New cars

Pagani unveils 791bhp Huayra BC Roadster hypercar

Italian firm launches new version of extreme hypercar featuring engine upgrades and removable carbonfibre roof

31 July 2019
Pagani unveils 791bhp Huayra BC Roadster hypercar
New cars

Alpina version of BMW X7 seen testing for the first time

Prototypes of Alpina's biggest model, likely badged XB7, appear on the Nürburgring just weeks after firm's boss hints at its existence

31 July 2019
Alpina version of BMW X7 seen testing for the first time
Aston Martin DBX
Aston Martin DBX
Business

Aston Martin shares slide further after 2019 loss posted

Share price slid to new record low today, despite company boss Andy Palmer insisting firm's ambitious growth plans is on-track

31 July 2019
Aston Martin shares slide further after 2019 loss posted
Rupert Stadler
Rupert Stadler
Business

Former Audi CEO Stadler charged over Dieselgate scandal

Rupert Stadler is among four people charged with failing to prevent sale of affected cars despite being told of defeat device

31 July 2019
Former Audi CEO Stadler charged over Dieselgate scandal
LEVC completes 2500th TX hybrid taxi in Coventry
LEVC's Coventry facility has been heavily upgraded to produce the TX
Business

LEVC produces 2500th TX electrified taxi in Coventry

Range-extender TX has saved its owners £3.85 million in fuel costs compared to outgoing TX4

31 July 2019
LEVC produces 2500th TX electrified taxi in Coventry
Renault Megane RS Trophy R
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R
New cars

New Renault Megane RS Trophy-R: UK prices revealed

Standard version of Renault Sport's most hardcore hot hatch starts at over £50,000, with a flagship Nurburgring lap record edition commanding £72,000

31 July 2019
New Renault Megane RS Trophy-R: UK prices revealed
Business

Brexit contingency plans have cost UK car industry £330m

Planning for a no-deal departure from the EU has taken money away from investment, says industry body

31 July 2019
Brexit contingency plans have cost UK car industry £330m
Jaguar XE production line
Jaguar has committed to building its new all-electric XJ at Castle Bromwich
Business

UK car manufacturing falls by fifth in first half of 2019

Falling demand globally and factory shutdowns are primary causes, as industry braces for Brexit

31 July 2019
UK car manufacturing falls by fifth in first half of 2019
Land Rover Defender upgrade kits
Land Rover Defender upgrade kits
New cars

Land Rover Classic launches Defender upgrade kits

Performance-boosting packs, inspired by 70th anniversary Defender V8, include engine and suspension modifications

31 July 2019
Land Rover Classic launches Defender upgrade kits
2019 Vauxhall Vivaro Life leaves Luton
New Vivaro is based on PSA’s EMP2 platform
Business

Analysis: why Vauxhall's Luton plant has a bright future

While Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant's future is uncertain, Britain’s oldest operating car factory seems to be in rude health

30 July 2019
Analysis: why Vauxhall's Luton plant has a bright future

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