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Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant

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
New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp

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
New Skoda Karoq Velo concept car 

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
FCA / Renault merger deal has fallen through

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
2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed

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

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
Mulgari ICON03 launched: a tuned version of the M240i

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
Lexus One online car subscription service launched

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
Mazda announces specs for new SkyActiv-X engine

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
Ford confirms September 2020 closure of Bridgend factory 

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
New Renault Koleos arrives with improved tech

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
E5 petrol and B7 diesel fuel pump labels introduced

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
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring specification announced

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
electric cars will require twice world’s supply of cobalt

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

‘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
JLR and BMW to work together on electric cars

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
New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range

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
New 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp

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
Ian Callum interview

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

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
Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level 

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.
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
M Performance parts for new BMW X3 and X4 M revealed

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
New student-built Skoda Mountiaq pick-up truck revealed

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
Volvo to crash test bike helmets against cars

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

'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
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
5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled

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
A fifth of drink-driving arrests are made the morning after

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
Jaguar XJ production to end in July

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
Unique VW Golf GTI and R created for Worthersee festival

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
Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge

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
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power

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
Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking

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
Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads

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
New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

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