Business

Seat tech boss: it’s ‘possible’ to stop cars speeding for good

Seat's head of connected car and infotainment claims the technology is there for governments to easily put blanket speed restrictions on new cars

25 June 2019
Seat tech boss: it’s ‘possible’ to stop cars speeding for good
Lorry turning
The new rules would affect HGVs, coaches and buses
Business

Department for Transport plans tyre age limit for large vehicles

It could soon be a criminal offence to fit 10-year-old tyres to lorries, buses and heavy trailers

24 June 2019
Department for Transport plans tyre age limit for large vehicles
Porsche 911 GT3 on track - front
Flagship GT3 will retain its naturally aspirated flat-six for the foreseeable future
Business

No electric plans for Porsche GT division

Hybrid 911 and Taycan signal big changes for Porsche's mainstream line-up, but track-focused specials will stay focused on combustion

21 June 2019
No electric plans for Porsche GT division
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The current C-Class was facelifted last year
Business

New entry-level Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced from £29,040

Executive model comes down in price; rear-wheel-drive CLS and top-spec E-Class models also introduced

20 June 2019
New entry-level Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced from £29,040
Business

Renault and Nissan partner with Waymo to push self-driving tech

Research to be conducted in Japan and France as all three companies ramp up autonomous tech programmes

20 June 2019
Renault and Nissan partner with Waymo to push self-driving tech
Business

Great British Women: Judy Murray on her success

Peugeot ambassador and tennis coach addresses rising stars at Autocar event

19 June 2019
Great British Women: Judy Murray on her success
Business

Autocar names top 100 British female rising stars in the car industry

The next generation of female leaders in automotive are recognised today

19 June 2019
Autocar names top 100 British female rising stars in the car industry
Business

Jaguar confirms I-Pace recall for potential brake issue

System failure on 2018 and 2019 models could result in extended stopping distances

17 June 2019
Jaguar confirms I-Pace recall for potential brake issue
Business

Lead battery tech could make electric car charging cheaper

Tesla is reportedly investigating using lead batteries at charging stations to store cheaper off-peak electricity

13 June 2019
Lead battery tech could make electric car charging cheaper
2020 Renault Zoe testing spy shots
Car sharing is integral to Renault's plans to tackle emissions
Business

New Renault Zoe to pioneer innovative car sharing technology

As well as more electric vehicles, car sharing will be vital in helping car makers hit fleet CO2 targets

13 June 2019
New Renault Zoe to pioneer innovative car sharing technology

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