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McLaren cuts a quarter of its workforce

McLaren cuts a quarter of its workforce
Supercar maker announces 1,200 redundancies in light of motorsport cancellations and wider coronavirus impact
New Citroen C3 Aircross RipCurl special edition launched

New Citroen C3 Aircross RipCurl special edition launched
Citroen continues its four-year partnership with the Australian surfwear brand, RipCurl, with a new special edition version of the C3 Aircross
Tobias Moers replaces Andy Palmer as Aston Martin CEO

Tobias Moers replaces Andy Palmer as Aston Martin CEO
Andy Palmer’s time at Aston Martin is over, with former Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers replacing him as CEO
‘In the big debate on the future of cars we must remember that perpetual motion does not exist’

‘In the big debate on the future of cars we must remember that perpetual motion does not exist’
Our consumer editor thinks that in debates about what our vehicles run on, the simple laws of physics have been forgotten
All-new Fiat 500XL set to replace 500X and 500L

All-new Fiat 500XL set to replace 500X and 500L
The next-generation 500X and 500L models are likely to merge into the Fiat 500XL and our exclusive images preview how it could look
“The PM and the Government have given you the okay to drive”

“The PM and the Government have given you the okay to drive”
It’s okay to drive to the shops, workplace and locations that are important to you. It’s allowed. Boris, your Leader, says so
New Fiat Tipo family to include Nissan Qashqai rival

New Fiat Tipo family to include Nissan Qashqai rival
The Fiat Tipo hatchback will morph into a range of new models, while a Fiat Punto successor is also on the way
Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami
Kia's new electric city car would address drivers’ safety fears about travelling on public transport
Calls for car dealerships to reopen as closures costs Treasury £61 million a day

Calls for car dealerships to reopen as closures costs Treasury £61 million a day
Every day dealers remain closed costs the Treasury £20 million in lost tax revenue, and £41 million in furlough payments
'We all love sports cars, but not enough of us buy them'

'We all love sports cars, but not enough of us buy them'
Renault could kill off the lovely Alpine A110 and that seems crazy, until you look at the reality of building and selling sports cars today.
Tesla’s new low-cost, long-life battery set for 2021 launch

Tesla’s new low-cost, long-life battery set for 2021 launch
Tesla’s next-generation battery pack could bring cost of EVs in-line with combustion-engined vehicles
“Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the doomed Dyson car”

“Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the doomed Dyson car”
Could we yet see the Dyson car on the road, wearing another badge?
Easing of lockdown causes 72% spike in car breakdowns

Easing of lockdown causes 72% spike in car breakdowns
New Government guidance encouraging people to travel to work and allowing recreational activities leads to more breakdown patrol callouts
European cars subject to 10% import tariffs from 2021

European cars subject to 10% import tariffs from 2021
UK will default to World Trade Organisation rules from 1 January 2021 unless a a free trade agreement is struck with the EU
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate spied for the first time

New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate spied for the first time
The new Volkswagen Golf Estate has been spotted during its road test, wearing its production-ready bodywork
Electronic Stability Programme prevents half a million accidents

Electronic Stability Programme prevents half a million accidents
In the 25 years since ESP was introduced, half a million accidents have been prevented and 15,000 lives have been saved
New £5k solar-powered Squad Solar City Car design updated

New £5k solar-powered Squad Solar City Car design updated
The new Squad Solar City Car is a £5,000 solar-powered electric quadricycle with a maximum range of 62 miles – and it’s now available with doors and a…
SsangYong Tivoli SUV facelifted for 2020

SsangYong Tivoli SUV facelifted for 2020
The SsangYong Tivoli SUV has been updated with two new engines and an interior overhaul
New all-electric Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter arrives with DC fast charging

New all-electric Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter arrives with DC fast charging
The Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter 6.1 has a maximum claimed range of 82 miles – and a price-tag of £42,060
Electronics make up 40% of a new car’s cost

Electronics make up 40% of a new car’s cost
Cost of car electronics see sharp rise over recent years, and are projected to make up half of the cost of a new car by 2030
‘Car makers have much to learn from poor April sales figures’

‘Car makers have much to learn from poor April sales figures’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders why it’s taken the coronavirus crisis for more manufactures to embrace online buying
New limited Edition Ford Ranger Thunder pick-up launched

New limited Edition Ford Ranger Thunder pick-up launched
The special edition Ford Ranger Thunder pick-up truck features fresh paint, larger alloys and a rugged cosmetic overhaul
New 2020 Porsche 911 Targa revealed with up to 444bhp

New 2020 Porsche 911 Targa revealed with up to 444bhp
The all-new Porsche 911 Targa is the third body style to join the 992-generation 911 range
'Congestion charge price hike says London is closed for business'

'Congestion charge price hike says London is closed for business'
The London Mayor’s congestion charge increase contradicts the message to avoid public transport
Car insurance firms must waive fees and allow delayed payments, says watchdog 

Car insurance firms must waive fees and allow delayed payments, says watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority instructs car insurers to try and save customers money and allow deferred payments
Local roads to receive £1.7bn investment

Local roads to receive £1.7bn investment
Transport secretary announces £1.7 billion investment in local roads as he urges Britons to avoid public transport
Volkswagen Golf, Polo, Passat set to die in all-electric markets

Volkswagen Golf, Polo, Passat set to die in all-electric markets
Famous VW nameplates make way for ID models only in markets that only sell electric cars
Experts warn of increased risks as drivers return to the roads

Experts warn of increased risks as drivers return to the roads
Those getting back behind the wheel after weeks of not driving are advised to “start small”, with short trips during daylight hours
SORN applications more than double during lockdown

SORN applications more than double during lockdown
Applications for statutory off-road notices more than double during first four weeks of lockdown as drivers save cash when not using their cars
Ford’s European car factories to restart production on 4 May

Ford’s European car factories to restart production on 4 May
Production will resume at Ford’s engine plants in Dagenham and Bridgend on 18 May, the company has announced
Post-coronavirus subsidies for non-electric cars would be a waste, says Volvo boss

Post-coronavirus subsidies for non-electric cars would be a waste, says Volvo boss
Hakan Samuelsson believes it’s naive to expect everything to return to normal after the coronavirus, and the future is electric.
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?

Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
Factory shutdowns, staff working from home and event disruptions and the fight back: we round up how coronavirus is impacting the car industry and its…
New BYD Han EV set for European launch

New BYD Han EV set for European launch
The Chinese-built, all-electric saloon rivals the Tesla Model 3, with a maximum claimed range of 376 miles
“The car beats every other mode of travel in terms of social-distancing capabilities”

“The car beats every other mode of travel in terms of social-distancing capabilities”
Mike Rutherford thinks the safest place for a person to remain socially distant when travelling is inside a locked motor car
Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019

Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019
New figures show 11,125 drivers lost their licences in 2019, with insurance-related offences causing almost half of bans
Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters

Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters
Bentley begins phased return to production with up to 1,700 employees returning to work