Jim Farley, Ford’s racing driver CEO: Porsche has outsmarted us in the past; now it’s time to outsmart them


Ford's global boss shares insights on his personal passion for racing and the future of the auto industry.
Omoda 5

Omoda's plans for UK market


Chery-owned Omoda brand is leading a full-frontal assault on the UK market with four new models in the next couple of years.
SAIC Volkswagen factory

VW considers future with China over 'slavery'


Volkswagen has confirmed it is in talks with its partner in China after a German newspaper reported alleged evidence of forced labour.
Ora Funky Cat

Chinese EV pricing could be investigated


Trade Remedies Authority says it’s watching for evidence of price-fixing in Chinese electric cars.
Iain Duncan-Smith China car production

Car market fixed by ‘brutal’ China, says IDS


China has manipulated the car market and EVs give the “brutal” country more of an advantage, say former Conservative Party leader.
Tesla Model X

No more RHD Tesla Model X/S


Tesla has announced that its Model S saloon and Model X SUV will only be available in left-hand-drive form from now on.
Lynk & Co headquarters in Sweden

UK set for an influx of Chinese EV brands


As many as 25 Chinese electric car brands are planning to hit the UK in the coming years, according to a new report.
Audi Urbansphere concept car

Audi Urbansphere concept revealed


Audi has revealed a new concept car, the Urbansphere, a vehicle larger than its A8 luxury saloon but designed with city living in mind.
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.
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck has got over 200,000 reservations

Five predictions for the car world in 2022


The last year has been an extremely difficult one for the motor industry; can we look forward to a brighter 2022?
Honda refuses to confirm electric HR-V for UK

Honda refuses to confirm electric HR-V for UK


Honda has unveiled a new pure-electric version of its HR-V for China, but Honda UK refused to confirm if it is destined for Britain.
Apollo robotaxi

Robotaxis on test in Shanghai


Chinese tech giant Baidu has opened up its self-driving Apollo Go robotaxi to the public on the streets of Shanghai, according to a state-owned m
Didi Global

Call to ban Chinese Didi app over spying


Fears over Chinese spying has led MPs to demand an outright ban on Didi Global, a ride-hailing app for smartphones that is set to rival Uber.