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King Long Robobus in Chongqing

Autonomous buses operating in China

The Chinese city of Chongqing has begun operating a network of autonomous buses that are already available to be hailed by the public.
Published 01 February 2022
Citroen to introduce British sign language across its retail operations

Grey is most popular new car colour

Grey has topped the list of the most popular colours for new cars in the UK for the fourth year in a row according to new figures by the SMMT.
Published 31 January 2022

Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS coming to UK

Skoda has announced that UK orders will soon open for its upcoming Enyaq Coupé iV model, the sloped-roof version of the company's electric SUV.
Published 31 January 2022

Clarkson: Lexus ES is a perfectly dull car

Jeremy Clarkson, on what appears to be an uncharacteristically melancholic day, has written a damning appraisal of the state of motoring.
Published 30 January 2022

Gordon Murray Automotive unveils new V12 supercar

Gordon Murray, the car designer who penned the legendary McLaren F1 hypercar of the 1990s, has announced an all-new lightweight V12 supercar.
Published 28 January 2022
Lotus Type 135 first electric sports car sketch

First sketch of Lotus' new electric sports car

British carmaker Lotus has released a sketch of its first electric sports car alongside details of its close collaboration with Britishvolt.
Published 28 January 2022

Range Rover PHEV will come with 70 miles electric

Land Rover has announced that both the plug-in hybrid and SV flagship versions of its Range Rover are now open for orders.
Published 27 January 2022

Car buyers value quality and style over eco creds

A new study by the automotive content publisher Autovia has revealed the factors that most motivate buyers purchasing a new car.
Published 25 January 2022

Britishvolt deal revs up UK gigafactory plans

A UK tech firm's ambition to produce 300,000 electric vehicle battery packs per year in Northumberland have been given a shot in the arm.
Published 24 January 2022

UK start-up announces flying taxi plans

Urban-Air Port, a start-up specialising in infrastructure for “future air mobility” plans to open 200 flying taxi and cargo drone hubs globally.
Published 24 January 2022
2022 Kia Sportage

2022 Kia Sportage preview vs rivals

An all-new fifth-generation Kia Sportage will be for sale in dealers this year, and we have all the latest details.
Published 21 January 2022
Learner drivers struggle to book tests amid backlog

More learners choosing automatic test

Learner drivers are increasingly choosing to take both driving lessons and their practical driving tests in cars with automatic gearboxes.
Published 21 January 2022