New cars

Electric Nissan GT-R primed for solid-state battery tech

Nissan sports car tipped to be first EV to use new battery tech in 2028

27 August 2024
Electric Nissan GT-R primed for solid-state battery tech
New cars

JLR will reinvent Discovery to take it out of Defender's shadow

Reborn sixth-generation SUV will emphasise a “family adventure” focus, and is tipped for ICE and EV

26 August 2024
JLR will reinvent Discovery to take it out of Defender's shadow
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Tavascan range is topped by a 335bhp, 501lb ft four-wheel-drive model
New cars

New top-spec Cupra Tavascan takes brand above £60,000

Chinese-built Polestar 4 rival is available to order from next month priced from £47k to £61k

23 August 2024
New top-spec Cupra Tavascan takes brand above £60,000
Consumer

Councils to get power to implement 20mph and low-traffic zones

New transport minister Louise Haigh says schemes won't need central government sign-off

22 August 2024
Councils to get power to implement 20mph and low-traffic zones
New cars

Nissan committed to EVs from 2030 despite sales slowdown

Japanese firm is aiming to create a balanced model line-up amid slowing EV sales

22 August 2024
Nissan committed to EVs from 2030 despite sales slowdown
Environment and energy

Doubts mount over Europe's 'bogus' e-fuels exemption

High energy demand and rules around its sourcing could lead to a de facto ban on combustion engines

22 August 2024
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Doubts mount over Europe's 'bogus' e-fuels exemption
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Ford will focus on hybrid seven-seaters for the US and affordable EVs for Europe
New cars

Ford cancels seven-seat electric SUV in profitability push

Kia EV9 rival was due to be launched next year but failed to meet profit criteria

21 August 2024
Ford cancels seven-seat electric SUV in profitability push
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Ford Sierra RS500 will be reimagined to showcase innovative engineering tech
New cars

Ford Sierra RS500 reborn as sub-tonne, carbon-bodied showcase

Group of British companies – including Cosworth itself – partner to reimagine legendary 1980s super-saloon

20 August 2024
Ford Sierra RS500 reborn as sub-tonne, carbon-bodied showcase
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GT1-inspired bodywork is all carbonfibre
New cars

Tuthill turns Porsche 911 into wild 1200kg GT1 racer for the road

1990s Le Mans supercar inspires UK firm's most radical build yet; offers 500bhp atmo flat six and manual 'box

16 August 2024
Tuthill turns Porsche 911 into wild 1200kg GT1 racer for the road
New cars

Ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce Phantom is more artwork than car

Latest project from Goodwood's Bespoke division is an intricately detailed tribute to the Spirit of Ecstacy

16 August 2024
Ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce Phantom is more artwork than car

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