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JCB unveils machine that fixes potholes in 8 minutes

Green light for £15m traffic signal upgrade

The UK government has announced a £15m fund to tackle potholes and modernise traffic signals.
Published 16 August 2021
Bugatti Bolide

1578bhp Bugatti Bolide to cost £3.4m

The Bugatti Bolide, a track-only hypercar based on the W16 engine of the Chiron, is now set to go into limited production – for a cool £3.4m.
Published 13 August 2021
2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Lamborghini Countach returns as 221mph V12 hybrid

Generation Alpha has its own Countach to drool over, as the supercar is back to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary model's unveiling.
Published 13 August 2021
Research underway to look at hydrogen fuel cell power for Britain’s fire engines

Fuel cell power for fire trucks

New research will investigate the use of hydrogen fuel cell power for fire engines in Oxfordshire, as the council aims to be net zero.
Published 13 August 2021

Do EV batteries drain when stuck in traffic?

If you're stuck in a traffic jam with a less than full battery in your electric car, should you be worried about it running out of juice?
Published 13 August 2021
Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider

Aston Valkyrie Spider gets 1,139bhp

Aston Martin has taken the roof off its extreme hypercar to create the Valkyrie Spider, its fastest open-topped car yet.
Published 12 August 2021
Mini Strip

Fashion designer Paul Smith reinvents the Mini

Mini joins forces with fashion designer Paul Smith to create a one-off sustainability special.
Published 12 August 2021
Goodwood Revival 2021

Goodwood Revival parade for key workers

Key workers will be honoured with a victory parade at the Goodwood Revival in September.
Published 11 August 2021
Ford employs robot test drivers

Ford employs robot test drivers

Ford has confirmed that it is now using robot test drivers in place of humans to conduct experiments on vehicles in extreme climatic conditions.
Published 11 August 2021
2022 BMW iX3

BMW iX3 electric SUV update

BMW has released images, details and pricing for the updated iX3 electric SUV, set to go on sale in the UK before the start of 2022 from £59,730.
Published 10 August 2021
Audi Skysphere

Shape-shifting Audi Skysphere revealed

The Audi Skysphere is a design concept that previews an autonomous driving future.
Published 10 August 2021
Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition

Kia makes an electric beach buggy

Kia has taken the wraps off a special edition of the Soul EV designed to tackle the beach at the UK’s Boardmasters 2021 event in Cornwall.
Published 10 August 2021