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McLaren cuts a quarter of its workforce
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McLaren cuts a quarter of its workforce

Supercar maker announces 1,200 redundancies in light of motorsport cancellations and wider coronavirus impact
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26 May 2020
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
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26 May 2020
Tobias Moers replaces Andy Palmer as Aston Martin CEO
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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
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26 May 2020
‘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
Opinion
25 May 2020
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
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25 May 2020
“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
Opinion
24 May 2020
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
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23 May 2020
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
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22 May 2020
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
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21 May 2020
'We all love sports cars, but not enough of us buy them'
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'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.
Opinion
21 May 2020
Tesla’s new low-cost, long-life battery set for 2021 launch
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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
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21 May 2020
“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?
Opinion
20 May 2020
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Easing of lockdown causes 72% spike in car breakdowns
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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
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19 May 2020
European cars subject to 10% import tariffs from 2021
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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
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19 May 2020
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf Estate spied for the first time
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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
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19 May 2020
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
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19 May 2020
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…
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19 May 2020
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
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18 May 2020
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
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18 May 2020
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
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18 May 2020
‘Car makers have much to learn from poor April sales figures’
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‘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
Opinion
18 May 2020
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
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18 May 2020
New 2020 Porsche 911 Targa revealed with up to 444bhp
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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
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17 May 2020
'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
Opinion
15 May 2020
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Car insurance firms must waive fees and allow delayed payments, says watchdog 
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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
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15 May 2020
Local roads to receive £1.7bn investment
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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
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14 May 2020
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
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14 May 2020
Experts warn of increased risks as drivers return to the roads
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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
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13 May 2020
SORN applications more than double during lockdown
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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
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13 May 2020
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
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13 May 2020
Post-coronavirus subsidies for non-electric cars would be a waste, says Volvo boss
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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.
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13 May 2020
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
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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…
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13 May 2020
New BYD Han EV set for European launch
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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
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13 May 2020
“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
Opinion
13 May 2020
Over 11,000 new drivers lost their licences in 2019
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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
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12 May 2020
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
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11 May 2020
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