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VW plans to gradually convert its current range of R cars to a pure-electric line-up, with new models also expected
New cars

Volkswagen R to be electric-only performance brand by 2030

Range will be “gradually” converted to a pure-electric line-up with unnamed concepts already in the pipeline

25 October 2022
Volkswagen R to be electric-only performance brand by 2030
Lotus Eletre at Goodwood 49
The Lotus Eletre will arrive next year, with an entry-level variant priced from £89,500
New cars

Lotus Eletre to launch with 905bhp, £120,000 range-topper

Urus-sized, tech-rich, high-performance SUV marks firm's shift to high-tech EV maker

25 October 2022
Lotus Eletre to launch with 905bhp, £120,000 range-topper
SKODA Vision S
Vehicles would be part of 'function on demand' model, and could be joined by production version of 7S concept
New cars

Skoda wants to launch subscription service for autonomous EV fleet

Cars would be part of a new fleet operated under the Europcar brand

25 October 2022
Skoda wants to launch subscription service for autonomous EV fleet
Aiways U6 front three quarter
The U6 is the second model to be produced by Aiways
New cars

Aiways U6 to arrive in Europe as £34,000 VW ID 5 rival

Chinese electric car start-up extends European line-up with new SUV-coupe tweaked by Prodrive

24 October 2022
Aiways U6 to arrive in Europe as £34,000 VW ID 5 rival
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An Audi Q3 is tested at Mahle Powertrain's solar testing facility
New cars

EU plans to ditch new Euro 7 as regulations deemed too costly

Emissions regulations for cars and vans will remain similar to those currently set for petrol cars

21 October 2022
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EU plans to ditch new Euro 7 as regulations deemed too costly
dacia manifesto paris motor show 08 above static
The Paris motor show was the base for a number of new cars. Check our gallery for the full list
New cars

Paris motor show 2022 - full report and gallery

French motor show returns after a four-year hiatus. See all the news and fresh metal here

21 October 2022
Paris motor show 2022 - full report and gallery
ulez congestion charge london press
The zone was expanded in 2021 to cover most of the area inside the North and South Circular roads
Consumer

Expanded London ULEZ draws over £90 million in eight months

The zone generated £93.6m from 1.9 million journeys a month between November 2021 and June 2022

21 October 2022
Expanded London ULEZ draws over £90 million in eight months
Mazda CX 60 Takumi Action
The Mazda CX-60, already on sale as a PHEV, will get a mild-hybrid six-cylinder diesel variant next year
New cars

Mazda CX-60 straight-six diesel to arrive in 2023 from £42,990

Flagship SUV combines distinct dynamic focus with Mazda's first plug-in hybrid powertrain

20 October 2022
Mazda CX-60 straight-six diesel to arrive in 2023 from £42,990
renault 4 concept paris motor show 05 front static
Off-road-themed bodykit references annual 4L Trophy rally across the Moroccan desert
New cars

Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons

Laurens van den Acker details the future of Renault Group design, from Alpine to Dacia

20 October 2022
Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons
Bentley Continental GTC PHEV spy nurburgring left side
Bentley has been spotted testing a Continental GTC with a plug-in powertrain
New cars

Bentley tipped to replace W12 engine with V8 PHEV

Bentley Continental GTC plug-in hybrid starts testing as firm hints at switch to electrified V8

19 October 2022
Bentley tipped to replace W12 engine with V8 PHEV

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