Electric motor
Rotor (left) is spun by stator (right) to generate power
Technology

How to reduce rare metals in electric cars

Magnet developed by Iron Magnetics claims to be twice as effective while being 75% more sustainable

7 December 2023
How to reduce rare metals in electric cars
Formula 1 start shot Brazil 2023
F1's technical chief said the sport is "committed to promoting sustainability”
F1

F1 to investigate hydrogen power for future motorsport use

F1 technical chiefs form new working group with FIA and officials from new Extreme H hydrogen racing category

7 December 2023
F1 to investigate hydrogen power for future motorsport use
Petrol stations lead
Today there are 8400 independent stations and BP reckons there’s still a 25% contraction to come
Features

What happens to petrol stations when every car is electric?

The rise of EVs is causing demand for petrol and diesel to drop - we ask how small, rural businesses are adapting

7 December 2023
What happens to petrol stations when every car is electric?
2024 Skoda Enyaq vRS blue
The sporty Enyaq vRS (pictured) has received a 40bhp boost, pushing its total output to 335bhp
New cars

2024 Skoda Enyaq gains range and performance upgrades

Upgraded electric SUV is fastest and most powerful road-going Skoda yet; range boosted to 340 miles

7 December 2023
2024 Skoda Enyaq gains range and performance upgrades
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Autocar Business

Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)

Episode two of all-new podcast takes a look at the people and companies shaking up the industry

6 December 2023
Power List 100 podcast: The top automotive disruptors (ep.2)
Mercedes EQE crashing
Belgium-based organisation has published safety ratings for eleven new cars
New cars

Euro NCAP: bigger, heavier SUVs present "safety concerns"

Body says its rules aren't to blame for popularity of SUVs, which it says are bad for safety and the environment

6 December 2023
Euro NCAP: bigger, heavier SUVs present "safety concerns"
New Suzuki Swift front lead
The updated supermini will go on sale with a host of design changes, four-wheel drive and engine alterations
New cars

New Suzuki Swift gains design updates and updated infotainment

Next-generation supermini features changes inside and out, plus an updated powertrain

6 December 2023
New Suzuki Swift gains design updates and updated infotainment
Allesley SUV sketch side
Allesley's first commission is a “very large, superluxury SUV”
New cars

New Coventry coachbuilder aims to build UK's most exclusive cars

HPL Prototypes launches Allesley offshoot to expand business with low-volume bespoke projects

6 December 2023
New Coventry coachbuilder aims to build UK's most exclusive cars
Morgan XP 1 front quarter
Morgan XP-1 gets 134bhp motor and promised range of around 150 miles
New cars

Electric Morgan Super 3: sub-700kg and 150 miles of range

Morgan returns to EV development with fully functioning concept created by a dedicated in-house team

6 December 2023
Electric Morgan Super 3: sub-700kg and 150 miles of range
Polestar Elstree
Polestar's Elstree site is its first suburban 'space'
Dealers

Showrooms still 'so important' in digital age - Polestar UK boss

Swedish EV brand opens sixth physical 'space' in the UK as it pushes to grow customer reach

6 December 2023
Autocar Business
Showrooms still 'so important' in digital age - Polestar UK boss

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