New cars

London firm electrifies classic Mini with Nissan Leaf powertrain

London Electric Cars adds classic Mini to line-up, with 20kWh battery returning up to 70 miles of range

10 June 2021
London firm electrifies classic Mini with Nissan Leaf powertrain
Tech, development and manufacturing

Self-driving Ford Mondeos roll out in Birmingham for government-backed project

After successful tests in Oxford, Project Endeavour will bring four autonomous Fords to the UK’s second-largest city before a third and final trial in London

10 June 2021
Self-driving Ford Mondeos roll out in Birmingham for government-backed project
Government and legislation

Renault charged with deceit over diesel emissions investigation

Manufacturer says it has paid French court €20 million bail and denies all charges

9 June 2021
Renault charged with deceit over diesel emissions investigation
Government and legislation

Dieselgate: VW gets £248 million in settlement with former execs

Volkswagen reaches compensation agreement with four former execs, including ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn

9 June 2021
Dieselgate: VW gets £248 million in settlement with former execs
Electric cars

Gridserve acquires Ecotricity Electric Highway EV charging network

Gridserve will invest heavily in the network, replacing all existing chargers with new tech

9 June 2021
Gridserve acquires Ecotricity Electric Highway EV charging network
Finance and corporate

Ferrari names Benedetto Vigna as new CEO after six-month vacancy

The 51-year-old Italian will bring 26 years of experience from the computer-chip industry

9 June 2021
Ferrari names Benedetto Vigna as new CEO after six-month vacancy
New cars

Autocar Awards 2021: all the winners

We recognise standout industry figures and great cars at our annual awards ceremony

8 June 2021
Autocar Awards 2021: all the winners
Business

Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

After all, when you can’t fly to Spain, why not buy a van and sit in a field?

7 June 2021
Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months
10 329462 Honda launches next generation Honda SENSING Elite safety system with Level
"It will work out how the law will look in terms of on-road safety, data privacy, cybersecurity and liability"
Government and legislation

Stock take: Legal groundwork laid for self-driving cars on UK roads

Future legislation hopes to tackle the big questions around vehicle autonomy

7 June 2021
Stock take: Legal groundwork laid for self-driving cars on UK roads
Dealership, sales and marketing

UK new car registrations soar 674% as recovery continues in May

But demand for vehicles is still down compared with the same period in 2019, says the SMMT

4 June 2021
UK new car registrations soar 674% as recovery continues in May

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