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StoreDot develops battery pack with five-minute charge time

StoreDot develops battery pack with five-minute charge time
The revolutionary battery has found its way into electronic devices, an electric scooter and a drone – and StoreDot is working on cars next
Councils to get new powers to issue fines for traffic offences

Councils to get new powers to issue fines for traffic offences
Local authorities will be able to fine drivers who commit moving traffic contraventions under legislation being drawn up
New limited Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition unveiled

New limited Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition unveiled
Jaguar F-Type Reims Edition supposedly serves as a remedy for what’s famously the most miserable day of the year
Stellantis: FCA and Groupe PSA merger confirmed

Stellantis: FCA and Groupe PSA merger confirmed
Official: merger between two car giants becomes effective as of 16 January 2021
BMW X2 M Mesh Edition on sale now priced from £34,510

BMW X2 M Mesh Edition on sale now priced from £34,510
The BMW X2 M Mesh Edition features unique decals and upholstery, as well as – you guessed it – a mesh radiator grille
UK drivers to escape EU speed camera fines due to Brexit

UK drivers to escape EU speed camera fines due to Brexit
UK’s departure from the European Union puts an end to cross-border directive, leaving EU countries unable to enforce speeding penalties for drivers ca…
Pure-electric Silence e-moto moped launched

Pure-electric Silence e-moto moped launched
Electric Silence e-moto scooter can be specced with the power outputs equivalent to a 50cc or 125cc motorbike, and has a maximum range of 91 miles
Most dangerous day to drive in the UK revealed

Most dangerous day to drive in the UK revealed
Chances of having an accident on UK roads vary by a staggering 275 per cent from the least to most dangerous days of the year
Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback

Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback
Vauxhall will once again square-up to the Ford Fiesta ST, with hot new, pure-electric version of the Corsa VXR
Iconic Ford Escort Mk2 is reborn by specialist MST

Iconic Ford Escort Mk2 is reborn by specialist MST
£65,000 Ford Escort rally car recreation gives fast Ford fans a Singer of their own to aspire to
New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power

New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power
Vauxhall will launch a performance-focused version of the Mokka in 2022, resurrecting its VXR branding in the process
New 2021 Kia Stinger GT S: UK prices and specifications revealed

New 2021 Kia Stinger GT S: UK prices and specifications revealed
The updated V6-only Kia Stinger coupe offers buyers a cut-price alternative to the Audi S5 Sportback
New Nissan Juke Enigma special edition lands for 2021

New Nissan Juke Enigma special edition lands for 2021
New special edition Nissan Juke Enigma gets dark makeover and Amazon Alexa integration
2021 predictions: car industry leaders forecast the year ahead

2021 predictions: car industry leaders forecast the year ahead
Our former Brit List winners exclusively predict what 2021 will look like for the car industry
New McLaren Sabre hypercar arrives early

New McLaren Sabre hypercar arrives early
The wraps are off McLaren’s latest limited edition hypercar with the McLaren Sabre following in the wake of the Senna and Speedtail
SsangYong misses £40m loan repayment and files for bankruptcy

SsangYong misses £40m loan repayment and files for bankruptcy
SsangYong UK managing director says British operations are unaffected, and the company is “open for business”
First Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition revealed

First Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition revealed
10 units of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Edition will be created, celebrating 50 years since Concorde’s maiden flight
Facelifted 2021 Hyundai Kona: prices and specs announced

Facelifted 2021 Hyundai Kona: prices and specs announced
Updated Hyundai Kona SUV will have a starting price of £21,060 – and it’ll be offered with a sporty N Line trim-level
New Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid models on sale from £44,995

New Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid models on sale from £44,995
Mix of 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor promises 261bhp for the Kia Sorento but the lowest emissions of the range
Classic Porsche 914 reborn with Cayman running gear

Classic Porsche 914 reborn with Cayman running gear
The reimagined Porsche 914 features a host of chassis upgrades and the same 3.4-litre flat-six engine as the Mk2 Cayman
Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1
New Skoda boss Thomas Schäfer reveals plans for new city car and all-electric hatchback
New MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition arrives with styling upgrades

New MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition arrives with styling upgrades
The MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition will be limited to just 325 units, gets unique paint finish, new wheels and is priced from £31,600
New Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid revealed

New Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid revealed
New plug-in hybrid Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e arrives with UK launch coming in 2021
Haynes stops publishing new Workshop Manuals in print

Haynes stops publishing new Workshop Manuals in print
The latest blow for print publishing sees all new Haynes Manuals made electronic only. The back catalogue remains available in print
First pair of Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage Twins completed

First pair of Aston Martin Vantage V12 Zagato Heritage Twins completed
The limited edition Vantage V12 speedster and coupe come as a pair and celebrate Aston Martin’s 60-year partnership with Zagato
New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R on sale from £39,270

New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R on sale from £39,270
Mk8 edition of the Volkswagen Golf R is on sale now, and out-muscles its closest rivals with 316bhp and 420Nm
“A Tesla merger? How about one with Volkswagen?”

“A Tesla merger? How about one with Volkswagen?”
With Elon Musk saying if a merger with another firm were on the cards he “would have this conversation”, and Volkswagen streamlining its operations, c…
New Volkswagen Caddy MPV on sale now priced from £24,648

New Volkswagen Caddy MPV on sale now priced from £24,648
Hot on the heels of the commercial variant comes the new Caddy MPV, sporting the Mk8 Golf’s infotainment setup and seating for up to seven
Second-generation Toyota Mirai officially unveiled

Second-generation Toyota Mirai officially unveiled
Hydrogen-electric Toyota Mirai saloon has entered its second generation, sporting an improved powertrain and fresh styling
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate on sale in the UK now

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate on sale in the UK now
The new Mk8 Volkswagen Golf Estate starts from £24,575 and boosts the hatchback’s practicality with 611 litres of boot space
Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines

Skoda Scala range expanded with new engines
The fleet-focussed Skoda Scala SE Technology gets a couple of new powertrain options, which have slashed its starting price to £18,625
Vauxhall Corsa and Corsa-e updated for 2021

Vauxhall Corsa and Corsa-e updated for 2021
Adjustment for Vauxhall Corsa range, offering a broader range of trim-levels and a new 128bhp petrol engine
Cheapest and most expensive cities to insure a car revealed

Cheapest and most expensive cities to insure a car revealed
Liverpool is the most expensive major UK city for car insurance, while Aberdeen is the cheapest
New 2020 Renault Captur: prices, engines and specs

New 2020 Renault Captur: prices, engines and specs
The Renault Captur offers buyers a choice of petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid powertrains – and it’ll be available with a petrol hybrid unit in 2021
New second-generation 2022 Subaru BRZ revealed

New second-generation 2022 Subaru BRZ revealed
All-new version of the Subaru BRZ sports car launched – but, sadly, it won’t be sold in the UK
New track-ready Lamborghini Huracan STO unveiled

New track-ready Lamborghini Huracan STO unveiled
The new Lamborghini Huracan STO is a road-legal hardcore supercar, inspired by its Huracan Super Trofeo EVO racer