Motorsport

New Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll on rescue deal and F1

Aston Martin is confirmed as rebranded Racing Point Formula 1 team for 2021 and team boss and chairman explains what it means

1 April 2020
New Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll on rescue deal and F1
New cars

Chinese firm Aiways opens orders for Europe-spec U5 EV

Volkswagen Tiguan-sized electric SUV to arrive in Europe in August; UK launch could follow in 2021

1 April 2020
Chinese firm Aiways opens orders for Europe-spec U5 EV
New cars

Alfa Romeo: no plans to expand GTA range

Italian maker has reintroduced GTA badge to Giulia but is unlikely to launch SUV variants

1 April 2020
Alfa Romeo: no plans to expand GTA range
Business

Petrol stations may close due to low demand, warns trade body

Petrol Retailers Association warns dramatic dive in sales during pandemic will make businesses “unviable”

1 April 2020
Petrol stations may close due to low demand, warns trade body
Electric cars charging
New tax rules could accelerate uptake of electric cars
Business

New tax rules herald EV sales boom

Electric car drivers will pay no company car tax from 6 April; experts predict big surge in demand

1 April 2020
New tax rules herald EV sales boom
Geneva motor show

PSA Group eludes EU fines through early doors CO2 action

Decisions such as launching all-electric versions of car lines, well in advance of the new regs, has allowed PSA to keep its average CO2 emissions beneath the 95g/km limit

1 April 2020
PSA Group eludes EU fines through early doors CO2 action
Bentley EV saloon render 2025 - static front
How Autocar imagines Bentley's maiden electric vehicle could look
New cars

Bentley's first EV to be high-riding saloon in 2025

British firm aims to push eco credentials with the help of cutting-edge electric tech

1 April 2020
Bentley's first EV to be high-riding saloon in 2025
New cars

Volkswagen ID 3 delays continue as software problems pile up

German media reports tech still isn't ready and Volkswagen is discussing common OS with Daimler and BMW

31 March 2020
Volkswagen ID 3 delays continue as software problems pile up
New cars

2021 Genesis G80 arrives with 375bhp turbo V6 option

Hyundai offshoot's new luxury flagship is lighter and packs more technology than its predecessor

31 March 2020
2021 Genesis G80 arrives with 375bhp turbo V6 option
Jaguar Land Rover lends vehicles to Red Cross and NHS
Jaguar Land Rover lends vehicles to Red Cross and NHS
Business

Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover lends 160 cars to Red Cross, NHS

Fleet, including 27 new Defenders, will be used to help deliver food and supplies to elderly and vulnerable

31 March 2020
Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover lends 160 cars to Red Cross, NHS

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