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"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…
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
Best-selling cars in the UK 2020

Best-selling cars in the UK 2020
Find out which car took the title of Britain's best-selling car of 2020
'Kia's name change is unnecessary and the new logo is a disaster'

'Kia's name change is unnecessary and the new logo is a disaster'
Mike Rutherford says even Kia is prone to making mistakes
Rimac C_Two hypercar completes aerodynamic testing

Rimac C_Two hypercar completes aerodynamic testing
Croatian EV manufacturer has pushed the Rimac C_Two hypercar through its final wind tunnel tests, fine-tuning its active aero in the process
Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic

Jaguar Land Rover returns to profit in Q3 despite pandemic
12 per cent of JLR sales plug-in hybrid or fully electric in third quarter of 20/21
Jeep marks 80th birthday with special Renegade and Wrangler

Jeep marks 80th birthday with special Renegade and Wrangler
Jeep’s latest special edition models feature unique styling touches and plenty of standard equipment
Lotus appoints new boss

Lotus appoints new boss
Matt Windle will replace Phil Popham as the new managing director of Lotus
New Tesla Model S 2021 facelift brings new-look cabin and power boost 

New Tesla Model S 2021 facelift brings new-look cabin and power boost
Tesla Model S range gets a shake-up, revamping the saloon’s interior and adding its new 1,006bhp tri-motor “Plaid” powertrain
Tesla Model X facelift: new interior and 1,006bhp Plaid model for 2021

Tesla Model X facelift: new interior and 1,006bhp Plaid model for 2021
Even more powerful version of range-topping Tesla Model X SUV revealed, featuring the same Plaid powertrain used in the Model S
Flying cars: Urban Air Port gains Government backing

Flying cars: Urban Air Port gains Government backing
A company developing aviation infrastructure for electric and autonomous air vehicles has backing of UK Government and Hyundai
"Drivers are cash cows, fined millions for using our own streets"

"Drivers are cash cows, fined millions for using our own streets"
Hugo Griffiths says authorities need to rethink how motorists are treated
SSC Tuatara hits 283mph during testing for 300mph+ run

SSC Tuatara hits 283mph during testing for 300mph+ run
The American tuning company is gearing up to re-run the Tuatara’s 300mph+ land speed record attempt – and it’s only 17mph off the mark
Bloodhound Land Speed Record project goes up for sale again

Bloodhound Land Speed Record project goes up for sale again
The land speed record project seeks a further £8 million investment to see the Bloodhound through to its 800mph attempt next year
New entry-level BMW 320e and 520e PHEVs unveiled

New entry-level BMW 320e and 520e PHEVs unveiled
BMW will soon launch cheaper plug-in hybrid 320e and 520e variants in Europe – both with pure-electric ranges of around 30 miles
Mega BMW M5 CS unleashed with 626bhp 

Mega BMW M5 CS unleashed with 626bhp
The tweaked twin-turbo V8 in the new BMW M5 CS makes it the brand’s most powerful production car yet
New MINI facelift revealed with updated look and added tech

New MINI facelift revealed with updated look and added tech
The MINI range has been revised for 2021, with the hatch, Convertible and Electric models all getting a range of styling tweaks
UK’s most stolen cars revealed

UK’s most stolen cars revealed
DVLA data reveals which cars were most commonly stolen in 2020, with the Ford Fiesta topping the list
Revised Mazda CX-5 crossover launched for 2021

Revised Mazda CX-5 crossover launched for 2021
The updated Mazda CX-5 gets a larger displacement version of the brand’s SkyActiv-G petrol engine and a fresh infotainment system
'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'

'It's clear that lorry drivers deserve much-improved working conditions'
Mike Rutherford proposes some alternative options to help streamline British imports and exports
Limited Edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre launched

Limited Edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre launched
The special edition SUV was created in collaboration with the Louvre – and features some unique styling features inspired by the museum
Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal

Nissan confirms Sunderland will stay open due to Brexit deal
The uncertainty surrounding the plant’s future has been resolved – but Nissan will make changes to keep the plant profitable
New 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport on sale now from £31,395

New 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport on sale now from £31,395
The performance-inspired Toyota C-HR GR Sport crossover features a racy makeover and new suspension
Electric Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept revealed

Electric Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept revealed
All-electric campervan features a built-in kitchen, a folding bed and a power pack that can be recharged using a roof-mounted solar panel