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Britain's first electric forecourt opens in Essex

Ultra-rapid chargers increase by 40%

The number of ultra-rapid public EV chargers in the UK has increased by some 40% according to the latest figures released by Zap-Map.
Published 19 July 2022

Flying airport shuttle trials may begin in 2024

A new consortium could begin trials of a flying taxi service operating between UK airports and city centres by 2024.
Published 18 July 2022
Updated Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed gets facelifted

Kia has unveiled a facelifted version of its XCeed compact crossover with a few modest styling tweaks inside and out.
Published 18 July 2022
Aston Martin will receive electric tech from Mercedes in return for bigger stake

Aston to raise £653m in Saudi-backed deal

Aston Martin Lagonda has said that it plans to raise £653m in equity with backing from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Published 15 July 2022
1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 by Lego

Lego unveils classic Chevy Camaro Z28 kit

Lego has unveiled its latest classic car-inspired kit: a brick version of the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Published 14 July 2022
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai Ioniq 6 saloon with 300+ miles revealed

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 6, the slippery, streamlined follow-up to the electric Ioniq 5.
Published 14 July 2022
Smart motorway construction

Fraud fears over motorway construction

National Highways has written to construction companies asking them to outline the anti-fraud practices they have in place.
Published 13 July 2022
Welcome to Wales sign

Speed limit in Wales lowered to 20mph

The Welsh parliament has passed legislation that will see the speed limit in built-up areas reduced from 30mph to 20mph from next year.
Published 12 July 2022
Female Uber passenger charged £119 for eight-mile journey after 43-mile round trip while she slept

Uber lobbied UK politicians with £75m fund

A trove of leaked documents has revealed that the US ride-sharing company Uber spent around £75m per year lobbying politicians.
Published 12 July 2022
Bernie Ecclestone to become a father again to first son at the age of 89

Ecclestone to be charged with fraud

Former Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone is to face charges of fraud by false representation after discovery undeclared assets.
Published 12 July 2022
Jeremy Clarkson opens up about plans to be a farmer, reveals love of birds and conservation

Clarkson opens restaurant thanks to loophole

Jeremy Clarkson has opened a 40-seat restaurant on his farm in rural Oxfordshire.
Published 11 July 2022
Iron Dames in Ferrari 488 GTE Pro Evo at Monza 2022 WEC

All-female team takes podium in WEC

Iron Dames has become the first all-female racing team to take a class podium position in a World Endurance Championship (WEC) event.
Published 11 July 2022