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New BYD Blade EV battery stands up to extreme durability tests

Pack can survive being crushed, bent, penetrated and heated to highlight importance of EV battery safety

30 March 2020
New BYD Blade EV battery stands up to extreme durability tests
BMW I Hydrogen Next concept 2019 - static front
BMW's Hydrogen Next concept
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BMW details hydrogen plans including 369bhp powertrain

Pilot of X5-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles is due in 2022, ahead of full launch later in decade

30 March 2020
BMW details hydrogen plans including 369bhp powertrain
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Bloodhound 2021 record attempt ‘unlikely’ due to coronavirus

British land speed record project goes into hibernation as sponsorship industry shuts down, says CEO

27 March 2020
Bloodhound 2021 record attempt ‘unlikely’ due to coronavirus
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Mazda CX-5 gets update to boost efficiency

Mazda adds cylinder deactivation to petrol SUV, alongside minor revisions to cabin and refinement

27 March 2020
Mazda CX-5 gets update to boost efficiency
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First Morgan Plus Four 70th anniversary models roll off line

Initial four of 20 limited-run cars completed before coronavirus forced temporary factory closure

26 March 2020
First Morgan Plus Four 70th anniversary models roll off line
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McLaren Elva M6A Theme celebrates iconic Can-Am racer

Ultra-exclusive speedster adopts a retro-inspired livery in tribute to Bruce McLaren's early racing efforts

26 March 2020
McLaren Elva M6A Theme celebrates iconic Can-Am racer
2021 Toyota small SUV prototype - cornering front
The model will share its platform with the new Yaris and could offer the same powertrains
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New small Toyota SUV: 4x4 crossover begins winter testing

Yaris-based chassis mule shows off new model's raised ride height and long wheelbase

26 March 2020
New small Toyota SUV: 4x4 crossover begins winter testing
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Land Rover's mild-hybrid tech spells end for V8 diesel Range Rover

New six-cylinder units offer improved acceleration and efficiency over ageing Ford-sourced V8

26 March 2020
Land Rover's mild-hybrid tech spells end for V8 diesel Range Rover
New Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ
New Toyota GR86 (left) and Subaru BRZ should be faster
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Next Toyota GT86 confirmed for 2021 in leaked presentation

New GR86 sports car is set to launch next summer with 252bhp turbo flat-four; Subaru version to follow

25 March 2020
Next Toyota GT86 confirmed for 2021 in leaked presentation
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Morgan styling could be modernised, says design boss

British car maker's styling direction will move from the 1940s to the 1960s, keeping distance with the present

24 March 2020
Morgan styling could be modernised, says design boss

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