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Addison Lee: Britain’s biggest taxi firm to go all-electric by 2023 with VW ID.4 fleet

Addison Lee: Britain’s biggest taxi firm to go all-electric by 2023 with VW ID.4 fleet
Addison Lee will spend £160 million on the switch, with a fleet of Volkswagen ID.4s set to join the company’s ranks
Lotus reveals LEVA lightweight electric sports car architecture

Lotus reveals LEVA lightweight electric sports car architecture
The new LEVA architecture will form the basis of three new Lotus electric sports cars – the most powerful of which will have up to 870bhp
Facelifted Renault Trafic van on sale now from £25,200

Facelifted Renault Trafic van on sale now from £25,200
The new Renault Trafic van gets the same upgrades as the recently revamped MPV model, including a new eight-inch touchscreen
New hot Volkswagen ID. Life GTX variant on the cards

New hot Volkswagen ID. Life GTX variant on the cards
The new Volkswagen ID. Life GTX electric car is set to arrive in 2025, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
'I'm not asking to scrap the ICE ban, just delay it a little' 

'I'm not asking to scrap the ICE ban, just delay it a little'
Mike Rutherford calls on the Prime Minister to push back the 2030 ban
Citroen joins electric car subscription service ‘Onto’ with e-C4 

Citroen joins electric car subscription service ‘Onto’ with e-C4
You can now choose Citroen’s e-C4 Shine Plus on car subscription site Onto with no deposit, servicing, insurance and breakdown cover included
Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms digital driving licences are on the way

Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms digital driving licences are on the way
DVLA plans to offer a digital provisional driving licence by 2024, with full digital licences to follow at a later date
UK fleet average carbon emissions down 11.8 per cent as EV take-up increases

UK fleet average carbon emissions down 11.8 per cent as EV take-up increases
Sustainability improves across the automotive sector in spite of the pandemic’s hit to turnover
Sinclair C5: the history of Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric car

Sinclair C5: the history of Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric car
Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric runabout was a spectacular failure, but the C5 was ahead of its time
Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market

Convertible Fiat 500X Dolcevita confirmed for UK market
The open-top version of the Fiat 500X crossover has a roof that can open in 15 seconds flat
Plans for 1,500 new electric car chargers in four years at new Osprey Charging hubs

Plans for 1,500 new electric car chargers in four years at new Osprey Charging hubs
The £75m scheme will see high-powered chargers rolled out at 150 Osprey Charging locations near A-roads and motorways
New 2022 Ford Fiesta ST facelift gets fresh face and more torque

New 2022 Ford Fiesta ST facelift gets fresh face and more torque
Ford has treated its peppy little Fiesta ST hot hatchback to a new front end, a few interior revisions and an extra 30Nm of torque
New Fering Pioneer 4x4 launched by eco-conscious British brand

New Fering Pioneer 4x4 launched by eco-conscious British brand
The Fering Pioneer's range extender powertrain has a maximum range of more than 4,000 miles
Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets

Citroen New C3 small SUV revealed for developing markets
The Citroen New C3 model is separate to the European supermini and comes with a 10-inch touchscreen and a big boot for its size
New 2022 Ford Fiesta unveiled with fresh looks and tech boost

New 2022 Ford Fiesta unveiled with fresh looks and tech boost
Ford updates its Fiesta supermini for 2022, with a new family face and extra interior technology
Fast car, slow driver vs slow car, fast driver! - CarThrottle video

Fast car, slow driver vs slow car, fast driver! - CarThrottle video
Alex and Ethan from our sister site CarThrottle go head-to-head to find out what's the quickest combo: a fast driver in a standard car, or a slow driv…
GTO Engineering unveils Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder remake at Goodwood Revival

GTO Engineering unveils Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder remake at Goodwood Revival
Ferrari specialist GTO Engineering reveals recreation of one of Maranello’s finest at this year’s Goodwood Revival
Pure-electric Mercedes EQS saloon on sale now from £99,995

Pure-electric Mercedes EQS saloon on sale now from £99,995
The new Mercedes EQS luxury electric limo has reached UK showrooms, with a range of up to 453 miles and an S-Class-rivalling price tag
‘Sustainability was well and truly on the agenda at Munich’

‘Sustainability was well and truly on the agenda at Munich’
Is there such a thing as complete carbon neutrality? Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler discussed the issue with company bosses at the 2021 Munich Motor Sho…
Highway Code updated to make motorways safer

Highway Code updated to make motorways safer
Updated motorway driving advice for motorists relating to stopping in an emergency, red X signs and variable speed limits
Range-topping Citroen C5 Aircross Black Edition added to SUV line-up

Range-topping Citroen C5 Aircross Black Edition added to SUV line-up
New top-spec Black Edition trim added to Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid range, mixing extra kit with PHEV efficiency
Polestar doubles UK research and development team at MIRA facility

Polestar doubles UK research and development team at MIRA facility
Polestar cements its UK development operations with a 250-strong team at its MIRA testing facility, where engineers will help bring the Precept concep…
New Toyota RAV4 Adventure heads up 2022 model refresh

New Toyota RAV4 Adventure heads up 2022 model refresh
The rugged Toyota RAV4 Adventure targets lifestyle buyers with a tough-looking new front bumper and interior tweaks
New 2022 Nissan GT-R launched for the Japanese market

New 2022 Nissan GT-R launched for the Japanese market
The Nissan GT-R has been given another nip and tuck for 2022, with two new special-edition models joining the line-up
Driverless delivery vans on the road in two years, says UK tech company StreetDrone

Driverless delivery vans on the road in two years, says UK tech company StreetDrone
But we’re 10 years away from seeing mass implementation of their autonomous driving tech
‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’

‘Blocking roads won’t solve climate change’
Holding up innocent commuters and emergency service vehicles won’t win anyone’s favour, says Tristan Shale-Hester
Volkswagen ID. models to get over-the-air software updates

Volkswagen ID. models to get over-the-air software updates
Volkswagen shifts towards a software-based business model, with improved safety and additional features enabled through updates
New 2022 Skoda Fabia on sale now priced from £14,905

New 2022 Skoda Fabia on sale now priced from £14,905
Skoda’s fourth-generation Fabia moves onto the Volkswagen MQB A0 platform, which brings fresh styling and new technology
'The death of cheap cars will be a travesty for personal mobility' 

'The death of cheap cars will be a travesty for personal mobility'
Our appetite for small, cheap cars is as strong as ever - although Mike Rutherford warns they may no longer be profitable
New 2022 Subaru WRX launched with 267bhp flat-four boxer engine

New 2022 Subaru WRX launched with 267bhp flat-four boxer engine
The fifth-generation Subaru WRX will storm onto the US market next year, but the UK is being left out again with no plans for a British launch
Porsche breaks ground on new CO2-neutral fuel plant in Chile

Porsche breaks ground on new CO2-neutral fuel plant in Chile
Porsche plans to use the synthetic fuel in its motorsport pursuits from 2022, and will expand production to 550 million litres a year by 2026
New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885

New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885
Revamped Mk6 Volkswagen Polo pricing and specs revealed, with new GTI hot hatch coming next year
Tens of millions of pounds in unpaid ULEZ penalties will be pursued, Transport for London pledges

Tens of millions of pounds in unpaid ULEZ penalties will be pursued, Transport for London pledges
A third of a million Penalty Charge Notices have yet to be paid, as the pandemic slows the admin and debt recovery process
Only special standalone Mercedes-AMG electric cars to get ‘63’ badge

Only special standalone Mercedes-AMG electric cars to get ‘63’ badge
The brand's current EVs are too heavy to wear AMG's top-line boot badge, with the high-performance 63 tag to be reserved for all-electric replacements…
First-year motoring costs have risen dramatically over last decade

First-year motoring costs have risen dramatically over last decade
First-year VED road tax costs are higher by as much as 178 per cent in 2021 compared with 2011, while a VW Golf costs 72 per cent more
Ultra-exclusive Radford Type 62-2 John Player Special unveiled

Ultra-exclusive Radford Type 62-2 John Player Special unveiled
The Radford Type 62-2 JPS wears a modern take on the black-and-gold livery found on Emerson Fittipaldi’s 1972 F1 racer and gets a bump in power to 600…