Environment and energy

RAC: petrol price hits all-time high in UK

The cost of unleaded petrol averaged 142.94p per litre in the UK yesterday, eclipsing a nine-year-old record

25 October 2021
RAC: petrol price hits all-time high in UK
New cars

UK firm's Range Rover resto-mod gets ULEZ-compliant V8

Kingsley Cars' take on the pre-1981 Range Rover brings modern tech and optional sports suspension

25 October 2021
UK firm's Range Rover resto-mod gets ULEZ-compliant V8
Tech, development and manufacturing

Brembo Sensify is revolutionary new AI braking system

Italian firm's new electronic hardware, due in 2024, improves efficiency, safety and responsiveness. We try it

25 October 2021
Brembo Sensify is revolutionary new AI braking system
New cars

Indian start-up firm reveals "world's lightest EV"

Vazirani Automotive's Ekonk follows its Shul hypercar concept, which appeared at Goodwood this year

25 October 2021
Indian start-up firm reveals "world's lightest EV"
Used car buying guides

Used buying guide: Land Rover Defender

Every petrolhead should own a Defender at least once in their lives, but which one to get and what to look out for?

25 October 2021
Used buying guide: Land Rover Defender
Technology

Under the skin: How in-wheel electric motors can cut down EV costs

One UK firm's 48V motors take advantage of existing off-the-shelf mild-hybrid batteries, for big cost savings

25 October 2021
Under the skin: How in-wheel electric motors can cut down EV costs
New cars

Next Mazda MX-5 to maintain driver focus with petrol power

NE-generation roadster, due 2024, to be designed around innovative Skyactiv-X engine

25 October 2021
Next Mazda MX-5 to maintain driver focus with petrol power
Government and legislation

Health check: Covid fallout still causing long delays for driving tests

Lockdown backlog and a shortage of instructors are making learner drivers wait

25 October 2021
Health check: Covid fallout still causing long delays for driving tests
New cars

Inside the industry: How much longer will the chip crisis last?

Semiconductor shortages have hit car manufacturing even worse than the pandemic has - will it get better soon?

25 October 2021
Inside the industry: How much longer will the chip crisis last?
BTCC

BTCC 2021: Sutton claims third title in Brands Hatch finale

Infiniti racer joined the British Touring Car Championship elite with his third crown in five years

24 October 2021
BTCC 2021: Sutton claims third title in Brands Hatch finale

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