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Austin J40 pedal car

Austin name lives again

The Austin brand name is set to appear again on a new car — albeit a very small one.
Published 08 September 2022
Audi confirms that it will enter F1 in 2026

Audi confirms 2026 F1 entry

Audi has formally confirmed that it will enter Formula One from 2026 developing its own power unit in-house.
Published 26 August 2022
Wrecked Mini Countryman

Wrecked cars sold without history of damage

Used cars that have been involved in heavy crashes are being repaired and sold to unsuspecting customers with no mention of their history.
Published 14 August 2022
Protesters gather outside Tesla Factory

Elon Musk has sold billions in Tesla shares

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk this week sold $6.9 billion (£5.7 billion) worth of shares in the electric car company. Here's why.
Published 12 August 2022
BP delivery

BP reports £6.9bn quarterly profits

Oil giant BP has reported almost £7bn in quarterly profits in the three months to June, but has ruled out any price cuts.
Published 03 August 2022
Tesla Model Y interior RHD

Tesla to charge for connectivity after 8 years

Tesla is to begin charging for its Standard Connectivity service, reversing an older policy that saw new car buyers receive it free for life.
Published 27 July 2022

Why was Herbert Diess sacked as boss of VW?

Volkswagen has sacked its CEO, Herbert Diess, amid a series of crises at the company. Here's why.
Published 27 July 2022

TVR refuses to die — has plans for three EVs

TVR has not built a new car since 2006, but since the mid-2010s a plan has been underway to revive the brand with a new V8-powered Griffith.
Published 19 July 2022

Flying airport shuttle trials may begin in 2024

A new consortium could begin trials of a flying taxi service operating between UK airports and city centres by 2024.
Published 18 July 2022
Aston Martin will receive electric tech from Mercedes in return for bigger stake

Aston to raise £653m in Saudi-backed deal

Aston Martin Lagonda has said that it plans to raise £653m in equity with backing from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Published 15 July 2022
Female Uber passenger charged £119 for eight-mile journey after 43-mile round trip while she slept

Uber lobbied UK politicians with £75m fund

A trove of leaked documents has revealed that the US ride-sharing company Uber spent around £75m per year lobbying politicians.
Published 12 July 2022
Bernie Ecclestone to become a father again to first son at the age of 89

Ecclestone to be charged with fraud

Former Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone is to face charges of fraud by false representation after discovery undeclared assets.
Published 12 July 2022