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Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant
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Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant

An updated Peugeot Boxer panel van has been revealed, with an all-electric powertrain set to join the range by the end of the year
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10 Jun 2019
New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp
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New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp

Ultima has built a new, faster version of the road-legal Evolution Coupe, powered by a supercharged V8 engine with as much as 1,200bhp
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10 Jun 2019
New Skoda Karoq Velo concept car
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New Skoda Karoq Velo concept car

Skoda Karoq Velo is a concept version of the Karoq SUV, designed with cyclists in mind, with a built-in washing machine and pressure washer
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10 Jun 2019
FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through
OPINION FCA & Renault

FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through

The idea of a potential merger between FCA and Renault sounded like a bad idea, so Mike Rutherford is glad the deal has fallen through
Opinion
9 Jun 2019
2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed
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2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed

Pricing for the updated 2020 Fiat Ducato van has been announced and is available to buy now
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7 Jun 2019
BP Chargemaster unveils new 150kW ultra-fast charger
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BP Chargemaster unveils new 150kW ultra-fast charger

The Ultracharge 150 can deliver around 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, and will appear at 50 BP Chargemaster sites in the UK this year
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7 Jun 2019
Mulgari ICON03 launched: a tuned version of the M240i
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Mulgari ICON03 launched: a tuned version of the M240i

British tuning company Mulgari pays homage to BMW’s back catalogue of ‘M’ models, with a specially modified version of the M240i coupe
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6 Jun 2019
Lexus One online car subscription service launched
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Lexus One online car subscription service launched

Lexus One allows drivers to subscribe on a monthly basis with the option to change cars or end their subscription every four weeks
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6 Jun 2019
Mazda announces specs for new SkyActiv-X engine
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Mazda announces specs for new SkyActiv-X engine

Mazda has revealed more details on its supercharged compression ignition SkyActiv-X engine, including performance and economy
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6 Jun 2019
Ford confirms September 2020 closure of Bridgend factory
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Ford confirms September 2020 closure of Bridgend factory

Ford's Bridgend engine-building plant looks set to close in 2020, putting 1,700 jobs at risk
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6 Jun 2019
New Renault Koleos arrives with improved tech
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New Renault Koleos arrives with improved tech

The facelifted version of the Renault Koleos features refreshed styling, a reworked interior and a pair of new diesel engines
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6 Jun 2019
E5 petrol and B7 diesel fuel pump labels introduced
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E5 petrol and B7 diesel fuel pump labels introduced

DfT starts rollout of E5 and B7 labels indicating ethanol and biofuel content of petrol and diesel. Signs will be mandatory by 1 September
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6 Jun 2019
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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring specification announced
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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring specification announced

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring is a more discreet version of the standard car, with a tiny lip spoiler in place of a huge rear wing
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5 Jun 2019
electric cars will require twice world’s supply of cobalt
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electric cars will require twice world’s supply of cobalt

Scientists warn of “huge implications for our natural resources” as government pushes for rapid adoption of electric cars
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5 Jun 2019
‘Car guys never retire, they go on to greater things’
Opinion - Ian Callum

‘Car guys never retire, they go on to greater things’

Ian Callum, Dr Dieter Zetsche and Paul Buckett have left jobs in the car industry, but Steve Fowler thinks they'll leave a lasting legacy
Opinion
5 Jun 2019
JLR and BMW to work together on electric cars
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JLR and BMW to work together on electric cars

JLR and BMW will collaborate on the development of electric car tech to be used in the next generation of EVs
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5 Jun 2019
New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range
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New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range

The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake has arrived with mechanicals borrowed from the AMG A 35, meaning 302bhp and 400Nm of torque
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4 Jun 2019
New 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp
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New 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp

New BMW M8 Competition arrives to take on everything from the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe to the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4
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4 Jun 2019
Ian Callum interview
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Ian Callum interview

Ian Callum explores his past and hints at his future as he announces his departure from Jaguar
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4 Jun 2019
New 2019 Nissan Navara pick-up launched
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New 2019 Nissan Navara pick-up launched

Nissan has unveiled a refreshed version of the Navara, with a revised chassis setup, a new six-speed manual gearbox and fresh tech
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4 Jun 2019
Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level
Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR

Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level

New flagship Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR models join the range priced from £23,600 and only available to UK customers.
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4 Jun 2019
BMW, Ford, Mercedes and Volvo join forces to share car data

BMW, Ford, Mercedes and Volvo join forces to share car data

Pilot project will see cars share data warning of slippery roads and vehicles with active hazard warning lights
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3 Jun 2019
M Performance parts for new BMW X3 and X4 M revealed
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M Performance parts for new BMW X3 and X4 M revealed

Hot BMW X3 & X4 M SUV duo now available with a selection of sporty styling parts from M Performance
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3 Jun 2019
New student-built Skoda Mountiaq pick-up truck revealed
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New student-built Skoda Mountiaq pick-up truck revealed

The one-off Skoda Mountiaq was designed and built by 35 students at the Czech brand’s vocational school to showcase their skills
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3 Jun 2019
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Volvo to crash test bike helmets against cars
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Volvo to crash test bike helmets against cars

Volvo and POC are working together on a crash test where cycle helmets are pitted against cars
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3 Jun 2019
'2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'
OPINION UK manufacturing

'2018 was the year the UK car industry went backwards'

2018 was a disastrous year for the UK car industry with it going backwards in too many crucial areas, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
2 Jun 2019
France reverses decision to cut default speed limit

France reverses decision to cut default speed limit

French government reverses last year’s decision to cut the default speed limit by 10kmh on roads without separation barriers
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31 May 2019
5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled
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5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled

Kia has recalled 5,020 hybrid and plug-in hybrid examples of the Niro in the UK due to an overheating issue in an electrical relay
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31 May 2019
A fifth of drink-driving arrests are made the morning after
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A fifth of drink-driving arrests are made the morning after

Data shows a third of all breath tests and nearly 18 per cent of drink-driving convictions are for drivers stopped between 7am and 1pm
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30 May 2019
Jaguar XJ production to end in July
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Jaguar XJ production to end in July

The last Jaguar XJ will roll off the production line in July, making way for a new all-electric flagship model in 2020
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30 May 2019
Unique VW Golf GTI and R created for Worthersee festival
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Unique VW Golf GTI and R created for Worthersee festival

VW commissioned two teams of apprentices to build a pair of bespoke high performance Volkswagen Golfs for Worthersee 2019
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30 May 2019
Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge
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Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge

Lack of public chargers for EVs leads to extension leads being used in order to charge at home, risking safety
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30 May 2019
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power
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New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the brand’s first ever plug-in hybrid, combining Ferrari’s most powerful V8 ever with three electric motors
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30 May 2019
Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking
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Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking

New national parking data standards will allow for smoother and easier payment methods to be employed at car parks across the UK
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30 May 2019
Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads
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Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads

Last year saw the lowest number of uninsured drivers caught on the road since 2012, even though 2017, by contrast, saw the most
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29 May 2019
New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models
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New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

The first plug-in hybrid Ferrari is the SP90 Stradale, a V8 supercar, but electrification will work its way across Ferrari's range
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29 May 2019
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