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Lotus E-R9 EV endurance racer previews future engineering tech

Lotus E-R9 EV endurance racer previews future engineering tech
The Lotus E-R9 EV concept gives a window into the future of electric powertrains and aerodynamics for the British brand’s racers
Jaguar J-Pace large electric SUV likely axed as part of new strategy

Jaguar J-Pace large electric SUV likely axed as part of new strategy
Land Rover's plans for large electric SUV puts an end to Jaguar J-Pace
Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025 with Tesla Model 3 rival possible

Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025 with Tesla Model 3 rival possible
New boss Thierry Bolloré confirms that Jaguars are more likely to be crossovers than SUVs. Baby Jag rivals for the Model 3 and Model Y are likely
New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details

New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details
New JLR boss announces that Land Rover is to launch six new pure electric models in the next five years, but the all-electric Jaguar XJ project has be…
New all-electric Range Rover due on sale by 2024

New all-electric Range Rover due on sale by 2024
The pure electric version of Land Rover’s Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan rival is set to join the range in 2024
Electric Jaguar XJ plans axed at last minute 

Electric Jaguar XJ plans axed at last minute
The upcoming replacement for the Jaguar XJ, which was to transform into a fully electric saloon, has been axed, company bosses have confirmed.
"The Fuel Duty increase will be a tiny price to pay"

"The Fuel Duty increase will be a tiny price to pay"
Mike Rutherford says average fuel bills can still be lower in 2021
Number of rapid electric car chargers in UK up 37% in 2020

Number of rapid electric car chargers in UK up 37% in 2020
Government data shows continued growth in the UK’s EV charging infrastructure, but warns of uneven regional distribution
Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft on self-driving cars

Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft on self-driving cars
The Volkswagen Group will collaborate further with software giant Microsoft to speed up development of autonomous driving systems
Nissan Qashqai, Juke and X-Trail pass 1m UK sales landmark 

Nissan Qashqai, Juke and X-Trail pass 1m UK sales landmark
93 per cent of all Nissan crossovers sold in Britain since 2007 have been made in Sunderland thanks to the success of the Qashqai and Juke
'It took a pandemic for dealers to get online car sales right'

'It took a pandemic for dealers to get online car sales right'
Steve Fowler thinks dealerships have adapted well to the coronavirus pandemic
New pure-electric Audi RS e-tron GT launched with 637bhp

New pure-electric Audi RS e-tron GT launched with 637bhp
The hot Audi RS e-tron GT is a three-motor four-wheel drive saloon with a maximum range of 280 miles
Hyundai Tiger is a 4x4, four-legged off-roader for the moon

Hyundai Tiger is a 4x4, four-legged off-roader for the moon
The Hyundai Tiger is an unmanned electric buggy with walking legs and is capable of heading to the moon
Skodas to get wrong-way warning system

Skodas to get wrong-way warning system
New Skoda infotainment app developed by Bosch warns motorists who are driving the wrong way down a road of their error
Used car sales fall to lowest level since 2012

Used car sales fall to lowest level since 2012
Last year saw 6.75 million used cars change hands - 14.9 per cent fewer than in 2019 - with Covid-19 lockdowns impacting the market
New Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy hybrid MPVs revealed

New Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy hybrid MPVs revealed
The new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy hybrid powertrains reduce the cars’ CO2 emissions by around 10 per cent compared to the equivalent EcoBlue diesel units
Half a million city drivers to be priced off road this year

Half a million city drivers to be priced off road this year
As many as 500,000 motorists in London and Birmingham could be forced to quit driving in 2021 due to clean air zones
Apple Car: Hyundai pulls out of autonomous technology deal

Apple Car: Hyundai pulls out of autonomous technology deal
Hyundai says it’s no longer considering partnering with Apple for future autonomous vehicle technology
Lotus Elise and Exige start long goodbye with Final Edition variants 

Lotus Elise and Exige start long goodbye with Final Edition variants
Lotus will soon axe the Elise and Exige – but not before launching a collection of final edition models to celebrate their production runs
Blacklane takes big stake in Jaguar Land Rover’s Havn ride hailing service 

Blacklane takes big stake in Jaguar Land Rover’s Havn ride hailing service
The global chauffeur service has bought a majority stake in JLR’s mobility business, adding the I-Pace to its fleet for the first time
New virtual reality test drive puts you in the driving seat

New virtual reality test drive puts you in the driving seat
Abarth trials a new virtual reality test drive experience for potential customers, enabling them try its cars while staying socially distanced
"British brands are way behind in the race for an affordable, desirable electric car"

"British brands are way behind in the race for an affordable, desirable electric car"
When it comes to making popular small electric cars, Mike Rutherford thinks the likes of Jaguar Land Rover need to step up
£130m London Congestion Charge fines outweigh payments

£130m London Congestion Charge fines outweigh payments
TfL issued £130 million of fines over 12 months to drivers not paying the Congestion Charge, over twice the revenue raised from drivers paying the dai…
New five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 teased

New five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 teased
Cupra Formentor will make its debut later this month, sporting the same five-cylinder engine as the Audi RS Q3
Toyota GT86 axed to make way for next-gen model

Toyota GT86 axed to make way for next-gen model
Replacement for the much-loved Toyota GT86 will be based on a revised rear-wheel drive platform
'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’

'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Tesla should be praised for its original approach to selling cars
Tesla infotainment system recall extended to UK cars

Tesla infotainment system recall extended to UK cars
Customers are reportedly being prevented from using certain safety features, leading regulators to push for Tesla recall
Naran Automotive unveils aero pack for 1,034bhp hypercar

Naran Automotive unveils aero pack for 1,034bhp hypercar
Naran Automotive’s “Celare Pack” features a detachable rear wing and front splitter, which help to generate a maximum of 1,377kg of downforce
Drivers who give up cars given council cash to buy bicycles

Drivers who give up cars given council cash to buy bicycles
Expansion of mobility credit scheme in Coventry sees those who stop driving given £1,500 towards a new bicycle
BMW to continue with current design direction despite criticism

BMW to continue with current design direction despite criticism
BMW design bosses aware of “brutal” criticism but will continue to make cars stand out
Self-drifting Toyota GR Supra displays new autonomous safety tech

Self-drifting Toyota GR Supra displays new autonomous safety tech
Toyota GR Supra technology could worm its way into future production cars, providing a “superhuman” safety net in adverse weather conditions
New Kia Sorento recalled for eCall system update

New Kia Sorento recalled for eCall system update
Kia has found a problem with the Sorento’s eCall SOS system, which renders it inactive in the event of an accident
Government invests another £20m in kerbside electric car chargers

Government invests another £20m in kerbside electric car chargers
Continuation of On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme could see number of on-street electric vehicle chargers in the UK double
Connected cars: Ford partners with Google for built-in Android Automotive

Connected cars: Ford partners with Google for built-in Android Automotive
From 2023, new Ford cars will have an Android infotainment system with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play built-in
Lexus teases new electric SUV concept for 2021 reveal

Lexus teases new electric SUV concept for 2021 reveal
Upcoming Lexus SUV prototype is expected to feature the next generation pure-electric drivetrain and battery pack
Special edition Nissan Leaf10 marks big selling EV’s 10th anniversary

Special edition Nissan Leaf10 marks big selling EV’s 10th anniversary
The commemorative Nissan Leaf10 features a new paint finish and comes with some added inspiration from the new Ariya SUV