Formula E

Mercedes quits Formula E to focus on EV road car development

German firm says it will focus EV investment on new road car tech but remains committed to Formula 1

18 August 2021
Mercedes quits Formula E to focus on EV road car development
New cars

New Nissan Z revealed with retro design and 400bhp V6

Seventh generation of Japanese firm's sports car line features new look and tech but isn't coming to the UK

18 August 2021
New Nissan Z revealed with retro design and 400bhp V6
F1

The seats helping McLaren F1 reduce its environmental impact

Natural fibre composites are just one way the racing outfit is approaching sustainability

18 August 2021
The seats helping McLaren F1 reduce its environmental impact
Government and legislation

New long-range BMW battery concept backed by UK government

Investment is part of a funding programme into green automotive technology totalling £91.7m

18 August 2021
New long-range BMW battery concept backed by UK government
Electric cars

Scottish energy firm gains £2.2m investment for urban charging

Company hopes to become UK’s de facto on-street charging service for EVs by the end of 2023

18 August 2021
Scottish energy firm gains £2.2m investment for urban charging
New cars

Porsche to reveal "future-oriented" concept at Munich motor show

Stuttgart firm issues tease of new concept study that will make its public debut at revived event in Germany

17 August 2021
Porsche to reveal "future-oriented" concept at Munich motor show
Business

UK gigafactory: Britishvolt secures cobalt supply from Glencore

Mining firm agrees supply deal as Northumberland gigafactory plans gather pace

17 August 2021
UK gigafactory: Britishvolt secures cobalt supply from Glencore
Used cars

James Ruppert: a reliable car is a great alternative to cheap airline tickets

If you’re travelling great distances but don’t like flying, why not make the trip on four wheels?

17 August 2021
James Ruppert: a reliable car is a great alternative to cheap airline tickets
Confidential

Autocar confidential: SUVs past their peak, possible hot Audi A1 and more

Our reporters have been making reams of notes: here are this week’s most interesting snippets

17 August 2021
Autocar confidential: SUVs past their peak, possible hot Audi A1 and more
Environment and energy

Government unveils plans to spark UK hydrogen economy

£240m fund to support hydrogen plants proposed as government aims to phase out fossil fuels in key industries

17 August 2021
Government unveils plans to spark UK hydrogen economy

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