London black cab
Such taxis were a common sight for many years and not replaced until 1948
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1937

Trying out London's new black cab, Lancia's masterpiece and government fails to deliver promise

28 June 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1937
BMW X1 M35i 2023 front cornering
Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is boosted to 296bhp in the BMW X1 M35i
New cars

New 2023 BMW X1 M35i brings 296bhp for £45,995

Sporting variant of premium crossover receives power boost and chassis overhaul for increased agility

27 June 2023
New 2023 BMW X1 M35i brings 296bhp for £45,995
Diesel fumes
The court ruled owners could claim between 5% and 15% of the purchase price of their cars
Business

Diesel owners due compensation, rules German federal court

Landmark ruling places burden on car makers to demonstrate emission manipulation devices are not illegal

27 June 2023
Diesel owners due compensation, rules German federal court
15 volkswagen id 4 2021 uk first drive review charging
VW said demand for EVs is up to 30% below originally planned production figures
New cars

Volkswagen scales back EV production

Works council head cites “strong customer reluctance” as shifts shortened and holiday period extended

27 June 2023
Volkswagen scales back EV production
Slideshow

World’s best ever shooting brakes

Everyone loves a fast wagon - and in this story we're rounding up the very best you've ever been able to buy

27 June 2023
World’s best ever shooting brakes
Corporate

Ex-Audi boss sentenced in diesel emissions fraud case

Rupert Stadler given suspended sentence and €1.1 million fine by German court following plea deal and admission of guilt

27 June 2023
Ex-Audi boss sentenced in diesel emissions fraud case
Manufacturing

Back EV manufacturing to 'unlock £106bn by 2030’

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders calls on all UK political parties to back five pledges as part of new manifesto

27 June 2023
Autocar Business
Back EV manufacturing to 'unlock £106bn by 2030’
BAC Mono 2022 front quarter tracking
Battery-electric powertrains are currently too heavy to work in the BAC Mono platform, said Neill Briggs
New cars

BAC boss: Supply chain shortcomings slowing EV development

Liverpool-based supercar maker says 'we're in' once electric motors become widely available

27 June 2023
BAC boss: Supply chain shortcomings slowing EV development
Toyota dealer
“The existing distribution margins and models are undoubtedly not sustainable.”
Car sales

Why Toyota could be next to adopt the agency sales model

Selling cars directly to the customer, rather than through a dealer, may soon extend to mainstream manufacturers

27 June 2023
Autocar Business
Why Toyota could be next to adopt the agency sales model
New cars

Volvo design boss on shaping the future of Swedish brand

Volvo's British design chief Jeremy Offer's unorthodox background influences his unique approach to car design

27 June 2023
Volvo design boss on shaping the future of Swedish brand

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