Bloodhound
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My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 63)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the search for the fastest person in the world, and the BYD Seal

22 November 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 63)
Citroen e C3 side charging
LFP batteries for the Citroën ë-C3 will initially be sourced from China
Manufacturing

Stellantis and CATL consider LFP battery production in Europe

Two firms agree to 50:50 joint venture for a factory to support production of affordable electric cars

21 November 2023
Autocar Business
Stellantis and CATL consider LFP battery production in Europe
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer EV side
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric loses no performance and only two miles of range, compared with hatchback
New cars

New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives at £39,995

Electric estate brings larger boot capacity and 256 miles of range

21 November 2023
New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives at £39,995
Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Hyundai AI factory
Singapore site makes 70 Ioniq 5s per shift with 29 technicians
Features

Hyundai opens new AI factory with robot dogs and on-site farm

Inside the Singapore facility, which builds highly personalised cars in just six hours (and feeds their owners)

21 November 2023
Hyundai opens new AI factory with robot dogs and on-site farm
Ora Funky Cat front quarter tracking
Ora Funky Cat is now called GWM Ora 03
New cars

Ora Funky Cat renamed in rebranding of Great Wall Motor range

Chinese company looks to improve its European image with simpler naming strategy for Ora and Wey cars

21 November 2023
Ora Funky Cat renamed in rebranding of Great Wall Motor range
Business

Fleets scrabble to keep cars on road as repair wait times mount

Average lead time for booking a garage slot has risen by 57% since before the pandemic

21 November 2023
Autocar Business
Fleets scrabble to keep cars on road as repair wait times mount
2024 Hyundai Tucson front three quarter
New skid plates at the front and rear emphasise the car's width
New cars

Updated Hyundai Tucson brings redesign and physical heater controls

Dashboard-width infotainment screen, more rugged styling and traditional dials for revamped SUV

20 November 2023
Updated Hyundai Tucson brings redesign and physical heater controls
New cars

New Toyota Celica to blend radical EV tech, old-school thrills

Chairman reveals desire for model’s return as groundbreaking modular platform opens up new opportunities

20 November 2023
New Toyota Celica to blend radical EV tech, old-school thrills
Hydrogen

The British firm revolutionising hydrogen fuel cell production

Common printed circuit boards will enable much quicker and cheaper production of hydrogen systems

20 November 2023
Autocar Business
The British firm revolutionising hydrogen fuel cell production
pothole 2
Potholes are one of the main targets for the fund
Consumer

Government pledges £8.3bn to repair UK roads

Cash taken from now-scaled back HS2 high-speed rail project

17 November 2023
Government pledges £8.3bn to repair UK roads

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