Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé

The new most valuable car in the world


A Mercedes is the most expensive car in the world. Why does that matter?
ABB PixelPaint in action

World’s first art car painted by robots


ABB, an automation firm that supplies complex robotics to the car industry, has unveiled the world’s first art cars to be painted by a robot.
Five electric start-ups with their eyes on Tesla

Why Ford sold some of its stake in Rivian


Share values in the American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian fell after Ford sold some of its stake. Here's why Ford made the move.
Three quarters of electric car owners use extension leads to charge their cars

Used EV sales represent less than 1% of market


Sales of used electric vehicles more than doubled in the first quarter of 2022, though they still represent only a tiny fraction of the market.
Tobias Moers

Aston Martin gets third CEO in three years


as Moers has stepped down from his role as CEO of Aston Martin, forcing the company to appoint its third chief executive in three years.
Audi and Porsche may announce F1 plans next week following meeting with parent company Volkswagen

Audi and Porsche enter F1 in 2026


Porsche and Audi will enter Formula 1 in 2026, the Volkswagen Group CEO, Herbert Diess has said, confirming rumours.
2022 Audi A8

Audi offers 'Semiconductor Shortage Package'


Audi has begun selling certain models in the United States with what it describes as a “Semiconductor Shortage Package”.
Lucid unveils entry-level Air model with 406 miles of range

Lucid Air due for European summer launch


The Lucid Air electric saloon will launch in Europe in June or July initially going on sale in Germany, expanding to other countries thereafter.
Autonomous bus begins testing in Scotland ahead of pilot service later in the summer

Self-driving bus begins testing in Scotland


An autonomous bus has begun testing on routes around Edinburgh this week ahead of the introduction of a pilot self-driving bus service.
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck has got over 200,000 reservations

Tesla posts record $3.3bn profits


Tesla has posted record profits for the first quarter of this year, exceeding the $2.9bn high it recorded in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Healey by Caton

Coachbuilder Caton reveals Austin-Healey restomod


Caton, a new Coventry-based coachbuilding start-up has revealed images and details of its first vehicle.