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“Energy rationing might soon be a wise plan”

“Energy rationing might soon be a wise plan”
Mike Rutherford thinks energy rationing could be a good thing, with drivers of less thirsty cars the obvious beneficiaries
New BMW iX5 Hydrogen in final cold weather testing on fuel cell powertrain

New BMW iX5 Hydrogen in final cold weather testing on fuel cell powertrain
The hydrogen fuel-cell powered BMW iX5 SUV has reached the latter stages of its development cycle before it enters a short production run this year
Mercedes electric car battery recycling plant plan revealed

Mercedes electric car battery recycling plant plan revealed
A new Mercedes pilot plant in Germany will aim to recover precious metals from batteries
BMW acquires rights to tuning brand Alpina

BMW acquires rights to tuning brand Alpina
Alpina to officially become part of BMW Group after almost 60 years of collaboration
New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795

New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795
Orders will open for new Toyota Aygo X on December 1st, with first deliveries due in Spring 2022
2022 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback teased with official spy shots

2022 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback teased with official spy shots
Audi is giving its facelifted e-tron Sportback SUV a hefty update for 2022
“The new Ferrari 296 GTB is everything we hoped it would be”

“The new Ferrari 296 GTB is everything we hoped it would be”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is happy to see that you can mix petrol and electric to produce something stunning
MINI stops production in Oxford until 18 March

MINI stops production in Oxford until 18 March
Semiconductor shortage and war in Ukraine cited as reasons for plant closure
1,006bhp Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster virtual concept unveiled

1,006bhp Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster virtual concept unveiled
Celebrating the launch of Gran Turismo 7, the new virtual Jaguar Roadster concept joins the Vision GT Coupe and Vision GT SV
Women in the automotive industry 2022: insight on gender equality

Women in the automotive industry 2022: insight on gender equality
To celebrate International Women's Day, we take a look at the opportunities and obstacles faced by women in the UK's automotive industry
New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks

New Ford Mustang California Special revealed with retro styling tweaks
Ford has revealed a limited version of the Mustang Convertible that references one of the model’s early special editions
Aston Martin and Britishvolt team up for next-gen battery tech

Aston Martin and Britishvolt team up for next-gen battery tech
Aston Martin and Britishvolt sign a deal to develop new battery technology and management systems
'Prepare yourself for £2 a litre petrol'

'Prepare yourself for £2 a litre petrol'
Mike Rutherford says a litre of petrol could soon hit £2 and suggests ways motorists can fight increasing costs
Refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale from £25,000

Refreshed Volkswagen T-Roc goes on sale from £25,000
The Volkswagen T-Roc SUV has been updated for 2022 with a new dashboard and infotainment, while the Cabriolet and hot R versions are still included in…
Motorists call for speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT details

Motorists call for speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT details
89 per cent of drivers support use of speed cameras to check insurance, MOT and road tax.
Audi Q4 e-tron: full UK prices and specifications

Audi Q4 e-tron: full UK prices and specifications
The Audi Q4 e-tron has been upgraded with 135kW charging, a new 11.6-inch display and expanded online features
All new Vauxhalls will be electric from 2028

All new Vauxhalls will be electric from 2028
Every popular Vauxhall will be electric from 2028, and the Manta model will return by 2025
Car insurance premiums up £76 in first two weeks of February 

Car insurance premiums up £76 in first two weeks of February
Car insurance costs spike by 12 per cent in response to new FCA rules to make insurance fairer.
What the global semiconductor chip shortage means for UK car buyers

What the global semiconductor chip shortage means for UK car buyers
Semiconductor chip shortages have taken their toll on the car market in 2020, 2021 and 2022, so prepare to wait for your new car to arrive.
AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet

AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet
Learners will be able to have driving lessons in a Peugeot e-208, e-2008 or Vauxhall Corsa-e
Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live

Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live
Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre
MG curbs petrol car orders due to “short-term” supply issues

MG curbs petrol car orders due to “short-term” supply issues
British brand suggests its dealers should instead encourage electric and hybrid models to prospective petrol MG buyers
'Brands will need new tricks to make electric cars affordable' 

'Brands will need new tricks to make electric cars affordable'
John McIlroy thinks manufacturers will use the electric car rollout to change the buying process
Ford forms separate ‘Model e’ and ‘Blue’ units to split EV and ICE business

Ford forms separate ‘Model e’ and ‘Blue’ units to split EV and ICE business
The Blue Oval is splitting its business into an EV-focused Ford Model e unit and Ford Blue, which will focus on ICE products
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests
Impressive performance comes after the electric Renault Zoe was awarded zero stars in in 2021; other new models rated in latest round of testing
Hyundai and Genesis plot 17 new electric cars by 2030

Hyundai and Genesis plot 17 new electric cars by 2030
Hyundai has revealed plans to launch 11 new electric cars by 2030, with a further six EVs in the works from luxury-arm Genesis
New special edition Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim launched

New special edition Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim launched
Available to order now, the new range topping Renault Captur Rive Gauche trim comes with glossy black styling and upgraded tech
Stellantis to go fully electric in Europe by 2026

Stellantis to go fully electric in Europe by 2026
The Stellantis Group has also revealed that it will offer over 75 electric cars by the end of the decade
New Morgan Super 3 revealed as Ford-powered 3 Wheeler successor

New Morgan Super 3 revealed as Ford-powered 3 Wheeler successor
The Super 3 continues Morgan’s 113-year lineage of three-wheelers with a 118bhp Ford engine, a revamped design and a new monocoque chassis
'Electric car charging is damaging the switch to EVs' 

'Electric car charging is damaging the switch to EVs'
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK's charging network needs to take lessons from petrol station forecourts
New limited edition Nissan Micra Kiiro revealed

New limited edition Nissan Micra Kiiro revealed
Following the Juke Kiiro, Nissan has now unveiled the Micra Kiiro special edition
Audi approves V6 diesels for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 

Audi approves V6 diesels for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Renewable HVO fuel reduces CO2 in some Audi models by up to 95 per cent compared with fossil diesel
Aston Martin Vantage and DBX to return as F1 safety cars in 2022

Aston Martin Vantage and DBX to return as F1 safety cars in 2022
Formula One will see Aston Martin's Vantage sports car and DBX SUV lead the pack again in 2022
'Renault is setting the scene for a new French revolution'

'Renault is setting the scene for a new French revolution'
John McIlroy thinks Renault's electric car future looks promising
New 2022 Nissan Leaf model refresh revealed 

New 2022 Nissan Leaf model refresh revealed
Nissan Leaf updated with new colours, wheels and goes on sale in March
New Dacia Duster Extreme SE special edition arrives

New Dacia Duster Extreme SE special edition arrives
The Extreme SE version of Dacia’s compact SUV receives bespoke styling touches inside and out, with prices starting from £17,495