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New hydrogen-powered Viritech Apricale hypercar unveiled

New hydrogen-powered Viritech Apricale hypercar unveiled
The new Viritech Apricale hypercar will be developed at the MIRA Technology Park in the UK
'We’ve finally seen evidence that Lotus really does have an exciting future'

'We’ve finally seen evidence that Lotus really does have an exciting future'
John McIlroy is looking forward to seeing Lotus branch out into more family-orientated cars
‘Don’t believe the hype, self-driving cars are not coming this year’

‘Don’t believe the hype, self-driving cars are not coming this year’
Hugo Griffiths wants the term ‘self-driving’ used with much more caution, and accuracy when it comes to cars
Special edition Aston Martin V12 Speedster DBR1 unveiled

Special edition Aston Martin V12 Speedster DBR1 unveiled
The new Aston Martin V12 Speedster DBR1 styling package brings a livery inspired by the 1959 Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR1
Tamiya and Little Car Company pair up to create the Wild One Max

Tamiya and Little Car Company pair up to create the Wild One Max
The Wild One Max is an eight-tenths-scale buggy that can even be made road-legal
Hands-free driving to be legal in the UK this year

Hands-free driving to be legal in the UK this year
Advanced lane-keep assist will allow drivers of certain cars to take their hands off the wheel at speeds of up to 37mph on motorways by the end of 202…
Renault will limit top speed of future models to 112mph

Renault will limit top speed of future models to 112mph
The limiter will be fitted to all future Renault and Dacia vehicles, forming part of the company’s drive to prevent road accidents
Honda to be electric only by 2040 with solid state battery tech coming late 2020s

Honda to be electric only by 2040 with solid state battery tech coming late 2020s
Battery-electric and fuel-cell only plan for Honda will see solid state battery production cars in the second half of this decade
'From now on I’ll be looking at Euro NCAP’s scores closely'

'From now on I’ll be looking at Euro NCAP’s scores closely'
Mike Rutherford questions new changes brought in to Euro NCAP testing
“Smart motorways are the safer option, we all need to look at the facts”

“Smart motorways are the safer option, we all need to look at the facts”
Hugo Griffiths sees too much emotion bound up in the debate over smart motorways when factual analysis is needed.
Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars

Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars
The chassis was never designed for electrification, so Alfa’s future now rests on the Group’s upcoming STLA electrified underpinnings
New 2021 Toyota Proace Electric: specifications confirmed

New 2021 Toyota Proace Electric: specifications confirmed
Toyota’s pure-electric Proace panel van can cover up to 205 miles on a single charge, with no impact on practicality
Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage

Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage
JLR’s Castle Bromwich and Halewood factories will temporarily close from 26 April as a global shortage of semiconductors impacts production
2021 Tokyo Motor Show cancelled due to rising Covid-19 cases

2021 Tokyo Motor Show cancelled due to rising Covid-19 cases
Japan has called off its flagship motor show for the first time in history, as the country teeters on the brink of a third state of emergency
'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'

'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'
Steve Fowler thinks there's plenty of time to still enjoy new petrol and diesel cars
New 2021 MINI John Cooper Works facelift unveiled

New 2021 MINI John Cooper Works facelift unveiled
MINI updates flagship John Cooper Works hot hatch, with a more aggressive face and some extra equipment
New 2021 Ford Evos SUV unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show

New 2021 Ford Evos SUV unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show
Ford has launched new Evos coupe-SUV for the Chinese market with enormous 1.1-metre wide display
Volkswagen ID.4 named World Car of the Year 2021

Volkswagen ID.4 named World Car of the Year 2021
Volkswagen reigns supreme with all-electric ID.4 SUV taking top World Car of the Year honours
2021 Shanghai Motor Show: report and the best cars

2021 Shanghai Motor Show: report and the best cars
Auto Shanghai returns to its natural place in the calendar and with in-person attendees, though with hefty Coronavirus protocols in place
Stellantis maps out future EV platforms with up to 497 miles of range 

Stellantis maps out future EV platforms with up to 497 miles of range
Four new EV platforms for Stellantis Group, the first of which we’ll see in 2023
BMW commits to solid-state batteries before the end of 2030

BMW commits to solid-state batteries before the end of 2030
The company’s aim is to build the greenest electric BMW possible – and new battery tech could be the key to unlocking that
Vauxhall Corsa, Astra and Grandland X Griffin Editions arrive on the scene

Vauxhall Corsa, Astra and Grandland X Griffin Editions arrive on the scene
The new Griffin Edition adds some optional extras and cosmetic tweaks to the British brand’s core line-up
New Jaguar I-Pace Black joins electric car line-up

New Jaguar I-Pace Black joins electric car line-up
Special edition electric Jaguar I-Pace Black models receive styling tweaks and equipment boost
New Genesis Electrified G80 luxury saloon makes its debut

New Genesis Electrified G80 luxury saloon makes its debut
Genesis has launched a pure-electric version of its G80 flagship saloon with a maximum range of “more than 310 miles”
New special edition Polestar 1 marks coupe’s production end

New special edition Polestar 1 marks coupe’s production end
The special edition Polestar 1 features a unique matte gold paint finish and a reupholstered interior
New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp

New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp
The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the Italian brand’s second hybrid model and “focuses on performance and fuel saving”
New four-wheel drive BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive models launched

New four-wheel drive BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive models launched
The all-wheel drive BMW M3 Competition xDrive and BMW M4 Competition xDrive both hit 62mph 0.4 seconds faster than their rear driven siblings, but add…
'The UK Government should part-fund our own British Car Company'

'The UK Government should part-fund our own British Car Company'
Mike Rutherford thinks Britain's new independence makes it perfectly poised to invest in car production
Volkswagen ID.6 seven-seat electric SUV for China revealed

Volkswagen ID.6 seven-seat electric SUV for China revealed
New VW ID.6 is similar in size to the Touareg and boasts a third row of seats, but won’t be coming to Europe
Former Ford development boss, Richard Parry-Jones, dies

Former Ford development boss, Richard Parry-Jones, dies
Richard Parry-Jones dies at the age of 69
MG offers £750 discount for electric car converts

MG offers £750 discount for electric car converts
The limited-time offer applies to anyone who test drives an electrified MG before the 26 April
Mazda reveals new limited edition Mazda 6 Kuro

Mazda reveals new limited edition Mazda 6 Kuro
Just 50 saloon and 50 estate versions of new Mazda 6 Kuro special edition will be made available in the UK
Special edition Nissan GT-R Nismo unveiled for 2021

Special edition Nissan GT-R Nismo unveiled for 2021
592bhp Nissan GT-R Nismo gets a few minor styling tweaks, including a new exposed carbon fibre bonnet
Toyota Camry gets fresh looks and more equipment for 2021

Toyota Camry gets fresh looks and more equipment for 2021
Toyota has given the Camry an update with some styling tweaks and additional interior technology
Matchbox launches carbon neutral die-cast cars

Matchbox launches carbon neutral die-cast cars
Matchbox Tesla Roadster is made from 99 per cent recycled materials, with more die-cast EVs to follow
New Honda e:Progress home charging service launched

New Honda e:Progress home charging service launched
The new Honda e:Progress home charging service is powered by renewable energy and can save drivers an average of £475 per year on their electricity bi…