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Stellantis builds vans in Luton and Cheshire, which Tavares says should count towards its ZEV quote
Manufacturing

Stellantis CEO: "Terrible" ZEV mandate will "kill" UK car industry

Carlos Tavares asks UK government to count locally built cars in electric vehicle sales quotas

25 April 2024
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Stellantis CEO: "Terrible" ZEV mandate will "kill" UK car industry
Honda Ye GT concept Beijing motor show front
Sleek GT is only a concept for now...
New cars

Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT

A second set of Ye EVs will be revealed in the coming months, completing the six-car line-up for China

25 April 2024
Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT
MG EXE181 Beijing motor show front quarter
Smooth, long-tailed body gives lower drag coefficient than a Volkswagen XL1
New cars

MG EXE181 concept previews Rimac-baiting electric hypercar

Chinese firm claims new concept will hit 62mph in 1.9sec; has 0.181 drag coefficient

25 April 2024
MG EXE181 concept previews Rimac-baiting electric hypercar
New cars

GWM Ora 07 prototype drive

Ora's second UK-bound model offers 402bhp and 354 miles of range for around £35,000

25 April 2024
GWM Ora 07 prototype drive
Zeekr Mix at Beijing motor show front quarter
The Mix is based on the same SEA platform as the Smart #1, #3, #5 and Volvo EX30
New cars

Zeekr Mix: Volkswagen ID Buzz rival set for UK launch in 2026

Geely-owned premium brand unveils five-seat MPV, twinned with Smart #5, at Beijing motor show

25 April 2024
Zeekr Mix: Volkswagen ID Buzz rival set for UK launch in 2026
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Volkswagen says the new California concept is the “future of the camper van"
New cars

Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May

Next-gen campervan previewed with more space, hybrid power, improved kitchen and a second sliding door

25 April 2024
Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May
Beijing motor show

Arcfox to Zeekr: Star cars at the 2024 Beijing motor show

The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners

25 April 2024
Arcfox to Zeekr: Star cars at the 2024 Beijing motor show
Lotus Evija X front quarter
Colossal rear wing tops exposed carbonfibre bodyshell
New cars

Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter

Track version of electric hypercar has already claimed the third-fastest 'Ring time – and has more to give

25 April 2024
Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter
Mike Johnstone Lotus
Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo
Corporate

Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months

Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive

25 April 2024
Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months
Smart 5 concept Beijing motor show front quarter
Segmented LED lights are key to Smart's new, more rugged look
New cars

Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

Brand’s biggest model, due in UK in 2025, introduces off-roader-esque design language and new interior layout

25 April 2024
Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

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VW ID Code front Beijing motor show
Sleek new design language is aimed specifically at China
New cars

Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept

25 April 2024
Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept

Motorsport news

btcc front racing
The full broadcasting schedule is set to be revealed in the coming weeks
Motorsport

2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok

27 March 2024
2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok