Mercedes CLA concept front
DRLs will be a star attraction for Mercedes in the future
New cars

DRLs of Mercedes CLA concept to be "electric exhaust" of future EVs

Entry-level Tesla Model 3 rival will come with Superscreen, 250kW charging and 536bhp AMG variant

13 September 2023
DRLs of Mercedes CLA concept to be "electric exhaust" of future EVs
Exterior Static 04
SAIC-owned MG was the 11th largest brand for UK car sales during August
Government and legislation

EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars

Imports from Chinese car makers to western Europe doubled to more than 200,000 in 2022

13 September 2023
Autocar Business
EU launches probe into low-priced Chinese electric cars
London electric taxi
Leather-lined EVs were for the wealthy, as this cabbie’s get-up shows
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1897

London's first self-propelled, all-electric taxi draws in waves of criticism

13 September 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1897
Rishi Sunak petrol station
The Treasury has made no comment about the future of fuel duty or road pricing
Consumer

Could pay-per-mile road charging come to the UK?

As electric cars become more common, fuel duty revenues decrease. Could a tax reform be on the cards?

13 September 2023
Could pay-per-mile road charging come to the UK?
Ferrari
This week, Steve meets his favourite Ferrari of them all...
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 53)

In our first anniversary edition, Steve and Matt get unexpectedly good customer service, and talk concours events

13 September 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 53)
Lotus Elise S1 front quarter tracking
Some owners of Lotus Elise S1s have reported success registering their cars as ULEZ-compliant
Consumer

How to register your car as ULEZ-compliant

There are several hoops to jump through to prove an older car is compliant, but it is possible

12 September 2023
How to register your car as ULEZ-compliant
The world's fastest electric car
Mythen achieved a time of 0.956sec, becoming the new record holder
Electric cars

Swiss student team sets new EV acceleration record

Bespoke electric race car that makes 321bhp while weighing a mere 140kg achieves 0-62mph in just 0.956sec

12 September 2023
Swiss student team sets new EV acceleration record
Avatr 12 front
The Avatr 12 is the second car to come from the new Chinese brand
New cars

Avatr 12: CATL, Changan and Huawei create new electric saloon

New Chinese brand to produce right-hand-drive versions of saloon and 11 SUV from 2024, with UK entry possible

12 September 2023
Avatr 12: CATL, Changan and Huawei create new electric saloon
New cars

First drive: 2024 Toyota C-HR

Second-generation version of Toyota's crossover smash hit gains sharper styling and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain

12 September 2023
First drive: 2024 Toyota C-HR
Onto website on laptop in DS3
Onto could not shoulder the burden of falling EV values
Car subscriptions

Electric car subscription firm Onto enters administration

Falling fleet values and tough market conditions have prevented start-up from raising sufficient funding

12 September 2023
Autocar Business
Electric car subscription firm Onto enters administration

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