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Guide to the new MOT test changes, including tougher diesel emissions limits

Electric car batteries to inspected in MOT update

The MOT vehicle safety inspection is in line for a significant set of updates in light of the increase in hybrid and electric vehicles in the UK.
Published 19 January 2023
Britishvolt

Britishvolt enters administration

The former CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Andy Palmer, has warned that the UK needs to ramp up electric vehicle battery production.
Published 19 January 2023
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate

Aston DBS 770 Ultimate: most powerful

Aston Martin has unveiled a final run-out version of its DBS grand tourer that, with 759bhp on tap, is the company’s most powerful ever.
Published 18 January 2023
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Chevrolet reveals hybrid Corvette

American car-maker Chevrolet has unveiled a new 655bhp version of its flagship Corvette sports car, and in a first for the legendary model it com
Published 17 January 2023

£16m pledged for smart charging

The government has announced a £16m investment in the field of “smart” bi-directional electric vehicle charging.
Published 17 January 2023
SIx reasons why the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the choice of leaders (sponsored)

Best cars to buy in 2023

It would appear that 2023 will prove to be a better year for car buyers than 2022 was.
Published 17 January 2023
Hyundai crab driving system

Watch: Hyundai solves parallel parking

Hyundai has unveiled a fully-functional demonstration prototype of its “e-Corner” system, simplifying parking.
Published 13 January 2023
Michael Matheson, Holyrood

Holyrood blames typo for petrol ban delay stories

The Scottish government’s planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 has not been pushed back to 2032.
Published 12 January 2023
Car factories boom boosts the economy

Cost of living may result in less EV production

Carmakers in Britain and Europe may be scaling back production of electric vehicles amid falling consumer demand.
Published 11 January 2023
Insulate Britain protestors could be jailed for future M25 protests after new court injunction

Police to get new powers over road block protests

The government is expected to add an amendment to the Public Order Bill that would give police the power to curb protests that cause disruption.
Published 10 January 2023
Jeremy Clarkson Range Rover Sport

Clarkson: Range Rover Sport won't fit my gun

As a means of transport for the well-heeled farmer the Range Rover Sport can't comes close to a full-fat Range Rover, reckons Clarkson.
Published 10 January 2023
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

Used Tesla values plummet

Values of used Tesla models are falling fast, with some models losing nearly a quarter of their worth over the 12 months following registration.
Published 09 January 2023