New cars

Luxury Defender 130 model to crown line-up

Biggest Defender will have increased usability and a price bump to better compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

22 October 2019
Luxury Defender 130 model to crown line-up
Business

UK Government plans green numberplates for EVs

Plates showcasing electric cars could increase uptake and promote zero-emissions driving

22 October 2019
UK Government plans green numberplates for EVs
Tokyo motor show

Electric Mazda MX-30 concept revealed early by Japanese media

Japanese manufacturer's first zero-emissions model is likely to be an SUV with up to 150 miles of range

21 October 2019
Electric Mazda MX-30 concept revealed early by Japanese media
2020 Toyota ultra-compact battery electric vehicle
Two-seater is designed for elderly and young drivers in urban environments
Tokyo motor show

Toyota to launch two-seat EV in 2020

Tokyo-bound two-seater is designed for short urban journeys; company is revamping its battery leasing programme

21 October 2019
Toyota to launch two-seat EV in 2020
New cars

Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 Polestar Engineered released in UK

Volvo applies performance and handling upgrades to its 60 model line; available to order now from £56,105

21 October 2019
Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 Polestar Engineered released in UK
Jaguar XK side slant
Gearshift paddles - every XK has them, plus a Sport button
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Jaguar XK

The V8-engined Jaguar XK - coupe or convertible - is a tempting buy, especially from £6000 up. But is there a risk it'll turn around and bite you?

21 October 2019
Used car buying guide: Jaguar XK
Range Rover EV render
Land Rover's upcoming electric Range Rover, as imagined by Autocar
New cars

Range Rover EV to be most road-biased Land Rover yet

All-electric luxury crossover to rival next-gen Macan EV and Audi E-tron Sportback

21 October 2019
Range Rover EV to be most road-biased Land Rover yet
Engine lube
Viscosity modifiers are the ingenious secret ingredients that put the 'multi' into multigrade oil
Technology

Under the skin: How car engine lubricants are evolving

Even the most dedicated petrol-head often snubs lubricating oil, but this under-appreciated fluid plays a critical role

21 October 2019
Under the skin: How car engine lubricants are evolving
Business

Porsche: we must diversify beyond selling cars to survive

Firm's finance and IT boss says investment in shared mobility alone will not keep the company afloat

21 October 2019
Porsche: we must diversify beyond selling cars to survive

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