Environment and energy

Mercedes-Benz agrees deal to speed solid-state battery development

German car giant invests in solid-state specialists Factorial Energy

30 November 2021
Mercedes-Benz agrees deal to speed solid-state battery development
New cars

2026 Hennessey 2400bhp six-wheeler EV targets 1000km range

American luxury GT will appear in show form in 2024; priced from £2 million, targeting 620 miles on each charge

30 November 2021
2026 Hennessey 2400bhp six-wheeler EV targets 1000km range
Technology

Volkswagen developing software-driven chassis and steering tech

Firm hopes to improve the driving dynamics of its models with developments in ride comfort and steering precision

30 November 2021
Volkswagen developing software-driven chassis and steering tech
Government and legislation

New UK government figures reveal one in 50 cars untaxed

An estimated 1.9% of vehicles on the road in the UK are unlicensed, costing around £119 million in DfT revenue

30 November 2021
New UK government figures reveal one in 50 cars untaxed
Tech, development and manufacturing

Volvo records growth of £2bn in first nine months of 2021

Swedish marque improves upon its 2020 revenues, but a recent production drop has hit sales

30 November 2021
Volvo records growth of £2bn in first nine months of 2021
Second-hand picks

James Ruppert: Another look at high-mileage heroes

Following on from last week's article, our man looks at even more cars that won't give up the ghost

30 November 2021
James Ruppert: Another look at high-mileage heroes
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Why the US is so important for Porsche, MG's UK plans and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week of gossip in the automotive world

30 November 2021
Autocar confidential: Why the US is so important for Porsche, MG's UK plans and more
From the archive

From the motorsport archive: 500cc Kieft shows the way at Goodwood

In 1951, the tiny manufacturer's single-cylinder racer put in a seriously impressive performance

30 November 2021
From the motorsport archive: 500cc Kieft shows the way at Goodwood
New cars

Nissan shows radical new concepts to preview EV future

Electric sports car, pick-up and MPV are joined on stage by a crossover that could be built in the UK

29 November 2021
Nissan shows radical new concepts to preview EV future

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