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News

New Toyota Celica to blend radical EV tech, old-school thrills

Chairman reveals desire for model’s return as groundbreaking modular platform opens up new opportunities

20 November 2023

New Toyota Celica to blend radical EV tech, old-school thrills

The new Polestar 4 electric SUV will arrive in the UK next year

Opinion

Editor's letter: Polestar shows how tough being a start-up can be

Volvo spin-off brand has spent more than $1.5 billion (£1.2bn) on day-to-day operations in 2023 alone

17 November 2023

Editor's letter: Polestar shows how tough being a start-up can be

EV growth in Japan is minuscule

News

Why electric cars aren't big in Japan

Is Japan late to EVs or has it timed it just right? Turns out it sees other solutions too...

15 November 2023

Why electric cars aren't big in Japan

Polestar 6 front three quarter

The brand's CEO said production would not stop if demand was high enough

News

Polestar 6: ‘daily-driver’ supercar set for longer production run

Open-roof electric grand tourer initially sold out in 500-car launch guise; production now based on demand

13 November 2023

Polestar 6: ‘daily-driver’ supercar set for longer production run

Polestar Synergy front three quarter

The Polestar Synergy is centered on performance, an advanced technical story and sustainability

News

Polestar “would like” to put Synergy supercar into production

Firm says it has "pull" to make supercar inspired by performance, sustainability and nature as result of design contest

10 November 2023

Polestar “would like” to put Synergy supercar into production

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Today, discounts as big as 23.7% off a new car

News

Vauxhall offering biggest discounts in UK as incentives return

Mystery shopping data reveals every car maker’s discount - but is it all smoke and mirrors?

10 November 2023

Vauxhall offering biggest discounts in UK as incentives return

Opinion

Editor's letter: Discounting is back with a vengeance

Look closer and you will see that there's plenty of smoke and mirrors at play

10 November 2023

Editor's letter: Discounting is back with a vengeance

Polestar 5 front three quarter

Polestar has confirmed a power output of up to 874bhp for the 5

News

Polestar 5 revealed with 100-mile charge in five minutes

Porsche Taycan rival to get ultra-stiff platform with brand-new battery tech – and we've ridden in it

9 November 2023

Polestar 5 revealed with 100-mile charge in five minutes

Toyota IMV 0 is a versatile truck that will arrive in emerging markets priced at $10,000

News

Editor's letter: What really is mobility? Ask Toyota…

Japanese brand's versatile IMV 0 shows "future mobility" is more than just smartphone-like tech

3 November 2023

Editor's letter: What really is mobility? Ask Toyota…

Lexus RZ one motion grip

'One Motion Grip' now uses 200deg steering ratio instead of 150deg

News

Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024

'One Motion Grip' system is set to be offered initially on the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ

31 October 2023

Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024

Lexus UX manual gearbox dashboard

Lexus UX 300e is modified with Toyota GR86 pedals and gearshifter, plus rev counter

News

Driven: Toyota's manual gearbox for electric cars

New software-based system aims to offer more driver involvement. Is it more than a gimmick?

30 October 2023

Driven: Toyota's manual gearbox for electric cars

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