Slideshow

When car companies make a dramatic u-turn

Plenty of car companies have been determined to stick to their guns on a variety of matters over the years - only to change their minds in the end. These are the most notable examples

18 December 2018
When car companies make a dramatic u-turn
Business

London Mayor launches £23m scrappage scheme for vans

Fund will help small London-based businesses to replace pre-Euro 6 commercial vehicles with newer ones

18 December 2018
London Mayor launches £23m scrappage scheme for vans
New cars

Smart charging could lead to an electric vehicle fuel tax

Smart tech is mandatory on government-funded chargers from next year, and it could pave the way for taxing electricity

18 December 2018
Smart charging could lead to an electric vehicle fuel tax
Business

EU agrees on 37.5% car emissions reduction target

European Union finalises tough CO2 targets for 2030 – which car industry has warned could affect jobs

18 December 2018
EU agrees on 37.5% car emissions reduction target
Audi E-tron
The small electric SUV is likely to get similar styling to the E-tron
New cars

Audi electric compact SUV to arrive in 2020

Sitting between the Q2 and Q3, the SUV will be revealed in concept form in early 2019

18 December 2018
Audi electric compact SUV to arrive in 2020
VW T-Cross
It would cost Volkswagen too much to offer hybrid options for the Polo-based T-Cross
Confidential

Autocar confidential: no hybrid for VW T-Cross, how Jaguar keeps the XE competitive and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry

18 December 2018
Autocar confidential: no hybrid for VW T-Cross, how Jaguar keeps the XE competitive and more
James Ruppert: car-sharing
A car-sharing app could get you behind the wheel of something more fun for the weekend...
Used cars

James Ruppert: how to make money from your motor

There's a new car-sharing app that lets you hire people’s cars and rent out yours - is it a good idea?

18 December 2018
James Ruppert: how to make money from your motor
New cars

New Nio ES6 unveiled: £41,000 electric rival to the Audi Q5

Chinese brand Nio unveils third production model after the seven-seat ES8; has ambitions to come to Europe

17 December 2018
New Nio ES6 unveiled: £41,000 electric rival to the Audi Q5
Renault Mégane RS Trophy
The Mégane RS Trophy is now on sale
New cars

Renault Megane RS Trophy: Prices and specs announced for 296bhp hot hatch

Most powerful model from Renault's performance arm goes on sale today with chassis and powertrain modifications

17 December 2018
Renault Megane RS Trophy: Prices and specs announced for 296bhp hot hatch
Business

Updated: Bloodhound SSC saved as investor buys 1000mph project

Yorkshire entrepreneur Ian Warhurst has bought the troubled land speed record project

17 December 2018
Updated: Bloodhound SSC saved as investor buys 1000mph project

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