Rivian R2

Rivian reveals SUVs, likely UK-bound


The American electric car manufacturer has revealed three new SUV models designed to make the brand’s products more affordable.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Spring Budget 2024

EV industry unhappy with Spring Budget


Charging network CEO says the government’s failure to cut VAT on public charging prevented a “huge boost” for electric car drivers.
BAR 8IE registration plate

Barbie-themed plate on sale for £1m


Barbie proved a billion-dollar success at the box office. Can “BAR 8IE” turn a million for itself?
Dashboard screens risk drivers' lives, reports The Sunday Times

Car makers told to bring back real buttons


Car makers have been told in no uncertain terms that their reliance on touchscreen-based controls is making our roads less safe.
BMW i5 Flow Nostokana art car

BMW art car has colour-changing electronic panels


The latest BMW art car is an i5 electric saloon with colour-changing technology and South African Ndebele designs.
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo

Open-topped Maserati GranCabrio revealed


A convertible version of the GranTurismo first revealed in 2022, the GranCabrio will launch with a 3-litre V6 petrol engine.
Apple targets 2024 for passenger car with "next level" battery tech

Apple cancels work on electric car


Apple has cancelled its driverless electric car project after a decade of work, according to reports citing internal sources.
McLaren Artura Spider

McLaren Artura Spider drop-top supercar unveiled


Arrival of the open-top Artura brings with it a 20bhp power hike for both the coupé and convertible models.
Undercover police ride bicycles and don Lycra to catch dangerous drivers

Cyclist that reported rule-breaking driver charged


Dave Clifton was charged with riding a cycle on a road without due care and attention after catching a rule-breaking driver on his helmet camera.
Renault 5 E-Tech electric

New electric Renault 5 revealed in full


Renault has taken the wraps off the new 5 E-Tech Electric, a 250-mile EV taking inspiration from the original of the 1970s.
Fiat 600e

Fiat calls for EV grant re-introduction


Fiat has said “more needs to be done” by the UK government if it wants to achieve its target of 80 per cent of new car sales being EVs by 2030.
A headlight being tested at Ring Automotive's laboratory in Leeds

'Many' aftermarket headlight bulbs are illegal


A leading supplier of car lighting and electrics has warned that many headlight bulbs currently on the market in the UK are not road compliant.