage scheme.
Published 08 June 2020
Are motorcycles the way out of lockdown?

Are motorcycles best way to get UK moving again?

The end to lockdown has posed a number of practical problems. One of the primary concerns is how to commute while maintaining social distance.
Published 05 June 2020
New car sales fall 89% in May

New car sales down 89% in May

Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the automotive industry with sales of new cars falling 89% in May compared to the same month last year.
Published 04 June 2020
Scientists fear return to pre-lockdown pollution levels

Scientists fear return to pre-lockdown pollution

Despite a push towards walking and cycling, scientists predict that pollution in UK cities could, like in China, return to pre-lockdown levels.
Published 04 June 2020
Car industry pushes for scrappage scheme and petrol incentives

Car industry wants scrappage, petrol incentives

The UK’s automotive industry is reportedly in talks with the government in order to procure a £1.5bn deal in the form of a scrappage scheme.
Published 03 June 2020