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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…
'This really is a great time to buy a new car'

'This really is a great time to buy a new car'
Steve Fowler points out some great new car deals to be had in post-lockdown
Electrogenic finalises electric car conversions for Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4

Electrogenic finalises electric car conversions for Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4
The electrified Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4 classics use their original drivetrains, but have a 107bhp electric motor in place of their combustion eng…
New Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible unveiled

New Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible unveiled
New flagship version of the Bentley Continental GT Convertible launched, powered by a 650bhp 6.0-litre W12
Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech

Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech
Volvo aims to be the first manufacturer to use Nvidia’s Drive Orin processor to power its autonomous vehicles
Three to six penalty points increases insurance premium by £232

Three to six penalty points increases insurance premium by £232
Quote data reveals how much more drivers can expect their insurance premium to rise to after getting three extra penalty points
New 2021 Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Wolftrak limited editions revealed

New 2021 Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Wolftrak limited editions revealed
The new Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Wolftrak models expand the pick-up truck's range with more kit and special features
New Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black joins line-up for 2021

New Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black joins line-up for 2021
New Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black trim introduces black styling pack and wheels, and is available with four-cylinder and V8 power
'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'

'Some traditions need to be abandoned, and working 9-5 is one of them'
Britain needs to re-think its approach to commuting, according to Mike Rutherford
New 2021 Skoda Octavia Sportline unveiled

New 2021 Skoda Octavia Sportline unveiled
Skoda’s new Sportline specification adds a more aggressive body kit and some sporty interior tweaks to the Mk4 Octavia
Limited edition Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture on sale now

Limited edition Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture on sale now
Just 160 examples of the Mazda MX-5 Venture will be sold in the UK, each sporting a grey fabric roof and bespoke trim
'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals' 

'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'
Steve Fowler thinks Nissan is in a great position to build on the Leaf's success
New Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition on sale now

New Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition on sale now
New Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition SUV launched, with black exterior styling and more interior tech