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October new car market beats pre-pandemic levels but subdued EV growth hinders green goals

October delivers 153,529 new car registrations, up 14.3% year-on-year and 7.2% above 2019. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake records 42nd consecutive month of growth but struggles to increase market share,…

Experience extreme air-cooled Porsche 911 ice driving in Santa’s back garden this January

Spirit of Speed Arctic is a unique, high-adrenaline ice driving experience in the wilderness of Lapland, organised by Kalmar Beyond Adventure Push driving skills and rally-prepared air- and water-cooled Porsche…

Romans International offers rare chance to buy delivery mileage Ferrari Enzo and Maserati MC12 ‘Twins’

Two of the most revered supercars of the 2000s – and a pair connected from their conception – are now offered for sale through Romans International. The Ferrari Enzo and…

Lotus launches Type 136 – A track-inspired performance road bike. Electrified.

Featuring the lightest e-bike motor from High Performance System (HPS)*, delivering true dual-use functionality to ride further, faster and higher Harnessing design and engineering excellence from more than 30 years’…

First all-electric Munro Series-M 4×4 leaves production line with a £68m customer pipeline confirmed

Munro Vehicles completes its first pre-production model, the all-electric Series-M 4×4 Utility (hard top), just ten months after revealing the prototype MK_1 to the world in December 2022 First model,…

Volvo Cars launches new Energy Solutions business, embracing wider climate potential of electric cars

Our electric cars are an important step towards a more sustainable society, but the cars and their batteries can do so much more than eliminate tailpipe emissions. For example, did…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has enhanced the successful Crafter

Second-generation Crafter with over 354,000 vehicles sold receives extensive technical update comprising a new cockpit landscape and new assist systems New infotainment system with free-standing display offers intuitive operation, state-of-the-art…

Added value: Dacia Sandero now available from only £166 per month

6.9% APR Representative PCP available on Sandero and Sandero Stepway, with £500 deposit contributions for Expression and Extreme versions Sandero and Stepway available from £166* and £169 per month respectively…

Mercedes-Benz UK announces pricing and specification of new E-Class Estate

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is now on sale in the UK, from £57,930 OTR1 Initially available in AMG Line, AMG Line Advanced, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus and…

McLaren Applied’s Fuel Analytics Service makes instant impact on productivity and efficiency, expediting decarbonisation of global mining industry

Case study of Fuel Analytics Service use in PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA) mining operations shows up to 6.5% reduction in fuel and carbon emissions With fuel representing 25-30% of a…

We’re selling more cars thanks to AI, say dealers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) selling cars to customers; ‘unthinkable’ just 12 months ago Phyron’s ‘always on’ paid video ad platform, 100% powered by AI, performing as an outsourced video marketing team…

Polestar enables customers to reduce carbon footprint and costs through partnership with Ohme and Octopus Energy

BICESTER, UK – 2nd November 2023. Polestar strengthens its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint through two strategic partnerships in the UK, with Ohme as home charging partner and green…

Mazda rotary engine production passes two million units

Production of rotary engines resumed in June 2023 for the Mazda MX-30 R-EV. Launched in 1967, the Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S was the first production rotary engine vehicle. The Mazda…

Defender 90 ‘Prototype X’

Chelsea Truck Company, part of the Kahn Group of companies, has just unveiled its latest take on the Defender 90, a 1 of 1 prototype showcasing its latest experimental designs…

Renault Scenic Vision delivers an electrifying performance in hit Netflix series ‘Bodies’

Renault Scenic Vision concept and Megane E-Tech 100% electric take up starring roles in hit Netflix series ‘Bodies’ Part of an ambitious product placement programme by Renault over the last…

The fourth edition of the 1000 Miglia Warm Up U.S.A. is here

FIVE-STAR HOSPITALITY, 1000 MIGLIA-STYLE SPORTING ACTIVITIES, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND UNIQUE SCENERY FOR THE RED ARROW’S U.S. EVENT Middleburg, VA, November 1 – Everything is ready for the start of the…

Exclusive 60th Anniversary options for McLaren supercars give customers an opportunity to personalise their new McLaren

New range of anniversary options extends McLaren celebrations into 60th year Available to order across McLaren series-production road car line-up Three exterior paint colours inspired by McLaren’s Triple Crown achievement…

Special rating for assistance systems: top marks for Mercedes-Benz E-Class and EQE SUV from Euro NCAP

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and EQE SUV both receive overall ratings of “very good” in Euro NCAP’s special assessment for assistance systems Evaluations were based on most extensive equipment with assistance systems…

New Volkswagen offer won’t leave drivers out in the cold this winter

25 per cent off service plans and All-in from Volkswagen Offer available throughout November Service plans now include electric vehicles Milton Keynes – Winter driving peace of mind and the…

Ultra-successful Aston Martin Vantage GTE prepares for final farewell in FIA World Endurance Championship

Three Aston Martins to race in Bahrain as curtain falls on the GTE class era Heart of Racing, TF Sport and D’station Racing target victory in season finale Aston Martin…

Leather is an ideal choice for a sustainable future. – One 4 Leather joins call for COP28 to endorse leather

One 4 Leather, along with 30 signatories from international leather industry organisations, called on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to recognise the importance of natural materials, particularly…

Vinnie Jones chooses Isuzu D-MAX AT35 as his adventure companion

Vinnie Jones has chosen the Isuzu D-Max AT35 with premium accessories as his personal vehicle. He will use this rugged pick-up truck while filming his new Discovery Channel TV show,…

The Škoda Polygon site where robots put the latest safety tech to the test

The Polygon test centre in Úhelnice, Czech Republic, is now the home of Škoda’s advanced safety technology development programme Active safety systems such as Front Assist, Side Assist, Crew Protect…

Hyundai Motor UK announces IONIQ 5 N range pricing, specification and technical information

Prices starting from £65,000 Hyper hatch performance combined with IONIQ 5’s all round every day practicality N e-shift and N Active Sound+ provide emotional driving engagement Up to 650PS and…

Volvo Cars to build EX30 small SUV in Ghent as part of global production capacity boost

Responding to strong demand for the car, Volvo Cars has decided that it will start building the new fully electric Volvo EX30 in its Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025,…